1. Presented by: Jennifer L. Jordan & Megan Grilli-Oesterle

2. Four Scholarship Areas 1. North Hunterdon High School Scholarships 2. College- and University-based Scholarships 3. Local Scholarships 4. Gifted & Talented Program Scholarships and Opportunities

3. North Hunterdon Scholarships Seniors only Awarded by subject-area departments for students who excel in academics and who show strong leadership in the classroom Awarded by activity clubs Students must be NOMINATED by faculty and staff—they may not apply for these awards

4. Local Scholarships Seniors only Scholarships offered by local businesses and organizations Dollar amounts vary—close to $100,000 awarded Students must complete an application process Local 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.

5. Local Scholarships Cont. Listen for announcements in January and check the Naviance Website! https://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=nhhs Log into Naviance Click -> Colleges Tab (Top of Page) Scroll Down and Click -> Scholarship List Scroll Down to “Browse by Category” and Select -> Local Scholarships

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7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. EXAMPLE Download Application Check Address Check Deadline Check Description

12. Helpful Hints Refer to essays written for college applications Start 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.

13. 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.

14. Scholarship Notification Some sponsoring organizations will contact you directly All 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.

15. 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 Mgrilli-oesterle@nhvweb.net Gifted & Talented site: http://www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/GiftedandTal/

16. College & University Scholarships Merit 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?

17. 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

18. Where is this information? www.nhvweb.net Click on the North Hunterdon High School link Under the “Students” link click on the “Gifted & Talented” link http://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”

19. Meeting Scholarship Deadlines Complete 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

20. Scholarship Opportunities link on G&T site Scholarships 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

21. Example of a Scholarship Posting Loyola 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 http://www.luc.edu/finaid/scholarships_major.shtml

22. Conducting Your Own Scholarship Search Federal Student Aid: Scholarship Search College Board's Scholarship Search Merit Aid : Scholarships from colleges Fin Aid *** Fin Aid: Specific Majors Peterson's College Search: Scholarships www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com SallieMae: Scholarship Search CollegeNET www.careersandcolleges.com www.cappex.com

23. Contact Information Jennifer L. Jordan Guidance Counselor Local Scholarship Coordinator jjordan@nhvweb.net (908) 713-4130 Extn: 6378 Megan Grilli-Oesterle Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mgrilli-oesterle@nhvweb.net