COLLEGE CORNER
AWheaton High School
RMonth of: January 2016
ECollege/Career Coordinator, Mrs. Hammond Davis
EDates and Deadlines:
RSeniors!!:You MUST complete your Student Information for College & Awards & Accomplishment information on Naviance ASAP, if you need a counselor recommendation for college and/or scholarships!
Students are encouraged to study for the SAT/ACT –Test Dates Below:
SATACT
January 23, 2016 February 6, 2016
FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE NIGHT (SENIORS ONLY)
Seniors and Parents, please plan to attend!
We will help you fill out the FAFSA form!
Wednesday, February 3, 2016@ 7pm – 8:30pm
Also,
College Goal Sunday
(FAFSA Assistance Day) (SENIORS ONLY)
Saturday, February 21, 2016
Montgomery College, Takoma Park
7625 Fenton Street
(Charlene Nunley Student Services Center, First Floor)
Register online at CollegeGoalMaryland.org
For more information call 1-877-MDCG09 (632-4709)
Juniors! It’s Time to Create Your Naviance Account!
Please stop by the College & Career Center, Rm 1003 during lunch or after school to create your Naviance Account!
Also,
Juniors, if you have not signed up with ACES or Collegetracks see Mrs. Hammond Davis in the, College and Career Center, Room 1003 during lunch or after school this month (January) to sign up with her! She will assist with your college planning/applications & scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Below are only some of the scholarships that are available for the 2015-16 school year. More will be added as they arrive to Wheaton HS. Please research the other websites listed below. There are many, many scholarships available!
Scholarships are monetary gifts that can be used to pay for college. Students do not have to repay scholarship money. Remember that no legitimate competitive scholarship will ever require information like a credit card number, a bank account number, or any kind of upfront fee. No legitimate scholarship website can guarantee that a student will receive a scholarship.
Disclaimer: “These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery County, the superintendent, or this school.”
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Scholarship: The Gates Millennium Scholarship
Deadline: January 13, 2016
Additional Information: The GMS 2016 Application will open on August 1, 2015. To be eligible for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program students must:
- Be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American/Pacific Islander or Hispanic American;
- Be Citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals of the United States;
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or earned a GED;
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities;
- Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria;
- Enroll for the first time at a U.S. located , accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall as a full-time, degree seeking, first year student;
- Have completed and submitted their application by the deadline; and
- Have the following forms completed and submitted by the deadline on their behalf:
- A Nominator Form-an evaluation of the student's academic record, and;
- A Recommender Form- an evaluation of the student's community service and leadership activities
Visit for more information.
Scholarship: Microsoft STEM Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2016
Microsoft STEM Scholarship is offered to students who pursue studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. The scholarship is for under-represented students.
Under-represented students includes women, minority students (African-American, Hispanic or Native American etc.) or students with disabilities. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and must be enrolled in a four-year college or university full-time. They must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics.
Applicants will be chosen based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, passion for STEM fields, and financial need. The scholarship is offered to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue STEM fields of study. The annual scholarship covers partial or full tuition costs.
For more details and to apply, visit
Scholarship: I Empower Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2016
In order to be eligible to receive a Thursday Network I EMPOWER Scholarship, one must:
● Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale;
● Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of 2016;
● Demonstrate a commitment to community service;
● Demonstrate a financial need;
● Be a minority of African, Hispanic, and/or Latino descent;
● Be a U.S. Citizen;
● Be a permanent resident and/or attend high school in the District of Columbia, Montgomery County (MD), or Prince George’s County (MD); and
● Complete and supply a copy of all application materials postmarked no later than February 1, 2016
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College and Career Center, Room 1003
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Scholarship: ZetaPhiBetaSorority,Incorporated- EtaPiZetaChapter Scholarship
Deadline: February 12, 2016
ZetaPhiBetaSorority,Incorporated- EtaPiZetaChapterispleasedtoannouncethatit isnow acceptingapplicationsfor the 2016scholarshipawards. Bookandregularscholarshipswillbe awardedinamountsupto$1,000(subjecttochange).
CRITERIA
•Beahighschoolsenior,
•beacceptedata(2)or(4) yearCollegeorUniversity,
•haveaminimumcumulativeunweightedGPAof2.5,and
•liveorattendschoolinMontgomeryCounty,MD.
APPLICATIONPROCEDURES:
Tobeconsideredforthescholarship,anapplicantmustsubmit:
•Theattachedscholarshipapplication.
•Anessay(instructionsareprovidedaspartofthisapplication).
•Twolettersofrecommendation(onemustbefromateacherandsentina sealedenvelopesignedbyaschoolofficial).
•Anofficialcopyoftheapplicant’shighschooltranscriptindicatingthe
cumulativeunweightedGPA.
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College & Career Center Room 1003
Scholarship: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
Deadline: February 13, 2016
The Scholarship Program currently has the following types of scholarships, which are explained below:
1. County-Wide Scholarship
The County-Wide Scholarship was established to provide financial awards for high school students who have excelled in their academics.
2. MCAC Educational Program Scholarship
The Montgomery County (Maryland) Alumnae Chapter (MCAC) Educational Program Scholarship was established to provide financial awards to high school students who have participated in the MCAC Educational Program for a minimum of two consecutive years.
3. Career/Vocational/Technical Scholarship
The Vocational/Training Scholarship was established to provide financial awards to students who want to advance their education/skill set by participating in a career/vocational/technical program. These programs are traditionally described as those that focus on specific vocational skills needed within certain occupations.
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College and Career Center, Room 1003
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Scholarship: Ivy Charities Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Ivy Vine Charities, Incorporated is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2016 scholarship award.
Selection Criteria
The applicant must:
Be a senior attending an accredited high school in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area
Have an unweighted, cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above on a 4.0 scale documentedon an official transcript
Be accepted by a four-year college or university or Montgomery College
Provide evidence of participation in school activities and community involvement. (Student shouldprovide no more than three pieces of evidence along with his/her application package.)
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College and Career Center, Room 1003
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Scholarship: Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Deadline: February 26, 2016
Additional Information: Design a greeting card and you could win a $10,000 scholarship plus your entry will be made into a bonafide greeting card by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States, The Gallery Collection.
- Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card
- Contest submissions accepted from May 26, 2015 - February 25, 2016. Winner will be announced April 25, 2016
- Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool
- The finalists will now be decided by voting
Visit for more information.
Scholarship: Masonic Charities Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2016
Criteria:
Leadership in school and community
Activeness in School
Personal Resume
Academic Transcript
Copy of SAT or ACT scores
Have Financial Need
References/Recommendations
Neatness of Application
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College and Career Center, Room 1003
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Scholarship: Paul Robeson Scholarship
Deadline: March 4, 2016
The AlphaPhiAlphaFraternity,Inc.'sPaul RobesonScholarship2016emphasisistoprovidescholarshipsto AfricanAmerican males,anunder-representedgroupseekinghighereducationscholarships. Thescholarships,for MontgomeryCounty,Marylandhighschoolgraduatingseniors,haveaminimumvalueof$1,000.
Applicantsmustcomplywiththefollowingcriteria:
I.Writea500wordessayon thetopic:Recentwell-publicizedandcontroversialdeathsofAfrican Americansatthehandsofpolicemakeitappearthattherelationshipbetweenthepoliceandthe communityhasdiminished. Doesacommunity'srelationshipwiththepolicematter? Ifso,whatwouldyoudoto improvethatrelationship?
2.Separately,writea200word biographyonPaul Robeson.
3. Submitanofficialhighschooltranscript.
4.Submitthreelettersof references:twofromschoolofficials(guidancecounselor, principal,teacher, etc.)and onefromacommunity organizationorfaith-basedgroup.
5.Describeyourleadershipqualities(e.g.,incommunity,school,church,orathletics).
6.Providea minimumGradePointAverage(GPA)of2.5.
7.Provideastatementoffinancialneed(attachaseparatesheet,if necessary).
ThispackagewillbeprovidedtoMontgomeryCountyhighschoolcounselorsto disseminatetograduatingseniorAfricanAmericanmales.Submitapplicationspostmarked byMarch 4,2016.
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College and Career Center, Room 1003
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Scholarship: Paul Vance Scholarship
Deadline: March 17, 2016
Eligibility: Students graduating in 2016 from a MCPS high school
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
- One online application, with three short answer essays.
- A copy of your MCPS high school transcript from the Registrar, inclusive of your first semester grades, submitted online
- Confidentialteacher/counselor evaluation submitted online
- Proof of application to Montgomery College or public Maryland College/University
- If eligible, FAFSA, with a copy of the SAR
- Pleaseask your parent to review andthen type name in the signature box ofthe application form if you are under 18 years of age.
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Scholarship: WRTC Scholarship
Deadline: March 23, 2016
Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC) is pleased to announce two scholarships available to your high school seniors: Leslie Ebert Legacy of Life Essay and Leslie Ebert Legacy of Life Video. Applicable students can apply for both scholarships. We are excited to announce that two of the ten scholarships will be $5,000 scholarships.
The Leslie Ebert Memorial Fund will award one $5,000 first place, one $3,000 second place, and three $1,000 honorable mentions for both scholarships.
Last year’s winning essays and videos, as well as information and entry forms, can be found on our web site
Scholarship: Black Nurses Founders Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON, DC AREA INC. Post Office Box 55285 Washington, DC 20040 Phone (202) 291-8866
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
-Must be African American with permanent residency in the District of
Columbia or one of the adjacent counties of the State of Maryland (Anne
Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard, Montgomery & Prince Georges).
-Must be a graduating senior currently enrolled in a high school in the District of
Columbia or the adjacent counties of the State of Maryland.
-Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale).
-Provide proof of United States citizenship or permanent residency.
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College & Career Center Room 1003
Scholarship: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Ira Dorsey Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016
I. Eligibility
This scholarship award is open to any male graduating high school seniors that:
1) Lives within the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan area (VA, DC, MD)
2) Possesses a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on 4.0 scale
3) Plans to attend a four year college or university
Sons or male dependents of members of the Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
See Mrs. Hammond Davis in the College & Career Center – Room 1003
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Scholarship: BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 17, 2016
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Amount of Award: $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..
Please visit our website at to learn how to apply.
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