Viking College & Career Newsletter

Seniors | AC Lab, Mods 1–2

• Ms. Seuc will meet with seniors planning to attend STLCC in the Spring through the Make It Count dual enrollment program.
• Seniors must have made a plan with Mr. Kee to make sure all graduation requirements are met by the end of first semester to participate. If you are unsure if you are on the list, email me and I will check!
• Learn more about Make It Count HERE.

Trades Talk — September 25

Juniors & Seniors | AC Lab, Mods 1–2

• Ms. Rice will share information about what that looks like and talk about an upcoming October 22 field trip to Alberici Constructors
• Students must attend the Trades Talk session during AC Lab on Friday, September 25th in the counseling office to be invited to the field trip. Limited spaces available.

The field trip will include hands-on experiences with:

• Welding
• Skid loaders
• Cranes
• Drones
• Concrete construction
• Rigging
  
  

You do not need to use the QR code on the flier to sign up until after the meeting—just email me and I’ll add you to the AC Lab session. Students interested in the field trip, must attend the info session.

Future in Action is a non-profit organization run by Ms. Peggy Hull that assists students with their college application process. Her programming is FREE and targeted towards students of color and first-generation college students, but is open to families and students of all high school aged students.

Questions?
Reach out to Ms. Dodge at jdodge1@parkwayschools.org or Ms. Hull at phull@futureinaction.org

Learn more about Future in Action here!

Student Sign Up!

Parent Sign Up!

Juniors and Seniors may sign up in SchooLinks to receive a pass to come to the counseling office to meet with the admissions rep. Admissions reps will go over admissions criteria, campus life, scholarships, financial aid, and important deadlines.

If your parents havent done so, make sure to remind your parents to complete the FERPA Release Agreement in Infinite Campus. If they signed it before the technology glitch, they will need to get it resigned. This is REQUIRED for you to request any official transcripts in SchooLinks.

Instructions to request transcript in SchooLinks can be found here.

• Select Indiana colleges (see below!) have fee waivers during the week of September 21 - 25.
• Southern Illinois University - Carbondale - Apply for FREE until October 31st.
• Tennessee State University - Apply for FREE during the month of September.
• University of Nebraska - Apply for FREE using the code HUSKER through September 30th.

Join us for a guided tour of our newly renovated classrooms, skills labs, and simulation spaces while learning more about our nursing programs. If you are interested in pursuing a nursing career, we encourage you to attend and discover what UMSL Nursing has to offer, including:

• More than 100 healthcare provider partnerships throughout the St. Louis region
• State-of-the-art learning and simulation environments
• No secondary application
• No entrance exam requirement

RSVP Here!

Scholarships are always posted on SchooLinks!

Login and follow these instructions:

College → Scholarship Matching → Type in your Zip Code → Click Next (You do not have to fill out the boxes.) → View Matches → District Posted (Top Right Corner)

Below are some scholarships that have upcoming deadlines.
Click on the flier to go to the website to learn more about the opportunity!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

The 2027 application is available here for high school students graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year through 5 pm Eastern on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) is dedicated to serving students and opening avenues to access the benefits of higher education and advocating for the maintenance of high ethical standards in the financial aid profession.

We want to know who is making a difference and inspiring you to fulfill your dreams of a post-secondary education! Share your inspiring story with us and be considered for a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:
Open to any 2027 Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri in Fall 2027.

Apply!

The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship was established by Progress 64 West, a partnership of citizens, businesses, and civic leaders. The Scholarship aims to support, encourage, and foster young entrepreneurs who go to school and live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County. One-year scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to winning applicants for use at vocational schools or at two-and four-year colleges and universities in the upcoming academic year.
Apply!

How to Apply – FAQs

Tips, Tools, & Tutorials – Videos

The 2027 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.

The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2027. MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2027-28. Some important applicant details include:

• Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States.
• Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose St. Louis #9 as their sponsoring Lodge. The top three male applicants and the top three female applicants to St. Louis #9 will be awarded $200 each.

Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards contest opens on September 1, 2026. Legacy Awards provide $6,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 400 national awards. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

For any questions, please contact me at Beth Schnettler, Scholarship Chair at Beth12523@gmail.com.