Morristown-Hamblen High School EastSenior Newsletter
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
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SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
September 8, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
The latest newsletter appears first.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
September 8, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
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.
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