Chief Points
October 19, 2019
Class of 2020
FAFSA is OPEN
- The FAFSA opened on October 1, 2019!
- I would recommend you try to complete this before Thanksgiving.
- You don't need to have finished your application to college or wait for acceptances to complete the FAFSA.
- Meet all deadlines prescribed by the colleges you are interested in.
- Get your FAFSA ID - this is your electronic signature to sign the FAFSA.
Lackawanna College
LHS COURSES:
College Algebra
Honors Statistics
AP Statistics
Accounting I
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Spanish IV
AP Computer Science
AP Literature and Composition
Honors English III
AP Language and Composition
Human Body Systems
Lackawanna Business Partnerships
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Apprenticeship Opportunity
Greiner Gold Apprenticeship Program - Open House
This is an excellent 3-year program where students earn an Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics from LCCC while working as an apprentice at our facility. We partner with LCCC to tailor the students’ work at Greiner to what they are learning in school each semester.
Students will work and attend classes totaling 40 hours per week while earning an hourly rate. Greiner pays at least 85% of their tuition. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get hands on experience and a quality education at practically no cost.Greiner Packaging International is one of Europe’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers in the food and non-food sector. We have opened our first site in the U.S. and are constantly looking for outstanding individuals to support our subsidiary located in Pittston, PA. Come and join our Greiner GOLD Program, which combines an Associate’s degree and on-the-job training for a total of three years. We will deliver our program in conjunction with Luzerne County Community College for the classes needed for an Advanced Mechatronics degree. You will gain experience in all aspects of the operations function and get a full understanding of the production process and its technical needs. What are you waiting for?
Scholarships
***NEW*** GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are accepted until Jan. 3, 2020. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook and learn more about the Foundation’s other programs for students and educators.
We look forward to honoring these deserving student leaders next spring.
2020 Blair E. Caboot Memorial Scholarship
Eligible applicants must attend school in one of the following counties: Bradford, Lackawanna,Luzerne, monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wayne, Wyoming.
To apply, students should fill out the online form at www.npctm.org. A transcript and recommendation letter from one of the student's mathematics teachers is required.
The application window is open from October 14, 2019 through March 2, 2020. The scholarship recipient will be notified by early April 2020 and scholarship will be presented at the April 20202 NPCTM Spring Meeting. Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Vincent Pricci, Student Awards Chairman at vpricci@gmail.com.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Second Place: $3,000
Five finalists: $1,000 each
Eight semifinalists: $100 each
Eligibility:
US High school students in grade 9-12.
Deadline: January 17, 2020
National C0-OP Scholarship Program
For complete instructions and to apply, please visit
WACAINC.ORG
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
A Clearer Path to College for All Students
Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process while they earn scholarships for each action they complete.
The Practice and Strengthen Scholarships close at the end of October. It's not too late to get started and complete these scholarship steps! Make sure your class of 2020 is:
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Using Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy®
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Registering for the SAT
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Exploring colleges on BigFuture™ to strengthen their college list (.pdf/768 KB)
Students who complete the FAFSA are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship through the College Board Opportunity Scholarships.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Cooke College Scholarship Program
Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the largest scholarships in the country for high-achieving students with financial need.
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of more than 2,600 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 13, 2019.
2020 Prudential Spirit of the Community Award
Are you a middle level or high school student who's making a difference through volunteering?
In each state and Washington, D.C. the top middle level and high school youth volunteer will be named State Honorees and will receive a $1,000 scholarship, silver medallion, and an all-expense,paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. in May. There is a further opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship if chosen.
109th Infantry Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2019
The 109th Infantry Regiment Association is offering scholarships to children and grandchildren of the following: Our Gold Star Familiies, members and veterans of the 109th Infantry Regiment.
Lakeland School Counseling
Email: lhsguidance@lakelandsd.org
Website: http://counselingatlakeland.weebly.com/
Location: 1355 Lakeland Drive, Jermyn, PA, USA
Phone: 570-254-9485
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhscounselors/
Twitter: @chiefsguidance