Sallisaw High School
SENIOR SPECIFICS
NOVEMBER 2015
SCHOOL CODE: 373-150 will be needed for ACT/SAT
Senior Specifics is a monthly newsletter compiled by the counselors with the most recent information
concerning colleges/universities/tech centers/armed services/employment.
okcollegestart.org is an excellent resource for college planning, career planning, and financial planning!
We encourage ALL SENIORS and their parent/guardian to visit this website!
ACT Test Dates
December 12, 2015
February 6, 2016
April 9, 2016
Registration
November 6, 2015
November 7-20, 2016
March 4, 2016
Late Registration Period
November 7-20, 2015
December 4, 2016
March 5-18, 2016
SAT Test Dates
November 7, 2015
December 5, 2015
Registration
October 23, 2015
November 5, 2015
Late Registration Period
October 27, 2015
November 23, 2015
Check With Your Counselor To See If You Qualify for an ACT and/or SAT Fee Waiver.
Fees for ACT: Basic ACT (no writing)…..$39.50, ACT (plus writing) $56.50, Late registration….Basic Fee
plus $25. Score reports are normally mailed within 3-7 WEEKS after the test date. REGISTER ON-LINE at
www.actstudent.org.
Research shows that of students from the 2014 graduating class who took the ACT more than once:
 57% increased their Composite score on the retest
 21% had no change in their Composite score on the retest
 22% decreased their Composite score on the retest (http://www.actstudent.org/faq/more.html)
FAFSA Applications will be available January 1, 2016. https://fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
Any student attending post-secondary education and/or technical/trade school will need to fill
out the 2016-2017 FAFSA.
FAFSA UPDATE: The Federal Student Aid PIN was replaced with the FSA ID on May 10, 2015. The new FSA
ID consists of a user-created username and password to electronically access personal information on Federal
Student Aid Web sites, including FAFSA on the Web. You can use your FSA ID immediately to sign your
FAFSA, but must wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify your information before you can use
the FSA ID to create a renewal FAFSA, make corrections to your FAFSA, or view your SAR.
(https://fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm)
Scholarship/Grant/Loan Information/Opportunities
Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after your parents have completed their 2015 income taxes calculated.
Avoiding Scholarship SCAMS! Financial Aid should never cost you!!!! Don’t be fooled by an “official
sounding” name. Just because a company uses words like “National,” Federal,” “Foundation,” or
“Administration” in its title doesn’t mean it is a legitimate operation.
If a website asks for money to make application for the FAFSA (FREE Financial Aid application), it is the
WRONG website. Check with your counselor BEFORE you send check, credit card number, or money
order.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Policy: Beginning November 1, 2011, students may ONLY
take the ACT Residual test ONCE during the year in which the respective ACT Residual examination is valid
(November 1 through October 31) and test date shall NOT coincide with a national ACT test date. Scores will
be cancelled and NO refunds will be provided for violations of this policy.
Career/Technical Information
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Career_Planning/Learn_About_Yourself/_default.aspx Career
Exploration based on Interest Inventory and/or Skills
www.bls.gov/oco -Occupational outlook for hundreds of careers.
http://showmethefuture.org – This site allows users to play a “life simulator” that includes making choices for
education levels, employment, marital status, etc.
http://www.ictctech.com/ ICTC was established to serve secondary students, post-secondary students,
adults in upgrading skills, on-the-job trainees, and business & industry.
For more information about admission standards for first-time entering students, visit
www.OKcollegestart.org.
Admission Standards for Fall 2016
OSU: 24 ACT/1090 SAT OR
3.0 GPA AND rank in top 33% of class OR
3.0 GPA in 15-unit core AND 21 ACT
OU:
24 ACT/1090 SAT AND 3.0 GPA OR rank in top 50% of class OR
3.0 GPA AND rank in top 25%
UNIV of SCI and Arts of OK, Chickasha:
24 ACT/1090 SAT AND 3.0 GPA or rank in top 50% of class OR
3.0 GPA AND top 25% of class
3.0 GPA in15-unit core AND 22 ACT OR 1020 SAT
ALL other Regional Universities (NSU, UCO, etc.)
