1 October 2017 Career Center Newsletter October Events: 10/19: Thursday, Financial Aid Information Night: 6pm in the Library New! New!...... It’s FAFSA Filing Time Now! Computers available 5pm! 10/3: Towson University, MD 10/6: Stevenson University of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland 10/11: PSAT exam administration periods 1 – 4. $16 due by October 3 for 11 th graders 10/12: Frostburg State University, MD 10/13: Hollins University, VA, Morgan State University 10/17: Careers in Law Enforcement and Criminal Studies, CCSO, MD 10/18: La Plata Police Explorers’ Unit 10/23: Delaware State University, Military Monday, U.S. Armed Services Lunch Displays 10/23 to 10/27: Maryland College Application Week for Seniors 10/25: Hood College of Maryland Sign-ups Career Center clipboards Bring your agenda book for Mrs. Welch to sign a pass. October 24, Tuesday, 6:30pm, Library, College Admissions Application Night COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY REGIONAL INFORMATION NIGHTS: Remember you must know that selective and highly selective colleges require you to come to them! Information concerning various college visits, seminars, and workshops to meet the representatives from colleges across our nation is available on your prospective college’s website. Some flyers and cards are in the Career Center. These colleges are not able to visit every school and have designed these programs to allow you to come to them for information and admissions advice. Highly selective colleges do not send admissions reps to McDonough. You must look up their schedule for information sessions and visit with them. Getting to know the admissions reps for our area is very important in the college admissions process. Colleges see your attendance at such information sessions and open house dates as demonstrated interest in their college. Don’t forget fall merit scholarships may need nominations from teachers, counselors, or administrators. Check your colleges’ financial aid office. Do not hesitate to contact your college rep. They are waiting for you! Get to know your REP! FAFSA: Free Application Federal Student Aid October Launch Now! The FAFSA is the federal form that all colleges, career and technical institutions and other institutes use to determine the financial need of its applicants and prepare student financial award documents. The federal government prefers that you file your FAFSA online. A worksheet for the FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When completing the FAFSA it is essential that you refer to the official instructions provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
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October 2017 Career Center Newsletter
October Events:
10/19: Thursday, Financial Aid Information Night: 6pm in the Library New! New!...... It’s FAFSA Filing Time Now! Computers available 5pm! 10/3: Towson University, MD
10/6: Stevenson University of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
10/11: PSAT exam administration periods 1 – 4. $16 due by October 3 for 11th graders
10/12: Frostburg State University, MD
10/13: Hollins University, VA, Morgan State University 10/17: Careers in Law Enforcement and Criminal Studies, CCSO, MD
10/18: La Plata Police Explorers’ Unit
10/23: Delaware State University, Military Monday, U.S. Armed Services Lunch Displays
10/23 to 10/27: Maryland College Application Week for Seniors
10/25: Hood College of Maryland
Sign-ups Career Center clipboards Bring your agenda book for Mrs. Welch to sign a pass. October 24, Tuesday, 6:30pm, Library, College Admissions Application Night
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY REGIONAL INFORMATION NIGHTS:
Remember you must know that selective and highly selective colleges require you to come to them!
Information concerning various college visits, seminars, and workshops to meet the representatives
from colleges across our nation is available on your prospective college’s website. Some flyers and
cards are in the Career Center. These colleges are not able to visit every school and have designed
these programs to allow you to come to them for information and admissions advice. Highly selective
colleges do not send admissions reps to McDonough. You must look up their schedule for
information sessions and visit with them. Getting to know the admissions reps for our area is very
important in the college admissions process. Colleges see your attendance at such information
sessions and open house dates as demonstrated interest in their college. Don’t forget fall merit
scholarships may need nominations from teachers, counselors, or administrators. Check your
colleges’ financial aid office. Do not hesitate to contact your college rep. They are waiting for you!
Get to know your REP!
FAFSA: Free Application Federal Student Aid October Launch Now!
The FAFSA is the federal form that all colleges, career and technical institutions and other institutes use to determine the financial need of its applicants and prepare student financial award documents. The federal government prefers that you file your FAFSA online. A worksheet for the FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
When completing the FAFSA it is essential that you refer to the official
instructions provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
It is extremely important that the FAFSA be filed as soon as possible after October 1st. New federal guidelines allow families to use their prior year tax returns for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Class of 2018 may use their families’ 2016 tax returns to complete the application. Taking advantage of the IRS Data Retrieval Option allows you to transfer tax information directly from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to the FAFSA application, thus eliminating errors and providing accurate account of you and your parent’s income.
