Jones High School

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

JHS Seniors Rick Nagel Family Scholarship Fund for the Boys & Girls Clubs Eligibility: Graduating high school senior who has been active at a Boys & Girls Club facility in Oklahoma County. Alumni/ae who have graduated within the last two years may also apply. Applicants must be active at a Boys & Girls Club in Oklahoma County for a minimum of two years prior to high school graduation and in good standing. Student must have an unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 2.5. Preference for students going on to study in a STEM related degree program. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board at any accredited vocational, technical, 2-year or 4-year school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Rick Nagel Family Scholarship Fund for the Boys & Girls Clubs was established in 2017 by Rick Nagel. The fund encourages worthy students who participated in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County through high school graduation to pursue higher academic achievement. This is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Award varies Deadline 03/01/2020 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: LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Please submit the name and email address of someone at your Boys & Girls Club who can submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The person you request a letter from should be able to speak to your character, abilities and capacity in the areas of education, leadership and community service. 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? Describe your achievements and involvement with your local Boys & Girls Club, listing the number of years you have been active, the name of your club, and the impact that involvement has had on your life. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS SENIORS: Michael Joel Weiss Scholarship Fund Eligibility: Employee or dependent of an employee of Carts and Parts Employee or dependent of an employee of Othello’s, Inc. restaurant group Preference to students with financial need. (Dependent is defined as a child of an employee, who is still on the employee’s medical insurance (26 years of age or younger). All applicants will be verified by the Carts and Parts or Othello’s, Inc., Human Resources Department. 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. This scholarship has a reapplication process. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Michael Joel Weiss Scholarship Fund is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation established by the Michael Joel Weiss Scholarship Fund Trust. Award varies Deadline 03/01/2020 Supplemental Questions Please select your connection to Carts and Parts or Othello's, Inc., below: How long have you worked at Carts and Parts or Othello's, Inc.? The college, vocational, or technical school I currently attend or plan to attend is: The name of the degree or certification program is: Unweighted GPA: Describe your career goals and how your education will help you achieve them. (Please limit to 500 words.) Please submit the name and email address of someone--teacher/professor, guidance counselor, principal, community leader, or employer--who can submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The person you request a letter from should be able to speak to your abilities and capacity in the areas of education, leadership and community service. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS Seniors: Just a reminder, when you are applying for Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships and complete the general application and the Senior High Application, you still have not applied for any scholarships. You need to log in to your account and go to your dashboard and then recommended opportunities and apply for each scholarship individually. If you have any questions, see Mr. Moses.

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN UCO: UCO would like to invite you to an event this Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11:00 am -2:00 pm called Central Saturday. Central Saturday is an event designed to highlight housing to admitted and prospective students and their parents. Take a tour of the residence halls and the campus, connect with campus resources, and get assistance completing the online application for housing. Admissions counselors will be on-site to help prospective students with their university application. Lunch and football tickets are included with Central Saturday attendance and its free! Click the link below for registration https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/visit-central/specialty-campus-visits

JHS SENIORS: Tulsa University is extending its Application Fee Waiver and Priority Admission Consideration deadline to Friday, November 15

JHS SENIORS: Discover Your Unlimited Opportunities in Pharmacy The University of Oklahoma - College of Pharmacy The Pharm.D. Early Assurance Program (PEAP) provides a path for high school students who are highly motivated toward the pharmacy profession and are focused, committed, and determined to succeed in attaining their goal in a shorter time frame. PEAP is a six-year pathway to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy. Accepted students will receive personalized course advising each semester in the program, complete pharmacy shadowing, community service projects and attend leadership seminars, all of which will prepare you to begin your Pharm.D. program beginning of your junior year. Students who successfully complete the PEAP program are guaranteed an interview to The OU College of Pharmacy. Application Deadline is March 1st For more information and to apply go to https://pharmacy.ouhsc.edu/programs/doctor-of-pharmacy/pharm-d-early-assurance-program-hs-seniors

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN OU's NROTC Program: The Navy ROTC program is a great opportunity for your students to earn a scholarship. The program is for leaders who desire to serve as an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps and lead America’s finest in the Naval Services. Additionally, the NROTC program at OU offers an opportunity to compete for a $3,000 freshman scholarship that is awarded in the fall semester based on academics, physical fitness, and performance in the unit. For fall 2020, there will be up to 11 of these scholarships available. How your students can join OU NROTC: 1 – Apply for the national scholarship their senior year of high school. The deadline for this is December 31 of their senior year. Typically, students complete the application process during the summer between the junior and senior year in high school or very early in the senior year. 2 – The College Program, which is essentially the NROTC equivalent of being a walk-on football player on a college football team. The NROTC unit does not pay for any of the costs associated with their schooling, and at the end of their freshman and sophomore years in college, they have an opportunity to earn a three-year or two-year scholarship, respectively. If students participate in this program, they need to be prepared to pay for the full cost of college for the first two years at the university. The College Program application process runs from January 1–May 1 each year for the upcoming fall semester. Participation in the NROTC program also grants in-state tuition to the University of Oklahoma for out-of-state residents. The minimum requirement for scholarship applications are as follows: Navy: ACT/SAT Math – 21/540 ACT/SAT English (ACT) or Verbal (SAT) – 22/550 Combined Score of Math and English (ACT) Verbal (SAT): 47/1200 Marine: ACT – 22 Combined SAT – 1000 Combined College Program applications below these minimums will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information, visit the https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ which contains a vast amount of information about the NROTC program nationwide. Additionally, this is where students will submit their application for the NROTC scholarship. You can also visit the http://www.ou.edu/rotc/nrotc where students can learn about our program and request an application for the College Program.