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DOBYNS-BENNETT COUNSELING DEPARTMENT November 2016

Seniors:

Keep an eye out for important announcements

Stay on top of deadlines and requirements

Make sure to keep your grades up and finish out your senior year in good standing

Be responsible for YOUR future -YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO YOU AND MEETING DEADLINES

Recommendations/References from Counselor or Teachers

Recommendations/references may be needed for colleges or scholarships

Letters should come from someone who will give you a positive recommendation and has observed your performance and character in school and/or the community.

Request a recommendation/reference at least 2 weeks before you need it

Give counselor a resume about you and your experience and the recommendation form on the D-B website; give teachers a resume

Scholarship information can be found

Flyers throughout the school

School TV announcements

D-B website at www.k12k.com/db on the Counseling page

Go For It newsletter-online on the Counseling web page and may be picked up in the Counseling Office

Scholarship box outside the Counseling Office Counseling Department Sandi Nelson (A-C) Sharon Lambert, Counseling Secretary Wendy Wolfe (D-G) Nikki Joyce, Registrar Eric Freeman (H-L) Caroline Baird, Niswonger College Advisor Kayte Daffron (M- R) Denise Oglesby, Student Support Advocate Lisa Pierce (S-Z) Rebecca Osborne, Graduation Coach Tammy Wolfe, Career Counselor Hope Bruner, SAP Counselor

DATES TO REMEMBER

●ETSU Upward Bound Apps available-November 1st due back by November 8th

●Deadline for ASVAB registration-November 4th ●ASVAB Test – November 10th

ACT AND SAT TESTING

Schedule of ACT Testing 2016-2017 Register ONLINE for the ACT at: www.actstudent.org

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

SEPT 10, 2016

AUG 5, 2016 AUG 6–AUG 19, 2016

OCT 22, 2016

SEPT 16, 2016 SEPT 17–SEPT 30, 2016

DEC 10, 2016

NOV 4, 2016 NOV 5–18, 2016

FEB 11, 2017

JAN 13, 2017 JAN 14–20, 2017

APRIL 8, 2017

MARCH 3, 2017 MARCH 4–17, 2017

JUNE 10, 2017

MAY 5, 2017 MAY 6–19, 2017

Information for online registration is available in the Counseling Office. The cost for the ACT is $42.50 (no writing) $58.50 (with writing) Late Fee - $25.00. You are responsible for any late fees or the writing tests.

Schedule of SAT Testing 2016-2017 Register ONLINE at: sat.collegeboard.org/register

Test Date Registration Deadlines Late Registration OCT 1, 2016 SEPT 1, 2016 SEPT 20, 2016

NOV 5, 2016 OCT 7, 2016 OCT 25, 2016 DEC 3, 2016 NOV 3, 2016 NOV 22, 2016 JAN 21, 2017 DEC 21, 2016 JAN 10, 2017 MAR 11, 2017 FEB 10, 2017 FEB 28, 2017 MAY 6, 2017 APRIL 7, 2017 APRIL 25, 2017 JUN 3, 2017 MAY 9, 2017 MAY 24, 2017 The cost for the SAT is $45; SAT with essay $57; Late Fee - $28.00. Each SUB test is an

additional fee. You are responsible for any late fees or the writing tests. Dobyns-Bennett

school code number for registration is 431045.Dobyns-Bennett test center code number: ACT 18484 SAT 43-155

SENIORS MUST COMPLETE ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION BEFORE THEY WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION EXERCISES FOR 2017. TWENTY EIGHT CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR A DOBYNS-BENNETT DIPLOMA. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR IN THE NEAR FUTURE FOR A CREDIT CHECK. STUDENTS MUST ALSO TAKE THE ACT OR SAT TO OBTAIN A REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.

