Senior News Beyer Senior Awards Night May 17, 2017 Please notify Mrs. Pitts of any scholarships, finan- cial aid you receive so that you will be included in Awards Night! Please bring in copies of all awards asap! BHS News and Views February, 2017 Reminders: FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov Fin. Aid deadline March 2, 2017 We file Cal Grant forms electroni- cally for all seniors, no extra GPA verification form needed! It is not too late to file for financial aid, do it NOW!
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Senior News
Beyer Senior Awards Night
May 17, 2017
Please notify Mrs. Pitts of any scholarships, finan-
cial aid you receive so that you will be included in
Awards Night! Please bring in copies of all awards
asap!
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February, 2017
Reminders:
FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov
Fin. Aid deadline March 2, 2017
We file Cal Grant forms electroni-cally for all seniors, no extra GPA verification form needed!
It is not too late to file for financial aid, do it NOW!
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Important Information
B HS NEWS A ND V IEW S
You can still fill out your FAFSA!
FAFSA has been available since October 1st, but there is still plenty of time to apply. Re-
member, this year, parents use their 2015 income taxes to file FAFSA! Always go to
the FAFSA site at www.fafsa.gov to apply. Never pay to apply for financial aid. This form
will also determine your Cal Grant eligibility. No extra form is needed, I send your GPA
verification to the California Student Aid Commission electronically for every senior. The
deadline to apply is March 2, 2017.
CSU EPT/ELM placement tests: Take tests as early as possible, go to www.csustan.edu/testing to register and for information. You may test at CSU Stani-slaus for all CSU campuses ELM/EPT: Placement Tests must be taken no later than May 6, 2017, some campuses have earlier deadlines, check with your preferred campus! Early Star t Based on EPT/ELM results some students may be required to participate in Early Start. Students will receive no-tification of their Early Start requirement after they take the ELM/EPT.
Go to https://www.csustan.edu/testing to register.
For info and examples of test questions go to: https://www.ets.org/s/csu/pdf/csu_information_bulletin.pdf
MJC Testing at Beyer! MJC will be doing assessment testing here at Beyer on Febru-ary 16th. Sign up now with Mrs. Pitts
MJC application for Fall Term: If you applied for Spr ing 2017, you must reapply as a graduated student to attend for Summer/Fall 2017. See Mrs. Pitts if you have questions.
Check your college portals at LEAST once a week! There could be urgent messages for you to supply transcripts, fi-nancial aid documents, etc. if you miss important deadlines, your applications could be dropped!
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Repeated Scholarships
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation-For high school seniors whose parents are vineyard em-ployees. You can be attending either a community college or CSU/UC. Two $4000 scholarships and four $1000 scholarships are available. Go to www.cawgfoundation.org to apply. Deadline to apply is March 24, 2017,
Dan Savage Middle School High School Scholarship- $250 scholarship for awarded to a graduate of Savage Middle School. If you graduated from Dan Savage Middle School you are automatically eligible to apply. Go to Savage Middle School website to apply. Deadline to submit application is February 10, 2017.
North Modesto Kiwanis Scholarship– 15 $1000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors who have a 2.75, plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college in California. Preference is given to students whose annual family income is $75,000-$150,000. See Mrs. Pitts for an application. Deadline to apply is March 17, 2017.
The California Association of Collectors, Inc.-First place will receive $2500, second place will receive $2000, and third place will receive $1500. It’s a simple onepage application and a 700-1000 word essay on the “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years.” Download an application at www.cacesf.org. The online application will launch January 2 and must be submitted by March 30., 2017
Sons of Italy Scholarship: Applicant must be at least par tially of Italian descent. Applications are available online at www.sonsofitalyca.org Must be postmarked by March 1, 2017
Deadline extended! All Soroptimist Scholarships extended to 2/14/2017
Violet Richardson Award “Honoring Young Women” for Volunteer Action. Qualify: You are between the ages of 14 to 17; have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a prob-lem and trying to solve it; have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volun-teers. Amount of Club Award is $1,000. Applications available on Naviance list
Sign up for REMIND to get important information from Mrs. Pitts on your phone. Free text messages regarding scholarships, deadlines, college info! Text f6h39 to 81010
Soroptimist International Shirley Elke Scholarship: 500. Must be studying creative visual ar ts includ-ing drawing, painting, and graphic art. Application posted in Naviance scholarships Feb. 14, 2017
Soroptimists International of Modesto:4-$1000 Scholarships, based on financial need, academics, and demonstrated community service involving women or young girls. Cannot apply to this if you are applying for the Violet Richardson Award. Applications on Naviance scholarship list. Feb. 14, 2017
American Iris Society:$1500. For students who plan a career in hor ticulture or flor iculture, land-scaping, nursery production or a related field. Applications in the D wing. April 10, 2015