The FAFSA will not be processed without the appropriate signatures. When filing online, students and a parent must sign the FAFSA electronically. Students may electronically sign their FAFSA and make corrections to the FAFSA on the web if they have registered for a FSA ID Number. REGISTER NOW for a Federal Student Aid Number at www.fafsa.gov. Click on the lock icon and register.
A FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of
Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access
your own personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA®) at fafsa.gov.
If you are a parent of a dependent student, you will need your own FSA ID if you want to sign
your child's FAFSA electronically. If you have more than one child attending college, you can
use the same FSA ID to sign all applications. Please note: Each FSA ID user must have a unique
e-mail address. As a parent who has an existing PIN with FAFSA, your information will merge
creating a new FSA ID for your use in signing each child’s FAFSA documents.
Your FSA ID is used to sign legally binding documents electronically. It has the same legal status as a written signature. Don't give your FSA ID to anyone—not even to someone helping you fill out the FAFSA. Sharing your FSA ID could put you at risk of identity theft!
Everyone who is considering some type of post-secondary education (any
accredited 4-year or 2-year college, technical, trade, or business school) should file a FAFSA. Even if you believe your income is too high to qualify for Federal aid, you must file the FAFSA to be eligible for student loans and many scholarships or grants. If you wait to file your FAFSA until your plans for next fall are definite, many of the sources of money will be exhausted.
Be sure that you do not miss any deadlines. If you are applying to MD State
schools, your FAFSA should filed by February 15th in order to meet the
State Financial Aid deadline of March 1st. In order to be eligible for Maryland State Programs, you must list a Maryland school on the FAFSA. UMD-College Park wants January 1 filing. Even if a Maryland school may not be your first choice, list it first so that you are assured of being entered into the state’s database. This first MD school listed should be the most expensive MD school to which you are planning to apply so that your state aid is based on the highest tuition cost.
Make sure your FAFSA is accurate, complete, and it is signed.
How You Can Maximize Student Aid, ‘12 by Tracy Foote
Kaplan’s ASVAB Preparation Book, 2011 Edition
Knock ‘em Dead, The Ultimate Job Search Guide 2011
Peterson’s 440 Great Colleges for Top Students 2009
Peterson’s Best College Admission Essays, 3rd Edition, ’04: 50 sample essays from
successful college applications
Peterson’s Nursing Programs 2013, Nelnet Company
Peterson’s Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning
The Psychology Major, 4th Edition, by Landrum & Davis
Top 100 Health-Care Careers; JIST 2011
The College Application Essay by S. McGinty, CB ‘12-13(4)
Campus Visits & College Interviews, CB, Z. Schneider 3rd Edition ’12 (4)
In addition to the above new arrivals, books are available to compare and research college
choices. Of course, some books are reference materials and cannot be checked out.
Others may be checked out through Mrs. Welch and due by return date to the Career
Center.
Our library/media center also has college information books and ACT/SAT test prep
books. As well as AP course handbooks for aid and help. Lots of computers this year!
Utilize these resources!
Eight computers are available for student use to research, apply to colleges, complete
scholarship applications, etc. in the Career Center. Make sure you are utilizing the resources at
www.ccboe.com/mcdonough and click on Career Center...including this monthly newsletter!
October Grade Level Reminders
9th Grade Freshmen:
High achieving, four-year college bound freshmen should consider taking the PSAT on October 11. Bring your $16 cash or check made payable to McDonough HS by October 4th to register. Take advantage of free prep at www.khanacademy.org/sat.
Plan and become involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.
Position yourself for leadership opportunities, ex. SGA officer.
Keep up your grades. Be sure teachers know you care! Ninth grade counts!
If you are struggling with course work, be sure to seek tutoring. www.khanacademy.org
READ as much as you can. Reading has a huge effect on your vocabulary, hence your standardized test results.
Remember to utilize your free Career Cruising accounts to research colleges and scholarships as well as finding your dream career!
