LHS COLLEGE & CAREER NEWSLETTER
January 2019, Volume XVI, Issue 4
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS
Name of Scholarship: University of Vermont Citizen Scholar Award
Amount: Priority consideration for Presidential Scholarship, Honors College, and application fee waiver if applying in the fall of 2019
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Laurel HS can nominate one junior with a 3.5 or higher GPA in a college prep program; outstanding citizen who has demonstrated involvement in activism.
Website or Contact Information: Complete the nomination form at https://goo.gl/forms/oVCtwbrziwOTZueS2
Name of Scholarship: The Society of Professional Journalists 2019 High School Essay Contest
Amount: $300-$1000
Deadline: February 22, 2019
Selection Criteria: Grades 9-12; submit 300-500-word essay on a specified topic
Website or Contact Information: www.spj.org/a-hs.asp
Name of Scholarship: The Black College Expo Scholarship
Amount: $$
Deadline: February 25, 2019 for essay (Expo is at Bowie State U – March 16, 2019 9am-5pm)
Selection Criteria: 11th-12th grade; must submit < 500 word essay on “Why is a college education important to me?”
Website or Contact Information: https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/dc-maryland
Name of Scholarship: Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 25, 2019
Selection Criteria: 11th or 12th grade; Plan to enter a medical or medical related field and plan to attend a school in the state of Maryland
Website or Contact Information: http://www.cemsfund.com/application.aspx
Name of Scholarship: 12th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Submit a photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card
Website or Contact Information: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
Name of Scholarship: Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty 2019 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Amount: $500 - $2000
Deadline: March 9, 2019
Selection Criteria: Juniors and seniors; submit an essay discussing whether public school calendars should accommodate religious holidays.
Website or Contact Information: https://bjconline.org/contest/
Name of Scholarship: American Foreign Service Association’s National High School Essay Contest
Amount: $2500 + trip to Washington, DC to meet a member of the State Department
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th grade; Submit essay answering specific questions
Website or Contact Information: http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest
Name of Scholarship: Susquehanna University The Apprentice Writer
Amount: $50 - $200
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th grade; Submit poetry, fiction, memoir, or personal essay for The Apprentice Writer
Website or Contact Information: http://www.apprenticewriter.com/
Name of Scholarship: Superpower Scholarship
Amount: $2500
Deadline: March 31, 2019
Selection Criteria: 13 years and older; Submit a 250 word essay on “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?
Website or Contact Information: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
Name of Scholarship: Virginia Military Institute Scholars Program
Amount: $5000/year to full tuition and fees
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to attend Virginia Military Institute; 1380 SAT or 31 ACT; 3.7 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://www.vmi.edu/academics/institute-scholars/
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Alice G. S. Barnes Scholarship
Amount: undetermined
Deadline: February 9, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to attend a 4-year college or university; cumulative 3.0 GPA
Website or Contact Information: http://www.zetaspgcounty.org/scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Georgie F. Raby Scholarship
Amount: undetermined
Deadline: February 9, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to attend a 4-year college or university; cumulative 3.25 GPA
Website or Contact Information: http://www.zetaspgcounty.org/scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: Jack & Jill of America (three scholarships)
Amount: $500 - $3,000
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: 2.5-3.0 GPA; leadership and community activities; significant academic improvement for one of the scholarships.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.pgcjackandjill.org/
Name of Scholarship: National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship Program
Amount: up to $8,000
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.5 GPA; students planning to participate in college cooperative education at one of nine participating colleges
Website or Contact Information: https://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
Name of Scholarship: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA Teen for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
Amount: $500-$5000
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Submit a 200-word autobiography & a 1200-1500-word essay detailing how Alzheimer’s disease has changed or impacted their lives.
