BCHS SENIOR NEWSLETTER
March 1, 2023
College/University Updates
The 2023-24 IUPUI Housing application is now open!
At IUPUI, 44% of freshmen live on campus. If you are interested in campus housing as you apply to the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI, please complete the housing application as soon as possible. IUPUI reached capacity for on-campus housing last year, leaving some incoming students unable to live on campus.
IUPUI Business students should consider living at Kelley House
Kelley House is an RBLC dedicated to students pursuing a business major who want to live and learn with like-minded students. At the Kelley House, students gain access to exclusive events designed by resident assistants, plus unique opportunities to engage with Kelley School faculty and staff. This offers incoming students a built-in opportunity to create a community starting on day one.
Vincennes University has PreVU days coming up.
During your visit, you can see the campus and talk to instructors in your chosen major of study.
Friday, March 31st
Saturday, April 22nd
Hanover College launches Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
https://www.hanover.edu/about/news/2020/hanover-launches-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program/
IU Southeast dropped off information on its Graphic Design Program. Stop by Guidance if you are interested. https://www.ius.edu/
Ivy Tech
Ivy Tech Community College’s Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP for short) helps qualified high school graduates earn a two-year associate degree in just 11 months! This nationally-recognized, full-time program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to earn their bachelor’s degree. In fact, 100% of our ASAP students have been accepted into one or more four-year colleges!
The 2023-2024 FAFSA window is NOW OPEN!
Students that plan on attending college next year will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA window opened on October 1, 2022 and will close on April 15, 2023.
Several colleges will begin sending out Financial Aid packages WELL before April 15th. Please try to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. It requires student and parent tax information that was submitted this past April 2022 (2021 Federal Tax Return Information). Some colleges have FAFSA deadlines as early as December 15th if students want to be considered for Academic Scholarships.
All students and parents must also apply for an FSA ID. This serves as your electronic signature on the FAFSA application.
This is the link to create an FSA ID:
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
This is the link for the FAFSA application:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO WORK ON YOUR FAFSA WITH THE GUIDANCE OFFICE....CALL US AT 812-358-3453
Scholarships
Brownstown Central Classroom Teacher Association Scholarship
$500 scholarship to a graduating senior who is pursuing a career in education.
Applications are in guidance.
Deadline: April 15
Shake & Blevins Scholarship
Scholarship open to any Senior at BCHS that plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college. Applications can be found in Google Classroom. Submit applications to Mrs. Sommers.
Deadline: March 15
Brownstown Health Center Scholarship
BCHS Senior pursuing a health-related career. Applications can be found in Google Classroom.
Please submit applications to Mrs. Sommers.
Deadline: March 15
C. Louis Sommers Scholarship
Open to BCHS students that have participated in athletics in high school. Application is in the Google Classroom. Please submit applications to Mrs. Sommers.
Deadline: April 1, 2022
A.F. Robertson Family Memorial Fund
I highly recommend EVERYONE eligible apply for this scholarship!
Qualifications include: resident of Hamilton or Brownstown Township in Jackson County. Enrolled or planning to enroll in full-time study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Submit application via website.
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/robertsonfund/
Deadline: March 13
Indiana Oil and Gas Association Scholarship
Last year, INOGA gave $18,000 in scholarship monies to Indiana High School and College Students.
For 2023, we have changed a requirement to include: Be a resident of Indiana and attending any accredited college; or be a non-Indiana resident attending an Indiana accredited college. Please see the attached the Application for your convenience. The requirements and application can also be found on our website. https://www.indianaoga.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1
Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who would pursue a degree program in a public works related field. Such fields would include Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Planning, Public Administration Public Works/Municipal Operations and Fleet management among others. The degree may be through a university or technical school course of study. The scholarship awards $1000.00 annually for 4 years provided that the student demonstrates continued progress toward a public works field degree. A paid annual membership to the American Public Works Association is included in the award. Interested high school seniors should complete an application. For additional information please go to our website at http://indiana.apwa.net/PageDetails/25193.
Deadline: April 28th.
