Senior Memo #2 2021-2022
November 9, 2021
New scholarships have been added since first publication
If you can smell the turkey...
This is a reminder to have your transcript request through Parchment and any required forms submitted to the counseling office by Thursday, November 11 in order to have your college application processed before the Thanksgiving holidays. Visit Parchment here
Do You Know Your Counselor and Career Specialists?
Counseling Office Main Number - 803-821-3420
School Counselors
Karen Urquhart - 9th and 10th A-EL
Brittany Sandonato - 9th and 10th En-Ma
Adrienne Lindsay - 9th and 10th Mc-T
Sara Beckett - 9th and 10th U-Z
Wanda Mujica - 11th and 12th - A-Ga
Kami Bennett - 11th and 12th - Ge-Mo
Greg Russell - 11th and 12th - Mu-Z
Career Specialists
Diane Augsburger - Rm E202 - 821-3422
Gary Magyar - Rm E203 - 821-3407
STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE
Other Counseling Newsletters
Presbyterian College Highlights
As a Blue Hose, you can expect...
BE BOLD.
DREAM BIGGER.
FEAR NOTHING.
Enjoy the virtual tours of the campus at Presbyterian College
PC Admissions Presentation = https://vimeo.com/481381142
Get Involved at PC! = https://vimeo.com/437136308
A Day in the Life – Cassy = https://vimeo.com/405998955
PC Cribs (Housing Video) = https://vimeo.com/398240624
Courtney White '21 | Admissions Counselor
503 South Broad St, Clinton, SC29325
Text or Call: (864) 808-6150
Need help finding a job or have questions about career choices see our Career Specialists!
821-3422 - daugsburger@lexington1.net - Room E202 - Students A - J
Gary Magyar
821-3407 - gmagyar@lexington1.net - Room E203 - Students K-Z
College Essay Guy
GET YOUR FREE GUIDE TO WRITING YOUR ESSAY?
Be Inspired! Get your free copy of the College Admission Essentials by Ethan Sawyer, The College Essay Guy!
Job Hunting?
Interested in job experience AND high school credit? Talk to your counselor and a career specialist about your options.
Major Clarity
TRY MAJORCLARITY ON YOUR LAUNCHPAD
Here's what it offers you:
One-of-a-kind career exploration/readiness content
Seamless academic and course planning
Streamlined college exploration and application tools
Competency-based Micro-Credentials (Free mini courses in: Cyber security, nursing, computer programming, HVAC, virtual etiquette)
Scholarship Club
Fall Schedule 2021 link
Mrs. Augsburger - daugsburger@lexington.net Room E203
Learning Commons - 7:50 AM - 8:30 AM
Spring Internships
Please see the career specialists now to make plans for a spring internship. An internship can be with any local business that is willing to take you. Click here for more information!
Common App Questions?
College Essay Help
If you are applying to colleges that require a personal statement (aka college essay), please use the attached, one-step, get-ready-to-draft your essay.
It will tell you what to write about, what NOT to write about, and how to write something the college admissions committees want to read.
What does the college you are interested in require?
College Application Month
College App Fee Waivers
FAFSA Workshops
DATE AND TIMES OF THE WORKSHOPS
November 9 - FAFSA Midday Virtual
November 12 - FAFSA Friday Virtual
November 17 - Web-In FAFSA
Attend a FREE workshop hosted by the Educational Opportunity Center.
At this event, EOC can also help you with:
- Student Loan Entrance Counseling Assistance
- Student Loan Default Assistance
- Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- College Tours and more...
Midlands Technical College
Nick Ketaner is an Admissions Counselor for our school. If you need any information about MTC please contact him at anytime.
Video on how to apply to MTC can be found here.
Here is the application waiver code being used until December 1, 2021 - CAM2021
Use this code instead of the one listed in the MTC video.
Email: ketanern@midlandstech.edu
Website: http://midlandstech.edu/
Phone: 803.822-3390
University of the Sciences
USciences has been uniquely focused on educating proven leaders and practitioners in the sciences and healthcare for 200 years. Located in Philadelphia, PA, USciences offers over 30 degree granting programs from bachelor's through doctoral degrees, on campus and online, in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business.
USciences students benefit from: Proven outcomes, fixed tuition with generous scholarships, No SAT or ACT requirement for 2022 applicants, and Free application on the Common App.
For more information visit: usciences.edu/info
Fall Open House - November 13
Virtual Open House - November 18
Address:
Admission Office
Griffith Hall, Room 130
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
Phone:
888-996-8747
Email:
South Carolina Teaching Fellows
WANT TO BE A TEACHER?
Are you a senior in high school?
Want to become a teacher?