Website or Contact Information: www.afateens.org
Name of Scholarship: Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals Dr. Kenneth E. Mann Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to major in elementary education
Website or Contact Information: http://maesp.org/index.php
Name of Scholarship: The Defense Commissary Agency Scholarships for Military Children
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15, 2019 (Postmark date is unacceptable)
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; plan to attend a 4-year college or university; be the dependent of an active duty, reserve/guard, retired commissary customer
Website or Contact Information: http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Scholarship Fund, Inc. (Five different scholarships)
Amount: $500-$2500
Deadline: February 22, 2019
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pgpsra.org/ or https://www1.pgcps.org/scholarships/scholarshiplist.aspx
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Tau Zeta Chapter Lynette Thomas Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 28, 2019
Selection Criteria: Male with at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA; accepted into a 4-year college or university, and motivated to achieve educational and career goals
Website or Contact Information: http://zphibtdz.org/
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Association of Realtors – David & Juanita Maclin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2500
Deadline: February 28, 2019
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA; submit a 500 words or less essay on “What Difference I Have Made in My Community”
Website or Contact Information: http://pgcar.com/pghome_community/default.htm
Name of Scholarship: Wal-Mart Foundation Associate Scholarship
Amount: up to $16,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019 (application opens February 1, 2019)
Selection Criteria: Employed part-time/full-time at Wal-Mart for at least 6 months, 2.0 GPA, financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://giving.walmart.com/associate-scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Anthony Richard Tilghman Memorial Trust Scholarship
Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Interested in helping the mentally impaired or furthering the education of someone who is mentally impaired.
Website or Contact Information: https://www1.pgcps.org/scholarships/scholarshiplist.aspx
Name of Scholarship: McDaniel College Educator’s Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $25,000/year
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Son or daughter of a K-12 school employee w/four or more years of current or consecutive full-time employment; at least a 2.5 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate/admissions/apply/educators-legacy-scholarship
Name of Scholarship: National Italian American Foundation
Amount: $2,500-$12,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Have at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy; 3.5 GPA or higher; member of NIAF or parent who is a member of NIAF
Website or Contact Information: http://www.niaf.org/
Name of Scholarship: Baltimore Community Foundation – WJZ-TV Jerry Turner Scholarship
Amount: up to $2250
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Cumulative 3.0 GPA; plan to major in broadcast journalism
Website or Contact Information: https://www.bcf.org/For-Grant-Scholarship-Seekers/Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: The American Chemical Society
Amount: up to $2500
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: African American, Hispanic, or American Indian; will major in the chemical sciences or chemical technology and plan to pursue a career in a chemistry related field; 3.0 GPA, financial need
Website or Contact Information: www.acs.org/scholars
Name of Scholarship: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Amount: $500 - $10,000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to pursue a degree in applied geophysics, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences
Website or Contact Information: https://seg.org/Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $1000 - $5000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Interested in pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, publishing, or graphic communication; at least a 3.0 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://pgsf.org/
Name of Scholarship: Association of School Business Officials Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA; financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://asbo.org/Jacobus_Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: National Press Club Scholarships
Amount: $2000-$5000
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; interested in pursuing a career in print or broadcast journalism
Website or Contact Information: http://www.press.org/about/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: J.B. Joynt, III Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Intended for a Laurel HS student; plan to attend Frostburg State U.; participate in extracurricular activities
Website or Contact Information: https://frostburg.academicworks.com/opportunities/3863
Name of Scholarship: Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Amount: $2500
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Young adults between the ages of 15-39 who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis of their own or of a loved one.
Website or Contact Information: http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $3.500
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Selection Criteria: Dependent of United States Air Force member; at least a 3.25 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://www.afoscdc.com/scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: CORE Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship Program
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 2, 2019
Selection Criteria: Undocumented Chicano/Latino descent, academic promise/potential, and financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
Name of Scholarship: LifeBridge Health/ExpressCare Community Scholarship Program
Amount: $2500
Deadline: March 3, 2019
Selection Criteria: Submit a 750-1000-word essay on “How I will use my education to give back to my community.”
Website or Contact Information: http://www.whywaitintheer.com/scholarship.php
Name of Scholarship: Nanci’s Gift
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 3, 2019
Selection Criteria: Students who have or had a parent diagnosed with breast cancer.
