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Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers The AAPT Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years. Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers. Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be: 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. showing promise of success in their studies, and a citizen of the United States of America. Applications can be submitted online, accepted at any time, and will be considered for recommendation to the Board of Directors at each AAPT Winter Meeting. All applications in which all materials, including letters of recommendation, are received by December 1 will be considered for recommendation at the winter meeting of the AAPT Board of Directors. For more information and to apply go to https://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm

JHS Seniors: The Burger King Scholarship opens today! Deadline is December 15. BURGER KING® General Track - Available to all high school seniors who meet the criteria below. Note: Employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, and dependent children of employees who meet eligibility requirements for the General and Employee-Based Track will be considered for an award in both tracks, but if selected, will receive only one award. Applicants must- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2021-22 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico Apply at: https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/information.php

JHS Seniors: Driver Education Initiative Award – Annual Scholarship Opportunity National Driving and Traffic School is proud to announce their 2020 scholarship opportunity, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat.” The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $3,000 in scholarships- for students entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution – on the topic of being a safer driver. Driver Education Initiative 2020: In the Driver’s Seat The Topic of this year’s essay submissions deals with the serious implications of being a driver. In America, an average of 34,000 people die each year as a result of driving. This is more people who have died in one year as a result of driving, than the total number of American soldiers who have died from war in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. The total number of Americans who die within the span of two years as a result of driving is more than the total number of American deaths from the Vietnam war. This is to say, driving is more dangerous and deadly for our nation than being involved in combat, and highlights the serious consequences of being negligent on the road. For More information and to apply go to https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

JHS Seniors: DR. JUAN ANDRADE JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG HISPANIC LEADERS About the Scholarship Since 1982, USHLI has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships and internships to students from disenfranchised groups. Most notably, the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership. Application deadline November 30, 2020 @ 11:59 PM CT Recipients will receive a non-renewable scholarship: An academic scholarship ($1,000 for a 4-year institution or $500 for a 2-year institution) for undergraduate students. Scholarship Qualifications Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshman, sophmores, and juniors up to age 25. All recipients will be notified by January 20, 2021. For More information and to apply go to https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/

JHS Seniors: Apply THE JAMES ALAN COX FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS Type of Awards: Five (5) Digital SLR Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students. (High school applicants should only submit still photographs. The video awards are for college and graduate students only.) Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students, payable to their school. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography. One (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduate student, payable to their school, for video work. Focus of work and entries: PHOTOJOURNALISM. (Please see the 2019 or previous years’ scholarship recipients to view examples of winning photographs and videos.) Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story”. This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.) Please keep in mind, for the still photography submissions, that we are NOT looking for “art” photography. One suggestion, for subject matter, is the current crisis our world is facing: COVID-19. All of our lives have been changed by the Coronavirus. Much like 9/11 changed the lives of your parents, this event will change your world forever. You can show, through images or video, how COVID-19 has affected life in your school, your home, and your community. (In terms of still photography, you may submit individual images that stand alone or a series of photos.) Topics might include empty shelves in stores and empty classrooms, or health care workers bravely battling this virus. Stories might also focus on how you and your family are dealing with this pandemic – playing games, making meals together, and, of course, navigating the new educational system of distance learning. We urge you to go out and record the history that is being made all around you (and be sure to identify your photos by location and date). Again, we are looking for photojournalism. We are asking you to do a lot with this application – write an essay and send us your transcript and recommendations – so if you are submitting still photos, please don’t ruin your chances of being considered by entering images of flowers, glamour shots or kittens – no matter how adorable they may be. Scholarship applications must be submitted between July 15, 2020 and Midnight, the Evening of November 15th, 2020. Scholarships will be announced and awarded in early to mid-December. For more information and to apply go to https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/

JHS Students: The Overachievers Student Grant application is open. ! award in the amount of $15000.00 Eligibility: Be in High School and be a person making a difference in others lives outside of the classroom. For more information and to apply go to https://powertothepen.com/g2overachievers/

JHS Seniors: THee Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition is open. $50000.00 awarded in 500 awards. Deadline is November 15. For More information and to apply go to https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

JHS Students interested in UCO: Below are some updates from our Admissions Rep, Thalia Rodriguez. Our admissions process is test optional for the 2021 application year! This means students can apply for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters without having taken the ACT/SAT. *We are currently not test optional for scholarship consideration.* We are offering small, social-distance campus tours. For more information and for registration, please refer to the following link: https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/visit-central/. Students can schedule virtual admissions appointments with me by using the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UniversityofCentralOklahoma2@ucok.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/. If there are no times available, they can email me at trodrigugez4@uco.edu.

JHS Seniors: Please Enjoy your Fall Break, but this time away from school is a great opportunity to get FAFSA, college and scholarship applications complete. Please take advantage of any time you have to get these items completed and submitted!!!

JHS FACULTY,STAFF, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS: HAVE A GREAT FALL BREAK!!!

Juniors and Seniors interested in concurrent enrollment at Rose State for Spring Semester. YOu need to see Mr. Moses for application and class schedule. It is time to do enrollment for the concurrent Spring Semester

Rose State Concurrent Students: Rose State will go online after Thanksgiving break until January 19th. Students can still attend via ZOOM and are encouraged to attend so they can keep in touch with their professor.

GPACAC FAFSA Night The college process can feel overwhelming, but we want to help relieve some of that stress. During this virtual event, you'll have the chance to hear from experts about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. After attending the session our hope is you feel comfortable about the steps you need to complete your FAFSA. Register to attend on Thursday, October 22nd 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. CDT Please register for your Federal Student Aid ID before FAFSA Night(This will be your electronic signature for Federal Education Department) A parent and the student will need a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). Go to https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm​ and apply. If you already have an FSA ID and password but do not remember one or the other go tohttps://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm​and click “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password”. On the event day, Zoom rooms will open 10 minutes before each session starts, and the button links will turn to red to indicate you can enter the room. To join a session, simply click the red button below the session's description and enter the Zoom password we sent you by email. Register at link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoonMuUyK7p10gVXJpZt-s7KNydkrhkQlBbHpjY-ERD7tFgA/viewform?gxids=7628

JHS SENIORS: The Colleges that Change Lives organization will be hosting a virtual college fair in the next few weeks. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you and your students to get to know more of our institutions better. There are also several workshops that will provide general college search guidance for your students and families. Colleges that Change Lives Virtual Week October 17-20 https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/ctcl/ you must register for each presentation you wish to attend

JHS Students interested in ACT Prep: Mr Weaver at OCS has a workshop scheduled prior to DECEMBER Test. See attached Flyer for additional information and to register https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/961340/December_ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer__1_.docx

JHS Seniors of HIspanic Heritage: The McDonald's HACER Scholarship application is open. Check out the requirements below to find out if the McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship is right for you: You’re a high school senior You’re a legal U.S. resident You’re younger than 21 years old You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools) You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage For More Information and to apply go to https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer/eligibility-and-requirements.html

Seniors & Parents: The deadline to purchase cap & gowns for graduation is October 30th! Please use this link to watch a video on how you can order. You will need to allow a few minutes for video to load. If you have questions, you can email egerry@jonesps.org. https://5il.co/ltu2

Early Bird Special ends in less than 2 weeks. Don't miss out. Purchase your yearbook by October 23rd for the price of $40. After the 23rd, prices will increase to $45. You can pick up an order form at your child's school or use the link below. You can also order directly from Jostens online at jostensyearbooks.com. https://5il.co/kqph. - Order Form link

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements. The 2021 Cooke College Scholarship Program application closes on October 30, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., in your local time zone. Applicants can add the Cooke College Scholarship Program Application to their Common App.