Hooked to Books Scholarship
HookedtoBooks.com likes to help readers become the best book-loving version of themselves. They understand the importance of education and highly value knowledge. That’s why they’re offering a scholarship to promote reading and continuous learning among college students. All students currently enrolled or due to enroll in college are eligible to apply. Submit an essay (1,000 – 2,000 words) answering the following questions:
• How did a book change your life?
• What book mirrors your life?
• What book got you hooked on reading?
Award Amount: 2 awards; $500-$1,000
Deadline: December 18, 2020
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.hookedtobooks.com/scholarship/
Advancement of Women in Sports & Entertainment Scholarship
The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation is offering a scholarship for eligible college undergraduate or graduate women who desire to work in the sports and entertainment field. Due to the underrepresentation of women in the industry, eight applicants will be granted a scholarship to encourage their valued participation in the profession. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in their undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior year or first year of graduate school. Students must hold a minimum GPA of 2.75 and should be enrolled in one of the following majors: Communication Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies or Journalism.
Award Amount: 8 awards; $1,000
Deadline: November 17, 2020
For more information and to apply go to
http://tfmjf.org/scholarships/
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs
The Elks Foundation focuses on community service and seeks to celebrate students who make a difference in their community. Each year, they award more than $3 million in scholarships. Current high school seniors are eligible to apply. Awards are given to students who plan to pursue a four-year degree with full-time enrollment. Students don’t need to be related to an Elks Member to apply.
Award Amount: 500 scholarships; $1,000-$50,000
Deadline: November 15, 2020
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Science Ambassador Scholarship-$40000-1 award
Deadline December 14
To be eligible
Must be high school senior or undergraduate student
Must attend school in the United States
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards--$3500-180 awards
Deadline December 6
To be eligible:
Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in spring of 2021
Have minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
For more information and to apply go to
https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2020/forms/welcome.php
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships $5000-5 awards
Deadline December 5, 2020
To be eligible:
Be enrolled in accredited educational institution
Have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services
For More information and to apply go to
http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants/2020-scholars.html
DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM- $20000-300 awards
Deadline December 1, 2020
To be eligible Student must
Participate in a program approved college readiness program in grades 11 & 12
Be on track to graduate from and accredited high school in the current academic year
For more information and to apply go to
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Points Scholarship- $10,000- 10 awards Deadline Jan 25, 2021
Be a high school student planning to attend college in the fall
Answer essay question on scholarship application website
For more information and to apply go to
https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/
JHS Seniors: The WEOKIE Foundation will award 25 graduating high school seniors a $2,000 scholarship for college or vocational school.
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Eligibility:
Anyone who lives or attends school in Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain and Pottawatomie counties
Essay Topic:
When you look back at the end of your career, what would it take for you to consider yourself successful? Please explain.
For more information and to apply and submit essay go to
https://www.weokie.org/scholarships?hsCtaTracking=278cdfab-4702-48a6-beaf-cd17da48715a%7C5f6e1300-cc97-4431-a794-c39b8df2b487
Seniors interested in OSU-OKC:
OSU-OKC Scholarship portal is now open. To complete there scholarship applications you will need to go to
https://osuokc.edu/scholarships
Students interested in going to Oklahoma City Community College after graduation:
Make sure you apply for their tuition waivers and scholarships at
https://www.occc.edu/scholarships/index.html
JHS Native American Seniors
Greetings! American Indian Graduate Center is pleased to invite you and your high school students to our virtual Agriculture College Readiness Program to be held on November 16 to 19, 2020. American Indian Graduate Center is partnering and collaborating with Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture to highlight the value of higher education and to showcase resources and funding available to students before they enter college. This event is supported by a generous grant from the Native American Agriculture Fund. This virtual program is for American Indian and Alaska Native high school students to learn about college preparation, scholarship opportunities, financial literacy, gain knowledge about degree programs offered in the Ferguson College of Agriculture and interact with top industry professionals. Event Information
Beginning with the Agriculture College Readiness Module Series, American Indian Graduate Center will be streaming videos for students to view from November 16th to 19th via the Moodle online platform. Students can gain access to these videos by registering at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AgriReadiRegistration2020
Once the student registers, American Indian Graduate Center will give them access to view the following modules: Understanding Financial Aid Writing Scholarship Essays Completing the Application Process Balancing School, Work, and Life College Life: A New Adventure Then, on November 19, 2020, tune in to the Agriculture College Readiness Webinar from 9 AM to 1 PM MST. Dr. Justin Moss, American Indian Graduate Center Alumnus, Professor, and Department Head of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University, will be giving the keynote address. Oklahoma State University Prospective Student Coordinator and Alumnus, Amber McGee, will be speaking on Finding the Right College and Selecting the Right Major. Then, we will conclude the webinar with a college student panel.
Register for the Agriculture College Readiness Webinar and listen to these industry professionals talk about strategies for navigating your first year of higher education at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDI6tupXTUO3PPGUPlwaVA
By registering online and participating in the webinar on November 19th, students will be entered for a chance to win a free laptop.
We are excited about bringing these resources to you and hope you will gain a wealth of knowledge that will help you apply for financial aid, scholarships, and successfully transition to college. By participating in the Agriculture College Readiness Module Series and Webinar you will benefit in the following ways: • Fine tune the practical tools needed to successfully apply to top universities and effectively access financial aid and scholarship opportunities • Experience what it is like to interact with current college students • Interact with Indigenous professionals, alumni, current students, and industry professionals; participate in professional skills training workshops covering applying for scholarships, resume building, gain knowledge of the agricultural field and interact with top industry professionals.
The deadline to submit a senior baby picture for the yearbook is tomorrow, November 13. We will not accept any after this date because that yearbook page needs to be completed and sent to our printing company. You can email a digital copy to egerry@jonesps.org or have your student bring by a hard copy which we will scan and return.
You can email questions to egerry@jonesps.org.
Everyone check out our Virtual Veteran's Day Presentation put on by our Musical Theater and Choir Departments
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IsofNdu3sXc7enmlfp-SATK5PeC9zVh4/view?fbclid=IwAR37VVEMm5I8TVJtOu_xug5vpM-AnCiGWBi5Snh1DHlgJpv_wgd1_mVOrao
Jones High School would like congratulate Trinity and Tirzah Moore! Trinity and Tirzah signed their letter of intent to play basketball at Oral Roberts University. We are very proud of these young ladies and what they have and will accomplish! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN #LONGHORNPROUD
Jones High School would like to Thank our Musical Theater and Choir Departments for putting together a wonderful virtual Veteran's Day assembly.
Jones High School would like to thank all our Veteran's on this Veteran's Day!
The deadline to submit a senior baby picture for the yearbook is this Friday, November 13. We will not accept any after this date because that yearbook page needs to be completed and sent to our printing company. You can email a digital copy to egerry@jonesps.org or have your student bring by a hard copy which we will scan and return.
You can email questions to egerry@jonesps.org.
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
For those who did not purchase their Senior Cap & Gown through Jostens before the October 30th deadline: They have extended the deadline through November 16th due to last week's ice storm. Please use the link provided for more information. https://5il.co/mtrq If you have questions, email egerry@jonesps.org.