WSHS Counseling Center

Weekly Update- January 21st

** Just a note: The Counseling Center's Newsletter gets updated on a weekly basis.

Check back each week for new info***

Course Request Seminars and Individual Meetings will continue through the month of January

MID-YEAR GRADES NEW INFORMATION

Mid-Year grades can be requested by coming into the Counseling Center (N14) and filling out a 1/2 sheet request.

SAT and ACT Exams continue to be offered at Schroeder

Upcoming exam dates below...

Visit the Counseling Center website for links to

College Board and

ACT to sign up for these exams.

Register at https://registration.xenegrade.com/webstercsd/

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Rep visits have slowed down BUT keep checking back to see who

may be coming next. Sign up to attend through Naviance

(Colleges: College Visits: Register Now)

NYS Air National Guard is visiting

Tuesday January 25th @ 11:30AM

Sign up to attend through Naviance

SUNY links have new updates!!!

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More Resources

Seniors can find more SUNY events, including workshops about the Educational Opportunity Program, the NYS Dream Act, Culturally Diverse Programs at SUNY, and more at suny.edu/studentevents.

SUNY Virtual Events

https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/

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Check the Counseling Center Website for

ongoing scholarship opportunities.

Check back often as the page is updated

as we are notified of new scholarships.

A Few Scholarships to note...

***None of the following scholarships highlighted are endorsed by the Webster Schroeder Schools, Staff, or Counseling Center. They are just a courtesy showing of what is available to our High School Seniors. ***

Dr. Aura-Lee A.& James Hobbes Pittenger American History Scholarship:

A scholarship for up to 4 consecutive years to a graduating senior who will have a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credits in American History or Government while in college. Visit the website below for more information.

Application: https://dar.academicworks.com/opportunities/345
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2022

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship:

The Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship is designed for students who are between the ages of 16 and 25 who have maintained a 2.5 GPA or greater in the most recent year completed.
Read more about Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship Application by odenzascholarships.com

Application: https://odenzascholarships.com/
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2022

Polish Heritage Society Scholarship:

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be a senior who is of Polish descent (at least one parent) and lives in Monroe County or one of the surrounding six contiguous counties. The student is required to have an official copy of his/her transcripts mailed or emailed by their high school.

Application: http://www.polishheritagerochester.org/?page_id=32
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 1, 2022

McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship:

The McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship is an outstanding opportunity for students who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Scholarships are worth $25,000 per year. As long as award winners are in good standing, scholarships are for all four years!

Application: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: February 7, 2022

PLAY Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship

Students will submit an essay detailing their volunteer efforts to help animals in need, describing how that involvement has changed their lives and community or shaped their perceptions on the importance of animal welfare. Must include photos with essay submission.

Application:https://www.petplay.com/pages/scholarship
Amount: $1, 500
Deadline: February 28, 2022

National Italian American Foundation Scholarships:

NIAF’s Scholarship Program has grown to offer 29 different scholarships with various criteria, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000. NIAF offers scholarships in the fields of Italian language and culture, medicine, engineering, business, law, music and other specialized fields. Scholarship applicants must be NIAF members or have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Foundation. Applicants must also be enrolled in or entering an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall. For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarships Program, to be considered “Italian American,” the applicant must have at least one ancestor who has emigrated from Italy; applicants must also be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.

Application: https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: March 1, 2022

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College Board Scholarship Search

Opportunity Scholarships

https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

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