Counseling and Career Connection
School Counseling/Career Center News March 2024
Third Quarter Wrapping Up
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the third quarter and have less than three months until our Class of 2024 graduates and our school community begins its summer recess. We have a pretty lean and focused issue this month. See below for important information including:
- Scholarship Spotlight
- Celebrating good news for the Class of 2024
- Upcoming programs and Career Center visits
- Naviance advice for Grades 9 and 10
We hope you will find helpful information on these topics and more, and always encourage you to reach out to our School Counseling department with your questions and needs!
Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Sports Journalism Scholarship - DUE 3/22 - Awarded to a high school senior from Connecticut who is admitted to an accredited four-year college for study leading to a career in sports journalism. $3,000
The Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship - DUE 3/22 - Given to exceptionally worthy high school seniors with demonstrated financial need for up to four years of college undergraduate study. The scholarship considers scholastic achievement, character, leadership, volunteerism, and financial need. $5,000
100 Years of Women - DUE 3/22 - Awarded to high school seniors planning on attending UCONN who have demonstrated a commitment to women's issues through service to their community or school.
Glen Moon Scholarship for Future Teachers - DUE 3/31 - College-bound seniors who are Connecticut residents and are planning on pursuing teaching careers. $2,000
Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Fund - DUE 4/1 - Awarded to Connecticut students with a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to community service. $1,500
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship - DUE 4/1 - Criteria for this scholarship include academic achievement, leadership and participation in activities. Additional consideration will be given to applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM careers, such as women, racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ students, and first generation college students. $10,000
Computer Science, Math, and Physics (CSMP) Scholarship Program of Central Connecticut - DUE 4/1 - Awarded to students who are enrolled or accepted to a CSMP program at Central Connecticut State University, Manchester Community College or Tunxis Community College with demonstrated financial need. Students who attend MCC or TCC are expected to transfer to CCSU. $10,000
SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc. - DUE 4/1 - For high school seniors who are full-time residents of Hartford, Tolland or Windham County and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and in top 40% of class. Applicant must be planning on attending a college in Connecticut. up to $5,000
The Bruce E. Douglas Ph.D. Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity - DUE 4/2 - Awarded to a deserving CREC region high school senior who is enrolled in a two or four year college for the upcoming year.
Open Choice Program- Mary Carroll-Kennedy Scholarship and Marjorie Little Book Award - DUE 4/5 - Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a two-year or four-year college/university on a full-time basis from an Open Choice partner school district qualify for this non-renewable scholarship.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society - Connecticut State Organization Scholarships - DUE 4/10 - This is a collection of multiple scholarships related to education majors.
ManufactureCT Scholarship - DUE 4/12 - Available to students who are pursuing a career in manufacturing by way of a college education or directly entering the manufacturing workforce upon graduation from high school. $500-1,000
Red Sox Service Scholarship - DUE 4/12 - This scholarship is based on financial need and demonstrated strong commitment to making an impact in the local community. $1,000
Connecticut Youth Football League Scholarship - DUE 4/15 - Applicants must have participated in their town's youth football or cheerleading league for a minimum of 3 seasons, have an approximately 3.0 GPA, plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college or technical school, and have played at least one year at the high school level. $1,000
OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship for AAPI First Generation Students - DUE 4/21 - Applicants should identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander and must be first generation college attendees from their family. $2,000
The Connecticut Criminal Justice Educational and Charitable Association Scholarships - DUE 4/26 - For students majoring in criminal justice or related fields or the child/grandchild of someone in those fields (law, legal studies, public safety, law enforcement, homeland security, environmental protection, etc.). $1,200-1,500
SWLL Scholarships - DUE 4/30 - Students who played baseball or softball or served as a coach or umpire in the South Windsor Little League program are considered for three scholarships that will be awarded. $1,000
Congratulations Class of 2024!
This month's highlights:
- Riley Baker - Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of Colorado - Boulder, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, University of Saint Joseph
- Rosie Christophel - University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University
- Kaitlin Hardy - Anderson University, Liberty University, Grove City College, University of Connecticut
- Queenly Quansah - University of Connecticut
- Gabby Ryan - University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Northeastern University, Quinnipiac University, Seton Hall University, Stony Brook University, Stonehill College
- Vincent Ryder - Bryant University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, University of Rhode Island, Sacred Heart University, Temple University, University of New Hampshire
- Anushri Sandeep - Berklee College of Music, University of Hartford, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, University of Connecticut, Temple University, Emerson College
- Frankie Sanzo - SUNY Purchase, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
- Joshua Vadavalli - Northeastern University, University of Maryland, Purdue University, Virginia Tech, University of Illinois Urbana Champagne
Accepted to one or more colleges? Enlisting with a branch of the military? Job offer for next year? We want to know!
Now Hiring!
The Freshman Focus
Grade 9 students recently visited School Counseling during their English classes to get acquainted with their new counselors for Grades 10-12 and to review course selections for next year. If you are not familiar with who your student's counselor will be starting next school year, please refer to the listing on our School Counseling website.
With almost a year of high school completed, now is a great time for grade 9 students to think about the future and what they might like to do beyond their high school years. Whether in their Bobcat Seminar class or during their visit to School Counseling, students have utilized the college and career exploration tools that Naviance offers, such as the Career Cluster Finder in the Self-Discovery section. Based on the answers to a series of questions, students saw where their interests align with a variety of career paths that they can then investigate further. They can find other helpful resources by logging into their College Board accounts
Welcome back to Ms. Nordmark, who returned from maternity leave on March 1st! She and Ms. Keleher encourage all Grade 9 students to keep working hard to finish their first year of high school strong!
The Sophomore Scene
School Counseling & Career Center
The Career Center offers a variety of assistance to students and parents preparing for post-secondary opportunities. It is located in the School Counseling office and can also be accessed from the hallway outside School Counseling.
Website: https://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/departments/school_counseling
Phone: 860-648-5003