BHS SENIOR NEWSLETTER

Learn to live; Live to learn

January

Seniors,

The first semester of your senior year is over and it is time to start making serious plans for "life" after high school. Applications for college and technical schools have deadlines that must be met. Pay close attention – don’t let these slip by you. This newsletter contains information on scholarships, financial aid and other important data concerning graduation.

Work hard!!!

Mrs. Kasmai

 

FINANCIAL AID/ Workshop Jan.29th – 6:30pm- Munford HS cafeteria

The FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid – can now be submitted.  This is used to apply for all federal aid, including grants, loans and work-study. It is also the application for the Tennessee Lottery Scholarship.

Parents must complete income tax forms as soon as possible since the information is needed to complete the application correctly. Apply on the Internet a www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you need assistance in completing the form call 1-800-433-3243.

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STATE EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT

Students can receive a 25% discount on tuition at all state colleges and universities if the State of Tennessee employs one or both parents. Applications are available at the college or university.

 

Willie E Foster II Memorial Scholarship - $250 – deadline for mailing is March 31, 2008.  See me for an application.  Overall B average and must major in Business, Education or Medicine.

 

US BANK SCHOLARSHIP

For high school seniors planning to attend accredited two or four year colleges full-time next fall. Scholarship recipients are selected through a random drawing process. You must apply on line at usbank.com/studentbanking

 

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Scholarships

To print the application go to collegepaystn.com and click on scholarships.

*Dependent Children’s Scholarship

*Ned McWherter Scholars Program

*Minority Teaching Fellows Program

*Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

*Information on the Lottery Scholarship

Check requirements at the website listed above.

 

FFA MEMBERS

.Visit the website at www.ffa.org and click on scholarships...

 

Nelms Family Scholarship Award- $750, must have a 3.0, should be active in a civic organization that promotes community activities.  Must write a 2 page essay detailing community activity that you have participated in preferably your senior year (civic or religious) A sponsor letter from an adult leader must accompany the essay.  Deadline is March 30, 2008.  See me for the application.

 

Paul O.Olsen Memorial Scholarship - $500 – must attend college pursuing a career in some type of Community Service area.  Must have 2.5, record of community volunteer service and write and essay stating why you should receive this scholarship.

 

WAL*MART/SAM’S CLUB – SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP.  .  You or your parents MAY NOT work for W*Mart or Sam’s.  Must have a 2.5 GPA and be enrolling in 2 or 4 year school for the fall of 2004.  DEADLINE IS JAN. 27TH.Apply at www.walmartfoundation.org Click on New 2007 Scholarship Opportunities.   

 

SYS SCHOLARSHIP – for any one that participated in SYS track, football or cheerleading.  Deadline is March 15, 2008.  Apply at www.shelbyyouthsports.org and click on scholarships.  

 

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NAIFEH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to a senior at BHS in memory of Oney and Adele Naifeh. Those eligible to apply are students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend college in Tennessee. Deadline is March 7, 2008.

 

MC COOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

One scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to a student in Tipton County in memory of Theron and Marie McCool. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student or the parent must be an employee of a Tennessee Grocer’s Association (TGA) firm. Also, the student must be active in a varsity sport, have an ACT score of 22 or higher, and must attend a state university in Tennessee. Deadline is March 7,2008.

 

TURNER DAIRIES SCHOLARSHIPS

Five $1000 scholarships will be awarded to student employees or children of employees of Turner Dairies or employees of their wholesale customers. Deadline is March 7,2008.

 

DYERSBERG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dyersburg State awards several scholarships each year to beginning freshman. All students who submit an application for admission by March 1st will be considered for a scholarship. These scholarships are based on ACT and GPA.

Cheer/Dance squad— Call (731) 286-3200 or email Enroll@DSCC.edu to ask questions.

 

 BILL GATES MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP – Must have a 3.30, significant financial need.  Get info at www.gmsp.org.

 

NAVY WIVES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – must be son/daughter of enlisted Navy, Marine, or Coast Guard – active, retired or deceased.  Must need financial assistance.  Deadline is May 30.  Applications can be found at www.navywivesclubofamerica.org

 

STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN APPLYING FOR COLLEGE

 

1.     Send in an application. Be sure to send in the application fee also. You must apply for admission to the college before you can be considered for a scholarship or financial aid.

2.     After applying for admission, request your high school transcript be sent to the schools where you have applied.

3.     In May, request that your FINAL transcript be sent tot he schools that you have chosen to attend.

4.     BE AWARE OF ALL DEADLINES for scholarships, financial aid and admission.

 

REMINDERS!

1.   Students with a GPA of 3.0 at the end of the 7th semester will receive an Honors designation on their Diploma..

2.   The last time to take the ACT before graduation is April 12,2008. The deadline to register is March 7,2008.

3.   Your "College Day" must be taken by March 31.th.

4.   ALL COURSES taken second semester are just as important as those taken the first semester are.

·        GET YOUR FAFSA FORMS COMPLETED AND CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID OFFICE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THAT SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS.   

                         DEADLINES!!!!!!!  DON’T MISS THEM!!!!!!!