Counselor’s Corner

April 21, 2015

Awards Assembly

The annual Hobbs High School Awards Assembly honoring students will take place April 28. Any person or organization having a scholarship or award to present should contact Ethan Ayers at 433-0200. Any senior receiving a scholarship that the counseling office is not aware of should contact Mr. Ayers. Please notify him even if you do not plan to use the scholarship.

Junior Class Honor Graduate Status

Juniors need to see their class counselor, Ashley Gaytan, if they have any questions or concerns regarding their status as honor graduates.

Fees, Fines, Textbooks

HHS students need to pay all fees and library fines as soon as possible. Textbooks should be returned as soon as students finish with them. This is especially important for seniors as no transcripts can be sent or diplomas issued until fees and fines are paid and textbooks are returned. Class fees may be paid in the HHS business office and library fines may be paid in the HHS library.

Trenedy S. Grovey Head Start Graduate Scholarship

Scholarship applications are now available in the HHS Counseling Office to any 2015 High School Senior who graduated from Hobbs or Lovington Head Start. The applicant must be currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a four-year college or two year junior college. All applications must be completed and received by April 27.

Lea County Women’s Network Scholarship

Lea County Women’s Network is committed to the education and advancement of area women. Each year, LCWN selects two or more women attending Lea County colleges to receive scholarships. The annually renewable scholarships are awarded towards tuition and book costs. The program allows LCWN to assist local women in achieving their educational goals in the hope that they will assist other women as they achieve success. Applicants must be female, be a full-time student attending either USW or NMJC, maintain a 3.0 GPA, attend one LCWN luncheon per semester, and be willing to have their face/name used in fundraising efforts. Applications are available in the HHS Counseling Office. The deadline for submission is June 1.

Hobbs High School Spanish Club

The HHS Spanish Club is proud to offer one non-renewable scholarship in the amount of $500. To be eligible, students must be a Hobbs High School graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; provide a copy of their most recent transcript; must be of good character as evidenced by at least one letter of recommendation. Applications are available in room 215. Applications are due no later than May 1.

Zia Natural Gas Company Scholarship

Zia believes in supporting the youth in the communities they serve. In supporting youth, they offer the Zia Natural Gas Company Scholarship to graduating seniors. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Applications are due April 28.

Estacado Federal Credit Union Scholarship

One non-renewable scholarship is available in the amount of $500. This will be subject to confirmation that the requirements of grade point and enrollment have been met. To be eligible, students must be a Hobbs High School graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; provide a copy of their most recent transcript; must be of good character as evidence by at least one letter of recommendation. Applications are due no later than May 1.

Ethan Lee Scholarship

The Ethan Lee Scholarship application is available in the Counseling Office. It will be awarded to a Hobbs High School senior with a minimum 2.9 GPA. Applications must be turned in by May 15.

Marine Corps League Detachment 1185 Scholarship

Scholarship applications for the Marine Corps League Detachment 1185 Scholarship are available in the counseling office.

JTR Scholarship

It is with great pleasure that the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) announces the release of the 2015-2016 JTR Scholarship Application and Guidelines. Latino students across New Mexico who are pursuing a college degree in behavioral health are eligible to apply for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. This scholarship is offered to New Mexico students pursuing a college degree in the field of behavioral health to include social work, counseling, therapy, and psychology. The deadline to apply is June 1. Applications are available in the counseling office.

Relay Scholarship

As the Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone service provider for the State of New Mexico, Hamilton Relay acknowledges that opportunities for higher education affect the future of New Mexico’s high school students. We are pleased to once again extend the Hamilton Relay Scholarship opportunity to graduating high school students in New Mexico who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking to assist in their goals of continuing their education. The scholarship deadline is March 2 and applications must be received or postmarked by this date. The scholarship is in the amount of $500 and the winner will be determined on or before April 30. Applications are available in the counseling office.

Reminders

·  The ACT will be given on June 13. The registration deadline is May 8. To sign up, please visit www.ACTStudent.org

·  The SAT will be given on June 6. The registration deadline is May 22. To sign up, please visit www.collegeboard.com

·  Students who need letters of recommendation should deliver them to the recommender at least 2 weeks before the deadline.

·  Regardless of income, all families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 for each academic year because most aid requires it. For more tips and details on the financial aid process visit www.wellsfargo.com/fivesteps.

April tasks for high school seniors

·  Compare financial aid award letters.

·  Make your final school decision and mail deposits, as required.

·  Check with the school you’ve chosen about returning financial aid award letters.

·  Notify the schools you have chosen NOT to attend.

·  Plan for registration, orientation, and housing, and mark your calendar with important dates.

