Berryville High School

Berryville High School

Senior Class of 2018

November 2017

IMPORTANT INFORMATION and DATES:

❏If you would like a recommendation for scholarships or college applications, you are REQUIRED to provide a week’s notice in advance. Failure to do so will result in an inability to fill your request. Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

❏When you have been accepted to the college you want to attend, please bring your acceptance letter to the counselor’s office! We have created a new “Look Who’s Going…” board to showcase our students who are going to college after graduation!

❏Seniors are allowed two college days to meet with admissions representatives, have campus tours, etc. College day forms can be picked up outside the counselor’s office. Please contact the school to set up a visit day.

❏Check out our Facebook page as a way to stay connected!!

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If you are awarded a scholarship from a college or special program and you want it announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May, please bring a copy of your award letter or email to Mrs. Atkinson

COLLEGE/MILITARY REP VISITS @ BHS

None at this time. Check your email for late additions!

COLLEGE VISITATION INFORMATION:

Arkansas Technical University

b. Time out for Tech, February 2, 2018

2. Mississippi State University

Fall Preview Days. 11/13/17 $10 pp
Scholars Recognition Days 11/27/17 Seniors with +29 ACT
Must register for events online with the university

3. UALR

Discover UALR 11/3/17
Application waiver will be waived during this event if you attend
There will also be a $1,000 scholarship drawing and a social media scholarship contest

4. Reddy for Henderson Day

Tuesday, November 7 9-230pm
Register Online

UPCOMING PARENT/STUDENT MEETINGS

None

UPCOMING TESTS/DEADLINES

ACT Test Dates

Test Dates / Registration Dates
February 10, 2018 / January 12, 2018
April 14, 2018 / March 9, 2018
June 9, 2018 / May 4, 2018
July 14, 2018* / June 15, 2018

SAT Test Dates

SAT Date / Registration Deadline / Late Registration Deadline / Deadline for Changes
December 2, 2017 / November 2, 2017 / November 14, 2017 (for mailed registrations) November 21, 2017 (for registrations made online or by phone) / November 21, 2017
March 10, 2018 / February 9, 2018 / February 20, 2018 (for mailed registrations) February 28, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) / February 28, 2018
May 5, 2018 / April 6, 2018 / April 17, 2018 (for mailed registrations)
April 25, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) / April 25, 2018
June 2, 2018 / May 3, 2018 / May 15, 2018 (for mailed registrations)
May 23, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) / May 23, 2018

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Disclaimer: This list is not exhaustive. Other scholarships/grants are available. Search online also and apply!

Name / Deadline / Amount / Criteria
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund / 12/31/17 / Varies / ●Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
●Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
●Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2018. Please read the scholarships by supporter details below for specific eligibility requirements regarding the academic standing required for each scholarship.
●Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
●Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
●Submit one letter of recommendation online.
●Application can be found online at
Arkansas Technical University / University Honors-12/1/17
Freshman Academic Scholarship-
11/15/17
Foundation Scholarship
-2/15/17 / Varies / ●Must apply for admissions to Arkansas Technical University.
●Early admission status is required
●Application and a list of scholarships are available online at
AXA Achievement Scholarship / 12/15/17 / Varies / ●The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship offers college scholarships of $2,500, $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Plus, a $1,000 grant will be made to every scholarship winner's school.
●More information and application at
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Teachers / 12/1/17 / $2000 / ●An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
●Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
●Applications can be found by going to:
Burger King Scholars Program / 12/15/17 / Varies
$1,000 - $50,000 / ●ALL high school seniors eligible to apply
●Application period opens October 15, 2017
●Application available online at
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship / 11/27/17 / Varies / ●Completed application requires an essay, official transcript of grades, SAT or ACT test scores (taken before November), Counselor Report, and optional exhibits of achievement
●Must submit application materials in a 3-pronged folder to the local Elks lodge
●Application available online at
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest / 1/4/18 / Varies / ●Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK's birth. Essay length: 700 – 1,000 words.
●For complete guidelines, curriculum materials, and related video, please visit
Hagan Scholarship Foundation / 11/15/17 / Up to $5,000 per semester / ●Current senior
●Must have 3.50 GPA or higher and 23 or higher on ACT
●Must enroll in a four year college the first semester following high school graduation
●Must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of college
●FAFSA Estimated Family Contribution must be less than $7500.
●Application online at
HSC Home Warranty Scholarship / 12/1/17 / $2000 / ●Open to high school seniors or college students who are legal residents of the United States
●Scholarship payable to the winner who should be living in the United States
●Student must enroll in semester beginning no later than Winter 2018
●Applications can be found by going to
Maryknoll Scholarship / 11/10/17 / $1000 / ●To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
●A) Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II) qualify. Entries must be written in English, only one entry per student. Children of Maryknoll employees, associates and affiliates are not eligible.
●Applications can be found by going to:
My Project Lamps / 2/28/17 / $500 / ●Minimum age of fourteen years (to date) or older.
●Currently attending an accredited U.S. program: i.e. high school, college or university.
●Considered in "Good Standing" at current institution- i.e. not on academic probation or suspension.
●A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
●Must follow or ‘LIKE’ the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page.
●Postmarked by February 28th for the Spring 2017 scholarship and by September 30th, 2017 for the Fall 2017 scholarship.

Further information to consider:

●All information regarding participation can found on this page (a printable version is not available) or on the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page.
●Winners will be announced on the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page.
●All qualified applicants will be considered.
●Only mailed/written responses with your contact information will be considered.
●Other forms of responses/information (other than what is mentioned above) will not be considered: i.e. resumes, recommendations, financial history, etc.