Start saving money for senior year expenses …..getting into college is expensive!
Prepare to take the PSAT October 11. Use the PSAT Official Guide given to you in English class. Practice questions are www.collegeboard.org and www.khanacademy.org/sat.
Stay involved in extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
Keep up your grades and seek tutoring if needed. Make sure your teachers know you are a serious student. www.khanacademy.org offers free, online instruction and enrichment.
Visit the Career Center to pick up information left by college reps to gain information about college programs. Use the Book of Majors to explore college studies and find the colleges that offer those majors. Talk about other resources available in the Career Center to help you search for prospective colleges.
Use your Career Cruising account to research and update your career matches. Visit www.careercruising.com and the other web links on the Career Center webpage to continue your searches. If you forgot your password, see your counselor or Mrs. Welch.
Start or continue your resume.
Save money for senior year expenses ….getting into college is expensive!
11th Grade Juniors:
Register for the October 11 PSAT. Bring cash or a check payable to McDonough HS for $16. Due by October 4. As a junior, the PSAT qualifies you for the National Merit Scholarship competition, National Achievement Competition and National Hispanic Competition.
Keep up your grades. Seek tutoring if you need help. Study hard and aim for that A or B!
Set up or add to your personal file or bin which includes awards, articles, prizes, etc. earned. Be sure to update your resume. Use these artifacts to create your senior portfolio!
Visit the Career Center often as college reps are still scheduling visits to your school. Sign-up to speak to the reps and begin creating your list of prospective colleges. Check for
college fairs at www.gotomyncf.com or www.nationalcollegefairs .org to register.
Highly selective colleges are hosting information sessions for students and families. Check the posters and flyers in the Career Center and stairwell hall as well as checking the website of your prospective colleges for dates and times. Attendance shows demonstrated interest!
Save money for senior year expenses…getting into college is expensive!
Use www.khanacademy.org for free, online instruction and enrichment....tutoring!
12th Grade Seniors:
If you are four-year college bound, make sure you are registered for the appropriate college entrance exams required by your prospective colleges. Missed deadlines will cost you heavily this year as there are no stand-by, walk-in test takers permitted by SAT or ACT. The December ACT deadline is November 3th.
Sign-up in the Career Center to speak to prospective college reps and use the many resources of the Career Center to narrow your choices. Check the posters, flyers and the colleges’ website for important dates, times, and other information.
Continue to work on completing your college applications gathering all the required documents and recommendations. Make sure you apply by the early action or priority
dates. Remember selecting the early decision date locks you into a binding contract to attend that college. Keep a copy of your completed applications. Use the sample college application essay books available in the Career Center and Library to help you polish application essays. English teachers are available during H.E.R.D. time to review essays.
Attend college open houses and information sessions to find out if your choice is a good fit for you. Look at some of the opportunities posted in Career Center.
Remember to ask for any separate applications that are needed for financial aid opportunities. Many colleges have early fall deadlines for specific merit scholarships. Check with the financial aid office and/or their website for available scholarships. Some of these merit and service scholarships require a nomination from your high school counselor or another high school recommender.
File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1 at www.fafsa.gov. Make sure you attend all information nights being held at your high school. Financial Aid Night will be held on different dates in October at each of the seven Charles County high schools. McDonough’s FA Night is October 19 at 6:00pm. Computers will be available at 5pm in the Library to register for the FSA ID #. Feel free to attend a session at any of the high schools. Use your Career Cruising account to search for scholarships. Ask Mrs. Welch for the handout, “The Skinny on Scholarships.”
NCAA Eligibility Center Information
Any junior wishing to play collegiate sports at the Division I or Division II level needs to register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Initial-Eligibility Center at this time. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org for all the pertinent information you will need to compete in college. Remember ACT/SAT test scores are reported directly from the testing agencies to NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center. When registering for the exams, include “9999” in the send score reports section.
Want to Play College Sports? You MUST Know Your Core Course GPA. McDonough High School has teamed up with CoreCourseGPA.com to provide custom online software to all student-athletes to assist in tracking their progress towards meeting NCAA initial eligibility requirements.
CoreCourseGPA.com calculates core course GPA for both the Division I and II, provides
corresponding minimum SAT/ACT scores, and a detailed report of core course credits earned and needed. All student-athletes are encouraged to activate their FREE membership to begin tracking their core course GPA and learn more about important recruiting topics. The sooner, the better - every semester counts!
