Presented by: Jessica Gorton. Gifted & Talented: Scholarships & Programs Coordinator: Jessica Gorton North Hours: Daily 7:30-11 AM Voorhees Hours: Daily.

Financial Aid Night Scholarships

Presented by:

Jessica Gorton

Gifted & Talented: Scholarships & Programs

Coordinator: Jessica Gorton

North Hours: Daily 7:30-11 AM

Voorhees Hours: Daily 11:30- 3:10 PM

[email protected]

Gifted & Talented site:

http://www.nhvweb.net/giftedandtal/

Scholarship Areas1. North Hunterdon High School Scholarships

2. Local Scholarships

3. College/University & Organization Based Scholarships

North Hunterdon ScholarshipsSeniors onlyAwarded by subject-area departments for students

who excel in academics and who show strong leadership in the classroom

Awarded by activity clubsStudents must be NOMINATED by faculty and staff

—they may not apply for these awards

Local ScholarshipsSeniors onlyScholarships offered by local businesses and

organizationsDollar amounts vary—close to $100,000 awardedStudents must complete an application processLocal scholarships will be listed on the Naviance

Website in December and are due back in guidance in February.If you go on Naviance now you will not find any scholarships

listed. This is because the organizations have not yet updated their requirements for 2015.

Local Scholarships Cont.Listen for announcements and check the Naviance

Website!https://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=nhhs

Log into NavianceClick -> Colleges Tab (Top of Page)Scroll Down and Click -> Scholarship List Scroll Down to “Browse by Category” and Select -> Local

Scholarships

EXAMPLE

Local Scholarships Cont.Students must submit a separate

application for each scholarship.Check where scholarships are

submitted! Some scholarships will be mailed directly to the sponsoring organization. These scholarships will have various due dates.

The majority of scholarships will be submitted in Guidance.

Local Scholarships Cont.For Scholarships Due In Guidance

Students must submit their applications to Ms.

Gorton in order to file their applications. They

CANNOT leave the applications in her mailbox!

Schedule an appointment if you have any questions

about an application… Incorrect applications will

be returned to the student.

Make an appointment to hand them in early…

appointments book quickly!

Local Scholarships Cont.

Two types of applications!

1. Local Scholarship Application (similar concept to using the Common Application to apply to colleges).

2. Specific scholarship application (the organization wants you to fill out their own forms).

Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully.

Local Scholarships Cont.For each scholarship:

Include any extra essays that are necessary for the scholarship.

Please use a black or blue pen to complete the application or TYPE.

Be sure to complete all information and return application and/or essays etc.

Check the deadline.

EXAMPLE

Download Application

Check Address

Check Deadline

Check Description

Helpful Hints Refer to essays written for college applicationsStart the essays early!Prepare in a neat, professional manner. Students need to contact Ms. Gorton directly with

any questions. Parents should not be filling out application packets! It is painfully obvious to the scholarship committees when a parent has done this.

Do not skip a part of the application!Do not forget to attach essays or transcripts that are

requested.

Helpful Hints Cont.There are a lot of personal financial questions

on the applications.  If you are applying for a non-need based scholarship and do not feel comfortable releasing this information, then you do not need to answer every question.  Please be aware that this may or may not influence the sponsors' decisions.

Apply! Apply! Apply!You have to be in it to win it!Certain scholarships have very few applicants, so you

never know.

Scholarship NotificationSome sponsoring organizations will contact you directlyAll scholarship and recognition award recipients are invited to

the Senior Awards Night.Please do not call the office asking if you are receiving any

scholarships.Everyone is welcome to attend and support our students!

College/University & Organization Based ScholarshipsScholarship CriteriaScholarships can be based on the following:

Academics – GPA, standardized test scoresExtracurricular ActivitiesAthleticsCommunity Service – in and out of school including service

to specific organizationsMajor of InterestOther – ethnic background, special interest or affiliation

such as a hobby, attending an in-state school, etc…

College & University ScholarshipsScholarship opportunities through Admissions and

Financial AidMust check the Admissions & Financial Aid links ASAP

What is the criteria of eligibility? How do you apply? (inclusion with Admissions application or

separate application) When is the deadline?

After the Admissions deadline, the same, or before the Admissions deadline?

Do you have to submit your Admissions application in advance of the general Admissions deadline too?

Samples of College/University WebsitesDrew University Scholarships –

http://www.drew.edu/financialassistance/grants-scholarships/college

Shippensburg University Scholarships – http://www.ship.edu/Scholarships/

Scholarship List on NavianceAlphabetical order of all scholarships.

How to find the scholarships on Naviance?Click on the "Colleges" tab, scroll down to the Scholarship

& Money section, click on "Scholarship List"How often to check for updates?

Must check a couple of times a month! Scholarships will be added routinely as deadlines come and go.

Scholarship List on NavianceCheck box (at the top) to view only new scholarships

added since last visitBookmark scholarships for later (left of each)

Assistance in applying? Please see me immediately if you need assistance in

applying for a scholarship (minimum of two weeks in advance of a final deadline)

Where is the G&T Website?http://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/home/ Click on “Services” at the top Click on “Gifted & Talented”

Senior Resources on the G&T Websitehttp://www.nhvweb.net/giftedandtal /Financial Aid Information

State and Federal Financial Aid for Students Financial Aid Dictionary The Student Loan Guide

Search by Grade Specialty programs and scholarships

Tips & Tools Sample Resumes

Programs & Opportunities: College/university events and programs – open houses, specialized major events,

instant decision days, college visits to the tri-state area, overnight visits College fairs, interest events, college event information for students in other

grades

Senior Resources on the G&T WebsiteScholarships

Books

Senior Resources on the G&T WebsiteScholarships

Online Scholarship Search• Federal Student Aid: Scholarship Search• College Board's Scholarship Search• Merit Aid: Scholarships from colleges• Fin Aid including Specific Majors• Peterson's College Search: Scholarships• www.fastweb.com • www.scholarships.com• SallieMae: Scholarship search • CollegeNET• www.careersandcolleges.com• www.cappex.com

Junior Resources on the G&T WebsiteScholarshipsTip & ToolsCurrent Programs & OpportunitiesSummer Programs & Opportunities Volunteering

Questions can be directed to the following:

Jessica GortonGifted & Talented CoordinatorLocal Scholarship Coordinator

[email protected]