Datatel Scholarships
As a Datatel Client, Millsaps is pleased to offer our students
wonderful scholarship opportunities through the Datatel Scholars Foundation.
These competitive scholarships are avilable for undergraduate and graduate
students. Both full-time and part-time students may apply.
Applications must be completed online no later than January 31.
Each applicant is required to submit two letters of recommendation from
Millsaps faculty or staff; an official transcript(s) of grades with
college
or university seal; a personal statement essay reflecting the importance
of the scholarship(s) for which they are applying (for students applying
for more than one scholarship, write ONE essay that discusses the aspect
of each scholarship applied for); and a list of achievements.
Millsaps will select semi-finalist applications in each category and
make the nomination to the Datatel Scholars Foundation for consideration
in the final competition. All applications are evaluated on a scale of
100%. Ratings are compiled according to the following:
- 40% -- Quality of the Personal Statement essay
- 30% -- Academic Merit (OFFICIAL transcripts)
- 20% -- Achievements (Honors/Awards, Employment, Campus and/or Charitable
organization participation, etc.)
- 10% -- Two Letters of Recommendation (Must be Millsaps faculty and/or
staff)
More information on these scholarship opportunities can be found by visiting the Datatel Scholars Foundation website.
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship (2 Millsaps semi-finalists)
Requirement: For any student currently enrolled at Millsaps.
Personal Statement Essay: The personal statement essay should summarize
the educational goals, where the applicant has been as an individual,
and where they hope their education will take them. Essay should also
indicate the difference a Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship would
make in their life and to those around them.
Anglefire Scholarship (2 Millsaps semi-finalists)
Requirement: For any student who is currently enrolled at Millsaps,
who is a Vietnam Veteran, or dependent of a Vietnam Veteran. Scholarships
are also available for soldiers who served in Operation Desert Storm,
Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Personal Statement Essay: The personal statement essay should discuss
how the conflict has affected the applicant personally, summarize how
the conflict has impacted their education goals, and describe how
being awarded an Anglefire scholarship will help them achieve their
goals.
Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship (1 Millsaps semi-finalist)
Requirement: For any student currently enrolled at Millsaps, after experiencing
a 5-year or longer absence.
Personal Statement Essay: The personal statement essay should discuss
the impact of being a returning student, the challenges of combining
life
interests, such as work and family, along with school, and the importance
of receiving this scholarship to help achieve a dream.
Nancy Goodhue-Lynch Scholarship (1 Millsaps semi-finalist)
Requirement: For any undergraduate student currently enrolled at Millsaps,
who is majoring in an Information Technology curriculum program.
Personal Statement Essay: The personal statement essay should explain
why the applicant chose to study an Information Technology curriculum
program, the impact of technology on their future, and the importance
of receiving the Nancy Goodhue-Lynch scholarship.
Other New Scholarships
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
The USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships program will award renewable
scholarships to students with financial need. Plans are to award $3.2
million
in new scholarships to full- and half-time undergraduate students and
full-time graduate students. Full-time students are eligible for up
to
$1,500 awards, and half-time undergraduates may qualify for $750 awards.
Up to 50 percent of the scholarships will be targeted to students who,
in addition to demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic-minority
group or are physically disabled.
Applications will be accepted through February 15 and are available
by visiting http://www.usafunds.org/borrowers/access_to_education_scholarship.html
AmeriCorps
All across the country, AmeriCorps members are tackling tough problems
such as illiteracy, hunger and homelessness. These men and women, age
17 and older, dedicate a year to serve their communities - tutoring children,
building homes, helping fight wildfires, and restoring national parks.
In return, they get lots of benefits:
- An education award for college, graduate school or vocational school,
or to pay off student loans.
- A modest living allowance and health insurance
- Invaluable skills for the future - leadership, teamwork and much more.
For more information, please visit www.americorps.org.
The National Scholars Honor Society
The National Scholars Honor Society is an academic honors organization
dedicated to actively encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding high academic
achievement in all areas of study. The Society strives to reward and encourage
personal growth and development, as well as engender a sense of civic
responsibility and dedication to our great nation. Our members include
thousands of America's brightest minds and top achievers in the Arts,
the Sciences, Business, Medicine, Law, and olitics.
For more detailed information please visit http://www.collegehonors.org/.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships and 50 women will
each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an
undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university,
or vocational technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree
from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000
award.
Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous
achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at
least 10 years ago.
Applications are available in all Talbots U.S. stores and must be postmarked
no later than March 3. For more detailed information visit http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Competitive award of $2,500 scholarships for two outstanding AICPA student
affiliate members pursuing studies in accounting, finance or information
systems who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Selection Committee, show
significant potential to become successful business people.
Application and all materials must be received by April . For
application and more detailed information, please call (212) 596-6224.
Should you have questions or concerns regarding these scholarship opportunities,
please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (601) 974-1220 or e-mail
financialaid@millsaps.edu.
