April 15, 2021

Announcements
Important AP Information:

This month, students should take two key steps needed to get ready for their digital AP Exams:

  • Step 1: Download and install the 2021 AP digital testing application and log in. Click HERE to download the app on your computer that will be used to take your digital AP exams.

  • Step 2: Practice with example questions in the app. AP Teachers have been asked to have students practice with the app. Click HERE to learn more about how to practice taking AP exams with the app.

Detailed information about these steps is available in the updated AP Digital Testing Guide (.pdf/21.5 MB). 

Please take a look at our AP testing FAQ page HERE for some important updates!
Coming Soon: Live Online AP Review Sessions
 
AP Daily: Live Review sessions begin April 19 and stream live through April 29. Students can access these free sessions on our YouTube channel or watch them as on-demand recorded videos in AP Classroom.
Attention Juniors and Seniors Signing Up for TMCC Dual Credit Courses:

If you have not already enrolled in TMCC, the online Permission to Enroll form is now available on the Jump Start website. Students must have a TMCC ID number to complete the form. The student's name and birthdate need to be identical to the information the student provided when they applied to TMCC for admission. The form will be automatically sent to their high school counselor for approval. Failure to complete this process on time, may prevent you from enrolling in dual credit course in fall. 

Below are some tutorials to assist with the Jump Start Enrollment Process:


The Permission to Enroll form is also available in Spanish HERE. TMCC Dates and Deadlines for Jump Start Program TMCC's Monthly Newsletter-March 2021
Attention Seniors:

Please complete your Independent Study Packet and submit it to your counselor as soon as possible. Failure to complete the packet may result in dropping you from the course and you may need to select an on-campus class option. Please speak with your counselor if you are unable to complete this packet at this time. 

Click HERE to apply. 
Attention Parents of Seniors:

Please take a picture and email a copy of all college acceptance and scholarship award letters to Lauren McBride as soon as possible.
Course Changes:

Thank you for submitting your Course Request forms to select your classes for next year. The school bases its course sections and class size counts on the number of requests received for each course. Therefore, it is imperative that your course requests demonstrate a commitment to the classes you chose. 

If you or your child are discussing a potential class change, please contact your counselor as soon as possible. Once sections are established by administration in spring, movement to other classes may be limited or impossible to avoid overcrowding in a particular class. Schedule change requests should be finalized prior to May 29th.  We highly encourage any course add/drops to occur prior to summer break. 

Counselors will not be available over summer, so any schedule change requests received after May 29th will not be reviewed until Tuesday, August 6th. Schedule changes will be completed on a drop-in basis beginning on Tuesday, August 6th.  Please understand that schedule changes will only be made for academic reasons, and not to accommodate teacher preferences.
Featured Article
In-Person Smallwood Multimedia Boot Camp Returns in 2021
June 14-18

About Smallwood
The Smallwood Multimedia Boot Camp, offered by the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno, is an opportunity for current high school juniors/soon-to-be seniors from Washoe, and Douglas Counties, as well as students from Carson City, to receive concentrated, in-person instruction in video production, audio techniques, and media editing skills. The five-day boot camp runs from June 14-18, 2021. Students will develop quality projects and skills that can be added to digital portfolios for college applications and internship/job seeking. More information, including application instructions, can be found on the website

Virtual Production
This year, students will be introduced to a cutting-edge professional video effects technique called “virtual production” (VP). VP combines traditional cinema workflows with real-time digital 3D environments and green screen compositing. These techniques are similar to those used in professional Hollywood titles such as The Mandalorian and The Lion King (2019). Students selected for participation in the boot camp will have an incredible opportunity to experience all aspects of VP firsthand, giving them an introduction to the latest technology and techniques being used in the film and video industry. Additional skills to be learned include motion graphics, graphic design, 3D asset creation, lidar, photogrammetry, and MORE. 
Instruction will take place in the University Library's @One, located on the first floor of the University's Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and will be led by the award-winning multimedia production faculty. 

Application Instructions
High school seniors will be accepted into Smallwood Multimedia Boot Camp based on their application and a reference from a teacher or school administrator. We are looking for students with the greatest potential and interest in the field who will be committed to full participation in the boot camp. An ability to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno is required. Questions can be sent to Daniel Fergus


Applications and sample material must be received by Friday, May 14, 2021.



College Fairs & Visits
Virtual Campus Tours
 
Spring and summer of your junior year is the best time to visit schools you may want to apply come fall. With COVID-19 and costs as significant factors that may impede your ability to travel, you may benefit from taking a virtual tour. Below is a list of schools in the Western states that Bishop Manogue students most commonly apply to each year:

Arizona Schools

California Schools

Colorado Schools

Hawaii Schools

Idaho Schools

Montana Schools

Nevada

Oregon Schools

Utah Schools

Washington Schools

Wyoming Schools
DigiPen Institute of Technology (WA)
 
Learn about DigiPen Institute of Technology (WA) on April 20, 2021 at 11:00 am via Zoom. 
Northern Arizona University
 
Northern Arizona University Interactive Junior Information Session on April 28, 2021: 3:30-5:00pm via Zoom, use Password: NAU.
California & Nevada Virtual College Fairs

These virtual college fairs are for all students throughout California and Nevada.

Monday, April 19, 2021
5:00 - 7:45 PM Pacific Time
(Pre-session workshops begin at 4:00 PM)

The Format will be StriveScan’s Virtual 6X6 College Fair. For more detailed information, please visit https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/6x6/.