Website or Contact Information: http://www.nancisgift.org/scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: Featherstone College Scholarship @ University of Baltimore
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 4, 2019
Selection Criteria: Attend U of Baltimore in fall of 2019; Hispanic/Latino heritage, minorities, or underserved groups; 3.0 GPA or higher, 980 SAT, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
Website or Contact Information: http://thefeatherstonefoundation.org/college/
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter and Women of the Dove Foundation 2019 Women in STEM Book Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 9, 2019
Selection Criteria: Female who plans to pursue a major in a STEM field; 3.0 GPA or higher; submit a 500-word essay on a specified topic.
Website or Contact Information: https://omicronphizeta.wildapricot.org/
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter and Women of the Dove Foundation 2019 Goddess of the Arts Book Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 9, 2019
Selection Criteria: Female student with a 3.0 GPA; plan to major in arts, visual arts, fine arts, performing arts, creative writing, music, graphic design and/or design; Submit a 500-word essay on “Why you want to pursue the arts in college.”
Website or Contact Information: https://omicronphizeta.wildapricot.org/
Name of Scholarship: M.E.L.L.F.I.N. Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 12, 2019
Selection Criteria: Currently in an ESOL program or have exited ESOL w/in the last three years; have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Website or Contact Information: www.mellfin.org
Name of Scholarship: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $2500 - $10,000
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Accepted into a food service related program
Website or Contact Information: www.chooserestaurants.org
Name of Scholarship: Baltimore Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Underrepresented minority in STEM, at least a 3.0 GPA, plan to major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics in preparation for a career in the energy sector.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.aabe.org/
Name of Scholarship: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapter
Amount: Unknown
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Minority student w/at least a 3.0 GPA (primarily minority males but all minority students are welcome to apply); submit an essay on the “Meaning of Achievement.”
Website or Contact Information: http://hlkapsi.org/services-view/scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: The Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Native American interested in a degree in natural resources
Website or Contact Information: http://www.itcnet.org/
Name of Scholarship: SAE International Scholarships
Amount: $1000-$6000/year
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Plan to major in engineering or other related science or technology; at least a 3.0 GPA; SAT/ACT requirements vary
Website or Contact Information: http://students.sae.org/scholarships/freshman/
Name of Scholarship: Blades of Green Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Selection Criteria: Academic excellence; pursuit of study in environmental studies or related field
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bladesofgreen.com/culture/blades-green-scholarship-fund
Name of Scholarship: Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc. (several scholarships)
Amount: $3500-$5000
Deadline: March 15, 2019 due to Counselor
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www1.pgcps.org/foundation/scholarships.htm
Name of Scholarship: National Guard Bureau Officers’ Spouses Club
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 16, 2019
Selection Criteria: Must be a dependent of an officer, enlisted member, or civilian working for the National Guard Bureau in the VA/MD/DC area
Website or Contact Information: http://ngbosc.org
NACAC Baltimore STEM College and Career Fair @ Coppin State University
Students should register online at https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/stem-college-and-career-fairs/baltimore-stem-college-and-career-fair/.
Sunday, Mar 17, 2019, 01:00 PM
Coppin State University, West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Gettysburg College Summer Programs – Summer programs for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in psychology, creative writing, piano, or information technology. For more information visit: http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/fa/conferences/summer-camps.dot?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gettysburg.edu%2fabout%2foffices%2ffa%2fconferences%2fsummer-camps.dot&utm_campaign=Academic+Summer+Camps.
The Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Summer (EI) Program – The summer equivalent to a semester freshman engineering course; Rising juniors and seniors who have completed Algebra 2 and taken a course where trigonometric functions were taught, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and earned at least a “B” in all science and math courses. Applications are due by February 15, 2019. More information is available online at https://ei.jhu.edu/.
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs – Summer programs available in STEM, business, gaming, music production, and pre-law for rising juniors and seniors. Applications are due by February 15, 2019. More information is available online at https://www.stevens.edu/admissions/pre-college-programs.
