The best way to determine if a college is right for you is by visiting the campus and speaking with their admissions counselors and students. Most schools offer campus tours and presentation. Check their websites as some ask you to register before attending. Since you are off for Election Day (Tuesday 11/8) and Veteran's Day (Friday 11/11) this is a perfect time to visit a local campus. Bronx Community College (BCC) is having an Information Session on November 12, 10 AM. Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) has Information Sessions every Tuesday at 3:00 pm or Friday at 10:00 am. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BCC-Info-Session.pdf"] [gview … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Guidance News for Seniors
Register for SUNY Financial Aid Days
SUNY Financial Aid Days - SUNY is offering two Financial Aid Days to assist students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. These days are typically held in late winter, but with the availability of the FAFSA on October 1 this year, we have moved these programs to the fall. This year, the dates are October 15 and November 12. These workshops are offered free of charge and are available at 41 locations throughout New York State to any student needing assistance with applying for financial aid. Students and families are encouraged to register online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling the SUNY Recruitment Response Center at … [Read more...]
Music Skanner Scholarship: Deadline May 15, 2017
Do you have a passion for music, but you are having difficulty getting yourself out there? Do you need a Music or Music Marketing Scholarship? Well, some people may not know this, but music drives the world in ways unimaginable. It is the most recognized form of expression of feelings and emotions. Someone once said, “Music is life!” That statement is very true in many ways, and thats why we, at musicskanner.com, believe that no one should be denied the chance to compose breathtaking music for the world to here. Well, we understand that there is a lot to music than just writing and singing and that is why we are prepared to offer you our help by giving you a $750 music scholarship. Musicskanner.com is looking for talented … [Read more...]
STEM Mentor Program: 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program
1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program is a world-wide effort that pairs motivated, enthusiastic, female mentors with smart, STEM-focused high school women and gives them access to innovative programming that will help them develop leadership, critical thinking and communication skills, while also preparing them for college and university. Be a part of this world-wide movement by encouraging one or more of your students to apply by Friday, October 7th. To apply for the 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program, mentee applicants must be: Interested in and passionate about one or more STEM areas Comfortable communicating in English Able to participate in the program for one year Able to access at least one internet-capable device A … [Read more...]
Hooked to Books Scholarship – Deadline 12/20/16
“Hooked To Books Scholarship” Link to our Scholarship page: https://www.hookedtobooks.com/scholarship/ Award: $1000 Deadline: December, 20th Here is the list of our requirements: - Participant: all current and future college students who are 15 years old or older from worldwide; - Language of the essay: English (in academic or non-academic style); - Format: Word Doc or PDF; - Submission: Email to scholarships@hookedtobooks.com with the subject line of "Scholarship Application" and the following information in the body of the submission email: full name, contact address, phone number, where the participant are currently attending or planning to attend school, whether it will be ok if the essay is published at our … [Read more...]
Driving-Tests.org Annual Scholarship 2016
Driving-Tests.org is proud to announce a new $2,500 scholarship for all high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate university or community college students in the United States. Click here for application and eligibility The Scholarship begins August 10, 2016 and ends December 31, 2016 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. … [Read more...]
Portfolio Program
Groundswell’s Portfolio Program provides intensive portfolio development for youth in 11th and 12th grades, focused on preparing young people for art college admission and scholarship. For acceptance into art colleges and universities, you need to present a portfolio: a collection of your artwork organized to demonstrate your drawing skills, personal artistic exploration, and your creative potential. The program will help you prepare your portfolio and applications for admission to art colleges around the nation. The Portfolio Program meets once a week, Mondays, 4pm-7pm, October 24 th, 2016 through December 16th, 2016. Accepted young artists will receive a considerable materials and travel stipend with full attendance. Applications are … [Read more...]
TEEN EMPOWERMENT MURAL APPRENTICESHIP
TEMA (Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship) is a paid after-school pre-professional public art apprenticeship program for teens (14 to 21-years-old) interested in using visual arts for the benefit of local communities. TEMA apprentices create public works of art collaboratively with Groundswell professional artists on projects commissioned by community partners. Apprentices will collectively research, design and fabricate a work of public art. About TEMA: Meets once a week – Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 4pm to 7pm (plus 3 Saturdays or Sundays) at Groundswell Dates are the week of October 24th & 25th, 2016 through the week of April 4th, 2017. Apprentices receive a stipend starting at $200.00 for full participation in the … [Read more...]
NY Times College Scholarship
The Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools in the five boroughs who have demonstrated academic achievement and community service while facing significant obstacles. This year, we intend to support 10 students with scholarships of up to $15,000 a year. Students must enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Each scholarship will be renewable, as long as the student maintains a good academic record. We encourage students who best meet the application criteria to apply. The application deadline is Monday, October 31, 2016. All applications must be completed and submitted online at this web location … [Read more...]
“Thank Your Skin” Scholarship – $1000
Thank Your Skin is very excited to tell you that we are offering an annual scholarship to Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design students. We would love to make an application for this scholarship available to your students. Award: $1000 Deadline: November 30, 2016 All of the application details and the 2016 essay question are available on our website at http://www.thankyourskin.com/scholarship/ … [Read more...]