Academic Resources:
FAFSA- The Free Application for Student Aid is the 1st step in seeking financial aid for higher education.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
ACT Student- The ACT student site provides information on many aspects of planning for college, including career planning and financial aid. You can also register for the ACT and find materials to prepare for the test.
http://www.actstudent.org/
Mississippi Colleges and Universities-
http://mississippi.collegesonline.net/
Federal Student Aid- Minds can achieve anything. We make sure they get to college. At Federal Student Aid we make it easier to get money for higher education.
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
Scholarships:
Christian Brothers Automotive Good Samaritan Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: May
Recipients: DeSoto County seniors
Details: Excel in the classroom and active in community; essay
https://www.cappex.com/scholarship/listings/Christian-Brothers-Automotive-Good-Samaritan-Scholarships/-s-d-40296
Cindy Lipscomb Scholarship
Recipients: Senior in DeSoto County
http://cfnm.org/grants/scholarships/
David Haire Memorial Scholarship Fund
Award: $1000
Deadline: March
Recipients: Seniors from DeSoto County
Details: Must be enrolled in a music program in DeSoto County; Must have a 3.0 GPA; essay
http://cfnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/David-Haire-Scholarship-Ap.pdf
DeSoto County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April
Recipients: Seniors;Must be a DeSoto County Farm Bureau member or the child of a DeSoto County Farm Bureau member
Details: Essay; 2 letters of reference
http://www.northwestms.edu/wp-content/uploads/farm-bureau-scholarship.pdf
Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County
Award: $1000
Deadline: April
Recipients: seniors
Details: 2 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript
http://www.jadesoto.org/index.php/scholarship-opportunities/25-stacy-browning-memorial-scholarship
Noah’s Gift
Award: up to $2500
Deadline: October
Recipients: 13-19 years old
Details: Must have a passion for others; essay
http://cfnm.org/grants/scholarships/
Northcentral Electric Power Company College Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: March
Recipients: Seniors
Details: academic achievement and leadership
http://www.northcentralepa.com/myCommunity/Scholarships.aspx
Northwest Mississippi Association of Realtors
Award: $1000
Deadline: April
Recipients: Seniors in DeSoto, Tate, Tunica, or Marshall County
http://nwmar.com/community/
Olive Twig Humanitarian Group Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: April
Recipients: Must attend Lewisburg, Olive Branch, DeSoto Central, or Center Hill High School, a private school or be homeschooled
Details: essay
Application in high school guidance office or [email protected]
Optimist Club of Hernando
Deadline: April
Recipients: seniors in Hernando area
Details: 2 letters of recommendation
http://www.hernandooptimist.org/scholarship.htm
Southaven Rotary Club: Watson-McGuire and Gilless Rotary Scholarship
Award: $1500
Deadline: April
Recipients: seniors
Details: GPA of 2.75 and 20 on ACT; financial need, academic performance, and leadership ability
http://cfnm.org/grants/scholarships/
Stacy Browning Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: April
Recipients: seniors
Details: Major in area directly benefitting children of DeSoto County; resume; essay
http://www.jadesoto.org/index.php/scholarship-opportunities/6-stacy-browning-memorial-scholarship
Tunica County Education Foundation, PFC William Brandon Dawson Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: April
Recipients: Tunica, Coahoma, DeSoto County students, college students, and veterans under the age of 25 are encouraged to apply
http://pfcwilliambrandondawsonmemorial.org/
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Psy Beta Zeta Chapter
Deadline: April
Recipients: Residents of DeSoto, Tate, or Tunica counties
Details: GPA of 3.0; 500 word personal statement required
http://www.southavenzetas1920.org/programs.html
Career One Stop- Search more than 7,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities.
http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipCategory.asp?searchtype=category&nodeid=22
Fast Web- the leading online resource in finding scholarships to help you pay for school
http://www.fastweb.com/
Get2College- Mississippi’s recognized expert resource for college admission and financial aid advice. We offer students and their families a comprehensive program to help plan, prepare, and pay for college. Whether you need to find information on how to waive your application fee or filling out the fafsa, this website is an incredible resource...AND IT'S FREE!!!
http://get2college.org/
NACAC- an organization of more than 14,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/Pages/Default.aspx
Know How 2 Go- This website is dedicated to helping students of all ages prepare for college. You can even take a quiz to see if you're college-ready.
http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/middle-and-high-school-students.html
First in the Family- First in the Family is packed with useful resources and heartfelt stories from students who are the first in their families to go to college. First in the Family guides students through the key issues - from cultural conflict to academic challenges - facing first-generation students.
http://www.firstinthefamily.org/
First Generation Student- This site is full of info for first-generation college students – kids who will be the first in their families to go to college. Here you can find tips on finding the perfect campus, applying for admission, making it work financially, and doing your best once you get there and after you graduate.
http://www.firstgenerationstudent.com/
Tuition Funding Sources- Looking for scholarships? Look no further. Sign up today!
http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/
Quest Bridge- We at QuestBridge believe that attending a top college can be a reality for any student, regardless of financial background. We are committed to helping the nation’s high-achieving, low-income high school students attain their college dreams.
http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-here
Hispanic Scholarship Fund- Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible.
https://hsf.net/en/about-hsf/
UNCF- The United Negro College Fund is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $4.5 billion to help more than 400,000 students receive college degrees at UNCF-member institutions and with UNCF scholarships.
http://www.uncf.org/
MCEF- Construction and Metal/Welding students are eligible. Click on the link for more information.
http://mcef.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MCEF-Scholarship-Criteria-Sept-2015.pdf
Personal/Social Resources:
Bullying
http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/tab/#/home
Grief
http://katesclub.org/
LGBT
http://www.itgetsbetter.org/
ADHD
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/adhd.html
Career Resources:
Resumes:
http://www.resume2015.com/best-resume-writing-tips-2015/#close
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumetips/tp/resumetips.htm
Job Search:
http://www.indeed.com/
http://www.careerbuilder.com/
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2015/07/22/6-ways-google-can-boost-your-job-search