College and Career Newsletter

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Interested in signing up for college interviews? It is STRONGLY encouraged to complete an interview if your colleges offer one. Here is a spreadsheet with information about the interview process at different schools. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pdmextArEgCFecgdvriEI4ot9ReogBP_sC-UsZlZZ8E/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Due to the upcoming deadlines the counseling office has been buzzing with activity! Yay! As a reminder, the counseling office is meant to be a productive space. You may only be in the counseling office if you have permission to be doing work in the space or are checking in with a counselor. You must also have a pass from your teacher.

Deadline: 2/13/2024

Amount: Varies (up to $20,000)

Apply: https://tpi.org/red-pine-scholars-program/

Eligibility:

• US citizens and non-citizens are welcome to apply.
• Permanent resident of Massachusetts.
• Students must be able to prove their financial need for the scholarship via tax documents or enrollment in government support programs, and by filling out the FAFSA.
• Adjusted gross family income (AGI) of $110,000 or less (as shown on your most recent tax returns).
• Substantial unmet need (at least $5,000) as determined by college financial aid award letter (you will likely not know this at time of application).
• Senior at accredited high school in Massachusetts.
• Enrolling as a full-time freshman to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year college with a strong track record of supporting students through graduation and into successful careers.
• Strong academic record (enrolled in a demanding, college-prep course of study).
• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
• Ability to articulate goals and future plans.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2025

Amount: Varies

Apply: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship/

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Amount: $1,000 to $2,500

Apply: https://www.mvcu.com/scholarship

Deadline: February 28th, 2025

Apply: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

Amount: Up to $33,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
• Some Scholars may receive an additional stipend for books, supplies, and transportation for up to $6,000. While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your dedication to community service and your commitment to academic and career success despite the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face daily.

Deadline: March 7th, 2025

Amount: $3,000

Apply: https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/explore/scholarships

Eligibility:

• Be a high school senior, graduate, or GED recipient (current college undergraduates are ineligible)
• Plan to enroll in part time or full time undergraduate study for the first time3 at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2024-2025)
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

Deadline: March 8th, 2025

Amount: $10,000

Apply: https://tpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GUIDELINES-Progress-Mary-Szeleky-Scholarship-2023.pdf

Eligibility:

• Identify as a woman
• Be a resident of Massachusetts and a US citizen or permanent resident eligible for federal financial aid
• Plan to major in computer science, software engineering, IT, and/or computer information systems
• Have a financial need
• Be a high school senior OR high school graduate who plans to enroll OR is currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college, or trade school
• Have a cumulative high school unweighted GPA above 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Have a desire to make meaningful contributions in the fields of computer science, software engineering, IT, and/or computer information systems

Deadline: April 3, 2024

Apply: https://phillips-scholarship.org/apply/new-applicants/criteria/

Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.
• A United States citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization.
• A permanent resident of a New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Be enrolled in a demanding course of study
• Demonstrate skilled writing
• A SAI (Student Aid Index) from the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that is $13,000 or less (contact staff@spscholars.org if your SAI is greater than $13,000 but you believe there are extenuating financial circumstances)
• Financial unmet need of $7,000 or more at the college of their choice as determined by the Financial Eligibility Calculator
  
• A low to moderate parent Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

Deadline: May 10th, 2024

Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/ryan-yebba-memorial-mental-health-scholarship/

Amount: $1,900

Eligibility: Any high school junior or senior who is interested in going into a mental health field may apply for this scholarship if they’re devoted to creating a positive social change and progress in our schools.

Due: May 12, 2025

Amount: $1,500

Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/jonathan-cardoso-barbosa-memorial-scholarship/

Any male, BIPOC high school senior who is a Massachusetts resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants from Boston are preferred.

How did you earn your paychecks this summer? Set up your meeting now with New Mission's Career Specialist Nick to go over your summer and how you plan to earn your next paycheck! Schedule meetings to go over resumes, applications, job postings, or any career readiness.

Office Days: Monday, Tuesday*, Thursday, Friday

Office Location: Front entrances across from main office

Contact: 617-913-1648, nfarrington@bostonpublicschools.org