SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Class of 2009
March 13, 2009
"Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.” –John Dewey
REMINDERS: *Register for Selective Service
Early College Scholars Program – Seniors, if you expect to earn at least 15 college credits either
through AP classes or Dual Enrollment classes by the end of your senior year in high school, please
stop by Guidance. This would include most of the students attending Governor’s School. Early
College Scholars receive a special certificate at the end of the year from the Governor recognizing
their achievements. In order to receive this award you and your parents must sign the Early College
Scholars Agreement. You can pick the form up in Guidance.
Scholarship Search Websites:
www.college.gov
www.collegeboard.com
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.com
www.collegeparents.org
www.collegenet.com
www.scholarships.com These sites can help you
www.cashe.com research scholarships to purchase textbooks
and pay tuition costs, so you won’t have
www.vacollegequest.org
loans to pay back after graduation!!!
Final Countdown to Graduation:
1. If you have applied to colleges, universities, or military organizations,
please let your guidance counselor know where you plan on going after
graduation!
Colleges, Universities, Trade/Technical Schools and Military
Organizations:
www.colleges.virginia.cc
www.schev.edu
www.univsource.com
www.technical-schools-guide.com
www.secure.military.com
2. Make sure you have filled out your FAFSA online if needing financial
assistance for a college or university. You must fill it out online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov .
3. If you plan to work after graduation, where have you found a job?? Let
your counselor know!
4. If you need help in building your resume or want to look into different
careers, make an appointment to see Jenny Gardner, SDHS’s Career
Coach.
Career Search Web Resources
www.vaview.vt.edu
www.vec.virginia.gov
www.vawc.virginia.gov
www.knowhowvirginia.gov
www.acinet.org
www.va.kuder.com
5. Mark June 5th, 2009 at 7:00pm on your calendar
Scholarship Opportunities
National Scholarship Opportunities:
Suntrust Off to College Sweepstakes:
www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com
AYN Rand Essay Contest:
www.aynrand.org/contests
The Intermarkets-Lucido Journalism Scholarship Fund:
http://www.intermarkets.net/scholarship/index.html
Virginia Credit Union Dorothy J Hall Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Allen law Firm Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Maude E. Wallace Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Ella G. Agnew Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Scholarships:
www.presidentialclassroom.org
ACT High School Poster Contest:
www.actstudent.org/postercontest
Quota International of Harrisonburg Fellowship Program: Applications in Guidance
Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship Award:
www.vata.us
National College Chairman’s and President’s Scholarship Awards:
www.national-college.edu
Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship:
http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/CollegeScholarshipAward.html
Local (County schools or SDHS only) Scholarship Opportunities:
Waynesboro Women’s Club Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Staunton Augusta Izaak Walton League Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship Fund: Applications in Guidance
Augusta County Education Association Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Buddy Bosserman Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Summer Bridge Science Scholarship at EMU:
www.emu.edu/stem
Delta Kappa Gamma Annual Grant in Aid Scholarship: Applications in Guidance
Kenneth L. Jones Memorial Scholarship:
http://www.communityfoundationcbr.org/
Martin Lightsey Scholarship for Technical Education:
http://www.communityfoundationcbr.org/
John & Katherine Lavigne Memorial Scholarship:
http://www.communityfoundationcbr.org/
Community Scholarship for Excellence:
http://www.communityfoundationcbr.org/
Roy B. Martin Memorial Scholarship-SDHS:
http://www.communityfoundationcbr.org/
Gordon Houff Memorial Scholarship-SDHS:
http://www.communityfoundationcbr.org/
Augusta County Farm Bureau Charles E. “Bo” Wonderley Memorial Scholarship: Applications in
Guidance
Thursday Morning Music Club Scholarship Competition: Applications in Guidance
More detailed information including eligibility, selection criteria, and
award amount for scholarships posted here are on the scholarship
board in the guidance office. Please stop by and get more information
regarding all the assistance available to help pay for tuition and fees.
Augusta County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies.
Section 504 Coordinator Title IX Coordinator
George Earhart Dwight M. McAllister
6 John Lewis Road 6 John Lewis Road
Fishersville, VA 22939 Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-5107 (540) 245-5100
gearhart@augusta.k12.va.us dmcallister@augusta.k12.va.us