As we come to the end of October, here are some last-minute opportunities you may want to take advantage of! Doodle 4 Google 2015 Google is awarding a $30,000 scholarship to the best Google Doodle designed by a student. This contest is open to K-12 and doodles must be submitted by December 7, […]
New SAT/PSAT Test Overview
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Here’s a wonderful overview of the upcoming changes to the SAT and PSAT. This information was recently prepared by Jean Burk of College Prep Genius: THE BASICS: The new SAT will be in effect spring of 2016. The new PSAT will be in effect fall 2015. The College Board only released a full-length test at the […]
Homeschooling 12th Grade
This is the fourth in a series of posts on what you should expect to be doing in each of your high school years as a homeschooled student. So, if this is your 12th-grade year – CONGRATULATIONS! You have made it! This will be the year that you put in the final pieces of the puzzle […]
College Scholarships for Homeschoolers – Nov. ’14
The theme this month is science! If science is your thing, here are a couple of college scholarships for homeschoolers that you should check out. Science Sleuth The premise behind this scholarship is to get more girls involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) BUT, you don’t have to be a girl to participate […]
High School Scholarships – September ’14
Here are a few high school scholarships that welcome applications from home educated students! Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Coca-Cola will be giving out $20,000 scholarships to 150 students through their Scholars Foundation this year. This is a highly competitive scholarship competition for high school seniors. Applicants must complete a detailed application giving information on their school […]
High School Scholarships – August ’14
Keepers of the Constitution: Service and Freedom Video Scholarship Contest For those of you who are into making short films – this scholarship is for you. Using this theme, create an inspiring video about why our freedoms, our Constitution and our Bill of Rights are worth defending; the price for protecting our freedoms; and our […]
High School Scholarships – July ’14
I know it’s summertime – but we can still work on some scholarship money for college, so here are a few more opportunities that you may want to check out! High school scholarships can make all of the difference during those college years! Wells Fargo College STEPS Sweepstakes Wells Fargo wants to keep you informed […]
High School Scholarships – June ’14
Here are a few new ideas for those of you who are looking for scholarships for college. Which should be all of you! Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship 2014 (now updated with the 2015 info) Are you heading someplace exciting this summer? If so, students in the 8th through 12th grades are invited to […]
HSLDA Photography Contest
Do you have a student who has an eye for photography? Well, it’s time once again for HSLDA’s annual photography contest where homeschooling students from ages 7 to 19 are invited to submit photographs to compete for cash prizes. Because entries are judged based on a student’s photographic skill, photos are not to be […]
High School Scholarships – May ’14
500 words! The scholarship theme for this blog is the 500 word essay! Each of the scholarships below requires an essay of just 500 words. The first two are aimed at seniors who are graduating this year and the third is open to all high school and college students – so before you close […]
