Jones High School Seniors in FFA: There are numerous scholarships available through the National FFA Organization. Application opened on November 15 and closes on February 6. Apply at https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/local-engagement-programs-scholarships/
Jones High School Seniors: The WEOKIE Foundation is awarding 25 $2000 scholarships in their annual essay contest. Essay and application must be completed electronically no later than January 31, 2019. Go to www.weokie.org
ALERT DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!!!
APPLY TO BECOME A BURGER KING SCHOLAR:
High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico can apply to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2019-2020 school year!
High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible, and must be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.
Don’t miss your chance to become a BURGER KING Scholar. Apply today!
The application period for the 2019-2020 school year is open from Oct. 15, 2018 through Dec. 15, 2018.
http://burgerkingscholars.com/
Seniors the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship program is accepting applications for their $40000.00 scholarships for seniors that demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Apply at www.ReaganFoundation.org/scholarships Deadline is January 4, 2019
Jones High School Students: The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay contest is now open. Contest Deadline is January 18, 2019. Contest essay topic is:"Describe and Analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917." Top prize is $10,000.00. For more information see this link https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Getting-Started.aspx
Jones High School students: The Oklahoma City National Memorial 18th annual essay contest is open. Entry Deadline is January 25, 2019. For more information go to https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/learn/essaycontest/
Jones High School Seniors interested in the Medical Field: Apply for an 8 week paid internship as a OMRF Fleming Scholar. Application deadline is February 1. For more information and to apply go to https://omrf.org/about-omrf/education-outreach/fleming-scholar-program/application-information/
Congratulations to Jones High School Senior, Isabell Cook. Isabell was selected to serve on State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister's 2018-2019 Student Advisory Council.
OCS girls basketball team has forfeited tonight’s game due to lack of numbers. The JV boys game will start at 5:00 and the Varsity boys game will start at 6:30, these games will be played at OCS.
The December 8 ACT that was cancelled due to inclement weather has been rescheduled for this Saturday, December 15. Only students originally registered or on standby for December 8 test at Jones High School will be admitted to test on December 15. ACT should be sending email or expedited letter to anyone who was registered for December 8 test.
JHS Students and Parents: Attached is updated scholarship bulletin. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/270028/Scholarships_by_Deadline_Scholarship_Bulletin.docx
JHS Sophomores: As the spring semester of your sophomore year approaches, I would encourage to register and take ACT. You can register at www.actstudent.org
JHS students: The link below will take you to free ACT prep. https://academy.act.org
JHS SENIORS: Now that you have completed the Community Foundation and Jones High School Scholarship applications. You need to apply for the
Pete & Lela Stavros Scholarship
Eligibility:
Graduating Oklahoma high school seniors who are children and relatives of Oklahoma firefighters who are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (active or retired). All application materials will be reviewed by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association to verify the applicant’s relationship to an Oklahoma State Firefighters Association member.
Funds may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school.
The Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation was established following the retirement of Pete Stavros as director of legislation for the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. Scholarships given by the Pete and Lela Stavros Educational Foundation honor his career and service as a firefighter and promote the couple’s interests in providing educational opportunities for the children of Oklahoma’s firefighters. A permanent endowment fund was established at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in June 2002 and continues to receive contributions from association members across Oklahoma.
Deadline is March 1, 2019.
Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
JHS JUNIORS that will be first generation college students. You need to apply for the New Opportunity Scholars scholarship with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. This a $2000 award. Deadline is March 1, 2019. See Mr, Moses if you have any questions. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
JHS SENIORS: Now that you have completed the Community Foundation and Jones High School Scholarship applications. You need to apply for the
Fulmer Trombone and Musicians Scholarship
Eligibility:
Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school that participates in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.
Applicants must have an unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
Applicants must be eligible to participate or be enrolled in a college/university band or orchestra during their freshman year (full-time study at a 4 year institution).
Preference may be given to trombone players.
Financial need may be considered.
Funds may be used by full-time students for tuition, fees and books at any accredited, not-for-profit 4-year college or university. Payments are made directly to the school.
This scholarship was established in 2014 to honor the aspirations and values of Mr. Fred Fulmer and to support scholarships that encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education.
Deadline is March 1, 2019. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
JHS SENIORS: Now that you have completed the Community FOundation and Jones High School Scholarship applications. You need to apply for the
Friends of Kim Jones-Shelton Scholarship
Eligibility:
A graduating senior of a central Oklahoma high school with a GPA ≥ 3.5.
Must have financial need relating to a disability or challenging circumstance of the applicant or the applicant’s parent.
Preference is given to black female students.
Funds may be used for educational related expenses such as tuition, fees, and books at any academically accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution in the United States. Payments are made directly to the school.
The Friends of Kim Jones-Shelton scholarship was established by friends and family in 1999 to honor Kim’s service to the community.
Deadline is March 1, 2019. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
JHS SENIORS: Now that you have completed the Community FOundation and Jones High School Scholarship applications. You need to apply for the
Elsie Mae 'Nat' Glosemeyer Scholarship
Eligibility:
A graduate of one of the designated public high schools/alternative schools, or have attained a GED, in eastern Oklahoma County (east of I-35).
Financial need is considered.
The scholarship may be used at public schools (college or vocational) in Oklahoma. Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses. Payments are made directly to the school.
The Elsie Mae ‘Nat’ Glosemeyer Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by friends and family of Ms. Glosemeyer to honor her work with students participating in the Oklahoma Job Training Partnership Act. The scholarship honors her work with students who were ‘at-risk’ of not fulfilling their educational potential.
Deadline is March 1, 2019. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
JHS SENIORS: Now that you have completed the Community FOundation and Jones High School Scholarship applications. You need to apply for the
Dr. Eugene S. Briggs Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
Students who are residents of Oklahoma and are graduating, or have graduated, from an Oklahoma high school.
Must have a financial need.
Academic achievement, community service and need will all be reviewed in the application process.
Recipients of this scholarship must be enrolled full time in a course of study leading to a degree or certification at an academically accredited nonprofit institution in the United States.
Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses; payments are made directly to the school. Awards must be used within the immediate academic year after the award is granted.
The Lions of Oklahoma established this memorial trust fund to perpetually memorialize and show appreciation to a fellow Oklahoma Lion, Dr. Eugene S. Briggs. He was the former president of Phillips University and a past international president of Lions Clubs.
Deadline is March 1, 2019. Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships
JHS SENIORS: Now that you have completed the Community FOundation and Jones High School Scholarship applications. You need to apply for the
Commander Family Scholarship
Eligibility:
• The Commander Family Scholarship can only be used by students who are enrolled in full-time study at an academically accredited institution in the state of Oklahoma.
• Graduating seniors from high schools that participate in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network.
• Have an unweighted high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.79.
• Demonstrate leadership and participation in school activities, and demonstrate a desire to work.
The Commander Family Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of A.C. (Gus) Commander by his wife Ruth and son Ed. The Commander Family Scholarship is funded through the Commander Family Fund endowment.
Deadline is March 1, 2019.
Apply at www.occf.org/scholarships