Items to submit:

●A cover letter should be attached to all applications which includes: first and last name, school name, grade, email address, and phone number.
●Applicants must send a typed version of their essay.
●Attach one printed image of the multimedia used in your classroom.
●A transcript or statement of your GPA from your school must be included (unofficial transcripts are also accepted).
●There is NO application form or sheet
●More information online at
National Space Club Scholarship / 12/1/17 / $10,000 / ●The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
●The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students.
●The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university.
●Applications can be found by going to:
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards / 11/7/17 / $11-5000 / ●Based on community service
●Complete the application online at
●spirit.prudential.com
Senior Advisor.com Scholarship / 12/31/17 / $2000 / ●250 word maximum introductory bio about yourself – you may choose to include your work or educational background, why you're seeking a degree in your field, and why this scholarship interested you.
●500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in your town?
●Signed and dated Scholarship Award Agreement.
●To apply, Email to submit your essay, introductory bio, and signed Scholarship Award Agreement.
●More information found at
Scholarship Points Scholarship Drawings / Ongoing / $10,000 / ●Sign up, earn points, use points to enter to win
●Students in grades 9-12, plus current college students, are eligible to sign up and enter
●A new winner is drawn every month!
●Application available online at
Student Photography Scholarship / 11/15/17 / $2500 / ●High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class…or a College or technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at a recognized college, university or professional school.
●Applications can be found by going to:
Sixt Scholars / 11/30/17 / $5000 / ●Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale
●Graduating high school senior in the USA, academic year 2017/2018
●Applications can be found by going to:
StyleMann Young Professionals Scholarship / 11/30/17 / $1800 / ●Participants must be students of any educational institution in any location. Academic level and major do not matter.
●Each student must write an essay.
●Applications can be found by going to:
U of A Scholarships / Ongoing / Varies
$10,000 - $20,000 / ●Awarded to high school seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education and meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement
●Application online at
UALR Scholarships / 12/1/17
priority / Varies / ●Must apply for admission to Univ. of Arkansas – Little Rock!
●Application available online at
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Scholarships Shared with you by UA Talent Search 2017.

Arkansas

Northwest Martin Luther King Scholarship / High school seniors planning on attending an accrediated college and university / $1,000 / Oct. 8 / / App Available 9/18
RG 8/10/16
Earl Collins Kiwanis Scholarship / AR and MO high school seniors / $1,000 / 15-Jan / / RG 8/23/17
Hagan Scholarship Foundation / Carroll Co HS seniors with EFC less than $6,500, 23 ACT score, and 3.5 GPA / Up to $10,000 / Nov. 15 / / App available after 9/1
RG 8/17/17
Arkansas Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities Scholarship / High school seniors and college students with disabilities in AR / $800 / Feb. 28 / / App available in Oct
RG 8/17/17
Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship / High school seniors in AR with exceptional academic and leadership qualities. 32 ACT score and 3.5 GPA. / $10,000 / Feb. 1 / / RG 8/17/17
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Arkansas Scholarships / AR high school and undergraduate students / $500-$3,000 / February / / RG 8/17/17
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship / High school seniors in Region's Banking areas who write an essay about an African American, past or present, who has inspired you / $5,000 / February / / RG 8/17/17
Arkansas Public Health Association Scholarship / AR high school seniors with plans to enroll in a public health field; 2.5 GPA. / $1,000 / Mar. 16 / / RG 8/17/17
Automotice Parts & Services Association Scholarships / AR and OK high school seniors interested in the automotive industry / $1,000 / March / / RG 8/17/17
ARCF/Arkansas Service Memorial Fund / AR high school seniors who are children of deceased veterans or other government officials / $2,500 / April / / RG 8/23/17
ARCF/Dr. Austin C. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund / Graduating seniors in Northwest Arkansas wishing ro pursue careers in healthcare / $500-$1,000 / April / / RG 8/23/17
ARCF/Univision Arkansas Scholarship Fund / High school seniors in Washington, Benton, and Sebastian Counties with priority given to those of Latino descent and/or Spanish speakers / $1,000-$2,000 / April / / RG 8/23/17
Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas (HWOA) Scholarship / AR high school high school or undergraduate of Hispanic heritage / Amounts Vary / Possibly April / (Link only opens Jan-Mar) / IP 8/22/17
HWOA- Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship / AR undergraduate students of Mexican Origin / $2,000 / Possibly April / / IP 8/22/17
Jack E. Mollie H. Grober Charitable Endowment / Awarded to Seniors at accredited Fort Smith high schools with a 3.5 GPA,24 ACT, and 2 AP classes / 2000 Renewable / April / / IP 8/22/17
Ozarks Electric Scholarship / High school senior who's parents are memebers of the Ozark Cooperative and who attend high school in the Ozarks Electric service territory (Washington/Madison) / $1,000 / 15-Apr / / IP 8/22/17
R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarships / AR high school and undergraduates attending an Arkansas college / $1,000 / April 1st / / IP 8/22/17
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship / students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college. / $2000-$5,000 / June / / IP 8/22/17
Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer's Dependents' Scholarship / Dependents of deceased or disabled AR law enforcement officers, firefighters, or other designated public employees / Entire Tuition and Room Covered / June / / IP 8/22/17
Arkansas Military Dependents' Scholarship / Dependents of certain categories of AR veterans / Entire Tuition and Room Covered / June / / IP 8/22/17
Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship / Requirements vary. Parents or grandparents should be members of AFB / Amounts Vary / Vary / / LB 8/10/17
Gayle NcCartney Memorial Educational Trust / AR and OK high school seniors interested in the automotive industry / $1,000 / April / / Updated BR 8/15/17

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

There are many organizations that provide scholarships and/or links to scholarship resources. Some sites to check out are:

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● (Gates Millennium Scholars)

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● (Asian American)

● (Native American)

● (Hispanic)

● (African American)