College & Career Center
Weekly Updates 3/25
UPCOMING RRHS & LCPS EVENTS
4/3: U.S. Army recruiter visit at 12:30 PM - Sign up on Naviance to attend.
4/6: Senior Parent Coffee - VIRTUAL at 8:30 AM - Topic is "Your student is headed to college. Now what?" This event is geared towards first time parents of college freshmen. This event will be recorded. A link will be sent out closer to the date.
4/7 & 4/8: With the college fair the night of 4/7 (see details below) we are excited to have several admission reps visit from colleges we do not normally see in the fall. This is a great opportunity for juniors. You must sign up for each one on Naviance.
Newly Added - University of CA-Irvine, - if you plan to apply to any UC university, you should plan to attend this rep visit. Along with talking about UCI he will review the UC application process.
University College Dublin - Ireland's largest university, public research
Drexel University - located in Philadelphia, PA. Offers a medical Early Assurance program.
Marshall University - large public research university in Huntington, WV.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - located in Boston, MA
University of East Anglia - has programs from "space to seabeds" learn not just about this university but how to apply to UK schools in general
Purdue University - large public land grant university in West Lafayette, IN
4/20: Save the date - Spring College Panel at 7:00 PM at Independence High School for RRHS, BWHS and Independence families. The panelists are admission reps from GMU, VCU, U of SC, College of Charleston and GA Tech.
NEWS YOU CAN USE:
4/6: LCPS Career & Apprenticeship Fair at Riverside High School from 6:00PM -8:30 PM. You can learn more and register here.
FINALLY! There is an in person college fair near us!
4/7: This is a great opportunity to connect with a lot of colleges. You can register here.
And you can see a list of participating colleges here. (click on the image under 150 colleges)
Juniors, if a lot more years in the classroom is not too appealing to you, consider the VA FAME Program through Richard Bland. You go to class two days a week and learn/work in manufacturing 3 days a week. The program will help you pay for college and learn at the same time. Take a look at this short overview the program. This is NOT the manufacturing you might be thinking about. If you would like to learn more, please see me in the Career Center.
4/1: Rising Juniors & Seniors - The Virginia Tech Black College Institute is accepting applications for their summer programs. Learn more and register here.
4/1: Rising Juniors & Seniors - The Virginia Tech Hispanic Institute is accepting applications for its summer program. This is a 4 day free residential program program. Learn more and register here.
4/23: Academy Day - Juniors, if you plan to apply to a U.S. Military Academy than you should attend this event hosted by Senator Mark Warner. You must register for this event.
4/30: Underclassmen - Applications are open for Claude Moore Community Builders. This program run by Loudoun Youth Inc will connect you with meaningful volunteer opportunities with local non-profits. Learn more and apply here.
Juniors & Seniors - The George C. Marshall Ethical Leadership Conference is May 20 & 21. Attendance is free but it is first come first served with a cap of 20 participants. You can sign up here.
SPRING OPEN HOUSES
3/25: University of Richmond
4/10: George Mason U
4/15: U of Mary Washington
4/23: UVA Engineering Open House
Spring Registration dates for the SAT & ACT - The earlier you register, the more likely to get a location close to you which is really helpful with an early start on a Saturday morning.
Register by 4/8 for the 5/7 SAT
Register by 5/5 for the 6/4 SAT
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines
Register by 2/25 for the 4/2 ACT
Register by 5/6 for the 6/11 ACT
Register by 6/17 or the 7/16 ACT
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Turbo Tutoring has a "cram course" the two Saturday's prior to the March SAT. When you sign up, the RRHS PTSO gets a small percentage. Learn more and sign up here.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Click here to view many national and Virginia specific enrichment opportunities. Opportunities include programs with business, journalism, STEM, performing arts, research opportunities and more.
4/1: Juniors, there is still time to apply for the Summer Leader Experience at West Point. Learn more and apply here.
SUMMER/PT JOB & VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To find the scholarships listed on Naviance, complete the following steps:
- Log in to Naviance
- Select Colleges in the top navigation
- Under Scholarship & Money select Scholarship List
- Choose local scholarships and type in LCPS or RRHS
NOTE: Some scholarship applications require a letter of recommendation. I would ask the teachers who wrote your college letter of recommendation if they would tweak it slightly to address a scholarship committee and that you are worthy of the scholarship vs attending their college.
The RRHS PTSO scholarships are now open. There are four categories; Academic Excellence, Character, Community and The Phoenix. Seniors can apply for any or all the scholarships. You can print the application from Naviance or pick one up in the Career Center hallway. You or your family do need to be a member of the PTSO as of April 1, 2022. To join, go here. (Kindly disregard the raffle info.)
