PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., next May by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. Apply now online: http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit . The top volunteer will be nominated by the principal for state-level honors. November 3, 2015
LELA HOLIDAY ART CONTEST LELA (Louisiana Education Loan Authority) Holiday Art Contest! This year’s theme is: Christmas in My Hometown. Original Photography, Pen, Pencil, Water Color, Crayon, Charcoal and more accepted. Seniors are encouraged to submit their creative art work by November 15. A total of $3,000 in scholarships will be awarded! Visit the website for more information: www.lela.org/holiday . November 15, 2015
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The ENF awards $2.44 million annually in MVS (Most Valuable Student) scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide. Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for an MVS scholarship. Applications will be judged on: Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need. Visit www.elks.ord/enf/scholars for applications. December 4, 2015
CAPPEX SCHOLARSHIPS Cappex.com is providing MORE THAN $30,000 in our own unique scholarships. Some of the most popular ones include “My College Review” and “Cappex #1 Fan”. The Cappex scholarships will be awarded to students with the most well-rounded profiles, so don’t be humble–get detailed in your profile. #1 Cappex Fan Scholarship and My College Review” Scholarship Amount of each scholarship: $1,000 December 31, 2015
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP NROTC Scholarship ($180,000 value/130 colleges) – Open NOW – www.nrotc.navy.mil ACT score of 22 or higher/SAT combined score of 1000 or higher/an ASVAB score of 74 or higher. Visit website SCHOLARSHIPS At you’ll find links to, and contact information for, all two and four-year colleges in your state, as well as information about career schools and colleges, and colleges offering online degree programs. Similar pages exist for all the other states. Visit website
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. Moore for an application. Applications are being accepted for the months of Sept. and October. The Elks Lodge must receive applications by the 10th of each month
CONSTITUTING AMERICA We The Future 2015 Contest: Calling all 9-12 students— Win prizes up to $2000 & meet a celebrety mentor by creating: short films, essays, original songs, PSAs (public service announcements 30 to 60 second commercials). Visit the website at www.constitutingamerica.org for contest general rules. September 17, 2015
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Scholars Recognition Day is for high school seniors who have a composite ACT score of 29 or higher. This is an invitation only event and there is no charge for guests. You will hear from academic representatives, check out residence halls, see Sanderson Center and eat lunch alongside current MSU students. There are only 450 seats available, and they will be filled on a first come, first-served basis. If you are interested visit: www.admisssions.msstate.edu/events. September 28, 2015
ROBINSON FILM CENTER Teen Film Council The Teen Film Council is a group of 20 students from Caddo and Bossier parishes, grades 10-12. They are looking for students who love movies. Some of our students want to pursue filmmaking as a career, and others who are just interested in learning more about film. Applications are available on C-Wing and the Counseling Department. The deadline to turn in completed applications is September 28. September 28, 2015
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Fall Preview Day will take place on October 12th, October 26th and November 9th . Students and Parents are encouraged to select the date that works best for their schedule. There is a $10.00 charge per person. Online registration goes live Sept. 11th at 9:00 a.m. Visit www.PreviewDay.mssstate.edu for more information. October 12, 2015 October 26, 2015 November 9, 2015 September 14 – September 18, 2015
CMHS COLLEGE NIGHT College Night 2015 will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the PAC. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Branches of the military and representatives from local, state, and out-of-state colleges and universities will be on site. October 15, 2015
THE LEVINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM – UNC CHARLOTTE Estimated $155,000 for out-of-state students The Levine Scholars Program seeks exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to community service, hold an academic record that reflects a sustained passion for knowledge and possess a capacity for ethical leadership that elevates fellow students to a higher standard. Qualified students must see Mrs. Anderson for nomination. Levine Scholars receive: ● An award for four years of tuition, room, board and mandatory fees ● A grant to implement a service project of their own design ● Four summers of experiences including study abroad ● An undergraduate experience they will cherish for a lifetime Must be Nominated October 15, 2015
COLLEGE VISITS
U.S. Navy Alexandria Hill, E-5/HM2 U.S. Navy Email: Alexandria.hill@navy.mil Navy Recruiter/Mentor Every other Tuesday Lunch Shifts
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Efrain Broutan Email: efrain.broutan@marines.usmc.mil Marine Corps Recruiter 1 st Friday of each month – Lunch Shifts
Centenary College Lauren Jane Carlton Email: lcarlton@centenary.edu Assistant Director of Recruitment September 18, 2015 Both Lunch Shifts
Washington University – St. Louis, MO Kristin Chady Admissions Counselor September 18, 2015 Both Lunch Shifts
LATech University Matt Cotton Email: mcotton@latech.edu Admissions Counselor September 23, 2015 Lunch Shifts
Rice University Fitima Jackson Email: fitima@rice.edu
ACTIVITY Period Activity Period 9:28 October 21, 2015 Vanderbilt University Ferrell Armstrong Email: ferrell.armstrong@Vanderbilt.Edu Admissions Counselor October 27, 2015 8:00 am Library Sign up –Counselor’s Office. Birmingham Southern University Ryan DeMarco Admissions Counselor October 27, 2015 Library