The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program offers the most
personalized, generous scholarship and educational support to
exceptionally promising students from families across the nation who
have financial need. Young Scholars receive comprehensive educational
advising and financial support from the 8th grade through high school to
pursue their unique academic and talent goals. The application period
is open from January to April. Up to 65 Young Scholars are selected for this program each year. Final notification is in the early fall.
Learn more HERE.
Welcome to the Northside College Guidance blog. In an effort to provide families with up-to-date information in a practical way, I will use this space to pass along details regarding scholarships, open house opportunities, deadlines, college tours, summer experiences, and more! Check back often and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Defending Your Faith
Click HERE to read an article by Sean McDowell on defending your faith in secular college classrooms.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Seton Hall Scholarship Contest
Seton Hall University offers high school
students a chance to win cash and scholarships by entering a Pirate Pitch
contest designed to teach the basics of entrepreneurship and idea
generation.
1st Place Winner: $2,500 cash
prize. Plus $10,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall University
($2,500 annually).
2nd Place Winner: $1,000 cash
prize. Plus $6,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall University
($1,500 annually).
All other Finalists will
receive a $4,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall University ($1,000
annually).
How to Enter
Submit an original business
idea that, in 350 words or less, describes an
innovative product or service that your students would like to create. Or,
they can tell us about a business they’ve already launched! Be sure
your students answer the following questions:
- What problem does the product or service solve?
- How do you propose making money?
- Who are your customers and why will they buy your product or service?
- Who is your competition and how are you going to be better than them?
Deadline
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at midnight.
Eligibility
All high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Ten finalists will be selected by late October
and invited to present their business ideas in person or via Skype to a
panel of judges at Seton Hall University on Friday, November 18, 2016 from
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., with a reception to follow. Plus your students can
make a weekend out of it and attend our Open House on November 20.
Encourage your students to take advantage of
this great opportunity to put their skills to the test and earn money for
college. Learn more by visiting shu.edu/go/HSPitch
Sincerely,
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
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