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Dear Parents and Students:

With the world economy creating and shifting jobs every day, experts say that college is your best shot at learning how to live in this world and to think on your own. To help our students prepare to enter college, the path to a craft or profession that will form the centerpiece to their lives, we are providing the attached information which includes tips to college success and how to prepare for college.

We have also included deadline dates and criteria for eligibility on selected scholarships. All Academy scholarship applications are due on February 15, 2006. Students are reminded that letters of recommendation from faculty and industry personnel should be requested as soon as possible. It may be helpful to provide them with a resume or brief outline of your accomplishments, activities and any information that should be included in the letter of recommendation. Students who completed an internship this past summer should request a general letter of recommendation to be used for scholarship and/or college applications.

All seniors are required to complete a minimum of one scholarship application as a requirement in their Language Arts and Marketing classes in addition to the school’s requirement of completing the scholarship application for the Kiwanis Club Scholarship

in order to qualify for Senior activities.

Seniors should complete the required paperwork needed to take the SAT or ACT tests. The calendar of testing dates along with scholarship applications from various scholarship programs is attached. Additional scholarships will be announced throughout the year as they are received by this office or through the CAP office. Please visit the school’s web site at http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net for up-to-date information on deadline dates and scholarships.

We hope this information is helpful in your quest to secure college financial assistance. Please note all deadline dates and ask your teachers and/or counselor to review your applications and essays before submission. Best of luck!

Sincerely,

Lupe Ferran Diaz, Ph.D.

Site Specialist, NAF Academies

WEB SITES

FREE

WEB ADDRESS

INFORMATION

www.collegeboard.com

Information on how to prepare for the SAT and apply to take the entrance exam. Also offers college matchmaking service to help students find schools that fit their study interest.

www.princetonreview.com

Test preparation information and school searches, including business, law, medical and graduate programs.

www.number2.com

Online test preparation for the SAT, ACT and GRE exams. Nifty feature: Vocabulary builder to improve word knowledge; it provides tougher words as a student’s ability improves.

www.nacac.com/p&s.html

A section on the National Association of College Admissions Advisors for students and parents.

www.nacac.com/w_intro.html

This link from the main NACAC section provides great Web-based resources for college-bound students, including a section of study skills and tips from top schools.

www.fastweb.com

FastWeb, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.

www.facts.org

FACTS.org is Florida's official online student advising system! High school students, college students, parents, and even counselors can use the services provided on this website to help plan and track educational progress in Florida! FACTS.org is provided free by the Florida Department of Education to help students make informed choices about their education.

Scholarships Available to MBSH Academy Students

SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY

CRITERIA

WEB ADDRESS

IATAN

AOHT student; 2-4 year college majoring in field related to T&T; 80% GPA

One page essay; two letters of recommendation

http://www.iatan.org/pdf/321.pdf

AOHT—Advisory Board, St. Thomas, FIU, Bethune-Cookman

AOHT student; 2-4 year college majoring in T&T or Hospitality Mgt.

Essay; transcripts; three current teacher evaluations; one letter of recommendation from industry leader

http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Pillars

AOHT student; 2.8 GPA; US citizen or resident alien

One page essay; record of service to community; experience in hospitality industry; one letter of recommendation; finalist interview

See Ms Charmaine Williams for application in January 2006.

SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY

CRITERIA

WEB ADDRESS

City of Miami Beach

(Centerplate, SMG, GMCVB, City of Miami Beach)

2.5 GPA; US citizen or resident alien

Application; interest in the hospitality mgt fields; letters of recommendation; interview

http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/depts

/children/Scholarships%20100404.pdf

NAF Scholarships:

AT&T AOIT Scholarship; Viasinc AOIT Scholarship; Jesse Blackman Scholarship; Marriott Scholarship; Johnson & Wales University AOHT Scholarship; Johnson & Wales University AOIT Scholarship; NAF Alumni (AOHT) Business Scholarship

3.0 GPA; US citizen or resident alien; interest in hospitality mgt or information technology

Application; letters of recommendation

www.naf.org then go to College and Career Center

South Beach Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

AOHT student; 2-4 year college majoring in field related to T&T; 2.5 GPA

One page essay; record of service to the community; two teacher recommendations; finalist interview

http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net

VIC-Visitor Industry Council

AOHT graduate admitted to MDC or JWU; strong community service record, 2.5 GPA; committed to work in visitor industry for 2 years following graduation

Scholarship award covers books and full tuition at MDC or JWU

http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net

DECA Scholarships:

Harry Applegate; American Express; Claire’s Stores; Coca-Cola; USA; Finish Line; Hilton Hotels; Kmart; Marriott; NAPA; National Technical Honor Society; Otis Spunkmeyer; Sears; TJ Max; Walgreens

DECA's scholarship program provides over $250,000 in scholarships at the International Career Development Conference each year. More than 50 corporations, provide scholarships through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based.

http://www.deca.org/schol.html

SCHOLARSHIP

ELbIGIBILITY

CRITERIA

WEB ADDRESS

Florida DECA

Active DECA member; 2.8 GPA; 2-4 year college

Description of DECA accomplishments; evidence of leadership responsibility and character; two letters of recommendation and letter from DECA adviser and school administrator and employer; transcript

www.fldeca.org

Johnson&Wales University DECA

Active DECA member/District Officer

Transcript; attend JWU on full-time basis and participate in college DECA

February 15, 2005 or earlier if possible

Florida Business Technology Education Association

Senior applying to college and majoring in business curriculum

Leadership activities; community involvement; one page essay, three letters of reference; transcript

February 15, 2005

South by Southeast Professionals in Travel

AOHT student; major in T&T or hospitality mgt

3.0 GPA; scholarship covers tuition for two years at MDC

http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net

Women in IT Scholarships

Female student pursuing major in Information Technology

3.0 GPA; application

http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net

ISTTE-International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators

AOHT student majoring in T&T or hospitality mgt

3.0 GPA; application

www.istte.org

Guardian Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award

Guardian Life Insurance initiative designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their school and communities. Prizes totaling $30,000 are awarded to three top winners and 12 finalists each year, to further their entrepreneurial pursuits.

http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/ea_entry_form_2006.pdf

The Scholar Ship is a new model for international education. It is an oceangoing academic program for international students aboard a passenger ship dedicated exclusively to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

During a 16-week semester, we take you to eight countries on five continents, where you will pursue numerous opportunities through our Shore Program, which includes field programs, excursions and independent travel. Our shore program is highly integrated into our academic program, making for a sophisticated experiential education experience. You will be joined by 600 to 700 students from around the world who share your understanding of the importance of developing your intercultural competencies as a means to a successful career.

Onboard, you will be completely immersed in a multicultural living environment. Our international student body and staff form a learning community that integrates academic, cultural, and social experiences in programs that enhance personal and professional development.

To succeed in this increasingly interdependent world, you need more than linguistic abilities. You need the intercultural knowledge, understanding and leadership skills that come from experiences among many cultures. This is what the Scholar Ship can offer you.