THE SENATOR SCHOLARSHIP SCOOP
2016-2017 EDITION #30—MAY 22-JUNE 2, 2017
Don't miss the Senator Scholarship Scoop, which is available every Monday Morning with the latest news about
SCHOLARSHIPS, TESTING INFORMATION, COLLEGE VISITS, GRANTS, and endless trivial information. You are
responsible for all directions, deadlines and specific criteria required for each application. Read the information carefully! The
Scoop is available online at www.carsonhigh.com, go to “Academics” then “Counseling Department”, then “The Scoop”, or you can pick one
up in the Guidance Office.
This Week:
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP-Submit by 5/22/17.
2017 Nevada Summer Transportation Institute: Due to sponsor by 6/2/17.
BUCK LIVELY SCHOLARSHIP-Due to the sponsor by 5/30/17.
EGC WOMEN IN LAW SCHOLARSHIP-Deadline is 5/31/17.
ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-Deadline 6/1/17.
ASPIRING BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARHIP-Deadline by 6/1/17.
NURSING SCHOOLS ALMANAC-Due on 6/30/17.
$1,500 UNIGO FIFTH MONTH SCHOLARSHIP-Due by 5/31/17.
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND FULL CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPS-Due by 5/31/17.
College Visit:
5/25/17
UNR (for UNR admitted students-FREE T-SHIRTS)
1:15 p.m.
Tech Center Conference Room
NEW NEWS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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ADELPHI UNIVERSITY’S SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM allows high school students to explore academic areas of
interest in a challenging and supportive University-based learning community. For more information call 1-800-ADELPHI or visit
http://precollege.adelphi.edu/
AFFORDABLECOLLEGE.COM has a mission to help you earn your degree without taking on thousands of dollars in debt. Contact
College Aid Professionals, LLC at http://affordablecollege.com/ for more information.
COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE WEBSITE is http://www.college-scholarship.com has links to tens of thousands of
websites including those of college access programs, universities, U. S. Embassies, newspapers and more.
SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE has a rolling application process. Please log onto
http://www.sierranevada.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply to apply today.
Writing Rockstar College-Bound Coaching introduces College Application Boot Camps. For more information, go to
www.rockstaracademics.com or contact Erika Gillette at (775) 413-0371 or [email protected].
UNLV CAMPUS TOURS will be held weekdays, Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Sign up at
https://www.unlv.edu/admissions/visits. New Student Orientation will be held Fridays and Saturdays, May-August.
ATTENTION SENIORS-if you have been offered or have received a
scholarship, please let the Guidance Office know. We need this information for
the Awards Program for graduation.
If you have received a scholarship through the Scoop, be sure to pick up a Scholarship Recipient Form in the
Guidance Office. This form needs to be filled out and returned to Mrs. Santos in the Student Finance Office in
order to receive your scholarship money.
Be sure to send a Thank You Card to the sponsor of the scholarship you were awarded. Addresses can be found
in the Guidance Office.
OLD NEWS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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2017 Nevada Summer Transportation Institute: UNLV will host the 2017 Nevada Summer Transportation Institute Program for high school
participants from July 17-31, 2017. This will be a residential program where the participants will reside on the UNLV campus and participate
in transportation related activities. The purpose of the NVSTI Program is to create awareness and stimulate interest in high school students to
take full advantage of the opportunities that exist in the transportation industry. Successful participants will receive full scholarships to
participate. Pick up applications in the Counseling Office. Applications are due to the sponsor 6/2/17 by 5:00 p.m.
BUCK LIVELY SCHOLARSHIP – The Nevada Ground Water Association is offering a scholarship. This renewable scholarship is offered
to seniors who are Nevada residents. Pick up applications in the Guidance Office. Applications are due to the sponsor 5/30/17.
DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- Discover Student Loans will be awarding 40 $2,000.00 scholarships at
www.CollegeCovered.com/Assist. Ten winners will be randomly drawn per quarter. See website for more details.
EGC WOMEN IN LAW SCHOLARSHIP – This $500 scholarship is available to any full time college student or high school senior
nationwide. Deadline is 5/31/17. Application can be found at: http://www.egclegal.com/salt-lake-city-utah-car-accidents-lawyer/#scholarshipapplication. Scroll down almost to end of the page and click on “Click to Apply to the EGC Women in Law Scholarship.
ASPIRING FASHION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP – This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are
interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit this link www.fashion-schools.org and find the
scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.
ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to
students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit
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http://www.animationcareerreview.com to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right
side of the page. Deadline 6/1/17.
ASPIRING BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARHIP – This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are
interested in pursuing a business degree at any post-secondary school or college. Visit http://www.onlinembareport.com and find the
scholarship located at the right side of the page. Deadline 6/1/17.
NURSING SCHOOLS ALMANAC – Website will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates: (1) a track record
of academic excellence, particularly in science and math; (2) a passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare.
Scholarship applications due on 6/30/17 and can be found at www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com. Click on the banner on the right-hand side of
the website’s homepage.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO – Summer Session is offering tuition awards ($1,500) value on a first-come, first serve basis. Please
see your counselor in the Guidance Office for more information. Opens May 1st, 2017.
BIGSUN SCHOLASHIP 2017-All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in and must be a high school senior.
Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions: How did your participation in sports during your high
school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your
family? Deadline June 19, 2017.Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending. All essay
submissions should be sent to: [email protected].
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP– Interested students need to include their name and the school you are currently attending. To apply for this
scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on: “Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.
Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.” Submit by 5/22/17 to
[email protected].
$1,500 UNIGO FIFTH MONTH SCHOLARSHIP– deadline is May 31, 2017. Apply here: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/fifth-month-scholarship?utm_source=Unigo+Members&utm_campaign=17f73722084.4.17_monthly_scholarship_counselor&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7902ca422c-17f7372208-183886865
Getting accepted into college is a big deal. We think it deserves a big celebration. That's why we created Collegiance—a contest for collegebound students everywhere. Encourage your students to enter by simply announcing their college decision on Instagram and tagging it with
#collegiance. They could win up to $5,000 for school. And check out our School Pledge Kit for more ways to celebrate Collegiance at your
school. Log onto https://collegiance.wcm.collegeboard.org/?ep_mid=11359985&ep_rid=38953671 for more information.
ASPIRING NURSE SCHOLARSHIP- We will award a $1000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates a track record of
academic excellence and a passion for nursing. Log onto http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/node/17039 for the application.
4-YEAR NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS- Eligible students must be US citizens with no criminal record or history of drug use, high
school seniors in the top 20% of their class, qualifying SAT scores (530 critical reading; 600 math; 1230 combined) or ACT scores (22
English, 26 math, 54 combined); exhibited leadership qualities and regarded as a role model by teachers and peers. Please contact Petty Officer
Willie Herron at [email protected]. Or Navy Educational Specialist, Mr. Sergio Barrientos at [email protected].
WOFFARD SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Juniors who are interested in attending Woffard College and who rank in the top 10% of their class,
have a SAT score of 1250 or ACT of 28, and who demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success are invited to
speak to their counselors for a nomination for the Woffard Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships
ranging from $300 per year up to full scholarship. For more information, visit www.woffard.edu.
2017 HORATIO ALGER CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS – Eligibility criteria includes – completion of
high school or plan to complete high school by Spring 2017 and will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall 2017; exhibit a strong commitment
to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the US; demonstrate financial
need; have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity; and be a United States citizen. Access the online application
at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/. Due date is 6/15/17.
NAK RISE ABOVE SCHOLARSHIP (naknevada.com) – is for new incoming freshman attending UNR next fall, who hold Undocumented
or DACA status. Please log onto http://naknevada.com/ for more information.
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND FULL CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPS – We provide scholarships for Native students seeking to
better their lives through higher education. Apply now at: www.collegefund.org/scholarships . Applications accepted January 1 – May 31,
2017.
Students interested in a Coast Guard Career, please check out their website for more information. https://www.gocoastguard.com/Educators
UNIGO SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH – 3.6 million college scholarships worth over 14 billion dollars. Log onto:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
ABBOT AND FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS – Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Students will submit an essay on the
topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Due to the sponsor 6/17/17.
TEACH NEVADA SCHOLARSHIP: The Teach Nevada Scholarship was established to increase the number of students pursuing a career
in teaching. Seniors who plan to pursue a career in teaching at a Nevada institution should pick up the FAQs and list of approved scholarship
providers in the Counseling Office.
LendEDU.com – Free Text-In Financial Aid Hotline for Students. This site focuses on promoting financial literacy through free educational
resources (financial aid, student loans, college budgeting, and a free college scholarship search). Text in your financial aid questions to (302)
278-4037 for a detailed response from the team in 15 minutes. Go to: https://lendedu.com/blog/text-in-hotline/
Student Scholarship Search.com. The Scholarship Matcher -Our scholarship finder only needs 5 things: your grade, GPA, state, gender, and
ethnic background. Where scholarship search engines fail in this process, we thrive. When you browse the web through a search engine, you
may find hundreds of results, many of which don't pertain to a scholarship at all. The matches you find with us will be in the dozens, from
which you can pick and choose the scholarships that interest you. http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/matcher/
Reminder: Juniors and Seniors planning on going to college, who could use extra support, come to room 256 on Thursday after school and get
help on completing college and scholarship applications.
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College Greenlight. Visit this helpful website for college application resources, as well as lists of scholarships. Deadlines vary.
www.collegegreenlight.com
COMMON APPLICATION – You can apply for admission to over 500 colleges and universities with only one application. Go to
www.commonapp.org to view participating colleges and apply. Applications are now open, and deadlines vary.