20 ACT/940 SAT OR
2.7 GPA and rank in top 50% of class OR
2.7 GPA in 15-unit core
Community Colleges
No minimum required. You don’t need to make certain scores, but you should take required high school
classes AND graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED AND take the ACT exam. To avoid
developmental classes for no credit must have a minimum 19 ACT
Questions YOU AND YOUR PARENTS should ask a Student Tour Guide on a College Campus Tour
Why did you choose this college?
What other schools did you look at?
When do students typically declare a major?
How easy is it to switch majors?
How’s the food?
What is it like to live on campus?
What do students do for fun?
What is your most favorite and least favorite thing about college?
What are the job and graduate school placement rates?
What is the freshman to sophomore retention rate?
What percent of students have internships?
What are some of the top employers for graduates of this college?
What is unique about this college?
What are the strongest or most popular majors?
Where are students from geographically?
Scholarship/Grant/Loan Information/Opportunities
Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after your parents have completed their 2015 income taxes calculated.
Avoiding Scholarship SCAMS! Financial Aid should never cost you!!!! Don’t be fooled by an “official
sounding” name. Just because a company uses words like “National,” Federal,” “Foundation,” or
“Administration” in its title doesn’t mean it is a legitimate operation.
If a website asks for money to make application for the FAFSA (FREE Financial Aid application), it is the
WRONG website. Check with your counselor BEFORE you send check, credit card number, or money
order.
Steps Helping Students Pay for College – To receive federal student aid, students must complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1st.
FALL SEMESTER CHECKLIST
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Keep saving. Keep studying.
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Register for October/November ACT and/or SAT tests.
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Give any recommendation forms to the appropriate teachers or counselors with stamped, collegeaddressed envelopes and make certain that your portion of the forms are filled out completely and
accurately.
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Attend college fairs, college planning sessions and financial aid information sessions.
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Visit college campuses that are a good match with your abilities and career interests.
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Narrow your choice of colleges. Many students select three to five schools to apply to — their "dream"
school, their "safety" school and two to three other choices.
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Prepare your online applications. Compose any essays that need to be included in your applications.
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Search and apply for scholarship money.
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Ask your school counselor about local scholarship opportunities.
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Complete and mail your scholarship applications by deadlines.
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Check with the financial aid office of schools you are applying to for:
o
Specific information on scholarships and costs for tuition, fees, room and board.
o
Any institutional or additional financial aid forms that may be required.
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If you haven't already done so, make sure your official test scores are being sent to the colleges to
which you are applying.
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Schedule any remaining required interviews.
SCHOLARSHIP LINKS
American Indian Students
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students!
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/04/4-SCHOLARSHIPSFOR-AMERICAN-INDIAN-STUDENTS
Culinary Scholarships
Are you planning to attend a culinary school? If so, check out these scholarships!
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/25/5-SCHOLARSHIPSFOR-STUDENTS-WITH-LEARNING-DISABILITIES
Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/25/5-SCHOLARSHIPSFOR-STUDENTS-WITH-LEARNING-DISABILITIES
Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadline: Various
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/12/06/SCHOLARSHIPS-FORVOLUNTEERS-REWARD-STUDENTS-WHO-GIVE-BACK
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Accepted Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women
killed or disabled while serving our great nation.
Website:WWW.FOLDSOFHONOR.ORG/FILES/APPLICATIONS/FHF_CHILDREN%27S_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION
_1_0.PDF
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year Round
Scholarship program is designed to prepare students for careers as graduate students, professors or
professional researchers. Must be full time student, with 42 hours or more completed, 3.0 GPA & first
generation college student or student from an underrepresented ethnic group.
