The Counseling Department provides many services and programs for students, parents, and faculty to assist in achieving academic success and in exploring options for the future. The school houses a wealth of information concerning occupations and post-secondary choices. I am available to assist students and parents in their search for information concerning colleges, armed services, careers, and financial aid.
Parents and students may schedule an appointment through the Guidance Office.Parents may call Blue Mountain High School at 662-685-4706 to schedule a conference with the counselor.
I look forward to working with you and your student.
Mr. David Mason
For more information, call Mr. David Mason at 662.685.4706
Blue Mountain High School ACT Code
250-270
FastWeb
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Scholarships.com
The highest ranked organic search result for "scholarships" on all major search engines; compares students' talents, abilities and interests to relevant scholarship opportunities
Anycollege.com
This sight contains a college search engine that is constantly updated to provide the most accurate data available regarding colleges & admissions
ESF - Education Services Foundation
Mississippi's nonprofit resource for free college planning, scholarships, ZERO Fee Stafford Loans for student, low cost Parent Plus Loans, and student loan consolidation
IHL - Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Mississippi financial aid including MTAG & MESG (applications available on-line in January) Up to $3000 total in award for MTAG over 8 semesters of consecutive enrollment
Wachovia - educaid
This is an online resource for college financing
Mississipi Universities.com
The MS Office of Student Financial Aid now offers online application.
Phone Numbers: 1-800-327-2980 of 601-432-6997
Sallie Mae / College Answer
Data bases for thousands of scholarship opportunities
University of Miss Foundation Scholarship
Resume of achievements and participation in academic, extracurricular and community organizations as well as an exceptional ACT score. Most UM Foundation Scholars have a 30 or better ACT. Value of scholarship could be up to $24,000. www.olemiss.edu/financialaid . Deadline usually early Feb.
Best Buy Scholarship
Established to reward the well-rounded student. To learn more, visit www.BESTBUY.com & click "Community Relations". Scholarship info will be posted on website first week in January - deadline is first week in Jan
Christine and Clarence Day Scholarship
For business majors interested in Ole Miss www.bus.olemiss.edu Scholarships of $10,000 per year for four years. No application will be accepted before Dec 1st---deadline is Feb 1st
John C. Stennis Scholarship in Political Science
Open to students interested in political science as a major at Miss State. Must have a B average, be a resident in Miss., and be involved in leadership and community service. He/she must also have an interest in becoming active in public affairs. www.msstate.edu/dept/sfa for info on this and other scholarships @ Miss State--deadline usually around Feb. 1st
Lucky Day Scholarship
Need based scholarship. Must complete FAFSA. Go to financial aid link on Mississippi university websites. Deadline is first week in January.
Nissan Scholarship
Available to seniors with at least a 2.0 gpa and a 20 ACT who enroll full time in a Mississippi public community college or university. Must be a resident of Mississippi and have a history of leadership, and a demonstrated financial need. A two hundred word essay explaining applicant's plans for the future and reasons for choosing his/her particular field of study as it relates to the automobile industry is required. Deadline is March 1. Applications available spring.
Prudential Spirit of America Scholarship
Recognizes students in middle and high school who have demonstrated exemplary community service. State Honorees receive $1,000 & trip to Washington, D.D.-- National Honorees receive $5,000 grants . Must have been engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after Sept. 1, 2005. www.prudential.com/spirit
Toyota Community Scholars
For seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Info @ www.Toyota.com.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
www.walmartfoundation.org Go to education. This is a $1000 scholarship need-based scholarship. Applicant must provide information from previous year’s tax returns. Applications are available online December 1st---deadline is January.
Access Code is SWCS
Navy ROTC/Nurse Scholarship
Four years of full tuition and all expenses, plus monthly stipend of $250.00 - $400.00 at over 130 college and universities. Minimum ACT 22. Go to www.nrotc.navy.mil/application/defaulf.cfm
AXA
Offers $2000 scholarships to seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in school, the community, and the workplace. Application available around November 15 and can be found @ www.axaonline.com Deadline is around Feb. 20th.
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
$1500 awards to eligible students with financial need. Visit www.usafunds.org for details and application. Application will be posted October 2 for the 2008-09 college school year. Deadline is March 15, 2008.
