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Gregory-Portland High School
SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
November 2, 2015 School Code: 442990
Please Feel Free to Visit the Counseling Department for any questions about college & scholarships
Lead Counselor: Mrs. West A-Go
Counselor: Mrs. Teel Gr-O
Counselor: Mrs. Harley P-Z
Registrar: Mrs. Powers
Office Secretary: Mrs. Henderson
SCHOLARSHIPS
NO / UNIVERSIY / SCHOLARSHIP NAME / AMOUNT / SELECTION CRITERIA / DEADLINE3 / Student’s Choice / Texas ALP Scholarship
Texas Assoc Legal Prof / $ 1,500 / 1 High school senior
2 Financial need
3 Plan to enroll is legal support classes / Dec 3
4 / Student’s
Choice / CCALP Scholarship
Corpus Christi Assoc of Legal Prof / $ 500
4 avail / 1 High school senior
2 Financial need
3 Plan to enroll is legal support classes / Dec 3
5 / Listed on website / WACE Scholarship
www.waceinc.org / $6,000/
year / 1 Attend one of the partner institutions
2 3.5 GPA
3 Encouraged to apply early / Feb 15
6 / Student’s Choice / Good citizens Program & Scholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution / $250 - $5,000 / 1 HS Senior
2 Qualities of dependability, service, leadership. Patriotism
3 Write an Essay / Dec 1
7 / Student’s Choice / NFIB Young Entrepreneur
www.NFIB.com/YEA / $2,000 –
$25,000 / 1 Graduating Senior
2 MUST be running your own business / Dec 18
8 / UT Austin / Forty Acres Scholars Program
www.scholarships.texasexes.org/fasp / varies / 1 Excel academically
2 leadership roles or extracurricular & comm service
3 apply to UT / Dec 1
9 / Student’s
Choice / Scholarship Slam
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_scholarship_slam_8954.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=6d30530ae457b28c095263dc8b3d83d5 / $1,000 / 1 Under 25 years old
2 Attending or have attended HS in the USA
3 Write a Poem / Nov 6
10 / Student’s
Choice / Points Scholarship
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_points_scholarships_8953.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=6d30530ae457b28c095263dc8b3d83d5 / $10,000 / 1 13 years or older
2 Enrolled or will be enrolling in college / Nov 3
* GPHS will be a testing site for the SAT on January 23, March 5, and June 4, 2016 *
Dates to Remember:
SAT Nov 5th ~ Registration Deadline: Dec 5th ~ Test
To register, go online to sat.collegeboard.org
ACT Dec 12th ~ Registration Deadline: Nov 6th ~ Test
To register, go online to actstudent.org
ON-LINE PRACTICE FOR ACT/SAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT:
www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com
www.number2.com and www.studyhall.com
www.collegefortexans.com use the TOPCAT link
www. mometrix.com/academy/sat-test/.
NCAA FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Other Opportunities
MeritAid.com is a FREE resource that helps students find merit aid scholarships
from colleges before they apply.
FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:
www.fastweb.com
www.cashe.com
www.csfa.org
www.wiredscholar.com
www.scholarships.com
www.SchoolSoup.com
www.discovercolleges.com
MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE:
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/scholarship/scalhs.html
Need Money for College?
Go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov
Scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/hspdf/
www.discussawards.com
Costal Compass Education & Career Center, located in the La Palmera Mall
Emerging Leaders Initiative ~ for career options, alternative education option & more
www.coastalcompass.org
TIPS FOR SUBMITTING
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
1. SAT and/or ACT testing prior to the senior year provides time to retake the tests for improved scores and makes the test scores available when needed for scholarships and college entry.
2. Mail applications well in advance of the deadline.
3. Mail all required forms and documents in the same package to avoid lost forms, incomplete submissions and disqualification.
4. Submit only documents requested. Additional information is not used to determine the applicant’s status.
5. Submit all requested information in the form required (example: GPA in a 4-point un-weighted grade scale).
6. Basic musts for students and counselors: [1] Write clearly; [2] Complete all required information; [3] complete only those sections designated for you; [4] Secure all required signatures; [5] Read instructions carefully; and [6] Submit only the information requested.
7. When submitting tax information for financial aid, be sure the form shows the adjusted gross income, the number of dependents covered by that income, and any other required data. The first page of the standard Federal 1040 tax return provides the information. Submit only copies of tax forms unless originals are required.
8. Apply for Scholarships for which you are qualified.
9. Answer only the questions asked when given the opportunity for a written response. Additional information is not used to determine the applicant’s status.