SENIOR GREEN SHEET Volume 10, Issue 4 JHS Senior Newsletter December 2014

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Calendar of Events

Dec. 10: UVU Open House at South Towne Expo Center 6-8 pm. Dec. 11: ASVAB Test Tech Atrium Dec. 12: Engineering Career Day Dec. 16: Jordan High Career Fair Dec. 19: Priority Deadline for Re-gents’ Scholarship January 2015: Prepare to file your FAFSA Jan. 13: Scholarship Deadline Weber Feb. 1: Scholarship Deadline: SUU, UVU, USU needs based, BYU, BYU-I Feb 2: Regents’ Scholarship Appli-cation Due! Feb. 4: Canyons Job Shadow Day Feb. 26: Heath Care Career Day March 1: Scholarship Deadline Dixie, LDSBC, SLCC, Snow, USU Eastern, Westminster March 4: Josten’s senior an-nouncements delivery 9-2 p.m. April 30: Mandatory senior gradu-ation meeting 8:45 a.m. Auditori-um May 15: Josten’s cap & gown de-livery 10:45—1 p.m. Auditorium landing May Senior panoramic picture May 28: Senior awards 7 p.m. auditorium May 29: Senior Dinner Dance 7-11 p.m. Thanksgiving Point Barn June 2: Mandatory Graduation practice Beetgarden June 4: Graduation 7 p.m. at the JHS Football Field In inclement weather 9:30 a.m. at the Maverik Center

Credit Recovery Options: Jordan High Night School and elective packets Canyons Virtual High School (CVHS) online make up Electronic High School (online) Northridge Learning Center, etc. *If you plan to play college sports, some make up programs are not approved by the NCAA. Check with the accredited credit recovery program to see if their coursework is NCAA eligible.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

FAFSA Pin/Transcripts/Credit Recovery Page 1 National Guard/Deferment/Gates Millennium Scholar Page 2 Resiliency/LDSBC/Regents’ Deadlines Page 3 ACT & SAT Test Dates/College Admissions & Financial Aid Deadlines Page 4 Nightschool schedule/Scholarship Scams Page 5 WUE/NCAA/Selective Service Page 6 Flyers about upcoming events Pages 7 Scholarships Page 8+

You've Applied. Now What?

By Kathryn Knight Randolph February 21, 2014

Once your college applications are in – then what? You can start by filling out the FAFSA. This first “to-do” can’t be stressed enough. In order to qualify for financial aid at all, this document must be submitted. While you may have had an older brother or sister who went to college and didn’t qualify for aid, this shouldn’t stop you from filling one out. Along with changes to your family’s financial circumstances, eligibility for certain types of aid changes too. Keep your grades up. Schools may ask for your final semester grades, and you don’t want your GPA to reflect signs of senioritis. There is a possibility that the admissions office would revoke their offer of admis-sion to you. After all, they want students who will work hard and take academics seriously. Follow up with the admissions office on your application. You want to make the call to ensure they have all the pieces they need to make the best assessment of your qualification for admission. Don’t ask about the decision – it could actually hurt your chances of getting in. Schedule a visit to the college sometime in late March or April. Your final college choice decision is due May 1st, and before that date, you may be agonizing over which school you’re going to choose. A col-lege visit is the perfect way to solidify your choice. It’s also a great time to visit financial aid offices. If your family is experiencing unusual financial circum-stances that aren’t reflected on the FAFSA, this is the time and place to discuss this with a financial aid ad-ministrator. They can oftentimes make professional judgments that permit you to receive more financial aid to compensate for your family’s circumstances. Once the admission decisions come in, you’ll have some difficult decisions of your own to make. What if you didn’t get into your top choice – what is your plan now? Or what if you were wait-listed – should you stay on the list or consider your second or third college choice. Continue applying for private scholarships and once you choose your college apply for housing. Abridgement: full article available at http://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/2987-youve-applied-now-what

Regents’ Scholarship: Two Award Levels

Base Award: $1,000 one time (You may defer this award.) Complete the Utah Scholars Core Course of Study during

grades 9-12 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher No individual course grade below a “C” ACT score submitted Enroll full-time (15 college credit hours) at an eligible Utah

institution of higher education during Fall Semester immedi-ately following high school graduation

Exemplary Academic Achievement: $1,100 renewable for 4 semesters (You may defer this award.) Complete the Utah Scholars Core Course of Study during

grades 9-12 Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher No individual course grade below a “B” ACT score 26 or higher Enroll full-time (15 college credit hours) at an eligible Utah

institution of higher education during Fall Semester immedi-ately following high school graduation

Application available: Nov. 17, 2014 Priority deadline postmarked by: Dec. 19, 2014 Final deadline postmarked by: Feb. 2, 2015 *Please visit http://higheredutah.org/scholarship_inforegents-scholarship/ for more details*

It is your responsibility to contact Regents regarding your eligibility.

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College Deferment

Deferment means postponing your college admittance to a four year school for 1-2 years.

If you are planning military service or humanitarian/ religious service like an LDS mission right after high school graduation, you can apply to college now and defer your enrollment and/or scholarships for up to 2 years! Why defer? It’s much easier to apply to college while in high school

when your transcripts and records are easily accessible. There are teachers who know you and can write recommendations for you. When you return from your service you can go right to

college. It’s easy! Once you are accepted to college, you fill out the

deferment forms online. All Utah colleges have deferment policies.

