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Gregory-Portland High School
SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
January 12, 2015 School Code: 442990
Please Feel Free to Visit the Counseling Department for any questions about college & scholarships
Lead Counselor: Mrs.West A-Go
Counselor: Mrs. Teel Gr-Pa
Counselor: Ms. Mendoza Pe-Z
Registrar: Mrs. Powers
Office Secretary: Mrs. Henderson
* * * Important Financial Aide Information under ‘Dates to Remember’ * * *
Scholarships Still Available: # 3, 8, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Seniors ~ order TRANSCRIPTS for the colleges that you have submitted applications;
Transcripts are $1 each and must be prepaid.
SCHOLARSHIPS
NO. / UNIVERSITY / SCHOLARSHIP NAME / AMOUNT / SELECTION CRITERIA / DEADLINE28 / Student’s Choice / Miss Buc Days Scholarship
www.bucdays.com / $1,000 - $6,000 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Ranked in top 25% of class
2 $30 app fee-refunded if not a finalist
*If applicant unable to pay fee, contact them for options / Feb 15
29 / Student’s Choice / Buc Days King Scholarship
www.bucdays.com / $1,000 - $6,000 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Ranked in top 25% of class
2 $30 app fee-refunded if not a finalist
*If applicant unable to pay fee, contact them for options / Feb 15
30 / Student’s Choice / Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
www.fashion-schools.org/ / $1,ooo / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Pursue a fashion degree
2 Demonstrable record of academic success / June 1
31 / Student’s Choice / Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
www.animationcareerreview.com/ / $1,000 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Pursue an animation career path
2 Demonstrable record of academic success
3 Passion & drive for an animation related career / June 1
32 / Student’s Choice / Wings Over America Scholarship
www.wingsoveramerica.us / Various / To be Eligible a student must:
1) Be a Naval Aviation Command dependent. / Feb 1
33 / Student’s Choice / I have a Dream Scholarship
www.scholarshipexperts.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship / $1,500 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Legal resident of the U.S.
2 Write & submit essay on a dream / Jan 31
34 / Baylor University / Carr P Collins Scholars Program
www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins / $4,850 / per year renewable / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Math & Reading SAT min score of 1250 or ACT score of min 28
2 Top 25% class ranking.
3 Texas resident. / Jan 31
35 / Student’s Choice / Buick Achievers Scholarship
www.buickachievers.com / $25,000 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 HS Senior
2 Major in technology, engineering, design or business, with an interest in automotive industry / Feb 27
36 / Student’s Choice / Sweet & Simple Scholarship
www.ScholarshipExperts.com / 1,500 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Be a legal resident of U.S.
2 Submit 250 word essay about assigned topic / Feb 28
37 / Student’s Choice / Coastal Bend Community Foundations
www.cbcfoundation.org / Varies / 50+ scholarships on website
E.ON are GP & Taft ISD students only / Feb 27
38 / Student’s Choice / American Society of Safety Engineers Scholarship
www.cb.asse.org/news.php / 1,000 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Pursue degree in safety, fire, health or environmental fields. / Apr 15
39 / Student’s
Choice / Senior Scholarship
Coastal Community & Teachers Credit Union / 6 @
1,000 / To be Eligible a student must:
1 Live in a county served
2 Be a member (open a $5 account) by deadline / Mar 27
Dates to Remember:
Jan 27, 5:30 – 7:30 ~ Financial Aide/Open House
We will have a guest speaker, Steven Luis,
of Coastal Compass Center in Corpus Christi.
FAFSA FRIDAY ~ Feb 6, 8:00am – 3:00pm in room C136
SAT Feb 13 ~ Registration Deadline: Mar 14th ~ Test
To register, go online to sat.org/register
ACT March 13th ~ Registration Deadline: April 18 ~ Test
To register, go online to actstudent.org
FAFSA SATURDAYS ~ every Saturday in February 10:30am-6:00pm at the Coastal Compass Center located in the Padre Staples Mall. Phone # is 361-906-0703
ON-LINE PRACTICE FOR ACT/SAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT:
www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com
www.number2.com and www.studyhall.com
www.collegefortexans.com use the TOPCAT link
www.mometrix.com/academy/sat-test/.
NCAA FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Other Opportunities
MeritAid.com is a FREE resource that helps students find merit aid scholarships
from colleges before they apply.
FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:
www.fastweb.com
www.cashe.com
www.csfa.org
www.wiredscholar.com
www.scholarships.com
www.SchoolSoup.com
www.discovercolleges.com
MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE:
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/scholarship/scalhs.html
Need Money for College?
Go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov
Scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/hspdf/
www.discussawards.com
Costal Compass Education & Career Center, located in the La Palmera Mall
Emerging Leaders Initiative ~ for career options, alternative education option & more
www.coastalcompass.org
TIPS FOR SUBMITTING
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
1. SAT and/or ACT testing prior to the senior year provides time to retake the tests for improved scores and makes the test scores available when needed for scholarships and college entry.
2. Mail applications well in advance of the deadline.
3. Mail all required forms and documents in the same package to avoid lost forms, incomplete submissions and disqualification.
4. Submit only documents requested. Additional information is not used to determine the applicant’s status.
5. Submit all requested information in the form required (example: GPA in a 4-point un-weighted grade scale).
6. Basic musts for students and counselors: [1] Write clearly; [2] Complete all required information; [3] complete only those sections designated for you; [4] Secure all required signatures; [5] Read instructions carefully; and [6] Submit only the information requested.
7. When submitting tax information for financial aid, be sure the form shows the adjusted gross income, the number of dependents covered by that income, and any other required data. The first page of the standard Federal 1040 tax return provides the information. Submit only copies of tax forms unless originals are required.
8. Apply for Scholarships for which you are qualified.
9. Answer only the questions asked when given the opportunity for a written response. Additional information is not used to determine the applicant’s status.