Scholarship Opportunities Class of 2020
Financial Resources • Every opportunity for free money, money that does not have to be paid back, should be looked into closely and pursued! • Free money means Grants and Scholarships
ERHS Financial Resources • Elk River High School proudly administers a wide-ranging scholarship program! • Money is donated by local businesses, service organizations, clubs, foundations and families.
These scholarships cover the full range of post-secondary schools: • 4-year colleges and universities • 2-year technical/vocational schools • 2-year community colleges • Trade certification programs (ie:Lineworker/Cosmetologist/Electrician)
Why Apply? You must be willing to apply to be considered for any awards, so please do not rule yourself out. Take the time to view all the opportunities. and Fill out all the applications that match your needs and plans.
2020 Local Scholarship Drive Goes Live: Opens at 8:00 am March 2 nd and Closes on March 16 th • Pay close attention to this firm deadline. • Avoid waiting until the last minute!
Local Scholarship Drive Categories 2 Sections A & B: • SECTION A: This section is for scholarships that have their own unique custom application • Each scholarship must be applied for separately • These scholarships will be listed by name • The donors choose their own recipient(s)
Local Scholarship Drive Categories 2 Sections A & B: • SECTION B: is a list of many different scholarships that use one common application • you will complete one application and say ‘yes’ to the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for • Pay close attention to the donor’s criteria; this is what the donor or scholarship committee will be using when they chose the recipient
External Scholarships • Are listed under External Scholarships link • Are available to anyone that meets the criteria • Are active and updated as information is provided to us • These are not affiliated with ERHS and are not part of our school program
The Essay • Note carefully which applications require an essay. • Take the time to write it thoughtfully and clearly. • Responses are strongly considered in decisions. • Make it match donor’s ‘topic’ request. • Make it grammatically correct so it represents you well .
Uploading the Essay • Make sure you carefully read instructions on what format to upload your essay. A .pdf is most common . Remember sometimes google docs have sharing permission restrictions. If you have any questions regarding uploading documents please go to the counseling office or sign up for an Elk Time session.
This is what 300 words looks like A tiny mouse was born between two bags of corn kernels in a cargo ship’s hold. Her mother had been chased away and had disappeared out of view. Frightened, the baby mouse snuggled between the bags and waited. The waves rocked the vessel gently and she soon fell asleep. A loud horn startled her out of her dreams. The ship stopped, and many voices were heard, along with footsteps going back and forth. The mouse stood still, her heart pounding like a drum roll, until someone lifted up one of the bags and yelled, "Marcos, hand me the broom. I found another mouse!" As he turned to look at the mouse again, she had disappeared. She was already making her way out of the boat, scurrying between people's legs, down the ramp and onto the dock. Someone stepped on her tail, but she managed to escape. The baby mouse stopped running and looked around. The warm sand felt good under her paws. The salty wind blew gently between her ears, carrying dolphins' conversations and seagulls' cries. The mouse could see the ship from far away. She watched as sailors, appearing to be the size of corn kernels, went up and down the ramp, carrying wooden cases and other supplies. The baby mouse realized how hungry she was. She nibbled on a seaweed and spat it back out. She was lucky enough to find a plump, juicy berry to fill up her minuscule stomach. She lingered a bit longer to watch the sunset, reflecting on the sea in a million colors, and then yawned. Using a piece of sea sponge as a pillow, the little mouse snuggled in an empty seashell and drifted off to sleep. That was the beginning of her new life as a sea mouse. (297 words)
Local Scholarship Drive • Awarded over 160 scholarships • Totaling over $130,000 • Scholarship awards are announced at a ceremony in May. Recipients and their families will be invited.
Live Online • Elk River High School Website Homepage . Click the ‘Counseling’ tab . Select ‘Scholarships’ from the drop down menu • Or directly at: http://www.isd728.org/domain/1185
May 6th Award Ceremony • Many of our donors choose to be at the ceremony. • Donors want to personally award their scholarships and meet the recipients. • Postcards are sent the week before ceremony to those who have been awarded dollars. • Please RSVP!
RSVP • RSVP (let us know if you are or are not attending). • This extends to the donors the courtesy of knowing they are actually going to be able to see and meet you. • Please be considerate of your donor’s time and interest in your future.
• You are not limited in the number of applications you can submit. • We do ask that you complete applications thoroughly and carefully. • Make application represent you and your potential well.
• Good luck! See you online! • Local Scholarships live online, ERHS website, March 2nd through the 16 th ONLY • http://www.isd728.org/domain/1185
IMPORTANT DATES ● Tuesday, May 19th - Cap and Gowns will be distributed in Advisory class. Seniors will walk/bus to Elk River elementary schools for the Farewell Tour. ● Friday, May 29th - SENIORS LAST DAY!! Seniors turn in Chromebooks during Advisory. ● Thursday, June 4th ○ The senior breakfast is at 7:00 am ○ Practice is at 7:30 am. You are required to be at practice. ● Graduation is on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Please be at the high school at 6:15 pm with your cap and gown on. Portrait pictures will begin at 6:45 pm.
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