Jones High School

Great job today teachers and students on having a remote learning day. For Thursday, February 3 Jones Public Schools will have no school due to snow. Everyone enjoy the snow and be safe.

JHS Seniors planning to attend EOC Technology Center upon graduation for Firefighting/EMT Program: The David "Little Man" Nelson Memorial Scholarship is now open. Application deadline is May 1. Complete attached application and submit to address on application before May 1. The individual selected will be awarded a $2500 scholarship to cover costs of the EMT/Firefighter Program at EOC. Application is attached below https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1834580/Little_Man_Scholarship_Fund.doc.pdf

Shell Scholarships for High School Seniors Graduating high school seniors who have an interest in the energy industry and have demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science may qualify to receive either the Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship or the Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship. To apply, students must plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors: geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil electrical, geological, mechanical or petroleum engineering at a Shell specified institution. To qualify for the Incentive Fund Scholarship, students must be a member of an underrepresented minority group. Award Amount: 20 awards; $2,500 Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/shell-graduate-program/scholarships.html#vanity-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hlbGwudXMvY2FyZWVycy9zdHVkZW50cy1hbmQtZ3JhZHVhdGVzL3NjaG9sYXJzaGlwcy9zY2hvbGFyc2hpcC1vcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzLWZvci1oaWdoLXNjaG9vbC1zZW5pb3JzLmh0bWw

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Do you consider yourself an aspiring artist? The Create-A-Greeting-Card scholarship asks applicants to create a greeting card! Students may submit their original artwork, photograph or computer graphics to be used on a greeting card made by The Gallery Collection. The winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship and their school will receive $1,000. Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: March 2, 2022 https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm?location=static-lower

Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship The Claes Nobel Future Female Leader award was established to encourage and empower young women to assume future leadership roles in their colleges and universities, their careers and communities and to become mentors for the young women following in their footsteps. This scholarship awards ten female high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships to assist with college expenses. Applicants must also have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Application Requirements: 500-800-word essay describing how you will succeed one day as a leader in your field of study Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional) Color headshot Academic resume Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial) Educator recommendation Award Amount: 10 awards; $1,000 each Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/claes-nobel-future-female-leader-scholarship/

Oklahoma Cattleman's Association Scholarships The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) offers scholarships to current college students attending an Oklahoma college or university, as well as graduating high school seniors who have an interest in the beef cattle industry. “The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the West and the viability of Oklahoma’s beef cattle industry through research and education,” said Taylor Shackelford, OCF Coordinator. The OCF will distribute more than $53,000 in scholarships to students in 2021. Applicants fill out one application to apply for multiple scholarships. Award Amount: Varies Deadline: March 25, 2022 https://www.okcattlemen.org/scholarship-opportunities-menu

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarship SEG encourages the study of geophysics and related geosciences through the generosity of donors such as Anadarka, Chevron and Equinor. Funds may be applied to tuition, books and fees and awarded based on merit. To qualify, applicants must either be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student. Students must also intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. Students from all over the world have been recipients of this scholarship. Award Amount: Varies; $500-$10,000 Deadline: March 1, 2022 https://seg.org/Scholarships

One Little Person Scholarship The One Little Person Scholarship is intended to highlight the importance one individual can have on the life of a student. Applicants will submit a personal statement describing the “one little person” in their life and how they were influential. The statement should also answer “why you chose your specific major” and “what you plan to do to change the world.” The scholarship is open to Oklahoma graduating high schoolers or undergraduate students of African American descent. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: March 1, 2022 https://www.olperson.com/scholarship

Microsoft disAbility Scholarship Microsoft’s disAbility employee resource group represents employees with conditions such as hearing loss, blindness, mobility disabilities and dyslexia. They collaborate with product teams to design, develop and build accessible, inclusive products. They also seek to empower and enable high school seniors with disabilities, assisting them in targeting a career in the technology industry. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Students must submit three essays answering the following prompts: Describe how you plan to be engaged in the technology industry, technology law or policy in your career. Share your vision of how Microsoft can innovate its future devices and services solutions to creatively and successfully support those living with disabilities in the workplace and in daily life to reach their potential. Describe your financial need for this scholarship. Award Amount: $5,000 annually for 4 consecutive years Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