Want $24,000 for college?
Apply Online Today at https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html
Applications must be submitted by December 1
You are invited to a Zoom meeting with Mr. Michael Fleming, Program Facilitator.
When: Nov 16, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://winthrop-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOCspj0rHtUM4P5IpRV-VSI8GIH0jjmg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This meeting will offer pertinent information to any senior or junior graduating early about a $24.000 Fellowship for student who plan to major in education. The meeting is limited to 300; so, please register ASAP!
Michelin Scholars Program for Electronic Engineering Tech
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 9:30 am, 1:00 pm - Michelin Scholars Info Session at Lexington Technology Center - 2421 Augusta Highway Lexington, SC 29072 For all students and guardians interested in knowing more about the Michelin Scholars program. OFFERS FREE TUITION AND BOOKS AS WELL AS 20-HOURS REQUIRED PART TIME WORK PER WEEK.
Sign up here to attend the information session to find out more about the recruitment process and what an Electronic Engineering Technician does at Michelin.
Good candidates for this program are students with strong math, science, and reading comprehension skills who are enrolled in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance or Mechatronics Technology at Midlands Technical College.
To be eligible for consideration for the Michelin Scholars Program, seniors must pass an aptitude test administered by Michelin officials (January 21, 2021) and interview with plant representatives.
Michelin Scholars Test
Friday, January 21, 2022, 9:30 am or 1:00 pm - Michelin Scholars Testing - seniors only - Lexington Technology Center - Multi-Purpose Room Sign up here to test Seniors have the opportunity to take the Michelin aptitude test (PTI & Bennett) if they are interested in applying for the Michelin Technical Scholars program. Students must pass both tests offered by Michelin in the same test session in order to become an applicant for the Michelin Scholars Program. Anyone interested is allowed to take the test only 3 times in a lifetime. Students must register and have their permission form submitted to participate.
SC State University Student Recruitment Event
Saturday, December 4, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm
Via Zoom
College Admissions Information
Financial Aid Information
Scholarship Information
University Facts
Presented by various University Officials
Sponsored by:
Charleston Alumni Chapter
South Carolina State University
National Alumni Association
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/tjZxHsAjqMnqntvq8
For more information contact 843-614-2964
Selective Service Registration
By law young men within 30 days of their 18th birthday must register with the selective service. Why is this so important? Because every year, tens of thousands of men turn 26 years of age who failed to register, by then, the registration door is permanently closed. That means they are unable to receive federally funded college loans and grants; are unable to get into federally funded training and certification programs;
are barred from all federal employment, etc.
Go to https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration and take 45 seconds to register.
It’s the law and it may save you a lifetime of headaches.
Scholarships
100 Black men of Greater Columbia, Inc. - $500
The student must be a high school graduate from the Midlands area; African-American; leadership ability; letter of nomination and two letters of recommendation; acceptance letter and transcript; financial need letter; essay. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Information and Applications are available here.
Deadline: November 22, 2021
Archibald Scholarship Opportunity (Creative Writing - Dance - Music - Theatre - Visual Arts)
Click here for details regarding the Rutledge Scholarship Program.
Click here for the application. (Please note that students will need to scroll through the document to locate their arts area.)
To compete, students should submit an original and two copies of the original composition and process folio for the creative writing, dance, music, or theatre categories. For the visual arts category, mail one original composition and a process folio.
Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. or postmarked on or before Monday, February 21, 2022.
Boston University Trustee Scholarship - Full
To apply you must submit your application for admission along with one Trustee Scholarship essay. Information can be found at Boston’s website here.
Ron Brown Scholarship - $40,000 ($10,000yr.)
Deadline: January 9, 2022
Christian-Connector, Inc. - $2,500
A Free online Christian College Scholarship Resource Program allows students to search for the different types of scholarships that are of interest. Students can log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.
Deadline: No Deadline
Clemson Lyceum Scholars Program - up to $10,000
LYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
First and only university-based academic program dedicated to exploring the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. Each Lyceum Scholar will receive a four-year Scholarship worth up to $10,000. For more information visit www.Clemson.edu/Capitalism/Lyceum. Priority application deadline is December 11, 2021.
Collegeboard BigFuture Scholarship Search
Learn about a new scholarship program for all students that guides you through the college planning process and offers you a chance to earn money for college for each action you complete. Get started
Deadline: February 28, 2022
The College Plan - $250
The College Plan Hosts Workshops, both in person and virtual. For the most current schedule of TCP Workshops, go to; www.thecollegeplan.org/tcp-workshops.
James Alan Cox Student Photography Scholarships Scholarships - $2,500 (5)
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Davidson College James B. Duke Scholarship - Full Scholarship
Davidson College John Montgomery Belk Scholarship - Full Scholarship
Deadline: November 11, 2021
Discover Student Loans - $5,000 (12)
Scholarships are geared toward seniors of the United States and who are planning to attend college next school year. Students can get tips and resources on paying for college and enter for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship. Go to the Discover website at https://scholarship.collegecovered.com for scholarship information and details.
Deadline: January 31, 2022
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - (20) $1,000
Essays, required documents and recommendations are required for this scholarship.
Click here for the scholarship information.
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Driver Education Initiative Scholarship - $500
To enter you must write an essay by answering questions that you can find here along with information about the scholarship.
Deadline is November 30, 2021
Francis Marion Darla Moore Scholarship -
Nomination forms can be found here and submitted to the Counseling office.
Deadline for Nominations: January 15, 2022
Francis Marion Robert E. McNair Scholarship - Full
Deadline: December 1, 2021
GE - Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship - 4 yrs. - $10,000
Exhibit the values of Ronald Reagan: leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Provide information regarding academics, financial and extracurricular backgrounds, nominations from a community leader and an academic recommendation. Information can be found here and nomination forms can be found here.
Nominations to Counseling - December 3, 2021
Application Deadline - January 6, 2022
Harry Hampton and Wallace F. Pate Scholarships - apply for both but can only be awarded one
Scholarship Applications and Criteria can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022
Harry Hampton David M. Cline Scholarship - $2,000
Scholarship Applications and Criteria can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022
Harry Hampton James O. Thomason Scholarship - 4 yr $2,000 per year
Scholarship Applications and Criteria can be found at www.HamptonWildlifeFund.org/scholarship.html
Deadline: January 31, 2022
Jefferson Scholars Program (University of Virginia) - Full Scholarship
Pre-Application Deadline - November 16, 2021
John F. Kennedy - The Profile in Courage Essay Contest - $100-$10,000
Write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
For full details about the contest go to here.
Deadline: Postmarked by January 14, 2022
Kittie M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship - up to 1/2 Tuition, Rm & Bd.
Deadline: January 12, 2022
Lexington Chamber Doris Burkett Scholarship - $5,000
This award is based on need, moral integrity, and potential of individual to be productive citizen; complete application, essay, recommendations and transcript. This scholarship is for the “underdog” who needs a little help to reach success and who may be overlooked for scholarships from other organizations. This scholarship is for a student with a grade point average of 3.5 or less who demonstrates a strong work ethic and the potential to succeed.
The application can be accessed online at www.lexingtonsc.org
All applications must be received at the Chamber no later than Friday, March 11, 2022. You can either complete and return the scholarship application package to your Career Specialist (by March 8, 2022) or deliver your package to the Chamber office at 311 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072.
Click here for the application or you can go to www.lexingtonsc.org for a copy of the application.
Deadline: March 11, 2022
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics Teachers
Applications can be submitted online.
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Midlands Technical College Foundation Scholarships - Varies
MTC college foundation offers numerous scholarships. Go to Midlands Tech financial aid site for more information. Go to: https://www.midlandstech.edu/FoundationScholarships to apply.
Deadline: April 15, 2022
NC Agricultural and Technical State University - Cheatham-White Scholarship, LEWIS AND ELIZABeth Dowdy, and THE FEBURARY ONE SCHOLARSHIP
To be eligible you must apply to NC A & T; have a GPA of 4.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; have a minimum SAT score of 1280 or a 28 on the ACT; show qualities of character and leadership; be involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to service. Financial need shall not be a consideration. Applicants should complete an application through the Honors Program Application Portal for consideration and review the important dates calendar.
Deadline: November 15, 2021
NHS (National honor Society) Scholarship - up to $25,000
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Navy ROTC Scholarship - $180,000
Earn a 4 year scholarship with no obligation to the Navy until your sophomore year. Program completion and graduation will result in Commissioning in the US Navy. A 5 year minimum active duty obligation as a naval officer is required. Must be at least 17 years of age and not older than 23 with a combined SAT Score of 1150 and a score of 22 in the ACT or Top 10% of Graduation Class. For more information: apply on line at: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA Scholarship) - $1,000 (5)
The 2021-2022 PSSCA Scholarship for High School Seniors is now open. Deadline for applications is December 3. Must complete an essay about a school counselor who has made a difference in your development.
The application link can be found here.
***IMPORTANT***
- Upload all documents as ONE file to https://pssca.schoolcounselorawards.org/scoy/other-awards as stated on the application.
Deadline: December 3, 2021
Presbyterian College - Service Entrepreneurship Competition - up to $10,000
Presbyterian College
Service Entrepreneurship Competition
New- full ride scholarship
for a student's great idea for community service
Due- Dec 1st
I've been a fan of Presbyterian College (PC) for many years so I was excited to see this announcement and wanted to pass it along.
PC is a charming, liberal arts college in Clinton SC. Fun fact, only about 10% of students are actually Presbyterian! It also has a strong graduate program in Pharmacy, Physician's Assistant (PA,) and Occupational Therapy.
Their new director of admission, Woody O'Cain, is also an old college friend and I appreciate that he took the time to pass along this news.
To see the full article, click HERE.
Highlights of the announcement are below.
What will you do?
If you’re creative, motivated, intellectually curious, and service-oriented, we want to see what you do to solve a problem in the world.
To right a wrong.
To help those in need.
Yes, to be the change you wish to see in the world.
When you write your plan, you’ll answer questions like:
- What problem are you solving, and why is it a compelling problem?
- What is your solution and how will it create change in your community?
- What is your projected timeline for implementing your solution?
- What resources or guidance from qualified parties informed your proposal?
Show Your Commitment to Serving Others
The Presbyterian College motto is “While We Live, We Serve,” and students truly take these words to heart.
They tend to gravitate toward meaningful and impactful work after they earn their diplomas. PC graduates improve their communities and the world through creative problem-solving.
The same type of problem-solving you can demonstrate in the competition.
You can become a part of PC’s culture of service by showing what you would do to make an impact.
There are several ways to win:
- One winner (one individual or a team of no more than three students) will receive a “full ride” to Presbyterian College, which includes tuition, room, and board.
- The winner will also receive up to $10,000 in the form of coaching, mentoring, and independent study class credit to put their plan into action.
- One runner-up (one individual or a team of no more than three students) will receive a scholarship covering 80% of tuition and up to $10,000 in the form of coaching, mentoring, and independent study class credit to put their plan into action.
- An honorable mention (one individual or a team of no more than three students) will receive a scholarship covering 70% of tuition and up to $10,000 in the form of coaching, mentoring, and independent study class credit to put their plan into action.
The winner, runner-up, and honorable mention must be admitted to PC to receive scholarships.
Change the world. Now.
To compete, apply to PC and submit your world-changing, problem-solving plan to PC by December 1.
Winners will be selected on:
- the thoughtfulness of the proposed plan (ingenuity, achievability, measurability, quality of research)
- how compelling the problem under consideration is
- the degree to which the plan would produce social value and improve lives
We are here to help!
We can meet with you via ZOOM, in office, or phone to discuss your game plan for college or any related issues on your mind.
Deadline December 1, 2021
Raise Me
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program - Full Tuition
This scholars program is designed to build the next generations leaders. This program gives full access to two of the country’s leading institutions, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you’re applying to one of these colleges also apply for the Robertson Program. For more information go to https://robertsonscholars.org/
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions - (15)$3,000
Scholarship awarded to sons and daughters of SRNS employees. Employees may request
scholarship applications for their children by contacting Edith Hughes at (803)952-8210. If you would like an electronic copy of the application, contact me at edith.hughes@srs.gov, please include your name and school.
Deadline: February 2, 2022
Silver Pen Scholarship - up to $2,500
Wellmore of Lexington, a retirement community located here in Lexington, is offering this writing competition. Silver Pen is an opportunity to bridge the communication gap between younger and older generations. Essay Topic is: Over 300,000 students study abroad each year. If you were given the opportunity to study abroad, which country would you choose and why? During this experience, what would you like to do or see? How do you think that this could benefit you in your future career?
Guidelines can be found here. Also go to their website and apply. For more details about this scholarship go to Silverpen-Slc.com
Deadline: February 11, 2022
2021 South Carolina Army National Guard Minuteman Scholarship - up to $10,000 per year (4yrs)
To apply see our Army National Guard Recruiter,
SSG Brian Jones | Recruiter
South Carolina Army National Guard
803-667-2145 | brian.k.jones3.mil@mail.mil
Full details click here
S. C. Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship - $1,500(4)
Plan to attend 4 year college in South Carolina; have competitive or recreational interest in golf; 2.75 GPA; and must demonstrate community involvement. Apply on-line here
Deadline: January 10, 2022
Stand up to Distracted Driving Scholarship (Kanoski Bresney) - (5)$1,000
How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers? Go here for the link to the scholarship.
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Wisegeek Women in STEM Scholarship - $500
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Until more scholarships come in for us to publicize you can also visit:
FinAid-www.finaid.org
Libraries
US Dept. of Education
Any college’s financial aid office
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. The Director of Middle Schools handles inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-1000.