This Week at Mauldin High School - Feb. 5-11

This Week at :

2/6/2012

JV Basketball vs. JL Mann G 6:15pm/B 7:30pm

Mavs Booster Club Meeting 6:30 pm Admin Conference Room

2/7/2012

Varsity Basketball @ JL Mann G 6:00pm/B 7:30pm

2/8/2012

Chess Club 7:45-8:30am Room B103
National Honor Society Meeting 8:00 am Auditorium

Wrestling Playoffs - Upper State Finals TBA

Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs. Westside 6:00pm

2/9/2012

JV Basketball vs. Hillcrest G 6:15pm/B 7:30pm

Curriculum Night for Registration 6:30 pm Auditorium

2/10/2012

Varsity Basketball @ Hillcrest G 6:00pm/B 7:30pm

2/11/2012

Speech and Debate Tournament Southside HS

Wrestling Playoffs- State Finals @ Dreher TBA

For the complete, up-to-date MHS calendar - go to the MHS Website
http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/mauldinh/calendar/calendar.asp

2012-2013 Greenville County Schools Calendar released - http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gcsd/calendar/

Attendance Volunteers Needed
The Attendance Office needs volunteers for Monday and Tuesday mornings to handle early dismissals and to file. This is a much needed and busy volunteer position. For more information, contact Emily Long, 355-6651 or elong@greenville.k12.sc.us

NHS Tutoring
National Honor Society is now offering individual tutoring. If you are an NHS member please sign up for tutoring outside Mrs. Christine Taylor's room (B308). If you are a student in need of tutoring please stop by the list to get matched up with a tutor. 

Curriculum Night - February 9 - 6:30 p.m.
Mauldin High School's All Grades Curriculum Night will be held on February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Parents of rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders and students are invited to attend. Come hear about the registration process and course offerings for the 2012-2013 school year. Department chairpersons and guidance counselors will be available to answer questions.

National School Counseling Week - February 6-10, 2012
School counselors are an integral part of the entire school community. National School Counseling Week, celebrated February 6-10, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Through collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and students, these professionals are actively engaged in helping students identify their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents. They focus on positive ways to enhance students' social, educational, and career development, and they work with teachers and other educators to provide resources and support so each student can realize his or her potential.

Boys Lacrosse Team Hosting Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday February 11^th
Mauldin High will be hosting several teams from across the Upstate and Charleston area. First game begins at 10:00am.

Golden Strip Career Center Tours - February 13 & 14
To learn more about the course offerings at the Golden Strip Career Center, half of the tenth grade class will go on a field trip to the center on February 13, and the other half will go on February 14. All tenth graders are welcome to attend but it is not mandatory. Any tenth grader who does not want to attend this trip needs to sign the opt-out form in Guidance. Students must sign this form before Wednesday, February 8 if they do not want to go on this trip.

Golden Strip Career Center to hold Open House Thursday, 2/16
Golden Strip Career Center invites current and prospective students and parents to an Open House on Thursday, February 16. Drop in anytime from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to meet the faculty and see the many programs available.

Mandatory Meeting for MHS Cheerleading Try-outs for 2012 -2013

Teams: Varsity, JV Football/Competition

For: Rising 7^th through 12^th grades

When: Tuesday, Feb. 21^st at 5:30

THIS MANDATORY MEETING will be held in the Mauldin HS Media center

Required: A parent MUST be in attendance. If you need additional information before the meeting or foresee a conflict, please contact: Beth Ward (bward@greenville.k12.sc.us) or Betty Mitchell (355-6527)

** Remember**

If you do not attend the meeting and have not made prior contact with us, you will be unable to try out.

Laurens Electric Cooperative, Washington Youth Tour (For High School Juniors)
Current high school juniors may apply to compete for an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC and a $2500 scholarship. Students do not have to live in the service area of the Laurens Electric Cooperative and will be judged based on good citizenship and school and community involvement. The trip will take place June 16 - 21, 2012. To apply complete the application available on the Mauldin High School website and postmark by February 17.

5 Star Youth Alliance, INC Spring 2012 College Tour

The Purpose of the 5 Star Youth Alliance¡¦s spring 2012 college tours is to provide students with a guided tour of each campus. Students will have a chance to walk through academic, residential, athletic and administrative buildings. Additionally, the spring tour is a powerful educational experience that will motivate and encourage each student to improve their educational outcomes. The tour will open the doors of opportunity for our youth. In addition, each student will gain important insights regarding programs and majors at these colleges and universities that might help them choose their career path.

