LHS COLLEGE & CAREER NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2018, VOLUME XV, ISSUE 4
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK - FEBRUARY 5-9, 2018
Please join us in celebrating our awesome Professional School Counselors for National School Counseling Week during February 5-9, 2018. We want to thank the staff, students, and parents for supporting the school counseling program at Laurel High School. Check out what we have going on next week!
Monday, February 5: Take a Selfie with Your Counselor
Post a selfie on Twitter and tag us @LHS_Counseling6. The first student of each counselor to post will win lunch with the counselors on Friday.
Tuesday, February 6: Compliment Your Counselor
Write something nice about the counseling staff on the poster outside of the counseling office.
Wednesday, February 7: Counselor Appreciation
Bring your counselor a small token of appreciation (i.e., treat, card, note).
Thursday, February 8: Get to Know the Counselors and Ice Cream Social
Find the counselors and match the fun facts to the right counselor! The first fifteen students to get the correct answers win an ice cream social with counselors during 4th period. The challange begins January 31 and ends on February 6. Winners will be notified on Wednesday, January 7.
Friday, February 9: Reach Higher
We are College & Career Ready! Wear your college/postsecondary attire!
SCHOLARHIP OPPORTUNITES FOR ALL STUDENTS
Name of Scholarship: Bezos Scholars Program
Amount: All expenses paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival in June for leadership training
Deadline: February 9, 2018
Selection Criteria: Junior who demonstrates academic rigor, curiosity, and leadership
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/scholars
Name of Scholarship: George Washington University Book Award
Amount: Admissions application fee waived; and become eligible for GW Book Award Scholarship
Deadline: February 20, 2018
Selection Criteria: LHS can nominate one Junior who displays academic excellence, drive and spirit, leadership, and diversity of thought
Website or Contact Information: https://goo.gl/forms/qbmBJxTiZlBewpLf2 (nomination form) https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/bookaward
Name of Scholarship: The Black College Expo Scholarship
Amount: $$
Deadline: February 20, 2018 for essay (Expo is at Bowie State U – March 3, 2018 9am-5pm)
Selection Criteria: 11th-12th grade; must submit < 500 word essay on “Why is a college education important to me?”
Website or Contact Information: https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/dc-maryland
Name of Scholarship: The Society of Professional Journalists 2018 High School Essay Contest
Amount: $300-$1000
Deadline: February 23, 2018
Selection Criteria: Grades 9-12; submit 300-500-word essay on a specified topic
Website or Contact Information: www.spj.org/a-hs.asp
Name of Scholarship: Junior Achievement Essay Competition
Amount: $10,000-$20,000
Deadline: February 23, 2018
Selection Criteria: 9-12 Grade students; Write a 1,000-1,500 word essay on a select topic
Website or Contact Information: www.myja.org/students/essay
Name of Scholarship: Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 25, 2018
Selection Criteria: 11th or 12th grade; Plan to enter a medical or medical related field and plan to attend a school in the state of Maryland
Website or Contact Information: www.cemsfund.com
Name of Scholarship: 11th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Submit a photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card
Website or Contact Information: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
Name of Scholarship: Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty 2018 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Amount: $500 - $3000
Deadline: March 9, 2018
Selection Criteria: Juniors and Seniors; submit an essay discussing whether public school calendars should accommodate religious holidays.
Website or Contact Information: http://bjconline.org/contest
Name of Scholarship: American Foreign Service Association’s National High School Essay Contest
Amount: $2500 + trip to Washington, DC to meet a member of the State Department
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th grade; Submit essay answering specific questions
Website or Contact Information: http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest
Name of Scholarship: Susquehanna University The Apprentice Writer
Amount: $50 - $200
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th grade; Submit poetry, fiction, memoir, personal essay, or photography for the 35th volume of The Apprentice Writer
Website or Contact Information: http://www.apprenticewriter.com/
Name of Scholarship: B’nai B’rith International Diverse Minds Writing Challenge
Amount: $1000-$5000
Deadline: March 16, 2018
Selection Criteria: 9th-12th grade students; write and illustrate a children’s book about tolerance, inclusion, or diversity
Website or Contact Information: www.bnaibrith.org/diverseminds
Name of Scholarship: Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship Program
Amount: varies
Deadline: March 21, 2018 (application opens in February)
Selection Criteria: Junior; financial need, academic achievement, personal circumstances
Website or Contact Information: http://www.questbridge.org/index.php
Name of Scholarship: Children’s Defense Fund Beat the Odds Scholarship Program
Amount: $10,000 + laptop computer
Deadline: March 26, 2018
Selection Criteria: Sophomore w/ at least a 3.0 GPA who is working hard to overcome tremendous obstacles in their personal lives (i.e., homelessness, poverty, disability, abuse, etc…), demonstrates academic achievement, and gives back to their community
Website or Contact Information: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs/Beattheodds/
Name of Scholarship: Superpower Scholarship
Amount: $2500
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: 13 years and older; Submit a 250 word essay on “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?
