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2014-2015
School Year
The Wingspan
Friday, Oct. 10, 2014
Progress Report
Dates
st
1 9-weeks:
09/18, 10/09
2
nd
9-weeks:
11/13, 12/11
rd
3 9-weeks:
02/05, 02/26
th
4 9-weeks:
04/16, 05/07
Approximate:
Report Card Dates
(Distributed)
st
1 9-weeks:
10/24 w/student
2
nd
9-weeks:
01/09 w/student
rd
3 9-weeks:
03/27 w/student
th
4 9-weeks:
06/12 mailed
First Day of School:
August 25, 2014
Last Day of School:
June 4, 2015
27330 Oak Ridge School Rd, Conroe Texas 77385
832-592-5300/936-709-7216 Attendance 832-592-5419
1-888-KID-CHAT Fax 832-592-5544 Transportation 832-592-8850
Attendance – The First Step Toward Graduation!
An important part of the senior year is attendance. State attendance laws tie
attendance to credits with students losing credit after five absences in a class.
In addition to earning credits required for graduation, seniors can also
qualify for semester exam exemptions based on good attendance. When
scheduling appointments for your child, please make them after school hours
if at all possible. Please discuss the importance of daily attendance with your
child and encourage them to be here on time each day.
When a student is absent from school, a parent should call the attendance
office at 832-592-5433 (senior campus) or 281-465-5012 (9th campus) and
report the absence. When parent contact has not been made with the
attendance office, the student is required to bring a written excuse signed by
the parent. Students will not be allowed in class after an absence without an
admit slip from the attendance office. Also, please remember that when
parents are checking a student out of school during the day, the student must
take care of signing out through the attendance office. For more information
on attendance policies and procedures, please refer to pages 1 and 2 in the
ORHS Student Handbook supplement.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child's academic success.
2nd Semester
Final Exams
Grades 9 - 11:
National Merit Scholarship Program!
ORHS is a Testing
Site for the
ACT/SAT
Remember to click
on ORHS to test at
your home campus!
Testing Dates
ACT Testing:
06/14/2014
09/13/2014
10/25/2014
12/13/2014
02/07/2015
04/18/2015
06/13/2015
SAT Testing:
06/07/2014
10/11/2014
11/08/2014
12/06/2014
01/24/2015
03/14/2015
05/02/2015
06/06/2015
TAKS TESTING
STAAR TESTING
EOC TESTING
AP TESTING
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition
for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school
students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Of
the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the
highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores (critical reading +
mathematics + writing skills scores) qualify for recognition in the
National Merit Scholarship Program. In September, these high scorers
are notified through their schools that they have qualified as either a
Commended Student or a Semi Finalist. Students can also choose to
compete in the National Achievement Program for Black students or
the National Hispanic Recognition Program for Hispanic/Latino
students. Oak Ridge High School celebrated this year’s National Merit
Award Recipients. Conner Doyel is a National Merit Semi Finalist. They
are the highest scoring entrants in each state and are eligible to
advance to become a Scholarship Finalist through an application
process. Ishwar Chuckaree, Brice Cooper, Joshua Heard, Jonathon
McClanahan, Natalie Miller, Nicholas Poranski, and Alexander White
are Commended Students. Jorge Marcus Flores, Kaira Chavez and
Gabriel Tatman are National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars.
School Holidays
2014/2015
National Merit continued…
Labor Day:
September 1
Thanksgiving:
November 24-28
Winter Break:
Early Release
December 19 @
11:30am-January 2
Teacher Work Day
January 5
Martin Luther King
Day:
January 19
Presidents’ Day:
February 16
Spring Break:
March 16 - 20
Holiday:
April 03
Memorial Day:
May 25
Early Release:
Friday, October 17
@ 11:35 a.m.
Connor Doyel - National Merit Semi Finalist pictured with Mr. Johnson
Pep Rally
Dates/Themes
(8:52 – 9:17)
Senior Campus:
August 29
Overall Spirit
September 19
CAMO
October 3
Pretty in Pink
October17
Homecoming
November 6
St. Jude Rocks
st
1 Playoff Game
Super Hero
Commended Students
National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars
Connor Doyel is a National Merit Semi Finalist.
Listed in alpha order:
Ishwar Chuckaree, Brice Cooper, Joshua Heard, Jonathon
McClanahan, Natalie Miller, Nicholas Poranski, and
Alexander White are Commended Students.
Kaira Chavez, Jorge Marcus Flores and Gabriel Tatman are
National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars.
Speech & Debate!
Homecoming:
Game-October 17
Dance-October 18
8:00pm-11:00pm
On-line Information
ORHS Website
CISD Website
CISD Calendar
What Bus Do I Ride?
The National Speech & Debate Association commended
Speech & Debate teacher, Deanne Christensen for her
leadership of an active speech and debate program. Each
year students earn points and degrees in the honor society
based on competitive and service-related activities, ranging
from the Degree of Merit with 25 or more points to the
Degree of Premier Distinction with 1,500 or more points. Ms
Christensen’s chapter achieved 200 or more degrees last
year, and has ranked among the top 5% of schools
nationwide and earned membership in the Association’s
prestigious 200 Club. Congratulations Ms Christensen and
the ORHS Speech and Debate teams.
PTO Meetings
Held in the ORHS
Library at 10:30am
nd
2 Thursday of
Each Month
September 11, 2014
October 09, 2014
November 13, 2014
December 11, 2014
January 08, 2015
February 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
April 09, 2015
May 14, 2015
www.orhspto.webs.com/
“After Prom Party”
Meetings
First Meeting:
Tuesday, October 7 at
7:30pm at:
Pink Explosion Studio
27328 Robinson Rd.
Suite 214
Conroe, TX 77385
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Amy Sharp! She was selected by the
ORHS staff as our Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizen based upon the qualities of DEPENDABILTY,
SERVICE, LEADERSHIP and PATRIOTISM. She will
compete in the scholarship completion at the local level and
hopefully advance to the national level. Good Luck Amy!
ORHS Tennis!
The Oak Ridge High School Varsity Tennis team competed
against the Summer Creek Bulldogs in their final home
district match of the season and put on a dominate display as
they swept the Bulldogs 19 to 0. Some great wins came from
Cyana Chan, Jack Brooks, Cameron Wetzel, Eamonn
Donlon, Amy Sharp, and Dalton Dueitt. Keep up the great
work War Eagles!
Senior Checklist
Recommendation
Letters:
(teachers/staff need a
minimum of 10 days to
write letters)
Cap/Gown, and
Announcements:
HERFF JONES
281-367-4723
[email protected]
www.myhjgrad.com
PSAT!
On Wednesday, October 15, all sophomores and juniors will
take the PSAT. Seniors will have late arrival and must arrive
by (10:59 tardy bell). Freshmen will follow their regular
schedule.
Seniors Late Arrival!
Seniors will have late arrival on Wednesday, October 15.
Seniors must arrive by (10:59 tardy bell).
Panoramic Pictures:
Herndon Panoramics
1-210-413-5077
Friday, October 17 – Early Release Day!
Fees and Fines:
Must be clear
Prom Ticket Sales:
Friday, October 17, 2014 is an Early Release Day for all
students at 11:35 a.m.
Senior Prom:
May 22, 2015
“After Prom Party”
Senior Awards
Night:
PTO – Volunteers Needed!
The PTO still needs volunteers to help out at the
Homecoming Dance on October 18th. You may sign up at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48a5a78homecoming or contact [email protected]
Senior Exams:
ORHS Parade on Wednesday, October 15th!
Graduation
Practice:
Wednesday, June 3,
2015
If you intend to come to the parade on October 15th you
should plan on being in your spot by 5:45pm as the roads will
be blocked off at that time.
Graduation Tickets:
Distributed after
Graduation Practice
Senior Picnic:
Graduation:
Wednesday, June 3,
2015 @ The
Woodlands Pavilion
Homecoming Guests!
If you are bringing a guest to Homecoming who does not
attend Oak Ridge High School you must fill out a permission
form and return it to Ms Martin by Tuesday, October 14th. No
Junior High students are allowed and no guest over the age
of 20. One guest per person. Permission forms are available
in the front office.
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War Eagles Homecoming 2014!
Homecoming Week: October 13 thru October 17
Monday, October 13 – ‘Merica Monday (Red, White & Blue)
Tuesday, October 14 – Texas Hold’em (Dress for Texas, Western wear)
Wednesday, October 15 – White Chapel Wedding (Girls wear
white, Boys wear black)
Thursday, October 16 – Tacky Tourist Thursday (Fanny packs,
Hawaiian shirts, walking shorts, knee high socks, etc.)
Friday, October 17 – Fancy Friday
Dress up in theme each day to help promote school spirit!
Homecoming Parade: Wednesday, October 15
Parade / Pep Rally / Music
Food and Soft Drinks / Fun-filled Booths / Fabulous Dance Music
Parade Line-up at Oak Ridge Elementary @ 5:30pm. Parade begins @
6:00pm and Pep Rally @ 7:00pm.
Families invited – come support your War Eagle Football Team
Homecoming Game: Friday, October 17
ORHS vs College Park @ Woodforest Stadium @ 7:30pm
Advanced Ticket Sales on Wednesday, October 15, Thursday, October
16 during all lunches in the ORHS Cafeteria and Friday, October 17
during Pep Rally in the morning and right after early release at 11:35
a.m.
Student Game Tickets at school are $3.00 – General Admission.
Adults are $6.00. Reserved Seats are $7.00.
All tickets at gate are $7.00.
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 18
ORHS Cafeteria from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The theme is
“Vegas”.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and will be sold during all
lunches starting October 13.
Tickets at the door will be $25.00 per person.
Dress is Semi-Formal
Picture Days for 10th – 11th Grades!
Picture days for underclassmen: October 20, 21, 22 and 23.
Picture Days for 12th Grade!
Picture Days for seniors: October 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Senior boys need to dress in a suit and tie. If not, a loaner
jacket and tie will be provided. Girls should look nice and in
dress code. $10 sitting fee for seniors if they are interested in
taking cap and gown pose, as well as casual. All seniors have
to take yearbook picture at school.
Make-up day is December 5th.
Pictures will be taken during all English classes.
Coats, Jackets and Sweaters!
The Oak Ridge High School Counselors in conjunction with
the CISD police department are collecting new or gently used
coats, jackets or sweaters for those who can benefit from
them. All donations can be dropped off at your counselor’s
office. We will collect until Friday, October 24. Thanks for
paying it forward!
News From College & Careers!
News from our College and Career Center can be found on
the College & Career website located on the ORHS Webpage.
Open their site and look for their Newsletter.
2014-2015 Yearbooks!
Order your 2014-2015 Yearbook today! Discounted price of
$80 until November 21st. See Coach Sarah Parker in room
B218 for more information. You can also order your book
online at www.balfour.com!
ORHS Spirit Shirts and Football Tickets!
ORHS Spirit shirts and varsity football tickets will be on sale
each Thursday and Friday in the Cafeteria during all lunches.
Tickets purchased for home games are:
$3.00 for students
$6.00 for adults
Tickets purchased for away games:
Prices vary per school
Tickets purchased at Woodforest Stadium at the gate are:
$7.00 for each person.
Pep Rally Schedule and Themes!
Oct 17th – Homecoming- dress all fancy
Nov 6th- St Jude Rocks- wear rock and roll gear. We will
spend the week raising awareness and money for the St Jude
Children’s hospital.
1st Playoff game- superhero.
New Student Registration!
If you are new to the area and are moving into our
attendance zone please call to schedule an appointment at
832-592-5300.
ORHS PTO NEWS!
The Oak Ridge High School PTO would like to partner with
you for the 2014-2015 school year. The ORHS PTO provides
volunteer support on both campuses, provides educational
programs for students and parents, supports ORHS staff
members, and submits campus news to parents through
emails and Facebook updates. You may support the ORHS
PTO by completing a membership form and paying dues of
$10.00; by shopping at Hodge’s Food Basket and dropping
your receipt in the ORHS PTO box; and by purchasing
holiday greenery from our Sherwood Forest Farms
fundraising program. Our monthly meetings will be held in
the library on the senior campus at 10:30 a.m. on the second
Thursday of the month. You may contact the ORHS PTO
at [email protected] or connect with our Facebook page
at https://www.facebook.com/groups/544675588995517/(se
arch for Oak Ridge War Eagles PTO).
“BE IN THE KNOW, JOIN THE PTO!”
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ACT or SAT!
Planning to take an ACT or SAT this year? Please remember
that a TEST TICKET and PHOTO ID are required when you
arrive to take your test. If you do not have a photo ID, you
can have a student ID made in the ORHS library PRIOR TO
TEST DAY. If you need to print your test ticket, you may
print one in the College and Career Center (B202) PRIOR TO
TEST DAY!!
Driver License Attendance Verification
(Verification of Enrollment – VOE)
To obtain a driver’s license in the state of Texas, a student between the
ages of 15 and 18 must annually provide to the Texas Department of
Public Safety a form obtained from the school verifying that the
student has met the 90 percent attendance requirement for the
semester preceding the date of application. The student can request
this form at their Assistant Principal’s office. Requests are typically
processed within 24-48 hours. Students should remember that
buildings are closed during spring and winter break as well as holidays
and should plan accordingly.
Advertise Your Company in the ORHS Yearbook!
If you have your own company or know someone who does, why not
place an ad in the ORHS Aerie Yearbook! Your advertising dollars help
us preserve the highlights and events of the year. We sincerely want to
create a great yearbook for our students and our community. With
your advertising dollars, we can accomplish our goals. Support our
program and start creating your ad today! Simply email Sarah Parker
to get started or visit http://orhs.conroeisd.net/Teachers/sjparker/ for
more information!
CONROE ISD CHECK ACCEPTANCE POLICY
In the event that a check written to Oak Ridge High School, Cafeteria or
District Office is returned unpaid by your bank, Conroe ISD or it’s
agent (CheckSmart Recovery) will redeposit your check electronically.
Additionally, you understand and agree that we may electronically
collect a returned check fee of $30.00 plus applicable sales tax. The
use of a check for payment is your Acknowledgement and Acceptance
of this policy and its terms. You may reach CheckSmart Recovery at
(888) 851-6634.
Regards,
Tommy Johnson, Principal
Oak Ridge High School
ORHS Mission Statement
Oak Ridge High School will provide an educational
environment so that all students…
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•
•
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Strive to achieve the highest levels of academic achievement
Operate as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world
Awaken a positive image of self and others; and
Recognize that education is not received but achieved.
Continued…
Raising Funds for
Oak Ridge High School Orchestra
Tuesday, October 14th - ALL DAY LONG
Visit from 4pm – 8pm and you should see some Orchestra students
520 Rayford Road
Dine in or drive thru!
Just remember to mention the ORHS Orchestra!
Continued…
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Conroe Independent School District does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The following persons have
been designated to handle inquiries regarding these nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas
77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section 504/ADA
Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936)
709-7670.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Conroe no
discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nación de
procedencia, sexo, discapacidad o edad, de sus programas
y actividades y ofrece acceso igualitario a los programas
de Escultismo (Boy Scouts) y otros grupos juveniles
autorizados. Las personas siguientes han sido designadas
para atender las preguntas relacionadas con estas
políticas antidiscriminatorias:
Coordinador del Título IX, cito en el 3205 W. Davis,
Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7700 y Coordinador de la
Sección 504/ADA, cito en el 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas
77304; (936) 709-7670.
Marquee
Birthday Announcements
Order Form Below!
Marquee Birthday Announcements
REQUEST FORM
Student’s Name:_______________________________
(Please Print Neatly)
Student’s Birthday:_____________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name:________________________
(Please Print)
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________
Phone Number:________________________________
Announcement will run for 24 hours.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Circle desired announcement format:
Option #1
Happy ##th Birthday, Student’s Name
Option #2
Happy Birthday, Student’s Name
Cost is $20.00 (cash or check payable to O.R.H.S.)
*Completed Announcement Request Form and payment must be received 3 school days
prior to desired announcement date. For questions or additional information please
contact Mrs. McKenzie at (832)592-5541.
NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
& CAREER CENTER
October 10, 2014
SENIORS! The majority of the class of 2015 have not applied or completed applications to college. If you wait until the
application deadline you will run the risk of missing out on opportunities made available to students who apply early.
So we are asking you to do the following ASAP:
1. Complete/submit your application to college (which for a lot of you means uploading your essays). If you are
applying with the Common Application, come see Mrs. Houston immediately. We must link your Naviance
account with your Common Application so we can send the required documents/forms directly to your
Common Application)
If you are applying to a Military Service Academy the nomination packet for Congressman Brady is due Oct.
20th.
We strongly suggest that all applications for college admissions should be submitted by As Soon As Possible
this will give you time to trouble shoot any problems that may come up and most important you can
concentrate on scholarship applications.
2. As soon as you submit your application, order your transcript on Naviance Family Connection
3. If you did not have your SAT/ACT test scores sent to the college/university when you registered for your test,
please go to the testing organization website (SAT- collegeboard.org) (ACT-actstudent.org) and order the
scores to be send to the college/university. This will require an extra fee so be prepared to pay $.
4. Special programs (Honors College, College of Business, College of Architecture, College of Engineering, or
College of Visual Arts) often require letters of recommendation and/or forms to be completed by instructors or
counselors. You must complete your student brag sheet and academic résumé on Naviance Family Connection
(About Me Tab on Naviance) before you request a letter or form to be completed. Please come to the College
& Career Center to make your request.
COLLEGE ADMISSION ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP – Tuesday Oct. 14 at 5:00 at ORHS!
Expert instructors will show you how to write a personal, thoughtful essay about something that is meaningful and
important to you! Enroll today at 713-360-3169 or register on Naviance Family Connection (upcoming college visits).
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
OPEN HOUSE IS TUESDAY,
0CT. 14! THE COLLEGE & CAREER
CENTER WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 7:00
PM ONE EVENING OF EVERY MONTH.
MRS. HARBIN, THE COLLEGE &
CAREER COUNSELOR, WILL BE
AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH
STUDENTS AND PARENTS. SHE CAN
HELP WITH YOUR COLLEGE,
SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL AID
APPLICATIONS OR JUST ANSWER
QUESTIONS! FUTURE DATES ARE,
11/11, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10 AND 4/14.
SENIORS! Are you considering attending LoneStar College – Montgomery next year?
We have an Admissions Representative who will be working with the ORHS Seniors twice a month to help
with the application and testing process! Ms. Greenleaf will be in the College & Career Center on Monday,
September 20 from 8:30 – 12:00. Sign up to meet with her on Naviance Family Connection (“colleges”
tab, “view upcoming college visits”) or come by the CCC for a pass.
JUNIORS!!!
High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) 2014-2015 is in full swing.
The application is now open for Texas high school juniors to apply. The deadline for submitting an
application is November 4th. Please visit our web site at: http://has.aerospacescholars.org. NASA wants
you to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. The HAS project offers a one-of-akind experience for Texas high school students like you to jump start your future and explore the possibilities of a
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career.
Your adventure starts in Fall 2014 with an online community and culminates with an on-site summer experience at
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Summer 2015. Applicants need to be:
•
U.S. citizens
•
Texas high school juniors
•
Interested and excited about STEM
•
Committed to a one-year relationship with
•
Able to have access to the Internet and
email (at home, school or public library)
NASA Johnson Space Center; and
FEATURED SCHOLARSHIPS!
United States Senate Youth Program (1 week in Washington including transportation, meals, housing and
$5,000 college scholarship) – Deadline 10/15
Juniors and Seniors. The student applicant must currently be serving in an elected capacity in any one of the
following student government, civic or educational organizations: •Student Body: President, Vice President, Secretary,
or Treasurer •Class President, Vice president, Secretary or Treasurer •Student Council: Representative •District,
regional, or state-level civic or educational organizations representative. The winning delegates will be awarded a
week-long Washington stay, including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals. Each delegate is also
awarded a $5,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies. Apply online at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/USSYP/
or by clicking on the "website" link on Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
United States Presidential Scholars Program (All-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to receive a
medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House) – Deadline 10/27
Seniors Only. Must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Selected winners will receive an all-expense paid
trip to Washington, D.C. to receive a medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House. To apply for
nomination, please download and complete the application using the "application form" link on Naviance. Go to
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/Presidential_Scholar/ or click on the "website" link above for details on how to submit your
application.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship ($1,000) – Deadline 11/3
Seniors Only. GPA 2.8 or higher required. Must demonstrate leadership abilities in school or work experiences, and
have a strong commitment to and involvement in community service. The application can be downloaded using the
"Application Form" on Naviance Family Connection (Scholarship List). Return the completed application to the CCC by
November 3. One student from Oak Ridge will be selected by the ORHS scholarship committee to apply for the
scholarship.
Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship ($1,000) – Deadline 11/4
Open to 9-12 grades. You must have taken part in extensive community service activities over the past year. The
scholarship celebrates the spirit of volunteerism through community service endeavors. Each school can only
nominate 3 students. Applications are completed on-line at http://spirit.prudential.com. Mr. Johnson, the principal will
be your Certifier - DO NOT ENTER HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE APPLICATION – JUST HIS NAME! Once you submit the
application go to the "Certification" page and print the instructions. Return the Certifier instructions to the College &
Career Center by the November 4 deadline to be considered for nomination by the scholarship committee.
2014-2015 Testing Dates
PSAT/NMSQT (free for 10th & 11th and 9TH graders can sign up with their 9th grade counselor)
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 – Test will be administered at ORHS during the school day.
SAT (Reasoning Test –$51 and SAT Subject Tests ($24.50 Reg. + $13 per test, except foreign language with
listening, which is $24.50). Standby no longer available.
TEST DATES
Regular Registration
Deadline
November 8. 2014
December 6, 2014
January 25-4, 2015
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
November 6
December 29
February 13
April 6
May 8
Late Registration
Deadlines -Paper
Postmark
October 24
November 21
January 9
February 27
April 17
May 22
Late Registration
Deadlines-Online/Phone
October 28
November 24
January 13
March 3
April 21
May 27
(ACT) American College Testing Program - $36.50 for (w/o writing) $52.50 (with optional writing test)
TEST DATES
December 13, 2014
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
Regular Registration
Deadline
November 7, 2014
January 9 , 2015
March 13, 2015
Late Registration Deadlines
($21 Additional Fee Required)
November 8-21, 2014
January 10-16, 2015
March 8-14-27. 2015
June 13, 20145
May 8, 2015
May 9-22, 2015
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
College
Representative
Texas A&M University
Gameday Application
Workshop
PSAT Free Practice Test
The Princeton Review
Location
Date
TAMU College
Station, TX - Wehner 10/11/14
Bldg (on West Ca
Tomball Library
10/11/14 12:00
Weekend of Red & Black - Texas Tech campus 10/12/14
Open House
Lubbock, TX
10/14/14 5:00PM
College Admission Essay Writing
The Princeton Review
ORHS MPR
– 7:00 PM
Workshop
Texas Tech University
Lamar University
Cardinal Saturday Academic Open House
Lamar University
Campus
10/18/14
Texas A&M University, Corpus
Christi
Island Day - Open House
TAMU Corpus Christi
campus
10/18/14
Texas State University
The University of Texas, San
Antonio
UT Tyler
Tarleton State University
UT-San Antonio
Saint Louis University
Texas State
Bobcat Day - Open House University - San
Marcos, TX
UTSA campus - San
UTSA Day - Open House
Antonio, TX
College & Career
John Harrell
Center
Tarleton State
Texan Tour - Open House University Stephenville, TX
College & Career
Leah Evans
Center
College & Career
McKenzie Burns
Center
10/18/14
10/18/14
10/20/14 10:45
AM
10/25/14
10/28/14 10:45
AM
10/30/14 9:00 AM
Texas A&M University, Corpus
Christi
Island Day - Open House
TAMU Corpus Christi
campus
11/1/14
The University of Texas,
Arlington
Maverick Experience Campus Preview Day
UT Arlington campus
11/1/14
Tarleton State University
Sam Houston State University
Texas State University
The University of Texas, Dallas
The University of Texas, Tyler
Texas Woman's University
Tarleton State
Texan Tour - Open House University Stephenville, TX
Saturdays at SAM - Open SHSU Campus House
Huntsville, TX
Texas State
Bobcat Day - Open House University - San
Marcos, TX
Scholar Day - Open
UTD campus House
Richardson, TX
Patriot Preview Day UT Tyler campus Open House
Tyler, TX
Pioneer Preview Day
Texas Woman's Univ.
(bilingual)
campus - Denton, TX
SAT Free Practice Test
The Princeton Review
Kingwood Library
Stephen F. Austin State
University
Showcase Saturday Open House
UNT Preview - Open
House
SFA Campus Nacogdoches, TX
UNT campus Denton, TX
University of North Texas
11/8/14
11/15/14
11/15/14
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THE COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE SEEN ON THE COLLEGE & CAREER WEBSITE (go to the ORHS
Homepage & click on College & Career Center) and on NAVIANCE (click on Colleges & click on Scholarship List). We
are adding new scholarships daily! You can narrow your search by using “Categories” (example: Local Scholarships, 2
year colleges, girls only, business degree, 11th graders)
Description
Max Amount
Deadline
United States Senate Youth Program
Name
Juniors and Seniors. The student applicant must currently be serving in an
elected capacity in any one of the following student government, civic or
educational organizations:
•Student Body: President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer
•Class President, Vice president, Secretary or Treasurer
•Student Council: Representative
•District, regional, or state-level civic or educational organizations
representative.
The winning delegates will be awarded a week-long Washington stay, including
transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals. Each delegate is also
awarded a $5,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies. Apply online
at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/USSYP/ or by clicking on the "website" link on
Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline
1 week in
Washington +
$5,000
scholarship
10/15
Washington University in St. Louis
Danforth Scholars Program
Seniors only. Must attend Washington University in St. Louis Fall 2014.
Outstanding academic performance, exceptional community service, high
moral character, specific leadership qualities, and personal achievement are
required. You must be nominated for this scholarship. Come to the College &
Career Center (B202) for more information.
full- or partialtuition
10/15
No Kid Hungry Art & Writing Contest
Open to 9-12 grades. Through writing and/or art, create an original work that
addresses the problem of childhood hunger in the United States. How has
hunger affected your life or the lives of other teens and children? How can you
and other teens THINK BIG—beyond canned-food drives or community food
pantries that feed a child for a day—to imagine solutions that could end
childhood hunger in this country? Your writing or artwork should be unique and
original to you. Each entry will be judged by three criteria: Mission, Creativity,
and Technical Skill. For more information and to apply go to
http://www.weareteachers.com/grants-contests/contests/generation-no-kidhungry-art-and-writing-contest/how-to-enter or click on the "website" link on
Naviance.
$500 cash &
$200 to ORHS
10/17
College Leadership Workshop
Scholarship
Open to 11th and 12th grades. Attend the College Leadership Workshop (CLW)
on Saturday, October 18th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. at Rice University to
qualify for the scholarship. There will be many dynamic, engaging and
informative activities planned throughout the day, including workshops,
leadership seminars, campus tours and a student panel on college life and
academic majors. All participants are eligible to participate in the scholarship
competition. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information go to
http://vsa.rice.edu/clw
To be
determined
10/18
United States NROTC - Marine Corps
Option - Scholarship
Seniors only. The U.S. Marine Corps option of the Naval ROTC application must
be submitted by the deadline. Requirements include top 10% of class -OR- and
ACT minimum 21 Math and 22 English -OR- SAT minimum 520 Math and 530
Verbal. Up to $180,000 to cover tuition, books, and related college expenses,
$250-$400/month living expenses, free college tuition for a 4 year degree, 30
day paid vacation, and a guaranteed job upon graduation. You can major in
any field. Apply at http://www.navy.com/navy/joining/educationopportunities/nrotc.html Application and 2 short essays must be submitted by
the deadline as well as a test score (ACT, SAT or ASVAB).
$180,000
10/18
Young Arts Award
Open to 10-12 grades. Open to actors, dancers, filmmakers, musicians,
photographers, singers, visual artists, writers and design arts. Up to $10,000
monetary award (total awarded each year is over $500,000), exclusive eligibility
for recognition as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, master classes with
world-renowned artists,
access to scholarships, career opportunities and professional contacts
Apply online at www.youngarts.org/applytoday or click on the website link on
Naviance.
$10,000
10/18
Horatio Alger Association of
Distinguished Americans
Seniors only. Seven $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Texas students with
a possibility of winning up to $20,000 in the national competition. Students
must demonstrate integrity, character, financial need (family adjusted gross
income of $50,000 or less), academics and a desire to contribute to society.
Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Must have a recommendation, counselor
verification, official transcript and proof of financial need. Apply online at
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ or click the website link on Naviance.
Deadline is a "received by" deadline.
up to $20,000
10/25
SCAD Comic Book Challenge
Seniors only. Must attend SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). If you
believe that your art can change the world, explain to us how for a chance to
win a SCAD scholarship. High school seniors are invited to create a short comic
book that illustrates the theme "my art can change the world" using digital
media such as Adobe Illustrator or traditional media such as pen-and-ink or
watercolors. Dazzle us with your skill in both storytelling and visual art; your
work should speak for itself in demonstrating how you would flourish as a
student at the university for creative careers. Go to
http://www.scadchallenge.com/comic-book to apply or click the "website" link
on Naviance.
Varies
10/25
SCAD Photography Challenge
Seniors only. Must attend SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Design). Turn a
fleeting moment or an intentional composition into a compelling work of art
for a chance to earn a scholarship to attend SCAD. If you're a young
photographer with a unique point of view and an eye for composition, SCAD
wants to get a glimpse through your lens. Whether you're revealing a novel
approach to conventional subject matter or capturing a one-of-a-kind image,
we want to see you transcend a point-and-click mentality to deliver a truly
evocative and interesting image. All themes and styles, from documentary-style
shots to surreal images shaped through digital manipulation, are welcome.
Your photography should demonstrate that you would thrive as a student at
SCAD. Apply at http://www.scadchallenge.com/photo
Varies
10/25
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
Open to 10 - 12 grades. Total cash prizes and scholarships in excess of $10,000
are available to the winning teams or individuals, who develop the best Healthy
Lifestyles campaign using social media. Social media includes: YouTube,
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Participants must attend the competition and
awards ceremony to be eligible for cash prizes and scholarships. For more
information and to apply online go to
http://www.usciences.edu/businesscompetition/ or click on the "website" link
on Naviance.
Entry form must be submitted by the deadline. Final campaign presentations
must be submitted by October 29. Participants must attend the competition
and awards ceremony on November 1, 2014 to be eligible for cash prizes and
scholarships
$10,000
10/27
United States Presidential Scholars
Seniors only. Must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Selected
winners will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to receive a
medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House. To apply for
nomination, please download and complete the application using the
"application form" link on Naviance. Go to
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/Presidential_Scholar/ or click on the "website" link
on Naviance for details on how to submit your application.
All-expense paid
trip to
Washington,
D.C. to receive a
medallion at a
ceremony
sponsored by
the White House
10/27
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Seniors only. Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org Oak Ridge High
School's CEEB code is 441473. Eligibility criteria: Demonstrated leadership;
commitment to community; academic achievement; and employment
$10,000-$20,000
10/31
Get Up and Get Active Scholarship
Grades 9 - 12 To apply, you'll need to write a short essay on one of the
following topics:
Topic 1: "Here's how I've personally gotten active."
Topic 2: "I think it's important for young people to get active because . . ."
You must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident.
$1,500
10/31
Apply at http://www.getupgetactive.org/scholarship/.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Open to 9 - 12 grades. Submit an online short written response (250 words or
less) for the topic:Imagine that your high school/college has been overrun with
Zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend
have all joined the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the
Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring
with you to stay alive.Apply at
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htxDeadline is a "submit by"
deadline.
$1,000
10/31
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Seniors Only. Applicants should show academic achievement, exhibit
leadership potential, participate in community service activities and
demonstrate financial need. Award $10,000 per year. Must be US citizens or
permanent resident, Black or African American. Application can be accessed
through the website link on Naviance. Deadline is a postmark deadline.
$40,000
11/1
VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay
Contest
Open to 9-12 grades. Prepare an essay on selected topic and record the essay
on cassette tape or CD. Essay should be 3 - 5 minutes long. Local winner
received $250. State winners receive $1,000 scholarships & grand prize is worth
$30,000. This year's theme is "Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's
History and Future". Application can be downloaded by clicking the
"application form" link on Naviance or come to the College & Career Center to
pick up an entry form. Return entry to the College & Career Center at least 1
week prior to deadline.
up to $30,000
11/1
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
Scholarship
Seniors only. GPA 2.8 or higher, demonstrate leadership abilities in school or
work experiences, strong commitment to and involvement in community
service. The application can be downloaded using the "Application Form" link
on Naviance. Return the completed application to the CCC by November 3.
One student from Oak Ridge will be selected by a scholarship committee to
represent ORHS in the scholarship competition.
$1,000
11/3
Montgomery County Right to Life's
Pro-Life Essay Contest
Open to 9th - 12th grades. Address the topic "Why I am Pro-Life" in an essay
300-500 words in length.
9th graders will enter the Junior Essay Contest and 10-12th graders enter the
Senior Essay Contest. Download the guidelines using the "application form" link
on Naviance. Deadline is a "postmark by" deadline.
$300
11/3
NASA High School Aerospace Scholars
- Juniors only
For Juniors Please visit our web site at: http://has.aerospacescholars.org.HAS
is a NASA unique opportunity for students who are interested in science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Selected students will begin their
journey with the HAS Online Experience that will start in late November and
conclude in April. During this time, students will create technical writings and
drawings, solve math problems, participate in discussion forums and chat
sessions with NASA engineers and scientists. Texas teachers serve as our HAS
reviewers who grade the students’ work. In April, students who successfully
complete the HAS Online Experience will be qualified to be selected to attend
the HAS Onsite Experience hosted by Johnson Space Center (JSC). Selected
students will spend six days learning first hand from NASA engineers and
scientists who not only speak to the group, but also serve as mentors for the
teams. This program is sponsored by NASA and funded by the State of Texas,
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Rotary NASA, at no cost to
participants.
All expenses
paid summer
program at
NASA
11/4
Prudential Spirit of Community
Program
Open to 9-12 grades. Must have taken part in extensive community service
activities over the past year. Scholarship celebrates the spirit of volunteerism
through community service endeavors. Each school can only nominate 3
students. Applications are completed on-line at http://spirit.prudential.com.
Mr. Johnson, the principal will be your Certifier - DO NOT ENTER HIS EMAIL
ADDRESS! Once you submit the application go to the "Certification" page and
print the instructions. Return the Certifier instructions to the College & Career
Center by the November 4 deadline to be considered for nomination by the
scholarship committee.
$1,000
11/4
SCAD 2-D Challenge
Seniors only. Must attend SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). Bring a
flat medium to life and you could earn a scholarship to attend SCAD. If you are
a young artist with a talent for putting pencil—or pen, paintbrush or
printmaking matrix—to paper, SCAD wants to see your creative visions. The
SCAD Challenge 2-D competition is the most popular and competitive Challenge
category, so be prepared to dazzle us with your most evocative and stunning
art. Let your work speak for itself; we want to see that you are fully equipped
to flourish as a student at the university for creative careers. Apply at
http://www.scadchallenge.com/2D or by clicking the "website" link on
Naviance.
Varies
11/8
SCAD Poster Challenge
Seniors only. Must attend SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). Design
an eye-catching ad for a fictional event, and you could win a scholarship to
attend SCAD. Young graphic designers and illustrators are invited to submit to
the SCAD Challenge an original poster design advertising a fictional event. Any
medium or material, from collage and pen-and-ink drawing to digital tools, can
be incorporated into designs. You should strive to create a compelling
advertisement by coupling depth of concept with excellent technical execution.
Let your work speak for you; we want to see how you would flourish at the
university for creative careers. Apply online at
http://www.scadchallenge.com/poster or click the "website" link on Naviance.
Varies
11/8
James Alan Cox Foundation For
Student Photographers Scholarship
Open to 10-12 grades. Must have completed at least one high school
photography or related art class. Submissions are 5 digital images. Complete
the application online at
www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/application.phpDeadline is the
"submissions" deadline.
Digital Camera
11/15
Stokes Educational Scholarship
Program (NSA)
Seniors only. As an NSA employee with the Stokes Program, you will attend
college full-time, receive up to $30,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees;
and work during the summers at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to
your course of study. You’ll acquire real-world experience and receive a yearround salary. Please note: must maintain a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale after your
freshman year, if selected as a program participant, you are required to work in
your area of study for NSA after your college graduation for at least one-andone-half times the length of study. If you leave NSA employment earlier, you
must reimburse the government for your tuition. For application instructions,
go to http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml
(you can also click on the "website" link on Naviance). Minimum SAT score of
1600 (1100 CR and Math, 500 in writing) or ACT of 25. A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale is preferred. Deadline is a "postmark" deadline.
$30,000/year &
Summer Work
Opportunity
11/15
University of Nebraska Lincoln Jeffrey
S. Raikes School
Open to seniors. Would you like free room & board for 4 years? Apply to The
Raikes School - a selective academic honors program for students interested in
computer science, business, or engineering. Students must complete a
University of Nebraska-Lincoln application online (admissions.unl.edu) before
applying to the Raikes School. For more information, go to raikes.unl.edu
Room & Board
11/15
First Freedom Student Competition
Open to 9-12 grades. This is an essay competition examining the First
Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom. You must
register online by 11/12. The postmark deadline for mailing the entry and its
accompanying materials is 11/26. Go to
http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html to register and for
more information.
$2,500
11/18
Youth Volunteer Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. Over the past 2 years, must have completed a minimum
of 50 hours of volunteer work and maintained a GPA of at least 3.5. Essay
required. Apply and submit essay online at
www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php or by clicking the "website" link
on Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
$500
11/29
Education Matters
Open to 9-12 grades. Apply online at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx.
Submit an online short response (250 words or less) to “What would you say to
someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of
time and money?” Apply online at
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx or by clicking the website link
on Naviance.
$5,000
11/30
AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Video Competition
Open to 9-12 grades. Specifically for teenagers to reflect on why Alzheimer’s
disease is becoming an issue that is increasingly important to their own lives
and those around them. Students are required to submit an autobiography and
create an artistic or documentary (non-fiction) video of two minutes or less that
conveys the following:
- A moment in relation to Alzheimer’s disease when you learned something
about your understanding of the disease, learned something about caregiving,
or decided to become a community volunteer/activist. Go to
http://www.afateens.org/competition_video.html or click on the "website"
link on Naviance to apply.
$500
12/1
Angelo State University Carr
Scholarship
For Seniors only. As an incoming freshman, you may be eligible for a Carr
Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per school year, if you
remain a full-time undergraduate. Freshmen Carr awards may include a base
$1,000 to $3,000 academic scholarship award plus an additional $500 to $1,500,
based on your calculated need as determined by the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. Maintain satisfactory academic progress and you
can count on a Carr Scholarship for up to four years. When you apply for
Admission (applytexas.org) you are automatically applying for a Carr
Scholarship. Deadline is a "received by" deadline.
$18,000
12/1
Beautiful Minds Challenge
Open 9-12 grades. You are welcome to work alone, but encouraged to work
with up to two teammates. Submit: 1) A record of your journey down any
physical, imagined or metaphorical “road less traveled,” documented creatively
in a digital format and 2) a cover letter that explains what you learned during
the course of your journey. Winning entries will have the following
characteristics:
Varies
12/1
High quality product (the “something that shares your journey”) that
demonstrates effort and creativity, expression of original, critical and
innovative thinking, and demonstration of research and preparation. Winning
teams will split the cash prizes and a change to attend the Creative Minds
Symposium in Vermont. For more information go to minds.marlboro.edu or
click on the "website" link on Naviance.
Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Seniors only. Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award
recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities.
A Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the University
orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees. For more information
and to apply go to bu.edu/admissions/trustee
Full tuition and
fees
12/1
Clemson University Lyceum Scholars
Seniors only. Must apply and plan to attend Clemson University. The Lyceum
Scholars Academic Program is America’s first and only university-based
academic program dedicated to exploring the moral, political, and economic
foundations of a free society. All accepted Lyceum Scholars in good standing
will receive an annual scholarship of up to $2,500 towards their tuition at
Clemson University, which will be renewable over four years. Apply online at
http://www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html or by clicking the "website"
link on Naviance. Apply by deadline for priority consideration.
$10,000
12/1
Haraldson Foundation Scholarship for
The University of Texas
Seniors only. Award is $4,200 per semester for 8 semesters. Need-based
scholarship for top 10% graduates planning on attending The University of
Texas at Austin. High SAT or ACT scores, leadership in extracurricular activities,
community service, and moral character. Application may be downloaded and
typed by using the download button. More information is available at
http://www.haraldsonfoundation.org/home.html Deadline is a received by
deadline.
$33,600
12/1
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Seniors only. To apply for the Terry Scholarship, students should complete the
Apply Texas Application for Admissions and Scholarships. You may access the
application at www.applytexas.org. The deadline to submit the application is
December 1, 2013. In order for you to be considered for the Terry Scholarship,
you should complete all questions on the Apply Texas Application for
admissions and scholarships and submit both when complete.
Full tuition,
Room and
board, and
stipend
12/1
Texas A&M University Foundation
Excellence Award
Seniors only. Open to under-represented groups, including minorities and
students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
Recipients must attend Texas A&M in College Station and must be legal
residents of the United States. Students' academic qualifications,
extracurricular activities and financial need are considered in selection. Apply
using the "ApplyTexas" application for admissions and scholarships. Essays A,B,
and C are required.
Varies
12/1
Texas A&M University Freshman
Scholarships
Seniors only. By submitting the ApplyTexas admissions and scholarships
applications (http://www.applytexas.org) by December 1 you will be
automatically considered for scholarships.
varies
12/1
Texas A&M University Terry
Foundation Scholarship
Seniors only. Demonstrate leadership and service, strong academics, and
financial need. Must apply to Texas A&M for both admissions and scholarships
by the deadline (www.applytexas.org). The Terry Foundation Scholarship is a
choice on the Apply Texas Application Scholarship section. You must complete
the 2 essays required by A&M and an additional essay required by the Terry
Scholarship. For more information, click on the application form link .
Full tuition
12/1
United States Air Force ROTC
Seniors only. Academics, leadership, SAT-1100 (Math+Verbal) or ACT-24, rank
in top 40%. Military obligation required after college graduation. Apply at
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/applynow/highSchol.php The initial
application is due December 1. You cannot access the required forms unless
you completed an online application.In order to finish your Air Force ROTC
scholarship application, you must download, complete and mail the forms
postmarked no later than January 9, 2015
Up to Full
Tuition
12/1
University of Houston Academic
Excellence Scholarship
Seniors only. Students who have a competitive academic profile - typically a
score of 1200 (Critical reading + math) or 25 on the ACT and a class rank in the
top 20%. Apply for admissions (www.applytexas.org) and have the test scores
submitted by the testing agency to be automatically considered. Awards vary
from $2,500 - $7,000/year are renewable. For more information go to
www.uh.edu/scholarships or click on the website link on Naviance. Deadline is
a "received by" deadline.
$8,500
12/1
University of Houston Tier One
Scholarship
Seniors only. Students with a minimum SAT of 1300 (critical reading + math) or
ACT of 29 and are graduating in the top 10%.
Apply for admissions (www.applytexas.org) and have the test scores submitted
by the testing agency to be automatically considered. For more information go
to www.uh.edu/scholarships or click on the website link on Naviance. Deadline
is a "received by" deadline.
Tuition & fees
12/1
University of Texas at Austin Forty
Acres Scholars
Seniors only. Must attend the University of Texas.
Award includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, a living stipend, and
additional funding for enrichment activities, a service learning project, study
abroad and research/internship. Desirable candidates (recommended but not
required):
•Scored 1400 or higher on the two-part SAT or 32 on the ACT
•Are ranked in the top 5% of their collective high school graduating classes
Must also submit 2 recommendations.
For more information go to
http://www.texasexesscholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships/forty-acres/ or
by clicking the website link on Naviance.
Deadline is a "submission" deadline. Application to UT Austin and UT Austin's
Honors Program is also December 1.
Full tuition, fees,
books and living
expenses
12/1
University of Texas at Austin
Freshman Scholarships
Seniors only. Academics, class rank, SAT/ACT scores. Must apply online at
www.applytexas.org after completing admissions application. Some
scholarships may require special essays or letters of recommendation.
Varies
12/1
University of Texas at Austin Terry
Foundation Scholarship
Seniors only. Demonstrate leadership and service, strong academics and
financial need. Apply to The University of Texas for both admissions and
scholarships (www.applytexas.org). You must select the Terry Foundation
Scholarship in the scholarship application and complete any additional
requirements. Come to the CCC for more information.
Full Tuition
12/1
University of Texas at San Antonio
Facilitated Acceptance to Medical
Education
Seniors only. You can get a Bachelor’s and Doctor of Medicine degrees from
the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and
the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in this program! You will get
acceptance to UTHSCSA School of Medicine, 7 year curriculum (3 yrs at UTSA +
4 yrs at UTHSCSA), Honors College membership at UTSA, reduced costs
associated with obtaining a medical degree, and early exposure to medical
training. Eligibility requirements: 3.6 science and overall GPA on a 4.0 scale OR
a 91 science and overall GPA on a 100 grade point scale, no less than 1300 on
the SAT (critical reading and math only) with a minimum 650 on both the
Critical Reading and Mathematics section OR no less than 29 on the ACT
composite score with a minimum of 29 on both the English and Mathematics
section. Apply online at http://som.uthscsa.edu/FAME/ or by clicking the
website link on Naviance. Deadline is a "received by" deadline. Applications are
preferred by Nov. 1
Reduced
Medical School
Tuition
12/1
University of Virginia Jefferson
Scholars Program
Seniors only. The Foundation seeks high school seniors who posses exceptional
ability in leadership, scholastics, and who shows promise of making a
significant contribution to the University community and to society as
graduates.
Intended to cover the entire cost of attendance for four years at the University
of Virginia, the Jefferson Scholars’ stipend includes tuition, fees, books,
supplies, room, board, and personal expenses.
Nomination is required. Come to the College & Career Center for more
information.
Full tuition,
Room, Board,
Books, Fees, and
personal
expenses
12/1
Wofford College Scholars
Seniors only. Must plan to attend Wofford College. Must rank in top 10%, have
a minimum SAT 1250 (CR+M) or 28 on ACT. Must demonstrate leadership and
potential for success. If you are interested in being nominated to apply for this
program, come to the College & Career Center (B202). For more information go
to http://www.wofford.edu/scholars/ or click on the "website" link on
Naviance.
$2,000 up to full
tuition
12/1
Montana State University Presidential
Scholarship
Seniors only. Must attend Montana State University. This is the University's
most prestigious scholarship recognizing academic distinction, leadership and
service. Presidential Scholars automatically receive admission to the University
Honors Program. GPA of 3.75, ACT score of at least 30 or SAT minimum 2000.
Letters of recommendation and essay required. Apply online at
www.montana.edu/honors or by clicking the "website" link on Naviance.
Deadline is a "postmark" deadline.
Full tuition +
stipend
12/6
Burger King Scholars James W.
McLamore Scholarship
Seniors only. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0
scale. Applicants are NOT required to be employed at Burger King. Financial
need and community service also considered. Plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year
college, university, vocational/technical school. Apply on-line at
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram.
Deadline is a "submit by" deadline.
$50,000
12/10
Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger
Scholarships
Grades 9 - 12. Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward the great steps
students are taking to fight hunger in our communities across the United
States. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution
(kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States. All applicants
must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by
performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States
within the last 12 months. Volunteer services performed by applicant must
help non-family members.Apply at
http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/official/official.asp
$5,000
12/10
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Seniors only. $10,000 State Winner & $25,000 National Winner. Must
demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect
for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college.
Application is completed online (http://www.axa-equitable.com/axafoundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html) or by clicking the "website"
link on Naviance. Deadline is a postmark deadline.
$25,000
12/15
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Open to Hispanic Seniors only. Multiple scholarships are available each with it's
own requirements, deadline and award amount. Applications are available and
must be submitted online at http://www.hsf.net/
Varies
12/15
Lamar University Cardinal Scholarship
Seniors only. ($6,000 per year for four years) to incoming freshman students
with strong academic and high school backgrounds. Minimum SAT scores
(M+CR) of 1250 or ACT 28 are considered for this award. Must have
demonstrated a variety of leadership services. Apply through the ApplyTexas
Scholarship section for Lamar University by the deadline.
$24,000
12/15
Lamar University Mirabeau
Presidential Scholarship
Seniors only. Minimum SAT score of 1250 (math and critical reading) or an ACT
score of 28 and a record of demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership,
service and/or creative endeavors. You must first apply and be accepted for
admission to Lamar University. Each student should submit a letter of interest
that presents a personal statement of his or her academic goals and intended
major, along with a current resume, and three letters of recommendation (two
of which must be from the applicant's current teachers). Apply online at:
http://beacardinal.lamar.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships.html or click on
the "website" link on Naviance. Deadline is a "submit by" deadline.
Full Tuition,
fees, room and
board
12/15
Texas State University Freshman
Scholarships
Seniors only. By submitting the ApplyTexas admissions and scholarships
application by December 15 you will be automatically considered for
scholarships.
Varies
12/15
Texas State University Terry
Foundation Scholarship
Seniors only. Demonstrate leadership and service, strong academics (1200+ SAT
or 25+ ACT, Top 10%), and financial need. Apply to Texas State for admissions
and scholarships (www.applytexas.org). You must complete the essays A&B.
More information available in the CCC
$56,000
12/15
Texas Tech University Terry
Foundation Scholarship
Seniors only. Demonstrate leadership and service, strong academics, and
financial need. Must apply to both admissions and scholarships by the deadline
(www.applytexas.org). The Terry Foundation Scholarship is a choice on the
Apply Texas Application Scholarship section. Complete the Apply Texas
application for admission to Texas Tech University by the December 15 priority
deadline. Eligible candidates are identified through their completed Admissions
file and will receive a Terry application from the university.
Full Tuition
12/15
National Federation of Independent
Business Young Entrepreneur Award
Seniors only. AN OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED BUSINESS IS A REQUIREMENT.
Student must be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit or initiative.
Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA.
Deadline is an "online completion" deadline. For more information click on the
"application form" link on Naviance.
$10,000
12/18
Compass Mortgage Group Scholarship
Seniors only. Minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0. Must be a resident of US or Canada.
Submit answer to essay question online at www.mortgagebrokerkelowna.ca or
by clicking the "website" link on Naviance. Deadline is a "submissions"
deadline.
$500
12/30
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer
Award
Open to 10th - 12th grades only. Must be at least 16 years old. Must have at
least a 2.5/4.0 GPA. Must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer
service over the last 12 months. Submit an online essay at
www.studentscholarships.org/college.php or by clicking the "website" link on
Naviance. Deadline is a "submissions" deadline.
$500
12/30
Alegra Ford Scholarship for Learning
Disabilities
Seniors only. The Allegra Ford Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time scholarship
awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning
disability who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or
technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD in the
fall of 2012. Student must demonstrate financial need, provide most current
documentation of an identified learning disability
(Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered
to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also provide
documentation of a specific learning disability), be a United States citizen.
Download the application using the "application form" link on Naviance. For
more information click on the "website" link on Naviance. Deadline is a
"postmark" deadline.
$2,500
12/31
Anne Ford Scholarship for Learning
Disabilities
Seniors only. The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year
over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented
learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program
in the Fall following graduation. Student must have an overall grade point
average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent), demonstrate
financial need, provide most current documentation of an identified learning
disability (Please Note: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not
considered to be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD must also
provide documentation of a specific learning disability), and be a United States
citizen. Application can be downloaded and typed using the "application form"
link on Naviance. For more information, click on the "website" link on
Naviance. Deadline is a "postmark" deadline.
$10,000
12/31
National Eagle Scout Merit
Scholarships
Seniors only. Must be an Eagle Scout and have received credentials from the
national office. One application is used for multiple scholarships. Minimum
SAT of 1090 and/or ACT score of 26. Must have demonstrated leadership ability
in Scouting and a strong participation record of participation in activities
outside of Scouting. Endorsement from a volunteer or professional Scout leader
and a personal statement is also required. Apply online at
http://nesa.org/applications.html or by clicking the "website" link on Naviance.
Deadline is a "postmark" deadline.
Varies
12/31
Rebekah Assembly of Texas (Irma
Gesche Scholarship)
Seniors only. A $1,000 scholarship is available for a Texas resident to attend any
accredited two- or four-year college/university. Scholarship is based
on academic ability, community service, personal development, and financial
need. Applicant must submit a completed application along
with a high school transcript, a typed letter outlining expected goals to be
reached as a result of further education, and three letters of
reference. Write to the address listed above for the application.
$1,000
12/31
School Band and Orchestra Magazine
Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. Essay Topic: “How does your music class prepare you for
life?"
The essay must be 250 words or less. Submit essay online at
http://sbomagazine.com/2015essaycontest.html or by clicking the website link
on Naviance.
$1,000
12/31
Top Ten List Scholarship
Open to grades 9-12. Must apply on line at
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx Submit an online short written
response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic: ““Create a Top Ten List
of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.”
United States Navy ROTC Scholarship
Seniors only. .Requirements include top 10% of class -OR- and ACT minimum 21
Math and 22 English -OR- SAT minimum 520 Math and 530 Verbal. Up to
$180,000 to cover tuition, books, and related college expenses, a 4 year degree
and a guaranteed job. Apply at
http://www.navy.com/navy/joining/education-opportunities/nrotc.html
$1,000
12/31
$180,000 (Full
tuition, books,
fees, uniform,
stipend
12/31
THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST UP TO DECEMBER 31ST! THE ENTIRE SCHOLARSHIP LIST CAN BE FOUND
ON THE COLLEGE & CAREER WEBSITE (Scholarship & Financial Aid).