Juniors Information: Scholarships, College, Future Plans
Just a quick note – we launched the College Board Opportunity Scholarships (CBOS) a little over a year ago on Good Morning America (December 2018). Students, in their junior year, can enter this scholarship program. We are awarding 25 million dollars over the next 5 years to students who do the typical things as they prepare for life after high school. Just by joining the scholarship program, and completing some basic tasks, your kids enter into a drawing for the various scholarships. Scholarship names are pulled monthly. There are quite a few winners in Illinois!
As of today, 62 students have signed up for the program at your school. I have a feeling other students may be interested in tossing their hat in the ring for the opportunity to earn scholarships through this program!
Here are a few items that explain the program along with some helpful attachments.
Renata Elvey, Associate Director, K-12
State and District Partnerships
The College Board
8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 900N, Chicago, IL 60631
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Clearing a path for all students to own their future.
QUESTBRIDGE
The College Prep Scholars Program: Scholarships and awards for outstanding high school juniors from low-income backgrounds. Deadline to apply is March 24, 2022.
Questbridge Poster with QR Code
Scholarship for Junior Girls
College scholarships and an outstanding and fun growth experience for one of your junior girls.
Distinguished Young Women is a non-profit run by volunteers, and there are no fees to enter. Last year alone, participants received more than $2 million in cash scholarships. Our program also works with almost 100 colleges and universities across the country to provide opportunities for our participants to further their education. Last year, $1 billion of college-granted scholarships were available to participants! The categories are: scholastic achievement (25%), personal interview (25%), self-expression (15%), talent (20%), and physical fitness as demonstrated through an aerobics routine (15%).
DYW of Illinois Flyer 2020
DEADLINE: March 31, 2019
Our Mission. Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments.
PROGRAM: Cirkled in
AWARD: $2500
WHO MAY APPLY: 8th-12th students, with no minimum GPA, no income requirements, and no long essay to write. Students can use the award for any educational-related need (tuition, books & supplies, etc).
HOW TO APPLY: Cirkled Scholarship 2022
DEADLINE: March 31, 2022
Powerpoint Presented to all Juniors 11/2021 from the Counselors
"What should you be doing in high school right now?"