College and Career Center
October
May Resources by Grade Level
These resources are monthly guides designed to help students in each grade to know what they can be doing now to prepare for life beyond high school. Many of these resources are from the College Essay Guy, or from GEARUP Washington State. Any questions on these resources, or to request for further information, please contact the College and Career Center by emailing Kari Winckler.
Seniors
- Complete the Senior Exit Survey
- Values Exercise (video): This 5-minute video could help you figure out what to do this summer.
- Keep searching for scholarships.
- Build a personal campus resources directory: Learn about the services available on your college campus, and keep track of them here. It will serve as an important guide as you settle in on campus in the fall.
- The Summer Before College: A Five-Step Guide (for Productivity or Fun): It’s your last summer before heading off to college. Make it count.
Juniors
Ask teacher(s) for letters of recommendation you’ll need in the fall: Many teachers cap the number of letters they’ll write, so it’s good to make the ask early. They may write your letter this summer while your work and contributions to the classroom are fresh in their mind.
How to Create a College List (with tracking spreadsheet): Keep making progress. Make sure you’re excited about all the schools on your list, not just the reaches. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be is a great read.
Free test prep:- If you’re planning to test in late summer into the fall, take advantage of these resources:
How to Write a College Essay: Wondering how to get started on your college essays this summer? Read this step-by-step guide, which walks you through the process.
- 5 Resources and Tips for Getting Scholarships and Financial Aid: These are a great set of tips and resources as you begin your scholarship search. Use this template to keep track of opportunities that might be a good fit.
Sophomores
Build an awesome summer reading list, starting with some picks from this list of titles that college freshmen are reading. Values Exercise (video): Identifying your core values now can help guide your major and career exploration. And it only takes 5 minutes.
Freshmen
Values Exercise (video): If you haven’t already, identify your core values with this simple exercise. What did you learn about yourself?
Apprenticeships
- WAGU Featured Resource: How to Become an Apprentice. This handout accompanies the 12th Year Campaign Junior/Senior Student Workbook.
- Youth Apprenticeship Week (May 5-11). Highlight the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities for youth, ages 16–24.
- Washington College Grant for Apprentices. Find an overview of the benefits of apprenticeship and the different programs that support apprentices.
- Become an Apprentice. The WA State Department of Labor and Industries can guide you through this pathway.
- Explore Apprenticeship. Learn about apprenticeship programs in Washington.
Scholarships
Scholarships are posted on the College and Career Center Canvas Page.
- Students are encouraged to create an account on washboard.org. These are scholarships for Washington residents that can often be used out of state.
- National scholarships can be found by creating an account with one national scholarship search engine such as goingmerry.com, bigfuture.com, studentscholarships.org or your favorite platform.
- Look at the college admission websites that you plan on attending for scholarships.
- Seniors, the Snohomish Education Foundation's Local Scholarship Program is due March 11! Application is through the washboard.org. Creating an account now will help you prepare to apply!
Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships.
- Scholarship Junkies’ Free Scholarship Bank. Scholarship Junkies has launched their brand-new Scholarship Bank! This organization is a reputable and safe source to search for scholarships.
Scholarship Brief Description Due
The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th-grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising and financial support for the school and Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities. 5/9
An income and merit-based renewable scholarship awarded to high school seniors applying to a college or university to further their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to significantly impacting communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion for empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth. Award recipients will receive a $2,000 scholarship. 5/15
Humane Education Network: A Voice for Animals HS Essay Contest For HS students (ages 14-19). $150-$650. Rules & requirements may vary from year to year. 5/31
($1,500) - In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five for being original." Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application. 5/31
($1,000) A scholarship to help you pay for college! The "College Is Power" scholarship is open to students aged 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 months. Use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers, or anything related to your education! 5/31
YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of Washington Foster School of Business. The program currently serves 190 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 75 schools in Washington. Students attend sessions on the UW campus one Saturday every month for college preparation, business lectures, professional development, and powerful mentorship. YEOC is a FREE nine-month program. The only cost to students is transportation to UW Seattle. 5/31
Full Circle Scholarship: The American Indian College Fund supports American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Any Native American U.S. citizen who is a member or descendant of a state or federally-recognized tribe with at least a 2.0 grade point average and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship. 5/31
($1,000) - This scholarship is awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math & technology degrees. Students are required to submit three essays (prompts provided), up to 1,000 words each. 5/31
Open to K-12 students, college students, law school students, graduate students, adults 25 years and older, and seniors 65 years and older. 5/31
This is for native students pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine (DVM) or veterinary technology (associate of applied science degree). 6/1
(Up to $5,000) - For first-year college students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who hold a current GPA of 2.7 or higher with up to $5,000 for one year of study in any chosen major at any accredited institution in the US. 6/1
($10,000) - This is the coolest scholarship contest around! Students are challenged to create and wear their prom outfits made entirely from Duck Tape to win scholarship cash! 6/5
From College Board. For HS students whose parent(s) does not have a bachelor’s degree or has some education that is less than a bachelor’s degree. 6/14
Win a life-changing $250,000 college scholarship! For 13–18-year-olds who are good at explaining math or science. To enter, they must create a minimum of less than 2 minutes. Video explaining a key concept in math, physics, or life sciences for a chance to win a prize for them, their teacher, and their school. 6/25
A $2,500 scholarship is offered to an HS graduate continuing their education in the aviation industry. 6/28
Geoscience IDEA Scholarship (formerly AWG Minority Scholarship) The scholarship provides up to $5000 in awards annually, typically split between two or more undergraduate students, and matches them with AWG mentors to enhance their careers. It also includes a one-year, sponsored AWG student membership. 6/30
($1,500) - In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?" 6/30
Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500. 6/30
($1,500) -Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's the inspiration behind this award. People are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, and some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?" (250 words or less) 7/31
($1,500) - Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We'll promise to laugh with you, not at you. Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application. 8/31
($2,500) This is for students currently enrolled in an eligible program and prospective students planning to enroll in an eligible program before the scholarship deadline. 9/1
Links and Resources
- Apprenticeships, Earn while you learn! Use this resource from the Washington State Board for community and technical colleges.
- The CollegeBoard: SAT testing, AP testing, college and scholarship search and more
- FAFSA: Apply for State and Federal Financial Aid
- Gap Year Program
- Military: Today's Military offers an overview of branches and enlistment options.
- Trade Schools
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- The WashBoard: Scholarship search for Washington residents including our Local Scholarship Program
- Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
- Career Exploration: CareerOneStop's Get My Future
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