Postsecondary Update
February 16, 2022
Scholarships- Where to Look!
1. The Pennsbury Scholarship is now open! Applications can be found HERE and are due May 2, 2022.
2. Create an account on goingmerry.com
3. Search for local scholarships on Naviance (Colleges > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship Search)
4. Check out scholarships specficially for Pennsbury students on the Awards and Scholarship Module in the Postsecondary Counseling Canvas page
Upcoming Event: Virtual Q&A Session for Juniors
Juniors and parents/guardians of juniors are invited to join Mrs. Stoudt to discuss the postsecondary planning process. A short presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Have a question? Complete THIS FORM to submit it!
Students, parents, and guardians can join the meet from a Pennsbury student account at the following link: meet.google.com/lookup/bstoudt2022
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Application Now Open for Juniors
For more information about this program vist the website HERE or email Mrs. Stoudt (bstoudt@pennsburysd.org) The deadline to apply is March 24th!
Bucks Parents' Night
Zlock Performing Arts Center, Newtown Campus
Join deans and administrators from Bucks County Community College to learn more about how Bucks prepares students for college and career opportunities. Parents and guardians of high school juniors and seniors are invited to attend. Visit bucks.edu/experience to register!
ASVAB Offered at PHS on March 22nd
Opportunity for Seniors Entering the Workforce
Webinar: Understanding Financial Aid- Beyond the FAFSA
Ethan Sawyer, the College Essay Guy, talks with Amanda Miller, financial aid expert.
The following topics are covered in this webinar:- How does a college decide how much money to give a student? And can a student ask for more?
- What are the three types of scholarships every student should look into?
- What exactly is an enrollment manager, and how does their job impact students directly?
- What’s the most important thing you can do to make college affordable before filling out the FAFSA?
You can view the webinar HERE
Citizen Diplomat Academy
Summer opportunities are available for students age 14-18. Students can choose from:
- How to Succeed as a STEM Innovator/Entrepreneur
- How to Succeed as a Social Innovator
Click HERE for more information!
Brooke Stoudt
Email: bstoudt@pennsburysd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/pennsburysd.org/school-counseling/home-page
Location: Room G100 PHS West
Phone: 215-949-6780