LHS College & Career Newsletter
April/May 2018, Volume XV, Issue 6
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2018
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
~Dr. Seuss
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
These are just a few reminders for the seniors. More information regarding senior finals and other important information will be released soon.
May 1 - College Signing Day
May 16 - Last day to complete MANDATORY SENIOR SURVEYS (LHS, STATE, & PGCPS) - more information to come
May 16 - Unofficial Last Day for Seniors
May 18 - Prom @ Gaylord National Harbor 7pm-11pm
May 30 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 3pm
June 1 - Graduation/Grad Night
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL STUDENTS
Name of Scholarship: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapter Essay Writing Contest
Amount: 1st place – Apple IPAD, 2nd place – Beats by Dre Headphones, 3rd place – Apple Air pods
Deadline: April 27, 2018
Selection Criteria: Submit a 1000-word essay
Website or Contact Information: http://hlkapsi.org/news/essay-writing-contest/
Name of Scholarship: B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 22, 2018
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, 2018
Selection Criteria: Juniors and seniors, and students currently in college
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, 2018
Selection Criteria: African-American, current sophomore or junior; 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, 2018
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, 2018
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th Grade;
Website or Contact Information: http://www.gkscholarship.com/
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS ONLY
Name of Scholarship: Continental Societies, Inc. Southeastern Howard/Laurel Chapter
Amount: $750
Deadline: April 20, 2018
Selection Criteria: African American, submit a 500-word essay.
Website or Contact Information: Applications attached below and in student’s PGCPS email accounts.
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff Melvin C. High Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 20, 2018
Selection Criteria: Be accepted to a college or university; one-page essay; involvement in extracurricular activities
Website or Contact Information: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/686/Scholarship-Program. Applications also available in the counseling office.
Name of Scholarship: Women’s Community Club of Beltsville
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 25, 2018
Selection Criteria: Female who resides in the town of Beltsville who have been accepted to a college, university, technical, or vocational school
Website or Contact Information: Applications attached
Name of Scholarship: The Crew Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 27, 2018
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: High Bridge Foundation, Inc.
Amount: $500-$1000
Deadline: April 30, 2018
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: Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship
Amount: $2000-$3000
Deadline: April 30, 2018
Selection Criteria: At least a 2.0 GPA, minority and disadvantaged, major in fine art, graphic design, illustration, interactive design, or photography
Website or Contact Information: https://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship
Name of Scholarship: Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: April 30, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA, financial need,
Website or Contact Information: https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/#
Name of Scholarship: The Coalition of Concerned Black Christian Men of Prince George’s County Oliver “Jerry” Harmon Memorial Scholarship
Amount: undetermined
Deadline: May 4, 2018
Selection Criteria: Accepted to a college or university
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ccbcm.org/ (Click on “Our Work”)
Name of Scholarship: National Presbyterian College Scholarship
Amount: up to $2000
Deadline: May 15, 2018
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: Unigo
Amount: varies
Deadline: varies
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Jewish Social Service Agency – several scholarships
Amount: varies
Deadline: May 3, 2018
Selection criteria: Jewish student; various criteria
Website or Contact Information: https://www.jssa.org/get-help/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Maryland Association of Private Colleges and Career Schools (MAPCCS) Scholarship
Amount: $1000-$3000
Deadline: early May (website has not been updated yet with new deadline)
Selection Criteria: Will attend a private college or career school; achievement
Website or Contact Information: http://mapccs.org/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: DeAndre Lorenzo White Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Undetermined (last year’s amount was $1500)
Deadline: May 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA; actively involved in a local church and service to the community.
Website or Contact Information: http://www.deandrewhitescholarshipfund.com/
Name of Scholarship: National Black Police Association Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: May 18, 2018
Selection Criteria: Strong character; interest in law enforcement and other related areas
Website or Contact Information: http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Foundation, Inc. Education Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $8200 (varies)
Deadline: May 18, 2018
Selection Criteria: African-American, 2.5 GPA; leadership and community service
Website or Contact Information: http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Best Mattress Reviews
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 19, 2018
Selection Criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA; create a short video on sleep as a public health issue
Website or Contact Information: https://www.bestmattressreviews.com/sleep-scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: Flow Ministries, Inc. Evelyn Joyce Nixon Hinton Scholarship Fund
Amount: Undetermined (past awards of $1000)
Deadline: May 19, 2018
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 25, 2018
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: MISR Court No. 193 Helen M. Plummer Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 25, 2018
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: Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: May 30, 2018
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: Wal-Mart Foundation Dependent Scholarship
Amount: up to $13,000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: dependent student of a Wal-Mart associate, 2.0 GPA, financial need
Website or Contact Information: https://walmartdependent.scholarsapply.org/
Name of Scholarship: Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Interested in pursuing a business degree
Website or Contact Information: http://onlinembareport.com (scroll down toward bottom of page to see scholarship information)
Name of Scholarship: Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Interested in pursuing a fashion related degree
Website or Contact Information: http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program
Name of Scholarship: Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Interested in pursuing an animation career path
Website or Contact Information: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/
Name of Scholarship: Joe Francis Hair Care Scholarship
Amount: $1200
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Will attend a cosmetology or barbering school
Website or Contact Information: https://www.joefrancis.com/
Name of Scholarship: PGCC Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition & fees
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA, Commit to a degree program at PGCC
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pgcc.edu/Paying_for_College/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
Name of Scholarship: PGCC Board of Trustees’ Legacy Scholarship
