LHS COLLEGE & CAREER NEWSLETTER
April/May 2019, Volume XVI, Issue 6
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”—Mark Twain
College Information Night
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2019, 06:30 PM
Laurel High School, Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD, USA - Cafeteria
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Opportunites for all Students
Name of Scholarship: B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 24, 2019
Selection Criteria: Junior or Senior
Website or Contact Information: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Name of Scholarship: Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 14, 2019
Selection Criteria: Juniors and seniors, and students currently in college; submit a 500-1000 word essay
Website or Contact Information: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Name of Scholarship: Ron Brown Scholar Program (Guided Pathway Support Program)
Amount: varies
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: African-American, current sophomore; strong academic record, demonstrated leadership and active involvement at school or in the community
Website or Contact Information: http://ronbrowngps.fluidreview.com
Name of Scholarship: It Takes Two, Inc.
Amount: $200 - $500
Deadline: July 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Grades 4-college; single parent household; 2.5 GPA, and financial need
Website or Contact Information: https://ittakestwoinc.org/scholarship
Name of Scholarship: The Gen & Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: July 31, 2019
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th Grade;
Website or Contact Information: http://www.gkscholarship.com/
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
Name of Scholarship: The Crew Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: African-American with a minimum of an unweighted 3.0 GPA; submit a 1000-word essay (MLA format) describing the ways the scholarship will affect your collegiate journey
Website or Contact Information: http://thecrewsf.org/
Name of Scholarship: National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Amount: $2000
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: Must be homeless or experienced homelessness sometime during their school attendance. Submit a personal essay between 500-800 words addressing homelessness.
Website or Contact Information: https://naehcy.org/scholarship-application/
Name of Scholarship: High Bridge Foundation, Inc.
Amount: $1000-$2000
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: Hardship condition (i.e., poverty, immigration, or adversity such as a disability or loss of a parent), at least a 3.0 GPA.
Website or Contact Information: http://www.highbridgefoundation.org/
Name of Scholarship: Cassandra Butts Arts Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: Minimum of 2.5 GPA; leadership and community service, plan to major in visual arts including architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production, and other decorative arts.
Website or Contact Information: http://cassandrabuttsartscholarship.org
Name of Scholarship: Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA, financial need,
Website or Contact Information: https://www.shawncartersf.com/
Name of Scholarship: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Foundation, Inc. Education Scholarship
Amount: $1500 - $8200 (varies)
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: African-American, 2.5 GPA; leadership and community service
Website or Contact Information: http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Jewish Social Service Agency – several scholarships
Amount: varies
Deadline: May 3, 2019
Selection criteria: Jewish student; various criteria
Website or Contact Information: https://www.jssa.org/get-help/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Zeta Amicae of Prince George’s County Book Award
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 4, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher, financial need
Website or Contact Information: Application attached
Name of Scholarship: The Coalition of Concerned Black Christian Men of Prince George’s County Oliver “Jerry” Harmon Memorial Scholarship
Amount: undetermined
Deadline: May 5, 2019
Selection Criteria: Accepted to a college or university
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ccbcm.org/ (Click on “Our Work”)
Name of Scholarship: Unigo
Amount: varies
Deadline: varies
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: DeAndre Lorenzo White Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Undetermined (last year’s amount was $1500)
Deadline: usually mid-May
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA; actively involved in a local church and service to the community.
Website or Contact Information: http://www.drenation.com/ (site has not been updated with current deadline or application.
