See your counselor for details. Last Update: Wednesday, May 27, 2014

1. See your counselor for details. Last Update: Wednesday, May 27, 2014

2. Scholarships $500 Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship.  Must have a 3.0 GPA and completed 100 volunteer hours in last 2 years. Due May 30th.  http://peterboroughdentists.com/cosmetic.php $

3. $2,500 Michelle Adams Memorial Scholarship: incoming freshman at UK, son or daughter of either an attendee of the Kentucky Transportation Center Snow & Ice Removal course or any public works employee in the state of KY; and demonstrate financial need.  Due May 31st. http://www.kyt2.com/training/event/michelle-adams-memorial-scholarship $1000 Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship for Epileptic students. Due June 6th.  http://www.efky.org/scholarship-applications.html

4. Scholarships $7,500 Financial Education Workshop Scholarship.  Run a pre-made workshop for your friends to enter the drawing.  Due June 19th.  https://www.dosomething.org/campaigns/mind-my-money $500 scholarship for students with hemophilia or related bleeding disorder.  Due July 15th.  http://kyhemo.org/programs/scholarships.php

5. Scholarship • $1,000 KY Sheriffs Association Bobby Thomas Memorial Scholarship. Due October 14th.  http://kentuckysheriffs.ky.gov/conferencescholarshipinformation/Pages/RobertEThomasScholarhip.aspx

6. Scholarship 9-12 grades • $1,000 scholarship just for registering on Next, a KY college exploration website.  It seriously takes 2 seconds!!  Open to 9-12th grade students.  Drawing for scholarship will be in December. Go here to register: http://tlrnext.com/post-categories/learning-center/official-contest-rules-for-1000-scholarship-giveaway/

7. Scholarship • Sophomores: $500 Promote Your School Scholarship. Due May 31st. https://www.kheaa.com/website/contest/rules

8. College and Career Center The College and Career Center is now open! (IN THE GREEN ROOM) • Stop by and see Ms. Johnston with any questions about your career or college • @SCCollegeCareer • “SCHS College and Career Guidance”

9. Scholarship WebsitesFrom College & Career Center Here are a few good scholarship search websites. www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.zinch.com/scholarships Great resource for finding scholarships!! Nearly every scholarship available in Kentucky is listed, plus a section exclusively for Spencer County students!!http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/ahe/ahekyscholar.pdf

10. More Scholarship WebsitesFrom College & Career Center Planning to be a nurse?This web page has dozens of nursing specific scholarships listed! (The web page was put together by the Nursing School at UofL, but these scholarships are available to nursing students at other colleges as well.) http://louisville.edu/nursing/financial-aid/nursing-specific/

11. Even More Scholarship WebsitesFrom College & Career Center Dozens of Scholarships for individuals with disabilities or health issues:http://resources4independence.org/resources/scholarships-list.shtml

12. Study Abroad & ExchangeFrom College & Career Center The U.S. Department of State has announced multiple scholarships for study abroad and exchange opportunities. Check out these links for more info:www.nsliforyouth.orgwww.yes-abroad.orghttp://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/youth-leadership-programswww.exchanges.state.gov

13. Scholarship Search • New scholarship search site:www.NAAS.org

14. Tips for filling out college applications: Use blue or black ink (Never use pencil or colored pens) Write neatly/legibly Proofread, proofread, proofread!!!! Don’t leave anything blank

15. Need recommendations? FOLLOW THESE VERY IMPORTANT STEPS… • Choose teachers, counselors ministers, etc. who know you really well • Give them at least 2 to 4 weeks notice that you need a recommendation • Provide them with a letter outlining the who, what, when, where, and why of your request • Provide a stamped, addressed envelope • Provide a copy of your “Brag Sheet” (Ask a counselor if you’re not sure.)