Website or Contact Information: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts
Name of Scholarship: Elmira College Key Award
Amount: $80,000
Deadline: March 31, 2018 (expressed interest to your counselor) Nominations due by April 15, 2017
Selection Criteria: Junior; 3.0 GPA or higher, school & community leadership, have an interest in an academic program offered at Elmira College
Website or Contact Information: See your counselor to apply. http://www.elmira.edu/admissions-aid/Connect_With_Us/Highschool_Counselors/The_Key_Award.html
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
Name of Scholarship: The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County, Inc.
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA or higher
Website or Contact Information: http://www.iccpgc.org/
Name of Scholarship: Northrup Grumman Engineering Scholars Program
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: February 4, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.5 GPA; 1150 SAT or 27 ACT; accepted to an approved engineering, computer science, math, or physics program
Website or Contact Information: http://www.northropgrumman.com/corporateresponsibility/community/pages/engineeringscholars.aspx
Name of Scholarship: Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500 - $5000/year
Deadline: February 8, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; financial need, leadership skills, community involvement
Website or Contact Information: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org
Name of Scholarship: Frostburg State U. Music Scholarships
Amount: $250 - $1000
Deadline: February 8, 2018 for applications; auditions – February 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: Accepted to and will attend Frostburg State U and plan to major in music
Website or Contact Information: https://www.frostburg.edu/dept/music/admissions/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: Jack & Jill of America (three scholarships)
Amount: $500 - $3,000
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.5-3.0 GPA; leadership and community activities; significant academic improvement for one of the scholarships.
Website or Contact Information: https://www.pgcjackandjill.org/copy-of-membership-info
Name of Scholarship: National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship Program
Amount: up to $6,000
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.5 GPA; students planning to participate in college cooperative education at one of nine participating colleges
Website or Contact Information: http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
Name of Scholarship: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA Teen for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
Amount: $500-$5000
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: Submit a 200-word autobiography & a 1200-1500-word essay answering specific questions related to Alzheimer’s.
Website or Contact Information: www.afateens.org
Name of Scholarship: Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals Dr. Kenneth E. Mann Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 16, 2018
Selection Criteria: Plan to major in elementary education
Website or Contact Information: http://maesp.org/index.php
Name of Scholarship: York College of Pennsylvania Full-Tuition American Constitutional Freedom Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: February 17, 2018
Selection Criteria: 1250 SAT or 28 ACT w/writing, 3.0 GPA, Accepted to York College by February 17, 2018
Website or Contact Information: https://www.ycp.edu/academics/academic-opportunities/american-constitutional-freedom-scholars/
Name of Scholarship: The Defense Commissary Agency Scholarships for Military Children
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 16, 2018 (Postmark date is unacceptable)
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; plan to attend a 4-year college or university; be the dependent of an active duty, reserve/guard, retired commissary customer
Website or Contact Information: http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Scholarship Fund, Inc. (Five different scholarships)
Amount: $500-$2500
Deadline: February 23, 2018
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pgpsra.org/
Name of Scholarship: CORE Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship Program
Amount: $500
Deadline: unknown at this time (application available on 1/31/2018
Selection Criteria: Undocumented Chicano/Latino descent, academic promise/potential, and financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Zeta Amicae of Prince George’s County Book Award
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 23, 2018
Selection Criteria: At least a 3.0 GPA;
Website or Contact Information: Application attached
Name of Scholarship: Alpha Phi Alpha PUL Charitable Foundation Scholarships (five different scholarships available)
Amount: $1500-$3000
Deadline: February 24, 2018
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www.apapulcf.org
Name of Scholarship: Prince George’s County Association of Realtors – David & Juanita Maclin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2500
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA; submit a 500 words or less essay on “What Difference I Have Made in My Community”
Website or Contact Information: http://pgcar.com/pghome_community/default.htm
Name of Scholarship: Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) Nova Scholarship
Amount: $2000 for full-time enrollment & $1000 for part-time students
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Selection Criteria: Students majoring in a STEM program;
Website or Contact Information: https://www.afceanova.org/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Nanci’s Gift
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Students who have or had a parent diagnosed with breast cancer.