Seymour Noon Lions Scholarship
Scholarship selection is based on scholastic rating, citizenship, moral character, and need. This is a one-time scholarship for graduating seniors paid directly to the school of choice. This is not eligible for online degrees. Forms may be found online. https://seymournoonlions.org/
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Sertoma Club of Jackson County
Scholarship for students pursuing studies in health sciences. First Priority will be given to students pursuing Speech Therapy & Hearing but will consider applications in any of the health sciences. The recipients will receive $1,000 at the beginning of their sophomore year. Application is in Google Classroom and Guidance.
Deadline: April 15, 2023
Kappa Kappa Kappa
The Epsilon Phi Tri Kappa Scholarship is a $1,000 nonrenewable award presented to
one senior from Brownstown Central High School or Medora High School. The
scholarship must be used to further the student’s education at any accredited
college or university. Application is available in the Google Classroom.
Deadline: April 7, 2023
Kyle Harrop Memorial Scholarship
The Kyle Harrop Memorial Scholarship is now available to graduating seniors who will be attending Purdue University, West Lafayette in the fall and who participated in our academic competitions during their high school career. The application form can be downloaded from the Google Classroom.
Application is due March 15, 2023.
Jackson County Extension Homemakers Scholarship
The Jackson County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring a $500 scholarship for Jackson County high school seniors who are planning on studying for a career in the Health and Human Sciences field. Application is available in Guidance and Google Classroom.
Deadline: April 3, 2023
Jackson County Recycling District Scholarship
The purpose of the Jackson County Recycling District Scholarship is to provide 10 - $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Jackson County High Schools and current college students who are permanent residents of Jackson County. Priority will be given to students who are following a course of study will focus on and encourage environmental stewardship. Application is available in Guidance and Google Classroom.
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Jackson County REMC Scholarship
Applicant must reside in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a Jackson County REMC member and receives electric service from REMC. Applicant must be a high school high senior who has been admitted to a 2 year, 4year, or technical school in Indiana. Special Consideration will be given to an applicant attending school to study careers in the field of Business, IT, Engineering, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting or utility related fields.
https://www.jacksonremc.com/senior-scholarship-2023/
Deadline April 3, 2023
Indiana Sheriffs' Association
All applicants must be committed to pursuing an education and career in a law enforcement field at an Indiana College or University. All applicants must be a current member of the association or dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association.
Applications are available in Guidance.
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Schneck Foundation Scholarship
The Schneck Foundation is accepting applications for the Allied Health Scholarship and the Amanda M. Dick Honorary Scholarship for female medical school students.
https://www.schneckmed.org/foundation/scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their website: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Deadline: June 10, 2023
United Producers, Inc
Applicants must be a member, or a child/grandchild of a UPI member. Application is available online. https://www.uproducers.com/scholarship/
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Bartholomew County Conservation Council, Inc. Bill Newton Scholarship
Any Graduating Senior in Jackson County may apply. The graduate must attend a four-year college or two-year associate level program.
Application is available in Guidance.
Deadline: April 30, 2023
Jackson County Young Republicans
Jackson County Young Republicans are proud to offer a scholarship to a Jackson County teen. This scholarship is available to Brownstown, Crothersville, Medora, Seymour, Trinity, Sandy Creek Christian Academy and homeschool students. This scholarship is available to one recipient, or we reserve the right to have two recipients, should there be applicants worthy of being awarded the Scholarship. Application is available in the Senior Google Classroom.
Deadline: April 28, 2023
D.A.R.E. Scholarship
The scholarship will be given to a Jackson County resident on the basis of scholastic achievement, letter of endorsement from a school official or teacher, an essay, and be a D.A.R.E. graduate. Application is in Guidance.
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Rumpke Landfill Scholarship- Graduating seniors in Jackson County, Indiana pursuing a two or four- year degree at an accredited institution, including vocational/trade schools, after graduation are eligible. Dependents of Rumpke employees are not eligible for this scholarship. The 2023 scholarship has NOT been updated on their website. A copy of the application can be picked up in Guidance. Deadline: March 10, 2023
AES Engineering Scholarships- Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Deadline: October 8, 2023