Seniors & Senior Parents: Jostens will deliver cap & gown orders to the school sometime this month or early March. I will schedule a day for those to be picked up once they arrive. Thank you!
Congratulations to JHS Seniors Tye Tucker, Isaac Foster and Elijah Reed. All three signed today to continue their academic and athletic careers at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. They will be playing football at SWOSU. #GODAWGS #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
JHS Seniors with CDIB Cards: Make sure you check with your tribal headquarters about scholarship and other educational assistance available to you through your tribal affiliation.
JHS Seniors:
See the attached list of Scholarships at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that Jones High School Seniors are eligible to apply.
You can apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1106952/Jones_HS_Scholarship_Opportunities__1_.pdf
JHS Juniors interested in career fields of nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radiography or sonography: The Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at the OU Health Sciences Center offers an early admission program for High School Seniors. See and save attached information sheet
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1106830/OU_EARLY_ADMIT_PROGRAM.pdf
JHS Seniors of Hispanic Heritage:
As a reminder, we are pleased to share that the 2021-2022 HSF Scholar Application is now open, and invite you to share with your networks and community.
Every year, HSF selects ~10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students
Deadline: February 15, 2021, 5:00 PM PT
Our website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Thursday, February 4, 2021, and will be offline from 6:00AM to 8:30AM PT. We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your patience.
Eligibility:
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2021-2022 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $650 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, Scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Additional Important information:
It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete the Phase I of the HSF Scholar Application
No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your MyHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Application
HSF Scholar Application Timeline:
January – The HSF Scholar Application opens January 1 and closes, February 15, 2021, 5:00 PM PT
February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
March – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and waitlisted Scholars)
June to December – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
October to December – Awards are disbursed after verification process is complete
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Be Kind!
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you’ve ever imagined.”-Dr. Suess
JHS Seniors interested in attending Oklahoma CIty Community College:
The deadline for the Freshman Scholarship has been extended to February 22nd. These tuition waivers are awarded to prospective freshman students based on either GPA OR standardized test scores. Students must be fully admitted into the school in order to apply for the scholarships. For more information and eligibility criteria, please see www.occc.edu/scholarships.
The deadline to purchase a yearbook is approaching. Purchase yours for $45 before February 21st. 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
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JHS JUNIORS
Juniors: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Guidance Counselor Network. This means that you are eligible to apply for most of the scholarships that they have available. Jones High School is guaranteed to receive at least one New Opportunity Scholars Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website opens for applications on October 1 If you need help completing this application see Mr. Moses
https://youtu.be/-ICEwFf6iOg
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932113/JR._NOS__2021_Scholarship.pdf
Female Juniors interested in participating in Oklahoma Girls State: See Mr. Moses for information and how to register for this Program. This is a beneficial program spending a week setting up and running a state government. There is potential to get college credit and you would be eligible to apply Scholarship open only to individuals that participate in Girls State. See Mr. Moses as soon as possible if you are interested.
Male Juniors and Seniors interested in participating in Oklahoma Boys State: See Mr. Moses for information and how to register for this Program. This is a beneficial program spending a week setting up and running a state government. There is potential to get college credit and you would be eligible to apply for the $20000.00 Samsung Scholarship. Registration is open now and filling fast. See Mr. Moses as soon as possible if you are interested.
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.
Deadline is March 1, 2021
For more information and to apply go to
https://sites.sema.org/scholarships/?utm_source=ET&utm_medium=email&utm_content=583621&utm_campaign=Scholarship2021-Faculty-2
Rose State College Black Male Summit and Black, Brown and College Bound Conference (RSVP Link Included)
I wanted to share a few opportunities that the Rose State College Center for Success, Inclusion and Diversity has coming up in 2021. These two conferences are free and are intended to support young people through the college process, while providing opportunity for open discussions on Finding Your Passion, Leading Through Service, Perseverance and more. We will also offer a session on financial aid and scholarships, college support services, admissions and enrollment. These events will be offered on campus and via Zoom (Zoom links will be emailed to all who RSVP). If you would like to bring a group of students please feel free to have them register so we can have a name bad printed for each student. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Our Keynote for the Black Male Summit is Darrion Cockrell you can see his story here: https://nypost.com/2020/12/12/ex-gang-member-named-missouri-teacher-of-the-year/
RSVP Link: https://www.rose.edu/content/academics/student-services/center-for-success-inclusion-diversity/diversity-events/
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. The RSVP link is listed below.
Seniors: Remember that the majority of your scholarship dollars are going to come from the college that you attend. Please make sure that you have your college applications completed and submitted before Feb 1. You also want to make sure you have completed the scholarship applications for that university.
JHS Seniors: The Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship application is now open. This scholarship is intended for lower income, lower net worth farm families. It may be used at any public or private college or university or vocational training school in Oklahoma. Scholarship application must be received in their office by April 8. See Mr. Moses for more information and application.
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