Comprehensive List of HBCU Scholarships
NEW: This scholarship is open to 9th-12th graders; Virginia School Boards Association(VSBA) Student Essay Contest. The deadline is 5/6.
3/29: Amazon InCommunities Scholarship Program
3/31: Loudoun First Responders Foundation - See Naviance for more details.
3/31: Virginia State University Alumni Association
3/31: Jeffrey C. Fowler Memorial Scholarship
3/31: Legacy of Life Essay Scholarship
3/31: Legacy of Life Video Scholarship
3/31: Scottish Rite of Freemasonry-Glass
4/1: Loudoun Soccer Scholarship
4/1: Loudoun County Deputy Sheriff's Association Scholarship-See Naviance for more details
4/1: Hampton University-James W. and Leila G. Freeman Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Army Emergency Relief-MG James Ursano
4/1: Madison Small Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Virginia Tech Alumni Association - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Scholarship
4/1: Naval Officers' Spouses Club of Washington
4/1: Men's College Scholarship
4/1: CFLNFC - Debbie Settle -See Naviance for more details
4/1: CFLNFC - Gavin Rupp "I Promise 15"-See Naviance for more details
4/1: Blair and Mike Pirrello Vocational Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Women's Club of Loudoun - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Loudoun Education Foundation-Elaine Avington Griffin Unsung Educator - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Loudoun Education Association Future Educator Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Esperanza Education Fund Scholarships
4/1: Loudoun Beat The Odds - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Culinary, Event, Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Master Singers of Virginia Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Committee for Dulles Community Outreach - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Dr. Juergen Reinhardt Memorial Scouting Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/1: Loudoun Association of School Librarians -See Naviance for more details
4/3: Northern VA Business & Professional Women's Club - See Naviance for more details
4/3: Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women's Club
4/3: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia-Northern Virginia First Responders
4/8: NEW - Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship
4/8: NOVA-Equinix Digital Infrastructure Scholarship Program
4/8: VSCA Scholarship Essay Competition
4/8: RRHS PTSO Scholarship - Academic Excellence - See Naviance for more details
4/8: RRHS PTSO Scholarship - Community - See Naviance for more details
4/8: RRHS PTSO Scholarship - Character - See Naviance for more details
4/8: RRHS PTSO Scholarship - Phoenix Award - See Naviance for more details
4/9: DC Area Phi Beta Kappa Association Scholarship
4/10: Anne Ford Scholarship for students with learning disabilities
4/11: Leesburg Garden Club – See Naviance for more details
4/11: Federal Water Quality Association - See me in the Career Center for details
4/12: Ft Myers Thrift Shop High School Scholarship
4/14: Air Force Retired Officers Community (AFROC)/Falcons Landing Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Izaak Walton League of America Conservation Scholarship
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - LT Charles Spencer - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - Ben Abney Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - Dr. Frank G. Jenkins - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - JADE - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - LT Charles Spencer - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - Robert Seabrooks Entrepreneurial - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - Carl Moorehead Humanitarian - See Naviance for more details
4/15: Northern Virginia Kappa Achievement Foundation - Kim Vismale - See Naviance for more details
4/15: C. Richard Walk Masonic Memorial Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/15: WMCCAI Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/16: IDSEF Cyber Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/16: IDSEF Ranier Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/16: IDSEF Walker-Red Ball Express Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/16: Ira Dorsey Scholarship Endowment Fund
4/18: Dulles International Airport Rotary - College LeRoy Collins - See Naviance for more details
4/18: Dulles International Airport Rotary - Trade School -LeRoy Collins Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/22: NEW Omega Psi Phi Inc, Sigma Mu Mu Chapter Scholarship
4/24: Marocchi Memorial
4/25: Virginia Department of Aviation-Chad Weaver Aviation
4/29: VESA (Virginia EL Supervisors Association) Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/29: RRHS Kindness Matters Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/29: VABA Scholarship-Charles J. Colgan - See Naviance for more details
4/30: Loudoun Aces Baseball - See Naviance for more details
4/30: Loudoun Aces Kevin Bednoski Community Impact Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
4/30: Diversifying the Teaching Workforce Scholarship - See Naviance for more details
5/1: Virginia Sheriff's Institute Scholarship
5/1: Study.com Scholarships (multiple STEM ones)
5/6: 2022 VSBA Student Essay Contest
5/16: A Gift for Textiles Studies - See Naviance for more details
6/1: NSMI Athletic Scholarships
6/15: WebstaurantStore Diversity Scholarship
6/15: WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship