Senior Newsletter
October 2023
Seniors
Congratulations! You have made it to your final year of High School! This is the time to make sure you stay on track and maintain your grades. All senior counselors have a homeroom page on schoology with up-to-date information. You can join the group Class of 2024 using this code VRVP-BBQX-J62VN
In this newsletter we have included new Scholarship and Career information for you to check out this month and you need to schedule an IGP meetings with your senior counselor. We look forward to a great year and Count Down to GRADUATION!
IGP Meetings
Cap and Gown Meeting
FAFSA Applications will OPEN in December
You can apply for your FSA ID Now. You will need a student and guardian FSA ID. This will allow you to complete your application in December.
How Financial Aid Works
Big Future Scholarships
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
Student Scholarships
Scholaship Search Websites
Going Merry
FastWebhttps://www.fastweb.com/
Scholarship Search
http://www.free-4u.com/scholarships.html
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
United Negro College Fundhttps://www.uncf.org/
Scholarships for High School Seniors
https://scholarships.fatomei.com/
American Indian College Fund
https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/
Reagan Foundation Scholarship Programs
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (HBCU)https://www.tmcf.org/
Athletic Scholarships
www.collegescholarships.org/athletic.htm
Big Future Collegeboard
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
Cappex
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
Chegg
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
Dell Scholars
Scholarships.com
Scholarship America
National Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Lyceum Program at Clemson University
Lyceum Scholars Program offers $10,000 scholarships for undergraduates to study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. But the program offers much more beyond the classroom.
Deadline is December 10, 2023.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Looking to recognize young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. If you are a young person with an innovative solution to a financial or societal challenge in your community, apply today. If selected, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with your parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take your initiative to the next level.
https://www.changemakers.com/en/challenge/emergingvisionaries
Deadline: November 02, 2023
Burger King Foundation
High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam can apply to receive $1,000 to $50,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year!
Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Deadline - December 15,2023
https://bk-scholars.com/?utm_source=MCHe2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BK2022
Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a black high school senior pursuing any field of study at a United States College. A 500-1000 word essay is required. For more information, click here: https://bold.org/scholarships/opportunity-for-black-women-scholarship/
Award: $1000.00
Deadline: November 10, 2023
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school student who is a citizen of the United States.(Permanent legal residents do not qualify). Students must be pursuing a four year degree on a full time basis in a U.S. college or university. For additional information click here: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Award: Ranges from $1000 per year to $12,500 per year ( 500 - 4 year awards given )
Deadline: November 13, 2023
Overachievers Student Grant
Criteria: Applicant must be an outstanding young scholar who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom. They must also be a legal resident of the U.S. For additional information, click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14651/overachievers_student_grant_scholarship.php
Award: $15,000.00
Deadline: December 15, 2023
Driver Education Initiative Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a current high school student with plans to attend a college or university. Essay is required. Only essays with a minimum word limit of 500 words will be accepted. For additional information click here: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
Award: $500.00 ( 2 awards )
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry and prove a need for financial support. They must also have plans to attend an accredited 4-year or 2-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Essays are required.
For more information click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr_juan_andrade_jr_scholarship_scholarship.php
Award: $1000.00 ( 20 awards )
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Innovation Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school junior or senior and have participated in a project within the community. Applicant must demonstrate how that participation has contributed to their growth as an individual or changed their plans for the future. Be Creative! Submission can be a video, poem, infographic, essay, piece of art or song. For additional information and application, click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17218/innovation%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing a career in teaching Physics at the high school level. They must also be a U.S. citizen and have been accepted into an accredited two year college, four year college or university. For additional information, click here: https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Award: $2000.00
Deadline: December 1, 2023
National Space Club Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be planning to pursue a career in the STEM fields. For additional information, click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national_space_club_scholarship_scholarship.php
Award: $10,000.00
Deadline: December 4, 2023
Make the U Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a Hispanic or Latino high school senior with plans to attend college in the fall or 2024.
They must be a U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident or DACA eligible and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
In addition, they must have demonstrated service to the community and have leadership qualities. For additional information, click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12459/make%20the%20u%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Award: $1000.00 ( 100 awards )
Deadline November 14, 2023
Health Wise Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be planning a course of study which supports a career in the finance industry (finance, business, accounting, mathematics, and other related majors). They must be a U.S. citizen with a minimum 3.5 GPA. A short essay is required. For additional information, click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15171/wealth_wise_scholarship_scholarship.php
Award: $1000.00
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Knight Essay Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school student (9-12 grade) who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
An 800-1200 word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution is required. For additional information click here: https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/
Award: $5000.00, $2500.00, and $1000.00 ( 3 awards )
Deadline: Feb 15, 2024 (estimated)
Career Spotlight
College Spotlights
University of SC Freshman Class Median Academic Performance
UofSC Freshman Application Early Action
- Application deadline: October 15
- Credentials deadline*: November 1
- Decisions released: Mid-December
* Last date to submit any outstanding items listed on your UofSC
Admissions Portal and to switch your preference on having SAT/ACT
scores considered in the admission and scholarship process.
Midlands Tech Bridge Programs
Midlands Technical College
MTC is comprised of six campuses, including the Beltline, Airport, Harbison, Batesburg-Leesville, Fairfield and the Northeast Campus located adjacent to the Carolina Research Park. The more than 100 acre Enterprise Campus at Midlands Technical College, part of the MTC Northeast property, presents an innovative opportunity for enhancing economic vitality by recruiting and retaining regional business expansions through public-private partnerships. The campus consists of more than 100 developable acres adjacent to the MTC Center of Excellence for Technology that will benefit growing new companies by accelerating their development. The MTC Center of Excellence for Technology is the anchor facility on the Enterprise Campus. This 50,000-square-foot facility is one of the Southeast’s largest and most advanced metalworking training facilities. The college also has a location at Fort Jackson.
The college currently provides a variety of educational opportunities that support its mission of human resource development in support of economic growth in its service region. The Continuing Education Division provides continuing education opportunities to more than 12,000 individuals annually and is one of the largest providers of noncredit professional upgrade training of any two-year college in the state. Midlands Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.