Activate Your FREE Membership Step 1: Go to www.CoreCourseGPA.com Step 2: In the “New Member Account Creation” box, enter: School ID: __210823___________ School Code: 725900544
Don’t have the GPA or college entrance exam scores needed for a four-year college? Think junior colleges! Think community colleges! Many community and junior colleges across the country have full athletic programs including tackle football. Visit the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association’s website at www.njcaa.org and find out where you can use your talents while building your academic skills for transfer to a four-year college or university program. See September’s Career Center Newsletter for other NCAA eligibility information or visit www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Military News
Military Service Academies
You can earn an officer commission in the United States armed forces through one of the federal
service academies, also referred to as military academies. The academies are colleges for the
undergraduate education and training of commissioned officers for the United States armed forces.
The United States operates five service academies:
United States Military Academy - West Point, New York
http://www.usma.edu
United States Naval Academy - Annapolis, Maryland
http://www.usna.edu
United States Coast Guard Academy - New London, Connecticut
http://www.uscg.edu/opportunity/
United States Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, New York
http://www.usmma.edu
United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs, Colorado
http://www.academyadmissions.com
How to Receive an Appointment to a Military Academy
Applicants to all service academies, except for the United States Coast Guard Academy, must obtain a
nomination to the school either through a Senator or Representative, the Vice President, or the
President. Applicants to the Coast Guard Academy compete in a nationwide competitive process for
nominations. Applicants are encouraged to seek nominations from ALL nominating sources.
Contact Information: Visit the websites to determine their nomination process, application deadlines and interview dates. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin – www.cardin.senate.gov - Applications must be received by November 2.
Senator Chris Van Hollen -- https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/ - Applications must be received in the Rockville office by October 6. Representative Steny Hoyer – www.hoyer.house.gov Deadline for seniors – 10/14
Ms. Stephanie Carey, Liaison to Rep. Steny Hoyer – [email protected]
SCHOLARSHIPS
Common Scholarship Application Mistakes • Missing deadlines • Failing to proofread the application • Failing to follow directions, especially regarding essay length and the number of recommendations • Omitting required information • Applying for an award when you don't qualify • Failing to apply for an award for which you are eligible • Failing to tailor the application to the sponsor • Writing a boring essay • Writing an essay that may offend the reviewer • Including exaggerations or lies on your application
Students must use www.mhec.maryland.gov . And www.mdgo4it.org
As Maryland residents, this is for you! Everything you need to know! MONEY, MONEY!
Scholarship Finder with the U.S. Department of Labor:
https://www.raise.me/ Over 130 colleges are participating in this scholarship program beginning in 9th grade year. Introducing Micro-Scholarships--Get scholarships
from colleges for your achievements in high school.
October Deadline:
AES Engineering Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. You are not required to be taking Engineering course to be eligible. AES believes that a high point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to get helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated essays submitted at [email protected] See web-site for essay topics: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Award: $500 Deadline: 10/06