The tour also allows each students opportunities to display their leadership, creative and original thoughts, independence, initiative, intellectual ability, academic achievement, and oral expression of ideas to officials at each campus they visit.

This tour will cover visits to the following colleges & universities:

April 2nd - Morgan State University & Coppin State University

April 3rd - Bowie State University & Howard University

April 4th - Virginia State University & Virginia Union University

April 5th - Elizabeth City State University (time permitting Hampton University)

April 6th - Norfolk State University

In addition to the colleges & universities students will also have a chance to visit a few historical attractions like the:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
• The White House
• The National Capital Building
• The Lincoln Memorial
• The Smithsonian Institute

At the conclusion of the tour we are sure each student will not only be excited and encouraged about attending college, but they will also be well prepared to make an informed decision about how to choose the college or university that best fits them.

5 Star Youth Alliance HBCU College Tour INFORMATION SHEET

Instructions: Each Applicant must submit a completed application in its entirety (see check list). Failure to comply may result in a cancellation or delay in processing your application materials.

Only signed original documents will be accepted (i.e. No electronic versions, faxes, or copies, etc.)

Application Packet - CHECK LIST

1) Each student must submit a COMPLETED application form.

2) Each student must submit a current facial photograph.

No electronic photos will be accepted.

3) Each student must submit a photocopy of their current health insurance card.

4) Each student must submit a signed liability form.

5) A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a seat on the tour and must be accompanied with all completed application materials.

Make your Cashier's Check or Money order payable to:

5 Star Youth Alliance

Mail to: P. O. Box 92571

Atlanta, GA 30314

Mail the application, deposit, photograph, & copy of healthcare card to the address shown above

Full payment is due March 9th, 2012.

Cancellation from the tour forfeits all payments

5 Star Youth Alliance

East Coast HBCU College Tour

Payment Schedule

To register (non-refundable)

By February 15th, 2012

$100

By March 9th 2012

$200

Total Due

$300

Furman University's Multicultural Achievement Program for Juniors - 2/23/12
Furman University is committed to making every student feel welcome and would like to extend a special invitation to multicultural 11th graders to visit the campus on Thursday, February 23 beginning at 2 p.m.. Interested students may pick-up an application in guidance and must complete a pre-arranged absence form available in the attendance office. Registration deadline is 2/13/12. Call 294-3554 for additional information.

Media Ed Applications Available
Earn an elective credit by helping out in the media center! Applications for next year are now available! Stop by the media center to pick up an application!

Teacher Cadet Applications Now Available
Attention Rising Seniors - If you are interested in the teaching profession or if you enjoy working with children, the Teacher Cadet Program may be for you. This is a dual-credit course through Anderson University where you will receive 3 hours of college credit upon completion. You will also gain experience in teaching by working in a local school and serving others in the community. See Mrs. Rachel Turner in B131 to pick up an application today.

Service Learning Applications Now Available
If you are interested in being actively involved in your community, then Service Learning is the class for you! Service Learning is a unique opportunity open to juniors and seniors that enables students to serve in the community during the school day, as well as participate in service projects throughout the year. If interested, see Mrs. Kelly Keeler in D115 for more information and an application. Applications due by February 6, 2012.

Summer Camps and Programs
Be sure to check out the Guidance Department page of the MHS website to learn about Summer Camps and Programs. Applications are currently being accepted for Furman University's Emerging Leaders Program, SC Business Week, Wells Fargo Business at Moore Program, and Claflin University's Pursuing Rewards in Science and Math Program.

Future MAVS Baseball Camp - Sunday, February 19
Sunday, February 19
McClain Field
1:00pm-5:00pm
Grades 1-8
Cost: $25
Call 355-6610
www.freeteams.net/mauldinbaseball

Job Shadowing - February 22-29
All 10th, 11th, and 12th graders can participate in Job Shadowing February 22-29. Students can shadow someone in a specific career for a whole day or half a day. This is an excused absence if the paper work is completed correctly and returned to Mrs. Jennifer Swift by the appropriate dates. The job shadow packet can be found on the website or in Guidance.

Carolina Academy for Educational Excellence

SAT One-Day Workshop for Critical Reading and Math Workshop Dates:

Saturday, March 3 for students taking the SAT on March 10
Saturday, April 28 for students taking the SAT on May 5
Saturday, May 19 for students taking the SAT on June 2

Our SAT One-Day Workshop is for students who do not have time to schedule a full or intensive prep before their test day.  The workshop is divided into two sections, Math and Critical Reading, where students will get a crash course in the SAT test structure and helpful hints for test day. Workshops are scheduled as follows:

9:00am-12:00pm - Critical Reading
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Break (students may bring lunch or go out to eat) 
1:00pm-4:00pm Math
Students attending the workshop must attend both AM and PM sessions.