Website or Contact Information: http://www.nancisgift.org/scholarship/
Name of Scholarship: McDaniel College Educator’s Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $25,000/year
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Son or daughter of a K-12 school employee w/four or more years of current or consecutive full-time employment; at least a 2.5 GPA
Website or Contact Information: http://www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate/admissions/apply/educators-legacy-scholarship
Name of Scholarship: GreenPal Small Business Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: no deadline specified; but winner will be announced October 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner; major or minor in Business, Economics, or Finance
Website or Contact Information: http://www.yourgreenpal.com/scholarship
Name of Scholarship: National Italian American Foundation
Amount: $2,500-$12,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Have at least one ancestor who immigrated from Italy; 3.5 GPA or higher; member of NIAF or parent who is a member of NIAF
Website or Contact Information: http://www.niaf.org/
Name of Scholarship: Baltimore Community Foundation
Amount: $500-$12,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bcf.org/For-Grant-Scholarship-Seekers/Scholarships (applications unavailable at time of publishing)
Name of Scholarship: The American Chemical Society
Amount: up to $2500
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: African American, Hispanic, or American Indian; will major in the chemical sciences or chemical technology; 3.0 GPA, financial need
Website or Contact Information: www.acs.org/scholars
Name of Scholarship: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Amount: $500 - $10,000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Plan to pursue a degree in applied geophysics, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences
Website or Contact Information: https://seg.org/Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Southern Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Rent-free housing
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; will attend Florida State U, Florida A & M U., U of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast U., Tallahassee Community College, or Santa Fe College
Website or Contact Information: https://www.southernscholarship.org/
Name of Scholarship: Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $1000 - $5000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Interested in pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, publishing, or graphic communication; at least a 3.0 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://pgsf.org/
Name of Scholarship: Association of School Business Officials Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.0 GPA; financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://asbo.org/Jacobus_Scholarships
Name of Scholarship: National Press Club Scholarships
Amount: $2000-$5000
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; interested in pursuing a career in print or broadcast journalism
Website or Contact Information: http://www.press.org/about/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Polish Heritage Association of Maryland, Inc.
Amount: undetermined
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Submit a 250-word essay on importance/meaning of Polish heritage; financial need, leadership potential
Website or Contact Information: http://www.pha-md.org/
Name of Scholarship: J.B. Joynt, III Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Intended for a Laurel HS student; plan to attend Frostburg State U.; participate in extracurricular activities
Website or Contact Information: https://frostburg.academicworks.com/opportunities/3863
Name of Scholarship: Hamilton Relay Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking
Website or Contact Information: http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/index.html
Name of Scholarship: Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $3.500
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Dependent of United States Air Force member; at least a 3.25 GPA
Website or Contact Information: https://www.afoscdc.com/scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: M.E.L.L.F.I.N. Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 9, 2018
Selection Criteria: Currently in an ESOL program or have exited ESOL w/in the last three years; have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Website or Contact Information: www.mellfin.org
Name of Scholarship: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation
Amount: $3000-$5000
Deadline: March 10, 2018
Selection Criteria: Asian Pacific Island heritage; 3.3 GPA, commitment to community service, leadership, and financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Amount: $2500
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: Young adults between the ages of 15-39 who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis of their own or of a loved one.
