welcome to lebanon high school’s college knowledge night tonight’s topic: 2014-2015 scholarships
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WELCOME TO
LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL’S
COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT
Tonight’s Topic:
2014-2015 Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS, OPPORTUNITIESAND CONTESTS
(SOC)
Found on LHS websiteGuidance/Counseling
Scholarships lebanon.k12.or.us
Sent via email
Updated periodically
OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESSAND COMPLETION
(OSAC) Over 400 scholarships One on-line application
oregonstudentaid.org
Apply for up to 20 scholarships One specific to LHS
Juanita Brown StrubleEducation MedicineEngineering MusicLaw Science
SCHOLARSHIPS UNIQUE TO LHS
Alta Ballew ScholarshipFunded by a trust accountTen to 12 $4,000 scholarships awarded each yearAbove average GPAAcceptance letter from 4 year schoolEFC from FAFSA
Class Of 1946 ScholarshipFunded by a 1946 graduateGood citizenAptitude and capability to succeed at 4 year schoolAcceptance letter from 4 year schoolEFC from FAFSA
Curt & Margaret Uschmann Memorial Scholarship
Funded by a trust account
Two $2,000 and 10 to 12 $1,000 scholarships awarded each yearApplicants, not just recipients, can reapply for next three yearsFor average to below average studentEFC from FAFSAInterview
SCHOLARSHIPS UNIQUE TO LHS
Eye To Eye Vision Care ScholarshipAcceptance letter from 4 year school2.75 GPA or higherScience related field of study
George Henderson Memorial Scholarship (Kiwanis)Key Club membership preferredStrong community service and volunteerism
Lebanon Aquatic District Scholarship3.5 GPA or higherAcceptance letter from 2 or 4 year schoolEmployed by LAD as instructor or lifeguard for 2 years
LUHS Class Of 1968 ScholarshipAcademic excellenceExcellent behavior2 of 3: athletics, leadership, performing arts
SCHOLARSHIPS UNIQUE TO LHS Matthew Charley Memorial Scholarship
Relative battling cancer, its impact on studentEntering a trade2.00 to 3.00 GPA
Matthew Graves Memorial Scholarship
Further education to be self-supporting Princess Samantha Stephens Scholarship
Attend Western Oregon University Rob Williams Memorial Scholarship
Student AthleteCollegiate sport “walk-on”Volunteerism2.5 GPA or higher
Western University Of Health Sciences COMP-NW
Science related field of studyIntend to work in health care in the Pacific Northwest
RATING SCHOLARSHIPS
GPA Financial need Miscellaneous attributes
Activities & interestsAwards & honorsVolunteer work & activitiesWork experience
Potential for successDesire to secure an education to become self-supportingConsideration given to:
AttendanceCommunity service and/or volunteerismLevel of coursework
LEBANON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Bob & Helen Grimes Scholarship (1)
Medical Bob Grimes Memorial Scholarship (1)
Engineering Edward & Mary Woods Memorial Scholarship (2)
Specific Christian colleges, attend LHS at least 3 years *Lifetime Vision Source Scholarship (1) Linn Gear Industrial Arts Scholarship (Varies)
Industrial Arts McDaniel Optimist Spirit Scholarship (1)
Optimism and involved with Greater Santiam Boys & Girls Club McDaniel Optimist Scholarship (Varies)
Optimism McDaniel LBCC Rick Franklin Scholarship (1)
Trades *Reeves Family Memorial Scholarship (Varies) Richard M. Lehnert Memorial Scholarship (1)
Education *Scholarships Forever (Varies) Virginia Link Memorial Scholarship (1)
Education *Youngdahl Family Scholarship (Varies) * One application for all four scholarships – looking at achievement!
SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS Agriculture Automotive Aviation Broadcasting Children of veterans Education Engineering GPA above 3.0 GPA below 3.0 Medical Music
Lebanon Education Association Lebanon Educational Support Professionals Association Employers: ATI Wah Chang, Georgia-Pacific, Other Employers
Junior Optimist Youth Award Winner (K-12) Junior Rotarian (18 Eligible, 2 Awarded)
Service Organizations: Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows, Pearl Rebekahs
WORDS OF WISDOM
Familiarize yourself with the application Research the “purpose” of the scholarship donor Be aware of the deadline Read and follow all directions Provide all required documentation Allow 48 hours to get official transcript Allow 2 weeks to get letters of recommendation Type or legibly write in black or blue ink Review your application before submitting Keep copies of everything you submit
WORDS OF WISDOM Prioritize the scholarships - local, state, national Prioritize by deadline Apply for as many scholarships as you qualify for Interested in more than one field of study, apply for all, let the scholarship
committee decide Cut & paste
InterviewBe on timeDress appropriatelyMake eye contactBe aware of your behaviorAsk questionsThank the interviewers
BEYOND LHS(EXPANDED DIPLOMA)
As a senior, apply for scholarships! These can be used for credits above the 12 credits the BLHS Program pays for.
Before finishing the BLHS Program, apply for scholarships! You are still considered a high school student.
Complete the FAFSA. It’s good practice!
Free Application Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)
Go to FAFSA.ed.govYou will pay if you go to .com!
File as close to January 1, 2015 as possible Apply for 2015-2016 academic year Use 2013 income tax information Update when you file 2014 income tax information List schools you want to get FAFSA information Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
Do not panic!
STATISTICS
Scholarships range from $150 to $4,000
2013-2014 School Year$134,350 Awarded46 StudentsTwo received a total of $16,800 each2012-2013 School Year$120,550 Awarded2011-2012 School Year$118,340 Awarded
