OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERCLASSMEN

 

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW

 

 

University of Alabama Early College.  Earn up to a year of college credit on-line. Juniors and seniors with GPA of at least 3.0 can apply.  Visit www.uaearlycollege.ua.edu for details.

 

Future Engineers of America.  Originally begun by National Society of Black Engineers.   The mission is to motivate and encourage young adults to pursue engineering degrees by exposing them to positive role models and providing them with valuable tools and resources to help them achieve that goal . They hold monthly sessions with  students to introduce vital skills that prepare them for engineering careers. These include public speaking, resume writing, financial investing, and many others.  Services are open to 9th-12th graders and are free. Fieldtrips are included.  Go to http://www.nsbe-bae.org/pci.htm for further information.

 

Lawson WORKS - Lawson State Community College Career Tech Dual Enrollment Program– High school students may enroll in career technical programs, including automotive, occupational, advanced manufacturing, allied health, and

Business/CIS.  Students must have a GPA of 2.5 for most programs and 3.0 for health profession programs.  Scholarships are available.  Scholarship application deadline is April 1 for summer term.  See Ms. Henry for more information.

 

Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point – Week-long program to develop leadership skills, learn about college, prepare for success in college, and learn about life at a service academy.  Juniors must apply online at   WWW.Admissions.WestPoint.EDU  Deadline:  April 1

(Brochures are available in guidance.)

 

Capstone Business Academy - (University of Alabama)  10-day summer program for rising seniors interested in a career in business.  Go to http://cba.ua.edu/summeracademy .  Requires a 3.4 GPA, ACT 27 or PSAT 140.  4-year scholarships to Alabama in business to top performers.  $350.  Some scholarships available.  Deadline:  April 15

 

Young Water Ambassadors – Birmingham water Works.  Program dates are June 14th  through July 23.  Students meet at Phillips High School.  Hours are 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.  Students receive a stipend of $8.50 per hour.  Go to www.birminghamwaterworks.com and click on community programs for an application.  Space is extremely limited, so apply soon.

 

Southern Museum of Flight Explorer Post 1486 for students interested in careers in aviation and aerospace.  For more information, call Michael den Hartog at 913.219.1370 or e-mail inquiries to aw@birminghameaa.org .  Ms. Henry has directions to the Southern Museum of Flight.

 

University of Mississippi Summer College for High School Students – Admission qualifications vary by program or institute desired.  Institutes for juniors are available in art, business, health professions, Spanish, journalism, liberal arts, and legal studies. Programs (more intense than institutes, also for juniors) require a 25 ACT and include computer science, engineering, and the PACE Honors Program.  Go to www.olemiss.edu/SCHS for more information.  Must be nominated by a counselor.  

 

LSU Summer Career Discovery Workshop  for high school students – for future architects.  Go to www.outreach.lsu.sdu/precollege for this and other pre-college workshops.   

 

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE LAST YEAR THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE THIS YEAR

 

 

Alabama Youth Leadership Programs Conference – Auburn University Montgomery,

May 30 – June 1, 2008.  Mortimer Jordan may send one tenth grader.  Interested students should submit a short essay entitled, “What is a Leader?”  No cost to student, except for transportation to Montgomery.  Essay must be submitted to Guidance by November 16.

 

Summer Science Institute – The goal is to prepare students for competitive careers in the science and healthcare professions.  9th-11th graders are eligible for a 2-week program in biology (BioTeach); 10th -11th graders are eligible for a 3-week program in biochemistry (ChemTeach).  Cost is $250 for BioTeach and $350 for ChemTeach with some scholarships available.  11th and 12th graders are eligible for an 8-week student research internship.  There is no cost for the intermship.  Deadline:  March 31

 

Birmingham Southern Student Leaders In Service – for juniors with at least a 21 ACT.  $450 fee.  Go to www.bsc.edu/admission to apply.  Deadline:  April 1

 

Junior Statesmen Program – Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, or Northwestern – Students take demanding courses related to politics.  Go to www.jsa.org .  Cost is $3875 for tuition, meals, housing, and books.  Partial scholarships available.  Deadline:  April 28

 

Career/Technical Summer Scholarships to Bevill State (Sumiton Campus):  Students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for summer scholarships in Air Conditioning and Repair, Auto Body Repair Technology, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Diesel Technology, Office Administration, Machine Tool Technology, Paralegal, or Welding Technology.  See Ms. Henry for further information.  Must be a junior or senior next year.  Deadline:  May 19.

 

Lawson State Seminars:  3-day seminars in Robotics, Geographic Information Systems, Automotive technology, Rapid Prototyping, 3D and Computer Animation, Manufacturing and Fabrication, or Personal Computers.  Fee is $15 per seminar, which includes lunch all three days.  See Ms. Henry for dates and applications.