Website or Contact Information: http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: SAE International Scholarships
Amount: $1000-$6000/year
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: Plan to major in engineering or other related science or technology; at least a 3.0 GPA; SAT/ACT requirements vary
Website or Contact Information: http://students.sae.org/scholarships/freshman/
Name of Scholarship: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Prince George’s County Maryland Graduate Chapter Alice G.S. Barnes Honorary Scholarship & Georgie F. Raby Scholarship
Amount: $1000 - $2500
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: minimum 3.0-3.25 GPA; essay
Website or Contact Information: http://www.zetaspgcounty.org/scholarships.html
Name of Scholarship: Blades of Green Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Selection Criteria: Academic excellence; pursuit of study in environmental education
Website or Contact Information: http://www.bladesofgreen.com/culture/blades-green-scholarship-fund
Name of Scholarship: Washington DC Chapter of the Florida A & M University National Alumni Association
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: March 16, 2018
Selection Criteria: Plan to attend FAMU, 2.75 GPA or higher, extracurricular activities
Website or Contact Information: http://www.dcfamualumni.org
Name of Scholarship: Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc. (several scholarships)
Amount: $3500-$5000
Deadline: March 16, 2018 due to Counselor
Selection Criteria: varies
Website or Contact Information: http://www1.pgcps.org/foundation/scholarships.htm
Name of Scholarship: Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Amount: $1000-$5000
Deadline: March 21, 2018
Selection Criteria: Current civilian federal or postal employees and their dependent family members; at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Website or Contact Information: www.feea.org
Name of Scholarship: University of Michigan Alumni Club
Amount: $40,000
Deadline: March 21, 2018
Selection Criteria: Student who will enroll in U. of Michigan; financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://alumni.umich.edu/clubs/umdc/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: The Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater Washington Area & the Fort Myer Thrift Shop (AOWCGWA)
Amount: varies
Deadline: March 29, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; dependent of active duty, retired or deceased U.S. Army personnel, officers or enlisted soldiers
Website or Contact Information: http://www.fortmyerthriftshop.org/scholarships--grants.html
Name of Scholarship: Esperanza Education Fund
Amount: $5000-$20,000
Deadline: March 30, 2018
Selection Criteria: Born outside of the U.S. or have two parents born outside of the U.S.; financial
Website or Contact Information: http://www.esperanzafund.org/
Name of Scholarship: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500-$5000
Deadline: March 30, 2018
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA; Hispanic heritage, plan to enroll in a 4-year college or university
Website or Contact Information: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Name of Scholarship: The Washington Regional Transplant Community Legacy of Life Essay and Video Scholarships
Amount: $1000-$5000
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: Submit an essay or video convincing an audience to register to be organ, eye, or tissue donors
Website or Contact Information: http://www.beadonor.org/news-a-events/scholarship-information
Name of Scholarship: American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO – (3 scholarship programs)
Amount: $2,000-$3,000
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: Child, grandchild, or stepchild of an active member, retiree, or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union
Website or Contact Information: http://www.apwu.org/issues/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Lighthouse Guild
Amount: up to $10,000
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: Legally blind; academic achievement
Website or Contact Information: https://www.lighthouseguild.org/programs-services/scholarships/
Name of Scholarship: The Kitty Kat Social Club
Amount: $250
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: 2.5 GPA, demonstrated concern for their community
Website or Contact Information: http://www.kittykatclub.org/index_files/kittyscholarship.htm
Name of Scholarship: National Federation of the Blind
Amount: $3,000-$12,000
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: Legally blind in both eyes, plan to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study
Website or Contact Information: www.nfb.org/scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Washington Metropolitan Area Chapters of the Order of AHEPA – AHEPA Educational Foundation & AHEPA Scholar Athlete
Amount: up to $2000
Deadline: March 31, 2018 (Scholar Athlete application due: February 28, 2018)
Selection Criteria: At least a 3.0 GPA; of Hellenic descent and/or Phil-Hellene and dependent of a member of AHEPA
Website or Contact Information: http://ahepa.org/Education-Scholarships.htm
Name of Scholarship: Gamma Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Charles R. Drew Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Amount: up to $1500
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: At least a 3.0 GPA and financial need
Website or Contact Information: http://www.ques-gammapi.org/
Name of Scholarship: Mid-Atlantic Christian University – Christian Character & Leadership Scholarship
Amount: $10,000-$15,000
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Selection Criteria: At least a 2.5 GPA; exhibit outstanding leadership and character
Website or Contact Information: http://www.macuniversity.edu/admissions/financial-aid/christian-character-and-leadership-scholarships
Name of Scholarship: Herbert Lehman Scholarship
Amount: $8000
Deadline: April 1, 2018
Selection Criteria: Financial need, academic achievement, commitment to public service
Website or Contact Information: http://www.naacpldf.org/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship
Delaware State University - Annual DMV Hornet Day
Annual DMV Hornet Day Friday, February 23, 2018. Students must RSVP by going to https://www.desu.edu/admissions/visit-dsu/admissions-events/hornet-days and use the VIP code 6103 to register. There will be on-site admissions. For priority consideration and scholarship eligibility, students must submit their completed admissions applications by February 1, 2018. PIck up locations from Bowie, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
Friday, Feb 23, 2018, 06:00 AM
1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, United States
EMPLOYMENT/INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Short Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP): 8-10 weeks paid full time research experience for high school and undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA or higher, at least 16 years of age in junior or senior year in high school. Applications are are available online and are due February 15, 2018 at NIH.