HELPFUL WEB SITES

www.moneymag.com – Money Magazine web site contains college information

www.finaid.org – line to 42 scholarship databases, including information about scholarship scams www.collegeboard.org – SAT information www.studentservice.com/fastweb.index.cg www.petersons.com – electronic version of Peterson’s Guide to Four Year Colleges www.targetusa.com – college and financial aid www.collegenet.com – admissions information, financial aid and scholarships www.edsouth.org – student outreach services, financial aid, scholarship search, Southeast college information www.collegefortn.org www.fastweb.com www.weeklyscholarshipalert.org www.collegeaid.com www.ed.gov/studentaid www.educaid.com www.brokescholar.com www.state.tn.us/tsac www.scholarships.com www.act.org www.tnscholardollars.org www.mymajors.com www.edamerica.net www.fafsa.gov www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.scholarshipguidance.com

TOLL FREE ASSISTANCE

US Department of Education provides information about federal student

assistance program. 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

OUTREACH TN

Free scholarship help is available to Tennessee residents. Call 1-800-2OUTREACH or 1-888-268-8732

NORTHEAST STATE OPEN HOUSE

Northeast State will host their annual Open House on Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30 -8:00 pm at the Blountville campus next to the Tri-Cities Airport. Students and families will be able to attend sessions related to programs of study as well as financial aid and scholarship programs. A representative from TN Promise will be available to answer questions as well as assist students to complete their application. A Student Services Fair and Campus Tours will round out the evening. RSVP’s are preferred but drop-ins are welcome.

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night: held on ETSU campus on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 pm. The event will be held in the Auditorium on the first floor of the D.P. Culp University Center. ETSU would like to invite you, all graduating seniors, and their families to be their guests for this event..

THINGS TO REMEMBER

If you are going to College or an Applied College of Technology next fall

Have an idea where you want to go –plan visits and/or interviews

Find out the requirements of the college

Know when the college admission deadlines are and have everything required completed on time

Start early on essays for admission to allow time for revisions

Prepare for filling out financial aid and scholarships

See Tammy Wolfe in CTE for Career Testing

HOPE Lottery Scholarship

$1,750 per semester for 4 year accredited Tennessee college/university for freshman and sophomore year

$2,250 per semester for 4 year accredited Tennessee college for junior and senior year

$1,500 per semester for 2 year community college

3.0 GPA or 21 ACT or 980 (math and verbal) SAT The GPA used for the HOPE is your unweighted GPA TNPromise Scholarship

2 years tuition free at community college, TCAT, or approved program

Apply at www.TNPromise.gov by November 1

File FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov

Attend 2 mandatory meetings

Submit college application; everything needs to be at the college in the spring

Serve 8 hours of community service in the summer following high school graduation

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

For financial aid and for lottery scholarships

Forms are not available until after October 1st

Parents need to provide financial/tax return information

Submit ASAP after October 1, 2016

Get your FAFSA-FSA ID @ fsaid.ed.gov

After October 1st, apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Things to remember about ACT/SAT test scores

Make sure to take the ACT or SAT this year if you haven’t already taken it

Information for ACT/SAT registration is available in the Counseling Office. Register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org or SAT www.collegeboard.com

Be prepared to upload a digital photo of yourself for ACT online registration.

Students must provide their high school name to ACT when registering.

Seniors who have not already taken the ACT may get a voucher for the ACT

If you are qualified for financial assistance then you may be able to receive a fee waiver for the Act and SAT. See your counselor for this.

Take what YOUR college wants

Don’t keep repeating tests over and over without reviewing – take what you need

Tutoring information is on the D-B website and the testing websites

NCAA Eligibility

16 core courses will be required for NCAA Division I and Division II schools.

High school athletes should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by the end of their junior year or beginning of their senior year.

Please check the website for the list of Dobyns-Bennett’s eligible core classes to be sure that you are on track to meet NCAA credit requirements. Be cautious with online credits.

Bridge Math and Communications of Life will not count in the core.

Submit your ACT/SAT test scores directly to NCAA using code 9999.

Apply online at www.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common – print the transcript release form, sign and bring to the Counseling Office – your transcript must be attached to release form before mailing to NCAA Eligibility Center.

Make sure to plan this with your parents, counselor and coach

Common Application

•Make sure if you are using the Common Application to do everything electronically. Counselors will send your transcript electronically •If you prefer for another teacher to write your recommendation instead of your counselor, you can select that option.

