Jones High School

National Air Transportation Association Richard L. Taylor Flight Scholarship Richard Taylor was a 22-year member of the Aviation Department at Ohio State University. For 7 of those years, he held the position of Director of Flight Operations and Education. Professor Taylor was also an award-winning author who helped foster opportunities for aviation students as they pursuedheir careers as professional pilots. His influence continues to extend to future pilots through the Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship. To qualify, students must be a senior in high school and be enrolled to attend a flight program through an accredited college or university. Applicants must also have a private pilot’s license. Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: March 31, 2021 https://www.nata.aero/scholarships/richard-l002e-taylor-flight-training-scholarship.aspx

One Little PersonScholarship The One Little Person Scholarship is intended to highlight the importance of one individual on the life of a student. Applicants will submit a personal statement describing the “one little person” in their life and how they were influential. The statement should also answer “why you chose your specific major” and “what you plan to do to change the world.” The scholarship is open to Oklahoma graduating high schoolers or undergraduate students of African American descent. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: March 1, 2021 https://www.olperson.com/scholarship

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarship SEG encourages the study of geophysics and related geosciences through the generosity of donors such as Anadarka, Chevron and Equinor. Funds may be applied to tuition, books and fees and awarded based on merit. To qualify, applicants must either be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student. Students must also intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. Students from all over the world have been recipients of this scholarship. Award Amount: Varies; $500-$10,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 https://seg.org/Scholarships

Shell Scholarships for High School Seniors Graduating high school seniors who have an interest in the energy industry and have demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science may qualify to receive either the Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship or the Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship. After completing one successful year of studies, recipients may be eligible to apply for a four-year renewable award of $5,000. To apply, students must plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors: geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil electrical, geological, mechanical or petroleum engineering at a Shell specified institution. To qualify for the Incentive Fund Scholarship, students must be a member of an underrepresented minority group. Award Amount: 40 awards; $2,500 Deadline: March 15, 2021 https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/shell-graduate-program/scholarships.html#vanity-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hlbGwudXMvY2FyZWVycy9zdHVkZW50cy1hbmQtZ3JhZHVhdGVzL3NjaG9sYXJzaGlwcy9zY2hvbGFyc2hpcC1vcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzLWZvci1oaWdoLXNjaG9vbC1zZW5pb3JzLmh0bWw

SEMA SCHOLARSHIPS SEMA is now accepting applications for the 2021 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for students preparing for careers in the automotive aftermarket industry. Since its inception in 1984, the SEMA Scholarship fund has provided financial support to promising students, helping them to successfully open doors to those working towards a career in our field. The program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 with scholarships available in a variety of categories, including but not limited to accounting, sales, marketing, engineering, and more. Amount $5000.00 Deadline March 1, 2021 https://sites.sema.org/scholarships/?utm_source=ET&utm_medium=email&utm_content=577064&utm_campaign=Scholarship2021-Faculty-1

Davidson Fellows Scholarships-$50000.00- 20 Awards Deadline February 10, 2021 A) Applicants must be 18 or younger as of the application deadline to be eligible B) Have completed a significant piece of work in one of the submission categories https://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows-scholarship

Scholarship for Journalism Diversity $8500- 1 award Deadline: March 1 Be a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA who is preparing to enter college and intends to become a journalist https://www.press.org/journalism-diversity

American Chemical Society Scholars Program-$5000-350 Awards Deadline is March 1 Eligibility: Be a graduating High School Senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

Project Yellow Light Video Scholarship 6-8000.00 scholarships Deadline: March 1 1) Be currently in high school or college 2) Be attending a college in Fall of 2021 https://www.projectyellowlight.com/

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has several statewide scholarships that you may be eligible to apply. You can apply for these scholarships at www.occf.org/scholarships Below are a few. 1) Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A Swift Scholarship 2) Pete and Lela Stavros Scholarship—This scholarship is for seniors who are children or relatives of Oklahoma Firefighters 3) Western Oklahoma Building Trades Scholarship

JHS SENIORS INTERESED IN AIR FORCE RESERVES: SEE THIS RECRUITING VIDEO PROVIDED BY OUR AIR FORCE RESERVE RECRUITER. https://youtu.be/wB5GnW13ZQk HE IS ALSO DOING MONTHLY ZOOM MEETINGS FOR ANY STUDENTS THAT HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT AIR FORCE RESERVES. THE FIRST MEETING IS JANUARY 22 @ 1PM AT THE FOLLOWING ZOOM LINK https://w3fz19qx44t.typeform.com/to/RKC9xQQR

Students interested in registering and taking the February 6 ACT. Registration deadline is this Friday, January 15. Register at www.actstudent.org

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Senior Yearbook Dedication Ad Deadline - TOMORROW, JANUARY 13th! Purchase your Senior Dedication Ad Space now! We are accepting deposits or full payment for Senior Dedication Ads in the yearbook. Please review the information sheet in the link provided to purchase or reserve a spot. If you have already reserved space, but have not given the yearbook staff any content (pics/text), please send that in at your earliest convenience. We need to begin creating those ads in order to meet our deadline. You may drop off payment & content with Mrs. Gerry. Please email egerry@jonesps.org with any questions. https://5il.co/lpro Thank you! Erin Gerry

Congratulations to JHS Senior, Michael Chapple! Michael has been awarded academic scholarships to Baylor University totaling $100,000.00! #Itsagreatdayrobealonghorn

Buy your yearbook now! Use this link to access an order form. You can also pick one up at your child's school or purchase online at Jostens.com. https://5il.co/mgy7

Senior Yearbook Dedication Ad Deadline - Wednesday, JANUARY 13th! Purchase your Senior Dedication Ad Space now! We are accepting deposits or full payment for Senior Dedication Ads in the yearbook. Please review the information sheet in the link provided to purchase or reserve a spot. If you have already reserved space, but have not given the yearbook staff any content (pics/text), please send that in at your earliest convenience. We need to begin creating those ads in order to meet our deadline. For the week of January 5-8, payment/content can be dropped off with Wendy in the front office. Receipts will be returned at a later date. Please email egerry@jonesps.org with any questions. https://5il.co/lpro Thank you! Erin Gerry

Below is a great article on our MS/HS Art Teacher, LaQuincey Reed https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1066891/Illuminations_LaQuincey_Reed_WAA_DJ_21__1_.pdf

JHS seniors: See link below for Scholarships from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that are open exclusively for students from Jones High School https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1066886/Jones_HS_Scholarship_Opportunities.pdf

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