Jones High School

Veterans Day Assembly, Monday November 11, 2019 @ 9am in the High School Commons. All parents, grandparents, and Veterans are welcome.

JHS NATIVE AMERICAN JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma and is Oklahoma's oldest higher education institution. Bacone is returning to its historical mission to educate American Indians. As we prepare to transition to a tribal college, we are seeking out all Native students who wish to earn a college degree within a diverse campus community. We offer small class sizes and understand the factors that keep our Native youth from completing their degree. Our staff is trained and willing to help all of our students become successful. We also offer our students the opportunity to play collegiate athletics. We currently offer all American Indian students a $10,000 scholarship per academic year!!! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/511830/Bacone_Admissions_fall_19.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/511831/Bacone_Fun_Facts.pdf

JHS SENIORS: Delta Theta Chi Sorority, national, non-collegiate educational sorority is accepting applications for three(3) scholarships, in the amount of $1600.00 each Requirements call for the student to reside in the United States, have a high scholastic average, show evidence of financial need, and are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college. Applicants also need to submit an application form, with attachments as specified by the National Executive Council. All applications must be completed and returned by February 1, 2020. Application forms are available on the Delta Theta Chi website www.deltathetachi.org. You will need to see MR. Moses to get address of local chapter representative to submit your application.

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this award, applicants must: demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); be citizens of the United States of America; be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year. The application deadline for the 2020 program is January 3, 2020 Fore more information and to apply go to https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

Jones Students in grades 5-12: The Oklahoma City National Memorial Essay Contest is now open. Students competing in this essay contest are eligible for cash prizes. For more information and to register go to: https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/educators/essay-contest/

JHS STUDENTS: REminder that registration deadline for December 14 ACT is this Friday, November 8. Register ASAP at www.actstudent.org

Great Job JHS Seniors! Your counselor is running out of room on our college admissions board!

JHS SENIORS: Reminder that if you have not completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) you need to get this completed as soon as possible. Apply at www.FAFSA.ed.gov

Tobi Cares Scholarship Tobi.com loves to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue higher education and leadership roles as they embrace their own unique style. The website is proud to offer their annual scholarship program to promising students. The program is open to all women who are undergraduate or community college students. To apply, students must submit an online application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: $3,000 Deadline: December 31, 2019 https://www.tobi.com/tobi_cares/scholarship_program

Paradise Ridge Dentistry Scholarship Paradise Ridge Dentistry hopes to give back to the community by announcing their scholarship program. It’s open to high school seniors and current college students. Students can apply by submitting an essay (750 words) that covers the following topic: Describe a plan that you would implement to grow a small business using technology Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: December 31, 2019 https://phoenixarizonadentistry.com/paradise-ridge-scholarship/

JHS Seniors Point Foundation Scholarship Fund The Point Foundation’s mission is to empower promising LGBTQ students. Their scholarship program was created to help students achieve their academic dreams and reach their full potential. All students who identify as LGBTQ are encouraged to apply. Simply submit an online application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: Varies Deadline: January 28, 2020 https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

JHS Seniors Los Angeles DUI Attorney Diabetes Scholarship Many people have seen how diabetes can change a life. Often, it comes without warning and it can radically alter how a person lives from day to day. The Los Angeles DUI Attorneys believe diabetes doesn’t have to be an impediment to pursuing your dreams. That’s why they want to offer a scholarship to students who have been diagnosed with diabetes. To apply, students must submit an essay that discusses one of three topics concerning the impact of diabetes. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: December 15, 2019 https://www.losangelesduiattorney.com/los-angeles-dui-attorney-diabetes-scholarship/

JHS Seniors usiness Plan Scholarship Have you written a business plan for a competition, class or to further your entrepreneurial ventures? If so, FitSmallBusiness invites you to apply for their scholarship program and tell them about your experience with developing a business plan. The scholarship is open to all college students who have a documented disability. To apply, students must submit an essay that discusses the following topic: What did you learn from writing a business plan? Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: November 15, 2019 https://fitsmallbusiness.com/learn-how-to-write-a-business-plan/