You apply to college one or two semesters before you plan to attend. You may not have the ability to apply while on a mission or in the military. Make your life easier by applying to college now. See your school counselor if you have questions about deferring your

college admission.

Scholarship Tips

1. Apply only if you are eligible. Read all the require-

ments before applying. You won’t be considered if you’re not eligible.

2. Complete the entire application. Don’t leave anything blank.

3. Follow directions carefully! Neatness counts. Make sure your application is accurate and legible.

4. DEADLINES: Don’t miss them. 5. Make sure your essay makes an impression. Be

personal and specific. 6. Proofread. Look for incorrect grammar, misspelled

words or incomplete applications. Get someone else to read it over.

7. Make a copy of your application. Before you send it in, make a copy in case something goes miss-ing.

Remember that your scholarship application represents you! Your ability to submit a neat, timely, complete appli-cation demonstrates your work ethic and attention to detail. Take pride in yourself by submitting your best work.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program Who’s Eligible? (1,000 scholarships) Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria: Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian &

Pacific Islander, American or Hispanic American Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United

States Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an un-

weighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or

university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2014 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.

Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in com-munity service, extracurricular or other activities

Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the stu-

dent's application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evalua-tion of the student's academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student's community service and leadership activi-ties (Recommender Form) by the deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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Transcript Info Every year students fail to get accepted into college because they forget to submit their transcript. Your college application is NOT COMPLETE without your official transcript. You spend a lot of time to fill out the application do not forget this important step! How do I request a transcript? 1. Visit the registrar’s office (located by attendance office) 2. Fill out a request slip 3. Pay $1.00 if JHS mails the transcript 4. If you pick up the transcript, it is FREE. Pleaseallow1‐2weeksforcollegestoprocessyourtran‐scripts.Sendtranscriptswellbeforeadmissiondeadlines.

Many scholarships also ask for a transcript to be submitted with the application.

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Your choices determine your future.

FAFSA Pin Number – Get yours now! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one way for colleges to see what kind of financial help you may need to attend that school. While, you can do a “paper” version of the FAFSA, the quickest way is online. To do the FAFSA on the internet you need a PIN. This is a code to sign your information and identify yourself. If you apply for your PIN now, it will make filling out the forms later a faster process! If you would like to apply for a PIN, go to Federal Student Aid’s PIN Web site at www.pin.ed.gov and click Apply For A PIN. FAFSA4caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. This infor-mation helps you plan ahead for college. To do this visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov January-February Complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) Receive admissions decisions from colleges Go on campus tours and college visits Complete your college financial aid package March to May 1 Review and accept financial aid

awards from your college

How to Develop Resilient Students

Dr. Jim Davis from the USU Student Wellness Center gave a presentation on creating resilient college students on Nov. 19, 2014 at the Canyons District Support Center. Why talk about resiliency? Resiliency matters because it determines success in life more than education, training, and experience. Dr. Davis explained that according to surveys done across the country, 10% of college students are experiencing anxiety while 8% are experienc-ing depression. Their top 5 stressors are: academics, finances, career choices, relationships, and lack of sleep. In order to manage these stresses and succeed in school and life, students need to develop resiliency. Resil-iency is defined as the ability to recover readily from illness, depres-sion, adversity, or the like; buoyancy. Because of cultural shifts, more students are coming to college less pre-pared to handle the college transition. These students have less experience with autonomy—making their own decisions and living with the conse-quences—and greater reliance on their parents. Many freshmen college students do not have coping skills in place to handle their new found au-tonomy. So how do students develop them? Dr. Davis gave 5 tips. To develop resilience students must: 1. Learn to regulate their emotions: That includes stepping back,

taking a deep breath, and dealing with the here and now and not getting caught up worrying about the future.

2. Learn to reinterpret the situation: Instead of seeing the worst in a given situation, look for a less destructive view and determine what you could do differently. For example: A student fails a class. Instead of saying, “I’m dumb, I can’t do this; I’ll never pass”. Look at it as “I had a bad quarter; what kind of tutoring can I get?; what can I do differently to pass this class next quarter?”

3. Work on having an optimistic, but realistic positive outlook.

Believe that things will work out. 4. Accept challenges and face fears to learn that they can handle

them. It is imperative that students are allowed to feel stress and then handle it. Avoiding stress only hurts students and never allows them to develop coping mechanisms and resiliency.

5. Another great way to learn resiliency is to find a mentor or read

about someone who has overcome adversity and found a way to move on.

Don’t be afraid of new situations—realize that you can handle anything. The next time your student needs an appointment made or an application filled out, let him/her do it.

