School Counseling Weekly UpdateWeek of March 5-9 , 2018

(New ones in Bold)

Coming Events

March 5- March 9- Rising Junior Scheduling

March 5-March 8- Term Graduate English Writing SOL

March 9- April 14 ACT Registration Deadline

March 10- SAT Test (Not at AHS)

March 13 - Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Due to Ms. Howell

March 14- Mid 6 Six Weeks

March 15- AP Exam Ordering Deadline

March 20- Reality Fair in the AHS Library for Juniors

March 19-22- English 11 Writing SOL

March 26-28- Business Letter Writing

March 28- Credit Union Scholarships are Due

March 29- Early Release

March 29- Janice M. Scott Scholarship is due to Ms. Howell

April 4- Falling Spring Ruritan Scholarship is due to Ms. Howell

April 6- End 5th 6 Weeks

April 6- May 5th SAT Registration

April 6- MAC Scholarship is Due to Ms. Howell

April 6- Darin Nicely Scholarship is due to Ms. Howell

April 9- AHS NCRC Reading Test

April 9- Start 6th 6 Weeks

April 11- AHS NCRC Math Test

April 13- AHS NCRC Locating Information Test

April 13- Robert F. Burrows Scholarship Due

April 13- Amy Vess Scholarship Due

April 13- Josten Delivery of Cap & Gown

April 14- ACT Test at AHS

April 16-19 TG 2nd Attempt Writing Test

April 26- W!SE Testing

April 28- PROM

2017-2018 College Open House Dates

Bluefield College – April 7, 2018

Bridgewater College –, March 17, 2018

Old Dominion University – April 17, 2018

Randolph College - April 21, 2018

Virginia Military Institute – March 16-17 2018

College Admissions Counselors Visits to AHS- Sign up outside of the guidance office.

Websites of InterestDriveofyourlife.orgE-Scholarships USA-Collegeguidanceconsultants.com

Supertutor.com student-view.com

Fastweb.com Freemathhelp.comDreamitdoit.com Algebrahelp.comACT.org Vaview.vt.eduCollegeboard.com Myfuture.comBureau of Labor Statistics Majortests.comTuitiongiveaway.com schoolsoup.comwww.acttestquestions.com www.jets.orgwww.legion.org/needalift www.offtocollege.com

www.getin2college.com  Scholarships.comStudentscholarships.org

201 8 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines

Test Date Registration Deadline

May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018

June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018

www.khanacademy.org/sat- Official Practice SAT Test

2018 ACT Test Dates

Test Date Registration DeadlineApril 14, 2018 March 9, 2018June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018

O pportunities:

2018 Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law InstituteWe are now accepting applications for the 2018 Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law Institute (“Institute”). The Institute is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and positive introduction to the judicial system, and was birthed from a recognized need for diversity in the legal profession. The Institute targets future lawyers at an early age and provides them with exposure and opportunity to explore the legal profession, all at no cost to the participants. The Institute is open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.The Institute is held annually in Richmond, Virginia. This year, it will be held from July 8, 2018, to July 13, 2018, at the University of Richmond. We have attached the application packet to this email. Please assist us in distributing these materials to schools and students within your district. Any questions regarding the Program or application may be sent to hilltuckerinstitute@gmail.com. The deadline for the application is April 1, 2018.

Society of Women Engineers

About the Program:

The program gives young women a comprehensive look at engineering fields and at UVA’sengineering curriculum through informative speakers and hands-on design activities. Theprogram is designed to benefit participants with all levels of engineering experience. Weparticularly target those students who are not yet familiar with the field but may be interested inapplying to engineering schools or pursuing an engineering career.The spring session of the program will be for high school juniors and sophomores, thoughseniors are encouraged to apply. Interested students may be selected to spend Saturday night (the21st) in UVA dorms with freshman SWE members.

How to apply:

The application to apply for Spring High School Visitation can be found at our website:

https://www.virginiaswe.org/hsv

This page will also include:● Further information about the High School Visitation Program● Necessary supplement documents to upload to the application● Contact information for any questions about the program or the application itself

OutreachThe Richmond Division of the FBI will be hosting their second annual Youth Academy, July 17-18, 2018 at the Richmond Field Office. This two-day youth engagement program will provide a comprehensive look into today’s FBI through instruction and demonstrations at our field office. Please disseminate this information as appropriate to your students. Additional information about this opportunity can be found under the Community Outreach tab at www.fbi.gov/richmond/ . Questions about this opportunity may be directed to the office’s Community Outreach Specialist at RH_Outreach@fbi.gov .

Attention SeniorsAny senior interested in doing a job shadow day at Sona Bank on March 20, 2018 from 8 AM to 2 PM- See Ms. HowellOnce this job shadowing is complete, students who participated have the opportunity to write an essay that details your experience that is entered in $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500 scholarships.

2018 Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation DistrictsYouth Conservation Camp at Virginia Tech July 8-14, 2018-See Ms. Howell for application

Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps-If interested visit the website at www.bit.ly/2018YCC for more information and application

2018 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)

The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a broad science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experience that incorporates creative and performing arts as well as outdoor experience in an intense month-long camp for young scientists. In a rustic setting in West Virginia, students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies on current STEM topics. The intense month-long program also offers participants the opportunity to experience a wide variety of outdoor activities that have minimal

impact on the environment and are challenging for the experienced but accessible to those who have never participated in outdoor excursions. The NYSC is an all-expenses-paid program. The National Youth Science Foundation will arrange round trip transportation from an airport near the delegate’s home to Charleston, West Virginia.

Two students will be chosen to represent Virginia as delegates to the National Youth Science Camp. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

● must be candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018;

● must be able to attend the entire NYSC program in Charleston, West Virginia, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2018, and depart on Saturday, July 21, 2018;

● must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics;

● must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities;

● must demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits;

● must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics; and

● must intend to pursue higher education and a career in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics related field.

Information about the National Youth Science Camp and an application may be obtained at the National Youth Science Camp website. The application must be submitted through the NYSC website by February 28, 2018.

Applications will be reviewed by an expert panel based on the criteria required in the application. Applicants will be notified by March 31, 2018, regarding their selection status for the 2018 National Youth Science Camp.

Questions should be directed to Anne M. Petersen, Science Coordinator, Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, by email at Anne.Petersen@doe.virginia.gov or by telephone at (804) 225-2676.

Scholarships

Ingevity Scholarship

The Ingevity Scholarship, funded by the Ingevity Corporation, is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their outstanding leadership and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Five scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to qualifying students. Of the five, one scholarship will be awarded to the child of an Ingevity employee, one scholarship will be awarded to an external candidate in a STEM related field and the remaining scholarships are open to all qualifying students. A panel of community leaders will evaluate the applications and determine the scholarship recipients.

A Complete Application* Consists of:

1. Student Application, including essay

2. Student’s Transcript

3. Letter(s) of Recommendation from non-family members (maximum of three letters)

Applicants must be:

● Current high school senior anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;

● A leader in and out of the classroom;

● Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;

● Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school; ● Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.

*Applications are due by April 13, 2018.

Please scan and email completed applications, including attachments, to Tad Robertson, tad.robertson@ingevity.com or mail to Tad Robertson, Ingevity Corporation, 958 East Riverside Street, Covington, VA, 24426,

Contact Tad Robertson at (540-969-

Covington Woman’s Club Margaret Gresham Scholarship

Complete application, Attach an official transcript, list of extra -curricular activities and include a paragraph about goals for the future. Deadline- give to Ms. Howell By April 13, 2018.

Jefferson School Scholarship

Applicant must be a descendent of a Jefferson School Graduate, B average, graduate in 2018 and have an acceptance letter and copy of transcript.

Deadline is April 2, 2018 to give to Ms. Howell

The Blue Ridge Council of Teachers of Mathematics scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a senior planning on entering the field of mathematics education. It is $500 and is renewable for 3 years (a total of $2000) provided the student continues in mathematics education and is a student in good standing.

The guidelines and application are online at http://www.brctm.org/. If a student has any technical difficulties with the application or recommendation forms, please email me asap. The deadline for submission of an application is April 27th.

Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) Educational Foundation scholarship

application is open through Sunday, April 1. I hope you will remind your students that we are offering over $50,000 in scholarships to accounting students.

We've only had a few applications submitted, so please share this opportunity and encourage your students to apply for one of our scholarships.

Bobby Scruggs Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Applications for the 2016 Bobby Scruggs Memorial Foundation Scholarships are not being accepted. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2018

Click here for application: BobbyScruggsScholarship

Alleghany Highlands Chapter

VIRGINIA TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2018 Scholarship Application

Applicants are reminded to review the eligibility criteria with their guidance counselors prior to submitting an application to the committee. Your High School transcript should accompany this application. Please complete all sections of the application and enclose all documentation under the same cover.

Deadline for submission is Friday, April 27, 2018.

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB OF ROANOKE

Annual Track Meet Scholarship Program

This year The Cosmopolitan Club of Roanoke will award two $3,500 scholarships to a Senior High School male and a Senior High School female Cosmopolitan Track Meet participant that is pursuing further education after graduation. The scholarship proceeds are intended to be used exclusively for tuition expenses.

The Cosmopolitan Club is an international service club and will consider each applicant’s record of service in awarding the scholarships. Financial need is not a consideration. Please refer to the procedure and eligibility requirements for further information. Deadline is April 5, 2018.

Alleghany Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

The primary requirement is that the applicant be planning to attend college to prepare for a career is education-teacher, counselor, librarian or related area. We do expect the recipients of this scholarship to attend the May 1, 2018 ARTA meeting.

Application is due to Ms. Howell by March 21, 2018

2018 Granville P. Meade Scholarship

The Virginia Department of Education is announcing the Granville P. Meade Scholarship that provides financial assistance to students who have achieved academically, but who are financially unable to attend college. The Granville P. Meade fund awards scholarships to eligible Virginia high school seniors to attend one of Virginia's public or private colleges or universities. Additional information about thee scholarship is in Attachment A-This is a Word document. (Word) and Attachment BThis is a Word document. (Word) contains the scholarship application.

It is anticipated that the scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 per year for four years, provided the student continues to meet the scholarship requirements.

The application and selection timeline is as follows:

● March 16, 2018 - Deadline for public and private school students to submit scholarship application to their high school principal.

The Armenian Education Center/Scholarship

Essay question contest. Please see attached essay question and presentation format for specific details. Deadline April 9, 2018.

Marvin Brown Memorial Scholarship

Jackson River Community Credit Union will provide a $500 scholarship to a credit union member (at least 6 months), high school senior entering college or university and demonstrates a financial need for grand. Academic merit and social contributions to school and community will also be evaluated.

Deadline- Scholarship must be submitted to the credit union by Monday April 2, 2018 or to Ms. Howell by Wednesday March 28, 2018.

William Earehart Memorial Scholarship

Jackson River Community Credit Union will provide a $500 scholarship to a credit union member (at least 6 months), high school senior entering college or university and demonstrates a financial need for grand. Academic merit and social contributions to school and community will also be evaluated.

Deadline- Scholarship must be submitted to the credit union by Monday April 2, 2018 or to Ms. Howell by Wednesday March 28, 2018.

T h e Virginia Aviation Business Association is the sponsor of the annual Charles J. Colgan Scholarship. We provide an award in the amount of $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars), to a well deserving Virginia resident High School, student who is pursuing an aviation or aerospace related career at an accredited institution. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution in the name of the awardee.Complete and sign the VABA Scholarship application form.

Universal Retirement Scholarship is offering a $1,000 Scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements:

· Open to high school seniors and college undergraduate or graduate students who live in the United States

· Student must enroll in college or graduate school beginning no later than Fall 2018

· Winner is not based on financial need, but will be selected by Universal Retirement's selection committee based on creativity, humor, and overall quality

· Universal Retirement's advisors, agents, staff and relatives of advisors, agents, and staff may not enter

· Applicants are required to upload a video to YouTube and Facebook (instructions on following page)

SGT Shawn M. Dunkin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is to honor the memory and sacrifices of Sgt. Shawn M. Dunkin, US Army. The requirement is for

seniors enrolling in any post secondary accredited school having a least a one year certification program. GPA of 2.5 or higher and 200 word essay.

Deadline Must be submitted to Ms. Howell by April 15, 2018

Event Zone- Scholarship For the Arts

APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

· High school seniors whose parents’ or guardians’ permanent residence is within a 100-mile radius of Roanoke. Applicant must have been accepted, or expect acceptance into a post-secondary educational arts program for the 2018 fall semester as a full-time student. (See listing below.)

● Planning further study with a MINOR or MAJOR in the fine arts: MUSIC, DANCE, THEATRE, SCULPTURE, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING. (No graphic/computer art majors please.)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application deadline is April 13, 2018.

NOTE: Prior winners of EventZone Scholarships are not eligible.

The application must be accompanied by the following:

1. A maximum of two recommendations, one of which must be from a teacher, instructor or other professional in the arts. The recommendation should include at least the following information:

a. What is the student’s potential for future creative expression?

b. What is the student’s level of performance up to this point in their career?

c. Does student work at “expected” level or work beyond requested level?

d. Does student complete work in a timely fashion or if not, why?

e. Your perception of the student’s artistic ability.

2. Student must submit examples of their work in their area of art. These may

include DVDs, CDs, photos or actual drawings, or paintings. Choose examples that make you stand out as an applicant!

- Lists of stage performances are accepted, but please also include at least one sample of your performance in video, sound or picture form.

- Limit submissions to ten pieces of work or photos. Each piece of work must be labeled with the applicant’s name (including each photo).

- Videos should include five minutes of recent work and recorded on clean, high-quality CDs.

- In a crowded scene in a video or picture, please identify yourself.

- All pictures should be marked in order and accompanied by a sheet that lists the size and title of the work. All art work should be dated and identified and noted if it was a class project, etc. All work submitted must be the original or a photo of it - no computer print outs.

- Computer generated or enhanced work will not be reviewed.

- Standard size DVDs can be used for paintings, sculpture and other artwork. If you are submitting a DVD of art pieces, please label, in order, both on DVD and in an attached document.

- Please email ezstaff@eventzone.org if you have videos or pictures you can send online.

3. Musicians submitting original compositions must submit both the written score and a recording of the

music stating who is performing the piece. The composer does not have to be performing the music unless he/ she wants to be judged as both a performer and composer. All musicians please submit two contrasting musical pieces, one of which should be a “live” performance (i.e. recital).

4. Past applicants to this scholarship who have not won in any category may submit a new application.

Works previously judged for this scholarship must not be included in the new application.

5. Proof of full time acceptance into a college, institute or apprenticeship program in the Arts will be

required prior to award of the scholarship funds.

6. High School transcripts are not necessary and will not be taken into consideration.

Completed applications should be mailed to EventZone, Attention: Arts Scholarship; PO Box 8276, Roanoke VA. 24014. Important: A self-addressed stamped envelope (same amount of postage used to mail it) should also be included in your packet so your materials can be returned after judging. To hand-deliver application, call EventZone at 540-389-1232 to make arrangements.

Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID)

Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship 2017-18

The Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship is presented annually to a graduating Virginia high school student who excels in the area of sports journalism and must be pursuing a college degree in journalism, communication, video, media or a related field with intentions of pursuing a career in sports. Please fill in the application form as complete as possible and be sure to include the requested attachments. Please type directly in this document or print and scan. Email all requested documents to VaSID representative Daniel Whitehead (whiteheaddk@vmi.edu) no later than March 31, 2018.

Mountaineer Athletic Club Scholarship

To be awarded to an outstanding male and female scholar athlete with good school and

community leadership, must be planning to attend a 4 year school and play a sport, have earned 3 athletic letters and have a 2.5 GPA or better, 2 letters of recommendations

Applications and other information need to be submitted to Ms. Howell by April 6, 2018

Darrin Nicely Memorial Scholarship 2018

-Complete application and submit to Ms. Howell by April 6th, 2018

2018 Stan Parker Memorial Scholarship Roanoke Valley Wrestling Association

Applicants for this scholarship must

1. Be a high school senior

2. Be active in wrestling and student activities

3. or be the son or daughter of a coach, official or someone actively involved in the wrestling community

4. be accepted by a junior college, state or private college or university

5. maintain at least a C average

6. submit a legible transcript of grades

7. letter of recommendation by counselor

8. letter of recommendation by wrestling coach or someone involved in wrestling

9. submit letter of financial need

10. submit a complete application

Deadline is March 28, 2018

Falling Spring Ruritan Club Scholarship

The recipient must show need for financial aid in obtaining a college education, must have applied and

attend a college in the Fall of 2018, activities resume with all clubs, volunteerism and community services

listed, grade level of C+ or better, enclose with your application a separate page explaining one of your

favorite community service project and a copy of your transcript. Submit all applications to Ms. Howell by

April 4, 2018.