If you are going into the Workforce or the Armed Forces after DB

Prepare a resume that highlights the experience you have and what you have to offer an employer that you are interested in working for

Start looking for careers that you are interested in so that you can plan to be qualified for it

Make sure to start meeting with a military recruiter now

Plan to take the ASVB – November 10. ASVAB scores count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The score determines whether you’re qualified to enlist in the US military but is not a military commitment.

The ASVAB is a tool to help students learn more about career exploration and planning in all worlds of work.

Schedule a Meeting with Your Career Counselor

Take a career assessment to identify what careers you are interested in pursuing

Research careers, education requirements, and colleges/training to help you make a plan for your education & training

Receive assistance with financial aid information

Receive scholarship information

Receive assistance with college applications

Tammy Wolfe Career Counselor

423.378.8483 twolfe@k12k.com

TN/VA Scholars

● 4 English courses

● 4 Math courses (with at least 1 math higher than Algebra II)

● 3 Sciences courses (Biology I, Chemistry I, + 1 higher science)

● Social Studies (same social studies required for graduation on any path at D-B)

● 1 Wellness course

● 1 Fine Arts

● 2 Foreign Language courses in the same language

● 2 Career Technical Education courses (Computer course may count as 1 CTE Credit)

OR

● 2 AP courses “above and beyond standard TN/VA Scholars requirements”

OR

● 2 Dual Enrollment courses (JumpStart English does not count)

OR

Any combination of the above

80 hours of community service Documentation must be in the Counseling Office by

January 15. Don’t forget to keep a copy of your hours.

Grade of “C” or higher in all TN/VA Scholars courses

95% attendance (over the course of high school)

NO out of school suspensions

www.tnvascholars.org

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPURTUNITIES NESTCC Dual Enrollment Statistics/Speech

Taught at D-B = 1 block course = 2 high school credits = 3 credits NES Speech, 3 credits NES Statistics

Some cost involved – state grant will reimburse $300-$600

NESTCC & ETSU Dual Enrollment

For Spring of senior year

Must be on-track for graduation (not behind any credits)

Eligible ACT sub scores in English, Reading and Math (see your counselor for eligibility requirements)

Dual Enrollment Off-Campus

Must be on-track for graduation (not behind any credits)

Eligible students can take 1-3 courses through NES or ETSU and earn1 high school elective credit per course and 3 credit hours per NES or ETSU course

● Some cost involved–depends on numbers of courses taken–state grant will pay $300.00-$600.00

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE The deadline for regular admission is December 15, 2015. Application, high school transcript and test scores must be submitted by the deadline date. All required documents required must be submitted by the deadline for scholarship consideration. The deadline for the Chancellor’s Honors program and all competitive scholarships is November 1, 2016. First-year students who apply for admission by December 15 will be automatically considered for the following institutional scholarships: ●Volunteer Scholarship ●Tennessee Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship ●Tennessee Pledge and Promise Scholarships ● Provost Scholarship ● Applications can be completed online at: www.apply.utk.edu ● Apply for Competitive Scholarships at: http://honors.utk.edu/ ● Apply for Campus Housing at: http://uthousing.utk.edu

Visit http://onestop.utk.edu.entering-freshmen/ for more information.

ETSU Academic Performance Scholarship ● $2,000.00-$5,000.00 per year based on GPA and ACT ● Complete admissions application to ETSU by December 15 ● Eligibility is determined by the 6th semester GPA ● ACT/SAT scores must be earned prior to December 15 ETSU Scholarships ● Available online at: www.etsu.edu/scholarship ● 2016 Scholarship application should be online by October 1 ● Deadlines vary by individual scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students who are interested in the scholarships can get additional information in the Counseling Office. The deadline date indicates either the date it must be received by the school or, in some cases, the date it must be postmarked. If a college requires a nomination for a scholarship, Dobyns-Bennett must nominate the student/s for that scholarship. If you are interested in competing for the nomination, see your counselor immediately. Many scholarships require counselor or teacher recommendations, and transcript with test score information.

THREE WEEKS SHOULD BE ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING.

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET PROGRAMS Allows residents of participating state to have a broader range of educational opportunities at in-state tuition rates at out-of-state colleges.

http://www.sreb.org/academic-common-market

AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Scholarship is awarded on the basis of character as determined by an evaluation of the essays submitted.