UpcomingACTTestDatesJordanHighSchoolCode:450‐405GOTOwww.actstudent.orgtoregister

TestDate RegistrationDeadline (LateFeeRequired)February7,2015 January9,2015 January10‐16,2015April18,2015 March8,2015 March9‐22,2015June13,2015 May8,2015 May9‐22,2015Cost:ACT(NoWriting)‐$38.00ACTPlusWriting‐$54.50 Latefee—$24.00

SATTestDatesGOTOwww.sat.collegeboard.org/register

TestDates Test RegistrationDeadline LateFeeRequiredJanuary24,2015 SAT&SubjectTests December29,2014 January9,2014March14,2015 SAT February13,2015 February27,2014May2,2015 SAT&SubjectTests April6,2015 April17,2014June6,2015 SAT&SubjectTests May8,2015 May22,2014

Cost:SAT:$52.50SubjectTests:$26 Latefee—$28.00

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Admissions,ScholarshipandFinancialAidDeadlinesUtahCollegesandUniversities

AccessallUtahCollegewebsitesviahttp://jhs.canyonsdistrict.org CollegeorUniversity Admissions Scholarships FinancialAid(FAFSA)BrighamYoungUniversity($35) *December1 February1 May1 February1(regular) BYU‐IdahoandHawaii($35) *December1 February1 May1 February1(regular) DixieStateUniversity($35) August15 March1 March1LDSBusinessCollege($35) 10dayspriortosem. March1 July1SaltLakeCommunityCollege($40) August15 March1 April15SnowCollege($30) Open March1 June1SouthernUtahUniversity($50) May1 March1 July1UniversityofUtah($45) *November1(Honors)December1(Academic) March1 *December1 Varies(Needbased/Dept.) March1 April1(regular) UtahStateUniversity($40) *December1 December1(Academic) March15 April1(regular) February1(NeedBased/Dept.) UtahStateUniversity:Eastern($40) Open March1 March1MountainlandAppliedTechCenter Varies Varies VariesUtahValleyUniversity($35) August1 February1 Varies WeberStateUniversity ($30) *January13 January13 March1 OpenWestminsterCollege($50) Rolling February15&March1* Varies (Achievement/Priority) *PriorityDeadline:Ifscholarshipapplicationsarenotinbydeadlines,youwillnotbeeligibleforscholarships.

Watch out for scholarship scams (article found on www.ecampustours.com) 

Tryingtoobtainacollegescholarshipcanbeastressfulprocess.Youhavetoresearchcollegescholarships, illoutscholarshipapplications,writeessays,andproofyourapplication.Youalsohavetowatchoutforscholarshipscams.Everyday,collegeboundstudentsandtheirparentsfallpreytoscholarshipscamsbecausetheydon'tknowwhichcompaniesarelegitandwhichonesarenot.Bewaryofacompanyiftheyofferthefollowingclaims:

"Youareguaranteedacollegescholarship."Noscholarshipisguaranteeduntilyourapplicationhasbeenreviewedbytheorganizationthatoffersit.Acompanythatoffersthisclaimhasnocontroloverthescholarshipjudge'sdecisions.

"We'lldoallthework."Inordertoreceiveanauthenticcollegescholarship,youmustdotheworkthatisinvolved.Youhavetowriteyourownessayandsubmityourownscholarshipapplicationsandlettersofrecommendation.Mostlikely,youwillnotreceiveascholarshipifa"scholarshipcompany"doesalltheworkforyou.

"Forasmallfee,we’llgiveyoualistofcollegescholarships."Youshouldneverhavetopayanyamountofmoneyforascholarship.ScholarshipmatchingservicesareavailableforfreeontheInternet.eCampusToursoffersafreescholarshipsearch.

"We'llneedabankaccount/creditcardnumbertoholdthisscholarship."Nevergiveoutyourpersonal inancialinfor‐mationtoacompanytowhichyouaren'tfamiliar.Avalidscholarshipproviderwillneveraskforyourbankaccountorcred‐itcardnumberbecauseyoudonothavetopayanythinginordertoreceiveacollegescholarship.

"Ourdatabaseisunique."Ifanyorganizationclaimsthatyoucan'tgetthescholarshipinformationanywhereelse,don'tbefooled.Scholarshipinformationisusuallymadeavailabletothepublic,andsomescholarshipdatabasesmightoverlapandhavethesamescholarshipinformationavailable.

"Everybodyiseligible."Scholarshipsareusuallybasedonmeritand/orneedandrestrictionsusuallyapply.Scholarshipsponsorslookforcandidatesthatbestmatchtheircriteria.

"Wehaveahighsuccessrate."Lessthan1%ofusersoffee‐basedscholarshipmatchingservicesactuallyreceiveascholar‐ship.The"highsuccessrate"referstothepercentofstudentsforwhomtheorganization indscollegescholarshipmatches.

"Awardsaregivenona irstcome, irstservedbasis.Actnow."Eventhoughmostcollegescholarshipshavedeadlines,scholarshipsponsorsdonotgiveoutscholarshipsona irstcome, irstservedbasis.

"You'vebeenselectedbyanationalfoundationtoreceiveacollegescholarship."Researchthecompanybeforeyousendanythingtotheminordertomakesuretheyarelegitimate.Calldirectoryassistancetoseeifthecompanyhasalisting.Findouthowthecompanyacquiredyourmailingaddressandotherinformation.Becautiousabouthiddenfees.

Ifyoususpectacollegescholarshipofferisascam,youcanreportittotheNationalConsumersLeague'sFraudCenterbyillingoutanonlinecomplaintformatwww.fraud.org.Besuretokeepallliteratureregardingthescholarshipincaseyouneedtosendittothecenter.Youcanalsocontactyourstateattorneygeneral'sof ice,theBetterBusinessBureau,yourhighschoolguidancecounselor,orthe inancialaidadministratoratyourcollegeformoreassistance.

Classes Offered Language Arts 2:30-4:30 Library History 2:30-4:30 Library Math* 2:30-4:30 Library Science* 2:30-4:30 Room 2006 Health* 2:30-4:30 Room 2006 (The classes listed below can begin at any time and can be completed at home.) Computer Tech See your counselor Financial Lit See your counselor Lifetime Fitness See your counselor

Session 3: January 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 Session 4: February 3, 4, 5,, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 Session 5: March 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 Session 6: March 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, April 1, 2, 3 Session 7: April 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30

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Night School Schedule for Credit Recovery

FOR YOUR INFORMATION NCAA The Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II institution as freshmen. In order to practice, play and receive an athletic scholarship, students need to meet certain academic benchmarks. An additional certification process exists to make sure a student is still an amateur. Student athletes who are interested in participating in college athletics at the D-I or D-II level should register with the Eligibility Center by the end of junior year and have transcripts sent. During senior year, make sure that ACT scores and updated transcripts are forwarded to NCAA. Transcripts can be requested from the Registrar's office. ACT scores must be mailed directly from ACT. Use 9999 as the code on your registration form. CRITICAL: Students MUST make sure they have met the academic benchmarks before leaving high school. Initial full-time collegiate enrollment before August 1, 2016: Sixteen (16) core courses are required. Minimum Core GPA of 2.0 Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: Sixteen (16) core courses are required Minimum core GPA of 2.3 Ten (10) core courses completed before the seventh semester; seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. These courses/grades are "locked in" at start of the seventh semester (cannot be repeated for grade-point average [GPA] improvement to meet initial-eligibility requirements for competition). SELECTIVE SERVICE The selective service is a government agency whose job is to provide untrained manpower for the Armed Forces if there is a national emergency. The law says that all 18-year-old men must register. Selective Service procedures do not apply to women. Failure to regis-ter is breaking the law with penalties resulting in prison time and fines. Additionally, you cannot qualify for federal student grants or loans for college, job training benefits and many state and federal jobs if you don’t register. To register go to www.sss.gov within 30 days of your 18th birthday. Registration forms are available in the attendance office and post offices.■

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

You can go to school out-of-state without paying out-of-state tuition!

Students who are residents of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state. What this means is if you want to study in Nevada and not pay out-of-state tuition, the WUE can make it affordable. Nevada residents pay $3,000/semester. Non-residents pay $10,000/semester. WUE recipients pay $4,500/semester which is less than half of out-of-state tuition! The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates. Many institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each academic year, so apply early! WUE works with Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Check the WUE website to see which schools participate in WUE! http://www.wiche.edu/wue

DIVISION I Core-Course Requirement (16) 4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered) 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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See Mrs. Jacobs in the Guidance Office for more information.

December

Christopher Columbus Essay Contest National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an essay contest for all grades 9-12. The topic is: Imagine you have been chosen to join Christopher Columbus’ crew as he sets out for the New World. Research is encouraged but must be cited in the paper (See reading list). The essay must be between 800 and 1200 words. All essays must be mailed directly to Susan Holt, 10814 Heather Ridge Drive, Sandy, Ut. 84070. Come into the Guidance Office for more information and the application. Deadline: December 1, 2014

Soroptimist-Violet Richardson Award This award recognizes young women between the ages 14 and 17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. These are merit award and are not based on academic achievement. The Violet Richardson Award begins with a cash award ($500) at the local Club level (Salt Lake), with the Club winner becoming eligible for region-level awards of $1,000 and one finalist will be chosen from 29 winners for an additional award. Girls interested can use the website www.sislc.org and then email it to kzns8@clear.net. Sample applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: December 1, 2014

Montana State Presidential Scholarship Montana State will offer millions of dollars in scholarships to new freshman. Apply for admission and have your official ACT score sent to Montana State. MSU Friday is an all-day campus visit event which offers prospective students and their families the opportunity to meet with faculty and students, explore academic facilities, tour the campus and residence halls and investigate possibilities for financial aid and scholarships. The program is free! As many as twenty-five Presidential Scholarships may be awarded. For more information see the following website: www.montana.edu/honors Information is available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: December 5, 2014

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Any high school senior who is a U.S. Citizen may apply for an MVS scholarship. Applications will be judged on: scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The first and second place awards are among the largest scholarships provided by any major fraternal or service organization. The top 20 finalists are invited to attend a Leadership weekend in late April. To apply see the website: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm . Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge in care of: Park City Elks Lodge Scholarship, Bonnie Blackson, 550 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060. Call if you have any questions at 435-649-9960. Information is available in the JHS Guidance Office. Deadline: December 5, 2014

BK Scholars/Burger King Scholarship Applicants must: Be residents of the United States, be graduating high school seniors, or graduating from home school educat ion in the U.S., have a GPA average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, and plan to enroll full-time, at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. You can be an employee of Burger King and apply. Specific details are available on the website. For more details and to apply online: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html. If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, the application will no longer be available. Information is available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: December 15, 2014 (by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific).