Name of Scholarship: National Black Police Association Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: May 17, 2019
Selection Criteria: Strong character; interest in law enforcement and other related areas
Website or Contact Information: https://www.blackpolice.org/
Name of Scholarship: MISR Court No. 193 Helen M. Plummer Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 19, 2019
Selection Criteria: Minimum 2.0 GPA, accepted to a college or university, service to the community
Website or Contact Information: Application attached
Name of Scholarship: Flow Ministries, Inc. Evelyn Joyce Nixon Hinton Scholarship Fund
Amount: Undetermined (past awards of $1000)
Deadline: May 19, 2019
Selection Criteria: Female graduate of PGCPS; GPA 2.3-3.0, academic potential and leadership qualities
Website or Contact Information: https://www.flowmin.org/scholarship2
Name of Scholarship: Paula E. Waters Diamond in the Rough Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 24, 2019
Selection Criteria: African-American male, 2.0-2.99 GPA
Website or Contact Information: http://programs.applyists.com/diamond-in-the-rough/
Name of Scholarship: Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. – UNCF Scholarship 2019
Amount: up to $5000
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to attend one of the 37 UNCF member colleges; minimum 2.5 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://www.uncf.org/the-latest/scholarships-for-april-at-uncf
Name of Scholarship: Footprints Scholarship Fund
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; experienced the death of a biological parent; intend to enroll in a 4-year college or university, financial need; submit a 500-word or less essay
Website or Contact Information: http://fsfund.org/apply
Name of Scholarship: Joe Francis Hair Care Scholarship
Amount: $1200
Deadline: June 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Will attend a cosmetology or barbering school
Website or Contact Information: https://www.joefrancis.com/
Name of Scholarship: PGCC Various Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information:
http://www.pgcc.edu/Paying_for_College/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Promise Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: June 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Resident of Prince George’s County; plan to seek an Associate degree at PGCC; Minimum score of 79 on the ACCUPLACER Reading exam; Minimum score of 69 on the ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills exam; Minimum score of 42 on the ACCUPLACER for Elementary Algebra exam, or 480 on SAT Reading and 530 on SAT Math, or 21 on the ACT. Have a completed FAFSA on file with PGCC.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.pgcc.edu/go/PromiseScholarship/
Name of Scholarship: The Console and Hollawell Legal Leaders Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA, pursuing a degree in law (i.e., pre-law, paralegal studies)
Website or Contact Information: https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/legal-scholarship/2018-2019/
Name of Scholarship: National Presbyterian College Scholarship
Amount: up to $4000
Deadline: June 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Active member of the Presbyterian Church who plans to attend a college related to the Presbyterian Church; financial need; at least a 2.5 GPA.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/theology-formation-and-evangelism/financialaid/undergraduate-opportunities/presbyterian-college-scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Amount: up to $2500
Deadline: June 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Strong commitment to pursue a degree in a career and technical program; financial need; overcome adversity;
Website or Contact Information: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: BigSun Organization
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2019
Selection Criteria: Student athlete
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Name of Scholarship: Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 28, 2019
Selection Criteria: Community service; submit an essay on required topic
Website or Contact Information: https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/ethiopian-heritage-scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA, Hispanic descent, financial need, significant community service involvement within the last twelve months
Website or Contact Information: http://montgomeryhispanicgala.org/scholarship.html
Name of Scholarship: Automotive Hall of Fame
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; interest in an automotive related career, and submit a letter of acceptance to a college, university, or trade school
Website or Contact Information: https://www.automotivehalloffame.org/
Name of Scholarship: Association of Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship
Amount: $6000
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: Minority female; plan to pursue an education/career in geosciences
Website or Contact Information: http://awg.org/awards
Name of Scholarship: Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area, Inc.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2019 (website information has not been updated at print)
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA; diagnosis of sickle cell disease
Website or Contact Information: http://scancainc.org Application attached.
Name of Scholarship: Caring.com Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: Submit either a 500-word essay or 2-3 minute video addressing a topic related to elder care. Plan to pursue a career in senior care (elderly).