The Robert F. Burrowes -Janet Burrowes Williams Scholarship

Complete the application and submit it to Ms. Howell by April 13, 2018

This is a 1 $500 scholarship for students who plan to pursue a career in Nursing

Amy Vess Crizer Memorial Scholarship

Complete the application, essay and activity resume and submit it to Ms. Howell by April 13, 2018

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Alpha Beta ChapterGrant-in-Aid 2018

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA ALPHA BETA CHAPTER is offering a $500.00 stipend to a female student at Alleghany High School, Bath County High School, and Covington High School. Any graduating female is eligible to apply providing the following stipulations are met:

The female student must be interested in furthering her education with a career goal in the education profession. This may include the areas of teaching, counseling, administration, media specialist, or any other new field that may become a part of the public or private educational systems. The female student has demonstrated academic promise with a B or higher grade point average. The female student has participated in extracurricular and/or community activities. The female student is a person of good character.The female student has exhibited some leadership ability.

This application must be submitted to your guidance counselor no later than March 13, 2018. Your guidance counselor will mail the applications to the selection committee. You will be notified before April 30, 2018, because the chapter honors the recipients and their mothers at the May meeting.

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund (JMSMSF)

Criteria -

. Qualification/Eligibility

US Citizen or permanent resident of US

GPA of 3.0/equivalent or higher (out of a 4.0 scale)

High School Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia.

Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra curricular activities.

Combined adjusted income of the parent(s) cannot exceed $50,000.

II. Required Documentation

Application- Each candidate must submit a complete and timely application. An application will be considered incomplete and not processed if all instructions have

not been followed or the material presented is insufficient to permit an adequate review. Do not send supplemental or corrected material after the deadline date. Applications must be typed or completed with the use of a black/blue writing ink pen. The staff of the JMSMSF will not accept any application packet or portion thereof that is filled out with a pencil. Application and required documents should be neat and easy to read. Materials should be impeccable in terms of appearance and legibility. Mail the complete application packet so that it is received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 31st. Application packet should be mailed to:

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

ATTN: Abraham Scott

Post Office Box 1023

Springfield, Virginia 22151

Official Transcript- An official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript provided by the high school staff in a sealed envelope must be included in the application packet. Submission of an application along with the required documents for this scholarship constitutes your authorization for the JMSMSF Scholarship Selection Committee to review your academic record.

1. Financial Document – The submission packet must include a copy of the applicant’s Student Aid Report (consists of three to four pages) from the Department of Education or FAFSA. If applicant can’t obtain any one of these reports, the applicant can submit a copy of the parent’s income tax return (Submit only the front and back of the IRS Form 1040 or IRS Form 1040 EZ) for the year prior to the year in which the application packets are due. (WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOME TAX RETURNS OF ANY OTHER YEARS). For example, you should submit your parent’s income tax return for tax year 2015 in the application submission packet due on/or before March 31, 2016.

High School Senior Picture - A high school senior picture or a picture taken above the waistline and in color. The picture must be an original or printed on official photo paper. Do not submit any picture taken at an angle. Applicant is required to

print his/her full name on the reverse-side of the picture.

Essay – Each candidate must provide a 500-1000 word essay focusing on “Describing his or her planned undergraduate study and how he or she plans to apply it upon graduation” or “Who is your role-model and how he or she has influenced/impacted your life”. The individual cannot be a relative. Essay technical requirements: double space, 11 point font size, one inch margin on all sides, submit original only, submit in English, and certify authorship/originality at the end of the essay. The essay will be evaluated on originality, content, thought provoking ideas, innovation, and concepts previously unpublished. Applicant must certify the authenticity of the writing at the end of the essay by affixing the below statement and then signing beneath it.

“I certify that I personally wrote this essay”

___________________

Signature

Application Submission Instructions: Do not staple or place paper-clips on any documents in the submission packet. White-out or line-through with an ink-pen any sensitive information such as social security numbers on any documents in the application submission packet.

The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of VirginiaHistory Essay Contest for College ScholarshipEligibility - any high school graduating senior who plans to attend a 4 year college or university in Virginia.Essay Topic- Each year the essay is about a historical document that played an important role in the establishment of our nation. Past essay topics have included such documents as the Virginia Declaration of Religious Freedom, the United States Constitution and the Virginia Statute for Declaration of Independence. Theis year’s topic will be the Westmoreland Resolutions.The essay should be written for the benefit of someone who has never studied the Westmoreland Resolutions. The essay should address the ideas in the document that were important to Americans during the latter half of the 18th century and should explain why these ideas remain important today. Deadline is March 16, 2018.

For more information and an application see Ms. Howell