College & Career Center Newsletter
September 2021
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities
Beat the Odds Scholarship
Beat the Odds Scholarship apply here by Sept. 15
Gates Scholarship
Gates Scholarship apply here by Sept. 15, 2021
Heisman Scholarship for Scholar Athletes
heismanscholarship.com apply here by Oct. 19, 2021VFW Scholarship
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship apply her by Oct. 31. See the C&CC for help on this one.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. (Select Gresham/Gateway Elks Lodge #1805)
ELKS MVS apply here by Nov. 15, 2021
Need a place to search for scholarships? Check out GoingMerry.com
Paying for College Webinars from ECMC
You must register to attend these webinars
Sept. 30 6pm Spanish https://bit.ly/3jjc6TE
College Connection Newsletter
Find helpful tips and information for students applying to college. This month covers essays, types of admissions and the Common App.
Getting Ready for FAFSA/ORSAA-Seniors
The applications open on October 1.
There are steps you can do now!
ALL seniors should complete one of these applications.
Schoolinks.com
Schoolinks is your best way to research colleges and careers and also to stay organized in your application process. You will use Schoolinks to request official transcripts and also to ask your counselor for letters of recommendation. Students log on to Schoolinks using their SBHS google email and their school ID number as their password.
Collegeboard.org - BigFuture
- What are my college's deadlines?
- What will it cost?
- What do I need to apply?
- Which majors does a college have?
Use BigFuture to answer your questions.
Opportunities-College Guidebook
Opportunidades- Spanish version ...will be available soon
This is an outstanding resource that is used daily in our College & Career Center. Take a look at the digital version. Hard copy versions will be available soon in the C&CC.
How do I get an official transcript?
SBHS College & Career Center
LindaLee Frazier-Career Coordinator
Tia Molony-C&CC Assistant