LHS College & Career Newsletter
January 2017, Volume XIV, Issue 4
Happy New Year, Happy New You!
The new year is upon us and the school year is speeding along. Before you know it, graduation will be upon us and the current seniors will be moving on to college near or far, starting a new job or career, off to boot camp to be a member of our Armed Forces, or taking a semester or year off to figure out what they want to do or travel the world. Whatever decision you've made, it is our hope that you will continue to make learning a lifelong goal, Every day, we learn something new. Take what you've learned and pass it on to the next person. It is then that you have transformed from being the student to being the teacher.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS
Name of Scholarship: We the Students Essay Contest
Amount: $500 - $5000
Deadline: February 5, 2017
Selection Criteria: Submit a 500-800 word essay on specific topic indicated by the contest
Website or Contact Information: http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: Unigo
Amount: $1500-$5000
Deadline: varies
Selection Criteria: Students age 13 or older who plan to attend college
Website or Contact Information: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships
Name of Scholarship: The Black College Expo Scholarship
Amount: $$
Deadline: February 21, 2017 for essay (Expo is at Bowie State U – March 4, 2017)
Selection Criteria: 11th-12th grade; must submit < 500 word essay on “Why is a college education important to me?”
Website or Contact Information: http://thecollegeexpo.org/misc/dcmaryland-college-expo
Name of Scholarship: The Society of Professional Journalists 2017 High School Essay Contest
Amount: $300-$1000
Deadline: February 23, 2017
Selection Criteria: Grades 9-12; submit 300-500-word essay on a specified topic
Website or Contact Information: www.spj.org/a-hs.asp
Name of Scholarship: Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 25, 2017
Selection Criteria: 11th or 12th grade; Plan to enter a medical or medical related field and plan to attend a school in the state of Maryland
Website or Contact Information: www.cemsfund.com
Name of Scholarship: 10th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 2, 2017
Selection Criteria: Submit a photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card
Website or Contact Information: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
Name of Scholarship: Children’s Defense Fund Beat the Odds Scholarship Program
Amount: $10,000 + laptop computer
Deadline: March 10, 2017
Selection Criteria: Sophomore who is working hard to overcome tremendous obstacles in their personal lives, demonstrates academic achievement, and gives back to their community
Website or Contact Information: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs/Beattheodds/
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS ONLY
Name of Scholarship: Maryland Farm Bureau 2017 Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Parents are members of MFB; must major in agriculture (3 scholarships) or non-agriculture major (2 scholarships)
Website or Contact Information: http://mdfarmbureau.com/mfb-2016-scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County, Inc.
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA or higher
Website or Contact Information: http://www.iccpgc.org/scholarship
Name of Scholarship: Jack & Jill of America (three scholarships)
Amount: unknown
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: 2.5-3.0 GPA; leadership and community activities; significant academic improvement for one of the scholarships.
Website or Contact Information: http://pgcjackandjill.org/Chapter_Scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: Thursday Network I Empower Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $3000
Deadline: February 3, 2017
Selection Criteria: Minority of African, Hispanic and/or Latino descent; minimum 2.5 GPA, commitment to community service, financial need
Website or Contact Information: https://thursdaynetwork.org/signature-programs/
Name of Scholarship: Northrup Grumman Engineering Scholars Program
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 4, 2017
Selection Criteria: 3.5 GPA; 1700 SAT or 27 ACT; accepted to an approved engineering, computer science, math, or physics program
Website or Contact Information: http://www.northropgrumman.com/corporateresponsibility/community/pages/engineeringscholars.aspx
Name of Scholarship: Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $25,000 to full tuition each year
Deadline: February 8, 2017
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; financial need, leadership skills, community involvement
Website or Contact Information: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org
Name of Scholarship: Frostburg State U. Music Scholarships
Amount: $250 - $1000
Deadline: February 9, 2017 for applications; auditions – February 16, 2017
Selection Criteria: Accepted to and will attend Frostburg State U and plan to major in music
Website or Contact Information: http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/music/admissions/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Greater Washington Urban League, Inc. (various scholarships)
Amount: $1000 - $8000
Deadline: February 10, 2017 by 4:30pm
Selection Criteria: Minimum 2.5 GPA, family income less than $45,000, complete a 500-word essay
Website or Contact Information: Applications available in the career center.
