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College & Career Center Updates & Events
NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS: Making Sense of College Day Test Results & Testing in a Test Optional World will take place on Tuesday, December 13 in the MPR.
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER
·Current 10th graders & parents/guardians – December 13th, 6 - 7PM (MPR)
Interpreting Your Digital Practice PSAT Scores/Navigating College Admission Tests
·Current 11th graders & parents/guardians - December 13th, 7 - 8PM (MPR)
Interpreting Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report & Navigating College Admission Tests
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
LOS SERENOS DE POINT VICENTE JUNIOR DOCENTS PROGRAM is open to local high school students. The program is designed to complement the existing educational and support activities including museum tours, hikes support, whale wagon duty and special event participation. Junior Docent Training is now open for new applications.
If you are interested in becoming a Junior Docent, please click HERE for a more detailed description of the Junior Docent responsibilities; please click HERE for an application form in a PDF format. Please click HERE for complete instructions pertaining to completing this form.
Applications are due December 18.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES:
Please make note of the following DEADLINES noted in RED.
Most of the scholarships listed here are for our seniors. Click on the name of the scholarship for further information and to apply. Other scholarship opportunities can be found HERE.
DECEMBER 9 - EDISON SCHOLARS ($50,000) - for seniors who want to make a difference in the world by studying science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) in college. Requirements for applying include having at least a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and show financial need.
DECEMBER 15 - BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Varies) – Offers a General High School Senior Scholarship for high school seniors who are U.S. residents; have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; plan to enroll at a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school AND, the James W. McLamore WHOPPER™ Scholarship to those with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5; demonstrate active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity; demonstrate substantial work experience and financial need. Only the first 50,000 submitted will be processed.
DECEMBER 16 – EQUITABLE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500, $5,000/yr. for 4 yrs.) – seniors only; recognizes those who have achieved an extraordinary community service accomplishment; criteria also includes academic achievement, leadership, participation in school/community activities and/or the workplace. Financial need will be required. APPLY EARLY, only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.
DECEMBER 31 - AYSO JEFF RICKEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000) - awarded to a college-bound senior who has played soccer in, and given volunteer service to the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Region 10. Applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good sportsmanship.
JANUARY 5 - GE REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (up to $40,000) – for seniors only who demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance; be citizens of the United States.
FEBRUARY 7 - ELK’S LEGACY AWARD ($4,000) – seniors only; any child/grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2020 is eligible to apply. Candidates who qualify are judged on knowledge, charity, community service, and integrity
FEBRUARY 23 - COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP (full-ride for college) – JUNIORS ONLY who plan to enroll in college in the fall 2024. It can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. college or university. The main criterion is academic merit. Additionally, it seeks those who are interested in public policy; demonstrate an awareness of the values of President Coolidge; display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others.
FEBRUARY 23 – MARY P. WYATT SCHOLARSHIP ($877) – PVHS seniors only; min 3.0 GPA; demonstrates financial need; actively helps others.
MARCH 1 – SONS OF ITALY SCHOLARSHIP ($500 - $5,000) – seniors only; must be wholly or partially of Italian Descent; selection based on scholastic record, activities evidencing leadership, financial need, written personal goals statement, essay of Italian Origin, and letters of recommendation.
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