SENIOR GREEN SHEET Volume 10, Issue 1 JHS Senior Newsletter September 2014

Calendar of Events

Sep. 13: ACT Sep: 10-29: Senior CCRP’s Parents are invited Sep. 19: No School Sep 30, Oct 1: Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 1: College Fair for Univer-sity of Notre Dame, the UNC at Chapel Hill, the University of Virginia, and Emory Uni-versity at Rowland Hall from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 3: No School Oct. 11: SAT Oct. 15: Late start because of PLAN & PSAT testing Oct. 16 & 17: Fall Break—No school Oct. 24: End of Q1 Oct. 25: Rocky Mountain Col-lege Fair at Juan Diego 1-3:30 p.m. Colleges from all over the U.S. attend Oct. 25: ACT –last test date for priority admissions deadline Oct. 29: College Day at Jordan High Nov. 1: Honors deadline Uni-versity of Utah Nov. 6: USU Open House at South Towne Expo (scholarships awarded on the spot) Nov. 17-21: College Applica-tion Week Dec. 1: Priority Admissions/Scholarship deadline for USU, Utah, BYU, SUU January 2015: Start preparing to file your FAFSA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Welcome Class of 2014 P. 1 Life After High School College Options P. 2 Deferment College FAQs P. 3 Campus Visits Why ACT/ Remind P. 4 Scholarship FYI ACT/SAT Test Dates P. 5 College Admissions Financial Aid Deadlines How to pay for College P. 6 Regents’ Scholarship P. 7 Night School/FYI ACT P. 8 Scholarships P. 9

Welcome Back Class of 2015!

As counselors, we are anxious to work with you and see you accomplish your goal of graduating from Jordan High School! Besides taking classes and earn-ing good grades, you have other choices to make. Decide what you are going to do after high

school and put a plan in place to make it hap-pen.

If you are college bound make college visits, take college entrance exams, apply for grants and/or loans, search and apply for scholarships.

Keep your grades up and earn required credits to graduate on time or early.

If you plan to serve an LDS mission or join the military look into applying for and deferring college.

If you plan to work, make sure your grades and attendance reflect your work ethic.

The Senior Green Sheet can provide you with all the information that you need to plan your future! We invite you to read it carefully each month and share it with your parents. You will find a wealth of im-portant and useful information to assist you as you move through high school and on to the next step in your educational and personal development. Good luck with everything and have a great senior year! Your JHS Counselors, Mr. Spears A-Ce Mr. Digerness Ch-Go Mrs. Proctor Gr-Ki Mrs. Ennenga Kl-M Mrs. Less N-Se Mrs. Sagala Sh-Z *Last name determines counselor

Life after High School: Making the right choice for you

This is a time in life when you are faced with many choices. It is important to think about what options are available in order to make the most informed decisions about your future. No matter what your plan is after high school, consider the following options: College: 1, 2, and 4 year programs The more you learn, the more you earn. There is a direct relationship between your level of educa-tion and future earnings. Utah has many colleges with numerous fields of study. Completing pro-grams in any of these areas will increase your employability when entering the job market. Military There are a wide range of training, educational and employment opportunities available through military service. With five main branches of ser-vice, many jobs are offered that provide variety, experience, and benefits. Careful research will lead to the best fit for you. Apprenticeship Formal training programs are available in many building trades and manufacturing fields. A work-er will receive supervised, on-the-job training over a period of time, usually 4-6 years. The pay starts low but as skills and experience increase so does compensation. Employment Consider what kinds of jobs you may enjoy and assess your skill level. Research job forecasts, newspapers and internet sites for available posi-tions. Prepare a dynamic resume and brush up on interviewing skills.

Education Matters!

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

College Degree Options College doesn’t necessarily mean a 4-year degree. It refers to any post high school training. These are the types of college degrees available.

Certification or diploma: A non-degree certificate that demonstrates you have certain skills or training. These kinds of degrees tend to be relatively quick; they typically take from about six weeks to a year to complete. (Examples are: Medical Assisting, Paralegal Studies, web developer or repair technician.)

Associate’s Degree: This is the basic, two year college degree.

It is often awarded at community colleges. The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) is awarded on completion of technological or vocational programs of study. (After earning an A.A. or A.S. degree some students transfer to a 4 year college to complete a bachelor’s degree.)