How to Apply: Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Award: $500.00 Deadline: October 6, 2016

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP

Award: 4 year scholarship for students attending a 4 year college Qualifications: US citizen, age 17-26, GPA 2.5, diploma, 920 SAT or 19 ACT, meet physical standards.

Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard). Apply online at: www.goarmy.com/rotc/highschool -students/four-year-scholarship.html

Commitment: 8 year service commitment with the Army, serve full time in the Army for 4 years and 4 years with the Individual Ready Reserves (IRR). Selected cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship information on website at www.artinstitutes.edu Buchanan Fellowship Award – full tuition(up to 16 hours), $1,000 book allowance, consideration for study abroad, support for graduate or professional schools Qualifications: Apply to MTSU, 3.5 GPA, 29 ACT or 1280 SAT, complete Buchanan Fellowship application (available in the Counseling Office) Deadline: December 1 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY – Clemson, SC Award: Calhoun Honor College – apply for scholarships Qualifications: Top 10%, ACT 30, SAT 1320, online at www.clemson.edu/cuhonors/index.html Deadline: December 1 – college application due; December 8 – Honors College application due

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM Award: 150 renewable scholarships of $20,000 Qualifications: Academic achievement, leadership, community service, minimum GPA 3.0

Seniors only - Apply on line at www.coca-colascholars.org ; click Coca-Cola Scholars Program beginning August 1

Deadline: Apply online August 1 – October 31

COLBY COLLEGE – Waterville, ME Award: Ralph J. Bunche Scholars Program – increased grant amounts Qualifications: African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American; academics, leadership, nomination. Deadline: See counselor immediately - www.colby.edu CONVERSE COLLEGE – Spartanburg, SC Award: Various Scholarships – www.converse.edu DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution Award: NSDAR offers approximately 23 different merit and financial needs scholarships to

graduating seniors, college and post- graduate students in specific programs. For specific information and application forms visit – www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

DAVIDSON COLLEGE – Davidson, NC

Award: John Montgomery Belk Scholarship – all expenses paid Qualifications: Nomination – see your counselor now, outstanding academically and personally, leadership skills More information at: www.davidson.edu Apply to college by December 1 Deadline: November 7

th- Nomination to the Counseling Office is October 17

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION 2017 SCHOLARSHIP Award: Amounts Vary Qualifications: Vary Beginning: November 1

st more info @ www.easttennesseefoundation.org.

EMORY UNIVERSITY – Atlanta, GA

Award: Emory Scholars Program – 2/3 to full tuition, room board, fees Qualifications: Academics, high test scores, leadership Deadline: November 15 See your counselor now for nomination

www.college.emory.edu/emoryscholars Award: Emory Goizueta Scholars Qualifications: Pursue BBA program, scholarship, nomination. Deadline: November 15 See your counselor for nomination. Award: Emory Advantage Program Qualifications: Helps families with annual total income of 100,000 or less Go to: www.emory.edu/FINANCIAL_AID/emory_advantage ERSKINE COLLEGE – Due West, SC Award: Various scholarships

www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid Deadline: Various – check website immediately FREE SPEECH ESSAY CONTEST Award: $1,000 - $10,000 one time award Qualifications: Essay on topic – 800-1000 words www.thefire.org/contests Deadline: January 15

GARDNER WEBB UNIVERSITY FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP Award: Full to 80 % tuition Qualifications: GPA 3.5 Deadline: See your counselor

www.gardner-webb.edu Click on financial planning. GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS Award: Various scholarships Qualifications: Minority, GPA 3.3, leadership, financial need www.gmsp.org Deadline: January 14 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Awards: $10,000.00 renewable scholarship Qualifications: Embody characteristics of President Ronald Reagan in everyday life situations Eligibility: Senior, leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship Apply: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-