Website: HTTP://MCNAIRSCHOLARS.COM/RESOURCES/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
If you're looking for scholarships, don't forget to visit OCCF.org. There you'll find an abundance of scholarship
opportunities for students right here in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more
than 120 scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and companies. These funds share the
common goal of helping to make a difference in the lives of others. The foundation is now able to receive your
transcripts electronically if your high school participates in this free service. Please see website for details on
the list of scholarships.
Website: WWW.OCCF.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPDIRECTORY.HTML
SMART
Deadline: Various
Part of the National Defense Education Program, science, math, and research for transformation. Open to
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
Website: HTTP://SMART.ASEE.ORG/
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in
response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social
media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end
of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship.
Website: WWW.VARSITYTUTORS.COM/COLLEGE-SCHOLARSHIP
NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadlines: November 1, 2015 & January 9, 2016
The Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective
scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African
Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each
year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in
public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship - the four pillars of the
late Ronald H. Brown's mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities - especially our
disadvantaged youth. Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college
or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field
or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program's inception in 1996,
more than 300 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars. The Ron Brown Scholar Program
currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their
application):November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded
to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. January 9th - final postmarked deadline in
order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY. Since the postmark is what matters,
there is no advantage in sending your application by overnight delivery service. If January 9th falls on a
Saturday or Sunday, your application should be postmarked by the following Monday.
Website: HTTP://WWW.RONBROWN.ORG/APPLY/ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS.ASPX
The Intel Science Talent Search
Deadline: November 11, 2015
The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition,
providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of
professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the
world's most distinguished science and math honors, including eight Nobel Prizes, five National Medals of
Science and two Fields Medals. Annually, over 1,800 high school seniors from around the country accept the
challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the
Intel Science Talent Search. The Intel Science Talent Search recognizes 300 student semifinalists and their
schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their
work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Intel STS semifinalists
and finalists compete for $1.6 million in awards.
Website: HTTPS://STUDENT.SOCIETYFORSCIENCE.ORG/APPLY-INTEL-SCIENCE-TALENT-SEARCH
2015 Adopt A Veteran Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2015
Find a military veteran that you do not already know and immerse yourself in the veteran's life. Spend time
together. Discover the veteran's history, feeling and the impact military service has impacted his/her life. Then
document, in essay form, your experience. This scholarship was through a donation from Eric Olsson, Mobile
Mini.
Website: HTTP://WWW.JOEFOSSINSTITUTE.ORG/JFI-SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM/
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: November 15, 2015
The Purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt
free, and help each recipient obtain a practical understanding of important life skills not usually taught as a part
of the school curriculum. The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high achieving and self-motivated
student with employment experience who aspires to obtain a college education in order to realize his or her full
potential. Each Hagan Scholarship will help pay the unmet financial need of the recipient; up to $5,000 each
semester.
Wesbite: HTTP://HAGANSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG/
Women in Aviation Scholarships
Deadline: November 16, 2015
Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation, International. In the past 26 years
WAI has disbursed millions of dollars to its members to help them get ahead and advance into the aviation and
aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. There is an award for nearly everyone here, from the
college student to the woman or man returning to the workforce, from managers and dispatchers to pilots,
engineers, technicians and mechanics.
Website: HTTP://WAI.ORG/EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIPS.CFM
BBG Communications Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
Deadline: November 29, 2015
BBG provides the Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award to recognize and reward a student who demonstrates a
passion for volunteering, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement. Over the past 2 years a
student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work. Over the past 2 years a student must
have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater. A student must be under the age of 21 years of age on the day of the
deadline. A student must submit an essay on the topic prior to the deadline.
Website: HTTP://WWW.BBGCOMMUNICATIONS.COM/COMMUNICATIONS/ARTICLE/104.PHP
FASTWEB
Additional SCHOLARSHIPS:
Deadline November 15, 2015: The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
(www.hsfmo.org) The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving
students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college. Each
scholarship is worth up to $40,000 over four year, the average disbursed amount
is over $24,000. See Counselors or Mrs. Farmer for application and/or
information.