Lynn Jensen Memorial Scholarship The Lynn Jensen Memorial scholarship has been established to provide a maximum of three $500 scholarships for high school seniors who plan to attend college. Scholarship monies will be given directly to the student. The application and required attachments must be submitted together. To apply see www.usca.schoolcounselorawards.org/scoy/ For questions contact LynnJensenScholarship @gamil.com Deadline: December 15, 2014

AXA Achievement Scholarship The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report. The application deadline is December 1, 2013, but if 10,000 applications are received before that date, the program will automatically close. Apply early. Information is available in the Guidance Office. Apply online at: www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline: December 15, 2014

SCHOLARSHIPS

2014-15

See Mrs. Jacobs in the Guidance Office for more information.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Program Awards are given to students who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as: participating in organizations such as: starting his/her own business; participating in organizations such as DECA, FBLA and others. An officially established business is not a requirement. In selecting final winners, the Selection Committee will consider each applicant’s academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership activities, and essay content. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative will be heavily weighted. Information is available in the JHS Guidance Office and for the application see the website: www.NFIB.com/YEA Deadline: December 18, 2014

Shell Science Lab Challenge The Shell Science Lab Challenge, sponsored by Shell Oil Company (Shell) and administered by NSTA, encourages teachers (grades 6-12) in the U.S. and Canada, who have found innovative ways to deliver quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources, to share their approaches for a chance to win up to $93,000 in prizes, including a grand prize school science lab makeover support package valued at $20,000. For more information about the Challenge or to download an application http://www.nsta.org/shellsciencelab/ Deadline: December 19, 2014

My Supplement Store Scholarship My Supplement Store is giving one student a $500 scholarship towards their academic costs for the school year. This is open to current high school, alumni and college students. There is a survey question that you will answer. Punctuation, grammar, clarity and organization will be considered in the final choice for the winner. The My Supplement Store scholarship is paid to the school of the selected recipient. It is a one-time amount of $500. To apply go to the website: mysupplementstore@gamil.com Deadline: Dec. 30, 2014

Cameo-College of Essential Beauty Cameo, College of Essential Beauty offers scholarships to high school students that register and start no later than January of their senior year. Student is required to make a minimum monthly payment of $200 while in school and financial aid is available for those who qualify after receiving a high school diploma. For more information contact Athena Orullian, Admissions Advisor at 801-7475705 or 80-7475700, and the website www.cameocollege.com. Deadline: December 31, 2014

National Eagle Scout Academic Scholarship Academic scholarship applicants must apply during their senior year in high school unless the Eagle Scout board of review was held after December 31, 2012, provide a transcript of high school grades covering a minimum of six semesters, an ACT composite score of 28, have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting. Complete the Financial need section of the application and must be signed by the applicant and countersigned by the parent. Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally. This is the only endorsement required. There are two scholarships: the National Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship and the Eagle Scout Academic Scholarship. Applications can be obtained online at: www.nesa.org/applications. Deadline: Postmarked by December 31, 2014

National Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship Eagle Scouts may apply for the NESA merit scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school and may continue applying every year up till the junior year in college. Applicants may win a merit scholarship one time only. Demonstrate leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting, and provide one recommendation letter from a scout leader who knows the applicant personally. This is the only endorsement required. There are two scholarships: the National Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship and the Eagle Scout Academic Scholarship. Applications can be obtained online at: www.nesa.org/applications Deadline: Postmarked by December 31, 2014

January Alliance Scholarships for Young Artists and Writers A variety of scholarships are available in 28 different categories for art or writing. Teens must submit their best work for review by panels of professionals in the arts. Requirements vary. See website to create an account and for more details: http://www.artandwriting.org/Awards. Deadline: January 4, 2015

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest The Profiles in Courage Essay Contest provides students an exciting opportunity to develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills as they explore the concept of political courage. Student essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1956, the publication date of Profiles in Courage. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. Students in high school grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools are eligible. Original essays can be no more than 1,000 words. Essays must demonstrate an understanding of John F. Kennedy’s definition of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. See website. Essays must include a bibliography of at least five varied, reliable sources, including one non-internet source. To enter online and for complete guidelines, visit the profile in Courage Award at www.jfklibrary.org. Deadline: January 6, 2015 (Postmarked by)

SCHOLARSHIPS

2014-15

See Mrs. Jacobs in the Guidance Office for more information.

Bronfman Fellowships BYFI is a fully-funded Fellowship that is among the most prestigious programs available to outstanding Jewish students of all backgrounds who are in their junior year of high school. The purpose of the Bronfman Fellowships is to invest in a cohort of bright young Jews who will be leaders of tomorrow in all areas of Jewish and public life. The program includes an all-expense paid five-week trip to Israel and two seminars in New York City where Fellows explore Jewish identity, Jewish ideas, and connect to other young Jews from both Israel and America. It should be made clear that no Jewish educational background is required for eligibility. Jewish students that are interested in this program can go to the website: www.bronfman.org. Deadline: January 6, 2015

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Candidates must: demonstrate exemplary leadership drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at home, at the workplace, and within the community. Must have a GPA 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, be a citizen of the United States, and use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/ge-scholarship.aspx. Deadline: January 8, 2015

Ron Brown Scholar Program The mission of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to accelerate the progress of African Americans into the mainstream of leadership in business, education, government and a wide spectrum of professions, while instilling a strong dedication to leadership and public service. Available to African-American high school seniors. applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen. Contact: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx Award: $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000 Deadline: January 9, 2015

Southern Utah University Overnight Southern Utah University Overnight allows high school seniors to live the life of a college student for 24 hours and experience life at SUU. Students arrive on the Southern Utah University campus where they will be paired with an SUU student. Participants will attend a class, eat with students, stay overnight and attend a SUU activity. Dates are Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22, 2014, Jan. 16-17, 2015, Mar. 20-21,15, Apr. 17-18 ,15. Apply on-line: www.suu.edu/you or call the School Relations Office at (435) 586-77 Deadline: Registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the event date or until full

Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship The Great Basin Post of the Society of American Military Engineers invites High School Seniors who plan to pursue an engineering degree to apply for one of the annual Lt. Col. G. Roger Sunada $1,800 college scholarships. Fill out an application and write a short essay telling what you hope to contribute to society from a career in engineering and architecture. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and can be found at the following website: http://posts.same.org/greatbasin/ Deadline: Received by January 11, 2015

ACLU / Youth Activist Scholarship The ACLU of Utah will award will be awarding three $1,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism. To qualify for the scholarship a student must: Have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism; be a high school senior planning on entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student; and have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or applicant is still eligible but must submit an explanation for the lower GPA. The applying student will need to write an essay describing his or her actions to protect or foster civil liberties. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at www.acluutah.org to apply online. Deadline: January 12, 2015

Weber State University Scholarships Applicants must complete the application for admissions to Weber State University. The scholarship application must be completed via the eWeber portal before the deadline. There are Academic, Presidential, Founders, High Honors/Honors, Emerging Leaders, Departmental, Wildcat Activity scholarships, Financial Need-Based, Donor-sponsored special-condition, Sterling Scholar, Army ROTC-Military Science, and National Merit scholarships. Student must submit the application for admission to WSU and send their official transcripts (high school and any college/university work) before the deadline. Amounts vary for these scholarships. Contact: www.weber.edu/scholarships Deadline: January 12, 2015 (Applications turned in first will be more competitive for the scholarships.)

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Colorado Mesa Ambassador Scholarship The Colorado Mesa University Ambassador program is designed to attract top students leaders, providing students the opportunity to further develop leadership skills through a variety of activities involving recruitment, campus outreach and much more. The ambassador Program requires a significant amount of time (15-25+hours per week) as the Ambassadors are involved in many aspects of admission and recruitment activities. To be considered students must be incoming freshmen and have a GPA of 3.25 or above. Students must demonstrate significant contributions to their school and community. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: January 15, 2015

National Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship Applications are accepted online only. You will be prompted to set up a user account. Be sure to use a valid email where you can always be reached. Read the checklist, FAQs, and instructions. Note the timelines! To be eligible: High school seniors who have a parent with MS who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school for the first time, high school seniors who have MS and will be attending an accredited post-secondary school for the first time, high School (or GED) graduates of any age who have MS and who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school for the first time, high School (or GED) graduates of any age who have a parent with MS and who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school for the first time, applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents living in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or any other U.S. territory and plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school located in the U.S., PR, VI, Guam or any other U.S. territory, applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester in course work leading to a degree, license, or certificate. Begin by obtaining the documents that you will need to mail. This can often take more time than you expect. Save yourself some stress and don’t

delay. All deadlines are firm. The application is at the following website: www.nationalmssociety.org/ Deadline: January 15, 2015

University of Dayton Leadership in Service Scholarship At the University of Dayton, a top 10 national Catholic university, they challenge the student to connect scholarship and learning with leadership and service, developing individuals into servant leaders. One graduating senior is named the Leadership in Service Scholarship recipient from the school. The scholarship is worth $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years). Although the student needs to meet the admission standards, the scholarship does not need to be awarded based on GPA and test scores. If you are interested in being nominated come into the Guidance Office for the information. If you have questions contact admission@udayton.edu or 800-UD PRIDE (800-837-7433) Deadline: January 31, 2015

February

University of Utah- Michael Hughes Scholarship ( forJordan High grad) A scholarship fund established in 1990 for Michael D. Hughes is for graduates of Jordan High School. Priority is given to students of parents with below-average income and above-average number of children. This is for entering freshmen, Sophomores, Junior, and Seniors at the U of U. Application is on the following website: http://financial.utah.edu/scholarships Deadline: February 1, 2015

Navy - NROTC Scholarship There is absolutely no obligation on the part of the student applying for this scholarship. The NROTC scholarship is worth $180,000 for any college and degree of your choice with the Marine Corps. It covers tuition, books, fees, uniforms and extra costs associated with being a full-time student. Any questions can be reached by contacting Sergeant Mario Roman at the Marine Corps Recruiting Sub Station in Sandy. (770 E. 9400 S. #20) 801-243-0482 The application process starts on-line at: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil The minimum college entrance exam scores that qualify for the scholarship are: ACT composite score of 22. You may start the process of applying during the second semester of your junior year of high school. The deadline is November 1st for the early submission and February 1st for the late submission. Scholarship money was not used last year and it could be yours!! Deadline: November 1st & February 1

