Dear Senior:
Attached is a guide for 2011-12 scholarships based on last year’s deadlines to give you an idea what is available and approximate dates. As CURRENT scholarship opportunities come in, we will update you through the “Scholarship Report” posted on the CHS website, inside and outside the guidance office and in your A/A classroom. This information is extremely valuable, so please share it with your parents. Consider the following if you want to be scholarship competitive.
1. Assume a Personal Responsibility: Keep this guide and refer to it frequently. Check the “Scholarship Report” often, especially starting in December. Do all important hand-written documents in ink.
2. Meet Deadlines: All scholarship applications must be received by the institution by the dates indicated. Dates on the guide are based on last year, so check for specific deadlines for this year. Apply early. All colleges require that you are accepted for admission before they will consider your scholarship application.
3. Complete and Submit the FAFSA online: FAFSA is the national financial aid form for higher education. Most colleges require the FAFSA for admissions and scholarship awards whether the student needs financial assistance or not. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for a PIN and get started. It may be submitted as early as January 1, 2012, but requires 2011 income information. The earlier you submit it, the better.
4. Recommendations: Since many scholarship applicants are strong students who have a good GPA and ACT score, an excellent recommendation can make a difference. Make sure you ask a person who knows you well and thinks highly of you to write your recommendation. When asking someone to write a recommendation, give him/her a copy of your “Recommendation Letter Information” sheet. Most importantly, give them enough time to do a good job. No one likes to be asked to write a recommendation “due tomorrow,” or worse, “this afternoon.”
5. ACT: As a senior interested in college and scholarships, if you have not taken the ACT, or if you want to try to raise your score, plan to take the ACT in October and/or December (registration deadline for the Oct. test is Sept. 16). Most scholarship applications will be due before February 1, and an ACT score is required for in-state schools. The SAT is required for some out-of-state schools. To prevent taking unneeded tests, contact the college if you are not sure if you need the SAT. Registration packets for ACT and SAT are in the guidance office. You can register online for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. Your school code number is 180-503. Preparation materials are available in bookstores and in the CHS media center.
6. Essays: If a college requires an essay, write and rewrite until you feel that it is your best work. Asking an adult to read and offer a critique is a good idea.
The scholarship application process is very important. It can be worth thousands of dollars to you. Beware of “scholarship search” services that charge to find scholarships for you; these are generally scams. We have a scholarship book and computer program in the CHS media center that you may access for free.
As your counselors, we want you to receive as much scholarship money as possible, so we are here to serve you. Please take the initiative to contact us. Good luck!
Your Counselors,
Karen Collins (A-K) Toni Carloftis (L-Z)
November 14, 2011
SELECTIVE SERVICE – All young men are required by law to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the Internet at www.sss.gov or they can pick up a registration card at a local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgement card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.
Morehead State University
Open House Dates:
February 4, 2012 (Saturday)
March 10, 2012 (Saturday)
Application fees for all high school senior students will be waived who
attend. Applications will be available at all events, if possible, take
a copy of high school transcript with you.
To register for Morehead State University’s Open House go to www.moreheadstate.edu/openhouse.
• meet members of faculty and staff
• check out informative displays
• find out more about our student services
• visit the academic department you are interested in
• go on a campus tour
• learn why Morehead State should be your top choice.
Morehead State University Scholarships go to www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships
Morehead State University –
George M. Luckey, Jr. - Honors Scholarship Application Packets
Available in the guidance office
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Elks National Foundation – 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Eligibility: High School senior
And US citizen
Judging Criteria
Scholarship
Leadership
Financial need
Applications are available online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars or in the
guidance office.
Deadline is December 2, 2011
EKU Spotlight Days
Saturday Programs
November 19th
December 3rd
January 21st
Students can register for these through our website at http://admissions.eku.edu/spotlight
if students complete a web application before the Spotlight Day they are
attending or complete a paper application at the event and bring their high
school transcript with them, the application fee of $30 will be waived.
University of Louisville –
Campus Visit Days
Monday-Friday and select Saturdays
louisville.edu/admissions/visit
Students who plan to start at JCTC and then transfer to UofL to earn a Bachelor’s
degree, there are sessions designed to answer questions about the services
and process for participating in ULtra@JCTC,
Session dates are:
• Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, March 27, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, April 17, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, May 16, 6-7 pm
All sessions are held on the 9th floor of the Jefferson Education Center,
on the JCTC Downtown campus.
Central Kentucky Maintenance Council Scholarship
The above scholarship is for high school seniors wishing to pursue a career
as a diesel mechanic. The student must plan on furthering their education
in a career or technical educational environment (such as SCC). The scholarship
will be awarded by the Maintenance Council in Lexington. Application available
in the guidance office, Deadline is April 15, 2012.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
• A winner in every state, Washington, DC & Puerto Rico
• Scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000
Apply by December 1, 2011
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
• Up to 375 winners nationwide
• Scholarships of $2,000
Apply by: February 1, 2011
• Are you active in your community?
• Have you led a project that benefits others?
• Have you overcome personal challenges?
Learn more and apply online at
www.axa-achievement.com
BigSun Scholarship
All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport
they are participating in.
Deadline – June 22, 2012
Amount of Award - $500
Apply at http://www.bigsunathletics.com
The Corbin High School Class of 1988
Alumni Scholarship
One time payment of $500
1. Student Data Sheet
2. Essay
3. Transcript and Test Scores
4. College Designation
5. Letter of Recommendation -2
Deadline for submissions – April 1, 2011
Application available in the guidance office.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Awards up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
Graduating high school seniors:
• Minimum high school GPA 2.75
• Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
• Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate financial need
Application online will be available from December 1, 2011 to February 8,
2012 at www.kfcscholars.org
Union College – Scholarships
National Science Foundation
For talented students who plan on majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Math.
Web page: http://www.unionky.edu/Admiss/Includes/CVault/default.html
Burger King Scholars Program
$1,000, $5,000, $25,000 and $50,000 scholarships are available from Nov.
15, 2011 – Jan. 10, 2012 to all eligible high school seniors and Burger
King employees. Details & how to apply go to www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burgerkingscholars
program.html. Deadline is January 10, 2012
Lindsey Wilson College-Southeastern Kentucky Partnership Scholarship
Eligibility
• Minimum GPA 3.0 and ACT 18
• Completion of standard admissions application to Lindsey Wilson
• Completion and submissions of FAFSA by February 15, 2012
• Submission of 1-2 page essay by March 1, 2012
Apply in the Youth Service Center with
Michelle Alford.