Welcome to College Corner Seniors!
This newsletter will be sent out every two weeks with important updates, so please watch out. It will cover the college application process, college and career events available in our community, vital scholarships and financial information, and many other topics.
Reminders:
October 25th: Senior Kick Off!
Dress business casual
October 28th: CUNY Application due (Fee waiver from 21st to Nov 15th)
October 28th: St. Joseph University info session
The SUNY Fee Waiver period has started. Start working on your application or making an account. The fee waiver deadline is November 1st.
Your recommender will not write you your letter if you do not submit a brag sheet to them!
Your essay for CUNY is due as soon as you finish it. Please work on your final drafts!
Scholarships
Please look at these great websites for scholarships.
You can search for more scholarships on these sites:
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete.
1. Clarkson University Full Ride Scholarship - December 1st
Eligibility:
Meet all Clarkson University admission requirements.
Apply to Clarkson University
You will receive a full scholarship through a Children's Aid partnership if accepted to the university.
Deadline: November 12th
Eligibility:
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.
Male and female students compete separately.
They are ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year.
Deadline: October 30th
Eligibility:
High school Senior
A US Citizen or permanent resident
Planning to attend a four-year institution
You have a chance to win up to $20,000 in scholarships. Complete learning modules to earn money!
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at mchowdhury@fdaiii.com.
Guidance Team
Frederick Douglass Academy III
3630 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
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