2/6/2018 0 Comments Tips on how to find scholarships! See the ACT tips sheet below for Seniors this year and Juniors who will be seniors next year!Class of 2018: The One Thing Your SENIORS Should Do Right NowApply for Scholarships
Having enough financial aid might be the difference between a student going to college or choosing not to enroll. In the era of high college tuition and more college debt, students should maximize their potential scholarship earnings. To do this, your seniors should apply for:
Your students’ scholarship search can begin on the web, where there is an abundance of resources. For example, Fastweb is a resource that uses a national database to match your students’ unique characteristics to scholarships best suited for them. There are many more tools out there connecting students to scholarships if they simply search for them. Local Scholarships Then encourage your students to apply for local scholarships. These can be found through the community, religious organizations, local companies, etc. A lot of students miss out on attaining local scholarships, because they are focused on the national scholarships. Local scholarships could be low-hanging fruit for your seniors because less students usually compete for these compared to national scholarships. College Scholarships When your seniors apply for admissions, they’ll also be applying for that college or university’s scholarships. But, your students should contact the colleges and universities where they're applying to find additional scholarships. What You Can Do To Help We recently talked to students about how they consume information, and the majority of them said they truly “sit up and listen” when the counselor tells them something. That’s why having information on scholarships in your office and knowing where to point them can open doors to more financial opportunities. Starting the conversation is the first step. Use the accompanying email communication to students and parents to do so. Starting the conversation is the first step. Use this email template for communication to students and parents to do so. Email to Students and Parents Download Social Media ImageSuggested social media copy: To put yourself in the best position to achieve more financial aid, you should begin your search here: http://bit.ly/2j5hsn5 Class of 2019: The One Thing Your JUNIORS Should Do Right NowPrepare for the ACT Test Spring of junior year is the best time for students to take the ACT® test. If your students follow this philosophy and have registered for a test date this spring, they may ask, “What’s best way to start prepping?” How exactly they prep will depend on how much time they have and their personal preferences. But, here are four things anyone can do to start preparing for the ACT test:
Send your spring test takers this email, which summarizes these four tips and gives them a more in-depth look at the prep options available to them. Email to Juniors Download Social Media ImageSuggested social media copy: Start with these four activities when prepping for the ACT® test: http://bit.ly/2BGREEc To learn more go to ACT.org!
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2/5/2018 0 Comments Are you the first in your family to go to college? There is a scholarship opportunity for that! The George Rogers foundation. See below for details.The George Rogers Foundation of the Carolinas Scholarship is now accepting applications through March 16, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year. Graduating high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA and who will be the "first in family" to attend a 2 or 4 year institution are encouraged to apply. The application is attached. -- Kaaren W. Hampton George Rogers Foundation of the Carolinas Interim Scholarship Coordinator -- Kaaren W. Hampton, Ed.D George Rogers Foundation of the Carolinas Interim Scholarship Coordinator 2/2/2018 0 Comments ACT/SAT CRAM Sessions. Need help preparing for the SAT/ACT?You can get help. See below for details.1/29/2018 0 Comments Are you interested in being a Earth science major? The University of SC has a scholarship opportunity for you! See below for details and a flyer to sign up.The Professor in the School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment and faculty advisor for the Geophysical Society at the University of South Carolina, I am writing to announce an outstanding opportunity to study the field of geophysics or geology that offer wonderful career opportunities in areas related to energy, natural resources, natural hazards, and/or environmental sciences and engineering.
