Friday, July 25, 2014

Scholarship Search Engines

Seniors:
Please make sure to sign up on the following search engines for scholarships!  This is a wonderful FREE service.  PLEASE make sure to not give out credit card or social security number to ANYONE.  If someone asks, please check with me first!  :)

www.fastweb.com
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Monday, April 21, 2014

ABC 33/40 Texting and Driving Campaign

Recently ABC 33/40 came to VHS to spread the word about the dangers of texting and driving.  Here is a link to the clip that aired today!!!!  Take a look! 
ABC 33/40 Video

Thursday, April 17, 2014

ACT - ALL GRADE 11 Students - April 23rd

Please don't forget...all 11th grade students will be taking the ACT at school (for free!) on Wednesday, April 23rd.  Students need to arrive on time - well rested and ready to go!  We will provide a snack during the break as students may have a later lunch due to the testing schedule.  Please do not schedule any appointments for this date.  Students may also use an ACT approved calculator.
If you have any questions - please give me a call!  280-2822

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Jefferson State Community College - Clanton Summer Schedule

Looking for a summer class?  Check out the link below?  Students in Grades 10-12 are able to participate with Accelerated Classes. 
If you would like to learn more about Accelerated Classes, please see Mrs. Cochran!
http://www.jeffstateonline.com/files/schedule_clanton.pdf

Monday, March 10, 2014

Don't Forget! FASFA Drop in Session Friday

Don't forget!

Landon Taylor will be here Friday to help you fill out the FASFA!  This is a free workshop for seniors that will take place in the ACCESS lab from 3:30-5:00 pm.  This will be setup for you to drop in when you can.  The process takes about 30 minutes to complete!  If you need more information, please send me an email or give me a call!

280-2822 or cscochran@chilton.k12.al.us

Mrs. Cochran  :)

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Jefferson State Scholarship Due/New Scholarships in the Office!

Students who qualify for the Jefferson State Community College scholarship need to submit their information ASAP.  If you are unsure if you qualify or not - please come by my office.

There are several new scholarships that have been passed out to the senior classes.  If you happened to miss me, please come by the office and take a copy.  :)


Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Random Acts of Kindness Week

This week, we have been celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK).  Our staff have been watching for students and other staff members who are demonstrating kindness to others.  Once they have been spotted, they are putting their names in a drawing.  One staff member and student at the annex and high school will be drawn on Monday morning for a fun prize and their pictures will be sent to the paper.  Watch these videos below to learn more about this global movement and celebrate with us!

http://youtu.be/nwAYpLVyeFU  (RAK - LifeVest Inside)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9b1cq-PAI
(Commercial from Thailand - appropriate for older students)





Sunday, January 26, 2014

College Counts Scholarship (Due 3/19)

You’re going to love college, but paying for it can be tough. That’s why, on behalf of the CollegeCounts Board of Directors, Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer has introduced the CollegeCounts Scholarship: to provide funding assistance to Alabama high school students with demonstrated financial need to attend college for the betterment of the student and the state. If you’re thinking about enrolling at an Alabama college or university, the CollegeCounts scholarship might be for you. 
Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2014
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be an Alabama resident
  • Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2014
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Have an ACT score of 26 or below
    (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)

Apply Here:  http://collegecountsalabama.com/


Stonewall Jackson No Interest Loan/Scholarship (Due 4/1)

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund Repayable Scholarship

The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund was established in 1955 by an act of the Alabama Legislature to “...memorialize that great American and Confederate general, ‘Stonewall’ Jackson, through a program of education...” consisting of essay contests and repayable scholarships. The fund is used to award several repayable scholarships each year. The scholarship functions as a repayable no-interest loan which must be repaid after graduation from college. One year after graduation recipients will be contacted to repay the scholarship amount under a scheduled repayment system set up by the individual.

Contact information and application is linked to the website listed below and a copy available in the scholarship binder.

http://www.archives.alabama.gov/stonewall/2014_app3.html

Scholarship Opportunity for Business or Education Majors (due 3/31)

Please read the information below, I have the application information in my office!

This year, the Alabama Association of School Office Personnel will award up to four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships to students pursuing a degree from the college or business of K-12 education.  Listed below are specific rules and regulations concerning these scholarships.  Each applicant should furnish ALL requested information.  This information will be kept confidential.  The recipients will be notified no later than May 2, 2014.  The completed application must be received by March 31, 2014.

Please Mail to:                        Yolanda Grace
                                    3165 Reeves Street                        334-794-1436
                                    Dothan, AL  36303                        yograce@dothan.k12.al.us

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.     Scholarships will be given to high school graduates (or graduating seniors) who desire to pursue a degree from the college of business or a degree in K-12 education at an accredited Alabama school, college or university.  The student’s parent does not have to be a AASOP member to apply.
2.     A scholarship may be given to an AASOP member who is pursuing a degree from the college of business or K-12 education.  If no qualifying applications are received from members, then this scholarship may be awarded to eligible applications.  Of the scholarships awarded, the Georgia P Gallis scholarship is to be designated for the child of an AASOP member, if no applications are received from children of AASOP members, the scholarship will be awarded to an eligible applicant.
3.     The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of scholastic record and financial need.
4.     A previous recipient may re-apply for a scholarship.
5.     Scholarship money will be paid directly to the school upon certification of enrollment.  This certification must be received prior to November 1 in the year awarded.

