Morristown-Hamblen High School East

Senior Newsletter



SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

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SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships on the Web

www.fastweb.com - A free scholarship search.  Just fill in the profile and they will email you lists of scholarships for which you are qualified.  FREE!!

www.edamerica.net - Another free service for scholarship and other financial aid info.

www.fafsa.ed.gov - You can file your application and check on the results.  FREE!!

www.state.tn.us/tsac - The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation website.

http://www.mappingyourfuture.biz/planyourcareer/ - Another free site for occupational and financial aid information.

www.act.org - The official site for the ACT organization.  There are sample tests, study tips, etc.

www.collegenet.com - A college search site.

SENIOR NEWSLETTER

JANUARY, 2009

***** All 18 year old males must register with Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18. Pick up forms at the post office or at www.sss.gov . You cannot receive scholarship money or financial aid if you have not registered.

ETSU Guaranteed Academic Performance Scholarship - Complete admissions application by January 15th. Guaranteed $3000.00 renewable scholarship with a 3.5 GPA and ACT of 28 or higher. You must work on campus.

WSCC Scholarships – Deadline March 15, 2009. Give to your Counselor to sign and send in.

American Planning Association - Essay Contest for Juniors and Seniors. Topic Historic Preservation”. Visit www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm Deadline Jan. 15, 2009

Patrica M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship – Essay on Diversity. Visit http://www.patricias-scholarship.org Deadline May 31, 2009

Cappex Scholarships – Visit www.cappex.com/scholarships/index.jsp

Entrepreneurial Scholarship - Students who their own business during high school. Visit: www.mckelveyfoundation.org/entrepreneurial Deadline Jan. 15, 2009

TN Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship – Essay on My Chosen Profession: My Preparation”. See Ms. Luttrell for details.

American Cancer Society Scholarship – Students who have a diagnosis of cancer before 21. Visit www.cancer.org Deadline February 1, 2009

DECA Scholarships – Visit www.deca.org for deadlines and applications

American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship - Must be a child of a Veteran. Visit: www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/NationalPresident/index.aspx Deadline March 2009

Remember the Holocaust – deadline April 30 , 2009. Several winners up to $5000. Essay is submitted online go to http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2009/index.asp

Tennessee Burgler & Farm Alarm Association - Children of law enforcement and fire personnel. Due March 1, 2009

Visit: www.tbfaa.com/documents/TBFAA_Scholarship_Application.pdf

FFA Scholarship – Visit: www.ffa.org/ Deadline Feb. 17, 2009

TSAC Academic Scholarship - Several state scholarships. Visit www.collegepaystn.com/mon_college/apps_forms.htm

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship – Visit: www.automotivescholarships.com/

NOVEMBER UPDATE – 2008

SIGN UP FOR YOUR PIN NUMBER AT: www.pin.ed.gov

for the FAFSA. Two pin numbers are needed, one for the parent and one for the student. Start gathering the following so you can begin the process after Jan. 1, 2009.

1. SS# no.

2. Driver’s license

3. 2008 federal tax information (Including IRS W-2)

THE FAFSA NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT FOR THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP AND FOR THE PELL GRANT. MANY SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE THE FAFSA BE FILLED OUT.

SCHOLARSHIPS

*NATIONAL FFA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Visit: http://www.ffa.org for further information.

*BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Visit: www.bk.com/scholars for further information.

*AXA FOUNDATION – Visithttp://www.axa-achievement.com for further information

*McKELVEY FOUNDATION – SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS – Visit: www.mckelveyfoundation.org

*ASHLEY MARIE EASTERBROOK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – Visit: www.ashleysdream.org

* KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program – Visit: www.kfcscholars.org

*Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest – Visit : www.aynrandnovels.com

AMERICAN LEGION – Visit: www.tennesseelegion.org for the following:

  • Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
  • JROTC
  • Vara Gray Scholarship Fund

 

OCTOBER 21- 2008 (update)

SCHOLARSHIPS

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY VFW SCHOLARSHIP -  See Ms. Eversole for details