Website or Contact Information: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#available-scholarships-for-student-caregivers
Name of Scholarship: Herb Block Scholarship
Amount: up to $8000
Deadline: July 7, 2019 for fall and November 10, 2019 for spring
Selection Criteria: Will attend either Montgomery College, Northern Virginia Community College, PGCC, or Community College of DC; student who has shown improvement to at least a 3.0 GPA
Website or Contact Information: http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: July 30, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher; plan to attend a 4-year college or university; Submit an 800 word or less essay about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS & OPPORTUNITIES
High School Summer Programs
Name of Program: Bowie State University Computer Science Applications Summer Camp 2019
Dates: July 8 – July 19, 2019 (8:30am-4pm)
Location: Bowie State University
Cost: $300 includes meals and materials
Selection criteria: Ages 12-17; interest in computer science
Deadline: May 3, 2019
Website or Contact Information: http://cs.bowiestate.edu/csa-summer-camp/
Name of Program: University of Michigan Summer College Engineering Exposure Program (SCEEP)
Dates: July 28 – August 7, 2019
Location: University of Michigan
Cost: $500 for 10 days plus transportation
Selection criteria: Current 11th graders interested in engineering
Deadline: May 8, 2019
Website or Contact Information: https://cedo.engin.umich.edu/summer-college-engineering-exposure-program/
Name of Program: Howard University School of Business High School Summer Enrichment Programs
Dates: July 14 – July 29, 2019
Location: Howard University
Cost: Free; must provide own transportation to/from the campus
Selection criteria: Current 10th and 11th grade students; PSAT/SAT score of 1100 or higher; excellent grades
Deadline: May 17, 2019
Website or Contact Information: https://bschool.howard.edu/student-affairs/summer-programs/
Name of Program: Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Summer Program
Dates: June 24-July 19, 2019 9am-3pm
Location: University of the District of Columbia
Cost: $2850
Selection criteria: Interest in math, science, and engineering; completion of Algebra 2, Chemistry or Physics, Trigonometry.
Deadline: June 7, 2019
Website or Contact Information: https://ei.jhu.edu
Name of Program: Boston University Academy of Media Production
Dates: July 8-August 2, 2019
Location: Boston University, Boston, MA
Cost: $6,450 — which includes tuition, room, board, and health services. + $25 application fee
Selection criteria: Rising 10, 11, or 12th grade students;
Deadline: Rolling
Website or Contact Information: http://bu.edu/amp
Name of Program: Susquehanna University Summer Pre-College Programs (various)
Dates: Sessions throughout the summer beginning June 23-July 27, 2019
Location: Susquehanna U.
Cost: Varies per program
Selection criteria: Rising 10, 11, or 12th grade students;
Deadline: Varies per program
Website or Contact Information: https://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs
College & Career Readiness Opportunities
Princeton U. Office of Admissions – 19th annual Why Princeton? Information session and alumni panel discussion on May 4, 2019 from 2pml-4pm at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center. Check-in begins at 1:30pm. Students must register online at https://apply.princeton.edu/register/whypdc19 by April 30, 2019.
Prince George’s County Transitioning Youth Fair – Largo HS on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6pm-8:30pm. Representatives will be available from the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Community Coordination of Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration, and various other adult service provider agencies.
PATRIOTS Technology Training Center – 23rd Annual Youth STEM Summit, “Cracking the Code for STEM Careers” on May 4, 2019 from 8am-2pm at Bowie State U. The summit includes continental breakfast, door prizes, lunch, t-shirt. For more information contact 301-925-9350.
The Navy League STEM Institute is hosting the Sea-Air-Space STEM Expo on May 5, 2019 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland from 12pm-4pm. This is a free event for students in grades 5th – 12th. More information is available at: https://www.navyleague.org/meetings/stem.
Discover Swarthmore is an all-expenses paid visit to Swarthmore College for prospective rising seniors who are underrepresented students (African-American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, North African, and Native American), first generation, low income, and/or undocumented. If interested in being nominated, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/SSjzdJMMvi9oNguh7 by May 10, 2019.
Exploring College Options is hosting information sessions for parents and students featuring Duke U., Georgetown U., Harvard U., U. of Pennsylvania, and Stanford U. on May 12 in Washington, DC., May 13 in Tysons, VA, May 14 in Baltimore, MD, and May 15 in Bethesda, MD. Students and parents must register online at http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
Exploring Educational Excellence is hosting information sessions presented by Brown U., Columbia U., Cornell U., Rice U., and the U. of Chicago on May 19, 2019 in Baltimore and May 20, 2019 in Gaithersburg at 7pm. Students can RSVP at http://exploringeducationalexcellence.org.