JHS Seniors Bottar Law, PLLC Scholarship Bottar Law is proud to announce their scholarship for students with physical or learning disabilities. The law firm would like to reduce barriers to education for students with disabilities by providing additional financial support as they pursue their studies. Students can apply by submitting the following documents: An essay describing the impact of your disability A copy of your unofficial high school transcript Proof of your college enrollment Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: December 1, 2019 https://www.bottarleone.com/physical-learning-scholarship.html

JHS Seniors Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship The Cooke College Scholarship Program is for high-achieving high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university. The application requires two recommendation letters, several short essaysand established academic success. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or above, an SAT score of 1200 or an ACT composite score of 26. To be considered, applicants must have a family income of $95K or below. This competitive scholarship encourages students to highlight their community or academic service and leadership. Award Amount: Varies; up to $40,000 Deadline: November 13, 2019 https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

JHS Seniors: Jones High School Scholarship Eligibility: Must have completed their junior and senior years at Jones High School, and be a graduating senior from Jones High School. A GPA ≥ 3.0 and ACT ≥ 19. Demonstrate participation in at least one extracurricular activity at the high school or in the community. Financial need is considered. Funds may be used for educational related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Jones High School Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by the citizens of Jones to encourage high school graduates to pursue higher education. This is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation administered in conjunction with the faculty and administration of Jones High School. Award $2,000 Deadline 12/06/2019 Supplemental Questions Explain why you deserve to be a recipient of this scholarship and describe your academic and career goals that you can achieve with this award. (Please limit to 500 words.) Will you complete both your junior year and senior year of high school at Jones? Did you submit your household's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile and attach a FAFSA - or a 1040 if you cannot complete the FAFSA.) Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: Community Foundation Scholars NOTE: To apply for this scholarship, please complete all of the components of the (1) General Application and then (2) the Senior High School Student Application. Meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting all required components/fields on the Senior High School Student Application will automatically move an applicant into the Community Foundation Scholars applicant pool. The Community Foundation Scholars applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school that participates in the “Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.”: https://www.occf.org/documents/cogcn/communityfoundationscholars.pdf Selection is based on applicant’s commitment to education and community (demonstrated extracurricular activities and community service). The Community Foundation Scholar award is a one-year award of $2,000 and can be used at any academically accredited public or independent/private, nonprofit educational institution in the United States including vocational/technical centers. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses; payments are made directly to the school. Requirements Graduating senior of a high school that participates in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. Student has unweighted GPA between 3.25 and 3.79. Student’s application and letter of reference must demonstrate and describe the applicant’s commitment to education and commitments to community (extra-curricular activities and community service). Submit a photo on the Senior High School Student Application. In 1997, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Trustee Scholarship Initiative was established to encourage more students in central Oklahoma to further their education after high school. Award $2,000 Deadline 12/06/2019 Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: 95th Division Scholarship Eligibility Requirements of Application: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or a student enrolled in a college or vocational degree program. Applicants must be a descendant of a member of one of the various components** of the 95th Division. Unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 2.5. Applicants must plan to attend any fully-accredited, profit or not-for-profit college, university or vocational school offering a two-year or a four-year curriculum in the United States. Preference for financial need **"Components" include World War II, or the various transitions of the Division as part of the Army Reserves. Questions about service records can be directed by email to the following contact: contact@newforums.com The 95th Division Scholarship is a one-time award with an opportunity to reapply. Recipients may be considered for additional years of scholarship funding, but the recipient must reapply for the 95th Division Scholarship. No one student may receive the scholarship more than four years. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school. The 95th Division established this scholarship through an initial gift to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The 95th Division Scholarship fund encourages graduating high school students who are descendants of a soldier who served in any component of the 95th Division to pursue post-secondary education. Elements of the 95th Division are located in most areas of the United States, and soldiers/veterans of the Division may be found in any of the 50 states. This is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Award $2,000 Deadline 05/01/2020 Supplemental Questions Name of most recently attended school: Cumulative GPA from most recently attended school (report your unweighted GPA only): College currently attending or college you plan to attend: Major or Area of Academic Interest: Submit the name and email address of a person (school counselor, teacher or community leader) who can submit a letter of reference on your behalf. FAFSA: Please attach your FAFSA Student Aid Report (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the next academic year. Read help text for assistance as the FAFSA application. FAFSA submission opens October 1, 2019, and will use 2017 tax information. Did you complete the transcript request portion on your High School Senior application OR the College Student application? If not, please make sure your transcript has been submitted. Describe your higher education goals and how life events/experiences have led you to these goals? Is the 95th Division member you are related to active or retired? What is your relationship to the 95th Division member? (example: child, grandchild, etc.) Enter the time of service for the 95th Division member: Enter the subordinate unit the 95th Division member served in: Rank of the 95th Division member: If you have some verification of the ancestor's assignment to the 95th Division -- like an evaluation report, an assignment order, the DD214 form, or some reasonable historical document -- please upload a copy. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: Elsie Mae 'Nat' Glosemeyer Scholarship Eligibility: A graduate of one of the designated public high schools/alternative schools, or have attained a GED, in eastern Oklahoma County (east of I-35). Financial need is considered. The scholarship may be used at public schools (college or vocational) in Oklahoma. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses. Payments are made directly to the school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Elsie Mae ‘Nat’ Glosemeyer Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by friends and family of Ms. Glosemeyer to honor her work with students participating in the Oklahoma Job Training Partnership Act. The scholarship honors her work with students who were ‘at-risk’ of not fulfilling their educational potential. Award $2,000 Deadline 02/15/2020 Supplemental Questions Name of most recently attended school: Will you graduate or have you graduated from a high schools/alternative schools in eastern Oklahoma County (east of I-35): Carl Albert, Choctaw, Christian Heritage Academy, Crooked Oak, Del City, Harrah, Jones, Luther, Moore, Midwest City or Star Spencer? Have you obtained your GED? Cumulative GPA from most recently attended school (report your unweighted GPA only): College currently attending or college you plan to attend: Major or Area of Academic Interest: Submit the name and email address of a person (school counselor, teacher or community leader) who can submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Explain the obstacles you have overcome in preparing yourself for education after high school. (Please limit to 500 words.) Did you submit your household's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for the coming year when you completed the General Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that financial need may be considered for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the General Application/Student Profile and attach a FAFSA - or a 1040 if you cannot complete the FAFSA.) apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano & Vocal Music Education Fund Eligibility: Applicants may be a graduating high school senior or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Applicants must be attending or plan on attending the University of Oklahoma College of Music. Applicants must have cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Student must be Oklahoma state resident and US citizen. Two awards will go out each year; one for piano music education and one for vocal music education. Financial need is considered. Recipients of the Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano and Vocal Music Education Fund may reapply for the scholarship each year (4 award maximum). Funds must be used at The University of Oklahoma College of Music for the cost of tuition, fees, required books and supplies. Payments are made directly to the school. Payments are issued in the following academic year. The Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano and Vocal Music Education Fund is established in 2012 to provide scholarship opportunities for qualified students majoring in music education with an emphasis in piano or vocal music at the University of Oklahoma. Award $2,500 Deadline 05/01/2020 Supplemental Questions Name of most recently attended school: Cumulative GPA from most recently attended school (report your unweighted GPA only): Have you been accepted to the University of Oklahoma? Are you majoring in Music Education? Will your major have an emphasis on piano or vocal music? Submit the name and email address of a person (school counselor, teacher or community leader) who can submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Either select Option 1: Upload a digital file of a personal musical performance. Or select Option 2: Enter the URL of an online recording of a personal musical performance. What are you studying/what do you want to study, why is your school a good fit for you, and what are your career goals? FAFSA: Please attach your FAFSA Student Aid Report (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the next academic year. Read help text for assistance as the FAFSA application. FAFSA submission opens October 1, 2019, and will use 2017 tax information. apply at www.occf.org/scholarships