The 2nd Marking Period Just Ended. Please make sure you are passing all your classes. If not, make an appointment to see your teacher ASAP. What are you post - high school plans? Please make a follow up appointment with your guidance counselor to finish your applications. CUNY - 6 schools $65 (no more waivers!) SUNY - $50 each. Waivers available - See your guidance counselor. Recommendations - Follow up with your teachers. Check DEADLINES! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Senior-Bulletin-December.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Guidance News for Seniors
More Scholarships….
Scholarships are posted on this website or in the guidance office. Many scholarships have December deadlines so you got to get on it if you want the $$$ Here are a few to keep you busy: Hidden Triforce of Wisdom Scholarship Sponsor: Hidden Triforce Amount: $500 Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to courage or wisdom. JobApplicationGuide’s Inaugural Scholarship Program Sponsor: JobApplicationGuide Amount: $500 Deadline: Dec. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and adults returning or beginning their college application. Applicants … [Read more...]
Are you an Innovative & Creative Junior or Senior?
Juniors, Seniors and College Freshman can apply for the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity (up to $5,000 per year) The application deadline for 2016 is April 30th. You may apply online click here [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Milton-Fisher-Scholarship.pdf"] … [Read more...]
More Scholarships!
Below is a list of scholarships that students from NY school districts are eligible for. The deadlines range from November 29 - February 15 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_november_scholarship_newsletter.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Niceness Pays. $10,000 Scholarship
The Secret Mean Stinks Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Procter & Gamble Distributing LLC Amount: $10,000 Deadline: Dec. 14, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 17 years of age or older. Applicant must submit an essay describing a kind or nice act they committed. Make sure you read the Official Rules … [Read more...]
Scholarship Information
Attached you will find scholarship information with November and December Deadlines. You may pick up a hard copy in the guidance office. For additional opportunities check out the links below: Scholarships for African American Women http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/scholarships-for-african-american-women.html Scholarships for Blacks http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/scholarships-for-blacks.html Scholarship Plus http://www.scholarshipplus.org/sp/program/ http://www.fastweb.com/ https://www.cappex.com/ https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/match https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/resources/ [gview … [Read more...]
Scholarships with November Deadlines
Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are college scholarships and contests with November 2015 deadlines. Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Maryknoll Student Essay Contest Sponsor: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: Nov. 13, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are enrolled in … [Read more...]
Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program
The RMHC U.S. Scholarship Program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. Visit www.rmhc.org for complete program details and eligibility requirements. Application Deadline January 20, 2106 … [Read more...]
College Application Week
Due Dates are approaching. Ms. Terraferma will be in the computer lab next week (10/26-10/30 except Tuesday) 9th period to help you set up your CUNY, SUNY, Common App or Private Apps. You can also come and work on your college Essay. Remember to formally ask your teacher(s) for recommendations either with the form in your folder or via email. … [Read more...]
Doodle 4 Google Contest
Do you enjoy doodling? Are you creative? Doodle 4 Google is an annual contest open to students in grades K-12. Students are invited to create their own Google doodle for the chance to have it featured on the Google homepage. From cave paintings to selfies, artists have always found creative ways of expressing themselves. Now, with the Google homepage as their canvas, we’re asking students to do the same. Young artists can doodle with any materials to show what makes them unique, and the winner’s artwork will be featured on our homepage for a day. This Year's Theme: What Makes Me.....Me How to Enter: Download the Entry Form What are the Prizes: National Winner The National Winner will have his or her doodle featured on … [Read more...]