From CHS Counseling.. 2022 News!
Around 50 Days to go, seniors! Your final spring at CHS!
new.....WAIVERs ARE A BIG Deal!
Up to 4.0 credits can be waived! Check this out!
See the SBE web page with FAQ's here: https://sbe.wa.gov/faqs/emergency_graduation_rules
And, check out the CHS powerpoint attached at the bottom of this screen.
scholarship 411 for 2022
All scholarships are published to the class of 2022 three ways:
CHS Counseling center web page: https://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/3648
Skyward wall home page on each senior’s page and parent’s page (if you have Skyward)
Email when we send something on Skyward wall.
Is your parent email in Skyward?
Use these QR codes to access web pages:
Main Scholarships:
Centralia Dollars for Scholars
· Local Centralia Group of citizens that raise money specifically for Centralia High School
- Deadlines to apply in 3 steps: Feb 1, Feb 15, Feb 28. Must complete all steps to qualify
· Scholarship Night in Late May, awarding many scholarships.
· Opens December 1, 2021. (perfect time to get started over winter break!)
· See web page : https://centraliahs.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=220
· Around 45 scholarships are given in this ONE STOP SHOP place to apply.
· Awards from $500 - $5000 or more. Awarded around $80,000 last year.
College Scholarships
· Colleges (like Centralia College, EWU, CWU, UW etc.,) can offer money to attend their college.
o If CC, you must apply to CC and complete the FAFSA to be eligible.
· CC awards them AFTER you have applied as a student and for the scholarship (two different applications)
· Awards can be partial tuition or more.
· Check with the four year college you might be attending and apply to their specific scholarships
College Bound Scholarship
· Awarded by the state of Washington, accessed by completing FAFSA or WAFSA
· Applied for in 7th or 8th grade.
· Meet criteria for the scholarship, see CBS pledge. see CHS web page
Other Scholarships
· Some scholarships are OUTSIDE of Centralia High School and Dollars for Scholars, and you must apply on their timeline with their criteria.
· Here’s a perfect example (counselors posted this in October), there may be 15-20 more of these posted on our web page and sent to you in the future, CHECK OFTEN, or watch the 2022 newsletter from CHS counselors.
Scholarship Helpers:
Jim Parker, Counselor, Scholarship Helper
Michael VanBuskirk, Counselor, Scholarship Helper
Jay Raish, DFS Application knowledge master: chad837@comcast.net
Lori Gabler, DFS President: lori.gabler@comcast.net
Marilyn Haskins can help in the career center.
Your senior CHS teachers are good resources for letter writing, applying to college, etc.
Questions:
Jim Parker, Counselor A-Le
Michael VanBuskirk, Counselor Li-Z
FAFSA Opens October 1 for 21-22!
FSA ID for both student and parent...
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing, Demographic info plus security questions...
Then....
FAFSA Explained...
Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report.
For most students planning to attend college or career school, financial aid is essential. We’ll walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.
Please sign up with Laurel Orosco in the Career Center to get help with FAFSA or WAFSA.
Students, Check Your Email and Skyward!
Students, please check your school email (@centraliaschools.org) and Skyward account daily!
Please remember we are using each of these mediums as a means to communicate with you about the latest news and information at CHS. Thank you!
Access to Mental Health Services at CHS
Scholarships 2022
Chamber of Commerce Scholarships - Centralia & Chehalis
Look at these Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce has posted several scholarships on their web page with links to applications.
Please go here and look. 2022 High School Senior Scholarships - Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce (chamberway.com)
Summary From the Chamber of Commerce:
If you plan on furthering your education after high school, please take a look at the scholarships offered through the Chamber of Commerce. Below are the seven scholarships available. All scholarships are due by 4:00 pm on May 27th, 2022. Please make sure to have them turned into the Chamber of Commerce before the due date!
The 2022 Rainier Connect STEM Scholarship (Available to all 2022 graduating Seniors from WF West or Centralia High School)
2022 Rainier Connect Scholarship
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce 2022 Rob Fuller Scholarship Application (Available to all children or grandchildren of current Chamber Members that are seniors at W.F. West or Centralia High School).
2022 Rob Fuller Scholarship Application
The 2022 Visiting Nurses Foundation Scholarship (Available to all 2022 graduating Seniors from W.F. West or Centralia High School).
2022 Visiting Nurses Scholarship
The 2022 Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP Cheyllyn Collinsworth Scholarship (Available to all 2022 graduating Seniors Centralia High School).
2022 Althauser Rayan Abbarno LLP Cheyllyn Collinsworth Scholarship
The 2022 Centralia Community Foundation Education Scholarship (Available to all 2022 graduating seniors from Centralia High School)
2022 Centralia Community Foundation Scholarship
The 2022 Title Guaranty Company of Lewis County Citizenship Scholarship (Available to all 2022 graduating seniors from Centralia High School)
2022 Title Guaranty of Lewis County Scholarship
The 2022 TwinStar Credit Union Business Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship (Available to all 2022 graduating seniors from Centralia High School)
Centralia College Scholarship Version 2
Due to Centralia College’s Cyber Attack….