Smith College Women of Distinction is a program for rising minority seniors. Admission is competitive. Smith College will provide transportation, meals, and accommodations for all participants. The program will take place October 18-20, 2019. If interested, please complete the application before June 14, 2019. Applications will be available on May 1, 2019. For applications and more information visit: https://www.smith.edu/women-distinction-program.
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
Weed Warrior of Bowie – Students can earn service learning hours at Belair Meadows on May 4 and/or June 8 from 9am-12noon. Students must register in advance by contacting Ashleigh Armentrout at 301-809-3044 or aarmentrout@cityofbowie.org. For more information visit www.cityofbowie.org/weedwarriors.
2019 iCan! Bike Camp for Individuals with Special Needs – Volunteers age 15 or older needed to assist special needs students with riding a bike from June 18-22, 2019 at Old Mill High School in Millersville, MD. There is a volunteer orientation on June 17 from 2pm-4pm. If interested, please click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiKNgPTj94wq78wCw6pP58dGL_1K6PfKC_BSCDzomV1I-O0Q/viewform.
Jobs for Teens - https://www.jobsforteenshq.com/
Six Flags America is hiring lifeguards for the 2019 season. Students should be at least 15 years of age who can swim and interested in being a life guard. Students should apply online at http://www.sixflagsjobs.com.
Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local #24 Joint Apprenticeship Committee is accepting applications for their apprenticeship on the first and third Monday of every month at 9am at 901 Montgomery St., Laurel, MD. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Starting pay for apprentices is $15.81/hour plus benefits. Applicants should bring state I.D., birth certificate, social security card or passport and $25 check or money order for the application fee. For more information, call 301-498-9162.
The Washington, DC Joint Plumbing Apprenticeship Committee is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 plumbers and pipefitters apprenticeship training program. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED at the time of application. A $50 application fee is required. For more information, call 301-552-3505.
American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is accepting applications for the ALBAT Traffic Signal Apprenticeship Program. For more information, visit www.albat.org.
City of Laurel Job Openings - https://www.cityoflaurel.org/baps/jobs
Laurel Job Fair
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10:00 AM
Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, Cypress Street, Laurel, MD, USA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduate Senior Surveys
All seniors must complete ALL THREE of the mandatory senior surveys: PGCPS, LHS, and MSDE before May 17, 2019 in Naviance. Log into your Naviance account through CLEVER on the PGCPS website. Go to www.pgcps.org, and click on Options > Student Resources > Log into CLEVER > Enter your PGCPS username and password > Click on Naviance. Click on the My Planner tab > Tasks. Click on the links for PGCPS 2019 Senior Survey, MSDE 2019 Survey, and the Laurel High School Senior Survey. All surveys must be completed before May 17, 2019 or your last day of school or you will not be able to receive your cap and gown.
AP Exam Schedule - May 6 - May 16, 2019
AP testing begins May 6-May 16, 2019 for students who registered to take an exam this past March. Room assignments will be sent in a separate email to all students and staff early next week. Students will not be called down to testing. All students must show up at testing time to their assigned location. Any latecomers may forfeit their opportunity to test and may have to pay a $15 unused exam fee. Please bring your I.D (school or government issued). Cell phones & smartwatches will be collected if brought to testing. No food is allowed in the testing site. Students may have bottled water.
AP U.S. Government & Politics
May 6, 2019
7:45am
AP Spanish Language (Room 207)
May 7, 2019
7:45am
AP English Literature
May 8, 2019
7:45am
AP French Language (Room 207)
May 8, 2019
11:30am
AP Psychology
May 9, 2019
11:30am
AP U.S. History
May 10, 2019
7:45am
AP Studio Art (Career Center)
May 10, 2019– portfolios due
12:00pm
AP Calculus (Career Center)
May 14, 2019
7:45am
AP English Language
May 15, 2019
7:45am
AP World History
May 16, 2019
7:45am
Laurel High School Counseling Department
Email: tcollins@pgcps.org
Website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com
Location: 8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD, USA
Phone: 240-547-4810
Twitter: @LHS_Counseling6