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Eligible: U. S. Citizen, high school senior, planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution Criteria: Demonstrated leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, employment Award: $10,000 - $20,000 Deadline: 10/31 students apply online www.coca-colascholars.org Hispanic Heritage Foundation/ Colgate-Palmolive Essay Competition Eligible: students 16 years of age and older having at least one biological parent of Hispanic descent Criteria: short essay Award: $2,500-$15,000 Deadline: 10/15 www.colgate.com/hazlau; more scholarships: www.hsf.net Horatio Alger Association Awards Eligible: High School Seniors graduating in 2014 Criteria: GPA 2.0+, students must demonstrate integrity, hard work, academic achievement, participation in their community, and plan to pursue bachelor’s degree, also demonstrates financial need. Award: various Deadline: 10/25, apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Hotelcheaps Scholarship Program Eligible: at least 16 years old Criteria: Community service, must answer four personal, open-ended questions Award: $1500 Deadline: ? http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarships Omega Psi-Phi Fraternity, Inc. Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Essay: "What would you propose to substantially reduce the incidence of gun violence in the United States and around the world without taking away the legal rights of law abiding citizens to acquire and possess firearms?" 700-750 words Award: $250-$5,000 Deadline: 10/20, applications in the Career Center or www.southernmdques.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program http://rmhc.org Eligible: seniors Criteria: financial need, community involvement, essay content, academic achievement and records, GPA 2.7 min Deadline: 01/18 apply online. http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship Program Eligible: High School Seniors Criteria: Minimum 600 Math SAT, GPA 3.0+ and aspire to obtain Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in Math, Science, Computer
Science, or Engineering. Displayed commitment to Community Service, Award: tuition, mandatory fees, room & board for up to four years. Deadline: Students interested in being considered for nomination must see their counselor or Mrs. Welch by 10/09.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Students with a B average and who participate in a school sport and are dedicated to being school role models Award: Heisman Patch, Bronze Medal, up to $10,000 for students’ High School Deadline: 10/02 apply online at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
Young Arts Application Eligible: 15-18 years old in grades 10-12 Criteria: Students pursuing cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing may apply. Award: Exclusive path to U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, $100 million in college scholarships, $500,000 in annual awards, and opportunities in professional programs. Deadline: 10/13 www.youngarts.org November Deadline:
Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship Program Eligible: High School Senior Criteria: 2.8+GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences, strong commitment to community service involvement Awards: $1,000 Deadline: School Nomination required. Stop in the Career Center by 11/3 for consideration. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: 4-year college bound, 3.5gpa unweighted 26+ ACT/SAT 1200+ Math and Reading Award: $30,000 possible Deadline: 11/14 visit: www.jkcf.org DAR Good Citizen Award Eligible: Graduating high school senior who has demonstrated the qualities of a good citizen: Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism. Criteria: Part I of the application prior to nomination, Part II a timed 2 hour, timed essay writing. Award: $250-$5,000 Deadline: completed application must be returned to the Career Center by 11/7 for consideration. Prudential Spirit of Community Award Eligible: Students in grades 5 - 12 Criteria: has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2011, school nomination required Award: $1,000, medallion & all-expense paid trip to Washington, D. C. with parent in May 2016. Deadline: 11/07 application due to school Principal or College & Career Advisor at your school; http://spirit.prudential.com The Bill of Rights Institute Eligible: 9-12 graders Criteria: Essay www.billofrightsinstitute.org Award: $1,500-$5,000 Deadline: Early Bird submission: 11/15
Ron Brown Scholar Program Eligible: African American Seniors Criteria: academic achievement, leadership, community service, financial need Award: 10,000 for 4 years www.ronbrown.org Deadline: 11/1 to include colleges 1/9 regular deadline Maryland School Counseling Coordinators Eligible: Seniors Criteria: transcript, essay: 300-500 words on “How a school counselor has made a difference.” Award: $500 Deadline: 11/30 http://www.mscaonline.org/?page_id=2731
December Deadline: AXA Achievement Scholarship ambitious students; awarding more than $1.3 million outstanding, significant
service projects or business projects, www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: 12/15 Only
10,000 applications accepted .….Go for it!
