College and Career Newsletter
Gilbert High School- November 19, 2021
All Seniors should complete a FAFSA. The 2022-2023 current application covers students until end of Summer 2023. If you need assistance with filing the FAFSA please email bridget.daniels@gilbertschools.net
College and Career Scholarship Opportunities
Collegeboard Opportunity Scholarships are open now
SkillPointe Scholarship deadline is the last day of each month (2 awards given each month)
Loan Lawyers Scholarship deadline 11/30
Education Matters Scholarship deadline 11/30
Dell Scholars Program deadline 12/1
J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships deadline 12/5
Equitable Excellence Scholarship deadline 12/17 or until 10,000 applications are submitted
Zanes Law Car Accident Scholarship deadline 12/31
"No Sweat" Scholarship deadline December 12/31
Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship deadline 12/31
Dorrance Scholarship deadline 2/8
East Valley Women’s League: Anything Is Possible Scholarship deadline 2/27
Gilbert Education Foundation Scholarships
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships
FREE ACT Prep (ACT@GHS March 1, 2022)
Sign-up for free test prep here: https://www.khanacademy.org/join/65NE5PJZ. You will be Signing up for SAT test prep, however, this is a great tool to support ACT test prep also.
Khan Academy is a free online resource that allows students to learn anytime, anywhere, with material that is uniquely appropriate for them. Students can explore new topics and strengthen their skills by doing practice problems and tutorials. As students learn, their activity feeds into reports that show important information such as strengths and weaknesses in a particular concept.
GHS College & Career Events
Armed Forces Tabling Tuesdays
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2021, 10:30 AM
Hallway
Considering going into a Trade after High School? Come talk to your College & Career Liaison, Bridget Daniels.
Internship Opportunity in the Film Industry
Hey Everyone! The Chandler International Film Festival is launching an internship program for the first time ever. My name is Joseph and I am the Social Media Specialist and My department, the Department of Digital and Social Media is recruiting interns. We will be recruiting interns. This internship will be unpaid but the interns will gain much knowledge in the film industry and be able to talk with and meet some of the top filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors in the country. The interns will be helping design, post, and edit social media posts for the festival, we are targeting high school and college students who might be interested in film making, screenwriting, social media, marketing, video editing, acting, or announcing. We are looking for 5 students who are eager and ready to learn about the vast work of film making and marketing.
Any students who are interested are encouraged to fill out this link, https://forms.gle/D8fU3s9VEWo2uoTP8 We will also provide private film workshops for only our interns.
Some exciting opportunities lie await eager students ready to learn more about the film industry. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions at media@chandlerfilmfestival.com
To learn more about our organization check out our website chandlerfilmfestival.com
AZYouthforce
AZYouthforce is a dynamic career exploration program designed to help young adults prepare for and connect to workplace opportunities. This program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley places trained teens into paid internships with local and national companies. In addition to a mentor on-site, each intern works with an Internship Manager who coaches them to be successful in their placement. More Information at https://azyouthforce.org/
It is time to Apply!
University of Arizona
Northern Arizona University
*fee waiver code #NAU22
Arizona State University
Out of State Admission Updates
University of California Application open!
Nine Campuses. One Application!
The UC Application is due by November 1, 2021. UC does not accept the Common Application you have to use this application process.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): America’s largest regional interstate tuition savings program
Additional College and Career Resources
Looking for a Holiday job? Here is some great information on making your resume shine!
Going Merry: Scholarships and FAFSA Support
To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry:
https://www.goingmerry.com/c/bridgetd-e4xb8m -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: https://www.goingmerry.com/c/bridgetd-e4xb8m
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Here are some reasons why I recommend Going Merry:
- Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
- Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
- Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
- Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
- Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).
- Financial aid applications: Seniors can also submit the FAFSA® through Going Merry, using their more user-friendly version of the government form, which they call “the FAFSA® Made Easier.”
Common App: Explore more than 900 colleges
Learn more here: https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students
First Gen Support: A Non-Profit made by and for first-generation, low-income, and immigrant students
At First Gen Support, they aim to provide advice for first-generation, low-income, and/or immigrant students to help them successfully navigate high school and efficiently transition to college.
To learn more go to: https://firstgensupport.org/
Maricopa Library Card (Southeast Regional Library)
College and Career Readiness Liaison
My ultimate goal is to support students and their families in developing each student's plan for after High School. I can assist in looking at colleges and universities, trade programs, and other career options.
I will be holding workshops throughout the year for both students and their families. They will include Career Fairs, resume writing, interview skills, the FAFSA process, College Fairs, and college admissions support.
Email: bridget.daniels@gilbertschools.net
Website: https://www.gilbertschools.net/domain/962
Location: 6015 Library Office
Phone: (480) 497-0177