During our SAT One-Day Workshop, students will learn tips for taking the SAT, strategies for answering Critical Reading and Math questions, take a full length practice test (omitting the Writing Sections), and review practice test questions and concepts, all with a trained Math and Critical Reading tutor.

Call or email for pricing and student registration for our SAT One-Day Workshop.

(864) 234-7984

ellen@carolinaacademy.net

www.carolinaacademy.net

Please call early to schedule sessions. Students need adequate time to comfortably complete our test prep!
864-234-7984

To learn more about Carolina Academy for Educational Excellence please visit our website at www.carolinaacademy.net.

One-on-One Tutoring is also available in all subjects!

Community-wide SAT Practice Test at Greenville High on Saturday, 2/18 at 9 a.m..

Students may attend with a $10 donation. Scores will be available on February 27 at 5:30 p.m. during the SAT Strategy Seminar at Greenville High.

Students can pre-register by calling 1-800-KAP-TEST or by visiting Kaplan¡¦s website, www.kaptest.com.

SC Young Adult Book Award Nominee Pizza/Voting Party ¡V Wednesday, 2/22
Have you read three 2011-2012 South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominees? If so, you are invited to a pizza party to vote for your favorite nominee on Wednesday, February 22. Stop by the media center to talk to Mrs. Patty Bynum about the three YABA books you have read and to pick up an invitation.

Wanted: English Class Novels!
Need more space on your bookshelves? Consider donating books that your student used for an English class but no longer needs to the MHS Media Center!

Spanish National Honor Society Meetings

SNHS Meetings will take place the third Thursday of each month at 8:10 a.m. in B125, Mrs. Shanna Yown's room. The dates are Feb 16, March 15, April 19, and May 17th. Our induction will be on Sept 27th at 6:30 in the media center.

Free Access to ACT, PSAT, SAT and AP Exam Reviews
The State Department of Education is pleased to offer free access online to ACT, PSAT, SAT, and AP Exam Reviews for any SC student who wishes to prepare for these tests during the 2011-2012 school year. Students can gain access to the reviews at http://scvspconnect.ed.sc.gov. Simply click on the Course Information tab and then the Test Preparation tab.

Urban League Sponsors Free SAT & ACT Workshops
WHEN: SATURDAYs: Always the Two Saturdays before the actual scheduled test.
WHERE: McALISTER SQUARE-UNIVERSITY CENTER
225 S PLEASANTBURG DRIVE
GREENVILLE, SC 29607
TIME: 9:00a.m. --- Noon

(Enter University Center from the North end of building near theater and bank. Proceed down sidewalk between University Center and Phillips Staffing. Enter building, turn left, go upstairs and turn left in the main hallway and walk straight into ROOM 513.
Contact: Will Gregg or Carol Martin - (864) 244-3862
Presenter: KAPLAN Certified Instructor (s)

Mar 10, 2012 SAT Test Date

1) Feb 25, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Feb 10, 12

2) Mar 3, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Feb 24,12

April 14, 2012 ACT Test Date

1) Mar 31, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Mar 9, 12

2) Apr 7, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Mar 23, 12

May 5, 2012 SAT Test Date

1) April 21,2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Apr 6,12

2) Apr 28, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Apr 20,12

June 2, 2012 SAT Test Date

1) May 19,2012

Workshop

9:00am- 12:00pm

Register by May 8, 12

2) May 26, 2012

Workshop

9:00am- 1:00pm ( w/ ACT)

Late Reg by May 22,12

June 9, 2012 ACT Test Date

1) May 26, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 1:00pm ( 2/ SAT)

Register by May 4, 12

2) June 2, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til May 18, 12

Test Fee with Writing: $49// Late Fee is $26

Test Fee with Writing: $49.50// Late Fee is $21

Summer Programs

Claflin University Upward Bound Math and Science Program
Claflin University's Pursuing Rewards In Science and Mathematics (PRISM) program is accepting applications for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to science and math. The six-week residential program includes an intensified summer curriculum that increases the participants' knowledge base and enhances awareness of career opportunities in science and math. All participants will receive a weekly stipend, room and board, and round trip transportation to Claflin. Applications are available in guidance and are due March 7, 2012.

2012 Wells Fargo Business at Moore Summer (BAM) Program
This free week long summer residency program is designed to introduce students to a variety of business fields, experience campus life at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, and provide opportunities to earn a scholarship to USC. High achieving, current juniors/rising senior minority students may apply. The program is scheduled for June 16 ¡V 22, 2012. Applications are available in guidance and are due no later than March 16, 2012.

Furman University Emerging Public Leaders Program
This week long program is offered to a select group of rising high school seniors who want to get involved and make a difference in the world. Features include sessions with local, state, and national government leaders as well as members of the faculty of Furman¡¦s Department of Political Science. Students attend lectures, participate in off-campus field trips, and interact with speakers and faculty in small groups. Housed on the Furman campus, if selected, the cost of the program is free. Interested students should complete an application online at riley.furman.edu. Applications are due by April 2, 2012.

South Carolina Business Week
This premier program of the SC Chamber of Commerce provides students with a practical study of entrepreneurship and American private enterprise. Students form mock companies and compete to make their company the most profitable. Students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year during the spring of 2012 may apply to participate. All students who are accepted are given a scholarship to cover expenses except the $50 registration fee. The event is held the week of July 15-20 at Presbyterian College. Apply online at www.scbusinessweek.com. The application deadline is April 13, 2012.

SC Governor's School for Science and Math - Summer Program
The SC Governor's School for Science and Math will host a Summer Program for Research Interns (SPRI). Rising high school seniors may participate in scientific research alongside experts June 11 - July 20, 2012. Interested students may visit www.scgssm.org/spri for additional information

Turn Your Unwanted Phones Into Cash for Our Athletes
Do you have any unwanted cell phones at home? Our athletes sure could put them to good use. Simply bring in the old phone, working or not working, and put it in the collection box in the school office. The MAVS Booster Club will then turn them over to an organization that will pay us from $1 to $10 for each cell phone donated. That organization then refurbishes the phones and gives them to charitable organizations. Your unwanted phones could help literally seed a field at Mauldin High this year so please collect and bring in your phones today. Phones will be collected during the rest of this year.

HELP MHS EARN MONEY!!
Empty Printer Cartridges (except Canon and Epson) and Old Cell Phones Earn Cash!
Don't throw those empty printer and toner cartridges and old cell phones away! Please bring them to the Media Center or Front Office! We receive cash for our empties and they are recycled at the same time. Thanks to all those parents who have sent in empties!!

BI-LO BoostersPlus
At the beginning of each school year, please scan your BI-LO BONUSCARD at any Bi-Lo store. After this, every time you shop at Bi-Lo, our school gets 1% of your total. Pick up a Bi-Lo Bonus Card in MHS main office.

Food Lion MVP
A portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to MHS. Register online at foodlion.com. Click Shop and Share to register your MVP card with Mauldin High.

Ingles Advantage
Shop at Ingles? You can link your Ingles Advantage Card to MHS by logging on to ingles-markets.com. Choose Tools for School and use code 11326. This needs to be done at the beginning of each school year.

Office Depot - "5% Back to Schools" Program.
As you check out, designate MHS to receive credit for your school supply purchases. MHS School ID Number - 70090904. Call 1-877-567-5287 for program details.

Publix Partners
Publix will donate a percentage of your grocery purchase. Simply pick up a Publix Partners Care card at the MHS office and present it when you shop. Publix will give 1% of your purchase back to MHS.

Target Take Charge of Education Program
When applying for a Target Credit Card, please designate MHS (92728) and MHS will receive up to a 1% cash rebate on your purchases. If you already have a Target card, please fill out the flyer included with your monthly statement or log on to target.com/tcoe. You can also stop by the kiosk in your favorite Target store or call 1-800-316-6142.

DO RESEARCH ONLINE AT HOME! TRY THESE!
Links to ALL sources below on the MHS Media Center Web Page! Go to the MHS Web Page and choose Departments and then Media Center!

DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina Users)
Magazine articles, biographical information, encyclopedias & more
Log on to www.scdiscus.org or click the link on the MHS Media Center Webpage.

Need to Talk to a MHS Guidance Counselor?
Susan Vance, Receptionist - 355-6655
Connie Allred, Registrar - 355-6502
Chuck Childs, Guidance Department Director - 355-6504
Elaine Wofford, Grades 9-11 (A - D) - 355-6520
Greshan Charlton, Grades 9-11 (E - Langley) - 355-6522
Lu Bigalke, Grades 9-11 (Lanzone - Riddle) - 355-6523
Jennie Ray, Grades 9-11 (Ridge - Z) - 355-6521
Dalton Kelsey, 12th Grade Students - 355-6524
Guidance Fax Number - 355-6645