Stanislaus Community Foundation: Multiple scholarships available t/o community. Must have 2.5 gpa Go to http://www.stanislauscf.org/receive/scholarships March 2, 2017
Modesto Garden Club: 6 scholarships of 1500. each! Must be studying in the fields of agr iculture, ur -ban planning, environmental concerns, ecology, etc. Go to this site for more information and application: [email protected] By noon on April 5, 2017
Eula Mae Jett Scholarship: For those interested in the legal profession, i.e. legal secretary, cour t re-porter, paralegals, etc. NOT for those going to law school or criminal justice degrees. Application in D wing, March 1, 2017
CSU Stanislaus Scholarship Application is now available online. Go to
http://www.csustan.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ to apply. March 2, 2017
CAC California Assoc. of Collectors You must wr ite an essay about the impor tance of establishing good credit. 3 scholarships ranging from $1500.-$2500. go to cacesf.org to apply
March 30, 2017
Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarships Multiple scholarships available in our community with one application! Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Deadline to apply is http://www.stanislauscf.org/receive/scholarships March 2., 2017
Stanislaus County Women for Agriculture-Scholarships Open to both boys and gir ls who are pursuing a career in agriculture. Must have a 2.8 or higher GPA. Go to http://www.cwastanislaus.wordpress.com/ to apply. March 31, 2017
CAA/ESA Youth Scholarship For children of law enforcement and fire service personnel. $25,000 in
Repeated Scholarships
Repeated Scholarships
Mancini Music Scholarships: Many 600. scholarships awarded! See application for details. Applica-tion in the D wing or from Mr. Rivera Feb. 28, 2017
John L Hollis Christian Public Servants Scholarship- $750 scholarship for a senior intending for a ca-reer in public service (i.e. teaching, law enforcement, fire safety, nursing, public administration, political sci-ence, etc.). Must have a 3.0 GPA, participation in church or Christian ministries, plus community service. Application in D wing March 15, 2017
Oakdale Cowboy Museum: Must be involved in rodeo, livestock or animal production. Not based on financial need. Gpa 2.5. Go to http://www.oakdalecowboymuseum.org/scholarships for application Feb. 28, 2017
N. CA Cherry Blossom Festival: 2- $2000. Must be of Japanese descent. GPA 2.5, For info email [email protected] Applications in the D wing, March 11, 2017
Central Valley Opportunity Center CVOC: 1500. For low income students. Must have 3.0 GPA, Ap-plications in the D wing. March 31, 2017
Tzu Chai: 1,000. For seniors who have financial need, strong academics, and community service. GPA 3.0, Open to all ethnicities. For info and application, go to: https://nca.us.tzuchi.org/scholarship March 3, 2017
NDTA National Defense Transportation Scholarship: Several different scholarships for seniors who will attend a 2 year or 4 year college. Many majors fall under this scholarship, be sure to check it out. Appli-cation in D wing. March 11, 2017
Latino Seniors: Go to www.latinocollegedollars.org for info on a variety of scholarships available to you.
Cabrillo Clubs of California $500. Must be of Por tuguese descent, 3.5 gpa. Applicatiions in the D wing March 15, 2017
Sons of Italy Scholarship Must be of Italian descent. Apply online at www.osiaca.org March 1, 2017
Youth on Course Must attend a four year college or university, minimum 3.0 GPA, need and mer it based. Preference given to students with an active interest in golf, but not mandatory for consideration. https://youthoncourse.org February 28, 2017
New Scholarships!
Masonic Lodge Scholarship: 2.5 GPA, extra cur r iculars, financial need, essay, etc, Your or a relative must be a member of Masonic lodge or Eastern Star or Masonic Youth. Applications in D wing. March 18., 2017
Portuguese Education Foundation of Central Ca. Do not have to be of Por tuguese descent, but have to have shown an interest in language and culture by participation in organized activities. Go to [email protected] to apply March 6, 2017
Sylvan Educators Association: For seniors who attended a Sylvan distr ict school for at least 3 years or for those students who are dependents of Sylvan District Education Association Members. Go to www.sylvaned.com to apply March 10, 2017
Riverbank Federated Women’s Club Must be a Riverbank resident, zip code 95367. 3.0 GPA. leadership, community service, etc. Application in the D wing. April 4, 2017
Mid Valley Cowbelles For a student who plans a career in agr iculture or has a ma-jor that reflects agriculture. 2 year or 4 year college. www.midvalleycowbelles.com April 1, 2017
Stanislaus County Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship Up to $3000 awarded for those who will major in agriculture. 3.0 GPA, community service, etc. 2 or 4 year college. Email Travis Cardoso at [email protected] or Chelsea Baptista at [email protected] for application. March 24, 2017
Beard Elementary Scholarships Must have attended Elihu Beard Elementary
Dr. Ken Arnold $1000
Lee Tidball $400 3.0 GPA
Applications in the D wing, March 31, 2017
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New Scholarships!
The Women’s Auxiliary 2.5 GPA, for students of Afr ican American descent. $200-$1500.
Applications in the D wing. March 31, 2017
Stanislaus County Office of Education Scholarships SCOE Multiple scholarships offered in var ious areas depending on your major, i.e. education, agriculture, etc. Lots of different options for many students, be sure to check this out! Go to this website for complete list and applications:
