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Attack the Financial Aid Process... the Jaguar way!
Be fierce and powerful like the Jaguar. Knowledge is power - know the terms and time lines! Click here to download information to help in your scholarship and financial aid planning. [Posted July 26]
JAG Scholarship Forecast Bulletin 
Click here to preview many of the scholarship opportunities that may be available during the coming school year! Opportunities are posted for all grades. The listing includes scholarship criteria and anticipated deadline information. Forecast your scholarship future! [Posted July 7]
Just in Scholarships (listed in the order received)... please remember to look at the current month's posting and download the complete JAG Scholarship Bulletin!
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Susana de Moya Foundation Award for 2012 applications due May 25th. Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 18 and have at least one parent born in the Dominican Republic. Application and additional criteria can be found on the foundation web site at http://sdmfoundation.org/blog/awards/. Please note: High school seniors are not eligible for this award. A suggested link for use by students who are currently seniors in High School can be found on the foundation web site at www.sdmfoundation.org. The deadline to apply is May 25. [Posted May 21]
Blacks in Government Dept. of Interior Chapter 2012 Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Applicants must be a graduating senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Open to all seniors regardless of ethnicity. Awards range up to $1,000. Recommendations, essay and high school transcript required. Click here to download application. The deadline to apply is June 8. [Posted May 9]
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship offered to juniors and seniors. $1,000 award. Scholarships are awarded based on a 500 to 1000 word essay. Visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships for essay criteria and submission instructions. The deadline to apply is June 15. [Posted May 9]
PCA Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program for junior athletes! Scholarship program is open to high school juniors who best exemplify a Triple-Impact Competitor, someone who makes positive contributions in personal mastery (makes oneself better), leadership (makes teammates better), and honoring the game (makes the school better). Applications are available online at www.positivecoach.org. The deadline to apply is May 31. [Posted May 3]
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards are open to Hispanic/Latino high school juniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must have US citizenship or permanent residency. Several opportunities for educational grants and prizes are available. Apply online at www.HispanicHeritage.org. The deadline for application is July 6. [Posted April 20]
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Scholarships with May 2012 deadlines..
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP: open to JUNIORS and SENIORS; $1,000 award; click here to apply; DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 28 (ONLINE APPLICATION) [Posted April 10]
CHARLES W. THOMAS 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS: open to SENIORS who are members or potential members of the Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union; $1,000 award; 1,000 word essay on “What are your best qualities, and how do they compare to the best qualities of credit unions, Mid-Atlantic FCU in particular?”; DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 31 (NW students will find copies of scholarship criteria in the JAG Scholarships-PRIVATE ORGANIZATION file in the College/Career Information Center) [Posted March 21]
WiseChoice $2,500 “Find the Right College” SCHOLARSHIP: open to high school students; requires registration (free); respond (200 words max) to “Do you think “college fit matters” in the college selection process?” Be prepared to explain your answer with an online response at www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid=gcfx; DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: MAY 31 (ONLINE) [Posted January 10] Scholarships with June 2012 & beyond deadlines...
AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP: open to SENIORS; 1,000 word essays on theme “What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?” Scholarships are offered on the basis of character and essay content; $500; DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: OCTOBER 5 (ONLINE) [Posted January 1]
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS: open to Hispanic/Latino high school juniors; minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale); US citizenship/permanent residency required; educational grants offered in several categories; visit www.HispanicHeritage.org to apply; DEADLINE TO APPLY: JULY 6 (ONLINE APPLICATION) [Posted April 18]
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS: open to SENIORS who are the sons and daughters of MC alumni; $2,000 award; minimum 2.5 GPA requirement; applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming MC semester; applicant must have also completed the Montgomery College Foundation Scholarship application (available online late spring at montgomerycollege.edu – Financial Aid link); financial need may be considered; high school transcript required; applications are available online at https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/alumnischolarship/; DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 30 (ONLINE) [Posted February 1]
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: open to SENIORS who are planning to attend MC; $250 to $3,000; the Foundation offers over 300 scholarships; applications are available through the MC Financial Aid website (grants/scholarships) http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/MCFoundationScholarship/
DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 8 (ONLINE) [Posted March 19]
BigSun SCHOLARSHIP: open to SENIOR ATHLETES; $500 award; not sport specific; applicant must be currently involved in some sport at their high school or in their community; visit www.bigsunathletics.com to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JUNE 22, 2012 [Posted October 20]
DRS GUARDIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND: open to JUNIORS and/or SENIORS who are children of National Guardsmen killed during service to their country; visit www.drsfoundation.net/guard/ for more information; DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 30 (ONLINE APPLICATION) [Posted January 3]
JTG SCHOLARSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL TRANSLATION OR INTERPRETATION offered by the American Translators Association: open to SENIORS planning to pursue a degree in either scientific and technical translation or interpretation (foreign language); applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA; applications are available online; $2,500 award; visit www.atanet.org; DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 6 (ONLINE APPLICATION) [Posted January 20]
Complete JAG Scholarship Bulletin "What's Available Now"
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Additional Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources:
"Getting the Most out of Financial Aid" aired on the Today Show. A great 5 minute overview for parents and students on the financial aid process, what you need to know and how to get the most out of the financial aid office! Take a look. [Posted January 20]
"Paying for College" Student Resource Guide (includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, resource books and websites). Updated September 2011 for 2011-2012. Published courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congressional District 34-California.
Did you miss the 'Paying Your Way' Financial Aid 101 Seminar at Northwest on Dec. 6? Click the link to view the Power Point presentation. Seminar packets are also available in the College/Career Information Center. [Posted December 7]
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) College & Career Information web site includes scholarship listings and important information to assist with post-secondary planning.
FAFSA filing tip: Remember to check the state's FAFSA deadline for the schools you are applying to. File the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Check out this new tool from FAFSA on the Web! Students and parents can now op to transfer tax data directly from the IRS. Visit FAFSA FAQs for more information.
FAFSA 4caster!
The FAFSA4caster presented by Federal Student Aid. Preparing for college takes planning and organization. Paying for college takes financial aid. The FAFSA4caster will help you get an early start on the financial aid process.
Assistance with the FAFSA...
- FREE of charge. Appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling (240) 567-5644. Montgomery College Educational Opportunity Center, 7600 Takoma Avenue HC 135, Takoma Park, MD 20912
- College Goal Maryland held in February each year. Registration to attend will be online at CollegeGoalSundayMD.org or call 1.877.632.4709. FREE to families.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Web Sites!
www.problemsolver.maryland.gov
Valuable information for Maryland residents - Click on the Education link
www.Scholarships4Students.com
Great resource for scholarship searching - search by several categories.
www.SchoolSoup.com
Scholarship opportunities for all students. Search for information on colleges and universities and hundreds of careers
The Scholarship List published by the Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF). An extensive list of scholarships that may not inquire about immigration status or require a valid social security number to redeem the award. [Posted August 2011]
From the Maryland Higher Education Commission: Use the College Aid Calculator for Maryland students and families
WIN SCHOLARSHIP MONEY USING PETERSON'S StudentEdge! Northwest High School now offers FREE access to The Student Edge, Peterson's online college and career planning tool. Highlights of the program include finding the best college for a student's academic goals, social interests, and financial needs, access to a scholarship database, college testing preparation & career interest tools.
from FundingCollege.org The "AWARD LETTER". An award letter, by definition, is the college or university's offer of financial aid.
... Contact the financial aid office at each of the schools' your son or daughter has applied to and been offered admission. Ask them the date they send out award letters and when you can expect to receive yours. If you have received your award letter, contact the awarding schools Financial Aid Office and ask them to walk you through each award and your financial obligation, if any, after graduation.
... Once you receive your award letters, make a list of what each school's deadline date is to respond. Award letters should state how much "free money" (grants and scholarships), if any the college is offering your family. The award letter will also state how much and what kind of loan money they are offering your family to make up the total cost difference.
Fastweb.com is a great resource for Award Letter Explanations!
Sample Award Letters
For families who DO qualify for need-based financial aid
For families who DO NOT qualify for need-based financial aid
STAR Scholarship Information for Previous Winners!
Are you a recipient of the STAR Foundation Scholarship? If so, click here to find out how to receive your award. [Posted June 11]
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS!!!. Helpful information from the Federal Trade Commission
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