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FOR SENIORS April 19, 2017

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HIGHLIGHTED BELOW!

The Guidance Office publishes this scholarship newsletter bi-monthly. This publication advertises local scholarship opportunities and as we receive them. You may also access this newsletter through http://chs.capetigers.com/Guidance.aspx .

MEET THE GUIDANCE STAFF

A-E F-L M-R S-Z Angela Mueller Nita DuBose Laura McClard Natalie Ries

Registrar

Jacki Ainsworth APPLYING TO UNIVERSITIES

When applying to a two or four-year school, most colleges require applications to be completed on online. There is an application fee and students will need to use a debit or credit card to pay the application processing fee. Application fees will vary among schools. Some applications have a section to be completed by a counselor to verify test scores, class rank and/or grade point average. After the application is submitted you must complete a “Transcript Request Form” to have an official transcript mailed to the designated school. Transcript Request Forms are located in the Guidance Resource Room. Please turn in all Transcript Request Forms to Ms. Ainsworth in registrar. This process takes several days, so keep this in mind when submitting applications close to deadlines.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Students who need a letter of recommendation to be included with an application should complete a “Letter of Recommendation Request Form”, which is located in the Central Guidance Resource Room. These forms should be given to the faculty member at least 1-2 weeks prior to the mailing of the application.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. Chapter B.I., Missouri P.E.O. Anniversary Scholarship – $500  Must be a female senior  Must be pursuing a two or four-year undergraduate degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S.  Must be a resident of Cape Girardeau  Must demonstrate past experience in volunteerism and leadership or community service through school, church, service club or other organization  Must submit one letter of recommendation from non-family member regarding the applicant’s integrity and moral character  You may pick up a copy of the application in the Guidance Resource Room  Deadline: May 1, 2017

2. 2017 Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship - $2,500 (up to 1020 scholarships awarded)  Must complete high school or earned a GED by Spring 2017  Must be enrolled in a career or technical degree/certificate granting program in Fall 2017 that will lead to employment  Must demonstrate financial need; applicants must be Pell Grant eligible  Must be a US citizen  Must be under the age of 30  To apply go to https://application2.horatioalger.org/Security/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f  Deadline (first priority): June 15, 2017

3. Booster Club Scholarship  Must be a graduate of CHS  Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 through the 7th semester  Must have demonstrated good character, school and/or community involvement, potential to succeed and desire to become a useful citizen  Must be enrolled at a two or four-year institution as a full-time student beginning the fall semester after graduation  Must submit at least two teacher recommendations  You may pick up a copy of the application in the Guidance Resource Room  Turn in completed application to Ms. DuBose to submit to scholarship committee by the deadline below  Deadline: April 21, 2017

4. The CHS 60’s Reunion Scholarship Scholarship Criteria:  Must be a graduating senior from Cape Central High School  Must have a cumulative GPA of “B” or better through the seventh semester  Must include a copy of your transcript with the application (see Ms. Ainsworth or a school counselor)  Must show financial need  Must have demonstrated good character, school and/or community involvement, potential to succeed and the desire to become a useful citizen  Must submit one (1) teacher (other than a counselor) and one (1) non-related adult along with their application  Pick up a copy of the application in the Guidance Resource Room  Deadline: April 28, 2017

5. Physics Alumni Scholarship - $1,000 – renewable for 3 years with a 3.0 GPA ($4,000 total)  Awarded to an entering freshman majoring in Physics, Engineering Physics or Physics Education.  Must have a minimum ACT score of 24  To learn more about programs above pick up a brochure in the Guidance Resource Room  To apply go to http://www.semo.edu/physics  If you have questions please contact Dr. Probst at [email protected] or call 573.651.2167  Deadline: May 1, 2017

6. Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship - $1,000  Must pursue a fashion related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college  Must have a demonstrable record of academic success  Must have a passion and drive for a fashion related career  To apply go to http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship- program  Deadline: June 1, 2017

7. Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship – $1,000  Must pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college  Must demonstrable record of academic success  Must have a passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career  To apply go to http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom- aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program  Deadline: June 1, 2017 8. The 2017 Aspiring Nurse Scholarship – $1,000  Must have a track record of academic excellence in science and mathematics  Must have a passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare  To apply go to : http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/node/17039  Deadline: June 30, 2017

9. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - $1,000  Must write an essay between 500 and 1000 words  Full details are available on the website  To apply go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm  Deadline: June 12, 2017

10. The OMBAR Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship - $1,000  Must pursue a business related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college  Must demonstrable record of academic success  Must have a passion and drive for a business career  To apply go to http://www.onlinembareport.com/ombar-aspiring-business-professional- scholarship-program  Deadline: June 1, 2017

11. Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship (Bright Flight, Maximum $3,000)  Must have a composite score on the ACT or SAT in the top 3 % of all Missouri students taking those tests  Students who score in the top 5 % may also qualify, contingent upon sufficient funding

12. State Technical College of Missouri Scholarships ($200 - $1200)  Student Government Association – Scholarships of $200 or more are given for leadership roles in organizations such as student government, yearbook or newspaper. Students are nominated by a student government sponsor.  Resident Assistants – able to get a fee reduction equal to the cost of double room rent. See the Resident Manager for a job description and application  Girls State Scholarship – applicant must be a Missouri Girls State Citizen and rank in the top 30% of her high school class. Recipient will receive a work grant valued at $1,200 per year, renewable if a 3.000 GPA is maintained and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester is completed at State Tech. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.  Boys State Scholarship – applicant must be a Boy’s State citizen and rank in the top 30% of his high school class. The recipient will receive a work grant valued at $1,200 per year, renewable if a 3.000 GPA is maintained and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester is completed at State Tech. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

13. B. Davis Scholarship - $1,000  To apply go to http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm.  Write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.  Submissions must be sent by email to [email protected].  If you have questions, contact the director at the email above.  Deadline: May 22, 2017

14. Christian College Scholarship Drawing - $2,500  To apply go to http://www.christianconnector.com/christiancollegesform.cfm?adref=cxp

15. College Week Live Scholarship - $1,000  Sign up for College Week Live  Visit 5 college pages of your choice on any day this month  You’re entered! $$$$  To apply go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com/sign-up/partners? refcode=PAR_CARNEGIE_SPRING2014_WEB

16. Christian College EDGE Scholarship - $1,000  To apply go to https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/collegexpress/15780278b37f82f8

17. AdmitSee Tant to Win Scholarship - $5,000  Must be a US citizen  Must complete form  Essay requirement – limit 100 words  To apply to go https://www.admitsee.com/high-school-college-scholarships? ref=COLLEGEXPRESS  Deadline: The winner for the semester will be selected within two weeks of the December 15th and June 15th deadlines. Winner is notified by email and phone

18. CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship - $2,000  Must be a high school student and planning to attend a four-year university  Must complete a free CaptainU Profile by filling out from  To apply go to http://www.captainu.com/scholarship? tag=carnegie&campaign=carnegie&utm_campaign=carnegie  Winner will be selected each quarter

19. Andrew Flushche Scholarship - $500  Must have been accepted into a college, university or trade school  United States citizen  Want to see how creative and convincing you can be with your video. Make sure it is geared towards your peers. Videos can be technical, narrative, documentary, fiction or any other video style you can think of. Video selfies will not be considered. Be creative! Video must be yours. Music videos taken YouTube will not be considered.  To apply go to https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/  Spring Deadline: July 31, 2017

C.I.P. Scholarship - $1,000 Deadline: May 31 http://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/1000-cip-scholarship/2016390/?utm_source=In- House&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GC_CXSS_020417

10 Words or Less Scholarship - $500 Deadline: June 30 http://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/10-words-or-less-scholarship/5003456/?utm_source=In- House&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GC_CXSS_020417

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$1,000 Scholarship: Active Life Scholarship to Tackle Your Weakness Due Date: May 31

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$5,000 Scholarship: CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes Due Date: June 30

$500-$25,000 Scholarship: Project Paradigm Due Date: May 1

$2,500-$25,000 Scholarship: Live Mas Scholarship Due Date: May 12

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COLLEGE VISITS

Students are allowed two days per year to visit college campuses and to attend admission events. If you would like to visit a college or university please pick up a College Day Attendance Form from your counselor and notify Mrs. Jackson regarding your absence prior to the event dates. The College Day Attendance Form will be your permission slip that requires a student, counselor and parent signature.

Check the student announcements to find out when a college representative is visiting our campus. To meet with a college rep, please sign up at the front desk in the guidance office. You must sign up prior to the day of the event to attend.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  Sate Deadline – February 1, 2017 for priority consideration. Applications will be received through April 1, 2017 by midnight, Central Time.  Federal Deadline – June 30, 2018. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 15, 2018.  Use 2015 tax year information  Use the IRS data retrieval tool to import tax information directly from the IRS during the FAFSA application process January 15 is the recommended FAFSA completion date to meet the February 1 financial aid priority processing deadline. Go to fafsa.gov to file online. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at (573) 651-2253.

ACT TEST DATES

Test Date Registration Deadline

June 10 May 5

SAT TEST DATES

Test Date Registration Deadline

May 6 April 7 - 21 June 3 May 9 - 19

The high school code is: 260-490