General Information for Seniors

Financial Aid Workshops
Thursday, February 9^th at 6:30p.m. (JL Mann High School)
Thursday, February 16^th at 6:30p.m. (Greenville High School)
Thursday, February 23^rd at 6:30p.m. (Woodmont High School)

Exams
Senior Exams: May 16-18
Senior Makeup Exams: May 21

2012 Graduation
Mauldin High school holds mandatory graduation practices, there are no exceptions:

Mandatory Senior Meetings- Friday, May 25 8:30a.m. MHS Auditorium
Mandatory Graduation Meetings- Tuesday, May 29 9:00a.m. MHS new gym
Mandatory Graduation Practices- Wednesday, May 30 7:30p.m. at the BI-LO Center
Graduations- June 1 7:30p.m. at the BI-LO Center (Seniors to report at 6:15)

College Visits
Seniors may request three college days during an academic year. In order for a college day to count as a field trip, students must bring a note from a parent/guardian at least five days before the college visit to the MHS Attendance Office. In addition, you must bring, on the college/university letterhead, written proof of your visit to the institution the day you return to school to the attendance office. If you fail to follow this procedure exactly, your college visit will count as an unexcused absence.

College Application Process

• Applications MUST be given directly to Mrs. Dalton Kelsey by the senior student.
• Students should log in the application in the log book AFTER they have turned in the application. This log book is available in the reception area of the guidance office.
• If Mrs. Kelsey is unavailable, students should wait until they can hand them personally to her. Students are asked not to give these to other guidance personnel.
• Mrs. Kelsey does not accept applications from parents.
• Students should submit completed applications to Mrs. Kelsey at least two weeks prior to the application deadline.

Reminder to Seniors About College Applications and Transcripts
All seniors who are applying to colleges and submitting their guidance counselor review to Mrs. Dalton Kelsey electronically; must still come by her office and request a transcript to be mailed to complete the application.

Online Application Procedures

1. Bring a pre-addressed envelope to the Guidance Office with 2-3 stamps.
2. Counselor's Recommendation Form
- Can be completed Electronically (Must have provided Mrs.Kelsey's email address dkelsey@greenville.k12.sc.us )
- Prefer a hard copy of Recommendation Form - Please bring a blank copy even if you provided Ms.Dalton Kelsey's email address online.

3. DO NOT put a return address, all Official Documentation must be sent from Mauldin High School.

EDU, Inc. - Offers a common Black College application for a onetime fee of $35.00 to 34 institutions which are listed in the scholarship notebook and online at www.eduinconline.com

College/Scholarship Information

American Legion College Financial Aid Handbook
American Legion provides scholarship and financial aid information. Visit website atwww.legion.org/needalift for more information

Don't let planning for college keep you up at night.
Just visit www.CollegeCountdown.com/mauldin

College Search Resource - The Center for Student Opportunity's College Center web initiative is a free online tool exposing first-generation and other historically underserved college-bound students to colleges and universities that seek to serve and support them. Contact info@CSOpportunity.org.

The Christian Connector is a free web resource that offers information about Christian colleges and scholarships. There is also a $2500 scholarship drawing for students who log ontowww.christianconnector.com to request information.
For more information: Please visit www.christianconnector.com

EDU, Inc. is providing the opportunity for those interested students to apply to all thirty-four (34) historically black colleges and universities that are member institutions of this organization.
To get a complete list of available schools and more information visit www.eduincoline.com .
Applications will also be available in the guidance office.

www.fastweb.com is the largest and most popular FREE scholarship search with over 600,000 scholarships.

**Hispanic Scholarship Fund has scholarships available to graduating seniors of Hispanic heritage, U.S. Citizens, with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For details visit www.hsf.net

Sallie Mae's Free Scholarship Search Tool provides students and parents direct access to over 3 million scholarships. For more information visit http://SallieMae.com/Widget

scholarships.com offers a comprehensive source of local and national scholarships, tools and tips to pay for college and free scholarship search, FAFSA online, education loan information and online

To learn about South Carolina's independent colleges and universities go to www.scicu.org and look for the "free" download of the guide.

South Carolina Student Loans
This is South Carolina's only nonprofit student loan provider. Visit the website atwww.scstudentloan.org for more information.

Worried about paying for college? Learn more by visiting sccango.org

Recruiters on MHS Campus

National Guard - Mondays
Marines - Tuesdays
Army - Wednesdays
Navy- Thursdays

College Admissions Counselors at MHS

College Open Houses (Listed Alphabetically)

Delaware College of Art and Design - Wilmington, Delaware ¡VPortfolio Review Day February 20. For more information call 302-622-8000 or visit www.dcad.edu.