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: High academic ability, strong leadership skills; will attend PGCC
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pgcc.edu/Paying_for_College/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
Name of Scholarship: Athnet Sports Recruiting
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Plays or played a sport in high school
Website or Contact Information: http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
Name of Scholarship: Helping Children Grow, Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Minimum of 2.0 GPA; financial need,
Website or Contact Information: Application attached
Name of Scholarship: Footprints Scholarship Fund
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA, experienced the death of a biological parent
Website or Contact Information: http://fsfund.org/apply
Name of Scholarship: AOBA Scholarship Program
Amount: $6000
Deadline: June 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Admitted to PGCC; minimum of 2.5 GPA; household income of no more than $75,000/yr.; three letters of recommendation
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pgcc.edu/Foundation_and_Alumni/Scholarship.aspx
Name of Scholarship: Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Amount: up to $2500
Deadline: June 15, 2018
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/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
Name of Scholarship: BigSun Organization
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2018
Selection Criteria: Student athlete
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Name of Scholarship: Automotive Hall of Fame
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: June 30, 2018
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: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Association of Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship
Amount: $6000
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Selection Criteria: Minority female, plans 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, 2018 (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: Herb Block Scholarship
Amount: up to $8000
Deadline: July 7, 2018 for Fall and November 10, 2018 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: The Console and Hollawell Legal Leaders Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: July 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA, pursuing a degree in law (i.e., pre-law, paralegal studies)
Website or Contact Information: http://www.myinjuryattorney.com/legal-scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Promise Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: August 1, 2018
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: 2018 Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: Academic excellence, plan to pursue a degree in nursing, including LPN/LVN, ADN, and BSN programs
Website or Contact Information: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com
Name of Scholarship: Abodo “Off to College” Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: Submit an essay (500-1000) words about what you’re bringing with you to college and explain the significance.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.abodo.com/blog/high-school-scholarship/
OPEN HOUSES/COLLEGE TOURS/COLLEGE FAIRS
OPEN HOUSES
Prince George’s Community College Open House – May 5, 2018 10am-1:00pm. For more information visit https://www.pgcc.edu/openhouse/
Exploring Educational Excellence is hosting an information session presented by Brown U., Columbia U., Cornell U., Rice U., and the U. of Chicago on May 24, 2018 at 7pm in Washington DC at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Students can RSVP at http://exploringeducationalexcellence.org.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' COLLEGE EXPLORATION & COLLEGE FAIR
Thursday, Apr 26, 2018, 06:00 PM
Northwestern High School, Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, USA
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT/COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
Rescheduled from March 21 - Please join the LHS Counseling Department for a college information workshop presented by Suited 4 Success and learn about how to apply for scholarships. This workshop is for juniors and their parents, however, all are welcome.
Tuesday, Jun 5, 2018, 06:30 PM
Laurel High School, Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD, USA - Cafeteria
EMPLOYMENT/INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The Consortium for Health and Military Performance(CHAMP) is accepting applications for their summer internship program. Summer internships begin June 25 and end August 24, 2018. Applications are due by April 30, 2018 and can be found at www.usuhs.edu/champ-internship.
Mayor’s Summer Job Program – students ages 14-16 who live within the Laurel city limits will earn summer positions in the Office of the Mayor and the City Council of Laurel. Students can earn $9.25/hr. for no more than 20 hours a week from July 9 – August 31, 2018. Applications open on April 30 and close on May 11, 2018 at https://www.cityoflaurel.org/baps/mayors-summer-job-program.
Regal Entertainment Group – Laurel, MD: Floor Staff – various positions within the theater. Apply online at https://re11.ultipro.com/REG1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*AB535BBEBDA3BD79
Massage Envy – Laurel, MD: Front desk/sales associate; must have a high school diploma, cash handling experience, and great customer service. Apply online at: https://jobs.massageenvy.com/job/-/-/8364/7696526?mode=job&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed.com
Old Navy – Laurel, MD: Brand Associate; passion and drive for fashion, customer service. Apply at: https://jobs.gapinc.com/job/-/-/1649/7777677?src=JB-10324.
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.
Kids First Swim Schools in Laurel is hiring outgoing, friendly, reliable, and coachable students who are comfortable with the basics of swimming. If you are interested in a summer position, contact Nicole McGinn at nicolemcginn@kidsfirstswimschools.com or call (301)725-SWIM.
Jobs for Teens - https://www.jobsforteenshq.com/
The Upper Marlboro Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is seeking volunteers to assist in the clean-up of the School House Pond on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 8am-12pm. For more information and to participate, contact Wanda Leonard at (202)409-3308.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Uniformed Services University S2M2 and S2M2+ summer programs are for rising 10th-12th grade students interested in science, medicine, and leadership. Students must be in good standing. This program is a free week-long science camp. Applications and more information can be found online at https://www.usuhs.edu/medschool/diversity/s2m2. Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2018.
Howard University School of Business – July 15-20, 2018 for rising high school juniors and seniors. Available programs include George S. Willie Accounting Career Awareness Program, Computer Information Systems Career Awareness Program, and the Summer Actuarial Program. All attendees will have room and board, as well as other program registration charges. Transportation to and from the campus is the responsibility of the applicant. Interested students can apply online at http://bschool.howard.edu (select Summer Programs at bottom of page) before May 22, 2018.
PGCPS CCRIP will be offering a Two-Week CTE Career Explorers Summer Camp experience to provide rising 9th and 10th grade students with the opportunity to discover their passion in up to two of twelve industry concentrations of their choice. The camp will be held at Suitland High School from July 9-19, 2018. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students can apply online at: https://tinyurl.com/careerexplorerscamp by May 31, 2018.
Laurel High School Counseling Department
Email: tcollins@pgcps.org
Website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com
Location: 8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD, USA
Phone: 301-497-2050
Twitter: @LHS_Counseling6