foundation-scholarship-program Deadline: January 5th

GEORGIA TECH – Atlanta, GA Award: President’s Scholarship – up to full tuition, board, fees Qualifications: Academics, high SAT/ACT, leadership www.psp.gatech.edu Deadline: October 15 GIRL SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP Award: Varies-Go to the following website: www.girlscouts.org type scholarships in search box HARVARD UNIVERSITY Award: Honor student graduating with honors and family income of less than $60,000 Harvard will pay full tuition – Call 617-495-1581 for information HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Award: Multiple scholarships Qualifications: Hispanic heritage, 3.0 GPA, apply for FAFSA. Apply online after Sept 1: www.hsf.net Deadline: December 15 - General Scholarship HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP FOR TENNESSEE Award: Up to $22,000 Qualifications: Financial need, 2.0 GPA, overcoming adversity, community service, plan to attend

college following graduation, US citizen www.horatioalger.org click scholarship programs Deadline: October 25 JOHNSON CITY ELKS LODGE 825, 2017 SCHOLARSHIP ●Most Valuable Student Scholarship Award: Varies Eligibility: HS Senior, US Citizen, Academics, Leadership & Financial Need. Deadline: November 30

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Applications available at: www.enf.elks.org/mvs.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Award: There are multiple scholarships for students who have participated in JA Programs.

Go to www.ja.org, click on programs; then scholarships. Deadline: Also contact Local JA at (423)392-8841

LEXUS ECO CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP Award: Varies Qualifications: Open to grades 9-12. Students must enter the contest in a team of at least 5 but no more

than 10 and up to 2 teacher advisors. Team chooses one or both of the following topics – “Land and Water” or “Air & Climate” and identify an environmental issue that affects your local community. For more information and award amounts visit: http://lexus.scholastic.com/challenges

Deadline: December 8 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Award: Guaranteed Freshman Academic Scholarship - $2,000-$5,000 per year Qualifications: Based on GPA and ACT; for more information go online at:

http://www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshman.php Deadline: December 1 Award:

MISS TENNESSEE TEEN PAGEANT Award: Scholarship and travel Qualifications: Age 14-19, single, no children. www.misstennesseeusa.com NATIONAL BETA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Award: $1,000.00 to $15,000.00 Eligibility: Graduating Beta Club member registered with headquarters as of June 30, 2016. Deadline: January 26, 2017. Application and guide are available at www.betaclub.org/scholarship NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS Award: $100 - $10,000 Qualifications: Submit example of talent in field of dance, music, theater, art, writing and visual arts.

Fee. Application www.nfaa.org click students; click young arts 2014 Deadline: Register now – online application & portfolio due October 17 NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Award: Multiple scholarships Qualifications: For information go to www.dar.org click scholarships Deadline: Varies – check immediately

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERS CONFERENCE Enrichment, tuition costs. Current events takes place in Washington DC www.cylc.org/NYLC NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUMS Forum on Law and CSI Forum on Medicine Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy Tuition costs www.nylf.org NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY – Raleigh, NC Award: Park Scholarship – 4 year scholarship for out of state students valued at $149,000,

includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel and personal expenses

Qualifications: Scholarship, character, leadership, service. Nomination forms are in the Counseling Office and the Career Counseling Office.

Deadline: November 1 NORTH CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MAINTENANCE –Clarksville TN Award: Financial Aid Qualifications: High school graduate, career in Aviation Maintenance Call 931-431-9700 for info http://www.nci.edu P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP Award: $2,500 renewable scholarship Qualifications: Female senior; excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service,

academics and potential for future success; 3.0 GPA, US citizen, plan to attend post-secondary school next fall and receives the vote of local chapter. More information and application available at:

www.peointernational.org/starscholarship PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM Award: Costs – some financial aid available Qualifications: Civics Ed program, top 25% of class, B average Deadline: Rolling admissions www.presidentialclassroom.org PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS Award: $1,000 state, silver medallion, trip to Washington DC in May Qualifications: Outstanding acts of volunteer service. Open to grades 5 -12. Download application or

apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com Deadline: November 4 – nomination and application due by RANDOLPH MACON WOMEN’S COLLEGE PRESIDENTAL SCHOLAR Award: $7,500 - $20,000 Qualifications: Academic excellence, leadership, nomination. Deadline: February 1 www.rmc.edu click on scholarships & aid RHODES COLLEGE – Memphis, TN Award: Various Scholarships Deadline: Varies - check website www.rhodes.edu/finaid/

RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM Award: $10,000 for 4 years Qualifications: African-American, academics, leadership, financial need Apply online at: www.ronbrown.org Deadline: November 1 STAN & THELMA PLUMLEE SCHOLARSHIP Award: 4 year scholarship totaling $8,000.00 Eligibility: Must live in a manufactured home, work in the industry, or have a relative that works in

the manufactured housing industry. Attend a Tennessee University, College or Trade school Applications available in the Counseling office Scholarship box or at www.tnmha.org Deadline: March 6th STATE FARM YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (YAB) Award: Leadership opportunity, help their community and network with a group of 28 youth

from across the US. Apply at: http://sfyab.com/apply/the-board/ Deadline: October 3 by 5 pm SUNTRUST’S OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES Award: One $1,000 winner chosen every 2 weeks from October 31, 2015 through May 15,

2017 Qualifications: Not based on GPA or financial need, may enter once per drawing and can enter multiple

drawings Apply at: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html TN PROMISE Award: Community College, TCAT, or an Approved Program last dollar tuition and fees Qualifications: There are 2 mandatory meetings. FAFSA Completion by Feb. 15

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Application is online at http://www.tnpromise.gov/application Deadline: November 1 mandatory Meetings: Jan 8

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TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Award: Vary from $1,000 - $6,000 Qualifications: Based on GPA and ACT scores, apply for admission and scholarship online at:

www.tntech.edu.scholarships More information online and in the scholarship boxes Deadline: December 15 THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Award: Various scholarships – check website Qualifications: Minority www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND Various Scholarships. Go to website for information: www.uncf.org UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES For nominations see your guidance counselor immediately

UNITED WAY OF GREATER KINGSPORT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Teen volunteer opportunities can be found at http://www.uwaykpt.org/volunteer or in the D-B scholarship boxes in the Counseling Office or Career Counseling Office.

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Award: Varies - $1,000-$9,700 per year with additional benefits Qualifications: Merit based, must have applied and admitted. Information online: www.memphis.edu/scholarships Deadline: December 1 UNIVERISTY OF MIAMI – George W. Jenkins Scholarship Award: Tuition, fees, room & board, books, personal expenses Qualifications: From Tennessee, overcome significant adversity, financial need, 3.75 GPA, nomination Deadline: Nomination due November 1 – see your counselor. www.miami.edu/admission/jenkins UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA – LEVINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Award: 4 year scholarship for out of state students valued at $140,000, includes full tuition,

room and board, grant for service project and summer experiences Qualifications: Academic achievement, highly motivated, leadership and community service. For more

information www.levinescholars.uncc.edu Deadline: October 15

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA – Columbia, SC Award: McNair Scholars - $15,000 for 4 years, tuition, room Qualifications: Based on University Scholars application, scholastic ability, leadership potential,

character.www.sc.edu Click on future students; financial aid and scholarships. Deadline: November 1 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – Knoxville Award: Chancellor’s Scholarship, various competitive scholarships and Honors Program Qualifications: Must complete Admissions and entering Freshman Scholarship applications. www.utk.edu - Click on future students; then grants & scholarships; then scholarships. Deadline: November 1

Deadline for regular admission is December 1. Application, high school transcript and test scores must be submitted by this date.

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – Chattanooga Award: Varies Qualifications: Complete admission application and all documentation by December 1. For more

information go online at: www.utc.edu/scholarships Deadline: February 1 – online scholarship application due UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA – Charlottesville, VA Award: Jefferson Scholars Program – full tuition, room, board, for 4 years Qualifications: Nomination, academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. See your counselor

immediately for nomination. Information can be found at: www.jeffersonscholars.org Deadline: October 31 UP WITH PEOPLE

International travel and performing, minimum age 18, some personal expense Go to www.upwithpeople.org for information.

US SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM Award: Expenses paid for US Senate Youth Program March 5-12 in Washington, DC $5,000 college scholarship. www.ussenateyouth.org Qualifications: Nomination, 3.0 GPA, test, member of student government, junior or senior Deadline: October 15. See your counselor immediately

VALKYRIE-THOR THEATRE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1,500.00 one-year, one time award Requirements: East Tennessee Foundation 25 County Region Qualifications: Graduating Senior or current Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State Community College, UT-K, or Maryville College. GPA: 3.0, more information please contact: Beth Heller (877)524-1223 or by email bheller@etf.org VFW LADIES AUXILIARY YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART AWARD Award: $500 - $10,000 Qualifications: Artwork on paper or canvas, entry form-online at: www.ladiesauxvfw.org click programs;

then click on scholarships Deadline: Scholarship Programs Vary

VFW – VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

Award: $30,000 first place Qualifications: Recorded essay. 3 – 5 minutes. See theme online. Open to grades 9 – 12.

www.vfw.org Click on community; then programs Deadline: November 1 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AT ST. LOUIS Award: Danforth Scholars – Full / Partial tuition scholarships Qualifications: Academic excellence, service and leadership www.wustl.edu type Danforth Scholars in

search box Deadline: October 15 – nomination – see your counselor immediately WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN Award: National finalist attends Heisman Weekend in New York, up to $500 in Wendy gift cards, Qualifications: Male and female senior athletes, B average, excel in academics, athletics and leadership Deadline: October 3 WOFFORD COLLEGE – Spartanburg, SC Award: Bonner Scholars Qualifications: Financial need, top 20% high school class, community service. www.wofford.edu/bonnerscholars Deadline: All 4 application components by midnight on Feb 28

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Xi STATE ESSAY CONTEST BY IOTA CHAPTER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA OF KINGSORT. Award: $300.00, $200, or $100.00 Eligibility: Tennessee high school students (9-12) only FOUR D-B Student essays will be selected

to send in for submission. Topic and format information is available in the D-B Counseling Office Scholarship box.

Deadline: March 3, 2017

*no current information at time of printing The University of South Carolina grants a near in-state tuition rate to students who receive a

minimum $500 university scholarship.

Request an application directly from the Honors Program if you plan to attend ETSU and are interested in the Honors Scholars Program.

COLLEGE WEB SITES

Colleges offer multiple scholarships for students. Please go to the web sites below for information about scholarships.

Alice Lloyd College – Pippa Passes, KY www.alc.edu Appalachian State University – Boone, NC www.appstate.edu Art Institutes www.artinstitutes.edu Austin Peay State University – Clarksville, TN www.apsu.edu Carson-Newman University – Jefferson City, TN www.cn.edu Clemson University – Clemson, SC www.clemson.edu Converse College – Spartanburg, SC www.converse.edu Culinary Institute of America – Hyde Park, NY www.ciachef.edu Davidson College – Charlotte, NC www.davidson.edu Dension University – Granville, OH www.denison.edu Emory & Henry College – Emory, VA www.ehc.edu Emory University – Atlanta, GA www.emory.edu Erskine College – Due West, SC www.erskine.edu East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN www.etsu.edu Georgia Tech – Atlanta, GA www.gatech.edu Graceland University – Lamoni, IA www.graceland.edu Maryville College – Maryville, TN www.maryvillecollege.edu Memphis College of Art www.mca.edu Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN www.mtsu.edu Milligan College – Milligan, TN www.milligan.edu Mississippi State – Mississippi www.msstate.edu Northeast State - Kingsport, TN www.northeaststate.edu Northern Michigan University – Marquette, MI www.nmu.edu Randolph College – Lynchburg, VA www.randolphcollege.edu Rhodes College – Memphis, TN www.rhodes.edu Southeastern University – Washington, DC www.seuniversity.edu Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Elizabethton www.tcatelizabethton.edu Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown www.tcatmorristown.edu Tennessee Technological University – Cookeville, TN www.tntech.edu Tusculum College – Greeneville, TN www.tusculum.edu University of Connecticut – Storrs, CT www.uconn.edu University of Memphis – Memphis, TN www.memphis.edu University of Tennessee Chattanooga www.utc.edu University of Tennessee Knoxville www.utk.edu University of the South – Sewanee, TN www.sewanee.edu University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA www.virginia.edu Vanderbilt University – Nashville, TN www.vanderbilt.edu Virginia Intermont College – Bristol, VA www.vic.edu Washington University in St. Louis – St. Louis, MO www.wustl.edu Walters State Community College- Morristown, TN www.ws.edu