Morris College - Sumter, SC - High School Visitation Day, Wednesday, February 8^th, 2012 8:30am to 2:00pm. www.morris.edu.

Salem College - Winston Salem, NC - Open House dates - February 11-13, March 11-12, and April 14. For more information call 1-800-327-2536 or www.salem.edu/admissions.

University of South Carolina Upstate - Fab Fridays - February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4.
Open House dates are March 17 and April 28.
Weekday tours are offered at 10:00am & 3:00pm Monday through Thursday and at 10:00am on Friday throughout most of the year. Call Admissions at 864-503-5246 or 1-800-277-8727 to schedule a campus visit or go to www.uscupstate.edu/admissions

Washington University in St. Louis - call for a visit 800-638-0700

Scholarships (Listed by Deadline)
New Scholarships are in Orange

Salem Women¡¦s College, Winston Salem, NC
Salem College merit scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence & leadership. They will match the Life Scholarship. A student could receive $10,000 toward tuition if they currently hold a 3.5 GPA and have an 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT.
Salem offers a Pre-Law and Pre-Med program that is connected to Wake Forest University.
A unique major at Salem is a 4 year BA in Non Profit Management.
Deadline: February 11, 2012

National Co-op Scholarship Program
Eligibility Requirements: Must attend one of the following schools: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology. Must have a 3.5 or better (on the 4.0 scale), complete application, and a 500 word essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
How to apply: online at www.co-op.edu or application available in the scholarship
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: February 15, 2012
For more information regarding the Co-op Scholarship Program, please contact Danielle Perry at Danielle_perry@uml.edu.

James F. Byrnes Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Student must have one or both parents deceased, be a South Carolina resident and US Citizen, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited 4-year college/university, satisfactory academic record, received their SAT/ACT score prior to submission, demonstrate excellence in character, ability, and enterprise to indicate that the student will make worthwhile contributions to society, and have financial need for college.
Amount: $3,250 Annually.
Students must visit the James F. Byrnes Foundation website at www.byrnesscholars.org to obtain an application packet. Applications must be submitted after January 2^nd and before February 15^th.
Deadline: February 15^th, for more information email info@byrnesscholars.org or call 1-803-254-9325.

Greenville County Schools/PEPSI Golf Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: Senior student enrolled in any GCS high school for the entire senior year, plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year post-secondary institution, a cumulative 3.0 or better GPA, ranked in 30^th percentile of senior class, active in school and/or community activities, must not have received notification they will receive a scholarship of $5000 or more from another source by date winners are named (Palmetto and Life Scholarships are exempt), scholarship application must be submitted by the school.
Amount: $1,200 award   
Deadline Date: To Mrs. Dalton Kelsey by February 17^th, 2011.

How to Apply: Applications are available in the MHS Guidance Office.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
The GE-Reagan Foundations Scholarship Program annually awards roughly 20-college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships up to $40,000 total per recipient.
For more information, eligibility requirements, and an online application, visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or follow them on facebook at http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships.
Deadline: February 17^th, 2012

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Eligibility Requirements:

1.    Senior graduating from a public high school and a US Citizen

2.    Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university

3.    Major in a field of study that focuses on Engineering, Technology, Design or Business, with an interest in Automotive Industry

To apply and for additional information, go to www.buickachievers.com

Deadline: February 29^th

CAWS Scholarship 

(Female Applicants majoring in the medical or education field)

1.      South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports and Trophies Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to major in the medical field.

2.     South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports Educators Scholarship - $500 scholarship to an enrolling female college freshman planning to enroll in education.

Applications can be picked up in guidance from Ms. Kelsey and only one applicant can be sent from each school. Please see Ms. Dalton Kelsey for details. 

Deadline: March 1^st, 2012

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Book Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: high school senior, resident of Greenville County, must be accepted to a 2 or 4-year school in the state of South Carolina or a vocational school.

Selection Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate financial need, must have at least a C average, sons or daughters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority should NOT apply.

For an application: Student can pick up the application in the guidance office or Online at www.eto.1908.com.  The application packet requires three letters of recommendations, an official transcript, and a copy of the parents W2 forms, and the student¡¦s SAT/ACT scores.

Amount: (3)$1,500 Scholarships (2) $600 Scholarships

Deadline: March 5^th, 2012             

Bi-Lo Urban League Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: Any student is eligible to apply but these scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need and strength of the essay.

