HSoC Weekly Update

“Life has taught me that you will grow through what you go through.

Life has taught me that for every level there is another devil.

Life has taught me that the depth of your struggle will determine the height of your success.”
― Eric Thomas

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.

To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.

To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students

You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.

Here are some reasons why I recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites:

• Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.

• Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.

• Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.

• Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.

• Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).

• Financial aid applications: Seniors can also submit the FAFSA® through Going Merry, using their more user-friendly version of the government form, which they call “the FAFSA® Made Easier.”

Happy applying--and good luck winning, like these students did!

Kind regards,

Dr. B

Jostens All Things Graduation

Beginning & End

To begin with, the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of one's destination. It means to know where you're going so that you better understand where you are now and that the steps, actions, and decisions you take are always in the right direction.

Therefore, starting with the end in mind: Order your Cap and Gown now for Graduation!

Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/graduation/high-school/caps-and-gowns

Your Jostens Representative is Mr. Mike Humphreys. His contact information is below.

Mike Humphreys

Jostens

817-461-6837 office

Mike.humphreys@jostens.com

These events are free and open to the public. It will be geared towards high school students in Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, Hill, and Navarro Counties. It is a great opportunity for students to gather information and ask questions to representatives from each service academy and Congressman Ellzey himself. Military Academies in the United States offer an excellent option for students who are interested in serving their country and receiving a quality education at no cost. Students at these institutions typically receive free tuition, room, and board as well as a small stipend for expenses. All five of the undergraduate military academies have selective admissions, and all require at least five years of service upon graduation.