Scholarship News, Important Dates / Information
New Manchester High School
College and Career Center
Scholarship News, Important Dates / Information
September 2016
Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 3, 2016
$1,000 up to $10,000
Open to senior athletes, who excel in the classroom, in sports, and in the community.
Apply at:
AES Engineers Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 6, 2016
$500 – The winner(s) will be announced and notified by email within 2 weeks of the deadline.
Students will submit an Essay between 500 and 1000 words, answering the following question: “When you look back over 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?”
Apply at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Submit essay to:
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2016
$7,000 to $25,000
Open to Seniors who have at least a 2.0 GPA and who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree. Must be a United States Citizen, and Must show financial need (family income must be less than $55,000). Applicants must be involved in community service activities. Must apply online:
Scholars.horatioalger.org
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2016
$1,000 to $20,000 Open to Seniors with community service and at least a 3.0 GPA. Must be a United States Citizen and have plans to pursue a degree at an accredited United States Institution. Apply at: www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Deadline: Nov. 8, 2016
$1000, and a trip to Washington, D.C. next May, 2017
Open to all grade levels. This scholarship is based on Community Service. Apply online at: http://spirit.prudential.com.
Then, go to the “Certification” page to email or print out instructions for your certifier, to be delivered to him/her by Nov. 8, 2016. NMHS can only nominate one person for state-level judging.
ELKS Most Valuable Student Awards
Applications are online beginning Sept. 1, 2016
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2016
$4,000 – 60,000/over 4 years
Open to high school seniors, who are U.S. Citizens. Applicants need not be related to any member of the Elks. Male and Female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
McDonald’s USA Scholarship Programs
Begin Applying Online: October 1
Deadline: Jan. 21, 2017 (varies for each scholarship)
Award: Varies. There are four types of Scholarships available.
Open to Seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college. Must meet eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program. How to apply:
www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
Scholarship Awareness
Students should spend time on the website of any college/university he or she has an interest in possibly attending. Click on the tab for financial aid, and there might also be a tab for scholarships. The criteria for any scholarship opportunities will be listed, and the deadlines to apply will be given. Those deadlines are firm, and students should give themselves plenty of time to apply, if they meet the criteria.
Also, a scholarship newsletter is made available to students each month in the wall pockets right outside the Career Center, and it is also on the NMHS website, listed under “Latest News”. The scholarships listed in the newsletter are only those which I receive information about via emails throughout the month. I strongly recommend that students/parents research scholarship opportunities on your own as well. The following websites are great resources:
www.collegeboard.com , www.act.org , www.finaid.org , www.collegenet.com , www.fastweb.com , www.gacollege411.org , www.blackexcel.som , www.minorityprofessionalnetwork.com , www.uncf.org
www.myscholly.com, www.latino.college.dollars.org, www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net
Students/Parents should also check with parent’s place of employment, as well as any church attended for possible scholarship opportunities.
A Change in Filing a FAFSA Application
In the past, Students and at least one Parent were required to obtain a pin number for electronic signing of their FAFSA Application. As of May, 2015, a pin is no longer required, and has been replaced with FSA ID’s. Students and at least one Parent should go to www.fafsa.gov., and select the blue link to create an ID, using a user name and a password. Confirmation from the Social Security Administration will be sent via your emails. This may take two to three days. Once confirmation is received, proceed with filling out the Free Application For Student Aid.
Also, once a student/parent applies for FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) beginning October 1, 2016, be sure to include in your FAFSA the FAFSA Codes for colleges you have an interest in attending. Each college has a specific FAFSA Code, and that can be easily found on the college’s website. After a student submits a college application for admission to a specific college, the admission office there will review that student’s FAFSA report, and will prepare an award letter to be sent to the student regarding what type of financial aid the student is entitled to. The financial aid given will include any free federal aid the student might be entitled to, as well as any other scholarships or grants which that specific college might award the student. Should the student choose to in fact go to said college, the student must sign the award letter and return it as soon as possible. Failure to return the signed award letter would result in forfeiture of any scholarship money awarded.
Important Deadlines:
If you are applying “early action” to the University of Georgia, remember that deadline is Oct. 15 (decision by Dec. 15). You need to give your counselors time to do your counselor evaluations, and order your official transcript ($3), at least one week prior to the Oct. 15 deadline.
