College News
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UT MD Anderson School of Health Professions
Summer Research Program for High School Seniors - UT MD Anderson School of Health Professions
Applications are open through Jan. 14, 2021 for the 61st Annual Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical SciencesJune 7‑Aug. 13, 2021.
Attached is our informational flyer for potential applicants to the program (current seniors in a Texas public, private, charter, or home school graduating prior to the start of the program). For more information visit our web page (http://bit.ly/SHP-HS-Summer) or contact me directly (email preferred). In short, we will select 7 students and pair each to an MD Anderson faculty member. The participants will work during normal business hours in their mentor’s laboratory working on research.
Students will receive a scholarship to help defray expenses during the program. The program does not provide for housing, parking, transportation, food, or otherwise.
The Summer Experience program is anticipating typical laboratory research operations on campus next summer, however, a contingency is in place for part-time remote working opportunities under our mentors if MD Anderson continues its lockdown through next summer. We will inform applicants of any decisions when they are made.
No new applications will be taken after January 14. We plan to invite applicants by February 12.
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Black College Expo - Texas
https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-texas
Follow link to register.
Greetings!
Texas State Technical College Annual Senior Day event is happening January 29, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm VIRTUALLY! This event is a great opportunity for the graduating class of 2021 to come visit and explore the opportunities we offer at TSTC all in a virtual platform. Come see virtually our state-of-the-art labs, meet our faculty members, and see for yourself why TSTC really is an experience unlike any other. The event includes a virtual exploration of the campus, games, and informational workshops. Your students will have a chance to be entered into a drawing for AirPods, Firestick, or Echo Dot. You really don't want to miss out on this opportunity! So, what are you waiting for? Get your Seniors registered Today!
Register today at https://bit.ly/SeniorDay21.
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
In a unique partnership with Texas A&M Foundation and Texas A&M University, the Brockman Scholars Program has supported outstanding students through full-ride scholarships since 2018. Up to 50 scholarships are awarded annually to applicants who, aside from academic merit, demonstrate high levels of constructive community engagement and the qualities of good citizenship.
Each scholarship supports four years of undergraduate study in an approved STEM major (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), as well as the one-year Master of Science in Business graduate degree at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School. Students applying for a Brockman Scholarship must be prepared to complete the full five-year program of study for both degrees.
Each Brockman Scholarship covers:
§ Full tuition and fees
§ Books and materials for academic programs
§ Room and board
§ Transportation
§ One University-organized education abroad opportunity
For consideration, completed applications must be received no later than 5pm United States Central Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Early applications are strongly encouraged and offers will be made on an early acceptance, rolling admissions basis. The Brockman Scholars Program, in concert with Texas A&M University, will select the top applicants no later than Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Invitation to apply https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:0ea21253-1c63-45d3-9e76-0be39008f47a
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St. Thomas University
Greetings from Texas Woman's University!
Hi,
We are excited to invite you to our Online TWU Pioneer Preview Day! Cozy up and join us virtually on Saturday, December 5, 2020!
At Pioneer Preview Day, you will:
Learn more about: admissions, housing, and student organizations
Take a visit of TWU through a virtual campus tour.
Attend a live student panel with our Pioneer Ambassadors
At this event, one future Texas Woman's first-year student will win a $1000 Award for the 2021-2022 academic year. It could be you!
Sincerely,
TWU Office of Admissions
940-898-3188
Add TWU's Online Pioneer Preview Day to your calendar!
December 5, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Online
Come discover all that Texas Woman's has to offer!
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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Wichita State has received a generous donation from Gene and Yolanda Camarena to offer 20 renewable scholarship for incoming Black, Hispanic or Latino students!
Scholarship Breakdown:
$8,000-$20,000 for new freshman
$4,000-$10,000 for new transfer students
*Scholarships are stackable for students who receive a Freshman/Transfer Merit Scholarship
To be eligible to compete, students must:
Be a 2021 high school graduate or new incoming transfer student with at least 12 transfer credit hours
Submit Wichita State application for admission and scholarship materials by December 1
Meet the following criteria:
Have a minimum unweighted 3.00 GPA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1
For students ineligible to complete a FAFSA, please submit a need statement that speaks to the financial need for scholarship assistance (found on the application)
This means that yes, students who are undocumented CAN apply for the Adelante scholarship!
Have a resume built and ready to upload at the application site
Deadline:
Shocker Adelante Scholars applications are due December 1, 2020.
