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MCHS Alumni Association Multi-Class Reunion Information MCHS Daily Announcements (Monday - Friday when School is in session.) Scholarship Information
One of the best sources for
scholarship and financial aid information is the college you plan to
attend. The college or university will award scholarships;
many
foundations or other organizations also fund scholarships for students
at a
particular institution. Be sure to check the college catalog,
the
Admissions Office, the Financial Aid Office, and the Department in
which you
plan to study. There is an abundance of scholarship
information available
on the web – please see our list of suggested websites. Area
Scholarships
Alabama
Association of School
Office Personnel (AASOP) typically awards several $1,000 scholarships
to
students pursuing a degree from the college of business or K-12
education. The scholarships are awarded based on scholastic
record and
financial need. Applications are usually available in the
Guidance Office
mid-winter, with a deadline typically in March. Alabama
Bankers
Association Young Bankers Section sponsors an Essay Scholarship
competition. The top entry is usually awarded a $1,000
scholarship.
Applications will be available online at
www.alabamabankers.org, and are typically due March
1. Alabama Conservation District Employees Association Scholarships typically award $500 scholarships to six students who are active in student affairs and/or show leadership abilities. Applications must also show financial need. Applications are usually available in the Guidance Office in mid-winter, with a deadline typically in early March.
Alabama Homebuilders Foundation Scholarship for students planning to study building-related field. Applications are available online at: www.ahbfoundation.org. Deadline to apply is typically March 15. Alabama Law Foundation, Inc., Kids’ Chance Scholarship Fund. Established by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar in 1992 to provide scholarships for college and technical school to children who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Scholarships typically range from $500 to $3,000. Download an application from the foundation’s web site at www.alfinc.org. Entry deadline is typically May 1 of senior year. American
Cancer Society
Mid-South Division has established a college scholarship program to
give young
cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue a degree.
Established in 2000,
the scholarship program is open to students who have had a cancer
diagnosis
before age 21 and who have a GPA of at lest 2.5. To be
eligible, students
must be accepted to an accredited two- or four-year university or
community
college. Consideration will be given to students pursuing an
education in
regionally accredited vocational technical schools. Awards
are based on a
combination of financial need, scholarship, leadership, and community
service. Applications are typically due in April of senior
year. Alpha Delta Kappa, Beta Psi Education Scholarship program assists a student in the pursuit of a college degree in the field of education. Applications are usually available in the Guidance Office mid-winter, with a deadline typically in mid-March. 100 Black Men of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter offers scholarships based on grades, essay, SAT/ACT scores, and recommendations. Applications are usually available in the Guidance Office mid-winter, with a typical due date of early March. Robert C.
Byrd Honors
Scholarship Program: Awards $1,500 scholarships to
approximately 15 high
school graduates in each of John L. Cashin, Sr. Scholarship, Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. These scholarships are awarded to freshmen entering college for the first time. Eligibility criteria: must be citizen of the United States of America; must complete all parts of the application; must score no less than 15 on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT; must have no less than a B average upon graduation; must provide three letters of recommendation from individuals who have no family ties and a recommendation from the school counselor, all of which should be mailed under separate cover by the recommender. Need: limited or no financial support from the family; limited or no educational scholarship commitments; limited or no educational grant commitments; limited or no work study commitments. Daughters
of the American
Revolution scholarships: DAR Good
Citizens Program and
Scholarship is
designed to encourage and reward the qualities of good
citizenship.
Scholarship applicants must have been awarded the school’s Good Citizen
Award. The scholarship contest consists of two
parts: Part I
(personal) consists of several questions asking the student to describe
how
he/she has tried to manifest the qualities of a good citizen.
This part
may be completed at home and is to be submitted with a copy of official
transcript
and two letters of recommendation. Part II (essay) is to be
administered
under the supervision of a faculty or DAR member. DAR Good
Citizens who
enter the Scholarship Contest are eligible for awards beyond the
chapter
level. Each state winner receives a cash award in the amount
of at least
$250 (or a savings bond). The national winner will be invited
to Elks Huntsville Lodge No. 1648 Scholarship Competition awards scholarships valued at $1,000. Applications are judged on transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, leadership and extra curricular activities, honors/awards, community service, essay, parental financial statement, and letters of recommendation. Applications are usually available in the Guidance Office mid-winter, with a deadline of late January. Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program for high school seniors. Boys and girls will compete separately for identical awards. Financial need, leadership and scholarship are the criteria by which applicants will be judged. Students of outstanding merit have the best chance to win. Experience indicates that students with scholarship ratings of 90% or better, a relative standing in the upper 10% of their class, and who have exhibited leadership abilities, generally qualify in the group given final consideration. Awards have ranged from $1,000 to $7,500. Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 3263 offers several $1,000 non-renewable need-based scholarships. Criteria for selection: financial need, 2.5 GPA minimum, ACT score of 18 or better/or equal SAT, leadership and community service. Applications are usually available in the Guidance Office mid-winter with a deadline of mid-April. Hunter
Daniel Mitchell
Memorial Scholarship was created in the memory of Hunter Daniel
Mitchell, the
son of Dan and Barbara Mitchell. A scholarship of $1,000 is
typically
awarded to a graduating MCHS senior who also attended J. Craig
and Page T. Smith
Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding
community
service and/or have provided assistance to family members.