 

QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship:    Special program for high-achieving, low-income juniors.  Academic performance, writing ability, financial need, and perseverance in the face are hardship are factors in selection.  Tuition to summer programs, laptop computers, and SAT/ACT test preparation courses are some of the possible awards.  Go to www.questbridge.org for details.  Deadline:  May 15.

 

Alabama Governor’s School – June 18-30, Samford University.  Juniors can apply.  Some courses taught are fine arts, film, web design, legal systems, research science, and medicine.  Admission is highly competitive.  Requires 25 on ACT, 170 on PSAT, or certain scores on other selected tests.  Cost is $430, which includes room, board, and tuition.  Some scholarships are available See guidance for further information.  Deadline:  March 15

 

Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop – University of Alabama At Birmingham.  A 3-week day camp.  $600.  Go to at www.uab.edu/english for more information.  Deadline:  April 1

 

UAB Summer research Interns Program – Rising seniors work in a UAB research lab under the mentorship of world-class scientists and are paid $2000.  Outstanding science students may apply.  Go to www.uab.edu/CORD.

 

Troy University Freshman Forum presents “Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”, January 25-26.  Cost is $30.

 

UAB Mechanical Engineering’s Summer Institute on Simulations and Enablimg Technologies – in partnership with NASA.  June 16-20.  Students participating in this one-week, hands-on program will gain an understanding of computer simulations using science and engineering principals and experience how these simulations can be used to solve everyday problems.  Students will participate in team projects involving in-class training and laboratory experiences.  Deadline:  April 18

 

 

UAB School of Engineering’s Engineering Camp – July 14-18.  The one-week, hands-on program will introduce students to engineering fundamentals and the disciplines of biomedical, civil, electrical, materials, and mechanical engineering.  Students will participate in modules consisting of both in-class training and laboratory experiences, to introduce engineering fundamentals and the engineering programs at UAB.  Cost $100. For sophomores and juniors.  Deadline:  May 23

 

Quest program at Mississippi State – Engineering Camp with opportunities to participate in cutting edge research, academic enrichment, and engineering activities designed to show what engineers really do.  Free room and board.   www.bagley.msstate.edu/quest/index.php

Deadline:  May 15

 

UAB School of Medicine Teen Summit –Friday night and Saturday, January 23rd-24th Information about college and medical careers.  The $15 fee includes meals and activities.  Excellent for student considering medical careers.  Must apply by January 9.  See Ms Henry for an application.

 

 

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES WITH DEADLINES ALREADY PAST, LEFT TO SHOW WHAT MAY BE AVAILABLE NEXT YEAR:

 

Jacksonville State University Tenth Annual Emerging Leaders Day on November 10.  Learn leadership skills, learn about the college admissions process, have lunch on campus.  Students must furnish their own transportation.  If you would like to apply to represent Mortimer Jordan, please see Ms. Bracewell.  Absence counts as a fieldtrip.  Deadline for submitting completed application is
October 13. 

 

Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership program. Troy University, May 28-30.  Mortimer Jordan may send one tenth grader.  Interested students should submit a short essay entitled, “What is a leader?  What are the challenges you would face and the rewards you would reap for being a leader?”  No cost to student, except for transportation to Troy.  Essay must be submitted to Guidance by December 1.

 

Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine – 10-day summer program for students with at least a 3.3 GPA and an interest in a medical career.  Programs in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Washington, DC.  Tuition is approximately $2,200, with some scholarships offered.  If interested, see counselor by November 1 to be nominated.  Then you will receive detailed information in the mail, without obligation.  Jordan students who have attended in the past have found it a worthwhile experience.

 

Discover Card Scholarship –   Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge may apply.  Applications for the 2009 program may be submitted at http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml  December 1, 2008, and January 31, 2009.

Jefferson County Junior Miss Program – Based upon interview, talent, scholastics, self-expression, and fitness.  A total of $15,850 in scholarships was awarded last year to Jefferson County participants.  Junior girls may download an application at  www.jefcojrmiss.org.  Additional information can be found by calling the 24-hour voice mail number, 868-8686 and leaving name and number.  Number of participants is limited.  Apply as soon as possible. 

 

University of Mississippi Lott Leadership Institute, for current juniors – Earn 6 hours of college credit in political science and speech. Sessions are May 31-July 3 or June 27-July 30.   $600 fee includes a required trip to Washington, D.C.  Other expenses are covered by a scholarship.   Juniors must have 15 core credits and 3.5 GPA.  An ACT of 25 or above increases chances of being accepted.  You must be nominated by a counselor.  Let Ms. Henry know you are interested before January 31.