COLLEGE AND CAREER NEWSLETTER
April 2024
Scholarship for Trades!!
Gavin Putman Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Gavin Putnam a scholarship for those pursuing a career in skilled trades will be
awarded to a Jackson County High School 2024 Senior.
Gavin was a hands-on learner, the classroom was not his favorite place. Fixing, building,
and working with his hands was where Gavin excelled. This is an opportunity to help pay for
trade school, tools, or training classes in your field.
Due By: May 1, 2024
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Required:
Essay typed explaining:
- What field you have chosen
- Why you think this trade is an important skill to have in today's world &
your future plans in this field.
- ALL possible tool you may need to be successful in your career
- Please include: name, phone number, and home address.
Emailed to:
**The recipient(s) will be reimbursed for the tools(included in essay) and/or classes when a
receipt is present. Trade school will be paid directly from scholarship.**
Bold.Org Scholarships
My name is Dror Liebenthal, CEO of Bold.org, the largest independent scholarship provider in the country. Last year alone we awarded $3,000,000 in scholarships, and we continue our mission to help students pay for their education.
We have several recurring scholarships available for Northwest High School students, totaling $15,000+ in award funds. We would appreciate it if you could share these scholarships with your students on https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/aid/scholarships/privresource.htm so they can be aware of these opportunities.
You can find the full list here: https://bold.org/scholarships/, where students can find over 2,000 scholarships across hundreds of categories.
Summer Youth Program-Jackson Hospital
We are excited to announce that we are once again offering our Summer Youth Volunteer Program for high school students. Our summer program is designed for current high school students who have completed at least their freshman year. The program runs for eight weeks, mid June through mid August, and offers volunteer opportunities in both clinical and business/non-clinical settings. Please feel free to share the attached application and flyer with any of your students who may be interested. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, May 1st.
Northwest High School Team Takes Third Place at CEO Challenge!
Congratulations to the Northwest High School CEO Challenge team of Mathew and John Horvath Frias! The brothers captured the $250 third-place prize with their innovative product, Chef Sync, at this year's CEO Challenge held on March 16th at the Jackson Area Career Center.
The CEO Challenge is an exciting program offered by Junior Achievement of [Your Area] specifically designed for high school students. This real-life learning experience focuses on developing entrepreneurial thinking and building essential leadership skills. Participating students learn to set goals, manage resources effectively, and present their ideas in a high-pressure environment similar to the popular TV show "Shark Tank."
The CEO Challenge is the perfect platform for students who thrive on risk-taking and enjoy being challenged in unique and engaging ways. It equips them with valuable skills that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional careers.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of the CEO Challenge: Alro Steel, The Hurst Foundation, Junior Achievement of the Michigan Edge, and America 1 Credit Union. Their contributions are essential to the success of this program and allow us to provide valuable learning experiences for our students.
The CEO Challenge is held annually from January to March. Students interested in participating next year are encouraged to contact Mrs. Watts for more information.
FAFSA UPDATE
What's new with the 2024-25 FAFSA? Keep up with all of the latest updates and resources related to the 2024-25 FAFSA at michigan.gov/fafsainfo. The information available includes: We will continue to share helpful FAFSA updates and reminders as this information is updated.
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Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant provides undergraduate tuition assistance to students older than 16 and less than 26 years of age who are the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran. The veteran must have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service.
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Jackson County Student Anti-Racism Coalition Looking for Student Ambassadors
The Jackson County Student Anti-Racism Coalition is looking for student leaders to create a cohort of student ambassadors for social justice. We are looking for students who are:
Passionate about social justice, Eager to learn and grow, Willing to share their leadership skills
We want it to be fun and engaging, while offering leadership opportunities as we explore DEI (Diversity, E
quity, and Inclusion).
If you are interested in becoming a student ambassador, please fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaNszAZlQAcWovsljjNrKzjHshN6JqtKvQjgGAHb9hwCsauw/viewform
SCHOLARHSHIPS!
Below are the basic details for each scholarship and where students can apply.
