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Scholarships- outside Glide/Roseburg Community
Scholarships- outside Glide/Roseburg Community
Beat the Odds
Due date: September 10,2024
This fall, Stand for Children will award $20,000 college scholarships to five or more outstanding students who
have “Beat the Odds.” The scholarship is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years provided the
recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, completes 12 or more credits each term, and funding is available.
Beat the Odds is a partnership between Stand for Children (a nonprofit organization) and the Renaissance
Foundation.
have “Beat the Odds.” The scholarship is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years provided the
recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, completes 12 or more credits each term, and funding is available.
Beat the Odds is a partnership between Stand for Children (a nonprofit organization) and the Renaissance
Foundation.
Please click HERE to apply for the scholarship.
2025 Build A Better Future scholarship
Due date: April 7, 2025 at 11:59 Mountain Time
$10,000 to five new seniors, with the top recipient receiving an additional $5,000 grant to continue funding their project
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning on attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America. Additionally, students must have met all of the requirements described on this website (http://honorsgradu.com/). Employees of Honors Graduation and their families are not eligible to participate. Submissions must be received before the deadlines in order to qualify for the scholarship program. Mailed applications must be postmarked by that deadline. There are no citizenship requirements.
Please click HERE to apply and learn more about the scholarship.
9th-12th Grade yearly timeline
Please click HERE to view a timeline for 9th grade-12 grade and what students will need to do to keep on track to graduate and be successful in their time at Glide High School
It’s a Plan- Senior Check list
September checklist
-Students should explore careers that they may be interested in and what education it would take for them to get there
-Students should create a list of at least five colleges with deadline information
-Testing dates should be advertised
-Students should be reviewing transcripts to make sure they have the classes that they need to apply to college
-Students should also learn about the FAFSA process
October checklist
-Encourage students to make a list of their school and work experience to create a sample resume
-Students should be writing personal essays, using college or scholarship application essay prompts
-Make a list of activities and awards that you have received
-Narrow down your list of colleges and go on tours
Fill out your FAFSA
November checklist
-Help students to narrow their college choices; encourage students to always have a backup plan
-Hold field trips to visit colleges or attend college fairs
-Remind students to add all of the schools where they plan to apply to the FAFSA
-Remind students to keep track of deadlines and gather the information they will need to apply to college, the FAFSA and/ or scholarships
-Encourage students to complete the FAFSA if they haven’t done so already, as well as other financial aid and scholarships
-Check email regularly as this is the main way that most colleges will communicate with students
December checklist
-Meet with current college students as well as alumni to see what college is really like
-Create an OSAC profile and search for scholarships to apply to
-Use winter break to catch up on any lingering details in the college application process
-Make sure that to include ALL of the information necessary on applications
-Also meet with parents of college students to find out about the transition process to college and what you should expect
January checklist
-If male make sure to register with the selective service within 30 days of turning 18. If they do not do this they will not be eligible for federal financial aid
-Make any changes that need to be made to the FAFSA by March 15th
-Update your OSAC profile and continue to fill out application forms
-Update your list of scholarships and apply to the ones that have upcoming deadlines
February checklist
-Research what the college what immunizations the college that you would like to attend require
-If necessary get caught up on all immunizations
-Finish writing and editing all scholarship application essays
-Apply to as many scholarships as possible
-Attend college preview days in order to get to know the campus and the people
-Make any necessary changes to your FAFSA by March 15th
March checklist
-Colleges look at second semester grades don’t start slacking off
-Stay involved with extracurricular activities and take advantage of other experiences
-Apply for summer enrichment programs, internships, or jobs
-Make plans for college orientation in the summer
April checklist
-Acceptance letters should be coming in the mail
-Share your acceptances with counselors, parents, and friends
-FAFSA and financial aid letters should be coming shortly after
-Make your final decision on which school you will be attending
-Compare the size, location, cost, and extracurricular activities
May checklist
-Check if your college requires a placement test. If it does, arrange to take it as soon as possible while it is still on your mind
-Make sure that you are prepared for what is coming next
-Figure out what to bring and create a budget as a way to track your expenses
Events and Job Opportunities
UCC 2024-2025 Career Achademy
High Schools can choose from hands-on credit programs to take at UCC on Fridays. You can learn a new skill, earn college credits, and get on track early to start a career-all before graduating High school. Please click HERE to see programs offered.
Washington State University is pleased to announce that a Junior Veterinary Scribe Certificate is now being offered to current high school students ages 16 and 17.
The course consists of 10 asynchronous online learning modules, meaning the students can complete the program at their own pace. Upon completion, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging their success in completing the Junior Veterinary Scribe certificate.
What Are the Student Benefits of This Certification?
· Additional skill sets for obtaining a job while in high school or in a post-graduation veterinary career. Career possibilities include full or part time scribing for remote online companies, in-clinic scribing careers and further education for receptionists, veterinary assistants, and other team members.
· A unique educational experience earning an entire certificate in the field of veterinary scribing to showcase on both college and job applications.
· The ability to demonstrate professional communication with the ability to facilitate appointments and client interactions to strengthen the veterinary-client-patient relationship within the veterinary practice.
· Prepare for college level courses with the introduction to veterinary medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and pharmacology.
· Any student interested in the basics of:
Medical terminology
Animal anatomy and physiology
Pharmacology
Medical record transcription
Professional Communication
Why WSU?
The certificate improves the student’s college application by adding a unique educational experience, as WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is the first and only educational institution to offer a certificate for veterinary scribes! This certificate does not provide college course credits but an entire certification in the field of veterinary scribing.
If you are interested in your students attending a Zoom presentation regarding the online junior veterinary scribe certificate combined with the undergraduate studies for both veterinary and public health related fields available on campus at WSU, please reach out to Veronica Sweeney set up a meeting for your students. I am very excited to bring this new unique opportunity to high school students across the country!
Veronica Sweeney, LVT
Paraprofessional Program Administrative Manager
College of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University
Mobile: 570-687-4589
veronica.sweeney@wsu.edu|
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