Counselor's Corner
January 2023
January "To-Do" List
Seniors:
____If you haven’t already, complete the FAFSA.
____Apply for scholarships; check out the Wisner-Pilger Scholarship list and your college's scholarship webpage.
____Update your Activities Resume.
Juniors:
____ Begin studying for the ACT.
Nebraska Rural Electric Youth Energy Leadership Camp for 9th-11th Graders
To be eligible for this year’s camp the student must:
• currently be in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
• be sponsored by a Nebraska Rural Electric Association member-system
• complete the application form and return it to your local electric system.
About the camp:
It’s free, you are going to make life-long friends, and learn about the electric industry through interesting workshops, fascinating demonstrations and presentations by regional experts addressing the many issues affecting the rural electric program. There’s also swimming, sports, a banquet and a dance. A tour to the Gerald Gentleman Power Station and the Kingsley Hydro Electric Power Plant provide for a first-hand look at the process of generating electricity.
How to Earn Scholarships Livestream
Scholarship Spotlight
Susan T. Buffett Scholarship
The award amount varies based on the school in which you enroll. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see award amounts at various schools: Award Amounts
The application closes February 1st before 5:00pm.
Apply Here: https://buffettscholarships.org/
2022-2023 Scholarship List
National ACT Test Dates
Emily Reese, School Counselor
Email: ereese@igators.org
Website: https://wpscounseling.weebly.com/
Phone: (402)529-3249