TASKS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED.


1.      Plan to enroll in the college of business or K-12 education.
2.      Complete all items on the application.
3.     Attach a recent photograph (optional).
4.     Attach a personal letter stating your financial need for the scholarship.
5.     Attach a transcript of your school grades through the first semester of the current school year, with the grade point average listed.  This is not necessary for AASOP members applying for the scholarship if they are not currently enrolled in college.
6.     Attach one letter from each of the three references listed on your applications.


APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS ALL INFORMATION IS ENCLOSED.  APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 31, 2014.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Kid President videos...

If you have never seen Soul Pancake's Kid President...take the time to check him out.  These videos are great!  I recently saw this one on a blog and it has some great things to think about...no matter is you are a student or an adult.  :)Enjoy!

ACT Information Link

If you would like to have additional ACT practice beyond the ACT PREP program, go to this link.  ACT has their guide plus additional exams that you can use for practice.  They also post an ACT question of the day!

http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/

Friday, January 3, 2014

The Corner On Character: The Heart of a Champion

One of my favorite counseling blogs posted this today...a shout out to Alabama all the way from Texas!  Take a minute to watch - two wonderful stories of kindness.
 The Corner On Character: The Heart of a Champion

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship (Due 3/15)

The Alabama Home Builders Foundation awards scholarships to deserving men and women who want to pursue careers in the core trades of home building industry.  Examples of core trades include, but are not limited to:  carpentry and cabinetry, masonry, HVAC/HVACR, plumbing, drafting, electrical engineering and electrical work.

I have copies of this application in the scholarship binder in my office.  You can also download and submit an application electronically at www.ahbfoundation.org

This scholarship is due on March 15, 2014.  You will have to have transcripts sent, at least one letter of recommendation and provide proof of residency (ex. driver's license)
Please come see me for more information!

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Scholarship Opportunity for Public Relations Majors

Received the following information recently for students interested in Public Relations or Communications as a major (In state colleges).  

ALABAMA SCHOOL Public Relations Association SCHOLARSHIP


2014 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

The Alabama School Public Relations Association is a statewide coalition of professional school communicators. ALSPRA offers financial support to students who plan to enroll in an Alabama college or university after high school graduation and who plan to seek a degree in communication, public relations or a related field. Student members who are eligible may apply for the education scholarship program offered at the beginning of each calendar year and awarded at the annual ALSPRA Conference in mid-Spring.

CANDIDATES

The candidate must be interested in pursuing a public relations major, communication major or emphasis track at a university or college within the state of Alabama. The candidate must be a high school junior or senior at an Alabama public school with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

An official transcript from your high school must be submitted with your application. Applicants who participate in a school organization related to journalism, public relations, communication, student media or marketing or who are members of a local, state or national public relations organization are preferred.

APPLICATION
Please type or fill out the student scholarship application in black or blue ink (print legibly). The application must be accompanied by your transcript, résumé and response to an essay question related to the public relations field.

Select one of the two questions presented below for your essay. Choose the question that best suits your interests in public relations. The essay must be original, typed, double-spaced and no longer than two pages, approximately 800 words.

1.     What do you think is the most important issue or trend affecting PR today and why? Give real-world examples.

2.     Over the last 10 years, how has the PR profession changed and where do you see the profession going in the next 10 years and why?

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS
The scholarship winner will be selected by an ALSPRA committee and notified by mid-February. ALSPRA will award one $500 scholarship and present the winner with a certificate in recognition of his or her achievement. The winner will be honored during the Annual ALSPRA Conference luncheon in mid-Spring. In addition, the winning essay may be published on ALSPRA’s website.

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION DETAILS

The deadline for the 2014 ALSPRA Student Scholarship is January 31. Mail your application to: ALSPRA, P.O. Box 2093, Montgomery, AL 36102-2093 or email it to alabamaschoolpr@gmail.com .  Once received by ALSPRA, your essay and application materials become property of the Association and will not be returned.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

State Department Financial Aid Website; Kuder

The State Department has terms and financial aid posted as this link.  Great information!


This link is also on the Kuder Career Planning System Website (www.al.kuder.com).  You do not need to login to get to this information.  Kuder is a online tool that is being implemented in the 8th and 9th grade curriculum, but I will also be visiting the 10-12 classrooms to get them started.  Each student will have access to this program after graduation.  More information to follow!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Don't Forget! Smith Foundation Scholarship

Please check out this scholarship!  It is a local application and the foundation sent letters out at the beginning of the year saying that not many students had taken advantage of it previously.  There is no ACT minimum, but you have to take the ACT before an award can be made.  The only qualifications are a minimum of a C+ GPA, plan to attend a 4 year public college in Alabama and you must demonstrate a significant contribution to family or community.
Students who have exhibited a dedication and sense of integrity through their volunteer, community service work or assistance to their family are encouraged to apply.  They are seeking students who have struggled against the odds (financial, home life or disabilities) and proved they are willing to help those around them.

Go to www.smithscholarhips.com to apply!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

The Kindness Cure - Great Video

If you have a minute - please check out this Corner on Character blog post from Barbara Gruner.  You will find a great video embedded from people and companies practicing Random Acts of Kindness...