SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009 Seniors and Parents, We are entering the final nine weeks of your high school years! These last few weeks are going to be filled with so many fun events, from your Senior Year Prom to Spring Break, and Grad Nite in Orlando to End of the Year Senior Banquets and Picnics. Through it all, please do not forget that you need to remain focused on your academic work. I want you to enjoy your time at Socastee High School, but I also want you to be prepared for Graduation and moving on to College. There are a lot of great scholarships remaining. Keep searching online for those scholarships that are advertised here. It s not too late to apply, but you need to get on it right away. Many opportunities can pass you by if you don t take the time or put forth the effort to find the money to pay for school. If you have not applied for FAFSA you must do it NOW!! Get your tax information and go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please do not delay on this any longer. It could mean the difference between attending the school of your choice or not attending at all. See me if you still have concerns. At the end of this newsletter I am attaching an application for the Socastee High School Scholarships. Every year this high school awards over $20,000 in scholarships to the graduating class. EVERY SENIOR is eligible to apply for this money!! If you do not have any other money in scholarships you should apply. Be sure to attach a current senior photo to your application!! Do not give up on your Senior Year now!! Teachers are still taking attendance and colleges are still reviewing your final transcript. Even if you have received an acceptance letter, a school may revoke it due to poor attendance or low grades at the end of the year. Do not let your attendance, discipline, or poor grades get in the way of graduation. I am very proud of this entire class and I want to do everything I can to help you succeed, but I cannot do it for you. Please let me know if you are struggling or if you need help. As a reminder, this newsletter will no longer be mailed to your home. As always, you can access it online in two formats at sh.horrycountyschools.net, and I ll always be glad to e-mail one with active links to any e-mail account. Please feel free ask. Robb Urbaniak Senior Class Counselor SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS The following scholarships are specific to Socastee High School Seniors. These applications can be found attached at the end of this newsletter and all scholarships should be returned to Mr. Urbaniak in guidance by the listed deadline. Late applications will not be honored! SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Socastee High School offers scholarship opportunities for members of the graduating class of 2009. These scholarships are available to ANY senior that has applied to any 4 year college or technical school to further their education beyond high school. Decision is based on a committee of faculty members. Application can be found at the end of this newsletter and in Mr. Urbaniak s office. Deadline to submit is May 1, 2009. Senior photo of the applicant should accompany each application. JUDY S. CHANCE TEACHER S SCHOLARSHIP Teachers of Socastee High School created this scholarship in loving memory of a dear friend, teacher, inspiration, and guiding force to all who knew her. The purpose is to keep alive the educational goals of SHS through a fund which will help students who plan a career in education or other worthwhile pursuits. Applicants do not need to pursue a career in education to apply. Applicants should be well rounded, community-minded, involved in academic and extracurricular activities. Deadline to submit is May 1, 2009. Applications should be returned to Mr. Urbaniak in guidance. HORRY COUNTY ACT/SAT SCHOLARSHIPS This is a one time scholarship for seniors enrolled in HCS that meet the requirements of the district and ACT/SAT plan. $500 will be offered for students that meet the criteria on each test, for a total of $1000. Find more information about this opportunity with Mr. Urbaniak in the guidance office. This is a great opportunity! BILL SMITH MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP (ANY STUDENT THAT HAS APPLIED TO COASTAL) - The purpose of this fund is to encourage and promote academic excellence among students at Socastee High School, with special emphasis on mathematics, by providing financial assistance, recognition and to reward a graduating high school senior accepted for admission to Coastal Carolina University. Awards are for one academic year and are not renewable. Deadline to submit is April 15, 2009. Applications can be found in this newsletter or in guidance and should be returned to Mr. Urbaniak before the deadline.