·  Start looking for summer jobs.

Scholarships/ Deadlines

For more information on these scholarships, visit the Guidance Office at Hobbs High School.

Scholarship / Web Address / Deadline
AerSale Inc. Scholarship / Avail in Counseling Office
Air Force ROTC Scholarship / http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships / December 1
Albuquerque Foundation Scholarships / www.albuquerquefoundation.org/student-aid.aspx / March 18 – June 23
Alice Fay Kent Hoppes Legislative Statewide Scholarship Essay Contest / Avail in Counseling Office / January 7
All-Inc.comCollege Scholarships / http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx / December 31
American Legion Legacy / http://www.legion.org/scholarships.legacy / April 15
AXA Achievement Scholarship / http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html / Avail Oct 15
Barbara Trenchard Foundation / http://www.barbaratrenchardfoundation.com/resources / 2/1 – 4/15
Betty Montoya Gift of Life Scholarship / Avail in Counseling Office and online at www.OTAPNM.ORG / February 14
Big Future / https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ / Various
Big Sun Athletics / http://www.bigsunathletics.com / June 19
Broker Fish Scholarship / https://www.brokerfish.com/2015-spring-university-scholarship / Various
Burger King McLamore Foundation / www.bkmclamorefoundation.org / Dec 15
CAPPEX / www.CAPPEX.com / Various
Christian Connector / www.ChristianConnector.com / Various
Christian Connector / www.ChristianConnector.com / Various
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs / Oct 31
CollegeSTEPS Sweekstakes / www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps / Oct 13, 2015
Daniels Scholarship Program / www.DanielsFund.org / November 17
Elks National Foundation Scholarship / http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm / Jan 30
FastWeb / www.fastweb.com / Various
Finis Heidel / Avail in Counseling Office / March 3
Gates Millennium Scholars / http://www.gmsp.org / Jan 14
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship / www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships / January 8
Hamilton Relay Scholarship / Avail in Counseling Office / March 2
Higher Education Department / www.hed.state.nm.us / Various
Hobbs Quarterback Club / Avail in Counseling Office / April 3
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship / www.horatioalger.com/scholarships / October 25
Howard R Stroup Scholarship / Avail in Counseling Office / March 6
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest / www.jfklibrary.org / January 5
Lea County Women’s Network / http://www.lcwn.net/ / June 1
Make the U / www.colgate.com/HazLaU / October 31
Marine Corps League Detachment 1185 / Available in Counseling Office / April 30
Merit Scholarships / www.MeritAid.com / Various
National Commissions for Cooperative Education / http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=29588 / Feb 1
National FFA Organziation / http://www.ffa.org / Feb 1
National Young Arts Foundation / www.YOUNGARTS.ORG/APPLY2015 / October 17
New Mexico Federation of Republican Women 2015 Scholarship / Avail in Counseling Office / March 15
New Mexico High School Senior Scholarship / http://www.albuquerquefoundation.org/high-school-scholarships.aspx / Various
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation / www.NFIB.com/YEA / December 18
NMCEL Scholarship / www.NMCEL.org / February 13
NMASBO / www.nmasbo.org / March 6
NMSU Scholarships / http://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/fcs/scholarships.html / March 1
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship / http://scholarshipguidance.com / Sept 30
Permian Honor Scholarship / Available in Counseling Office / Feb 15
Quest Bridge Scholarship / www.questbridge.org / Various
Rice University / http://staff.rice.edu/staff/scholarships.asp / Various
Ronald McDonald House / http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarhips / Jan 20
Ronald McDonald House / http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships / Jan 20
Scholarship Experts / www.scholarshipexperts.com / Various
Scholarship Guidance / www.scholarshipguidance.com / Various
Scholarships.com / www.scholarships.com / Various
SJ Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship / http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php / Various
Society of Petroleum Engineers / Available in Counseling Office / January 31
St. Edwards University / http://www.stedwards.edu/admission/newfreshmen/scholarships / Feb 1
Student View Scholarships / http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html / Various
Texas A&M / https://scholarships.tamu.edu/ / Jan 10
The 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community / http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit / November 4
Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) / www.tuitionfundingsources.com / Various
University of Oklahoma / http://www.ou.edu/go2/cost/scholarships.html / February 1
US Senate Youth Program / http://ussenateyouth.org/ / March 7 – 14
Vanderbilt University / http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/application.php / Dec 1
Wells Fargo / www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps / Aug 13, 15
Wendy’s High School Heisman / www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/applicants/hot-to-apply / October 3
West Texas Geological Society Scholarship / Avail in Counseling Office / March 1