Jones High School

North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship $1000-3 awards Deadline: December 15 To be eligible Be a US Citizen or permanent resident Be enrolled or enrolling full time at accredited university in the US for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics field For more information and to apply go to https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship

Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship The “Too Cool to Pay for School” scholarship is offered to help students save money for higher education. The scholarship can be used to cover education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, housing, and other fees. To apply, simply complete the scholarship form and cross your fingers - it’s as easy as that. The winner of the scholarship will be determined by a random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on this page. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: December 31, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school

CrazyGames Scholarship CrazyGames.com has a mission to help people enjoy innovative in-browser gaming experiences. They’re grateful for the countless game developers and digital designers who have contributed to the gaming industry. Now, they would like to help foster the next generation of digital media developers by offering a scholarship to students who are working to build the future of the gaming field. Students can apply by submitting one piece of work of their choice. The work can be a game prototype, an essay related to games, an overview of gaming technology or the like. All current and prospective college students are eligible to apply. Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: December 31, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.crazygames.com/scholarship

Because College is Expensive Scholarship The Because College is Expensive scholarship is open to all students and those planning to enroll within 24 months. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship page. Only one short entry form per person is all that’s necessary. Read the official rules for additional information. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: December 31, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/

Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship Are you passionate about marketing your ideas to others? Lead Roster would like to see your passion in action. The company is looking to award a $1,000 scholarship to the student who creates the most convincing marketing video. Students can apply by making a YouTube video that explains the reasons why they deserve this scholarship. To apply, students must submit an online application along with the URL to their public video. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: December 15, 2020 For more information and to apply go to https://www.leadroster.com/?scholarship

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