Deadline December 4, 2015: Elks MVS Scholarship and Clinic
(www.elks.org/enf/scholars) Each year, 500 4-year MVS Scholarships are
awarded in amounts ranging from $4,000 to $50,000. It is open to any high
school Senior who is an American citizen and planning to attend an accredited
American college. See Counselors or Mrs. Farmer for application and/or
information.
Deadline December 15, 2015: The Degen Foundation, $1,000 scholarships.
Requirements: 3.5 GPA, 21 or higher ACT score, 1 letter or rec. See Mrs. Farmer
for application
OSU CEAT/W.W. Allen Boys and Girls Club Scholars Program: $15,000 per year
for up to four years. http://CEATscholarships.formstack.com/forms/moreinfo
Deadline November 6, 2015:1. Scholarship Slam - $1,000 - 1 Award
The basic requirements are this: (1) you are 25 years of age (or younger), and (2) you are a
current or former high school student who will attend or is attending college within the U.S. or
its territories. Applications can be found by going to:
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_scholarship_slam_8954.php?&utm_source=new
sletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=aac816ee02484c51c1
bda724ebe0efd4
Deadline December 14, 2015: "Mean Stinks" Scholarship - $10,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline:
December 14, 2015)
To enter, students are asked to share how they will bring an end to bullying once and for all
while living the Mean Stinks mantra of spreading nice to make a positive impact on those
around them. Students must be 17 or older to enter, and winners will be chosen by a panel of
sponsor-selected judges based on the following judging criteria: Applications can be found by
going to:
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_mean_stinks_scholarship_8956.php?&utm_sour
ce=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=aac816ee0248
4c51c1bda724ebe0efd4
Deadline December 20, 2015: Out-Of-The-Box-Thinking Scholarship - $1500 - 3 Awards
Student Eligibility:
A) Applicants must be a current student at any high school, accredited university, graduate
school or equivalent within the U.S.
B) Applicants must submit a copy of their school verification (courses with your name,
acceptance, transcript, or equivalent)
Applications can be found by going to:
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_outoftheboxthinking_scholarship_8955.php?&ut
m_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=aac816
ee02484c51c1bda724ebe0efd4
Deadline November 3, 2015: Scholarship Points - $10,000 - 10 Awards
Student Eligibility: A) Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or
university in the US.B) Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Applications can be found by going to:
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_points_scholarships_8953.php?&utm_source=ne
wsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=aac816ee02484c51c
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Scholarship
Academic
All-State
Deadli
ne
Decem
ber
Award
Criteria
$1,500
STATE. Must meet
one: ACT or SAT
score in 99.5% or
above; Natl Merit
SemiFinalist; Natl
Achievement for
Outstanding Negro
Students SemiFinalist;
Natl Hispanic Scholar
Program SemiFinalist
No purchase
necessary but if apply
for the scholarship,
receive a $30.00 gift
certificate.
Varies
Al’s Formal
Wear
May
$1,000
American
Indian
Scholarship
s/Grants
Varies
Varies
AMVETS
National
Scholarship
Program
April
Arts Award
Octobe
r
$4,000
HS
Seniors
$4,000
Vetera
ns
$3,000
Vets/R
es
$1,000
JROTC
$10,00
0
AXA
Achievemen
t
Decem
ber
$10,00
0
Ayn Rand
Essay
Contests
Balanced
Man
March/
April
$50 to
$10,00
0
$1,000
Best Buy
Dollars for
Scholars
Boy Scouts
DecMarch
Asthma
April
Check
$1,000
NATIONAL. Criteria
vary according to
scholarship.
NATIONAL.
Applicants must be
17 or 18 yr old artists
in the performing,
literary, or visual
arts.
If you’re an athlete
who has asthma, call
1-800-558-7305 for
more info.
STATE. Must be well
rounded, determined
to succeed, and have
achieved excellence
outside the
classroom.
NATIONAL. Topics
vary. 9th grade and
beyond.
