Jones High School

One Friday each fall the University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Criminal Justice hosts CJ Day. This event introduces students to the CJ program at UCO and professionals in the Criminal Justice field. This year’s event is on Friday, September 24, 2021 at UCO’s main campus in Edmond. We provide guests with a free lunch so registration is required. Here is a link to the registration and event webpage: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uco-criminal-justice-day-2021-tickets-129339412665

JHS students looking for employment. Chick-fila in Edmond is hiring. See attached flyer for more information and how to apply.

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is live! By sharing an original essay describing a leader who demonstrated political courage as described by President Kennedy in his book, Profiles in Courage, you could win up to $10,000 for college! Sixty-five years ago, John F. Kennedy described the stories of eight U.S. senators who demonstrated great courage under enormous pressure in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book Profiles in Courage. Today, the problems facing our leaders are different, but President Kennedy’s message still applies. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is a great way to recognize a courageous leader who has inspired you. All essays must be submitted by January 14, 2022 — so don’t wait! For More information and to apply go to https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship To apply, applicants are asked to submit a 250 word-essay to answer this question: Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive. Award Amount: $2,000 Deadline: October 31, 2021 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

Olin E. Teague Memorial Scholarship To encourage talented young people to pursue careers in the aerospace industry, the National Space Club and Foundation offer resources and scholarships to students. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors. Students must submit an official transcript, one letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher and a five-page research paper discussing a personal aerospace research project the student has conducted. Award Amount: $4,000 Deadline: October 15, 2021 https://www.spaceclub.org/education/olin-teague.html

Get Up! Get Active! Scholarship The Get Up! Get Active! scholarship encourages students to identify and take action to improve a weakness and begin to transform it into a strength. Applicants are required to answer one of the following questions in 3-5 sentences: What do you consider one of your greatest weaknesses? -OR- Why is it important to try to improve a weakness? This award is open to current high school or college students age 15 years or older. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: October 31, 2021 http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-weakness/

ExtremeTerrain Scholarship ExtremeTerrain is offering two $2,500 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Students should submit a 700 – 1500-word essay that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands. Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: October 15, 2021 https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html

CheapAutoInsurance.org Commercial Video Scholarship CheapAutoInsurance.org will award a $500 scholarship to a student who creates their best rendition of an auto insurance commercial. The commercial must be an original creation that shows good or bad driving habits. All high school seniors and college students with a 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: October 1, 2021 https://www.cheapautoinsurance.org/commercial-video-scholarship-win-500-to-help-pay-for-college/

AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship At AmericanTrucks we’re passionate about our mission to Serve the Community that supports us. We've recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. Educational programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders and it’s our goal to be involved in a meaningful way. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer a $2500 scholarship to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: October 15, 2021 https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html

OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP Oklahoma Scholarship Competition Each year, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame makes available cash scholarships and tuition grants to high school students who have studied Oklahoma’s history and heritage. Through the Oklahoma Scholarship Competition, students in grades 9 through 12 test their knowledge on Oklahoma history, geography, and its people. Students compete for scholarships in the county in which they attend school. Those with high scores in each county receive a minimum of a $1,000 cash scholarship or tuition grant to an Oklahoma college or university. Each of Oklahoma’s 77 counties has at least ten scholarships available. Scholarships are made possible through generous donations by individuals, corporations, and Oklahoma colleges and universities. https://oklahomahof.com/scholarships

Spring Meadow - Fund Your Future Scholarships Gather your general submission information along with two letters of recommendation and send them through the Horticultural Research Institute’s (HRI) online application system. You may be selected to receive one of eight scholarships that are offered to students who are interested in careers in horticulture. Only one application is required to apply for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Award Amount: 8 awards; $500-$4,000 Deadline: September 10, 2021 https://www.hriresearch.org/scholarship-application-and-resources

Speak Up! Scholarship This scholarship was created for students with a demonstrated passion for majoring in any of the communications fields, which include (but are not limited to) journalism, photojournalism, writing, editing, publishing, marketing, public relations and social media. An essay and other documents are required. Award Amount: 5 awards; $2,000 Deadline: September 30, 2021 https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/speak-up-scholarship/

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation Scholarship Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs provides scholarships up to $3,500 for students pursuing degrees that will lead to manufacturing careers. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to manufacturing career on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours). A 2.5 GPA is required for trade, community, or technical colleges or 3.0 GPA for universities. Award Amount: 3 awards; $1,500-$3,500 Deadline: September 30, 2021 https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships

Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow Scholarship As remembered by the American Bar Association, “It is undeniable that the late Justice [Ruth Bader} Ginsburg transformed the legal profession, the Supreme Court, and the fabric of American society through her tireless advocacy for gender equity.” This scholarship is offered to honor the blazing legacy of “Notorious RBG” by awarding 10 applicants with $1,000 each for their efforts to embody the spirit of RBG within their own communities. An essay of 500-800 words is required, as well as other documents listed on the scholarship website. Rising high school students and recently graduated 2021 high school seniors may apply. Applicants of any gender are eligible. Award Amount: 10 awards; $1,000 Deadline: September 15, 2021 https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/notorious-rbg-women-of-tomorrow-scholarship/

Military Scholarship for Veterans, Active Duty and Spouses To show thanks for the sacrifices made by the United States military and their families, Education Connection is offering a scholarship to help offset the costs of earning a degree and pursuing those next steps in your civilian career path. Applicants must be military active duty, honorably discharged, veteran or a spouse from any branch of the military. The scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2021 https://www.educationconnection.com/online-colleges/military-scholarship/

The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households. Each year it is awarded to 300 students, with the intent of helping hem realize their maximum potential. An applicant must be a high school senior from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American/Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander, and/or Hispanic American. They must be eligible to receive the Pell grant and a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident. Award Amount: Multiple awards; amount varies Deadline: September 15, 2021 https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship Texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a “safety-critical event.” To apply for this scholarship, complete the application form that will include a 140-character message about texting while driving. The application is open to any high school student or any level of college student, including graduate level. There is no age limit, but you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2021 http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/

Cameron Impact Scholarship The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, merit-based undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and community service. It is open to all applicants who maintain a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale in high school and are a full U.S. citizen, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. Award Amount: 10-15 awards; amount varies based on tuition Deadline: September 10, 2021 https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship

Because College is Expensive Scholarship The “Because College is Expensive” scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 24 months. The finalists will be asked to provide their FAFSA information and the winner will be chosen after evaluating the merits of their application. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: September 30, 2021 https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/

Cancer Horizons Scholarship Cancer Horizons strives to empower cancer patients, and this scholarship is an extension of their work. It is open to cancer patients (currently with cancer or recovering) and to those actively performing a role to help someone affected by cancer. Eligibility requirements: You have/had cancer or are assisting someone with cancer in your personal and/or academic life and you’ve been accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. You must also submit an essay and an official copy of your transcript. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 15, 2021 https://www.cancerhorizons.com/cancer-horizons-college-scholarship/