BCHS Senior Newsletter
Boosting Character Helps Success
February 1, 2022
NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA-if you have not done so already!
Students that plan on attending college next year will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA window opened on October 1, 2021 and will close on April 15, 2022.
Several colleges will begin sending out Financial Aid packages WELL before April 15th. Please try to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. It requires student and parent tax information that was submitted this past April 2021 (2020 Federal Tax Return Information).
All students and parents must also apply for an FSA ID. This serves as your electronic signature on the FAFSA application.
This is the link to create an FSA ID:
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
This is the link for the FAFSA application:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Below is a PDF of the FAFSA worksheet. This sheet provides information about what is included on the FAFSA and can be used as a guideline when completing the FAFSA online.
Here is also a link with helpful tips on how to complete the FAFSA! Remember the FAFSA is FREE to complete!!
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO WORK ON YOUR FAFSA WITH THE GUIDANCE OFFICE....CALL US AT 812-358-3453
SCHOLARSHIPS AND DEADLINES
Loretta M. Burd Scholarship (Centra Credit Union)-Applicants must be members of Centra Credit Union with accounts in good standing. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and an essay. Applications are available online at www.centra.org/scholarships Guidance MUST complete a form. You MUST let guidance know if you have completed this scholarship!! DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 2022.
Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) – 4 scholarships available online at www.ista-in.org Click on the Our Profession tab then click on Awards and Scholarships.
· The Louis B. Russell Memorial Scholarship for ethnic minority students pursuing education in industrial technology, vocational education, or technical preparation
· Justine M. Harrell Scholarship for a dependent of an ISTA member to pursue education major
· Damon P. Moore Scholarship for ethnic minority student planning to pursue a teaching license.
· ISTA Career Scholarship for a dependent of an ISTA member to pursue any major.
· ISTA Educator Scholarship for a dependent of an ISTA member planning to pursue a teaching license.
ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE WORTH $1,000 AND DUE MARCH 1, 2022
Purdue Club of Jackson County Scholarship- This scholarship is available to any student that has been accepted to Purdue University. Information is available on google classroom or students can apply online at purdue.scholarshipuniverse.com Students must login with the Admission Application login. DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2022.
Indiana Association of School Psychologists Scholarship- This scholarship is open to seniors planning to major in Psychology. Applications are available on google classroom. DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2022
Indiana Sheriff's Association Scholarship- Applicants must be an Indiana resident pursuing a degree in Law Enforcement at an Indiana college or university. Students must be a current members of the association or a dependent or grandchild of a current member. Membership information is also attached to the application. Applications MUST be mailed directly to the association. The application is posted on google classroom and is available in the Guidance Offie. APPLICATIONS Must Be Received by APRIL 1, 2022
Kiwanis Club Scholarship- This scholarship is open to any Indiana high school senior attending a post-secondary program. Scholarship forms are available in Google Classroom. They must be typed and mailed to the address on the application and RECEIVED BY the deadline. DEADLINE IS February 28, 2022
Shake and Blevins Scholarship- For any student attending 2 or 4 year college. Applications can be found on Google Classroom. Applications are submitted to the Guidance Office. DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2022
Brownstown Health Scholarship- For a BCHS student pursuing health-related career. Applications can be found on google classroom. Applications are due in guidance. DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2022
Greater Seymour Trust Fund Scholarship- This scholarship form makes students eligible for multiple scholarships. This application MUST be submitted directly to JCB. Also, students must attach the FIRST PAGE of their parents' tax return form. I do NOT recommend attaching a FAFSA form as it does not list Adjusted Gross Income if you used the IRS completion tool. Applications are available on classroom.
http://www.greaterseymourtrustfund.com/gstf_funds/scholarship DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2022.
Rumpke Medora Landfill Scholarship- This scholarship is open to any senior in Jackson County who plans to attend a 2 year or 4 year college. Applications are available on google classroom Applications must be postmarked or emailed by March 11, 2022
Schneck Medical Center Foundation Scholarships- Scholarship is open to students participating in allied health careers (radiology, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, surgical technology, etc.) Amount of scholarships vary, but several are given to Jackson County Students. Applications are available on the web starting January 15th. www.schneckmed.org Applications can be submitted by mail at 411 W Tipton Street, Seymour, or personally dropped off at 415 S Walnut Street – Suite 201, Seymour. DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2022.
The Kyle Harrop Memorial Scholarship- To be eligible students must have participated in Academic Teams while in high school. They must also plan to attend Purdue University in the fall. Applications are available on Google Classroom. They MUST BE EMAILED by MARCH 11, 2022
Gary Wirt Jackson Lodge #146 Scholarship- This scholarship is available to any senior in Jackson County. Very detailed instructions are included with the application. Students MUST pick up an application packet in the guidance office. DEADLINE is March 1, 2022. This application must be sent via certified mail.
IUPUC-Nursing Direct Admit Application- Students need to have applied and been accepted to IUPUC. Direct Admit Nursing students are able to complete their freshman year of college without worrying whether or not they'll get into the nursing program. The application is posted on google classroom. No specific deadline, open until all 20 available spots are filled. Apply ASAP
Tri Kappa Scholarship- The Brownstown Chapter of Tri-Kappa has a scholarship open to Seniors planning on entering college. Applications are posted on google classroom. Completed applications can be turned in to the Guidance Office. DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2022.
Seymour Noon Lions Scholarship- This scholarship is open to Jackson County Seniors. The scholarship is based on scholarship, citizenship, moral character, and need. The application is posted on google classroom. It must be mailed to the address listed. DEADLINE is APRIL 1, 2022.
C. Louis Sommers Scholarships- Open to BCHS students that have participated in athletics in high school. Applications are on google classroom. Applications must be turned in to the Guidance Office. DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2022
Freetown High School Alumni Association Academic Scholarship- To be eligible for the scholarship students need to have attended Freetown Elementary School for one year, be a resident of Freetown School District at time of graduation, and begin some type of higher education by fall 2022. Scholarship applications are available in google classroom. Please scan them and attach them to the assignment. DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2022.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship- Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
DEADLINE IS JUNE 12, 2022
Health and Human Sciences Scholarship
Any Jackson County Senior who has chosen to study a career in the Health and Human Sciences Field (Registered Dietitian, Family Consumer Science Education, Child Development, Textiles, Chef School, etc.) The application is available on google classroom.
Deadline April 4, 2022
Brownstown Central Classroom Teacher Association Scholarship- A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing a career in education. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Applications are to be submitted to Ms. Workman.
Deadline April 15, 2022
IVY TECH ASAP Program
Do you want to earn your Associates Degree in 11 months instead of 2 years?
This is selective program to help students move through the first two years of college at a quicker pace in order to transfer to a 4 year college.
Specific GPA requirements must be met.
SEE GUIDANCE ASAP if you might be interested!!