January 2021 

MORE SCHOLARSHIPS!!!  Fill out your FAFSA ASAP!!!!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.  Aristotle

Start applying to colleges of choice. You have 2 excused College visit days. Bring back proof of visit. Consider at least three colleges to attend consider cost, programs, quality and scholarships.

• **FAFSA  is available in October. All that are planning to go to college must fill this out. Colleges use this to determine scholarships and more. IT is FREE. FAFSA.gov   Both Parents and Students need ID numbers.  More information was placed on your Google classroom.
• College scholarship deadlines are coming up: Honors and PLC’s generally Feb. 1^st
• General Freshmen scholarships generally March 1^st: Check your college website for your deadlines.
• I will have a sheet for you to write down the colleges, vo-techs, military branch you need your final transcript sent to. Please put down all possible choices.

Athletes :

If attending a 4 year University to play sports, you need to register online at NCAAeligibility.org

If attending a 2 year NAIA Community College for sports register at https://play.mynaia.org/

Juniors: Naval Academy Summer Seminar and a Summer Stem opportunities

USNA SUMMER PROGRAMS

APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 4, 2021 AT 9:00 AM (EST)

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in high schoolSummer Seminar teaches students about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation's leaders.. summerseminar@usna.edu 

Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors

USNA Summer STEM is designed to spark and cultivate interest in the many academic disciplines which make up science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A hands-on, design-based program, Naval Academy Summer STEM will challenge students to think scientifically, problem-solve creatively, and work cooperatively in teams. Open to rising 9th, 10th and 11th graders, summerstem@usna.edu

Seniors, Junior, Sophomores:

Go to ACT.org to set up an account: Feb 6^th ACT sign up by Jan. 8  / March 12^th sign up for April 17^th test

Sophomores:

GCTC is not going to be here due to Covid concerns so you need to go to www.gctech.edu to register for the field you are interested in.

ICAP- By state law starting with your class of 2023 and following all students are to complete the ICAP requirements: Go to okcollegestart.org use your high school email to login and create your password. You are to take the career and college interest surveys, do written graduation ie. College or votech, military or job and workforce goals and progress toward these goals. Create an intentional sequence of courses that reflect progress toward the goal. Do these every year!

• ACT test taking tips were put on your Google Classroom
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• SCHOLARSHIPS…………………….. These sites are free; just create an account---
• Sophomores and Freshmen:

ACT test cancellations may be found on ACT test pop-up sites when registering in MyACT.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Scholarships.com

FastWeb

Apply for Okla. Promise before the end of 10^th grade.

ICAP- By state law starting with your class of 2024 and following all students are to complete the ICAP requirements: Go to okcollegestart.org use your high school email to login and create your password. You are to take the career and college interest surveys, do written graduation ie. College or votech, military or job and workforce goals and progress toward these goals. Create an intentional sequence of courses that reflect progress toward the goal. Do these every year!

*Start Career planning now: okcollegestart.org   Check out this website.  State Dept. of Educ. Requirement for graduation starting with 2019-2020 Freshmen– Use your school email as user name. All students: Virtual, Blended, Alternative and Attending are required to complete these surveys and educational plans each year to graduate.

Start working on community service hours and leadership opportunities. These need to be ongoing activities.

 SCHOLARSHIPS:  16 available must apply to receive!

• ) Foot Locker Scholar Athletes - $20,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 8, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be entering college in the Fall of 2021 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10817/foot_locker_scholar_athletes_scholarship.php
• ) DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship - $1,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a High school senior or recent graduate who has been accepted to college but have not yet started classes. B) Be pursuing a career in the dairy industry or a related field. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13074/dfa_cares_foundation_scholarship_scholarship.php
• Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship - $20,000 - 500 Awards (Deadline: January 14, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census. B) Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2021. C) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16225/asian_and_pacific_islander_american_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
• ) DECA Student Scholarships - $3,000 - 80 Awards (Deadline: Jan. 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school senior who plans to attend college/university in 2021. B) Be attending a DECA member high school. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12283/deca_student_scholarships_scholarship.php
• ) Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship - $6,000 - 40 Awards (Deadline: Jan. 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories. B) Be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15214/material_handling_education_foundation_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
• Mensa US Scholarship - $2,500 - 178 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: 1) Be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date. 2) Submit an application describing his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13885/mensa_us_scholarship_scholarship.php
• ) Live Mas Scholarship Program - $25,000 - 200 Awards (Deadline: January 20, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four-year college or university located in the United States by the fall of 2021. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16235/live_mas_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
• ) National Beta Scholarships - $20,000 – 250 Awards (Deadline: January 21, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a US resident currently in their Grade 12 year. B) Be planning on attending college/university in the fall of 2021. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14464/national_beta_scholarships_scholarship.php
• ) United States JCI Foundation Scholarships - $1,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 22, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a graduating high school senior. B) Plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college, university, or vocational school. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12734/united_states_jci_senate_scholarships_scholarship.php
• SP High School Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2021. B) Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp_high_school_scholarship_scholarship.php
• Union Plus Scholarship - $4,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a dependent child whose parent is a member in a participating union. B) Have at least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent. Applications can be found by going to: https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11904/union_plus_scholarships_program_scholarship.php
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship - $10,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: Feb 1, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolling as parttime or full-time undergraduate or graduate student, attending accredited colleges or universities. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15382/society_of_manufacturing_engineers_scholarship_scholarship.php
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Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000 Awards Available: 3 Award Deadline: February 20, 2021

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, 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. One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2021. Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2021. We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2021. Early submission is encouraged. We had 280 applications in 2019. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone. Please look at your e-mail.

CCOSA is pleased to partner with Oklahoma School Assurance Group (OSAG) for a new student scholarship opportunity. This new scholarship is for senior students whose parents/guardians are employees of OSAG member districts.

Criteria:

Senior student whose parent/guardian is an employee of an OSAG member district

• Senior students will be eligible to receive only one scholarship from CCOSA and OSAG scholarship opportunities.

The timelines for submission are:

December 1, 2020 – Applications available below and on the CCOSA website.

• March 1, 2021 – Deadline for submitting scholarship applications
• May (1^st Week), 2021 – Notification of winners
• June (2^nd Week), 2021 – Student winners recognized at CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference