Morristown-Hamblen High School EastSenior Newsletter
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
The newest newsletter appears first.
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.
OCTOBER 21- 2008 (update)
FAFSA
* GET A PIN TODAY! A parent and the student, BOTH need to get a personal identification number at www.pin.ed.gov.
* Gather all your information today! Social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax returns, financial records, savings, etc.
* Get your FAFSA filled our ASAP after January 1st. Priority deadline is March 1st. Filling out FAFSA is FREE at www.fafsa.ed.gov
*Follow up on your FAFSA! Once processed, you will receive a STUDENT AID REPORT ( SAR). Review your SAR for corrections.
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
SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
The newest newsletter appears first.
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.
OCTOBER 21- 2008 (update)
FAFSA
* GET A PIN TODAY! A parent and the student, BOTH need to get a personal identification number at www.pin.ed.gov.
* Gather all your information today! Social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax returns, financial records, savings, etc.
* Get your FAFSA filled our ASAP after January 1st. Priority deadline is March 1st. Filling out FAFSA is FREE at www.fafsa.ed.gov
*Follow up on your FAFSA! Once processed, you will receive a STUDENT AID REPORT ( SAR). Review your SAR for corrections.
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.
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