College/Scholarship
Newsletter
January 2017
Volume 3, Issue 6
Johansen High School
or application fees by the deadline.
MEET DEADLINES!!!! scores
Colleges will not consider your application if
PLEASE check all college portals, mailed letters
and emails for deadlines. Multiple students
have come in this week with deadlines for
THIS Friday that may not be able to be met! If
you do not meet your deadlines, you
applications will be considered incomplete,
meaning you will not be accepted!!! Don’t
hurt your chances by “forgetting” to send test
School Code: 051994
641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
Phone: 209-574-1760
Fax: 209-576-4752
College Counselor
Mrs. Hildebrandt
E-mail: hildebrandt.m@
monet.k12.ca.us
209-492-3488
you fail to meet their deadlines. The deadlines
are FINAL! They have heard all of the excuses!
ACT and SAT test scores should have been
sent when you registered for the tests or
shortly after you took the test! It takes
approximately two weeks for the scores to be
sent to your colleges.
It’s Scholarship Season!
You’ve finished your college applications,
now it’s time to focus on financial aid.
See the box below for upcoming FAFSA
workshops and presentations. It is
imperative that every senior fill out their
FAFSA prior to March 2, 2017 even if
you’re not sure if you’re going to college.
Your plans may change by next fall and
you will have missed the deadline. You
will need to fill out a FAFSA every year
you are in college, so even if you don’t
do it now, you will once you decide to
apply.
what you put on your college
applications. If you have a hyphenated or
multiple last names, make sure your
transcript matches exactly what you put
on your applications or you could end up
not getting Cal Grants!!
As we start into scholarship season,
make sure to check this newsletter, the
district website frequently as new
scholarships are arriving daily. Any
scholarships with a hard copy will be
available in the Career Center. District
site: https://www.mcs4kids.com/
When filling out the form make sure you documents/MCS%20Scholarship%
go to the correct website
20Bulletin.pdf
www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is FREE to fill out
the FAFSA. If you go to a site that asks
When you receive a scholarship:
for a payment, you’re on the wrong one.
Modesto City Schools will send in your
GPA verification for the Cal Grant,
however you must make sure that your
name and all personal information on
your transcript is correct and matches
Bring a copy of the scholarship
letter to Mrs. H. You will be
recognized at the Senior Awards
Night in May!!
January College and Scholarship Newsletter
CSU PLACEMENT EXAMS:
Financial Aid

FAFSA and Cal Dream Act applications are due NO later than March
2nd in order to be eligible for state/federal aid and school/private
scholarships. This is for MJC, CSU, UC and private schools!
 MOST financial aid requires students and parents to file the FAFSA in
order to receive any assistance.
 Apply for as many scholarships as you can!! There is NO limit to the
amount of money or the number of scholarships you can earn.
If you are applying to a private college:
Check with each private college to find out if you need to submit a CSS
profile in addition to the FAFSA for financial aid. The CSS Profile is on
the College Board website. Don’t miss the deadline for each college!
MJC NEWS
Spring Registration has
begun! If you are a senior
planning on attending
MJC next fall, it is
strongly recommended
that you sign up for a
spring class to help you
get priority for classes
next fall!! The classes are
free while you are still in
high school. You will
need to pay a small
health fee. Guidance
110 is the recommended
course for spring.
Classes started January
9, 2017.
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You must apply at
www.mjc.edu print out
the forms and go to your
counselor to have the
High School Permission
form signed. Then take
the forms to MJC
admissions office.
The ELM/EPT tests are required
by the CSU unless you have
been exempted by your EAP, SAT
or ACT scores. You can take the
tests at CSU Stanislaus,
regardless of where you plan to
attend college. The Cost is $18
per test (no fee waivers are
available). The CSUs require
them to be completed by May
7th, but recommend you take
them as early as possible! The
first date is February 11, 2017.
Go to www.ets.org/csu/
registration/ to get information
and to register. The earlier you
take it, the better - especially
with math, as you may be
allowed to retake to raise your
score!
THANK YOU!
Please remember to write a note
of thanks to the teachers/
counselors who write you letters of
recommendation. It’s a great way
to show appreciation to those who
put in extra time and hard work in
writing your letters!
ACCEPTED?? Yes? No? Don’t panic!!
Did you change your schedule 2nd semester?
Did you receive a D or F 1st semester?
Some of you have already heard from campuses accepting you
for next fall. Congratulations!! Some of you are still waiting If you dropped a class that you reported that’s ok, too.
on your application that you planned to
take this semester, you must inform the  CSU campus admissions will be on a rolling basis between
now and April.
colleges to which you have applied, in
writing that you are no longer taking that  The UC campus admissions usually start sending out
class.
notifications at the end of March.
In addition, if you receive a D or F in
one of your classes this semester, you
must call/email ALL of the colleges and
let them know about your grade!