Priority is
also given to students who need financial assistance and who are the
first in
their families to attend college. Applicants should have a C+
GPA; no
minimum ACT score is required. The scholarship is a full
four-year
scholarship to a four-year accredited institution in John Hunt
Pilot Club
scholarship to provide financial aid to a graduating high school
senior.
Applicants must plan to be a full time student at a post-secondary
school in
the State of Madison County Alumni Association has established a $1,000 scholarship for seniors at Madison County High School who plan to enter post-high school study either in a trade school, technical school, junior college, or four-year college/university. Deadline is typically March of senior year. Madison
County Homemakers
for Family and Community Education scholarship is awarded to graduating
seniors
in North
Alabama Educators
Credit Union usually offers a $1,500 scholarship. To be
eligible to
apply, high school seniors must have a B average or higher, and must
plan to
enter one of the following colleges: Padgett
Business Services
Scholarship Program. Offers $500 scholarship to a graduating
senior whose
parent or guardian owns and operates a small business.
Eligibility:
applicant must be a dependent of a small business owner who employs
fewer than
20 individuals, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital in the
business, and
is active in the day-to-day operations of the
organization.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an
accredited post-secondary institution. Evaluation criteria
also include
grades, test scores, and a 100-word essay describing his or her
education and
career plans. Completed applications must be postmarked and
mailed to
Padgett Business services headquarters by March 1. Winners
are announced
in May. Point of contact: Padgett Business Services,
539-5200. Redstone Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals usually awards two scholarships in the amount of $750 to students majoring in the field of business. Applications will be online at www.geocities.com/iaaprsa/current.htm, with a March deadline. Rotaryann
Memorial
Scholarship (typically from $500 to $1,000) is for use by a graduating
high
school senior woman planning to attend a college or university in Shelby
Pleasants Memorial
Scholarship for students planning to attend the Soroptimist
International of Timothy
Briggs Scholarship
is usually offered by the North Alabama Chapter of the National Society
of
Black Engineers. This scholarship is awarded to minority high
school
seniors in the ohn Walsh
Scholarship.
This scholarship was established to assist graduates of E.H. Wilbourn Scholarship is sponsored by the Huntsville/Madison County Retired Teachers Association. This scholarship of $500 of tuition assistance per year for four years will be awarded to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in education. Applications are typically due May 1 of senior year.
US
Armed Forces Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Web
sites:
www.myfuture.com and www.militarycareers.com Montgomery GI Bill: While serving on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces, you contribute $100 a month for 12 months to be able to receive up to $19,296 for college expenses. The Reserve and National Guard give you an opportunity to earn up to $9,180 in total benefits, with no initial contribution. You can use these benefits while either a full-time or part-time student. Call 1-800-893-LEAD or your local recruiter. ROTC
Scholarships:
The Armed Forces offer ROTC programs at most major colleges and
universities
where you can apply for the ROTC program of your choice.