The 2022-2023 Centralia College Scholarship Application Replacement Opens Friday!
It will be open March 18 to April 18.
The new application will be found on the College website on one of the rotating front banners, and at http://www.centralia.edu/funding/scholarships.aspx starting this Friday, 3/18/22.
EVERYONE must submit the new form, even if an application was submitted in our other system this year. We no longer have access to applications submitted between 1/1/2022 and 2/14/2022, so all students will need to RE-SUBMIT applications using the new form!!
CHS will have some assistance to complete this application during next week in the career center on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 22 and 23rd.
Ritch Trust- Security State Bank
Ritch Trust- Security State Bank Scholarship
Please open all documents, read, print and apply according to the timelines included.
Attached Below...
I-5 Toyota Scholarship
Who: Class of 2022
Re: I-5 Toyota Scholarship
Due: May 1, 2022
Special: Mail or deliver in person to I-5 Toyota in Chehalis, after completing the application WITH the cover page.
Download the application.
Provide all documentation.
Print and add cover letter.
Mail or deliver to I-5 Toyota by May 1, 2022, Attn: Scholarship Committee
ELIGIBILITY:
- Essay (40 points)
- A two-page double-spaced essay (approximately 500 words) including who you are, what your plans are after high school, and why you should be awarded this scholarship.
- Two Letters of Recommendation on letterhead (30 points):
- One from a teacher or school advisor. One from an employer or a representative of a service or charitable organization, or a community member.
- Resume (15 points)
- One-page outline of high school achievements, activities, awards, work and/or volunteer experience.
- High School Transcript (15 points) Bonus points will be given to applicants that have either participated in or volunteered to help with the I-5 Toyota Back-to-School Dash sponsored by I-5 Toyota; the proceeds of this event fund this scholarship.
- Video - Optional/Encouraged (Bonus points) Video of you explaining your perception of how the I-5 Auto Group has contributed to our amazing community and how you plan to be a part of that. Send your video to: Our Dropbox
- Applications must be submitted by May 1st to: Mail/Drop off at I-5 Toyota Attn: Scholarship Committee
GUIDELINES:
- Selection of recipients will be done by the I-5 Toyota Scholarship Committee.
- Scholarships will be awarded to the recipient at school's scholarship night.
- The Scholarships are not renewable and must be used during the school year immediately following graduation, unless an exception is formally approved for special circumstances by the Scholarship Committee.
- Scholarship checks will be made out to the recipient and the school/training center where the recipient will be enrolled. It is the recipient's responsibility to notify I-5 Toyota of their school/training center.
COMMITTEE CONTACTS:
Heidi Pehl - heidipehl@i-5cars.com Melissa Ryan - melissaryan@i-5cars.com Tonja Vlach - tonjavlach@i-5cars.com
RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:
I-5 Toyota ATTN: Scholarship Committee 1950 NW Louisiana Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
FOR QUESTIONS:
Contact Tonja Vlach at tonjavlach@i-5cars.com or please call 360-347-2517
Download the I-5 Toyota Scholarship Application
Please click on this link to find the TWO PAGE application, with attached and required cover page.
Ellen Anderson De Moise
To: All Seniors, Class of 2022
From: The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Re: Ellen Anderson de Moise Scholarship
Due Date: April 12, 2022.
Open: Now until April 12th.
Good afternoon,
I'm happy to let you know that the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound’s 2022 Scholarship Cycle is open!
This includes the Ellen Anderson de Moise Scholarship and Next Step Scholarship, available for eligible Lewis County graduating seniors.
Click here:
https://www.thecommunityfoundation.com/scholarships/ellen-anderson-de-moise-scholarship
Students can submit their applications online through April 12th. They’ll find the information and instructions they need to get started by clicking HERE.
NEW for 2022: we’re excited to announce that we’ve adopted a universal application process. This is great news for students, because it allows them to fill out a single application that will match them with as many opportunities as they’re eligible for. Our hope is that this change will make it a little less burdensome to apply. As always, if you or the students you work with have questions, we are here to support however we can.
Questions: Melissa Rosscup mrosscup@thecommunityfoundation.com
CHS students: The Ellen Anderson de Moise Scholarship is a super scholarship and it is renewable. We have had a long history of successful applicants to this scholarship.
If you have questions, See your CHS counselor or Marilyn Haskins in the career center.
Lewis County Republicans
To: All Seniors, Class of 2022
From: Lewis County Republican Central Committee
Due Date: April 1, 2022, Awarded May 2, 2022
Open: Now until April 1st, 2022
Lewis County Republicans
Scholarship Application
Were excited to extend an invitation to Lewis County High School Seniors who will be enrolling in a post-secondary educational and/or career training program in 2022.
- · $500 will be awarded for tuition and books.
- · Applications accepted until April 1, 2022; recipient awarded May 2, 2022
- · Submit this page in your own words to:
Lewis County Republican Central Committee
Att: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 702, Chehalis, WA 98532
Name:
High School:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
1. What does living in America mean to you?
2. What are your career goals?
3. List the activities, clubs, or organizations with which you have been involved:
4. Please list two references, one being a teacher, with contact information:
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Last Call- Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
WA STATE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TWO AND FOUR-YEAR DEGREES
Two STEM-based scholarships are open for applications right now—at both the two-year and four-year degree levels.
The Career and Technical Scholarship, which closes next week on Feb. 6, provides $1,500 per quarter and is aimed at those pursuing an eligible associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship in a trade, STEM or health care field. More: https://bit.ly/3rVV0zr.
The Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree in eligible high-demand STEM and health care fields. Deadline for this scholarship is March 2. More: https://bit.ly/3r1tukF.
Governors Scholarship for Foster Youth
Any foster care student… we want to invite you to apply for this tremendous scholarship provided by the state of Washington.
What: Washington State Governor’s Scholarship for Foster Youth
Who: Any senior, class of 2022 foster care student (see specifics in link)
When: January 31, 2022
Specifics: From $2,000-4,000, renewable
Link to apply: https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/scholarship/governors-scholarship-for-foster-youth/#about
Your CHS Counseling Team
Mike Oechsner Jr.
Mike Oechsner (pronounced Xner) Scholarship
What: Mike Oechsner (pronounced X-ner) Memorial Scholarship for the class of 2022
When: Due April 1, 2022
How: Follow the Link on this page.
Specifics:
- This is a one-time submission.
- Please have all associated documents ready before you open the application.
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From Mike Oechsner Jr…..
Applications are now open for the 2022 Mike Oechsner Memorial Scholarship.
The application is online and can be found at http://leadable.info/XScholarship
Prior to completing the application, students are encouraged to be ready with a PDF version of the following:
- Resume outlining athletics, academics, leadership, and organizations
- Unofficial transcript
- Personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation
Please share this with your students!
2022 Twin Star Scholarship
See our Web page to apply, or: see www.twinstarCU.com, or,
Pick up a paper application in Mr. Parker's office door.
Due March 31, 2022
Washington State School Retirees’ Association Scholarships 21-22
Washington State School Retirees’ Association Scholarships 21-22
What:
Eight WSSR- Foundation Scholarships- For those going into education; teacher, counselor, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or school psychologist. $1500.00, or $900.00 renewable. See details on web.
Two Gene Forrester Memorial scholarships for those going to Washington State University and majoring in Agriculture Education at WSU. $2000.00 each. See web for details.
Who:
Seniors in 2022, overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
When:
Due no later than March 1, 2022
How to apply:
Go to Scholarships Tab, Click “learn more” , then you will see the qualifications and PDF application. This is a scholarship on the web, but needs to be completed on paper and mailed.
Make sure to follow their directions specifically, including font size, how to package and send.
Mail to: WSSRA, PO BOX 5127, Lacey, WA 98509
Burger King
Are you a College Bound Scholar?
Read this important CBS Information...
College Bound Scholarship emails have a new look!
Welcome back, seniors!
We hope you had a great summer and are off to a good start in school this fall.
Twice a month throughout your senior year, the College Bound team will send you tips and information about applying for college, financial aid, and accessing your College Bound Scholarship. Our messages will be short and full of helpful resources. This email is the best way for us to stay in touch with you, so please add us to your address book and contact us if your email changes.
In The Loop: Financial Aid Applications
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) will open October 1 for the 2022-23 school year. You can check two websites for more information on college applications and financial aid: collegebound.wa.gov and wsac.wa.gov/apply
We are here to answer provide information and answer questions. Contact us by email at collegebound@wsac.wa.gov, or call us 888-535-0747, option 1.
College Bound Q&A
Where can I use my College Bound Scholarship? Is there a list of eligible colleges?
There are over 65 eligible institutions in Washington where you can use your College Bound Scholarship.
They include public community or technical colleges, public four-year institutions, approved independent colleges or universities, and private career colleges.
Find more answers to your CBS questions here!
Need Help? Text Otter!
Otterbot is a free texting service created to support high school seniors who have signed up for the College Bound Scholarship.
Otter sends financial aid info and reminders to College Bound seniors. Students can access Otterbot via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week by texting "Hi Otter" to 360-928-7281.
Washington Student Achievement Council
College Bound Scholarship
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98502
(888) 535-0747, option 1
collegebound.wa.gov
Centralia High School Counseling Department
Mrs. VanBuskirk - Li-Z
Leighanne EIland, Counseling Support Specialist
Rose Waterfield, Counseling Support Specialist
Mrs. Morley, Registrar
Email: jparker@centralia.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/Page/1965
Location: 813 Eshom Road, Centralia, WA, USA
Phone: ( 360) 330-7609
Twitter: @CounselingCHS