Jones High School

Seattle Marketing Scholarship The team at Seattle Marketing believes in education and helping students reach their academic goals. They’re offering a scholarship to students who are enrolled or due to be enrolled as a full-time student at a US college or university. There’s no required major or minimum GPA for applicants, however, students must submit a 1,000-1,500 word essay. The essay should explain the applicant’s personal story of the biggest challenge they’ve had to overcome. Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: November 30, 2020 https://seattlemarketing.com/scholarships/

MaryKnoll Essay Contest Pope Francis calls us to build a “Civilization of Love.” Write an essay explaining what you think he means by “a civilization of love.” What signs have you seen during these extraordinary times of people building a civilization of love? How will you build that civilization going forward? Applicants for this contest should submit 500-750 words answering this prompt. Winners are divided into two divisions: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Award Amount: Multiple Awards, $150-$1,000 Deadline: November 16, 2020 https://maryknollsociety.org/essay/

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists Student photojournalists have an opportunity to receive scholarship awards for their work. Applicants must submit photographs or videos that “tell a story.” One suggestion for subject matter is the current COVID-19 crisis. Students should demonstrate how their life at school, at home and in their community has changed. In addition to a portfolio, students must also provide a brief essay, two letters of recommendation and their school transcript. Five digital SLR cameras will be awarded o high school students who submit photography. Only college and graduate students will be considered for monetary awards based on their video work or photography. Award Amount: 11+ awards; $2,500 Deadline: November 15, 2020 https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/

Create Real Impact Scholarships The Create Real Impact Scholarships give students the opportunity to create original work showcasing their ideas to end reckless and distracted driving. Applicants must be 14-22 years of age and should be enrolled full-time in an accredited educational institution. Participants are strongly encouraged to avoid the word “accident” in their applications. Entries focused on drinking alcohol or using drugs and driving will not be accepted. Applicants can produce content in one of four categories: video, music, graphic design or creative writing. Additionally, there will be one Spanish Language Award for a video or graphic design submission that is in the Spanish language. Award Amount: 9 awards; $500-$1,500 Deadline: November 12, 2020 https://createrealimpact.com/

JHS Students wanting to register for December 12 ACT: Registration Deadline is November 6. Register at: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html#:~:text=ACT%20Test%20Registration%20is%20Now,Registration%20deadline%3A%20November%206.

JHS Students in 9th-10th grade: This is your opportunity to sign up for Oklahoma's Promise. If parents make less than 55,000, you take the right courses, make good grades, and stay out of trouble, the state of Oklahoma will pay up to four years of your tuition at an in state school. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS Seniors: While you are in the OCCF SCHOLARSHIP site applying for the Community Foundation Scholars and Jones High School Scholarships, make sure you look at their other 800+ scholarships and apply for all that you are eligible! https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

JHS 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 is open https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932113/JR._NOS__2021_Scholarship.pdf https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

JHS SENIORS: The Jones High School Scholarship application through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is open. Deadline to Apply is December 7. See Flyer below for more information. See link below to apply. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/952154/Jones_HS_Promotional_Email_Text.pdf http://www.occf.org/scholarships/

Seniors: 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 Community Foundation Scholarships Scholarship. For more information on this scholarship see the attached Flyer. OCCF scholarship website is open. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/932112/CFS_Scholarship_2021.pdf https://www.occf.org/scholarships/

JHS SENIORS ENTERING COLLEGE OR TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN THE FALL OF 2021: With Fall Break right around the corner, I would encourage all to get with parents and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). Apply even if you think you will not receive aid. Many scholarships require FAFSA completion to be eligible to receive the scholarship. You also never know, you may be eligible for some Federal Aid. Every little bit helps. See link below for more information and to begin process to complete FAFSA. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

JHS Seniors interested in Wichita State: Reminder Jones Students can attend Wichita State and pay in state tuition. JHS students are eligible for all Wichita State Scholarships. Wichita State Scholarship dates are coming up quickly. Get application for admissions and scholarship applications complete as soon as possible. See links below for more information. dmitted students are automatically considered for our Freshman Merit Scholarship (no application!). Students are awarded $8,000-$16,000 depending on their GPA/test score combination. The minimum criteria is a 3.25 unweighted GPA AND a 22 ACT OR 1100 SAT. The priority consideration date is November 1, so students must have qualifying test score on file to be considered. Large scholarship competitions are available for students who qualify to compete. The chart below shows all our scholarship competitions. I’ve also attached a scholarship brochure with detailed information. Scholarship competitions below are for high school senior who must submit All admissions application materials (including app fee or app fee waiver) to Wichita State by October 15, 2020 on the Common App or at www.wichita.edu/apply AND Scholarship competitions application: www.wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions by November 1, 2020 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/958688/Wichita_State_Scholarships_and_videos.docx

JHS Senior Student Athletes: Make sure you get your application submitted for the High School Heisman Scholarship Competition. Deadline is fast approaching. For more information and to apply go to link below: https://heismanscholarship.com/application/are-you-eligible/

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Seniors AND PARENTS: The deadline for Cap & Gown orders is October 30th. Please see previous post for more information.

Seniors & Parents, if for some reason you were unable to play the video regarding Cap & Gown Order Deadlines yesterday, please re-try this link. You will need to allow a couple minutes for the video to load. Please email egerry@jonesps.org if you have questions. https://5il.co/ltu2

Seniors AND Parents: The deadline to order cap & gowns is fast approaching. Please click on the link below for more information from Jostens. https://5il.co/lsuo If you have questions, please email egerry@jonesps.org.

Just your weekly reminder...Don't miss the Yearbook early bird special. 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

The Jones High School Scholarship application through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is open. Deadline to Apply is December 7. See Flyer below for more information. See link below to apply. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/952154/Jones_HS_Promotional_Email_Text.pdf http://www.occf.org/scholarships/

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