College & Career Center Updates & Events
Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 pm (Virtual)
Financial Aid Night: Understanding Financial Aid
Registration information will be forthcoming.
Monday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm in MPR
Holistic College Admissions Review for Highly Selective Institutions
MILITARY ACADEMY INFORMATION
Seniors, are you applying to a U.S. Military Academy at one or more of following institutions?
·U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY
·U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD
·U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO
·U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY
If so, please refer to Congressman Lieu’s information/deadlines regarding Service Academy Nominations. Congressman Lieu typically hosts a Service Academy Day in February for those juniors thinking about this option.
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT ELECTION WORKER PROGRAM coordinated by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk would like to encourage students of 16 years of age or older to volunteer as a student election worker for the upcoming November 8 General Election. All students who are placed are required to attend two training sessions (one in-person and one online session) prior to their assignment. All students who are placed will be given the following 3-day assignment:
Saturday, November 5th: 9 am – 8 pm
Sunday, November 6th: 9 am – 8 pm
Tuesday, November 8th: 6 am – 9 pm
Students are assigned to a precinct in close proximity to their home or school. Participating students earn a stipend up to $380 along with hands on experience with the democratic process!
Any high school student that meets the following requirements may apply:
·Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident AND 16 years of age
·Must be attending a public/private secondary institution
·Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or greater
·Must have teacher AND parental consent
·Must be fully vaccinated from COVID 19 and provide proof of vaccination
Deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, September 23rd. Applications are submitted online and must be requested from Teresa Hoffman at hoffmant@pvpusd.net
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES:
OCTOBER 31st - COCA COLA SCHOLARS ($20,000) – this is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Students who will be graduating in the 2022-2023 academic school year may apply at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
NOVEMBER 14th - ELKS CLUB MVS FOUNDATION (up to $50,000) – seniors only; local/district/state/national competition; applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, community service, and financial need. Large emphasis on academics. To apply, log onto https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
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