Amount: $2500

Deadline:  To Mrs. Dalton Kelsey by March 7^th, 2012

How to Apply: Applications are available in the MHS Guidance Office

Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood & Order of the Eastern Star, Inc. ¡V 2012 Nina Neely Scholarship Essay & Award Contest:
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a graduating senior in 2012. Complete application and submit essay on "Has technology helped or harmed the world?" Essay format and specific instructions are in the scholarship notebook.
Amount: 1^st place: $1,000, 2^nd place: $600, 3^rd place:$400
Deadline: March 13, 2012.

J.P. Coates/SCACT Scholarship

The South Carolina Education Association-Retired administers the J.P. Coates/SCACT Scholarship as an ongoing activity of the Association. The Scholarship is awarded annually and is designed to encourage promising young people to prepare for careers in education at an accredited four-year college or university in South Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

1.    Senior Graduating from a public high school in SC

2.    Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university within SC as a full-time student

3.    Pursue a Career in Education

4.    Maintained a good academic standing, 3.0 or higher

5.    Demonstrate Leadership Skills

6.    Must Need Financial Assistance

7.    Application must contain a picture of the applicant

Amount: $1,000 Annually

Students interested in this scholarship can pick up an application from guidance.  Applications must be postmarked by March 15^th, 2012.
Deadline: March 15^th

Light Up A Life Scholarship Program

 *Recipient must be the child of a current employee of the Greenville Hospital System or the child or grandchild of an active GHS volunteer. 

Eligibility Requirement: 

• Be a high school senior who will graduate in 2012
• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both mathematics and science while in high school
• Plans of attending an accredited college, university, or technical college for the Summer or Fall term immediately after graduation
• Pursuing an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in a healthcare profession
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by March 15^th, 2012. 

How to Apply:  www.scholarshipprograms.org For questions or concerns, contact Sally King at 864-268-3363. 

Carrols LLC (Burger King) Community Scholarship Fund

Requirements:  Winners are chosen on a merit basis and completion of application, including attached transcripts and guidance counselor/ teacher/or principal recommendations (need at least one).

Amount: Varies

Deadline: To Mrs. Dalton Kelsey by March 21^st, 2012

Completed/Returned by April 2^nd, 2012

Return Application To: Carrols LLC

Attn: Lisa Canfield

Carrols Corporation Region IV

330 Pelham Road, Suite 100B

Greenville, SC 29615

For more information: Please pick up the scholarship application in the scholarship notebook.

AHAM College Scholarship Award Program (The Asociacion Hispano-Americana de Mujeres)

AHAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting higher education among high school students of Hispanic descent in Upstate South Carolina though educational scholarships. 

Requirements:

• Hispanic Origin or Descent (only from Spanish speaking countries, first or second generation)
• Legal Status in the USA, be in a public or private school, class of 2012
• GPA 3.5 or higher
• Accepted by as a full-time student at an accredited university, technical college or vocational school in the US

Application: Scholarships are available in the guidance office.

Amount: $2,000 to $6,000 (six scholarships are awarded in the Upstate)

Deadline: Application must be post marked by March 30^th, 2012

For additional information, contact 864-270-2366 or email www.ahamsc.org. 

Brown Mackie College ¡VGreenville, SC
President's Scholarship $1,000 (3 per high school)
Requirements: 2.0 out of a 4.0, submit an essay with your applications, be involved in the community, apply to Brown Mackie by March 31^st. For information, contact Karen Burgess at Brown Mackie College 864-239-5300.

United States Coast Guard Academy: Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) A Summer Program for High School Juniors- New London, Connecticut
AIM is a summer program for high school juniors interested in serving their country. For 6 days, you are immersed in Coast Guard tradition & Academy life. This program is set up to help you discover if you possess the qualities to succeed at the Academy.
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Application & more information: www.admissions.uscga.edu/aim

The J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program with Greenville County Schools

Who is Eligible to Apply? 

• Any graduate of the class of 2012 of Greenville County public high school is eligible to apply. 
• Take the ACT before December 10^th or SAT before January 28^th
• Your parents must complete the FAFSA before January 31^st, in order for you to submit the Student Aid Report by April 15^th, 2012. 
• The application must be complete, along with the school's recommendations (provided by your guidance counselor) before April 15^th.

A.C.E. Award

This award helps recognize students who have persevered through difficult challenges in their life.  Recipients of the A.C.E. award can be headed to a technical school or directly into the workforce.  The criteria for being a nominee are:

1.     High School Senior on target for graduation

2.     500 words or less narratives from the person who is nominating the student

3.     Two 250 words or less narratives written by the student describing:

a.     The event/events in your life that you are most proud of

b.    Your plans to make your community/world a better place to live

Deadline: April 15^th, 2012 (For more information see Mrs. Dalton Kelsey in guidance.)

