February 29 – March 4, 2016 SENIOR NEWS & SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
► Most applications are available online, unless otherwise specified
►For scholarships that indicate, “Must Be Nominated”, check with the Counseling Office
►Please note specific deadlines
►Remember: When you apply to a college, you can apply for scholarships at the various colleges. There is a difference in TOPS Scholarships and University based scholarships. Colleges may have specific scholarships applicable to you. Also: Many scholarships require letters of recommendation from your teacher, counselor or principal. When you request a letter of recommendation, please allow two weeks for this to be returned to you. Please also include a copy of your resume. Build your resume in LA Connect. See Mrs. Anderson for instructions.
►Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA is also the TOPS application. It is necessary to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for most federal financial aid programs. Many state financial aid programs and various scholarships also require the submission of the FAFSA. The Department of Education processes the FAFSA and notifies applicants with the Student Aid Report (SAR). The FAFSA can be submitted online at http://www.fafsa.edu.gov. SCHOLARSHIP | CRITERIA | DEADLINE |
ELKS STUDENT OF THE MONTH SCHOLARSHIP | Each month a $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior boy and senior girl who demonstrate exemplary standards. Students should be well-rounded with leadership, citizenship, service, and scholarship qualities. Students will compete against other high school students in Caddo-Bossier area. See Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Moore for an application. Applications are accepted each month. | The Elks Lodge must receive applications by the 10th of each month |
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Scholarships up to $100,000 High School seniors – College Bound & Community Minded. The cost of a college education can be daunting. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program can help. We are looking to celebrate student achievers who are dedicated in the classroom and also committed to making a positive impact in their communities. Do any students you know come to mind? They may qualify for a scholarship of up to $25,000 per year. Visit the website: www.buickachievers.com. | February 29, 2016 (5:00 p.m. EST) |
2016 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL WRITING COMPETITION | Submission Guidelines: Entries must include facts to support feelings and viewpoint and should be a maximum of 500 words for high school students or 300 words for middle school students, double space, in 12 point Arial font. Submissions must represent the independent work of the student, but teachers may provide grammatical or spelling recommendations. Entries must be submitted to either of the following no later than 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 1, 2016: Hard Copy – North Louisiana Jewish Federation, 245-A Southfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71105 or Electronically – HolocaustLiteracyCompetition@gmail.com . See Mrs. Anderson for the essay topic. | March 1, 2016 |
SHELL OIL COMPANY TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP | Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship is offering $2500 Scholarships. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Be a graduating high school senior enrolling in engineering or geosciences. Upon successful completion of first year studies and other criteria established b Shell; the recipient may be eligible to apply to receive a four-year renewable award of $5000 annually. Apply online at: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10151/shell_oil_company_technical _scholarship_scholarship.php . | March 3, 2016 |
THE GENERATION GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP | Eligibility requirements: Be a current high school senior Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2016-2017 school year Intend to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (includes Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan or other Pacific Islanders), Female, or a Person with a Disability) Be available to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/ | March 3, 2016 |
AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP | The American Foreign Service Association Scholarship – $5,000. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school senior and graduating in 2016. B) Be a child of a Foreign Service employee. C) Maintain a satisfactory academic record (cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale). https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8860/afsa_scholarship_program_ scholarship.php . | March 6, 2016 |