FRAME MY FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP - Put your creative mind to good use, “Frame My Future.” Visit: http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/705_frame_my_future_scholarship_enter_now.cfm

ASHLEY’S DREAM SCHOLARSHIP - Essay concerning drunk driving.
Deadline, March 31, 2009.  http://www.ashleysdream.org/scholarships/

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION - Choose from one of two essay questions on sustainability.  Deadline, Jan. 9, 2009  Visit:
http://www.unausanationalhighschoolessaycontest.com/

YOUNG POETS SCHOLARSHIP -  Original piece of poetry.  Visit:
http://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter

IMAGINE AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP - 2.5 GPA +, documented volunteer service pursuing a technical degree at a participating career college. Visit: http://www.petersons.com/cca/ias.asp

AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - $2000.00
Visit:  http://www.afsascholarship.org/index.htm

SWEET 16 WRITERS CONTEST -  Young ladies visit website list of stories.
Visit: http://www.smartwriters.com/content/view/616/16/

US BANK - $1000 Scholarships   Deadline: Feb. 28, 2009
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/student loans/marketing

STRAIGHT FORWARD MEDIA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP  Deadline: Nov. 30, 2008             Visit:
 http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/votech/index.php

ALL INK PRINTER SUPPLIES SCHOLARSHIP-  Essay, Deadline: Dec. 31, 2008.  Visit: http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx

TENNESSEE CONCRETE ASSOCIATION    Essay.  $5000.00  Deadline Dec. 1, 2008.  Visit: http://www.TNCONCRETE.ORG

FIRE - FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION
Up to $5000.00.   Deadline: Dec. 19, 2008.  Visit:  http://www.thefire.org/contests

COLLEGE UPDATES

ETSU - Honors Program - Pays tuition & fees, 29+ ACT & 3.5 GPA
Visit: http.www//etsu.edu/honors/university/default.asp

Gardner - Webb - University Fellows Scholarship Program
24 ACT & 3.6 GPA   See Ms. Luttrell for details

LMU  Preview Day  - Nov. 1, 2008.  Sign up at http://www.renee.potect.@imunet.edu

Top Tenn Award - Vanderbilt University  Deadline:  Dec. 1, 2008
See Ms. Luttrell for details.

OCTOBER - 2008

www.hcobe.net - Visit East High Counselors for additional info.

SCHOLARSHIPS

AXA Achievement Scholarship - Deadline: Dec. 15, 2008 Visit: www.axa-achievement.com

Burger King Scholars Program - Deadline: Feb. 2, 2009 Visit: www.bk.com/scholars Scholars award - $1000.00

Cherokee Lodge #4 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Must attend Walters State, See Ms. Luttrell for application.

Coca-Cola Scholarship - Deadline 10/31/08 Visit: www.coco-colascholars.org

Financial Literacy Essay Contest - Deadline - 28, 2008 Visit: www.tn.gov/commerce/securties Scholars Award - $1000.00

Gates Millennium Scholars - African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic American. Deadline: Jan. 12, 2009

Scholars award: College Tuition See Ms. Luttrell for details

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans - Deadline - Oct. 30, 2008 Visit: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships Scholars award - $2,500 to $20,000


John F. Kennedy Essay Contest Deadline - Jan. 10, 2009 Visit: www.jfklibrary.org

Manufactured Housing - Deadline - March 16. 2009 Visit: www.tnmha.net Scholars award $8,000.00

Recipient must be associated with the manufactured industry, by living in one, working in industry or relative working in industry

National Socity of Professional Engineers - Deadline - Dec. 1, 2009 Visit: www.nape.org Scholars Award - $1000 to $2500.00

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Scholarship for volunteers. Deadline Oct. 31, 2008 Visit - www.prudential.com/spirit

SAE International - Engineering Scholarship - Deadline - Dec. 1, 2008 Visit: www.sae.org/studens/engschlr.thm

Suntrust College Sweepstakes - Deadline - Oct. 31, 2008 Visit: www.offtocollege.info or www.suntruseduction.com