Foundation Fellowship Scholarship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship Application Deadline: Nov. 2, 2016.
Academic Scholarships for first-year students are awarded during the Admissions Process.
Regular Application Deadline is Jan. 15 (decision no later than April 1, 2017). A student is evaluated for admission just as fairly as are students who apply “early action”.
Myth: Trying to get admitted to The University of Georgia is easier if a student applies for summer admission rather than trying to get admitted for fall semester.
Truth: Yes, your GPA and your SAT/ACT results are a part of the evaluating process for admission to The University of Georgia. However, just as important in the process, is the rigor of the classes you took in high school when being evaluated for admission!
Students applying to Georgia State University for Fall 2017 – The Common Application is now open. Students should be sure to visit: http://admissions.gsu.edu, and click on The Common Application to Apply.
2016 Freshman Profile for Admission to Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech.)
SAT 1330-1490
ACT 30-34
AP/DE Classes 7-13
GPA – A
FACT: #1 In The Nation for Engineering Degrees Awarded to All Minority Students!
Admissions Counselors’ Visits for September
§ Thursday, Sept. 8 – Life University
§ Tuesday, Sept. 13 – U.S. Naval Academy
§ Monday, Sept. 19 – Albany State University (HBCU)
§ Monday, Sept. 26 – Georgia State University
§ Friday, Sept. 30 – University of Alabama
Any Senior or Junior who is interested in speaking with Admissions Counselors from any of the Colleges should first sign- up with Mrs. Morris in the Career Center, and then pick up a permission form from the wall pockets right outside the Career Center.
College Visitation Days!
Two days are provided for seniors to visit colleges/universities, and/or technical colleges they are interested in attending. The two days are counted as Scheduled Activity (SA) days, not as absences. Seniors should see Mrs. Morris in the Career Center (D1113), to pick-up the required form for following the procedures to set up your two visits. The form must be filled out properly, and students must also bring proof from the Admissions Office of the college visited, that they were there. Students must turn in the form from the college, to their first period teacher on their day of returning to class. Failure to follow procedures will result in a student being counted absent rather than being counted present, but on a student activity day.
Senior/Parent Night and College Financial Aid – Thurs., Sept. 27, 2016, at NMHS in the Theater 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR SAT/ACT?
SAT – Oct. 1, 2016 – Registration Deadline is Sept. 1, 2016, but with use of a fee waiver, deadline is Sept. 20, 2016.
ACT – Oct. 22, 2016 – Registration Deadline is Sept. 16, 2016
*Ask Mrs. Morris in the Career Center if you qualify for a Fee Waiver.
CCI (College and Career Institute) through MOWR (Move On When Ready)
What is the CCI? The CCI provides high school and dual enrollment programs, through Move On When Ready, for students from all Douglas County High Schools.
Recruitment for next school year (2017-2018) will begin at NMHS in September, 2016, with Classroom Visits from a CCI representative, who will inform students about the program, the requirements to get in, the benefits of CCI, etc.
Apply to CCI Nights will be scheduled, and Students and Parent(s) are strongly encouraged to attend one of the Apply Nights, where they can tour the school, ask questions about the programs offered, and also take care of required paperwork while they are there.
The contact person at NMHS is Mrs. Morris in the Career Center (D1113).
Important College Events
Probe College Fair to be held at Arbor Place Mall – This is a Free Event!
Tues., September 13, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
University of Pennsylvania Admissions and The PENN Alumni invite you to “Experience Penn”. A panel with recent graduates will be on hand for an interactive discussion about the opportunities at PENN. Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Students and Parents may register at Peach State Tour.org to attend Admission Information Sessions presented by Georgia Tech., The University of Georgia, and Georgia State University, in select locations throughout the State of Georgia. To be held August 19 – September 9.
Points of Interest
As of July 1, 2015, work permits are no longer required for students who are over 15 years of age.
Students may register to vote at school in the Career Center (D1113), once they are of age (18). A student will need either a Driver’s License number (proof of date of birth) or at least the last 4 digits of SSN. Within two to four weeks after registering to vote, students will receive a voter registration card. This card will list your voting district and the polling location where you will vote.
Young men who are age 18 through 25 are required to register for the Selective Service System. Any young man at New Manchester may see Mrs. Morris in the Career Center (D1113) for assistance in registering.