Bachelor’s Degree: A four-or-five year program of study at

college. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees are the most common. A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for graduate programs.

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/ reli-gious 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! This is a great option for you. The colleges prefer that you apply now and defer rather than wait to apply when you return from your service time. 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.

Once you leave high school, your records are archived and teachers may forget who you are. That can make it harder to gather your academic records to apply to college upon your return. You also apply to college one or two semes-ters before you plan to attend. You may not have the abil-ity 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.

SENIOR YEAR TO DO LIST: Complete all graduation requirements. Know what you

need to graduate. Make up all deficient credit.

Take ACT/SAT (Oct. dates recommended)

Start scholarship search. Check the Green Sheet monthly

and the JHS website weekly for opportunities.

Apply early for college. Pay your application fee and send

transcripts.

Attend Financial Aid Night. Apply for FAFSA in January.

Athletes: Register with NCAA. Count core courses.

Make your senior year count. Take rigorous courses,

maintain good grades and attendance to be in good

standing. Stay motivated and positive.

The very best way to know if a college “fits” you is to visit. You would never purchase a house or car without seeing them first. College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars to a school, be sure you’re choos-ing a place that is a good match for your personality and inter-ests. You can’t get the feel of a school from any guidebook. If you are going to invest the money for college, VISIT. This is a great way to experience the campus and get a feel for its atmosphere and accessibility. You can also tour individual departments to see if the college offers a degree or program that meets your needs. Did you know that all colleges offer free campus tours? Many also offer overnight stays with free t-shirts and tickets to events like basketball or football games for a small fee. To schedule a visit:

Go to the school’s website Find Future Student or Admissions tab Look for the Campus Visit or Schedule Tour link Click on the link to sign up for a tour/visit

If you have trouble finding the link, search for Campus Tours on the school’s website and it will direct you to the correct loca-tion. During the tour you can:

Speak with departments that interest you Spend a night in a dorm Talk to a lot of students Visit a class in your major Meet with a professor Take pictures and notes Explore on your own, drive around surrounding areas

Before making a college visit, excuse your absence through the attendance office. Juniors and Seniors have 2 days for excused college visits. Pick up a form in the attendance office.

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Q:HowdoIapplyforcollege?

A:Mostcollegesanduniversitieshavewebsiteswithanadmissionstab.Clickthattabandcarefullyreadtheadmis-sionsandapplicationinformation.Mostapplicationsaresubmittedonline.Haveanemailaddressjustforcollegepurposesthatisnot“cutesy”.

Q:WhendoIapplyforcollege?

It’sbesttoapplyearlyinthesenioryearforcollege.Somecollegeshaveprioritydeadlines.Thismeansthatyourappli-cationisreviewedsoonerandyourstatusisdeterminedearlier.Somecollegesrequirethatapplicationsbesubmittedbytheprioritydeadlinetobeconsideredforascholarships.

Q:WhendoIregisterformycollegeclasses?

A:Afteryouhavebeenadmittedtocollegeyouwillbegintoreceiveinformationregardingupcomingeventssuchasorientation,freshmenopportunities,andregisteringforclasses.Payattentiontothesenoti ications.Itisrecom-mendedthatyoumakeanappointmentwithanadvisoratthecollege.

Q:HowdoIpayforcollege?

A:Payingforcollegecanbeadif iculttask.Generally,ittakesavarietyofsourcestocomeupwithtuition—andtui-tionisnottheonlycost.

Youhavebooks,roomandboard,andmiscellaneousex-penses.Moststudentsuseacombinationofscholarships,inancialaidandsavings.Ifyouhaven’talreadyestablishedacollegesavingsaccount,startnow.Applyforasmanyscholarshipsasyoucanandapplyfor inancialaidafterJan-uary1,2015.

Q:Whatis inancialaid?

A:Federal inancialaidisagovernmentprogramdesignedtohelpquali iedstudentspayforeducationalexpensesatcollege.FinancialAidorFAFSAmakesyoueligibleforPellGrants,WorkStudy,andStudentLoans.Grantsarenotre-paid,workstudyallowsyoutoapplyforcampusjobs.ApplyforFAFSAonlineat:www.fafsa.ed.gov.Submitapplica-tionsafterJanuary1,2015.AttendJordanHigh’s inancialaidnightinDecembertolearnmore.

*ManycollegesrequireyoutoapplyforFAFSAtobeeligibleforscholarships.

How to Make a College Visit

Frequently Asked Questions about College

Why should I take the ACT?

The ACT is universally accepted for college admis-sion in the U.S. The ACT is accepted by all 4-year col-leges and universities in the U.S. including Ivy League schools. The ACT multiple-choice tests are curriculum based. The ACT is not an aptitude test or an IQ test. Instead, the ques-tions on the ACT are directly related to what you have learned in your high school courses in English, math, reading, and science. Because ACT tests are based on what is taught in the high school curriculum, students are generally more comfortable with the ACT than they are with traditional aptitude tests or tests with narrower content. The ACT is more than a test. The ACT is not only useful for college admissions, but for scholarships as well. It is often advan-tageous for college-bound students to take 2 or 3 times. Register online

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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) Open March1 March1LDSBusinessCollege($35) 10dayspriortosem. March1 July1SaltLakeCommunityCollege($40) August16 March1 April15SnowCollege($30) Open March1 June1SouthernUtahUniversity($50) *December1 December1 July1 May1(regular) February1UniversityofUtah($45) *November1(Honors)December1(Academic) April1 *December1 Varies(Needbased/Dept.) April1 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) Open January13 March1WestminsterCollege($50) Rolling February15&March1* Varies (Exemplary/Priority) *PriorityDeadline:Ifscholarshipapplicationsarenotinbystateddeadlines,youwillnotbeeligibleforscholarships.

1. Choose an in-state school for lower tuition fees Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 69% Colleges typically offer reduced tuition rates for in-state residents because household property taxes already paid often support these institu-tions. 2. Cut back on the student’s entertainment spending Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 66% Reduce expenses in one area to pay for something else. 3. Choose a school closer to home Familes using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 61% The diffi-culty with attending a distant school is the cost of traveling between home and college. 4. Live at home Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 54% Living at home can be one of the biggest money-saving tactics for some stu-dents. Most of the time, staying at home not only reduces expenses through shared household costs, but living with parents reduces the student temptation to spend money at campus and off-campus social events. 5. Parents reduce spending Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 45% It’s not just the student who can reduce spending to better pay for college. Parents can reduce spending as well. 6. Students work more Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 48% You can only reduce expenses down to the basic necessities, but the potential for earning income is unlimited. The best jobs find a balance between maintaining one’s focus on education and producing income. 7. Tax credits/deductibles Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 42% If you qualify for tax deductions or credits for paying college tuition, you must take advantage of these. They include The Lifetime Learning Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. 8. Add a roommate Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 41% When living out of the family’s home, having a roommate saves money on rent and other shared living expenses. 9. Accelerate Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 28% Getting through an undergraduate degree in as little time as possible by taking as many credits as possible will always be a money saver compared to the alternative. 10. Early loan payments Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 23%. If you can pay off the loans before interest is capitalized, you can save lots of money. The faster you pay them off, the less you’ll pay, always.

11. Parents work more Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 19%. Often called the ultimate sacrifice, parents take extra jobs or work overtime to help pay for their children’s education. 12. Change majors Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 19%. Some courses of study can be more expensive. International relations majors may be expected to travel overseas. Some majors have exorbitant lab fees that another major may not. Some students want to enroll in majors that provide a long-term monetary return, like engineering or finance. 13. Attend school part time Families using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 17%. It can take longer to earn a degree, but the cost per year can be significantly reduced by taking fewer classes each semester and allows a student to work a full-time job. However, many students who take this approach never finish their undergraduate degree. 14. Transfer to a less expensive school Familes using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 12% There was a significant increase in American students opting to transfer to a less expensive school. It may be more manageable to start at a two-year college and later transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree. 15. Use the military Familes using this strategy for the 2013-14 school year: 3% The lat-est “Post-9/11″ GI Bill covers the full cost of in-state tuition at public colleges and up to almost $20,000 a year at private schools. Every family has a plethora of options for saving money for college, and the best results come from taking the strategies that apply to your particular family in combination. How do you plan to save for college? Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. This article originally ran on Consumerism Commentary. It was reprinted in the Deseret News. The full article is available at: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865609348/15-actions-families-are-taking-today-to-make-college-more-affordable.html?pg=all Published: Friday, Aug. 22, 2014

15 actions families are taking today to make college more affordable

This is an abridgement of the original article.

Since 2008, Sallie Mae has been producing a report about how families pay for college on an annual basis. Many families adopted more than one of these strategies because not every strategy is right for every family or every student.

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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 insti-

tution of higher education during Fall Semester immediately 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 insti-

tution of higher education during Fall Semester immediately following high school graduation

Application available by: Nov. 21, 2014 Priority deadline postmarked by: Dec. 21, 2014 Final deadline postmarked by: Feb. 1, 2015 *Please visit http://higheredutah.org/scholarship_inforegents-scholarship/ for more details*

See your counselor if you have questions about your eligibility.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE) The WUE is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students who are residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate. WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Applications and more information are online at www.wiche.edu/sep/wue. SCHOLARSHIPS http://jhs.canyonsdistrict.org This is your best resource for scholarships. Check monthly to see new additions, due dates and info about how to apply. NCAA In November 2007 the NCAA Eligibility Center took over operations for the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. 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 addition-al certification process exists to make sure a student is still an amateur. Student athletes who are interested in participating in college ath-letics 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 sen-ior 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. See your counselor if you have questions. 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.

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Sign up on your own or ask your counselor to invite you. PLAN test prep is also available.

Anyone grades 9-12 can sign up.

Starting Sep. 22, 2014

Are you interested in attending the University of Notre Dame, the

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Virginia, and

Emory University? If so, they will be in Salt Lake City on Oct. 1! You are invited to attend an information session at: Rowland Hall Upper School, The Larimer Center 843 South Lincoln Street Salt Lake City UT 84102 Go to this website to register: https://unc.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577b579cc1444f7435f890fb68e63611fc3

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SCHOLARSHIPS

2014-15

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

September

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.

Quest Bridge–National College Match

Applicant must be a senior who is an outstanding high achieving, low-income student. The National College Match program has 33partner schools. The partner schools are listed on the web page. Applicant must plan to enroll in college in the fall, fill out an online application, send in a current transcript with test scores, send letters of recommendation and write several essays. To apply contact: www.questbridge.org

Amount: Full four-year scholarships worth up to $200,000.00

Deadline: September 28, 2014

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship For minority students planning a major or career in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics or engineering. Must be an African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan or Hispanic student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, Download application from website. http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx Information is available in the Guidance Office. Amount: $1,000-$10,000 Deadline: September 30, 2014

Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to design a bookmark to be submitted to the Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) “Make Your Mark” 2011 contest. UESP and Zion’s Bank will award a total of eight $1,000 UESP college savings certificates. The certificates will be awarded to two 9

th through 12

th grade students. The bookmark designs must be submitted on the official UESP and

Zions Bank entry form (available at uesp,org/bookmark). Any medium can be used. Entries not on the official entry form will not be considered. Contest will occur August 30 to Sept. 30, 2013. Deadline: September 30, 2014

Symantec Software Scholarship (Utah) Applicants must create and enter a software-based science project into a Utah regional science fair. Applicants are selected to compete in a Utah regional science fair by qualifying in both the school and district science fairs. Students must register as a Symantec Software scholarship participant when they enter the regional science fair. Participants do not have to win at the regional science fair level, but they must compete at this level to be chosen for a Symantec Software Scholarship. See the following website for information and the application: www.symantec_scholarship@symantec.com . Amount: $10,000.00 Deadline: Check the science fair deadlines on the website

October

Somos Foundation / Hispanic Scholarships The Somos Foundation awards scholarships to Hispanic students in recognition of academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community or other service activities, and financial need. Applicants must: be a Hispanic/Latino descent, currently live in Utah, be making satisfactory progress toward the student’s program objective (degree, diploma, or certificate), and have demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity. For more information and the application see the website: somosfoundationutah.org Deadline: October 1, 2014

Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship is now open to all students. The Wendy’s High School Heisman Program is looking for all types of high-achieving seniors from more than 29,000 public and private high schools within the U.S. They consider young men and women who participate in a wide range of sports and school and community activities. This is for all seniors who have at least a “B” average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport. If you’re one of the 1.4 million high school athletes across the country that excels in the classroom, on the field, and within your school and community, apply now .The online nomination form must be completed by the student and reviewed by a high school official. School Winners receive: A School Winner Certificate and Heisman Patch. If you have specific questions and to apply, see WendysHeisman.com Information is available in the JHS Guidance Office. Deadline: October 3, 2014

SCHOLARSHIPS

2014-15

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

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, have a drive to improve themselves, and adesire to improve society in general. Wimnners 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

Horatio Alger Scholarship The Horatio Alger Association’s State Scholarship Program in Utah, provides financial assistance to students in the state of Utah who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. There are twenty-five $5,000 scholarships awarded annually and funded through the generosity of the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. Scholarship criteria include graduation, commitment to pursuing a bachelor’s degree, critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income is required, involvement in co-curricular and community activities, minimum GPA of 2.0, and be a United States citizen. Applications and more information are available online at: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm. Deadline: October 25, 2014

United States Naval Academy Nominations Utah students can now seek a nomination to the United States Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, or the Military Academy at West Point. Students nominated are some of Utah’s best and brightest for appointment to the academies. S tudents who are interested in entering one of the service academies are encouraged to begin an online application by selecting “Academy Nomination” from the “Constituent Services” tab at http://lee.senate.gov. To be considered for an appointment, applicants must be United States citizens, be at least 17 years old, and will not turn 23 years old before July 1. They must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligations to support children or other dependents. Applications online. Deadline: October 25, 2014

YoungArts Scholarship YoungArts provides emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12) with life-changing experiences with renowned mentors, access to significant scholarships, national recognition, and other opportunities throughout their careers to help ensure that the nation’s most outstanding young artists are encouraged to pursue careers in the arts. Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. YoungArts ensures the nation’s most outstanding high school students are encouraged at critical junctures in their lives to pursue careers in the arts. Scholarships can be up to $10,000. Visit www.youngarts.org/apply for details on the application requirements for each discipline and the application process. Deadline: October 17, 2014

National Center for Women & Information Technology The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) celebrates the achievements and aspirations of young women in IT and computing, and encourages women’s participation in computing-related pursuits. Northern Utah winners receive: two engraved awards (one for the winner and one for the school), scholarships at Utah universities and colleges, opportunities to network with computing professionals, and great prizes from the prize pack. Applicants must be high-school level girls (grades 9-12) and must reside in Northern Utah. For the application go to www.aspirations.org and select Utah under “Connect Locally.” Deadline: October 31, 2014

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, capacity to lead, and hours of dedicated community service. Meri t is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. National Scholars receive $20,000 each, and 200 students are designated as Regional Scholars and receive awards of $10,000 for college. Learn more about this scholarship opportunity and apply online at: https://www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline: October 31, 2014

November

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards This program celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and recognizes those students who have particularly distinguished themselves through volunteer work. Apply if you have taken part in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. The application form can be filled out online at www.prudential.com/spirit . Once you have completed your online application, print it out, sign it, and have a parent sign it. Submit your printed application to your school principal or Counselor. State honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. for national recognition events. National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000. More information is available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: November 4, 2014

SCHOLARSHIPS

2014-15

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

First Freedom Student Competition The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay and video contest. It offers high-school students, an opportunity to compete for $2,500 awards as they examine the history and current-day relevance of religious freedom, and then by written essay or video production, present their evaluation. The competition is open to 9th – 12th grade students at all levels of academic placement to participate. For the complete topic, essay and video guidelines, registration, classroom poster, student flyer and other details, visit www.firstfreedom.org. Deadline: November 17, 2014 (Online registration due) Nov. 24, 2014 (Postmarked entry)

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards This program celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and recognizes those students who have particularly distinguished themselves through volunteer work. Apply if you have taken part in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. The application form can be filled out online at www.prudential.com/spirit . Once you have completed your online application, print it out, sign it, and have a parent sign it. Submit your printed application to your school principal or Counselor. State honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. for national recognition events. National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000. More information is available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: November 11, 2014 (Returned to your Counselor)

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship This is a $1,000 scholarship available from Comcast to a student that has demonstrated commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. One student from Jordan High will be nominated. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences. Students show a strong commitment to and involvement in community service. Applications are available in the JHS Guidance Department and are due back by Wednesday, November 14, 2014. Deadline: November 14, 2014 (Due to the Guidance Office)

December

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

February

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

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS

2014-15

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

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, have a drive to improve themselves, and adesire to improve society in general. Wimnners 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

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.

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