Scholarships (Listed Alphabetically)

2012 Imagine American High School Scholarship Program

The Imagine American High School Scholarship is designed to help seniors pay for their career college tuition.  Participating Schools in South Carolina:

Art Institute of Charleston, Charleston, SC

ECPI College of Technology - Charleston, Charleston, SC

Miller-Motte Technical College, Charleston, SC

ECPI College of Technology-Columbia, Columbia, SC

Remington College-Columbia, Columbia, SC

Miller-Motte Technical College, Conway, SC

Brown Mackie College, Greenville, SC

ECPI College of Technology - Greenville, Greenville, SC

For a complete list by state, go to http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships/apply-now.

Eligibility Requirements: Students should meet the standard admissions requirements of the participating career college to which they apply. In addition, the Imagine America Foundation offers the following four selection guidelines:

• Likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education
• High school grade point average of 2.5 or greater
• Financial need
• Demonstrated voluntary community service during senior year

Amount:  $1,000     Apply Online at http://www.imagine-america.org/scholarships-education

AFA Teens for Alzheimer¡¦s Awareness College Scholarship
This is an essay competition for college-bound students.
Grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship; first runner-up $500; and second runner-up $250.
To apply visit www.alzfdn.org, essay topic will be on application. For questions, contact Jessie McHeffey at 1-86-232-8484 or jmcheffey@alzfdn.org.

BMW Scholars Program
Eligibility: Students must enroll at Tri-County Technical College, Greenville Technical College, or Spartanburg Technical College. Applicant must major in manufacturing areas of study such as Mechatronics, Maintenance Technology, Automotive, Machine Tool, Robotics, and Production Technology.

If interested, please see Mrs. Dalton Kelsey. This program would allow students to work part-time at BMW while attending school. BMW will pay the students tuition, as long as they maintain a 2.8 GPA. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in the majors listed above.

Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern is waiving the online application fee from September 1 through December 31, 2011. Students can go to www.CharlestonSouthern.edu and click on Apply Online.

The Citadel
The Citadel is requesting the nominations for minority students eligible for scholarships who are interested in attending their school. If you are interested in being nominated, please see Ms. Kelsey in Guidance.

The Citadel School of Engineering ExCEL ¡VSC Scholarships
Excellence in Civil Engineering Leadership for South Carolina is a scholarship opportunity funded by the National Science Foundation for students entering civil engineering at The Citadel. For more information on how to apply and rules, please visit http://citadel.edu/cee.

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
COC has a fairly new Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program they want you to know about. For more information contact Mimi Lewis at lewismn@cofc.edu or call 843-953-3917. Website: http://blogs.cofc.edu/isuhillel

Columbia College Scholarship Program
To be eligible for the scholarship below, you must apply to Columbia College and attend.
Founders Scholar: Full Tuition (1300 SAT or 29 ACT)
Presidential Scholar: $14,000 a year (1150-1299 SAT or 25-28)
Trustee Scholar: $12,000 a year (1000-1149 SAT or 21-24)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
GSU Housing Intensive Program for Rising Seniors in the summer of 2012. This is a one week informational program and fun activities designed to help you learn more about this university. For more information go to www.gsu.edu

Harry Hampton Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must be a full time resident of South Carolina and a senior, must attend a 4 year school and major in the natural resources discipline such as: wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science to qualify. Recipient must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Amount: $2,500 for up to 4 years
Application: For a paper copy, please refer to the scholarship notebook located in the front of the guidance office. The Online application is on www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org.
For more information, please contact Jim Goller at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org or 1-803-600-1570.

Kettering University Freshman Merit Scholarship: Flint, Michigan
Kettering University considers all accepted freshmen for a merit scholarship. The scholarships are awarded based on a combination of ACT and/or SAT scores, and GPA. For more information go to admission.kettering.edu.

Nina Neely Scholarship Essay Contest

The Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood and Order of the Eastern Star, Inc. will award a $1,000 for 1^st place, $600 for 2^nd place, and $400 for 3^rd place this year in their annual essay contest. 

Requirements: Graduating Senior, Class of 2012

Essay Topic: Has technology helped or harmed the world?

Pick up an application in the guidance office for full details.

Spartanburg Methodist College ¡V SMC Scholar Program

SMC will continue to offer high school seniors who graduate with a 3.0 GPA, a full tuition financial package for the 2012-2013 academic year. In addition to this offer, SMC offers Early Decision Scholarships that range from $500 - $1500 depending on when the students pay their reservation deposit for the upcoming year. For additional information see the scholarship notebook or email or call Da