College & Career Center Newsletter
November 2021
College Application Month
In this Newsletter:
- Get your "I Applied" stickers
- Tips for making a college list, looking for scholarships, and writting essays
- Getting organized for college with Google Docs
- Scholarships
- FAFSA, ORSAA, OR Promise & OSAC links
- Other helpful links (SchooLinks, Big Future, College Connections)
Get Your Stickers
If you filled out your FAFSA/ORSAA or applied to a college, please stop by the College & Career Center to get your sticker(s) for our window (Room 129).
Let's fill the window up! :)
How To...
- Make a college list;
- Look for scholarship opportunities;
- Write successful college & scholarship essays.
Get Organized
- Make Your College List - think about needs & preferences and researching options;
- College Application Information - get organized and be prepared to apply by keeping track of required materials;
- Scholarship List - track deadlines & requirements;
- Passwords and Log-ins - keep track of log in information for colleges, financial aid and scholarships;
- Activities Chart - keep a record of school, community, and personal activities.
Scholarships
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Up to $3,000 open to graduating high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino descent who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and community. DACA students are eligible to apply.
By 11/14/2021
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
By 11/15/2021
Act Six Scholarship - Corban & George Fox
By 11/30/2021
Horatio Alger Scholarships - variety of scholarships
Kaiser Permanente Health Care Career Scholarship
Up to $10,000 renewable scholarships for a senior interested in a healthcare career at each of the public high schools in the Kaiser Permanente Northwest service area.
By 12/30/2021
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship
By 3/14/2022
Gresham Rotary Scholarship (MHCC)
Application is available in Room 129;
By 4/8/2022
By 5/1/2022
For more scholarship info visit our C&C Center Scholarships page.
FAFSA, ORSAA, Oregon Promise & OSAC Are Open
Financial Aid Links:
Helpful Links
- SchooLinks - a great tool for doing your college & career research and staying organized during your application process. Use your GHS email and ID number to log in.
- Big Future by the College Board - another complex tool to help you with your college search, important deadlines, college cost, finding majors, navigating the application process, etc.
- College Connection Newsletter - helpful info and tips for students considering the college path after high school.
GHS College & Career Center
Career Coordinator: Zeke Cecilio cecilio24@gresham.k12.or.us
Please come see us or email us with any college and career related questions. We are here for you and ready to help you with your post-high school planning.
Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Room 129