Senior Newsletter #8
November 6, 2018
College Scholarship Deadlines
Upcoming Events
Brad Brown EdQuest
Nov 8th 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Nov 9th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Families can schedule an appt to complete the FAFSA! Call 402-391-4033
WSC Scholarships
Scholarships Deadline to Apply.
ACT
Late Registration deadline is Nov. 19th. This is the last ACT many colleges will consider for scholarships.
Activities Resume
Tips for a good resume:
1. Include school activities, community activities (include your volunteer work), job experience, and any honors or awards.
2. Type your resume using a readable font. It looks more professional.
3. Organize well using specific titles
4. Remember you are giving specific, factual information. Do not make it to wordy or long. Usually, one page is a good length.
The activities resume at educationquest.org is a great tool to use to create a good resume. You will enter in your profile information and the activities resume will give you different formats that you can use. We started working on the activities resume during your 10th grade year on College Access Day.
RHOP/KHOP
The Rural Health Opportunities Program is offered at all three colleges of the Nebraska State College System (Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College) and the University of Nebraska Kearney (KHOP) to high school seniors in rural schools (Norfolk Senior High is considered a rural school). The is a partnership between the colleges and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The main opportunities of the scholarship program are:
- Full tuition scholarship at the state college
- Guaranteed admission to UNMC
Students then commit to working in a rural are in Nebraska after they graduate. The application process includes an interview at the college. This is a competitive application program. Below are summaries of programs offered for the specific colleges. Click on the College Title to go to the websites.
1. Wayne State College (Deadline to Apply is November 8th)
2. Chadron State College (Deadline to Apply is November 15th)
3. Peru State College (Deadline to Apply is November 15th)
4. University of Nebraska Kearney (Deadline to Apply is November 15th)
Below is a spreadsheet with information on the programs available at each college.
The Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship. The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education and graduate debt free, and to provide a practical understanding of important life skills not typically taught as a part of the school curriculum. These skills are taught via Workshops, Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Study Abroad. Over 300 scholarships are awarded each year. Students receive up to $6,000 each semester for 4 years plus additional financial awards. Click here for a list of the many colleges that participate.
Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must attend an Eligible Public High School.
- Must be a student in the 2019 high school graduating class.
- Must have achieved a high school CGPA of 3.50 or higher.
- Must have scored 23 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score) or 1,200 on the SAT.
- Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first semester following high school graduation.
- Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of college; from August 2018 to August 2019.
- Must complete the FAFSA in 2018 using 2017 tax return information; the EFC must not exceed $6,500.
- Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony.
The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high achieving self-motivated student in need of financial assistance in order to attend college.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, I encourage you to apply for a scholarship by November 15th.
Elks Most Valuable Student
The 2019 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Awards:
- The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2019 competition.
- Male and female students compete separately.
- Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Go to https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm to apply by November 15th!
RLOP/KLOP
The RLOP/KLOP is a partnership between the participating colleges and the University of Nebraska College of Law. Students who are accepted receive a full tuition scholarship to the participating college and guaranteed acceptance to the Nebraska College of Law at UNL. Click on the College Name below for more information and application information:
- KLOP (University of Nebraska Kearney) - Deadline is November 15th.
- RLOP (Chadron State College) - Deadline is November 15th.
- RLOP (Wayne State College) - Deadline is December 1st.
Kearney Hub Scholarship
The Honors Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney offers exceptional students the opportunity to excel in academic, leadership, and personal development during their undergraduate career. This four-year program enriches and supplements all academic majors at the University through special classes, an Honors learning community, scholarly projects (research and creative activity), study abroad, leadership development, and service learning.
Admissions: First-time freshman may apply to the Honors Program after being admitted to UNK. They should have an ACT score of 27 or higher, rank in the top 25% of their high school class, and complete the on-line application including a letter of recommendation. This should be completed by February 1 for scholarship consideration, although later applications are welcome.
Please note that applications for the Omaha World-Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship must be postmarked or electronically submitted by November 15, 2018. These applicants should have an ACT of 30 or higher, and be in the top 10% of their high school class.
WSC Scholarship
Wayne State College General Scholarship Application is due December 1st! Students must apply for admission before they can complete the scholarship application. Last year all students who applied for a scholarship received at least one scholarship from WSC.
Norfolk Senior High Counseling Center
Brandi Bartels E-K
Heather Marotz L-Ri
Kendra Marshall Ro-Z
Connie Ingram - Administrative Assistant
Website: https://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/schools/norfolk-high-school/counseling/
Location: 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, United States
Phone: 402-644-2534
Twitter: @NHSGuidanceNews