Hispanic Heritage Fund Scholarships www.hsf.net http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/graduating-high-school-seniors/ Eligible: Seniors Award: Multiple awards Deadline: multiple scholarships check for deadlines
January Deadline:
FIRE: Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Eligible: Juniors and Seniors Criteria: Essay of 800 and 1000 words on a provided topic Award: $10,000 first prize, $5,000 second prize, and three $1,000 runner-up prizes, four $500 drawings. Deadline: 01/01 visit: https://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/ to enter Junior Achievement Essay Competition Eligible: 9-12th grade students Criteria: write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay. Award: $10,000-$20,000 Deadline: ? www.myJA.org/students/essay
Princeton Prize in Race Relations Eligible: 9-12th graders Criteria: actively involved in a volunteer activity within the last 12 months that has a significant positive impact on race relations Deadline: 01/31 Award: $1,000 www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
February Deadline: The Bill of Rights Institute Eligible: 9-12 graders Criteria: Essay www.billofrightsinstitute.org Award: $1,500-$5,000 Deadline: 2/5 National Co-op Scholarship Program Eligible: Seniors Criteria: GPA 3.5+unweighted, one-page essay, to qualify for the merit co-op scholarship, students must complete all the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2016-2017 academic year at one or more of the WACE Partner Colleges & Universities. Apply at www.co-op.edu Award: $6,000 renewable Deadline: 2/15
National Society DAR Scholarships Multiple scholarships, pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. For information and applications: http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Deadline: 2/15 The list follows: ****Below is a listing of the many scholarships available
through the DAR...you can also access this information at the website
SWADLEY HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP - Established by Bernadine Swadley, Honorary State Regent of
California.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Swadley Horticulture Scholarship:[email protected] March Deadline: Automotive Scholarship Gateway Eligible: Seniors Criteria: career in the automotive industry. Applications will be accepted from September to March 31. Apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com. Create-A-Holiday-Card Scholarship Eligible: high school students Criteria: Design a greeting card Award: $10,000 scholarship Deadline: 3/1 www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm
Done Vida Scholarship Video Based Contest: Eligible: Latino High School Seniors Criteria: Video essay no longer that 2 minutes see www.BeADonor.org for details. Award: $3,000-$500
Deadline: 03/31 Legacy of Life Scholarship
Eligible: Graduating Seniors Criteria: Essay on “Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime” 1,000 word persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non-fiction, with sources cited, www.BeADonor.org for details. Award: $5,000-$1,000 Deadline: 3/31 April Deadline:
Master Gardener Scholarship Eligible: Seniors enrolling in college Fall of 2016 Award: $1,000 Criteria: Resident of Charles County, 3.0 GPA or higher, pursuing animal and avian sciences, earth and physical sciences, environmental science, life science, marine science, plant science, etc. Deadline: 04/28 applications in the Career Center
May Deadline:
Sun Trust Scholarship Eligible: High School Seniors, One winner will be chosen every two weeks through May 12 Award: $500 Apply online: www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/ no purchase necessary to enter to win
Ongoing:
Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc. Eligible: Student with a parent or guardian who has suffered a catastrophic or fatal accidental injury or occupational disease while working for a Maryland employer Award: Varies, depending on need and educational expenses, covers tuition and books, may also include housing and meals
Apply: www.kidschance-md.org
Students need to check the Maryland Higher Education website for financial aid resources including the Academic Common Market….attend an out-of-state college for in-state tuition prices if accepted by application and major: www.mhec.state.md.us
By School……A Few….Research Your Prospective Colleges………
To be eligible for scholarships offered by individual schools, the student must apply and be planning to
attend that particular college or university. Listed below are only a few for example.
Black Male Teachers needed. Are you a Black Male who is a senior in high school and want to go to college out of state for FREE (not all programs offer full tuition) and want to become teacher? The CALL ME MISTER program is offered by many colleges across the country. Details about national partners online at www.callmemister.clemson.edu or call 1-800-640-2657.
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition four year, full tuition scholarship to BU, top 10% of the senior class, very active leaders in school and community, also Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship for students interested in engineering, the School of Education Presidential Scholarship; and the Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship for students dedicated to community service. December 1st deadline. Visit www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee for more information. ***The Croft Family Scholarships to Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland College Park, Dartmouth College, Washington and Lee, Randolph Macon, and the College of Southern Maryland are available to graduating seniors who reside in the southern Charles County region around Route 225 in the Port Tobacco and surrounding areas. Please check with the financial aid office of the colleges for more information. Some information is available in the Career Center.
Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS if their income is less than $60,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call 617-495-1581.
Architecture Scholarships to Syracuse University Ten full ride scholarships for African-American men and women studying architecture at Syracuse University in New York is available for qualified students. Contact Mr. Mark Robbins, Dean of Architecture, at 315-443-2256 for more information or visit http://soa.syr.edu/index.php.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships UNCF has various scholarships with eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. Apply online: https://scholarships.uncf.org/
UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship Program Eligible: High School Seniors, minimum 600 Math SAT, GPA 3.0+ and aspire to obtain Ph.D or MD/Ph.D in Math, Science, Computer Science, or Engineering. Displayed commitment to Community Service, Award: tuition, mandatory fees, room & board for up to four years. Deadline: Students interested in being considered for nomination must see College & Career Advisor by 10/09.