Student Opportunities
Virtual Engineering Camps at UNR

This summer, UNR is offering a Virtual Engineering Everywhere, Level 1 camp for 12-14-year-olds and a Virtual Engineering Exploration, Level 2 camp for 15-18-year-olds. These camps are introductions to engineering and include many of their engineering majors. They utilize Zoom, FlipGrid, pre-recorded videos, and live interactive sessions for participants. Find out more on their website!
Harvard International Relations Scholars Program

At the Harvard International Relations Scholars Program, admitted students will learn from workshops led by Harvard professors and experienced policymakers, government officials, and regional experts. Confirmed experts already include the President of Brookings, U.S. Ambassadors, and senior White House officials. More information can be found on their website: harvardforeignpolicy.org/harvardirscholarsprogram. The early application deadline is April 1st; final deadline is May 1st. 
PREFACE Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The 2021 PREFACE Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a summer program for talented students who have been historically underrepresented in science, engineering, and the technological fields, and who express a strong, early interest in pursuing careers in these areas. This year’s program will take place virtually Monday through Friday from June 28 to July 16, 2021.

The PREFACE Program is for students who will be entering the 11th or 12th grade in the fall. Interested candidates should review the information on the PREFACE website and complete the online application.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 16, 2021. Notifications will be made to accepted students in early May.
TMCC

April is an exciting month for TMCC students! Summer Register is currently open, and Fall registration is just around the corner. New TMCC students can register for fall classes starting April 22. New College Students must complete New Student Orientation to register. Here is the TMCC Newsletter for April.
Seniors Interested in Medical Careers and Phlebotomy

The Medical Skills for Life Institute offers a 13-week Phlebotomy/Lab assistant course, 4
days a week, 3 days on line for 4.5 hrs a day in the evening 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and one
day on-site for testing/hands. They also offer CPR classes and 12 L EKG 4 day program.
They are an institute partnered with Join.org for financial aid to those who qualify.MSFLI also offers interest-free in-house loans that can be paid off with a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payment plan, for those who do not qualify for financial aid. Students wanting to enroll in MSFLI must be at least 18 years of age, possess a state ID and have a HS diploma or equivalency. Click HERE for more information.
Boston University Summer Journalism Academy
 
Boston University's Summer Journalism Academy consists of two week-long sessions that begin on June 21, July 5, and July 19. If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by April 24, they will receive a special discount of $200 off the tuition using this discount code online: 21BUADMISSIONS
Lathrop-Capurro Internship

Apply here for the 2021 Lathrop-Capurro Internship Application for college-bound seniors interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in wildlife management, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.

Scholarships
Barney Bell Scholarship

Golfers! This scholarship is for you! Apply here.
Dylan Rutherford Scholarship

The Dylan Rutherford Scholarship is still open! Apply here.
MyMozaic Scholarship

The MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship is titled "$1,000 A Portrait of You." It is awarded monthly with a $1,000 award amount. It requires no essay, no GPA, and no letters of recommendation. Read the official rules here, and apply here.
NAHAS Scholarship Endowment

Seniors Attending UNR, Check out his scholarship: NAHAS Scholarship Endowment
Inspection Support Network Scholarship

ISN is offering a $2,000 scholarship for high school seniors. The application dates are:

Spring Contest Cycle: April 17 - July 17
Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14
Fall Contest Cycle: October 15 - January 15
Winter Contest Cycle: January 16 - April 16

You can find all the information related to the scholarship here.
Healthcare & Nursing Students of Historically Underrepresented Groups

The Scholarship for Healthcare and Nursing Students of Historically Underrepresented Groups can be found HERE.
Scholarships App

Scholars App has continued to look for new and upcoming scholarships. For this month, they've created a PDF of scholarships that are available for students and added it to a Google drive.
A Portrait of You Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000
Award Frequency: Monthly (12 Awards a Year)
No essay, GPA, or letters of recommendation required.

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Click HERE for more information.
Sons of Italy Western Federation Scholarship
Click HERE for more information.
The Upsolve Access to Justice Scholarship
Find more information HERE.
OverAchievers Scholarship
Applications are now on available HERE.
UNR Computer Science National Council for Women in Technology (NCWIT) Scholarship

Check it out HERE!
48 Scholarships with no GPA Requirement

Check it out HERE!
32 Off-beat Scholarships that May save you Money

Check it out HERE!
23 Community-Service Scholarships and Grants for 2020-21

Check it out HERE!
26 Amazing Merit-Based Scholarships for 2020-2021

Check it out HERE!
18 Scholarships for Asian-Americans

Check it out HERE!
Creighton University ROTC Scholarship

Check out the Creighton University ROTC Scholarship HERE!
TMCC Nevada Promise Scholarship


The TMCC Nevada Promise Scholarship Application is now open for the class of 2021!
Students have the opportunity to complete an associate degree program, a bachelor's degree program or a certificate of achievement at close to no cost to the student, if they meet program requirements. Please go to nvpromise.tmcc.edu for more information.

  • TMCC’s Nevada Promise Scholarship application is now available
  • The Nevada Promise Scholarship provides students a last-dollar scholarship to cover registration and mandatory fees not covered by gift aid. Please visit our website for more information. 
  • The Nevada Promise Checklist provides detailed information about each required step to earn a Nevada Promise Scholarship. 

  • Nevada Promise Application Tutorial 
  • We are virtually available to help! Please share this application tutorial with students to assist them in applying to the Nevada Promise Scholarship.

Other Scholarship Opportunities




  • Haz La U Program
  • Provider: The Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive
  • Amount: Varies
  • # of winners: Varies









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