Students who are interested in geophysics, geology, or related earth sciences are urged to apply to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) scholarships by March 1st. The qualifications are listed on the attached flyer and at http://seg.org/Scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact me ([email protected]). Thank you, Camelia Knapp -- Camelia C. Knapp, PhD Professor, School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment Director, Earth Sciences and Resources Institute University of South Carolina, 701 Sumter St. Columbia, SC 29208, USA; (803) 777-8491 http://seoe.sc.edu/camelia-knapp http://www.esri.sc.edu/ 1/16/2018 0 Comments The South Carolina Association of Extension Administrative Professionals (SCAEAP) offers a$1,000.00 scholarship to students pursuing a career in the secretarial science, computer science or business management field. Membership in the Association con1/16/2018 0 Comments Do you want to make your college application look good? USC Columbia offers different summer programs that might interest you and you can show you attended on your college application. See below for details.1/16/2018 0 Comments Are you the first one in your family to go off to college? There is a scholarship opportunity for that. Please see below for details.1/12/2018 0 Comments Spartanburg County Sheriff's office will host an annual student mentoring day on Friday, Feb. 16th. See below for more details.Only 4 students can attend what I am about to tell you about. The 1st five to email me and then come and get an application and return it can go to this amazing opportunity.
What is the opportunity? The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office will host our annual Student Mentoring Day on Friday, February 16, 2018. This is an opportunity for high school students to be introduced to various divisions and roles at the Sheriff’s Office. Topics to be covered: Uniform Patrol Division, Traffic Enforcement Division, Criminal Investigations, Forensic Lab, Bomb Squad Operations, K-9 Unit, Crime Scene Investigations as well as hands on applications throughout the day. We encourage students who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement to attend. Contact Mrs. Thomas or Mrs. Bennett if you would like to attend. *** Each student will need to be free of any disciplinary issues and for security purposes a criminal background check will be performed on each applicant. 1/10/2018 0 Comments The 2018 US Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence is something that all athletic students can apply for. To find out more about this award, and the details on how to be nominated, see below.2018 U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence The U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the sixth year of their partnership on the national U.S. Army – Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence. The program is currently accepting nominations and is open to all sophomore, junior and senior high school student-athletes in the United States. The Award for Excellence program recognizes 25 outstanding high school student-athletes who are chosen as finalists based on their excellence in academics, athletics and community service. “This program recognizes student-athletes who not only excel athletically and academically, but they are leaders in their communities,” said Mark Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for marketing. "Like our Soldiers, they understand the importance of leadership, teamwork and strive to be something more by doing more, not just for themselves but for their team, family and community." "The Award for Excellence program celebrates the achievements of extraordinary high school-aged individuals who will shape the future of our country," said David Baker, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's president & CEO. "The Pro Football Hall of Fame appreciates the U.S. Army's support and commitment in shining the light on the values shared by these great young people and our Hall of Famers." This spring, each finalist will be honored by Army Soldiers and a Gold Jacket (a term used to refer to living members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame) during an event at his or her high school. Next August, all 25 finalists will convene in Canton, Ohio, for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. The finalists will be honored throughout the festivities, including the Hall of Fame Game, the NFL’s preseason opener. The 2018 Award for Excellence winner will be selected during a special recognition on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. He or she will receive a $2,500 grant from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and will also be recognized during the Enshrinement Ceremony. The following Gold Jackets have participated in past Award for Excellence ceremonies across the country: JOHN RANDLE, KELLEN WINSLOW, AENEAS WILLIAMS, ANDRE REED, MIKE HAYNES, JAMES LOFTON, BRUCE MATTHEWS, MARSHALL FAULK, DERRICK BROOKS, DARRELL GREEN, THURMAN THOMAS, ANTHONY MUÑOZ, MICHAEL IRVIN, JEROME BETTIS, JOE DELAMIELLEURE, BOB GRIESE, FLOYD LITTLE, BARRY SANDERS, ART SHELL, LYNN SWANN and ROD WOODSON. To Apply go to: http://www.profootballhof.com/award-for-excellence 12/15/2017 0 Comments The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship. See the link to the site below. If your family has a combined income of $50,000 a year, then you might qualify.2017-2018 Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
Please find attached Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund documents for your high school seniors for the 2017-2018 school year. These documents can also be accessed through our website at http://jmscottmemorialfund.org. Striving for Excellence in Education, |
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