G. Holmes Braddock Senior High
Scholarship Bulletin May 2015
College Assistance Program
Mrs. Mendoza, CAP Advisor
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS 2015
ALL SENIORS MUST COMPLETE THE SENIOR EXIT SURVEY IN
ORDER TO BE CLEARED TO RECEIVE THEIR CAP AND GOWN
Log on to www.dadeschools.net
Under the “ Highlights” section there is a link
2015 Senior Exit Survey that will connect you to the survey
Log into your portal and look for the “red alert sign” for a link as well.
Name
CAP Grant
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Must be
received by
Thursday,
June 4, 2015
at 4 p.m.
Criteria
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Johnson Scholarship to
students with disabilities
who attend/ will attend
varies
05/15/15
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Senior
All required attachments (listed on
application) must be submitted online
with application in PDF or JPEG format.
FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR) You
can get a copy at www.fafsa.gov
Copy of your Financial Aid Award Letter
from your college or university.
IMPORTANT! If your financial aid award
letter is not available yet, please contact
your college or university’s financial aid
office to request that they send it to you
prior to the deadline. If your school is
still unable to send your 2015-2016
Financial Aid Award letter by the CAP
Grant deadline, please request an
estimated award letter.
Application available at:
http://www.miamifoundation.org/page.a
spx?pid=700
Senior
Be a Florida resident for tuition
purposes
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one of the twelve State
Universities
Miami-Dade County
Council PTA/PTSA
Annual Scholarship
Award
Not stated
5/15/15
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Healthcare
Administration Degree
Programs
$1,500
5/15/15
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Abbott and Fenner
Scholarship Program
$1,000
6/15/15
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GPA of 2.0 or higher
Applicants must provide documentation
of the nature and/or extent of a disability
• Be seeking a first baccalaureate
degree;
• Complete a Theodore R. and Vivian M.
Johnson Scholarship Application;
• Submit a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.johnsonscholarships.org
Must be graduating from a high school
having a PTA/PTSA in good standing with
the Florida PTA and Miami-Dade County
Council PTA/PTSA
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have attended a Miami-Dade County
Public High School for the last 2 years
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Have applied to enroll as a full-time
student in a postsecondary community
college, vocational technical school or a
four year college or university
2015 PTA
2015 PTA
Scholarship Cover Let Scholarship Applicatio
Must be planning to pursue a degree in
healthcare administration and
management
Must be a U.S. citizen
GPA 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate a sincere dedication
to the healthcare field through
involvement in professional
organizations and /or leadership in
healthcare-related community service.
http://www.healthcare-administrationdegree.net/healthcare-administrationand-management-scholarship/
Scholarship available to juniors and
seniors
500 - 1000 word essay. What have you
done outside of the classroom that
demonstrates qualities sought after by
universities or other educational
facilities? Of these, which means the
most to you?
Submissions must be sent by email at:
[email protected]
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Big Sun Scholarship
$500
06/19/15
Florida National
University- MDCPS
High Schools
Scholarship
Full tuition (one
scholarship per
high school)
6/1/15
Application available at
http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarship
s.htm
• Looking for a deserving student
athlete that participates in a high school
sport (regardless of the sport they are
participating in)
• www.bigsunathletics.com
• Enrolled in one of the local MDCPS
high schools
• must be a U.S. resident or a U.S.
citizen or other eligicle non-citizen.
• All applicants need to fill out the
required scholarships request form
and submit to the Office of the Vicepresident of Academic Affairs.
Applicants will need to comply with the
following requirements:
• Students need to be recommended
by two teachers and/or counselor.
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Submit a one page essay on “The
Importance of a College Education”
• The high school needs to submit the
selected student’s required
documentation (copy of report card)
to the university for acceptance.
• Students upon notification, need to
reply within 15 days to claim or deny
their award.
• Students will be disqualified from
receiving the funds, if they do not
reply within the deadline
• Complete application and send
documentation
• MDCPS scholarship appl (1)
FNC.docx
For application and more
information, please contact:
Mr. Jorge Robledo
High School Recruiter
Florida National University
305-821-3333 ext. 1064
[email protected]
Miami-Dade College
American Dream
Scholarship
Covers up to 60 08/17/15
Register for at
college-level
least 12 credits for
credits. No
the Fall 2015 term
separate
by August 17th,
2015.
application
needed. Covers Meet all
requirements
in-state tuition
by August 17th,
2015.
and fees after
all scholarships
and financial aid
have been
applied
To receive the American Dream
Scholarship you must:
Complete Miami-Dade Application at
www.mdc.edu
More information at:
http://www.mdc.edu/main/americandream/
Currently reside in Miami-Dade County
Have earned a standard high school
diploma, GED, or home schooled diploma
in Miami Dade County
Have a cumulative high school weighted
GPA of 3.0 or above
Be ready for college-level courses (must
meet the minimum scores for SAT/ACT or
PERT)
Complete (no need to qualify, just
complete)the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov
NO SEPARATE APPLICATION NEEDED!
SENIORS
The application process for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is still open!
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
Complete FAFSA Now! www.fafsa.gov
Test Score Requirements for Florida Academic Scholars
and Florida Medallion Scholars
(2014-15 high school graduates and later)
High School Graduation Year
SAT*
ACT**
1290
29
1170
26
Florida Academic Scholars
2014-15 GPA: 3.5 Weighted
100 hors community
Florida Medallion Scholars
2014-15
GPA: 3.0 Weighted
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EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS
Student/Parent Information Sessions
Miami, Florida
Thursday, May 21, 7:00p.m.
Westin, Fort Lauderdale
400 Corporate Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
954-772-1331
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COAST TO COAST College Tour
What:
An evening information program with the admission
representatives of
Dartmouth College
Northwestern University
Princeton University
University of California, Berkeley
Vanderbilt University
When: Sunday, May 17
7-9 p.m.
Where:
Marriott Miami Airport
1201 Lejeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
If planning to attend, please register at
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Engage with EMORY UNIVERSITY – MIAMI
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
500 SW 127 Ave
Miami, FL 33184
https://emoryinfosession