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS FAFSA File your FAFSA for FREE at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have any questions or concerns about this form please see Mr. Urbaniak in Guidance. There are a lot of great resources to make this process easier. Any student applying for any money for college must complete the FAFSA. Don t every pay to do this form. It is FREE to complete. The South Carolina Student Loan Corporation has some great resources on their website. They also publish a free GUIDE that every parent and student should read. Find it at this website. GRAND STRAND RUNNING CLUB The Grand Strand Running Club would like to offer two $1,000.00 scholarships to a Grand Strand high school graduating female and male senior. To be eligible, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. The applicant must also be a member of his/her school s cross country team or track team. Applicants must see Mr. Urbaniak for more information. Deadline is March 31, 2009. THE MYRTLE BEACH MARATHON SCHOLARSHIP Two, one time $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded annually to one female and one male scholar athlete who has participated in any Myrtle Beach Marathon event as either a participant or volunteer. To be eligible, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required. The students must also be a part of one of their school s athletic teams. Applications can be found in Guidance. Deadline is March 31, 2009. OCEAN VIEW MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The Ocean View Memorial Foundation annually awards $100,000 to students who are residents of the Grand Strand community. Students may receive up to $2,500 renewable award. Consideration is given based on scholastic achievement. Applications can be found in guidance and should be submitted prior to April 1, 2009. Letters of recommendation are necessary. Please act quickly on this valuable opportunity!!! VIRTUAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP 2009 Business, marketing and personal finance students currently enrolled in their junior and senior years of high school throughout the United States are eligible for the scholarship. The applications will be judged nationally and the scholarship amount is $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. The application is accessible at www.knowledgematters.com/scholarships. Application due by April 1, 2009. THE GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. The Garden Club would like to sponsor a student so that he/she can attend Camp Wildwood over the summer. The camp offers an opportunity for young men and women to acquire the awareness, skills and commitment for the future of our natural world. At the end of the camp, two 1 st year campers are each chosen to receive a $500.00 scholarship and are invited to attend Camp Wildwood II the following year. Please see Mr. Urbaniak if you are interested. Deadline is April 3, 2009. STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Looking for a quick easy scholarship with no essay and no minimum GPA? Simply log on to www.student-view.com to complete a quick application. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2009. THIRD ANNUAL ALEXANDRIAN BOOK CLUB Students who share a love of literature may apply for this scholarship. This one time scholarship of $500 is awarded to an Horry County Senior. Applications can be found in guidance. Deadline to submit an application is April 20, 2009. AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST Students who have read Anthem or The Fountainhead can find the rules for an essay contest at www.aynrand.org/contests. Deadline for essay to be submitted is April 25, 2009. Over $57,000 in prize money! LOW COUNTRY HERB SOCIETY The Low Country Herb Society is offering a $1,200.00 scholarship to a graduating Georgetown-Horry County student, or an entering student at HGTC. Applicants must show an interest in studying horticulture or the culinary arts with a possible future interest in herbs. Applications can be found in guidance. Applications must be received by April 30, 2009. VIRGINIA TECH LOCAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - The local chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association will offer a five-hundred dollar ($500) scholarship to a graduating senior to attend Virginia Tech in the 2009-10 school year. See Mr. Urbaniak to request a scholarship application. Applications must be returned by May 1, 2009. Please contact Colonel Andy Kiracofe, Socastee High School at 293-9104 or e-mail akiracofe@horrycountyschools.net. SC TEACHERS AND CAREER CHANGERS SC Student Loan is offering several loans to qualified students. Applicants may apply for both programs, but they can only receive funding from one. The maximum loan amount per academic year is $2,500. Applications can be found in Guidance. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2009. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP- up to $2,800 for the fist year of college towards the cost of attendance. Requirement is 3.0 GPA. No application is required. Awarded by the college financial aid office.
LIFE SCHOLARSHIP- Student must be a resident of South Carolina. Award is up to $5,000 (renewable) a year to attend a 4-year college in SC or up to the cost of tuition plus $300 for books a year to attend a two-year or technical college (in SC). Must meet 2 of 3 criteria: 3.0 GPA at the end of senior year; 1100 SAT or 24 ACT; top 30% of graduating class. Technical Colleges require only the 3.0 GPA. No application is required. Awarded by the college financial aid office. PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP - Student must be a resident of South Carolina. Award is up to $6,700 (renewable) a year to attend a 4-year college in SC. Must meet ALL 3 criteria: 3.5 GPA at the end of senior year; 1200 SAT or 27 ACT; top 6% of graduating class. OR 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 32 ACT. Application is required. LIFE AND PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS also have ENHANCEMENTS attached for students declaring Math or Science as their major. These must declared freshman year. Additional money awarded for remaining 3 years. More information can be found at www.che.sc.gov. Teacher Cadets Please see Mr. Urbaniak for an additional scholarship opportunity. The Ken Bower Scholarship is available to all students registered in Teacher Cadets last