Army:
1-800-USA-ROTC; Navy/Marine Corps: 1-800-USA-NAVY; or Air
Force:
1-800-522-0033, ext. 2091. US Armed Forces College Funds and Programs: The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard College Funds, when combined with the Montgomery GI Bill (see above), can offer you up to $50,000 in cash for college. 1-800-USA-ARMY; 1-800-USA-NAVY; 1-800-423-USAF; 1-800-MARINES, or 1-800-424-8883. Armed Forces Service Academy Appointments: The Armed Forces Service Academies – including the US Military Academy at West Point, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, and US Coast Guard Academy, offer superior educational opportunities with full scholarships leading to an officer commission. All appointments to the academies are awarded on a competitive basis. 1-800-893-LEAD. Other Scholarships include… American Cancer Society Mid-South Division has established a college scholarship program to give young cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue a degree. Established in 2000, the scholarship program is open to students who have had a cancer diagnosis before age 21 and who have a GPA of at least 2.5. To be eligible, students must be accepted to an accredited two or four-year university or community college. Consideration will be given to students pursuing an education in regionally accredited vocational technical schools. Awards are based on a combination of financial need, scholarship, leadership, and community service. Application deadline is typically March 1 of senior year. Best Buy “Dollars for Scholars” scholarship for students who have made extraordinary volunteer contributions to their communities. To be eligible, students must live within 100 miles of a Best Buy store and be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in an undergraduate program of study. Applicants will be screened first on their level of volunteer community service over the pat four years. Finalists will be selected by the level of volunteer service and the degree of its impact on the applicant’s life, as well as the student’s academic achievement, work experience, school activities, statement of goals, and an outside appraisal. Applications are typically due in mid March of senior year. Burger King
Scholars
Foundation offers scholarships of $1,000. To meet eligibility
requirements for this scholarship award, applicants must: maintain a
GPA of 2.5
to 3.5 throughout high school; work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks
per year (part-time year-round); participate in community service
and/or
co-curricular activities; receive a written recommendation from the
school and
the student’s employer; and demonstrate financial need. Coca-Cola Scholars Program awards 250 scholarships nationwide each year. These scholarships range from $4,000 to $20,000. A successful candidate must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at end of junior year; graduate in the current academic year; demonstrate (1) leadership in school, civic and other extracurricular activities; (2) academic achievement; and (3) motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors. Initial application deadline is typically October 31 of senior year. www.thecoca-colacompany.com, or email scholars@na.ko.com. FFA Scholarships are offered by the national FFA as well as many companies and organizations. Information and applications are available at www.ffa.org, with a deadline usually in mid-February. McDonald’s offers scholarships to employees. To be eligible, students must be an hourly employee of McDonald’s restaurant, must have been employed for at least 4 months, and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Applications are typically available from the restaurant manager in January/February of senior year. Mensa Foundation Scholarships vary from $300 to $1,000. Awards are based on an essay of no more than 550 words that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goals. It is NOT necessary that the applicant be a member of Mensa. Applications are typically available online at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships, with a deadline in mid January. Outstanding Students of America scholarship recognizes students who participate in community and school activities and maintain an above-average GPA. Applications are available online at www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com. Deadline to apply is typically mid-October. Prudential
Spirit of Community
Awards created in 1995 to recognize students who have demonstrated
exemplary
community service. These awards are presented annually on the
local,
state, and national level. State Honorees receive $1,000, engraved
silver
medallions, and an all-expense paid trip with a parent to Sam Walton Community Scholarship is a non-renewable $1,000 award for the student’s first year of undergraduate study. To qualify the student must not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., or SAM’S Club Associate, or the child or legal dependent of an associate. Applications are usually available online through mid January. www.walmartfoundation.org. The access code SWCS must be used to access this application process. The Schering/Key Corporation annual Will to Win Asthma Athlete Scholarship Program is for high school scholar-athletes with asthma. Grants of $10,000, $5,000 and $1,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to 10 deserving high school seniors. Criteria for eligibility also includes achievement of excellence in both competitive sports and high school academics; leadership qualities; and notable extracurricular activities and accomplishments. Applications deadline is typically April of senior year. UAW Labor
Essay Contest
offers scholarships from $400 to $1,000. This contest is open
to students
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 TIGER NEWS January 23, 2009LUNCH MENU
Friday: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Grapes, Cookie and Milk. Monday: Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Tuesday: Macaroni & Cheese w/fish nuggets, Green Beans,
Spiced Apples, Pudding and Milk. Wednesday: Hamburger, French Fries, Pineapple Tidbits and Milk. Thursday: Vegetable Beef Soup, Cheese Toast, Crackers, Mini
Ice Cream Sand. And Milk. Friday: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Jell-O and Milk. Upcoming Events Parents
and Students: We will be offering a new Credit Recovery Program for any core classes that students did not pass last semester. If you are interested, please contact your counselor or pick up a registration form at the front desk.
January 30th
January 31st
February 17th
May 15th
May 17th
May 27th
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TIGER ROAR Grade Recovery Opportunity Contact Cindy Hanson, Instructional Assistant Principal at 256-776-6247 or chanson@madison.k12.al.us for more details. Grade Recovery Classes 3:10 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning the week of January 19th with Mr. Ballinger & Mr. McCreless (Math Only)
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