JHS Juniors: Central Rural Electric Cooperative is pleased to continue sponsoring the Youth Tour program where the top two winners of the competition will go on a weeklong all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. The remaining four of the top six will receive a $250 scholarship. Please note that students now have the option to submit a video or an essay as their entry. This year’s topic is “Briefly discuss the seven cooperative principles. Which do you think is the most important and why?” To be eligible, students must currently be enrolled as high school juniors inside Central’s service area.
Attached is the official entry form with the rules and guidelines for the contest.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/444541/2020_YT_Information_Packet__3_.pdf
JHS students: The 6th Annual Oklahoma County BEO college fair is Saturday, August 24 from 9 am to Noon at Metro Tech Springlake Campus. For more information: https://blogs.uco.edu/college-fairs/beo-college-fair/
High School Football, Softball, and Cross Country dates are now listed on events tab on High School Website and app.
Below is a copy of Jones Public Schools District Calendar
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/438041/District_Calendar.pdf
JHS students wanting to take September ACT: the deadline to register is this Friday, August 16. Juniors and seniors wanting to do concurrent enrollment in the spring, scores from this test should be back in time for us to use to enroll in concurrent college classes. Register at http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
JHS students in Concurrent Enrollment: Reminder: meeting with Jan Bugby from Rose State today at 9:30 am in High School Commons
JHS seniors: The Coca Cola Foundation Scholarship application is now open. This is a lengthy application. Start as soon as possible. Deadline is October 31. Could be awarded 20000 dollar scholarship.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.55 million awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs.
Apply at https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
JHS students wanting to take September ACT: the deadline to register is this Friday, August 16. Juniors and seniors wanting to do concurrent enrollment in the spring, scores from this test should be back in time for us to use to enroll in concurrent college classes. Register at
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
JHS students in 8,9 or 10th grade: if your parents make $ 55,000 a year or less you need to apply for the Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship. You will have to agree to make a 2.5 or above GPA in the 17 required courses in high school, stay away from drugs and alcohol and maintain good school attendance. If you do the State will pay up to four years tuition at an Oklahoma University. Apply at https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/
Creative Writing Scholarship
https://blog.reedsy.com/scholarship/
The Gates Scholarship
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org
Graem Clark scholarship for students with Cochlear Implants
https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/ongoing-care-and-support/connect-with-us/scholarships
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/
Boomer Esiason general academic Scholarships for students with Cystic Fibrosis
https://www.esiason.org/assistance/scholarships/bef-general-academic-scholarships
Adobe Women in Technology Scholarship
https://research.adobe.com/scholarship/
We Mount TVs Local Business Scholarship
Just like they help members in their communities have the best home entertainment experience, the team at We Mount TVs also wants to help the next generation have the best in their lives. This scholarship was created to highlight the importance of local businesses and to help one student pursue higher education. To apply, students must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time college student and must submit an essay (1,000 words) explaining how they regularly support local businesses in their communities.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 5, 2019
https://wemounttvs.com/scholarship/
Welding Stars Scholarship
The professionals at Weldingstars.com pride themselves on their welding abilities and enjoy sharing their experiences with readers. To continue providing support to their readers, the company is offering a scholarship to all students enrolled or planning to enroll in college. Students can apply by researching and writing an essay (1,000 words) that discusses a specific welding topic.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2019
https://www.weldingstars.com/?scholarship
Surety Bond Authority Scholarship
Surety Bond Authority Inc. wants to support students in their academic endeavors. Their scholarship program is available to high school and college students who want to pursue a career in Accounting, Banking, Finance or other business-related fields. Students can apply by submitting an essay that explains (1,000 words) why they’re interested in these specific careers.
Award Amount: $1,500
Deadline: September 1, 2019
https://suretybondauthority.com/scholarship-surety-bond-authority/