fall. Softball Players Please see Mr. Urbaniak for an additional scholarship opportunity. The Shanna Stines and Savannah Edgar Softball Scholarship is available to all seniors on the team. Pick up an application in the guidance office and return it by May 1, 2009. SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES ***www.fastweb.com ***www.cappex.com ***www.scstudentloan.org ***www.scholarshipprograms.org ***www.collegeboard.com ***www.che.sc.gov ***www.collegenet.com ***www.college-scholarships.com ***www.collegequest.com ***www.theoldschool.org ***www.brokescholar.com ***www.myfreedegree.com ***www.volunteermatch.org ***www.fidm.edu/college ***www.findtuition.com OPEN HOUSE DATES and COLLEGE VISITS IMPORTANT! You should still be making arrangements to visit your top college and university choices. There are a lot of open houses in the spring. If you are still undecided on a school arrange a campus tour or visit during open house. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GRADUATION DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR JUNE 4, 2009 AT 3 PM AT THE MYRTLE BEACH CONVENTION CENTER. MORE INFORMATION WILL SOON FOLLOW. INFORMATION ABOUT ORDERING CAPS AND GOWNS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MRS. SPEER 293-9025 Want to get a head start on your Spring Cleaning-The Socastee High School Leadership Class is hosting a Spring Yard Sale to benefit school teachers in Fond Parisien, Haiti on April 18th. Please contact Allie Hilliard if you are interested in donating items for the sale. Contact Information: Allie Hilliard (843)293-2513, ext. 2213 or through email ahilliard@horrycountyschools.net. Students diagnosed with disabilities will find additional financial aid opportunities at the following website: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/displaypage.do?parentfolderid=84 Please take the time to browse this website and find information for students with LD, ADHD, Hearing impairment, among other diagnosis. UPCOMING EVENTS Third Nine Weeks Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, March 31 during advisory. Please make sure you are passing your classes so that nothing will prevent you from graduating. Any student who would like an unofficial copy of his/her transcript can come to my office. If you have questions or concerns about your graduation status please come and talk to me. I strongly encourage you to take another look at your transcript to make sure all the information is correct.
SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2009 Please attach a current senior photo to this application. VERY IMPORTANT Name: College planning to attend (if decision is not made, please explain): Intended Major: Extracurricular activities and community service: Special Awards or Recognition: Scholarships Received (name and amount) and/or Financial Aid Received: In 50 words or less, explain why you deserve the SHS Scholarship: Complete this application and return to Guidance by May 1, 2009. To be completed by Mr. Urbaniak GPA SAT Verbal SAT Math ACT Class Rank out of.
Judy S. Chance Teachers Scholarship Application Socastee High School 4900Socastee Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Teachers of Socastee High School created the Judy S. Chance Teachers Scholarship in 1997 in loving memory of Judy S. Chance: a friend, teacher, inspiration, and guiding force to all who knew her. The purpose of this scholarship is to keep alive the educational goal of Socastee High School through a fund which will help students who plan a career in education or other worthwhile pursuits. Dedication, character, scholarship, motivation, and need will be used to determine the recipients. Applicants should be well rounded, community-minded students involved in a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. Please return the completed application to Mr. Urbaniak by May 1, 2009. Please attach a current senior photo to this application. VERY IMPORTANT Applicant s Name Year of Graduation Explain why you think you deserve the Judy S. Chance Scholarship: Describe your most meaningful learning experience:
Explain your philosophy of life: (What are your guiding principles?) List extracurricular and community service activities. Also list any job you currently hold Please have your parents describe your financial need: Along with this application, please submit two letters of recommendation. One must from an adult outside of the school who is not related to you. Name of references: Phone Number Phone Number Applicant s Signature Parent s Signature Submittal Date
Bill Smith Mathematics Scholarship Coastal Carolina University Applicants Socastee High School 4900Socastee Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 The purpose of this fund is to encourage and promote academic excellence among students at Socastee High School, with special emphasis on mathematics, by providing financial assistance, recognition and to reward a graduating high school senior accepted for admission to Coastal Carolina University. The University Scholarship Committee will make awards annually to an individual or individuals selected by the principal and faculty of Socastee High School. Awards are for one academic year and are not renewable. Please attach a current senior photo to this application. VERY IMPORTANT RETURN TO MR. URBANIAK IN GUIDANCE BEFORE APRIL 15, 2009 APPLICANT NAME: MAJOR TO BE TAKEN AT COASTAL CAROLINA : HOW DO YOU INTEND TO USE MATHEMATICS: WHAT MATH COURSES HAVE YOU TAKEN AT SOCASTEE: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS: To be completed by Mr. Urbaniak GPA SAT Verbal SAT Math ACT Class Rank out of.