Dr. William and Jo Sherwood Family Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: February 15
- Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year undergraduate degree in Michigan may apply for this scholarship.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/dr-william-and-jo-sherwood-family-scholarship/
Hopke Foundation Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000
- Application deadline: April 18
- Eligibility: Any high school senior in Michigan who identifies as LGBTQIA+ may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/hopke-foundation-scholarship/
Go Blue Crew Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Application deadline: March 15
- Eligibility: Any high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and attend one of the following Michigan high schools: Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/go-blue-crew-scholarship/
Samantha S. Roberts Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: December 31
- Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student from WI, IL, IA, MI, MN, KS, NE, or OH who is pursuing art may apply for this scholarship, but applicants pursuing studio art are preferred.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/samantha-s-roberts-memorial-scholarship/
Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: November 16
- Eligibility: Any recent immigrant and or a first-generation high school or undergraduate student in any field of study.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/maida-brkanovic-memorial-scholarship/
Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics
- Amount: $3,000
- Application deadline: February 29
- Eligibility: Any female-identifying high school or two or four-year undergraduate student who is interested in working in robotics may apply for this scholarship.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/joanne-pransky-celebration-of-women-in-robotics/
Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
- Amount: $10,000
- Application deadline: July 20
- Eligibility: Any student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.
- Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/cat-zingano-scholarship/
Thank You Community Partners!
We are thrilled to acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude to two esteemed partners, Sproat Farm Realty and Johnson Sign, for their unwavering support and sponsorship of our Dave Ramsey Foundations in Personal Finance and Foundations in Entrepreneurship curriculum. Over the last two years, their generous contributions have impacted the lives of over 200 eager learners at Northwest High School, preparing them for a prosperous and financially sound future.
Sproat Farm Realty and Johnson Sign have played a pivotal role in fostering financial literacy and entrepreneurial spirit within our student community. Through their sponsorship, we have been able to offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential personal finance principles and entrepreneurial foundations. This curriculum equips our students with critical life skills that will guide them in making wise financial decisions and pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
The Dave Ramsey Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum has empowered our students to understand the importance of budgeting, saving, investing, and managing their finances responsibly. On the other hand, the Foundations in Entrepreneurship curriculum has encouraged creative thinking, problem-solving, and risk-taking—essential qualities for budding entrepreneurs. Last year, two of our teams brought home cash awards from the Junior Achievement CEO Challenge competition in March to give them a start on their savings for future endeavors. We look forward to seeing student ideas for this year!
Through their generous support, Sproat Farm Realty and Johnson Sign have demonstrated their commitment to education and community development. They have exemplified the value of investing in the education of our youth and empowering them to shape a bright and promising future.
The impact of this partnership goes beyond the classroom, reaching into the lives of our students and, ultimately, into the fabric of our community. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such dedicated and forward-thinking organizations.
Thank you, Sproat Farm Realty and Johnson Sign, for your enduring commitment to our students and their future success. Your sponsorship has been transformative, and we look forward to continuing this journey of empowerment and growth together.
Amanda J. Mierzwa Memorial Scholarship
We are pleased to announce that we are once again seeking applicants for the Amanda J. Mierzwa Memorial Scholarship, established in 2017 in honor of our beloved daughter who passed away from cancer at age 34. One or more scholarships are awarded annually to a female graduate of a Jackson County high school who is majoring (or will major) in a STEM field at the University of Michigan--Ann Arbor. A total of 46 scholarships worth nearly $50,000 have been awarded since inception. Mountie grad Olivia Lamb is currently on scholarship.
If you know of any eligible current or former students from your district, please make them aware of this scholarship and urge them to apply by no later than May 31st.
More information about Amanda, the scholarship, and the application form can be found here: http://charitysmith.org/memorial-funds/amanda-mierzwa/
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
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John George Loan Available
NEED TO BORROW MONEY FOR COLLEGE?
2% COLLEGE LOANS
FOR
JACKSON COUNTY RESIDENTS OR THOSE
ATTENDING JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS
INCLUDING JACKSON COUNTY HOMESCHOOLERSApplications are available from 1 October through 1 May and may be downloaded from our website at www.johngeorge.org or by visiting our office at 145 South Jackson Street, Jackson, Michigan (corner of South Jackson and Cortland Street). Applications are due back into our office by mail or in person no later than 1 May. Applications received after