presented by: jennifer l. jordan & megan grilli-oesterle
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Financial Aid Night Scholarships
Presented by:
Jennifer L. Jordan&
Megan Grilli-Oesterle
Four Scholarship Areas1. North Hunterdon High School Scholarships
2. College- and University-based Scholarships
3. Local Scholarships
4. Gifted & Talented Program Scholarships and Opportunities
North Hunterdon ScholarshipsSeniors onlyAwarded by subject-area departments for students
who excel in academics and who show strong leadership in the classroom
Awarded by activity clubsStudents must be NOMINATED by faculty and staff
—they may not apply for these awards
Local ScholarshipsSeniors onlyScholarships offered by local businesses and
organizationsDollar amounts vary—close to $100,000 awardedStudents must complete an application processLocal scholarships will be listed on the Naviance
Website in January and are due back in guidance by March 1st.If you go on Naviance now you will not find any scholarships
listed. This is because the organizations have not yet updated their requirements for 2012.
Local Scholarships Cont.Listen for announcements in January and check the
Naviance Website!https://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=nhhs
Log into NavianceClick -> Colleges Tab (Top of Page)Scroll Down and Click -> Scholarship List Scroll Down to “Browse by Category” and Select -> Local
Scholarships
EXAMPLE
Local Scholarships Cont.Students must submit a separate
application for each scholarship.Check where scholarships are
submitted! Some scholarships will be mailed directly to the sponsoring organization. These scholarships will have various due dates.
The majority of scholarships will be submitted in Guidance.
Local Scholarships Cont.For Scholarships Due In Guidance
Students must sign in and file the applications in Ms.
Jordan’s filing cabinet. They CANNOT leave the
applications in her mailbox!
Students must make an appointment with Ms. Jordan to
turn their applications in
Return to Ms. Jordan no later than 3 pm On March 1st
Make an appointment to hand them in early! There is a
long line the last day.
Local Scholarships Cont.
Two types of applications!
1. Local Scholarship Application (similar concept to using the Common Application to apply to colleges).
2. Specific scholarship application (the organization wants you to fill out their own forms).
Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully.
Local Scholarships Cont.For each scholarship:
Include any extra essays that are necessary for the scholarship.
Please use a black or blue pen to complete the application or TYPE.
Be sure to complete all information and return application and/or essays etc.
Check the deadline.
EXAMPLE
Download Application
Check Address
Check Deadline
Check Description
Helpful Hints Refer to essays written for college applicationsStart the essays early!Prepare in a neat, professional manner.Do not skip a part of the application!
Do not forget to attach essays or transcripts that are requested.
There are financial questions in the Local Scholarship Packet. Only answer what you are comfortable answering! For non-need based scholarships this will not be held against you.
Helpful Hints Cont.Students need to contact Ms. Jordan directly with any questions.
Parents should not be filling out application packets! It is painfully obvious to the scholarship committees when a parent has done this.
There are a lot of personal financial questions on the applications. If you are applying for a non-need based scholarship and do not feel comfortable releasing this information, then you do not need to answer every question. Please be aware that this may or may not influence the sponsors' decisions.
Apply! Apply! Apply!You have to be in it to win it!Certain scholarships have very few applicants, so you never
know.
Scholarship NotificationSome sponsoring organizations will contact you directlyAll scholarship and recognition award recipients are invited to
the Senior Awards Night.Please do not call the office asking if you are receiving any
scholarships.Everyone is welcome to attend and support our students!
Thursday, May 31st at 6:30 pm in the Theatre.
Gifted & Talented Program
Scholarships, programs, & other opportunities
Coordinator: Megan Grilli-Oesterle
Voorhees Hours: Daily 7:30-11 AM
North Hours: Daily 11:30- 3:10 PM
Gifted & Talented site:
http://www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/GiftedandTal/
College & University ScholarshipsMerit based scholarships through admissions vs. other
scholarships (criteria of eligibility ranges)Deadlines - Fall through Spring
Seniors: Financial Aid links & Admissions links ASAP to all schools seeking to apply to
Do they offer additional scholarships? What are those deadlines & how to apply? (supplemental
documents to admissions vs. separate application)Do those deadlines require you to submit by the admissions
deadline?Do you have to submit your application for admissions in
advance with the scholarship materials to meet the scholarship deadline?
Other Scholarships & Programs
Scholarships through organizations and institutions: criteria of eligibility (based upon academics, extra-curricular activities, community service experiences, leadership experience, majors, special interests & affiliations, etc…) Deadlines throughout the entire school year & beyond
Programs and opportunities: college/university workshops, day camps, overnight visits, weekend visits, open houses, major open houses, instant decision days, pre-college programs, special career events, career opportunities events Deadlines throughout the entire school year & beyond
Where is this information? www.nhvweb.netClick on the North Hunterdon High School linkUnder the “Students” link click on the “Gifted & Talented” linkhttp://www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/GiftedandTal/Index.aspx
Check every other week on the weekends (twice a month)Seniors: “Scholarship Opportunities,” “Conducting Your Own
Scholarship Search,” & “Current Programs & Activities”Juniors: “Scholarship Opportunities,” “Current Programs &
Activities,” “Resources for College Searches & Aid,” “Conducting Your Own Scholarship Search,” & “Summer Programs & Opportunities”
Meeting Scholarship DeadlinesComplete scholarships a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the
final deadline and mail them. Recommendation: mail out a minimum of 1 week before the final
deadline or sooner.
Reviewing application materials: please let me know a minimum of two weeks before the final deadline
Plan ahead once you know a deadline!This is important especially if you need references, to write essays,
request transcripts, and mail out a scholarship packet vs. electronic submission.
GOAL: Prioritize yourself: to get these items organized for the deadline
Scholarship Opportunities link on G&T siteScholarships with no designated deadlines are listed first
in alphabetical order (college/university specific)Additional scholarships organized by most current
deadlines (college/university specific & all others)Go to the bottom of the page: you must click on “Additional
Scholarships Organized by Most Current Deadlines” to see scholarships The following page is scholarships with deadlines in November 2 Separate links are listed at the bottom for deadlines in December
and deadlines in January & beyond
“Current Programs & Opportunities” link organized the same way
Example of a Scholarship PostingLoyola University Major Scholarships Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship - Scholarships are offered in the areas of:
accounting, business law, education, theatre arts, and humanities. Students must complete a separate application for each of these scholarships. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.luc.edu/finaid/scholarships_major.shtml.
Added: 10/21/11
Conducting Your Own Scholarship SearchFederal Student Aid: Scholarship SearchCollege Board's Scholarship SearchMerit Aid : Scholarships from collegesFin Aid *** Fin Aid: Specific Majors Peterson's College Search: Scholarshipswww.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.com SallieMae: Scholarship SearchCollegeNETwww.careersandcolleges.comwww.cappex.com
Contact InformationJennifer L. JordanGuidance Counselor
Local Scholarship [email protected]
(908) 713-4130 Extn: 6378
Megan Grilli-OesterleGifted & Talented Coordinator