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TEACHERS: PLEASE POST STUDENTS: SHARE WITH PARENTS Gregory-Portland High School SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER November 25, 2013 School Code: 442990

Please Feel Free to Visit the Counseling Department for any questions about college and scholarships Lead Counselor: Mrs.West A-Go Counselor: Mrs. Teel Gr-Pa Counselor: Ms. Mendoza Pe-Z Registrar: Mrs. Powers Office Secretary: Mrs. Henderson

Scholarship information from previous newsletter still available: #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16 .

SCHOLARSHIPS NO. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP NAME AMOUNT SELECTION CRITERIA DEADLINE 17 Marist College Four Year Scholarship 4 year full To be Eligible a student ASAP; but no tuition, must: later than room & 1) Enroll in the Fall 2014 Feb 1, 2014 www.marist.edu/admission/technologyscholarships board semester; 2) Studying Computer Science/Information Technology & System. 18 Student’s Texas Nursery & Landscape Association $1,000 To be Eligible a student March 14, 2014 Choice Scholarship must: 1) Major in horticulture or related field; www.tnlaonline.org 2) HS senior or returning college student. 19 Student’s Charles, Lela, & Mary Slough Foundation Up to To be Eligible a student April 1, 2014 Choice Scholarship $5000 must: 1) Be a Texas resident www.midland.edu/slough 2) Be financially need.

20 Student’s Area Go Texan Scholarship $18,000 To be Eligible a student Feb 24, 2014 Choice within Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo must: Texas 1) Us citizen; 2) Texas resident; www.hlsr.com/Scholarships 3) Ranked in top 1/3 of class. Student’s San Patricio Go Texan Scholarship $1000 To be Eligible a student Feb 24, 2014 21 Choice within must: Texas 1) mail in front info page of the online scholarship www.hlsr.com/Scholarships form from above; 22 Student’s Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Various To be Eligible a student June 20, 2014 Choice within Scholarship must compete at least Texas once: www.tilf.uiltexas.org 1)at the UIL Academic State Meet; 2) or qualify as an Outstanding Soloist at the TSSEC. 23 Student’s AXA Achievement Scholarship $ 2,000 To be Eligible a student Dec 15, 2013 Choice with US News & World Report $10,000 must: $25,000 1) Be active in your www.axa-achievement.com community; 2) Led a project that benefits others; 3) Overcome personal challenges.

Other Opportunities

MeritAid.com is a FREE resource that helps students find merit aid scholarships from colleges before they apply.

ON-LINE PRACTICE FOR ACT/SAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT: www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com www.number2.com and www.studyhall.com www.collegefortexans.com use the TOPCAT link

NCAA FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES: www.fastweb.com www.cashe.com www.csfa.org www.wiredscholar.com www.scholarships.com www.SchoolSoup.com www.discovercolleges.com

MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THIS SITE: www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/scholarship/scalhs.html

Need Money for College? Go to www.studentaid.ed.gov

TIPS FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

1. SAT and/or ACT testing prior to the senior year provides time to retake the tests for improved scores and makes the test scores available when needed for scholarships and college entry.

2. Mail applications well in advance of the deadline.

3. Mail all required forms and documents in the same package to avoid lost forms, incomplete submissions and disqualification.

4. Submit only documents requested. Additional information is not used to determine the applicant’s status. 5. Submit all requested information in the form required (example: GPA in a 4-point un-weighted grade scale).

6. Basic musts for students and counselors: [1] Write clearly; [2] Complete all required information; [3] complete only those sections designated for you; [4] Secure all required signatures; [5] Read instructions carefully; and [6] Submit only the information requested.

7. When submitting tax information for financial aid, be sure the form shows the adjusted gross income, the number of dependents covered by that income, and any other required data. The first page of the standard Federal 1040 tax return provides the information. Submit only copies of tax forms unless originals are required.

8. Apply for Scholarships for which you are qualified.

9. Answer only the questions asked when given the opportunity for a written response. Additional information is not used to determine the applicant’s status.

Dates to Remember: SAT January 27 th ~ Registration Deadline; January 25th ~ Test ACT January 10th ~ Registration Deadline; February 8th ~ Test