Educational Services Scholarship (ESF)
Fifty $1000 scholarships awarded in Mississippi 500 word Essay required on ESF selected topic for current scholarship year. www.esfweb.com Deadline is Feb. 1st.
College STEPS Program Scholarship Sweepstakes
One hundred $1000 tuition awards nationally. Random drawing held each month from October to May. Sign up online at www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
AXA Achievement Scholarship
One $10,000 recipient in each state plus 10 national winners selected from this group to receive an additional $15,000 each. Get info and application at
SAE Engineering Scholarship
For engineering majors range in value from $1000 to $10,000 at various schools. Applications available @ www.sae.org Deadline is first of December
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Application is available @ www.coca-colascholars.org , click the apply on hyperlink, then Four Year Award for Seniors ,click Coca-Cola Scholars Application. Criteria for selection include leadership, community service, and work history.
Mississippi Concrete Industries Essay Contest
$1000 to first place winner in Mississippi. Juniors and Seniors eligible to enter. Go to www.mississippiconcrete.com/downloads/EssayContest.pdf or call number on webpage. Deadline is first week in November.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
Nationally recognized scholarship programs providing financial assistance for students with financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity www.horatioalger.org
Education is Freedom
The Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program provides college scholarships in the amount of $2000 (renewable for three subsequent years) to high school seniors that meet the program criteria www.educationisfreedom.org/scholarships/scholarships.asp
Champions for Children
Largest privately-funded scholarship program in Miss. ($1,000 - $5,000) Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to improving lives of young people through mentoring. www.msmentoring.org
Gatlin Family Scholarships
The University of Mississippi program for north Miss and Memphis areas. $3000 to incoming freshmen majoring in business (academic performance, test scores, and leadership potential. www.olemissbusiness.com/scholarships
Deadline: Feb 1, 2009
Miss. Municipal League
Two $1000 scholarships for Miss high school seniors planning to attend college in Miss. Essay "Why I Should Consider a Career in Municipal Government". Can focus on any career in Mun. Govt.(engineers, city planners, fire chiefs, city clerks, mayors, aldermen, etc) www.mmlonline.com/data2/2007,,lscholarship.pdf
Miss University For Women
Scholars' Day March 9 www.muw.edu/admissions for printable scholarship application
National Restaurant Association
This scholarship is for high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to both a post-secondary food service education and a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. (chefs, managers, caterers, etc) www.restaurant.org
The American Legion Education
Assistance Programs
$500 scholarshipHigh School senior or graduate must be MS resident, child of WWI,WWII, Korean or Vietnam Conflicts, Lebanon, Panama, and Persian Gulf veteran. Need based program. Contact Local Am Legion Auxiliary Unit or American Legion Auxiliary, Dept Headquarters, Dept Secretary, PO Box 1382, Jackson, MS 39215-1382 Deadline: March 1
POW / MIA
Free tuition and room at any state supported college or university in Miss. Dependent children up to age 23, of veteran parents who were officially reported as POW/MIA in Southeast Asia or were prisoners of foreign govt
www.ihl.state.ms.us
National Honor Society
200 $1000 awards. Each chapter can nominate 2 seniors Deadline: Jan 19, 2009 email--nhs@principals.org
United Negro College Fund
Nation's largest, oldest higher education assistance organization. Go to www.unfo.org/scholarships
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc.
Private foundation encouraging careers in journalism. The Journalist's Road to Success offered online by the Newspaper Fund
www.dow-jones.com/newfund --lists financial aid from newspapers, professional societies, and journalism related organizations for students majoring in journalism and mass communications
American Dental Hygienists' Association Institute for Oral Health
50 awards ranging from $1000 - $1500 for full-time dental hygiene students at the certificate/associate, baccalaureate levels. Need-based.
Email: institute@adha.net or www.adha.org/institute
Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Federally funded, state-administered program to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. Request an application from: Tony Webster, Mississippi Dept of Education, P O Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205
E email: twebster@mde.k12.ms.us
Web site: www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
Applications available in February. Deadline 1st Monday in May
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Tri-state EssayScholarship
Deadline March 1.
See Mr. Mason for more information.
Gumtree Essay Scholarship
Deadline April
See Mr. Mason for more information.