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ntertech Foundation STEM Scholarship One of Intertech Foundation’s priorities is to encourage young people to build science, engineering and technology skills. To further that pursuit, the foundation has announced their 2020 STEM scholarship for students interested in becoming professional software developers. Students can apply by submitting a resume, two letters of recommendations and a one page essay describing their dreams for after college. Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: March 15, 2020 https://www.intertech.com/About/Foundation/Scholarship

Foster Care to Success Foster Care to Success partners with organizations, foundations and individuals to deliver scholarships for foster care youth across the country. This funding gives young people the opportunity to reach their educational goals. To apply, students must submit an online application and meet the following eligibility requirements: Be under the age of 24 In foster care for 12 months leading to their 18th birthday Accepted into an accredited postsecondary school Award Amount: Multiple Awards, $2,500–$5,000 Deadline: March 31, 2020 https://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/

DNA Day Essay Contest The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is proud to offer their National DNA Day contest to all students in grades 9–12. National DNA Day celebrates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003. Students who enter the contest are encouraged to work with their teachers to craft an essay that examines the important concepts of genetics. Essays must be submitted by teachers. Award Amount: 13 awards, $100–$1,000 Deadline: March 4, 2020 https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics/k-12-education/dna-day/

Juniors or Seniors interested in OU. OU Admissions rep will be at Jones High School on March 3. IF you would like to visit with him please sign up with Mr. Moses

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 in state schools. You must fill out application at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/

JHS students in 9th through 12th Grade: THe American College FOundation is announcing its annual Visionary Scholarship Contest. Multiple awards are granted ranging from $1000-$5000. Deadline is May 1. See Attached flyer for more information and how to apply. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/576657/ACF-Visionary-Scholarship-Flyer-Counselors.pdf

JHS JUNIORS Interested in Rose State: • Junior Preview Day: We would love any Juniors interested in Rose State College to join us for Junior Preview Day on February 28th! We will share how it truly is #GreaterToBeARaider, but we will also have general information on career & degree exploration, FAFSA & Scholarship tips, Campus Life, and more!

ROSE STATE SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES: • Academic Scholars Program UPDATES! We were informed that the OSRHE Academic Scholars Program (Regents Scholarships) has been expanded as of December 9th pending finalization during the 2020 legislative session. So if you see any information online, it is more than likely the old information due to the Governor signing temporary rules until the legislator has finalized. In the past for a Community College, the qualification for consideration was a minimum of a 29 ACT with some additional current GPA/Class Rank options. Our institution has only had 5 to give out where they receive a tuition waiver plus $900 for books, fees, etc. o New! For a Community College, the qualification for consideration as a Regents Scholar is a minimum of a 26 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and 3.7 min GPA. The students will now receive an increase of $1100 to use for books/fees and Rose State College now will have 10 to award versus 5. We are excited to see more students eligible for this amazing scholarship. This is another reason to encourage students to indicate they would like to be considered for leadership seeing as our Regents Scholarships fall in that category! If you do not know much about the Academic Scholars Program, check out this link for more info: https://content.xap.com/media/7643/asp-program-rules.pdf. When we hear this has been signed in during the session, I will email you…but we have been told we can use these updates due to the Governor signing a temporary rule revision!

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN ROSE STATE: SPRING INTO ENROLLMENT OPENS APRIL1! Go to the following link for more information, all available dates and registration https://tinyurl.com/springintoenrollment2020

Wichita State is hosting its Black & Yellow Day is a program for high school juniors and seniors. These are all-day events on campus where students and guests have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus, and explore the hands-on learning opportunities available at WSU. We have two Black & Yellow Day programs this semester on Monday, February 17 and Friday, April 17 The event is $15 per student and $5 per guest and includes lunch in Shocker Hall Dining and a Shocker t-shirt. Students who would like to attend this event can register at Wichita.edu/Visit and click on "Admissions Events"

JHS Students interested in a one day summer internship in the field of marketing, business, public relations, advertising. See Mr. Moses or Mr. Watkins for more information.

ACM@UCO invites you to their Open House on Tuesday, February 25th from 3-6 PM. The event will give guests a close up look at all of the exciting things happening at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma. We will have student performances in our venue, audio production demonstrations in our studios, and will be offering tours of the facilities where you can learn more about our programs and student resources. Free refreshments will be provided.

Dr. Eugene S. Briggs Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Students who are residents of Oklahoma and are graduating, or have graduated, from an Oklahoma high school. Must have a financial need. Academic achievement, community service and need will all be reviewed in the application process. Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled full time in a course of study leading to a degree or certification at an academically accredited nonprofit institution in the United States. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses; payments are made directly to the school. Awards must be used within the immediate academic year after the award is granted. The Lions of Oklahoma established this memorial trust fund to perpetually memorialize and show appreciation to a fellow Oklahoma Lion, Dr. Eugene S. Briggs. He was the former president of Phillips University and a past international president of Lions Clubs. Award $2,500 Deadline 03/15/2020 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: Please write an essay (300-500 words) in which you share the following information about yourself and your goals: (a) Who and how did someone inspire you to continue your education? (b) Describe a defining moment in your life, and if it was a negative experience, how did you turn it around? (c) Are there any special circumstances in your life/family that will impact your educational goals? Please write a summary (100 words) about the Lions organization and services in Oklahoma. 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. Your application must be endorsed by a Lions Club. Please send an email to the Lions State Office (OKLions.Briggs@gmail.com); include the following information in your email: (1) your name, (2) your address, (3) your email and (4) your phone/cell number. Your email to the Lions State Office is your request for an endorsement and your consent for a member of Oklahoma Lions to contact you. 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. For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

Orner-Cook Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating seniors of an Oklahoma High School. A cumulative GPA ≥ 3.25. Preference may be given for study in languages, international business/economics, petroleum/geology, history, psychology or sociology. Financial need is considered. Funds may be used for educational related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited nonprofit institution in Oklahoma. Payments are made directly to the school. No more than six credit hours may be completed online each semester. The Orner-Cook Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that was established by Robert and Carolyn Cook Orner. Award $2,000 Deadline 02/15/2020 Supplemental Questions Please demonstrate your capacity for leadership by describing one extra-curricular activity you have participated in and explain how it has contributed to your goals. 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.) If you are unable to complete the FAFSA, please be sure to indicate your financial circumstances on your College Student Application under the unusual circumstances question. For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

H. W. Almen/West OKC Rotary Scholarship The West OKC Rotary established the H. W. Almen Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation with the purpose of providing scholarships for students graduating from high schools in Oklahoma. Eligibility: • Must be graduating senior from an Oklahoma high school (students who complete graduation requirements through home schooling are eligible). • A cumulative high school GPA ≥ 2.75. • Financial need is considered. Applicant’s family income cannot exceed $125,000 (Adjusted Gross Income on Form 1040 or FAFSA). Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses. Payments are made directly to the school. Award $4,000 Deadline 02/15/2020 Supplemental Questions Describe the object of Rotary in your community. (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.) If you are unable to complete the FAFSA, please be sure to indicate your financial circumstances on your College Student Application under the unusual circumstances question. Did you submit a picture of yourself when you completed the High School Senior Application? (NOTE: If you answered "no", please know that a picture is required for this scholarship, and to be eligible for this scholarship you need to return to the High School Senior Application and attach an appropriate picture/head shot.) For more information and to apply go to www,occf.org/scholarships

Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship Eligibility: • Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school that participates in the “Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.” A complete list of schools in the network can be found on this website under “Definitions” and “Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network”: https://www.occf.org/scholarshipfaq/ • Unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 OR an ACT score of 25 or greater. • Applicants must be a high school athlete going on to participate in a collegiate sport and have no known or existing athletic scholarship offer. • Preference will be given to one male and one female each year. The Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship is a one-time award. 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. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 5.1.2020 Please know that applicants must complete a General Application before applying to specific scholarship opportunities. Think of the General Application as setting up a Student Profile. Submitting a General Application does not mean that an applicant has applied for any scholarships. For more info and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

The Greater Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic Foundation is awarding fourteen (14) $1,500.00 scholarships to high school senior women meeting the following criteria: ​ 1. Will graduate from a public or private high school in the greater Oklahoma City area which includes Bethany, Choctaw, Crooked Oak, Deer Creek, Del City, Edmond, Harrah, Jones, Luther, Midwest City, Millwood, Moore, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Piedmont, Putnam City, Western Heights, and Yukon. 2. Will be attending a University in the state of Oklahoma with National Panhellenic Conference sorority affiliations in the fall of 2020. Eligible universities include: Cameron University, East Central University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University, Rogers State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, and University of Tulsa. If selected as a scholarship recipient, participation in the NPC sorority recruitment process is optional. Furthermore, if awarded, scholarship recipient must provide proof of enrollment from one of the listed universities by August 1, 2020. 3. Has obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 (unweighted), and a minimum score of 22 on the ACT or SAT score of at least 1120. 4. Immediate family members of Greater OKC Alumnae Panhellenic delegates are not eligible to apply. For more information and to apply go to http://www.okcpanhellenic.org

In honor of caregivers and their future career goals, 180 Medical created the Ron Howell Caregiver College Scholarship Award as a way to give back. Eligibility In order to be eligible to apply, students must be the primary unpaid caregiver for a family member or loved one with a chronic disability or medical condition requiring consistent in-home care. They must be planning to attend college in the United States as a legal resident for their Associate’s degree, undergraduate, or graduate degree in the fall of the year of application. However, please take note that this scholarship is not available to students in medical school. This is a 1000.00 scholarship. For more information and to apply go to https://www.180medical.com/caregiver-scholarship/

JHS Seniors: You are eligible to apply for the following Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships because you are a student at Jones High School> * Elsie Mae "Nat" Glosemeyer Scholarship * BSO Ivy Foundation Scholarship *Charles C. & Mary Lou Miles Scholarship *Commander Family Scholarship * Elaine Hahn Memorial Business Scholarship * Friends of Kim Jones-SHelton Scholarship * Fulmer Trombone and Musicians Scholarship *Jim Thomas/Bertha Teague Scholarship * Rick Nagel Scholarship Fund for the Boys and GIrls Clubs These are all great scholarships! For more information, deadlines and how to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships.

Invitation to the Prospective Teachers Academy - March 6 for high school junior and seniors Hello Future Teachers!! You are invited to the University of Central Oklahoma’s Prospective Teachers Academy on Friday, March 6th. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Teacher Education Program and so much more. Please take time to check out our flyer for details! We are able and willing to count this as a College Visitation Day for you! You are welcome to attend as an individual or with a group from your school with a faculty/administer/staff member. Seating is limited so register early. For more information and to register go to https://www.uco.edu/ceps/teacher-education-services/prospective-teachers-academy/