Name of Scholarship: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: up to $28,000/four years
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Selection Criteria: Minority w/leadership potential, dedication to community service, and financial need; at least a 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT.
Website or Contact Information: www.jackierobinson.org
Name of Scholarship: National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship Program
Amount: up to $6,000
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Selection Criteria: 3.5 GPA; students planning to participate in college cooperative education at one of ten participating colleges
Website or Contact Information: http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
Name of Scholarship: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA Teen for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
Amount: $500-$5000
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Selection Criteria: Submit a 200-word autobiography & a 1200-1500-word essay answering specific questions related to Alzheimer’s.
Website or Contact Information: www.afateens.org
Name of Scholarship: York College of Pennsylvania Full-Tuition American Constitutional Freedom Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: February 17, 2017
Selection Criteria: 1310 SAT or 28 ACT w/writing, 3.0 GPA, Accepted to York College by February 17, 2017
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ycp.edu/constitution
Name of Scholarship: The Defense Commissary Agency Scholarships for Military Children
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 17, 2017 (Postmark date is unacceptable)
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; plan to attend a 4-year college or university; be the dependent of an active duty, reserve/guard, retired commissary customer
Website or Contact Information: http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Tau Delta Zeta Chapter Power of the Written Word Essay Contest
Amount: $500-$1000
Deadline: February 24, 2017
Selection Criteria: Female students with at least a 2.5 GPA; Submit a 300-600-word essay
Website or Contact Information: http://zphibtdz.org/
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Scholarship Fund, Inc. (Five different scholarships)
Amount: $500-$2500
Deadline: February 24, 2017
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pgpsra.org/ or http://www1.pgcps.org/
Name of Scholarship: CORE Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship Program
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 25, 2017
Selection Criteria: Undocumented Chicano/Latino descent, academic promise/potential, and financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Association of Realtors – David Maclin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2500
Deadline: February 28, 2017
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA; submit a 500 words or less essay on “What Difference I Have Made in My Community”
Website or Contact Information: http://pgcar.com/pghome_community/default.htm
Name of Scholarship: Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) Nova Scholarship
Amount: $2000 for full-time enrollment & $1000 for part-time students
Deadline: February 28, 2017
Selection Criteria: Students majoring in a STEM program;
Website or Contact Information: https://www.afceanova.org/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: McDaniel College Educator’s Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $25,000/year
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Son or daughter of a K-12 school employee w/four or more years of current or consecutive full-time employment; at least a 2.5 GPA
Website or Contact Information: http://www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate/admissions/apply/educators-legacy-scholarship
Name of Scholarship: GreenPal Small Business Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: no deadline specified; but winner will be announced June 2017
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner; major or minor in Business, Economics, or Finance
Website or Contact Information: http://www.yourgreenpal.com/scholarship
Name of Scholarship: National Italian American Foundation
Amount: $2500-$12,000
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Italian American students; 3.5 GPA or higher; member of NIAF or parent who is a member of NIAF
Website or Contact Information: http://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships-overview/
Name of Scholarship: Baltimore Community Foundation
Amount: $500-$12,000
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bcf.org/For-Grant-Scholarship-Seekers/Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: The American Chemical Society
Amount: up to $2500
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: African American, Hispanic, or American Indian; will major in the chemical sciences or chemical technology; 3.0 GPA, financial need
Website or Contact Information: www.acs.org/scholars
Name of Scholarship: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Amount: $500 - $14,000
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Plan to pursue a degree in applied geophysics, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences
Website or Contact Information: http://seg.org/Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Southern Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Rent-free housing
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; will attend Florida State U, Florida A & M U., U of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast U., Tallahassee Community College, or Santa Fe College
Website or Contact Information: http://www.southernscholarship.org/
Name of Scholarship: Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $1000 - $5000
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Interested in pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, publishing, or graphic communication; at least a 3.0 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://pgsf.org/
Name of Scholarship: Association of School Business Officials Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA; financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://asbo.org/content.php?page=Jacobus_Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: National Press Club Scholarships
Amount: $2000-$5000
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; interested in pursuing a career in print or broadcast journalism
Website or Contact Information: http://www.press.org/about/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Polish Heritage Association of Maryland, Inc.
Amount: undetermined
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Submit a 250-word essay on importance/meaning of Polish heritage; financial need, leadership potential
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pha-md.org/
Name of Scholarship: J.B. Joynt, III Memorial Scholarship
Amount: unknown
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Plan to attend Frostburg State U.; participate in extracurricular activities
Website or Contact Information: http://www.frostburg.edu/ungrad/faid/institutional.htm#scho
Name of Scholarship: Hamilton Relay Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2017
Selection Criteria: Students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking
Website or Contact Information: http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/index.html
Name of Scholarship: Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC Scholarship
Amount: varies
Deadline: March 7, 2017
Selection Criteria: Dependent of United States Air Force member; at least a 3.25 GPA
Website or Contact Information: www.afoscdc.com
Name of Scholarship: Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc. (several scholarships)
Amount: $3500-$5000
Deadline: March 10, 2017 due to Counselor
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www1.pgcps.org/foundation/scholarships.htm
Name of Scholarship: Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Amount: $2500
Deadline: March 15, 2017
Selection Criteria: Young adults between the ages of 15-30 who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis of their own or of a loved one.
Website or Contact Information: http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/
OPEN HOUSES/COLLEGE TOURS/COLLEGE FAIRS
National Alumnae Association of Spelman College Southern Maryland Chapter 16th Annual HBCU Tour - April 17, 2017 - April 22, 2017. Cost is $489 and includes breakfast, lunch, transportation, and lodging. Students will visit North Carolina A & T U., North Carolina Central U., Fort Valley State U., Tuskegee U., Alabama State U., Clark Atlanta U., Spelman College, Tennessee State U., Fisk U., and Meharry Medical College. To reserve your seat, contact Daria Valentine @ (301)758-2054 or Crystal Curry @ (240)394-9006 or email: spelmanhbcutour@gmail.com.
College & Career Readiness Workshop for Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors and Parents
- Financing Your College
- PSAT, SAT, and ACT Testing
- Accuplacer & Dual Enrollment
- Career Academies
- Rigor in High School Schedules
Register at www1.pgcps.org/ccrip. Go to upcoming events and click "register."
*Sponsored by the Department of College & Career Readiness and Innovative Prpograms
Thursday, Jan 19, 2017, 06:00 PM
Charles H. Flowers High School, Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD, United States
EMPLOYMENT/INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Youth @ Work/SYEP Job Readiness Training Program - provides youth ages 15-19 opportunities to practice workplace excellence & explore career interests. Q & A session to be held on Saturday – January 21, 2017 at 10am at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Registration is available online at www.pgcc.edu/go/youth-work.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program - 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization for juniors and seniors; attend a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, develop leadership and career skills. Applications are available online at http://bankofamerica.com/studentleaders until January 27, 2017.
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Short Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) - 8-10 weeks paid full time research experience for high school and undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA or higher, at least 16 years of age in junior or senior year in high school; Applications are due February 15, 2017 at https://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/process/diversity/research-and-training-for-students/short-term-research-experience-underrepresented-persons/Pages/default.aspx.
My Girlfriend's House, a nonprofit agency offering services to at-risk middle and high school girls in Capitol Heights, is seeking two Administrative interns (unpaid) to assist with daily operational functions. A requirement of 16 hours a week and a commitment of six months is needed. More information is available online at http://www.internships.com.
Tower Federal Credit Union - hires full-time/part-time and peak time tellers (minimum age 18) directly out of high school. Starting salary rate is $12.87/hr. Interested seniors should apply in April and May. Selected students can begin training as early as June. Students should have reliable transportation. Apply on line at www.towerfcu.org, and click on the careers page for more information.
Wendy's in Laurel (Baltimore Ave. & Russett) is hiring for the position of crew member. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age. Apply online at https://careers.wendys.com/.
Papa John's Pizza in Laurel is hiring for a team member. Applicants must be at least sixteen years of age. Apply online at http://www.snagajob.com/.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
March 11 SAT: Registration deadline – February 28 (This should be the first time juniors take the SAT)
April 8 ACT: Registration deadline – March 3
FAFSA: most Maryland schools – March 1 (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
MD State Scholarships/Grants – March 1 (http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/descriptions.aspx)
Laurel High School Counseling Office
Email: tcollins@pgcps.org
Website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com
Location: 8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD, United States
Phone: 301-497-2050
Twitter: @LHS_Counseling6