Foster Care to Success Scholarship Foster Care to Success is a college fund for foster youth that provides annual scholarships to support students seeking additional education. A variety of undergraduate scholarships are offered to students who have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other postsecondary school. These scholarships can be renewable for up to five years if the student remains compliant with the program requirements. Award Amount: $2,500-$5,000 Deadline: March 31, 2022 https://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/

KJK Special Education Scholarship Special education students have unique circumstances and must overcome challenges that other students may not typically encounter in their education. In addition to students, we have a special place in our hearts for those who feel a calling to teach these amazing students. Teachers who dedicate their careers to teaching special education students demonstrate a rare gift through their patience and compassion, while providing personalized experiences for their students to ensure that they are given the same opportunity to receive a meaningful education. In order to support individuals who are the backbones for their school's special education programs, we are excited to announce the KJK Special Education Scholarship. The KJK Special Education Scholarship will reward future special education teachers as well as special education students looking to pursue additional education. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: February 28, 2022 https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/36735/kjk-special-education-scholarship

Courage to Grow Scholarship The "Courage To Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. We don't want the college dreams and plans of so many to get lost in the financial shuffle. It takes a lot of determination and courage to forge ahead when sometimes it would be easier to give up. With the "Courage To Grow Scholarship," we strive to help students achieve their higher education goals. By taking away some of the concerns such as "how will I pay for college," students can concentrate on their education and focus on the task at hand. Today's economy is hard enough on a family; it is our desire to ease some of the financial burdens that a college education can put on individuals and their families. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: February 28, 2022 https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/?nowprocket=1

World of 7 Billion Student Video Contest Population growth is a threat multiplier – it makes other problems worse and more difficult to combat. Through the World of 7 Billion student video contest, middle and high schoolers are given the platform to think critically about global challenges related to population and share what they think we should do to fix it. Explain how population growth impacts one of the following global challenges and offer an idea for a sustainable solution. The global challenges are: agriculture and food, urbanization, or ocean health. Award Amount: Multiple awards; Varies Deadline: February 22, 2022 https://www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest/

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Award Amount: 3 awards; Varies Deadline: February 20, 2022 https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships Helping to educate the next generation of hospitality professionals is the essential work of the AHLA Foundation. Students are empowered. Careers are launched. The workforce is assured. The Foundation's mission is to help people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. We achieve this by giving them necessary tools, resources, and education, so they can launch long-term careers in our great industry. Award Amount: 9 awards; Varies Deadline: February 15, 2022 https://www.ahlafoundation.org/scholarships

John Lennon Scholarship Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation, this scholarship program honors the memory of one of the preeminent songwriters of the 20th century: John Lennon. Through the generosity of Ono and Gibson Musical Instruments, three scholarships totaling $20,000 are presented annually for the best original songs in any musical genre. Over the past twenty years, more than $400,000 in scholarships has been awarded to talented young musicians from colleges and universities throughout the United States, making this award one of the nation’s most esteemed accolades for emerging songwriters. Award Amount: 3 awards; $20,000 Deadline: February 4, 2022 https://bmifoundation.org/applications/rules/john_lennon_scholarships_rules

JHS Seniors: OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Scholarship The OGE Positive Energy Scholarship was established in 2018 by the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation. This scholarship encourages worthy students from the OG&E service territory to pursue a degree in higher education. Since launching the program in 2018, OGE has awarded nine scholarships – totaling $540,000 – to high school seniors who commit to attending college in Oklahoma or Arkansas. Award Amount: $15,000 Deadline: Feb. 15, 2022 https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/3771

Students that participated in Chad Cargill's ACT Prep yesterday: Remember for this workshop to help raise your ACT scores you need to practice the information he shared regularly until you test.

Black History Month Information from Jones High School. #SHIRLEYCHISOLM #KNOWLEDGEISPOWER #RESPECT #DIVERSITY

Jones Public Schools will utilize remote learning (students will work from home) for Wednesday, February 2 due to possible inclement weather. Staff will report to school Wednesday, February 2.