Villanova University Presidential Scholarship, renewable, merit-based award covering full tuition, room,
board and fees, GPA 4.19, SAT 1450/1600, ACT 33/36, must submit a completed application for
admission by 12/1, see your College & Career Advisor, Villanova Scholarship, awarded on the basis of
exemplary academic achievement and accomplishments outside the classroom, top 5% of graduating
class or GPA 3.85, SAT 1380/1600, ACT 31/36, Award: beginning at $1000 per year
www.villanova.edu/scholarships
Washington College (MD) National Honor Society Eligible: High school senior who is a member of the National Honor Society. Award: $12,500- $50,000 Deadline: for more information call 800-422-1782x7700.
SCHOLARSHIP and COLLEGE Information on-line www.mhec.state.md.us www.studentscholarships.org www.finaid.com www.uncf.org www.fastweb.com www.blackstudents.blacknews.com www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.meritaid.com www.MDgo4it.org www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.mapccs.org www.going2college.org www.collegexpress.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarships-grants Merit Scholarships Contact the Financial Aid Office of your prospective colleges to see if separate applications for aid are due this fall. Early October dates are common. UVA, Davidson, Emory U., and NYU, to name a few, have merit deadlines this fall. Some of these scholarships require a counselor or principal nomination. Don't miss out on these financial opportunities. Ask your prospective colleges' financial aid office for merit scholarship applications. Online: www.meritaid.com “My College Dollars” Launched by MTV, Get Schooled and the College Board, a Facebook application that utilizes information from a user’s Facebook profile – including age, gender and state – to connect students with targeted financial aid opportunities. VISIT THE MY COLLEGE DOLLARS FACEBOOK APP. http://mycollegedollars.hyfnrsx1.com/ GI Transferability Bill Post 9/11 GI Bill family transfer option allows service members to shift their benefits to their families. For more information, see www.defenselink.mil
Guaranteed Access Partnership Program (GAPP):
GAPP provides a matching award for eligible students who receive a State Guaranteed
Access grant and attend a participating institution, for a total grant award up to $35,800
per year for four years. Johns Hopkins University, Stevenson University, Hood College,
Goucher College, Capitol Technology University, Washington College and others are
participating in the program. Visit: www.micua.org/GAPP for more details.
Financial Aid information
It is important to start thinking about Financial Aid for college early. And it is never too early! Seniors should be stopping in their Career Center weekly to find out what new scholarships are available. The Career Center is not the only place they should be looking. Seniors should be checking this newsletter’s scholarship section every month and applying. Also seniors should be searching the many websites listed in this newsletter.
Remember to be alert for scams! If you are not sure if it is a scam, bring it to your College & Career Advisor.
Here are a few red flags that a scholarship is possibly a scam:
They ask you on the application for your social security number.
You have to pay to apply.
It says they guarantee that everyone who applies will receive a scholarship.
Students that are not yet seniors should be looking for scholarships as well. A good starting place is
www.fastweb.com. Other places to look: The local newspaper, clubs and organizations in the community in which you or your parents are involved, your career center.
Information about STEM careers: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/stemlist.htm http://www.onetonline.org/find/stem?t=0&g=Go www.STEMjobs.com
College Majors 101….learn about various majors at www.collegemajors101.com
SEAP Internship Program: Deadline: 10/31
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program for grades 10 thru 12
(16 yrs. old) work in science labs this summer for 8 weeks and earn
$3,300 (returning students $3,800) http://seap.asee.org/apply
All students are reminded to take advantage of the Career Center webpage for
many links to assist you in your career and college options. Career Cruising.com
is available, along with Getin2College.com. Check out the Career Center
webpage.
See you in the Career Center,
Mrs. Wanda N. Welch, College and Career Advisor
Gordon Croft Family Scholarships
Gordon Croft is a longtime supporter of Charles County Public Schools and students and families who
reside in Southern Charles County. Mr. Croft has endowed 9 scholarships for eligible Charles County
Public Schools (CCPS) students. Each scholarship is administered by the college, with the admissions
and financial aid staff selecting the recipient(s) from among students who meet specific eligibility criteria,
including financial need.
To be eligible for the Croft Scholarship awards, students must reside in Southern Charles County, south
of Route 225 from La Plata to Indian Head and south of Route 6 from La Plata to the St. Mary’s County
line, as well as students residing in La Plata and Indian Head towns. Students who reside in this defined
area and who demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply.