“If people think anything from my music, it should be motivation to know that anything is possible as long as you keep working at it and don't back down.” - Eminem
College & Scholarship Announcements
Scholarships available through the military
Members of the U.S. military provide vital protection that keeps the nation safe, and they garner a great deal of respect from civilians for their service to the country. Aside from the pride they take in their work, military service men and women are also rewarded with financial support for college and other training endeavors under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill. Along with these standard benefits, military service members, and often their spouses and family members, are also often eligible for military scholarships offered from chartiable organizations and other resources. In addition, scholarships are also available to high school and college students through the various branches of the ROTC, but may have service requirements attached to them.
Health Professionals Scholarship Program - Air Force
FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL: The military needs doctors, but there are a number of undeniable reasons doctors would rather work in a civilian capactiy, including pay, risks associated with warfare, and lack of freedome associated with assignments to bases, etc. To overcome these drawbacks, the govenment is willing to pay for the professional educaiton of qualified individuals in rturn for their professional services. In other words, they will pay your way through medical school if you are willing to work for them for as many years later one. - excerpt from a blog by Luke Ballard. For more information from Mr. Ballard's perspective, follow this LINK.
Mt. Hood hosts COLLEGE NIGHTS - November 14, 2012
Whether you are planning to attend college or exploring your options, don't miss this informative event!
Free pizza! $500 scholarships available - register to win!
LOCATION: Mt. Hood Community College - Vista Dining Center
26000 SE Stark Street in Gresham
Follow this LINK for more information.-
Scholarship Basics
“If people think anything from my music, it should be motivation to know that anything is possible as long as you keep working at it and don't back down.” - Eminem
College & Scholarship Announcements
Scholarships available through the military
Members of the U.S. military provide vital protection that keeps the nation safe, and they garner a great deal of respect from civilians for their service to the country. Aside from the pride they take in their work, military service men and women are also rewarded with financial support for college and other training endeavors under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill. Along with these standard benefits, military service members, and often their spouses and family members, are also often eligible for military scholarships offered from chartiable organizations and other resources. In addition, scholarships are also available to high school and college students through the various branches of the ROTC, but may have service requirements attached to them.
Members of the U.S. military provide vital protection that keeps the nation safe, and they garner a great deal of respect from civilians for their service to the country. Aside from the pride they take in their work, military service men and women are also rewarded with financial support for college and other training endeavors under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill. Along with these standard benefits, military service members, and often their spouses and family members, are also often eligible for military scholarships offered from chartiable organizations and other resources. In addition, scholarships are also available to high school and college students through the various branches of the ROTC, but may have service requirements attached to them.
Health Professionals Scholarship Program - Air Force
FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL: The military needs doctors, but there are a number of undeniable reasons doctors would rather work in a civilian capactiy, including pay, risks associated with warfare, and lack of freedome associated with assignments to bases, etc. To overcome these drawbacks, the govenment is willing to pay for the professional educaiton of qualified individuals in rturn for their professional services. In other words, they will pay your way through medical school if you are willing to work for them for as many years later one. - excerpt from a blog by Luke Ballard. For more information from Mr. Ballard's perspective, follow this LINK.
FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL: The military needs doctors, but there are a number of undeniable reasons doctors would rather work in a civilian capactiy, including pay, risks associated with warfare, and lack of freedome associated with assignments to bases, etc. To overcome these drawbacks, the govenment is willing to pay for the professional educaiton of qualified individuals in rturn for their professional services. In other words, they will pay your way through medical school if you are willing to work for them for as many years later one. - excerpt from a blog by Luke Ballard. For more information from Mr. Ballard's perspective, follow this LINK.
Mt. Hood hosts COLLEGE NIGHTS - November 14, 2012
Whether you are planning to attend college or exploring your options, don't miss this informative event!
Free pizza! $500 scholarships available - register to win!
LOCATION: Mt. Hood Community College - Vista Dining Center
26000 SE Stark Street in Gresham
Follow this LINK for more information.-
Free pizza! $500 scholarships available - register to win!
LOCATION: Mt. Hood Community College - Vista Dining Center
26000 SE Stark Street in Gresham
Follow this LINK for more information.-
Scholarship Basics
Receiving a college scholarship can make the difference between attending a college you can afford and attending a college you love. Scholarships are a valuable part of a student's financial aid because there are so many scholarships for students out there.
The most important thing to remember when it comes to college scholarships for students is that it never hurts to apply. Your junior and senior years are busy times in high school; but scholarships can help pay for college, which can affect not ony which college or university you attend, but also how muhc money you have to pay back in college loans after you graduate.
What kinds of scholarships are there?
If you've ever wondered why there are so many Web sites devoted to scholarships, it's partially because there are so many school scholarships out there, from scholarships for specific fields of study (like nursing scholarships) to scholarships for specific students (such as scholarships for women, older students, students with disabiities, etc.).
A number of college scholarships are also awarded to students who excel in academics, as well as in music, community service, language or vocational skills. Students with personal affilitations, such as the military or religious groups, are also able to receive scholarships towards their college education from these groups.
What's required in a scholarship application?
Because of the many different kinds of scholarships, each scholarship application can vary greatly. In many cases, you wil be required to submit information about your high school education and financial circumstances. This could mean providing tax returns, financial aid forms, your high school transcript and scores from your standardized tests.
You may also be asked to supply letters of recommendation and to write essays stating why you're deserving of the university scholarship. If you're required to submit letters of recommendation, choose writers who know you well and can speak positively about why you're the right person for that specific scholarship.
Similarly, as you're writing your essay, make sure the personal accomplishments and thoughts you express relate in some way to the specific scholarship you're seeking. In order to receive an award, the scholarship provider needs to believe not only that you're a deserving person but also that you're the right person for that specific award.
The most reliable (and free!) sources for setting up your scholarship search:
The most important thing to remember when it comes to college scholarships for students is that it never hurts to apply. Your junior and senior years are busy times in high school; but scholarships can help pay for college, which can affect not ony which college or university you attend, but also how muhc money you have to pay back in college loans after you graduate.
What kinds of scholarships are there?
If you've ever wondered why there are so many Web sites devoted to scholarships, it's partially because there are so many school scholarships out there, from scholarships for specific fields of study (like nursing scholarships) to scholarships for specific students (such as scholarships for women, older students, students with disabiities, etc.).
A number of college scholarships are also awarded to students who excel in academics, as well as in music, community service, language or vocational skills. Students with personal affilitations, such as the military or religious groups, are also able to receive scholarships towards their college education from these groups.
What's required in a scholarship application?
Because of the many different kinds of scholarships, each scholarship application can vary greatly. In many cases, you wil be required to submit information about your high school education and financial circumstances. This could mean providing tax returns, financial aid forms, your high school transcript and scores from your standardized tests.
You may also be asked to supply letters of recommendation and to write essays stating why you're deserving of the university scholarship. If you're required to submit letters of recommendation, choose writers who know you well and can speak positively about why you're the right person for that specific scholarship.
Similarly, as you're writing your essay, make sure the personal accomplishments and thoughts you express relate in some way to the specific scholarship you're seeking. In order to receive an award, the scholarship provider needs to believe not only that you're a deserving person but also that you're the right person for that specific award.
The most reliable (and free!) sources for setting up your scholarship search:
For more information on scholarships, follow this LINK to the Campus Explorer web site.
Good luck!
College Planning and Research:
Begin your search for scholarships NOW!
Important tips for students:
- Include your parents in this important journey. Involve them in your search for colleges and scholarships
- Find out when and schedule your SAT and/or ACT assessments. The sooner you take these assessments, the sooner you will know the results. If you feel anxious about test-taking, you might want to consider scheduling a second test date. By the way - vocabulary is key to success in preparing for these assessments.
- Click HERE to access a $30,000 scholarship from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This is a competitive premier scholarship program. The theme this year: Is Our Constitution Still Relevant? The deadline is NOVEMBER 1, 2012.
- Click HERE to access KAISER SCHOLARSHIP. Deadline: January 18, 2013
- Click HERE to find GOVERNMENT aid through FAFSA (Federal Student Aid). Sign up NOW! Many families often do not realize that their student can receive AID for college!
- Click HERE to find out more about athletic-focused scholarships
- Click HERE to learn about FASTWEB scholarship service. Click HERE to register for FASTWEB.COM
- BEN KAPLAN, locally "grown" author and entrepreneur from Beaverton High School. For more on Ben Kaplan, follow this LINK.
- Access his newest title, "The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2013" from Amazon.com or from local bookstores. We will purchase one for our College Room in the main office for students to use.
- Here's a 5-minute video of Ben explaining how to search for college funding (please excuse the 15-second advertisement at the start of the video)
- Follow this LINK for Sallie Mae Student Loan information. Sallie Mae has helped over 30 million Americans pay for college since 1972.
- AmeriCorps volunteers provide service to communities. At the end of their term, students can earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for college.
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