Students can apply for an Adelante Scholarship at: Wichita.edu/adelantescholars
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Women’s Energy Network, to host Young Women Energized, a virtual scholarship event for high school aged girls interested in STEM careers. This year’s event is this Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This event is open to students, parents, and educators looking for insight into college and career planning, development of soft skills needed for success, and a look into different STEM careers.
This year’s Young Women Energized will begin with our keynote speaker, Hannah Herbst – voted one of the Top 30 Under 30 in 2018. The event will also have sessions dedicated to providing insight to STEM careers from women in the energy industry, preparing students for college and career planning, as well as a writing seminar.
For more information or to register for the event, please see the links below:
Young Women Energized 2020 - #SisterSTEM Program
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WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION INFORMATION
Wichita State University invites select high school seniors to participate in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) in November 2020. This is one of the area’s most prominent scholarship competitions, including three $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships—three of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in Kansas. While DSI is open to students of any major, click here to find information regarding competition requirements and additional scholarship opportunities.
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID DATES AND DEADLINES
OCTOBER 15 - Admissions Application Deadline for participation in DSI, Passage 2 Success, Parkinson, Barton, Klose, Walsh, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions
NOVEMBER 1 - Freshmen Merit Scholarship deadline
NOVEMBER 1 - Admission Application Deadline for Linwood Sexton Scholarship
NOVEMBER 1 - Scholarship Application Deadline for DSI, Passage 2 Success, Parkinson, Barton, Klose, Walsh, Wallace, Koch, and McGregor Scholarship Competitions
NOVEMBER 20 - Competition date for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational, Barton, Klose, and Wallace Scholarships
NOVEMBER 21 - Competition date for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (if not competing on Nov. 20) & Koch Scholarships
DECEMBER 1 - FAFSA Priority Date; Linwood Sexton Scholarship Application Deadline
DECEMBER 5 - McGregor Scholarship Competition Date
DECEMBER 18 - Jabara Scholarship Materials Deadline
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BREAKING NEWS!!
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – MAIN CAMPUS TO EXTEND SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE TO
NOVEMBER 8, 2020.
Hey everyone,
Just received word from our admissions leadership that we are extending some deadlines! I am super ecstatic to share this with you.
Not only are we extending the deadline for students to submit their application, but we are also extending the deadline for them to submit their supporting documentation. The new deadline for document submission is November 20, 2020.
Please encourage your students to apply, and always reach out if you have any questions or issues! I’m a few days behind on my emails, but I’m working as fast as possible to respond and get your student’s issues resolved.
Best,
Jeremy J. Sanford
Recruitment Specialist, Office of Admissions
University of Houston
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SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
Virtual Marathon Mondays | Join our Outreach Advisors as they assist students with their ApplyTexas application.
Mondays
October 5 & 19, November 2
8am – 8pm
Link: https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/91636474294
Virtual Steps to Enroll Tuesdays | Join our Outreach Advisors as they go over the next steps in the admissions process.
Tuesdays
November 3 & 17
8am – 5pm
Link: https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/98788144725
Virtual Fast Track FAFSA | Our Financial Aid advisors will help students understand how to complete the FAFSA and how to pay for college.
Wednesdays
October 14 & 28
3pm – 5pm
Link: https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/94717825456
1:1 Virtual Appointments | Students can schedule a virtual appointment to connect with an advisor based on their individual needs. We have created a short video to explain how to schedule a virtual appointment.
Live Chat Sessions | Students can chat live with Admissions, Educational Planning, Counseling & Completion (Advising), or Financial Aid: Mon-Thurs from 8 am-7 pm & Friday from 8 am-5 pm CST.
Virtual Student Services Lab | Students can receive virtual assistance with registration, Apply Texas, Financial Aid, other student services, or chat live with our student ambassadors: Mon – Friday 10 am- 4 pm.
Campus Video | Students can view an engaging video highlighting some of the program offerings at San Jac! Video highlights include Automobile Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, EMT, Process Technology, and other locations including our Maritime Technology & Training Center.
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
THECB is thrilled to introduce you to ADVi, a new virtual tool to support college advising from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
What is ADVi?
ADVi is a chatbot – free to use* – that can answer college questions via a text message or web chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At this critical time of rapidly changing expectations and needs, ADVi can help ensure students have a place to ask their college questions and get reminded about the steps they need to take to ensure they stay on track.