U of A and OSU
fraternity sponsored
scholarship; must be
male and excel in
leadership, athletics,
and community
service.
Grades 9-12. No GPA
or ACT requirements.
Application Availability
Counselor’s Office
http://www.ofe.org/index.htm
http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp
http://www.cherokee.org – Education, College
Resources
http://cherokeenationfoundation.org–
Scholarships tab
http://www.collegefund.org/
http://www.amvetsnsf.org/scholarships.html
www.artsawards.org
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axafoundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/
Counselor’s Office
http://www.bestbuycommunityrelations.com/scholarship.htm
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScout
website
Burger King
Scholars
CAREER
TECH
(ICTC)
STUDENTS:
ORO
Developme
nt
Corporatio
n
Carl Albert
State
College
(CASC)
Cherokee
Nation
Higher
Education
Grant
January
$1,000
Februar
y
Varies
June
$2,000
/sem
Coca Cola
Scholars
AugOct
CollegeStep
s Program
Scholarship
Connors
Rando
m
$10,00
0
Region
al
$20,00
0
Nation
al
$1,000
Cookson
Hills Electric
Herman
Driscoll
Memorial
Scholarship
Dartmouth
College FlyIn
Dell Scholar
Discover
Scholarship
Program
GPA above 2.5; work
at least 10 hr/wk;
financial need;
community service
ICTC students: Have
worked as a migrant
or seasonal farm
worker/ranch hand
in the last 12
months.
Agriculture/farm/ca
ttle (not horses).
s/Resources/Scholarships.aspx
http://www.nesa.org/scholarships.html
http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_
qualifications.html
Bernie Calvin at 918-682-3364, ext 39.
ACT-based
scholarships;
foundation
scholarships
CDIB card;
membership card.
Must apply for FAFSA
but do NOT have to
be eligible for
financial aid.
3.0 minimum GPA;
outstanding
community service
www.carlalbert.edu
NATIONAL. Random
drawing.
https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/
scholarships/
Varies, depending on
type of scholarship.
LOCAL. Your parents
or grandparents must
use Cookson Hills
Electric.
www.connorsstate.edu
www.cherokee.org
Counselor’s Office
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/
March
1
May
Varies
Septem
ber
All
expens
es paid
visit to
campu
s
$20,00
0
Native American,
Alaskan Native, and
Native Hawaiian h.s.
seniors.
1-800-860-1294 Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. EST
See website for
criteria.
http://www.dellscholars.org/public/
Up to
$40,00
0
NATIONAL. Juniors
only. GPA 2.75;
community service;
leadership; has
overcome challenge
ACT/SAT scores,
leadership, financial
need. “The Most
Valuable Student”
Criteria depends on
scholarship. See
website for list by
http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/s
cholarship.shtml
Novearly
Jan
Early
January
Elks
Foundation
SepNov
Epsilom
Sigma Alpha
Internationa
Oct-Jan
$500
$1,000
to
$60,00
0
Varies
*Counselor’s Office
*Cookson Hills sends application as part of
monthly bill during spring. It’s on their “Hot
Watts” news publication.
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarshi
ps.cfm
http://www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_applic
ation.html
l
FAFSA (Free
Application
for Federal
Student
Aid)
Fastweb
FFA
Gary
Lattimore
Memorial
Scholarship
Gates
Millenium
Scholars
Program
Got Milk?
SAMMY
Scholar
Athlete
Scholarship
Great Plains
Association
for College
Admission
Counseling
Haskell
Indian
Nation
University
in Lawrence,
KS
state.
The earliest date to complete FAFSA is
January 1st; no ACT or GPA
requirements to receive financial aid.
To have best chance of receiving state
aid, apply as early as income taxes are
completed. Website has a financial aid
estimator, step-by-step instructions,
and is a great source of information.
Commonly known as Pell Grant
application. You do not have to pay
back grants.
HS or College Students; Parents;
Educators. Free scholarship search.
NovVaries
Varies. See website.
Feb
May
$500
Must be a current or
past graduate of
Roland High School
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.fastweb.com
www.ffa.org
Counselor’s Office
January
Varies
Minority, GPA 3.3,
financial need.
http://www.gmsp.org/
Check
website
in Fall
$7,500
Academics, athletics
http://www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarshi
p.php
Februar
y
$1,000
STATE. ACT between
22-28; submit an
essay.
http://www.gpacac.net
Tuition
,
Books,
Fees,
Housin
g,
Meals
Cherokee Indian,
have a CDIB card and
tribal membership
card. Must also
complete the CNHE
application at
www.cherokee.org
Check website
http://www.haskell.edu/
www.cherokee.org
NATIONAL ESSAY
CONTEST. 9th-12th
grades.
11th/12th grade. See
website.
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
Minimum 2.5 GPA;
financial need;
demonstrated
voluntary community
service during senior
year.Seniors and
adults apply.
Any senior
graduating this year
can use the
scholarship with one
year of graduation.
http://www.imagineamerica.org/highschoolscholarships/qualificatio
ns
Hispanic
Scholarship
Fund
Holocaust
Remembran
ce Project
Horatio
Alger
Association
Scholarship
s
Imagine
America
Check
Website
Indian
Capital
Technology
Center
(ICTC)
Ongoing
Septem
berSpring
$250$5,000
Up to
$10,00
0
$1,000
Up to
525
clock
hours;
$787.5
0
http://www.hsf.net/
http://www.horatioalger.org/
HS or ICTC Counselor’s Office
ICTC Financial Aid Office
ICTC
Foundation
ICTC Otha
Grimes
ICTC
Superinten
dent’s
Scholarship
Indian
Health
Services
Independent
Living Act
KFC
Colonel’s
Scholars
Kohl’s “Kids
Who Care”
Per
Semest
er
Septem
ber&
Februa
ry
August
Varies
Adult. Must be
attending ICTC.
Financial need.
Adult. Any career
tech. Financial need.
ICTC Financial Aid Office
Tuitio
n
Adult. Must be
attending ICTC.
Financial need.
ICTC Counselor
Jan/Feb
Tuition
,
housin
g,
books,
fees
Tuition
American Indian,
must pursue
bachelor’s in preprofessional healthrelated area
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/S
cholarships/
Must have been or is
now in foster care
NATIONAL. 2.75 GPA,
financial need.
http://www.okhighered.org/studentcenter/financial-aid/dhs.shtml
http://www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/
Varies
ICTC Financial Aid Office
www.okcareertech.org
DecFeb
$20,00
0
March
$1,000
$10,00
0
$500$2,500
Ages 6-18.
Outstanding
community service.
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityR
elations/scholarship/program-information.asp
NATIONAL. Must have
heard a “Making It
Count” presentation.
http://makingitcount.com/scholarship/
Varies
NATIONAL. HS
seniors and adults
who are interested in
learning a skill and
mastering a trade.
College or
CAREER/TECHNICAL
schools.
Must be from a farmfamily. FFA
membership is not
required.
MHS Senior,
character, financial
need, academics
NATIONAL. Must
pursue
communications
major.
17 and 18-yr-old
artists in the
performing, literary,
and visual arts.