Army Educational Outreach Program Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) – A 5-8 week summer STEM program for underrepresented and underserved populations; Applications are due by February 28, 2019. More information is available online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/reap/.
Army Educational Outreach Program Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) – A summer science and engineering program at a DOD laboratory facility working with DOD scientists. Students must be at least sixteen years of age by start date. Applications are due by February 28, 2019. More information is available online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/seap/.
Army Educational Outreach Program High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) – A summer STEM program for current juniors and seniors. Applications are due by February 28, 2019. More information is available online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/hsap/.
Cornell Engineering Diversity Programs – CURIE (rising juniors and senior females) and CATALYST (rising juniors and seniors) Academies for minorities who have at least a 3.0 GPA and are interested in a STEM program. Applications are due March 1, 2019. More information can be found online at: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/curieacademy/ and https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/catalystacademy/.
The Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at the George Washington University seeks to identify rising seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic and Latinx community for the Caminos al Futuro Pre-College Summer Program June 30-July 19, 2019. Selected students will be provided transportation, room and board on GW’s campus and earn three college credits. If interested please apply online at http://summer.gwu.edu/caminos by March 1, 2019.
Susquehanna University – Summer Writer’s Workshop for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in creative writing or English. Applications are due by April 1, 2019. More information is available online at: https://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-high-school-programs/writers-workshop.
University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business Smith Summer Programs – summer programs for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment business. Applications are due by April 12, 2019. More information is available online at: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/admissions/high-school-programs.
INTERNSHIPS & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Short Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP): 8-10 weeks paid full time research experience for high school and undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA or higher, at least 16 years of age in junior or senior year in high school; Applications are due February 15, 2019 at https://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/process/diversity/research-and-training-for-students/short-term-research-experience-underrepresented-persons/Pages/default.aspx.
Eckerd Connects Workforce Development Youth Career Center – Must be out of school and between the ages of 18-24. They offer job placement assistance, paid work experience, certifications, and training. Call (301)316-9892 for more information. They are located at Suitland Bridge Center, 5001 Silver Hill Rd, Ste. 310, Suitland, MD 20746.
Burger King – Laurel, MD: Restaurant Team Member/hiring for all positions – must be at least 16 years of age. Apply online at http://carrols.com or in person at 14801 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 498-2233 or 3359 Corridor Marketplace, Laurel, MD 20742 (301) 725-3359.
Panera Bread – Laurel, MD: several positions available; must be at least 16 years of age. Apply online at: https://jobs.panerabread.com/search-jobs.
Red Crab House – Laurel, MD: Dishwasher and Busser; Apply online at: http://indeed.com.
Harris Teeter – Laurel, MD: Part-time Bagger. Must be at least 16 years of age. Apply online at: https://myhtcareers.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/part-time-bagger-29617?src=JB-10280.
Harris Teeter – Laurel, MD: Part-time cashier. Must be at least 16 years of age. Apply online at: https://myhtcareers.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/part-time-cashier-29618?src=JB-10280.
Walgreens – Laurel, MD: Part-time cashier/clerk. Apply online at: https://www.candidatecare.com/srccar/RTI.home?c=2150311&d=wag.hiring.com&rb=INDEED&r=5000444522310.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Talent Hunt - Are you a high school student in grades 9-12 and have special performing art skills in the vocal, dance, instrumental, visual, and drama arts and want a chance to win prize money and the opportunity to perform for even more money & prizes? Register to audition for the Lambda Gamma Gamma Talent Hunt 2019 program on Saturday February 13th, 2019 or Saturday February 26th, 2019 at Charles H. Flowers HS. For more information visit: http://www.ques-lgg.org/.
March 9 SAT: Registration deadline – February 27
April 13 ACT: Registration deadline – March 8
FAFSA: most Maryland schools – March 1 (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
MD State Scholarships/Grants (MDCAP/MHEC) – March 1 (http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/descriptions.aspx)
Laurel High School Counseling Department
Email: tcollins@pgcps.org
Website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com
Location: 8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD, USA
Phone: 240-547-4810
Twitter: @LHS_Counseling6