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The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households. Each year it is awarded to 300 students, with the intent of helping hem realize their maximum potential. An applicant must be a high school senior from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American/Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander, and/or Hispanic American. They must be eligible to receive the Pell grant and a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident. Award Amount: Multiple awards; amount varies Deadline: September 15, 2021 https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship Texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a “safety-critical event.” To apply for this scholarship, complete the application form that will include a 140-character message about texting while driving. The application is open to any high school student or any level of college student, including graduate level. There is no age limit, but you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2021 http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/

Cameron Impact Scholarship The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, merit-based undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and community service. It is open to all applicants who maintain a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale in high school and are a full U.S. citizen, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. Award Amount: 10-15 awards; amount varies based on tuition Deadline: September 10, 2021 https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship

Because College is Expensive Scholarship The “Because College is Expensive” scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 24 months. The finalists will be asked to provide their FAFSA information and the winner will be chosen after evaluating the merits of their application. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: September 30, 2021 https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/

Cancer Horizons Scholarship Cancer Horizons strives to empower cancer patients, and this scholarship is an extension of their work. It is open to cancer patients (currently with cancer or recovering) and to those actively performing a role to help someone affected by cancer. Eligibility requirements: You have/had cancer or are assisting someone with cancer in your personal and/or academic life and you’ve been accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. You must also submit an essay and an official copy of your transcript. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 15, 2021 https://www.cancerhorizons.com/cancer-horizons-college-scholarship/

Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - $1,000 – 20 Awards (Deadline: November 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled or accepted for early enrollment as full-time student, in an accredited institution in the U.S. B) Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry and demonstrate financial need. https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/

Overachievers Student Grant - $12,500 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in middle school or high school. B) Be a person who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom. https://powertothepen.com/apply/

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - $3,500 – 180 Awards (Deadline: November 14, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2022. B) Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale. https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/

Builders' Association Scholarships - $3,000 - 28 Awards (Deadline: November 1, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a full-time college student in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semester studying in a construction-related program (construction management, engineering, or architecture). https://www.buildersassociation.com/WCM/_Education/Scholarships.aspx

Pursuing a Positive Impact Scholarship - $3,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: October 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. B) Submit a 1,000-word essay response to the prompt: In what ways do you try to activate positive change in your community, and what inspires you to do so? https://hurtinva.com/2021-pursuing-a-positive-impact-scholarship/

Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship - $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: October 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. B) Be able to demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional or educational experiences. https://www.virginiacriminallaws.com/2021-local-conservation-scholarship/

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000 – 150 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current high school (or home-schooled) student who will graduate in 2022. B) Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, or Humanitarian Parolee - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education. https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

NACME Scholarships - $5,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: October 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American or Native/American Indian. B) Be planning to study in the fields of engineering or computer science. https://www.nacme.org/about-us/scholarships

Women's Ministries Scholarship Program - $20,000 – 49 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a woman who would not be able to attend college without financial help. B) Be a woman who is committed to serving the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education. https://women.adventist.org/scholarship

Be Bold Scholarship - $25,102 - 1 Award (Deadline: September 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in Grade 12 and plan on enrolling in college by the fall of 2022. B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5. For more information and to apply go to https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/

Seniors who graduated last year, your yearbook Spring supplement is available for pick up at the high school. It contains great images from graduation, so stop by to get yours! Email Mrs. Gerry with any questions - egerry@jonesps.org.

There is a limited amount of 2021 yearbooks leftover from last year. You can stop by the high school if you would like to purchase one. You can pay with cash or a check made out to JHS. Cost is $55.

jhs sophomores, juniors, and seniors and parents: Below is a college prep checklist to help prepare for life after high school https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1538344/College_Prep_Checklist__Grades_10-12_.pdf

JHS SENIOR PARENTS: Here is a list of helpful information for college going seniors> As you may know, senior fall is when students finalize their college lists and begin applying to college! Over the next few months, I encourage you to help your child do six main things, ahead of their actual college applications: Request letters of recommendation: Most colleges require 1-2 letters of recommendation from teachers. Here’s some advice on how to choose the best recommenders and what information to provide them. (Re)take the SAT/ACT, if needed: If your child hasn’t taken the SAT/ACT yet, they should probably do so (unless applying for test-optional schools only). Or if your child is unhappy with their previous scores, they may choose to retake the test. Finalize their college list: Your child should be sure to include a combination of safety, target, and reach schools in their list. They should also decide whether they’d like to apply early action/decision for their top-choice school(s). Here’s some advice on all of that. Fill out their FAFSA form: The FAFSA form is the federal government financial aid form. To receive need-based grants or scholarships (from the government or your college!), your child will need to fill it out (and likely need your help with it!). The application opens on October 1, and lots of aid is first-come, first-served, so apply early. Prepare your essays: Many colleges will ask for one main essay; some more prestigious colleges will also have additional essays or short-answer questions. Here’s some information for your child to write their main college essay / personal statement. Apply for scholarships: Most scholarships are geared towards high school seniors, and the ones with earlier deadlines (Sept-Dec) tend to receive fewer applicants, which means your child has a higher chance of winning! To find and apply for scholarships, I recommend that your child sign up for Going Merry.

JHS SENIORS AND PARENTS: Seniors The link below has all the information you need about FAFSA and how to apply https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-fafsa/