http://profoundlydisconnected.com/themikeroweworks-foundation-scholarshipopportunities/
NWTF member, 3.0
GPA, see website for
more info
http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships
.html
JUNIORS. Have at
least 2.7 GPA;
volunteer, or
community service,
or extra-curricular
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-caresscholarship
Making It
Count
“Winning
Characterist
ics”
Mike Rowe
WORKS
Foundation
Scholarship
June
Monsanto
Agriculture
Scholarship
Februa
ry
$1,500
$2,500
Muldrow
Community
April
$1,000
National
Academy of
TV Arts &
Sciences
National
Foundation
for
Advanceme
nt in the
Arts
National
Wild Turkey
Federation
Februar
y
$10,00
0
Octobe
r
Varies
Jan 1
Nordstrom’s
Open
FebMay
$250
to
$10,00
0
$10,00
0
http://www.monsanto.com/responsibility/you
th/scholarship.asp
MHS Counselor or Principal
http://emmyonline.org/scholarship/
http://www.nfaa.org/
Northeaster
n State
University
OK Career
Guide & OK
College
Start
OK
Department
of
Rehabilitati
on Services
(a.k.a.,
RESC or
Voc-Rehab)
Oklahoma’s
Promise
(formerly
OHLAP)
OK Burglar
and Fire
Alarm
Association
OK
Engineering
Foundation
OK Ready
Mixed
Concrete
Association
OK Heritage
Association
Prudential
Spirit of
Community
Award
Regional
University
Baccalaureat
FebMar
Varies
activities; plan on
attending college 4
years; plan on
applying for financial
aid.
See website.
One-stop-shop for scholarship search,
career information, resume’ creator,
occupation and college comparisons,
interest inventory, ability inventory,
reality check, etc. You can find what
schools across the nation offer the
training or education for the career
you’re interested in. You can explore
careers, what their wages are what
classes to take while in high school,
etc. This is a great website for people
who need career guidance!
OnVaries
7th-12th grade. If you
Going
per
have a physical OR
priorit
learning disability,
y&
you may be eligible
state
for financial
fundin assistance toward
g
college or additional
training such as
career tech.
June of
Tuition 8th grade- 10th grade.
10th
at
Family income must
grade
public
be $50,000 or less the
yr
Oklaho year of application;
ma
curriculum and GPA
college agreement. Must
complete FAFSA
senior year.
March
$500Parent , guardian or
$1,000
applicant, must be an
active employee of a
licensed alarm
company, member of
the police
department, or a
paid or volunteer
member of a fire
department, located
in the state.
Februar $500Must enroll in OK
y
$1,000
engineering
university; see
website for details.
Novem
$500Essay Contest. Ages
ber
$5,000
16-18.
Octobe
r-March
Varies
9th-12th grades.
Novem
ber 1
$1,000
$5,000
5th-12th Grades.
Community Service.
See website for
details.
OK resident. Either an
ACT composite of 30
OR be a National
$3,000
+
residen
http://www.nsuok.edu/
http://offices.nsuok.edu/financialaid/TypesofAi
d/Scholarships.aspx
www.okcollegestart.org
Website to be released 8/1/2015: OK Career
Guide
*www.okrehab.org (information/contact)
*Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, 1-800487-4042
*School Counselor and/or Special Education
Teacher
*www.okhighered.org
*Counselor’s Office
http://www.okbfaa.org/about_us/scholarship/in
dex.html
http://ospe.org/
http://www.ormca.com/
Click “Essay Contest”
http://www.oklahomaheritage.com/
Click “Education & Awards” – Scholarships and
Heritage Week
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc
*http://www.okhighered.org/studentcenter/financial-aid/grants.shtml
*Counselor’s Office
e
t
tuition
waiver
$1,500
renewa
ble
Robert C.
Byrd
January
Ronald
McDonald
House
Februar
y
Varies
Society of
Automotive
Engineers
(SAE)
Sequoyah
County
Business &
Professional
Women
Sequoyah
County
Farm Bureau
Decem
ber
$400
to
$10,00
0
$500
April
$1,000
Toyota
Community
Scholarship
Decem
ber
Tsa La Gi
Trail of
Tears Award
Tylenol
June
$10,00
0$20,00
0
Varies
Venture’s
Scholars
Program
Veterans
and
Dependents
April/M
ay
May
Merit Semi-Finalist.
More info available at
website.
STATE. Outstanding
ACT score and/or
National Merit SemiFinalist
Legal U.S. resident
under age of 21, h.s.
senior; live in a
participating RMHC
Chapter’s geographic
area; see website for
more info.
Must pursue an
engineering degree at
undergraduate or
graduate level.
LOCAL. Female; good
character; 2.0 GPA;
will attend OK school
or career tech;
financial need.
ACT score; financial
need; resident of
Sequoyah county;
member of Farm
Bureau for at least 6
months
NATIONAL.
Community service
must be outstanding.
Cherokee Indian
descent. More info on
website.
NATIONAL. Healthrelated field of study.
Up to
$10,00
0
The Ventures Scholars Program is a
national membership program designed
to help underrepresented and firstgeneration college-bound students
interested in pursuing math- and sciencebased careers link to information,
resources, and opportunities that will
help them successfully pursue their
career goals.
The Program collaborates with colleges,
universities, professional associations,
and organizations nationwide (VSP
Partners) and offers a variety of tools to
link students to the partners'
information, resources, and
opportunities. The Program also invites
parents/guardians and guidance
counselors to receive these resources,
too!
This website contains in-depth information about
the various education benefits administered by the
Department of Veterans Affairs. Visit website or
call the toll-free number 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits
Counselor.
*http://www.okhighered.org/studentcenter/financial-aid/grants.shtml
*Counselor’s Office
http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-sscholarships/
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarship
s/
Counselor’s Office
Counselor’s Office
http://www.okfarmbureau.org/index.php?action
=programs.scholarships
http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/edu
cation/scholarships/tcs.html
http://www.cherokee.org/Services/186/Page/def
ault.aspx
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/
news/subptyschol.inc
http://www.venturescholar.org/
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.
htm
University
of ArkansasFort Smith
(UAFS)
Voice of
Democracy
Februar
y
Varies
Novem
ber
Wal-Mart’s
Sam Walton
Community
Scholarship
WalMart/Sam’s
Club
Who’s Who
Among
Check
Website
$1,000
$30,00
0
$3,000
Check
Website
Varies
Check
Website
$1,000
Visit website for most
up-to-date
scholarship
information.
9th-12th. Audio-essay
contest
www.uafortsmith.edu
At least a 2.5
cumulative GPA and a
demonstrated
financial need.
Wal-Mart & Sam’s
Club associates and
dependents.
Random Drawing.
Complete and return
your profile form.
You can return your
form by mail or by
logging onto
www.whoswhoamong
students.com, using
your login# and pass
code. Bio fee not
required for the
scholarship entry.
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/87
36.aspx?p=236
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&
did=150
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/87
36.aspx?p=236
http://www.whoswhoamongstudents.com/
MILITARY
www.usmilitary.about.com OR www.military.com
www.afrotc.com
www.goarmy.com
NSU Army ROTC, www.armyrotc.com
www.nrotc.navy.mil
NEAREST RECRUITING OFFICE: Central Mall in Fort Smith
MY NOTES:
ATHLETES
Any athlete who wishes to make an official visit to a
Division I or II college/university should register with
NCAA Clearinghouse. It evaluates student courses,
grades, and test scores to determine whether students
meet NCAA minimum academic requirements. Keep in
mind that if a student-athlete meets NCAA initial
eligibility standards that student still may NOT be
admitted to the institution because each institution
decides which students to admit based on its admission
criteria. Likewise, a student-athlete who gains admission
to a college/university may NOT meet NCAA initial
eligibility standards.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
To find NCAA approved Core Courses, visit the website, select
High School Administration, click on List of Approved Core
Courses, and follow prompts.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSFER INFO
Transfer questions (wondering if a community college class will transfer to an OK four-year college/university?),
www.okhighered.org/student-center/transfer-stdnts OR contact Student Transfer Hotline: 1-800-583-5883
HELPFUL WEBSITESwww.knowhow2go.org
*www.okcollegestart.org *www.fastweb.com
*www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov *www.okhighered.org/student-center *www.smartaboutmoney.org
*www.mappingyourfuture.biz/planyourcareer *www.myfuture.com *www.collegeboard.com/pay
*www.military.com
Compliments of ICTC Sallisaw and Mrs. Cindy Lattimore