Weekly Update 9-29-23
Weekly Update 9/29/23 (Updated/New Information will have an **)
Seafarers International Union
United State Military Academy Applications
If you are interested in applying to one of the United State Military Academies that require a Congressional Nomination (West Point, Merchant Marine, Naval, or Air Force), please be sure that you have touched based with your counselor. Congressional Nomination applications are due as early as September 28th
- Senator Cardin - https://www.cardin.senate.gov/service-academy-information/
- Senator Van Hollen - Academy Nominations | Constituent Services | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland (senate.gov)
- Congressman Hoyer - https://hoyer.house.gov/help/us-service-academy-nominations
United States Senate Youth Program
Rising high school juniors and seniors may obtain a USSYP application through their high school principals, school counselors and social studies teachers OR they may inquire directly to their state selection contacts using this website (see selection contacts listing on home page). All student delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program are selected by state-level education officials – the United States Senate and The Hearst Foundations do not provide individual states’ applications or choose the delegates and alternates. Deadline October 9, 2023
October Scholarship Information
October Deadlines
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Deadline 10/2
- AES Engineering Scholarship - Deadline 10/8
- Wendy's High School Heisman Award - Deadline 10/17
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter - Deadline 10/20
These programs and scholarships are provided as a courtesy for informational purposes. Charles County Public School does not endorse or sponsor these programs and/or scholarships.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Eligible: U.S. Citizen, high school senior, planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution
Criteria: Demonstrated leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, employment
Award: $10,000 - $20,000
Deadline: 10/2; students apply on-line https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
AES Engineering Scholarship
Eligible: Seniors. You are NOT required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of between 500 to 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Criteria: submit the essay to: mailto:scholarships@aeseengineers.com
Award: $500
Deadline: 10/8; https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Wendy's High school Heisman Award
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Students with a B average and who participate in a school sport and are dedicated to being school role models
Award: State Winners - $1,000, National Finalists - $2,000, National Winners - $10,000
Deadline: 10/17; Apply online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/2023HeismanHighSchoolScholarship
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter
International High School Essay Contest
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Application and Essay "With Politics gaining the bulk of discussion, what can the younger generation do to ensure that elected leaders understand the impact of gaining their vote?"
Award: State Winners - $1,000, National Finalists - $2,000, National Winners - $10,000
Deadline: 10/20; Please see Mrs. Long in the College and Career Center for an application. Submit via email to mailto:stephon.cunningham@tll-ques.org
Upcoming College In-School Visits October
October 10, 2023
October 12, 2023
October 16, 2023
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Where: Telepresence Room
When: Charger Time B
Click here to sign up for the presentation.
College of Southern Maryland
CSM will be in the building during Charger Time on 10/13. Stop by their table to ask questions and see what the school has to offer.
HBCU College Fair
HBCU College Fair
When: Saturday, October 7 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Bald Eagle Recreation Center, 100 Joliet St. SW, Washington DC
To Register: eaglesfallhbcufair@eventrbrite.com
This activity or event is not sponsored or endorsed by Charles County Public Schools.
ASVAB Testing
On Tuesday, October 17, from 8am-11:30 am, Lackey High School will conduct ASVAB testing for any interested Junior or Senior. There will be limited seating (50 students). The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) helps identify which careers you qualify for. It does NOT bind you in any way to joining the military. CCPS is also offering a test date in the Fall on November 18, 2023. There should be at least 30 days in-between testing sessions that you participate in. As a reminder, if a student is going to use their score for enlistment, the military will pull the most recent score. You can also visit the Media Center or the College & Career Center for study books.
Two great study websites are www.march2success.com and www.asvab-prep.com
Please click here to register for the ASVAB test.
**November Scholarship Information**
November Deadlines
- National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships to Study Language Abroad - Deadline 11/2
- Prudential Emerging Visionaries - Deadline 11/2
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation/Youth Awards - Deadline 11/13
- Elks Most Valuable Student - Deadline 11/13
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships - Deadline 11/16
- The Andrew Flusche Undergrad Scholarship - Deadline 11/30
National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships to Study Language Abroad sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible American high school students to study less commonly taught languages in summer and academic year overseas immersion programs
Eligible: 15 years old min.
Criteria: U.S. citizen, min GPA 2.5
Award: Varies Deadline: 11/2, www.nsliforyouth.org
Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Eligible: Students ages 14 – 18 who have an innovative solution
Criteria: Do you have a vision to transform your community – and the world – for the better? A national recognition program for students who have innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges facing their communities.
Award: If selected, you may qualify to receive up to $15,000.
Deadline: 11/2; https://challenges.changemakers.com/challenge/emergingvisionaries
Hispanic Heritage Foundation/Youth Awards
Eligible: Senior, Hispanic heritage, enroll at an accredited higher education institution
Criteria: GPA 3.0+ unweighted, community involvement
Award: up to $3,500 Deadline: 11/13; https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
Elks Most Valuable Student
Eligible: Senior
Criteria: Must be planning to attend an HBCU in the fall, transcript, letter of recommendation, essay
Award: Scholarships ($1,000 - $12,500 each)
Deadline: 11/13; https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Must enroll in 4- year college beginning fall 2023, GPA 3.5+, SAT of combined score or 1200 on Critical Reading & Math or ACT composite of 26 or above, Financial need
Award: varies, maximum up to $40,000 per year
Deadline: 11/16; https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/
The Andrew Flusche Undergrad Scholarship
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Acceptance into US college, university or trade school, Applicants must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) about how to share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
Award: $500
Deadline: 11/30; https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/