SENIOR NEWSLETT

Counselor’s Newsletter
296-2599
Colbert High School
PO Box 310
Colbert, OK 74733
October
ACT School Code
370-845
In this Issue:
Welcome/Tips
Important Dates
Scholarships
Web Sites

WELCOME

Hopefully, you have found the college of your dreams. There are many ways to find the college that is right for you. Web sites give you a great picture of what campus life is like. Most colleges offer free tours and some farther away have a freshman visitation day such as
OU () or OSU ( ).

Now is the time to complete your college applications for early acceptance and get your name in the selection process for scholarships by filling out the Freshmen Scholarship application found on the web sites of most colleges under Perspective or Future Students. Usually this is the only one you have to complete to qualify for all the freshman scholarships. Late or incomplete applications result in reduced opportunities for scholarships! Also, don’t forget to look at the department scholarships although most require you to have completed college hours. Remember 20% of the students apply for college now and get 80% of the scholarships.

Don’t forget to apply for housing early to get your choice!

TIPS

If you have not prepared for the ACT or SAT, the following sites are great free practice areas.


Important Dates-Remember you are not eligible for top academic awards if you have not taken the ACT by end of the fall semester.

ACT Test Date / Registration Deadline
December10 / November 4
February11 / January 13
April8 / March 3
June10 / May 5

SCHOLARSHIPS

  1. SOSU Honors- ACT score of 25 to apply; $6,400 to $24, 996 over four years. Deadline: January 15

SOSU General Scholarship Deadline: March 31st

  1. Wendy’s High School Heisman for all around athletics and academics; online application
    Deadline Oct. 2
  1. Gates Millennium-Online Application-Deadline: January2
  1. VFWYouth scholarships; Voice of Democracy Contest: 3-5 minutes audio tape; Deadline Nov. 1
  1. Great Scholarship Site: ESA Foundation Scholarships Deadline: Deadline: Feb 1 Search Scholarships by State:
  1. Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  1. Hagan Scholarship Deadline: Nov. 15
  1. Elks National Foundation Scholarship 50,000 Deadline: Dec. 4
  1. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: Nov. 3
  1. End Litter Video Contest

$750

Register by Nov. 15

Submit Video by Dec. 31

  1. Student CamScholarship $100,000 in cash awards

Deadline: January 20

  1. Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program (OTAG)

APPLY!!!! …… list several scholarships monthly

American Indian Students
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students!
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Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
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Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadline: Various
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
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Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship.
Website:

AES Engineering Solutions
Deadline: October 7, 2015
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Amount of award: $500.00. Submit essay to:
Deadline: Oct. 6 Website:

Joe Foss Institute - Video Scholarship Contest

Deadline: October 19

The Joe Foss Institute is pleased to announce a $5,000 video scholarship contest, with $2,500 and $1,000 awards for the runners up. If you are here to enter the contest, read on. If you are here to vote, you may do so only one time per day.

Your Assignment
Using the theme- Keepers of the Constitution: Service and Freedom. Your entry should create a video, no more than three minutes in length, that inspires viewers and remind them why our freedoms, our Constitution, and our Bill of Rights are worth defending; the price for protecting our freedoms; and our responsibilities as engaged citizens. Create a story. Interview a hero. Share how you, or someone you know, have been motivated to make a difference and serve your community. Help others learn why our Founding Documents matter to all Americans and to you personally. As George Washington has stated - "The Constitution... its only keepers, the people."

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Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 25
Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947 and began awarding scholarships in 1984. Since the first scholarship award the Association has awarded over $110 million in need-based aid to students who hope to pursue their American Dream.The Horatio Alger Scholarship is now available for all students graduating from high school in spring/summer 2017
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: October 31
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. The Foundation has provided over 5,550 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $56 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
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College JumpStart Scholarship
Deadlines: October 17
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in the United States.

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Dr. Pepper Scholarship
Deadline: October 19
Since 2008, Dr Pepperhas awarded over $7,000,000 in tuition. Submit your One of a Kind goal for a chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. Go to the Website. Connect with your Facebook account and authorize the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway application. Ensure your full profile is completed by updating your profile with your most current city, major and university on your personal Facebook page. Create your goal ("Goal") by answering "What is your One of a Kind goal and how do you plan to make an impact on the world?" Participants can change or modify his/her goal up until the point he/she receives 50 votes, after which point the goal is locked. You can also nominate someone else who meets the Eligibility requirements above by answering the question above about the person you want to nominate, and providing the person's name, major, name of their current school or school he or she wishes to attend. You must obtain permission from the person (and from the parent/legal guardian if the person is under the age of majority in his/her state of residency) whose goal you submit to use their name, school and reason why he or she deserves to win tuition.
Website:

FOCUS ON THE FAFSA (Federal Pell Grant Money)

*Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Every year you need aid to meet school and state deadlines. Apply at:

*Apply for your FSA ID before you complete the fafsa.Parent and student both have to apply for this now. Request FSA ID at the link below.

*Never pay to complete the FAFSA—It’s Free!!

* Visit UCanGo2.org/fafsa for more information about FAFSA completion, including video tutorials in English and Spanish.

Free resources and scholarship searches, including:

FastWeb.com

OKcollegestart.org

SchoolSoup.com

Scholarships.com

ScholarshipMonkey.com

ScholarshipExperts.com

Scholarships4School.com

College-Scholarships.com

OCCF.org

TulsaCF.org

CollegeAnswer.com

Scholarships360.org

Free online sites for improving your test scores including the ACT and the ASVAB!

THE HARDER YOU WORK…THE GREATER THE REWARD WILL BE!!!

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