Voice of Democracy - Deadline - Nov. 15, 2008 Visit: http://www.vfw.org/yourtown/you_VoiceOf.htm Scholars award: Up to $25,000.00

Women and Minority Engineering Program - Deadline Nov. 1, 2008 Visit: www.uci.edu

YoungArts - Art, dance, jazz, classical instrumental music, theater, voice or writing. Scholars award - varies. Visit: www.nfaa.org

COLLEGE INFORMATION & REMINDERS

ETSU - Honors Application due Dec. 1, 2008

University of Tennessee -REMINDER - Early admission for Scholarships:

  • Nov. , 1, 2008 - Regular Admission - Dec. 1, 2008
  • Minority Engineering Scholarship UT - www.engr.utk.edu/

Tennessee Tech University - Deadline for Scholarship Applications: Dec. 15, 2008

Vanderbilt University - Scholarship Applications due December 19, 2008.

See Ms. Luttrell for details if you are applying to Vanderbilt.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:

OCT. 7, 2008 - COLLEGE MORNING AT CARSON NEWMAN

OCT. 21, 2008 - EAST HIGH LIBRARY- VERY IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS 5-6 P.M.

SENIORS: NOW IS THE TIME FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS TO BE SENT. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR AND SIGN THE TRANSCRIPT BOOK TO HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS SENT IN ASAP

SEPTEMBER 8 - 2008

SENIORS SHOULD BE STARTING THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COLLEGES OF YOUR CHOICE. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE ON LINE. STOP BY THE COUNSELORS OFFICE AND SIGN THE TRANSCRIPT BOOK TO HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS SENT.

YOUR COUNSELORS ARE NOW SEEING THE SENIORS IN THEIR LIST TO GO OVER COURSE HISTORYS.CARSON NEWMAN COLLEGE FAIR IS OCTOBER 7, 2008, ALL SENIORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND, AND OVER 50 COLLEGES WILL BE REPRESENTED.

PARENT FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP – OCTOBER 21, 2008 IN THE EAST HIGH LIBRARY FROM 5 P.M. TO 6 P.M. INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP AND PELL GRANT WILL BE DISCUSSED.

EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS – THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 2008. MEET WITH DUKE, GEORGETOWN, HARVARD, PENN, STANFORD RESPRESENTATIVES AT THE HILTON KNOXVILLE. RESERVATIONS AT: http://exploringcollegeoptions.org/rsvp.htm

SCHOLARSHIPS

AES Essay Scholarship Deadline is Sept. 21, 2008 Visit: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Coca-Cola Scholars – Based on volunteer efforts. East High’s code is 431-585 Visit: www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp

First Freedom Student Competition – Essay open to 9-12th grade students. November 24, 2008 deadline. Visit: www.prudential.com/spirit

Horatio Alger Scholarship - Students who demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Deadline Oct. 30, 2008 Visit: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm

Outstanding Students of America–Students must have a 3.0 GPA. Deadline Oct. 10, 2008 Visit www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/application.html

Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes –Visit website to enter one of 15 scholarships. Visit: http://offtocollege.info/

Modern Woodmen Scholarship – Students with a Modern Woodmen policy visit: www.modern-woodmen.org/Public

Prudential Spirit of Community Award - Student community volunteers download application: www.prudential.com/spirit

Voice of Democracy – Essay scholarship open to all students 9-12. Visit: www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES:

 

College Criteria $ Amount Deadline
UT Knoxville 3.75 Core GPA 26-28 ACT $1500 Nov. 1, 2008
UT Knoxville 3.75 Core GPA 29+ GPA $3000 Nov. 1, 2008
UT Chancellors Chattanooga

3.75 GPA Min. 30 ACT

$9500 includes lottery Nov. 15, 2008
UT Provost Chattanooga 3.5 GPA $8500 includes lottery Nov. 15, 2008
UT YES Grant Chattanooga 3.5 GPA $3000 Feb. 1, 2008

 

COUNSELORS

Ms. Eversole A-G

Ms. Helfenberger H-O

Ms. Luttrell P-Z