BHS SENIOR NEWSLETTER
October
COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT
Representatives
from over 50 colleges, universities, technical/vocational schools, military and
businesses will be in attendance. They
will be able to answer questions and provide information concerning admissions requirements, scholarships
and financial aid. Be sure to talk to the schools you are interested in
first. Get the information needed to set
up an appointment for you and your parents.
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PARENTS and STUDENTS: There will be a Financial Aid/Scholarship
Advisory meeting in the BHS Library on Oct. 30 from
WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
AND COLLEGE INFORMATION
www.fastweb.com- www.collegenet.com-
www.state.tn.us/tsac- www.act.org/news-
www.collegexpress.com-
www.finaid.org-
www.collegescholarships.com-
www.campustours.com-
www.ed.gov
SCHOLARSHIP INFO:
*Coca-Cola Scholars –Deadline
*
*Voice of Democracy Contest – Audio/essay on “My Commitment to
*Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union – application is for students that are planning to pursue a
career in education/teaching. You or your parents must belong to MATCU.
* UT –
* Marine Option NROTC Scholarship – https://nrotc.navy.mil
(be sure to put the “s” on https or contact Capt. Charles Chambers at
615-627-1526 ext.223 or chamberscy@marines.usmc.mil. You must have a combined math/English score
of 45.
* Sam Walton/Wal-Mart – www.walmartfoundation.org the access code – SWCS – must be used to
access application process. Jan. 12
deadline.
*Tennessee PTA Teacher Training Scholarship – www.tnpta.org Click on complete site map. Then click: local unit forms and
applications. March 1st
deadline.
* American Legion H. S. Oratorical Contest – Prepared speech 8-10 min on some phase of the Constitution and
a 3-5 min extemporaneous speech on an assigned topic. Go to www.tennesseelegion.org.
Also
– be sure to check with the schools you are interested in since they each have
their own individual scholarships.
IF YOU DON’T KNOW – LOOK IT UP AND ASK
QUESTIONS!!!
SENIORS !!!!!
If you do not have applications from the colleges that you are interested
in, get in touch with that school. Most schools prefer you to fill out the online application. You can get the address, email address and phone number from the
Peterson’s book in my office or just put the name of the school in the Google
bar and you will be able to find it that way. DON’T LET DEADLINES GO BY. You need to apply to the schools that you are
considering but remember, THERE IS AN APPLICATION FEE INVOLVED. You also need to have a comfort school that you know you can get into if your favorite
schools fall through. May will be here before you know it!! Help yourself and your parents by taking
charge and being prepared. IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS—I’LL BE GLAD TO HELP YOU.
TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
Applications
available at www.state.tn.us/tsac READ
THESE CAREFULLY
Information
on the Tennessee Hope Scholarship
will also be on this website as well as other Tennessee Assistance Scholarships. A student must have a 21 on the ACT or a 3.0 overall GPA to
qualify for the Hope money. Students can
receive up to $4000 for a 4year school and up to $2000 for a 2-year
school. YOU MUST
FILL OUT THE FAFSA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS MONEY. The form is
available online but can not be
submitted until
FREE –
FINANCIAL AID GUIDE , write, call or email, 1-800-433-3243
US
Department of Education
Federal
Student Aid Information Center
PO Box
84 /
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/
Washington,
DC 20044-0084 student_guide/index.html
ATTEND
COLLEGE CAREER NIGHT – 10/25