Burlington Stores – Part-time cashier associate: must have great customer skills and math skills. Apply online at Burlington Stores.
Kohl’s Corporation – Part-time retail sales associate: Must have previous customer service or retail experience. Apply online at Kohl's Corporation.
Rita's - Part-time positions in Mount Airy, Westminster, Hampstead, and Burtonsville. Training starts in February/March; uniform provided. Must be available to work 4-5 days/week. Applicants should be responsible, reliable, in good academic standing, have integrity, and at least 17 years of age, however will consider 16 year old applicants. Apply online at: https://www.ritasfranchises.com/stores/store.cfm/burtonsville-20866/store/3103
Weed Warrior Work Days – April 21, May 12, and June 9 from 9am-12noon at Whitemarsh Park. To participate, please register in advance by contacting Ashleigh Armentrout at 301-809-3044 or email: aarmentrout@cityofbowie.org.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Marist College Pre-College Program - summer programs for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in a variety of fields including, business, criminal justice, pre-law, cybersecurity, and film and TV production among others. Visit www.marist.edu/precollege for more information.
Boston University Pre-College Summer Program - summer programs for rising freshman through rising seniors in psychology, medicine, and other courses. More information is available at http://www.bu.edu/summer/highschool.
Gettysburg College Summer Programs – summer programs for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in psychology, creative writing, or information technology. Click here for more information.
The Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Summer (EI) Program – The summer equivalent to a semester freshman engineering course Rising juniors and seniors who have completed Algebra 2 and taken a course where trigonometric functions were taught, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and earned at least a “B” in all science and math courses. Applications are due by February 15, 2018. More information is available online at https://ei.jhu.edu/.
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs – Summer programs available in STEM, business, gaming, music production, and pre-law for rising juniors and seniors. Applications are due by February 15, 2018. More information is available online at https://www.stevens.edu/admissions/pre-college-programs.
Army Educational Outreach Program Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) – A 5-8 week summer STEM program for underrepresented and underserved populations; Applications are due by February 28, 2018. More information is available online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/reap/.
Army Educational Outreach Program Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) – A summer science and engineering program at a DOD laboratory facility working with DOD scientists. Students must be at least sixteen years of age by start date. Applications are due by February 28, 2018. More information is available online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/seap/.
Army Educational Outreach Program High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) – A summer STEM program for current juniors and seniors. Applications are due by February 28, 2018. More information is available online at: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/hsap/.
Cornell Engineering Diversity Programs – CURIE (rising juniors and senior females) and CATALYST (rising juniors and seniors) Academies for minorities who have at least a 3.0 GPA and are interested in a STEM program. Applications are due March 1, 2018. More information can be found online at: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/curieacademy/ and https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/catalystacademy/.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources @ UMCP AgDiscovery Program - a 3-week summer program for students ages 15-17. Students will learn about plants and animals. Applications are due by March 12, 2018. More information is available online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery.
Susquehanna University – Summer Writer’s Workshop for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in creative writing or English. Applications are due by April 1, 2018. More information is available online at: https://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-high-school-programs/writers-workshop.
University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business Smith Summer Programs – summer programs for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment business. Applications are due by April 13, 2018. More information is available online at https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/admissions/high-school-programs/summer-programs.
Important Reminders
March 10 SAT: Registration deadline – February 28 (This should be the first time juniors take the SAT)
April 14 ACT: Registration deadline – March 9
FAFSA: most Maryland schools – March 1 (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
MD State Scholarships/Grants (MDCAP/MHEC) – March 1 (http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/descriptions.aspx)
Laurel High School Counseling Department
Email: tcollins@pgcps.org
Website: http://laurelhscounseling.weebly.com
Location: 8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD, United States
Phone: 301-497-2050
Twitter: @LHS_Counseling6