Private Schools will be on a rolling basis between now and
April.

MJC - follow the instructions in the email sent to you in order
to receive enrollment information.
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Scholarships
Healthcare Leaders Scholarship - A $1000
scholarship for students pursuing an educational
program related to nursing or medicine. Must be 17
years old, have a minimum GPA 3.0 and requires 600
-1000 word essay explaining what they hope to
accomplish during the career in the medical field and
how the scholarship would fulfill those goals. Apply
online at: http://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
Deadline: received by January 29, 2017
see all available scholarships and to apply http://
www.equalityscholarship.org/apply.html Deadline:
February 1, 2017
PG&E Scholarships – In 2014, PG&E awarded over
$300,000 in scholarships to 167 students. There are
11 different categories of scholarships including:
various ethnic groups, women, people with
disabilities, community service, employee dependents
and leadership. The scholarship amounts vary from
$1000 - $5000 each. Go to http://www.pge.com/en/
about/community/education/ergscholarships/
index.page to get information on all the different
scholarships and to apply using one application.
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Ithaca College Martin Luther King Scholar
Program is an interdisciplinary learning community
offered to academically exceptional students from
traditionally underrepresented populations. Scholars
receive a minimum award of $25,000 up to full
annual tuition. For more information or to apply go to
Soroptimist International of Modesto
www.ithaca.edu/mlk Deadline: February 1, 2017
Scholarship - Three $1000 scholarships will be
Virginia Military Institute – if you’re planning to
awarded to graduating seniors who demonstrate
apply to VMI, please see Mrs. Hildebrandt for
involvement in community service activities involving
information on a potential full tuition scholarship
women and/or girls. Scholarships are based on
package. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
financial need, academic merit and community
service. Please DO NOT apply to this scholarship if
Christermon Foundation—Scholarships available
you are applying for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson
for students who parents or grandparents work for a
Award. Applications in the scholarship box.
company with a valid liquor, beer or wine license:
Deadline: February 1, 2017
retailers, airlines, restaurants, hotels, suppliers,
distributors, breweries, wineries, etc. Go to http://
Violet Richarson Award - a $1000 scholarship will
www.christermon.com/scholarship/applications.php
be awarded to a young woman between the ages of
for the application and more info. Deadline:
14 and 18 who volunteer in the community or school.
February 1, 2017
If interested in applying, see Mrs. H for an electronic
application. Deadline: February 1, 2017
eQuality Scholarships – there are 17 - $6000
scholarships and one 4-year, $12,000 scholarships
Shirley Elke Scholarship - a $500 scholarship for a
available. Applicants must be a resident of northern
young woman pursuing study in the field of “creative
or central California; be a high school graduate, or
visual arts” (drawing, painting and graphic art). Must
equivalent, by June 30, 2017; be enrolling in a post- include samples of recent work, letters of reference
secondary institution and have shown service to the and an essay describing your educational goals.
LGBTQ community. In addition to completing the
Deadline: February 1, 2017
application, applicants for all scholarships must be
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders
available for an interview either by phone or in
Scholarships - multiple $1500 scholarships available
person. Interviews will be on Sunday, 12 March 2017,
to students in an ag-related field of study:
and Saturday, 18 March 2017. Go to the website to
agriculture, human nutrition, food services,
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Scholarships
hospitality, communications, marketing, public
relations, journalism, statistics, mathematics,
engineering, bioinformatics, computer science, rural
sociology, livestock management, turf management,
welding, diesel mechanics, food packaging, animal
breeding and genetics, and vet medicine or science.
Minimum 2.5 GPA. Two farmers endorsements
required, applicants do not need to be members of
FFA to apply. Visit http://
www.americasfarmers.com/community-outreach/
grow-ag-leaders/ to apply. Deadline: submitted
by 5pm EST February 1, 2017
savagems.sylvan.k12.ca.us/home/scholarships
Deadline: February 10, 2017
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Scholarship - a full
ride scholarship covering tuition, room, board and
expenses for four years of undergraduate study and
leadership training. OPEN TO JUNIORS ONLY
(class of 2018). Visit https://coolidgescholars.org/
to apply. Deadline: February 13, 2017
WACE National Co-op Scholarships - award 195
$6,000 merit scholarships for students planning to
attend Clarkson University, Drexel University,
Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University,
CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children - 35
Merrimack College, State University of New York
$5000 scholarships available to students who have a
Oswego, Rochester Institute of Technology,
parent that is active, retired or a deceased member
University of Cincinnati, University of Massachusetts
of California Teachers Association. GPA should
Lowell, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute
reflect a high unweighted average. Scholarships are
of Technology. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or better.
awarded based on the applicant’s statement, school
Visit http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/ to apply.
and community activities and two letter of
Deadline: February 15, 2017
recommendation. Go to www.cta.org/scholarships
Deadline: submitted by 11:59 pm February 3, CTE Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
2017
Scholarship - encourages ethnic minority students
to become educators, school nurses, school
Freemont Foundation Scholarship Program counselors or school therapists and to promote
The James & Emma Freemont Foundation offers
professional growth for ethnic minority teachers and
scholarships to students with a record of leadership
ESP members. Visit http://www.cta.org/scholarships
and community volunteerism in non-school
to apply. Deadline: February 17, 2017
sponsored activities. Students must have a minimum
GPA of 3.0and a minimum SAT score of 1150 or ACT Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships - 13 different
of 21, plan on attending an accredited HBCU in the scholarships are available for incoming or current
college students of various ethnic backgrounds,
fall of 2017 with a major in the sciences. Go to
must be full time college student in the fall.
http://www.freemontfoundation.com/
scholarships.html to apply. Deadline: February 3, Minimum GPA 3.0 and be a US citizen or permanent
resident unless otherwise stated. Visit http://
2017
asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/applyDan Savage Middle School for-scholarship/ to view eligibility for each
Scholarship - Several $250
scholarship and to apply. Deadline: February 24,
scholarships are awarded to a 2017
graduate of Savage Middle
Cyber Bullying Prevention Scholarship - a
School. To apply go to http://
$1000 scholarship available for graduating seniors.
Applicant must write a 600-1000 article on why and
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how to stop cyber bullying. For more information on actively involved or aspire to be involved in
how to apply visit http://www.parentinn.com/
production agriculture such as animal nutrition,
scholarship. Deadline: February 28, 2017
animal health, livestock and/or ranch management
with a focus in the cattle industry These are merit
Mancini Music Scholarship - Open to students in
scholarships and is not based on financial need.
Modesto City Schools, must be a high school
Applicants must have an accumulative GPA of 2.5 or
musician or vocalist intended on pursuing a career
higher. Visit http://
as a public school teacher. Applications available in
www.oakdalecowboymuseum.org/scholarships for
the scholarship box. Deadline: February 28,
applications. Deadline: February 28, 2016
2017
American Legion
Oakdale Cowboy Museum Scholarships - The
Auxiliary - Scholarships
Oakdale Cowboy Museum is presenting scholarships
available. Email:
to deserving High School seniors in the Central
[email protected]
Valley Region. Scholarships are to be used at a two
for information and
or four year college or university. For the Ag
applications.
Scholarship - The applicant must be actively
involved in rodeo, livestock or animal production or
actively involved in and is a graduating senior whose
family is a member of the Oakdale Cowboy Museum.
The Doc Dorius Scholarship applicant must be
Attention Seniors:
Gallo Scholarship/Internship - Seniors if you are interested in a paid summer
internship with Gallo and a 4-year renewable scholarship, if you are interested,
there is an informational meeting at Gallo on January 30th at 4pm. Email any
questions to: [email protected]
Ready to begin looking for scholarships? You do NOT need to wait until your
senior year!!! Go to these search engines, fill out the information and receive
emails for potential scholarship for which you are eligible. **Create a new
email account so your inbox isn’t flooded**

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships4students.com

www.scholarshipexperts.com

www.chegg.com/scholarships

www.studentscholarships.org

www.cappex.com/scholarships

www.latinocollegedollars.org
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Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
To Do Lists:
 Meet with your academic counselor to schedule
Extended Summer School if you received a D or F in an
academic class first semester. Colleges do not accept any
grades lower than a C.
□ Research college summer programs. Talk with your
Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, May 16th is our
scholarship awards night.
This is a special evening to
acknowledge all of your
accomplishments! This
event is for the whole family.
parents about signing up. Watch deadlines for financial
aid support (examples):
□ COSMOS with the UCs visit: https://
cosmos.ucop.edu/ for info. Financial aid
available.
□ UC Davis Young Scholars Program visit: http://
ysp.ucdavis.edu for more info. Financial aid
available.
□ Juniors - Time to sign up for the SAT and ACT tests. It’s
best to take them for the first time this May or June and
then again next fall. This ensures that you have as much
knowledge as possible before taking the tests. If you
qualify for free/reduced lunch pick up a fee waiver from
Mrs. H in the Career Center. Don’t miss the deadlines for
signing up!
□ Plan for a job or internship this summer!
All Student Wanting to be College Athletes:
NCAA—if you are hoping to play a Division I or II college sport you need to register with the
NCAA Clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.org preferably by the middle of your junior year.
You must meet class and test requirements listed. NCAA does not accept ESS or SS classes.
See Mrs. H with additional questions.
Make sure that your college application list in Naviance is up-to-date
with ALL colleges to which you’ve applied! This includes Community
Colleges, CSU, UC and private campuses. All seniors should be logging
into Naviance and making sure everything is current.
www.connection.naviance.com/johansen. If you need your password
reset, please see Mrs. H to get a temporary one.