May 5, 2023

Hello SAIL Family,

Welcome to "SAILing Into the Future," SAIL High School’s weekly bulletin offering scholarship and volunteer information to our graduating seniors, upcoming seniors (Juniors), sailing sophomores, incoming freshman, and their families. This bulletin will keep you informed on college and career readiness information, such as college application deadlines, career fairs, volunteer opportunities, and opportunities to explore vocational studies. If you have any questions about any of the information found in Sailing Into the Future, you can contact Mrs. Quashier S. Flood-Strouble at [log in to unmask] 

                                                                              


Time is running out on these scholarships:  

  • Citizens for a Sustainable Future (CSF) Scholarship "$500.00"- Deadline is May 15, 2023 *

Upcoming Scholarships: 

  • James Edward Niles Memorial Scholarship -Deadline is May 31, 2023 *
  • PB&J Scholarship "$500.00-$1,000.00" - Deadline is May 31, 2023 - Apply HERE. 

 You have time to prepare for these scholarships:  

  • National Hook-Up of Black Woman, Inc (NHBW). The Gwen Cherry Scholarship "500.00-2,000.00"- Deadline is June 3, 2023. * 
  • Ethel Madison Memorial Scholarship (Flyer Attached): Deadline is late spring 2023 * 

    *indicates a local scholarship.


Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS)

Is an opportunity for students to develop leadership, communication, and essential life and social skills through hands-on learning and engagement. Attendees will receive invaluable mentorship to guide them as they prepare for college and future careers by participating in mock interviews with experts, getting help with college essays and applications, earning 50 community service hours. 

University of Miami Pre-College Summer Scholars Program & UM Academies 

This program will give rising sophomores and juniors a college experience. They are able to experience college before they graduate from high school. Students will gain confidence in their academic choices and ability to succeed in college.  This program offers two- and three-week sessions July 1st-July 21st. 

Summer Seminole Experience 

Free opportunity for rising high school seniors to visit Florida State University and learn more about CARE and the college experience. 

Eagles Rise Summer Academy

Tallahassee Community College offers the Eagles Rise Summer Academy. This award-winning program offers free tuition (up to 6 credits) and free textbooks for incoming students. Please see the attached flyer. 

Early Childhood Education

Tallahassee Community College offers the summer institute from June-August. This program is designed as an introduction to Early Childhood Education courses for students interested in attending TCC after high school. 

Mercer University 

Summer session for reading/ writing skills and college prep programs.  


Don’t Forget your Financial Aid and your Bright Futures applications!

This is a reminder that all college-bound seniors and their parents should have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Bright Futures Florida Financial Aid Application (FFA) applications. 

FAFSA applications opened on October 1st  2022 and close on June 30, 2023. To apply, click HERE.

Bright Futures Applications opened on December 1, 2022 and will close on August 31, 2023. To apply, click HERE. 



If you do not apply for Bright Futures (FFAA) by August 31st, 2023, you will NOT be eligible for the scholarship! It is best practice to have your applications submitted by May 25th, 2023, to avoid any delays in funding. Please have all community service or work hours submitted by May 25th , 2023. Community service or work hours are required to receive the Bright Futures Scholarship. 


Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp! This camp offers four sessions beginning in June and ending mid-August. This camp offers opportunities for your student to enhance their knowledge in piano, dance, visual arts, theatre, creative writing, and more. They also offer scholarships. Please click here for more information. 




  • rethink Energy Florida Volunteer (Many opportunities, please review the attached flyer)  
  • High School Bigs (Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Big Bend) Matching high school students with elementary or middle school students for four hours per month (mentorship and volunteer opportunity rolled into one) (Please review the attached flyer). 
  • Young Engineers of Tallahassee (Please review the attached flyer).  



  • Leon County Summer Youth jobs (ages 14-24). Application due MAY 5th!! 
  • Florida Summer Jobs! Camp Counselor opportunities for students ages 14-17 (Please review the attached flyer). 


Although a student is gifted and smart, we must always assess their maturity level when we sign them up for additional scholastic and community opportunities. We never want to overwhelm our students; We want to cultivate a love for learning and civic duty. However, prematurely assigning students additional scholastic or community-based opportunities can often lead to a distaste for it. We must always evaluate if the opportunity is good for the stage of maturation that our student is in.  Good opportunities can be great opportunities -- if the timing is right.

Please remember this when you sign your student up for good opportunities.

Sincerely,


Quashier S. Flood-Strouble 
School Counselor 
SAIL High School 
(850) 488-2468
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