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Utah State University Education Opportunity Scholarship Qualifications include: Minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum 21 ACT, applicants agree to use the scholarship in consecutive semesters, unless a deferment or leave of absence is requested (Military service, medical considerations, or church service). A personal essay must accompany this application with 1-2 pages, double-spaced. The essay includes: a. What personal/social barriers that impacted your life have you overcome to get where you are today? b. Why do you want to go to college and what are your goals after college? c. What involvement/leadership opportunities have you had in your high school and/or community? d. What financial needs do you face regarding college? e. Why do you think you would be a good recipient for this scholarship? Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Office. Deadline: February 1, 2015

Sandy Chamber of Commerce – Bryan J Miller Silent Heroes Essay Contest The Silent Heroes essay contest is now a statewide scholarship program. The scholarship program is open to all high school sophomore students within the State of Utah. The essays recognize outstanding individuals within the community who selflessly serve to improve the

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lives of those around them. Five students will have the opportunity to be awarded a $1,500 scholarship that will be put into a Mountain America Credit Union savings account where it will gain 10% interest for the following 3 years. See the Guidance Office for more information. Deadline: February 1, 2015

University of Utah – Steve and Angie Smith Young Alumni Scholarship The Steve and Angie Smith Young Alumni Scholarship is awarded to a student who 1)is a first-generation college student or represents at-risk and underrepresented student populations, 2)demonstrates financial need, and 3)will enhance the diversity of the student boy at the University of Utah. Student must have a GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrate financial need, be able to attend the Spring Awards Banquet on April 8, 2015, letter of recommendation, and a one-to-two page essay explaining how you fulfill the mission of the scholarship. Academic performance, other scholarships, and community service may also be considered in the selection process. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Office. Deadline: February 2, 2015

Women’s Italian-American Civic League Scholarship Applicants must be of Italian ancestry and a graduate of a Utah school. The scholarships awarded are based on ACT (40%), exceptional high school academic ability (40%), and extracurricular (school, Church, community service, work related) involvement (20%). A personal essay (300 words or less) describing applicant’s Italian ancestry and how this ancestry has influenced their lives, are required. This essay uis a critical part of the application. Tell them your story. To be considered for this scholarship, the applicant must be admitted to a chosen institute of higher education. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Office or can be found online at www.italianamericancivicleague.com. Amount: $1,500 Deadline: February 11, 2015

Honors Grad U Scholarships Honors Grad U offers five $1,000 scholarships to students that are multi-media Scholarships involving art, photos, video, music, and writing. You can choose your medium then create your project with the guidelines listed on the information. You must be a graduating high school senior that will be attending college or university or a currently enrolled college student with a year or more remaining. You can apply to any or all of the five scholarships available, but there will only be one scholarship awarded per person. For more information and the guidelines see www.honorsgradu.com/scholarship/ Deadline: February 15, 2015

BYU - George H. Hansen Dept. of Geology This award is available to incoming freshmen who enroll as geology, environmental geology, earth and space science education, or engineering geology majors. This fellowship is awarded separately from University wide scholarships and usually covers a significant portion of the recipient’s tuition costs. Candidates may apply for University scholarships separately. To apply to the scholarship follow this link: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3getFa7jgEq6Xe5 Deadline: February 15, 2015

Utah PTA/PTSA Scholarship The Utah PTA believes that all students have the right to an education at a public school. They realize that for students to further their education it requires funding. They would like to encourage students who are seniors to apply for (3) $1,000 scholarships they are offering. The scholarship application packet is available in the Guidance Office. It must be completed and sent to Utah PTA at the following address: Utah PTA, Attention: Director of Communications, 5192 S. Greenpine Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84123 Deadline: February 28, 2015

Delta Scholarship Fund The Delta Scholarship fund application window is from December 1 – February 28, 2015. They have several scholarships for Delta employees and dependent children. Additional information is available on DeltaNet. Deadline: February 28, 2015

March

South High Alumni Association Scholarship These scholarships are available to any direct descendent of a South High School alumnus who plans to attend Salt Lake Community College. The scholarships consist of half tuition per academic year, based on in-state residency. Students must carry a minimum of nine (9) credit hours each semester. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA if you are a graduating high school senior. Scholarships are renewable for an additional year if students meet requirements during their first year. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Center or online at

http://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/index.aspx

Deadline: March 2, 2015

University of Utah Art Scholarship

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This award is intended for a first-year student who has been accepted to the University and will enroll in First Year Studio as a pre-art major. Select students who apply for the departmental tuition scholarship may be nominated by the Department of Art & Art History for the Fine Arts Honors Scholarship, which is a renewable $5,000 tuition scholarship for up to four years of undergraduate study. The online application for the departmental scholarship is available at financialaid.utah.edu/scholarships/freshman-general-scholarships.php Deadline: March 9, 2015

Keys to Success –SLCC Scholarship This scholarship is in conjunction with the Keys to Success Program. High school seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Seniors must qualify for minimum requirements of SLCC. Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend at least 6 credit hours. Funds will be paid directly to the school. Scholarship monies left over from $1,000 amount will roll over into students’ next semester of school. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition and fees. Applicants must submit a one page personal statement that states how the Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance. Applicants must submit a one-page letter of recommendation. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Only one student will be selected from Jordan High School. Deadline: March 20, 2015 (Due to the Guidance Office)

Keys to Success - UVU Scholarship This scholarship is in conjunction with the Keys to Success Program. High school seniors who have been awarded a Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Seniors must qualify for minimum requirements of UVU Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend at least 6 credit hours at Utah Valley University. Funds will be paid directly to the school. Scholarship monies left over from $1,000 amount will roll over into students’ next semester of school. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition and fees. Applicants must submit a one page personal statement that states how the Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance. Applicants must submit a one-page letter of recommendation. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Only one student will be selected from Jordan High School. Deadline: March 20, 2015 (Due to the Guidance Office)

Keys to Success – Paul Mitchell School Scholarship This scholarship is in conjunction with the Keys to Success Program. High school seniors who have been awarded Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Seniors must qualify for minimum requirements of Paul Mitchell Schools. A $1,000 scholarship to Paul Mitchell Schools in Ogden, Salt Lake, and Provo will be awarded. Interested students must submit a completed application, personal statement and letter of recommendation. Scholarship recipients will be contacted by an admissions director from Paul Mitchell schools and will have a personal interview with the director. Additional scholarship details will be discussed at this interview. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: March 20, 2015 (Due to the Guidance Office)

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship (Licensed Drivers) The “Teen Driver” award is offered to all eligible licensed teen drivers. Express “what drives you?” in 500 words (just be yourself ) . Entries must be typewritten on letter-size paper only. Review the eligibility rules and download guidelines and application at www.yourturn2apply.com. Deadline: March 24, 2015

Southern Utah University Overnight Southern Utah University Overnight allows high school seniors to live the life of a college student for 24 hours and experience life at SUU. Students arrive on the Southern Utah University campus where they will be paired with an SUU student. Participants will attend a class, eat with students, stay overnight and attend a SUU activity. Dates are Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22, 2014, Jan. 16-17, 2015, Mar. 20-21,15, Apr. 17-18 ,15. Apply on-line: www.suu.edu/you or call the School Relations Office at (435) 586-77 Deadline: Registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the event date or until full

April

American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and who will enroll at a college, university or trade school fall of 2014. Applicants must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” about automatic fire sprinklers and take a ten-question multiple-choice test. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one entry into a drawing for one of 10 scholarships. A total of 10 entries into the drawing are possible. Students are allowed only one opportunity to take the online test. To apply contact: www.afsascholarship.org Amount: $2,000 (a total of $20,000 will be awarded) Deadline: Entries will be accepted from 12:00 p.m. (noon) CDT September 4, 2014 until 12:00 p.m. (noon) CDT April 2, 2015.

Southern Utah University Overnight Southern Utah University Overnight allows high school seniors to live the life of a college student for 24 hours and experience life at SUU. Students arrive on the Southern Utah University campus where they will be paired with an SUU student. Participants will attend a class, eat with students, stay overnight and attend a SUU activity. Dates are Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22, 2014, Jan. 16-17, 2015, Mar. 20-21,15, Apr. 17-18 ,15. Apply on-line: www.suu.edu/you or call the School Relations Office at (435) 586-77 Deadline: Registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the event date or until full

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HotelsCheap Scholarships HotelsCheap. Org is offering two ongoing scholarships per year, valued at $1,500 each. They are interested in helping students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for higher learning, and a drive to improve themselves, and desire to improve society in general. Winner’s will be determined by the HotelsCheap Executive team each Spring and Fall semester. Students can apply online at: http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014 & Apr. 15, 2015

May

Career Step Career Step is offering over $450,000 worth of scholarships. With this program, a student at each high school on the approved Utah High Schools list will receive a free enrollment in the Career Step course of their choice (these courses are great options for students not planning on college or looking for a way to pay for school. Applications are at CareerStep.com/Utah-scholarship. Submit your application which only requires a 200-500 word essay. For more information about Career Step’s online career training certificate programs, contact at info@careerstep.com or 1-800-246-7837. Deadline: May 31, 2015

July

Utah State Housing - Oakridge Community Oakridge student community in Logan provides off-campus housing for up to 600 young people attending college. Applicant must be a full time student and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. They provide a scholarship opportunity, also, a building manager application, and for USU Ambassadors there is a discounted rate. Information is available in the Guidance Office and at www.allinclusivestudenthousing.com . Deadline for Scholarship for Housing: July 1, 2015

Other Scholarships

Tuition Funding Sources Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) scholarship website is available to our school. TFS has millions of scholarships and grants.

Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring the scholarship matching website that also includes a career personality test along with college and career planning tips and tools. Apply at TuitionFundingSources.com.

Jordan Credit Union Scholarships

Quarterly Youth Scholarships – Any student who opens a JCU Youth Account or deposits $25 in their existing JCU Youth account is eligible for this scholarship. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded during the 2

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rd, and 4

th quarters of the year.

Youth Scholarship – For every $5 that is deposited into a JCU youth savings account, a ticket is automatically generated for a scholarship drawing at the JCU annual meeting in March. Two $1,000 Scholarships and one $2,000 Scholarship For more details or forms regarding these scholarships visit: Jordan-cu.org/jcu-scholarships. Any questions contact: Will Dickerson at willd@jordan-cu.org

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