FHSD College and Career Newsletter

Job Shadowing Spring 2026.pdf

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Free Webinar: Financial Aid 101 & Understanding Award Letters

Designed for students of all grades and stages of the college planning process, this session explains essential financial aid terms used by colleges. Learn how grants, loans, and scholarships work, as well as what seniors should look for when comparing financial aid award letters.

Feb 12, 2026; 7:00-7:30 pm Central Time

Financial Aid 101 & Understanding Award Letters

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417587351861/WN_OthO6ChJQsKsRzc3JBK8hA

In addition to our live webinar, you might be interested in going to our website Mentors4College to watch and/or review the slides from our previous webinar: Making the Most of Your High School Summers, which gives helpful tips for students who are looking for ways to continue the college planning process and engage in enrichment opportunities beyond the school year.

Regardless of what grade level you are or where you are in the post high school planning process, you can sign up to work with a mentor. We are happy to help!

Full Tuition Scholarships for Students with Financial Need

James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program to Award up to 50 renewable scholarships covering the cost of tuition for Missouri students.

Qualified applicants must:

Be Missouri residents
Be a graduating senior at a Missouri High School with a 2.5 GPA or higher or completed one or two full years at a Missouri community college with sufficient credits to permit transfer to an accredited 4-year college at the sophomore or junior level with a GPA of 2.25 or higher
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year college for the entire upcoming academic year
Demonstrate financial need

Applications accepted online through February 26, 2026 at scholarshipamerica.org/westlake.

Please share this great scholarship opportunity with your students.

Click here for a flyer about the James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program.

Cuivre River Scholarship

Cuivre River Electric Scholarships-amounts vary up to $1,000 -Deadline April 10. Requirements: High school senior or college student living in the Cuivre River electric service area, 2.5 GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, personal narrative. Apply online at: https://cuivre.com/scholarships

Mizzou Summer Mini-Med School

High School Mini-Med School at the University of Missouri Columbia is returning this June for two sessions. Session 1 runs from June 7-11, and Session 2 is from June 14-18.

This overnight camp is for current Missouri high school juniors (rising seniors) who are interested in a career in medicine. Students will attend lectures and will participate in the same Patient Based Learning (PBL) curriculum that Mizzou medical students do. We will have lots of hands-on clinical experiences, time our simulation and anatomy centers and social events in the evenings. This is a great experience for anyone who is considering medical school after college.

The cost for this camp is $650, which includes all the camp fees, lodging, camp deposit of $50 and meals. There are some scholarships available, and the application is free to complete.

The application is now open and is due March 13 along with a transcript and a letter of recommendation from a past or current science teacher. For more information about the camp and the application visit: https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/education/pre-med-outreach-programs/mini-medical-school

Mizzou Mini Med School 2026.pdf

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Heavy Metal Summer Camp

Local 36 Sheet Metal Workers and SMACNA St. Louis are hosting the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, a free two week hands-on summer program for high school students interested in skilled trades and technical careers.

Dates: July 14 to July 24
Eligible Ages: 17 to 19

This is a structured career exploration program. Students will gain real world exposure to the HVAC and sheet metal trade through hands-on work with contractors and instruction at our training center. Program completion also provides advantages for students who later apply to our registered apprenticeship program.

Students who complete the program receive a starter tool kit and work boots at no cost.

Spots are limited. Students must apply online and will be required to upload a resume and letters of recommendation.

We would appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with students who prefer hands-on learning or are exploring alternatives to a traditional four year college path.

The application link and a short overview video are included below.

📌 Sign up here!

📽️ Watch this video to see the camp in action!

UMSL Summer Bridge Program

The University of Missouri-St. Louis Bridge Program has begun its recruitment of area high school students for participation in the 2026 Summer Academy, virtual Bridge to the ACT Summer Intensive, and Spend the Summer WRITE! Workshop Series!

The Summer Academy will be offered Monday through Friday, June 22 – July 10 (7:45 am - 12:00 pm) on the University of Missouri- St. Louis north campus. Students who possess the following criteria are eligible to apply:

· Currently enrolled in grades 9th – 10th, in a St. Louis metropolitan area high school

· Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher

· Enrolled in or have completed Algebra

· Behavioral or Disciplinary Report

Bridge to the ACT will be offered June 1 – 5 (7:45 am to 12:00 pm) virtually, and Spend the Summer WRITE! will be offered June 12 or 19. (1:00-3:00 PM) in person. Students who possess the following criteria are eligible to apply:

Currently enrolled in 11th grade, in a St. Louis metropolitan area high school
Previously taken the ACT and able to provide an ACT Score Report (Bridge to the ACT only)

All three of these summer programs have an application deadline of Friday, May 22, 2026.

For more details and to register, go to: https://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/

Summer Opportunity for Students with 504s or IEPs

The Starkloff Disability Institute’s Dream Big Career Camp supports youth ages 14–21 in exploring career pathways, building transition skills, and preparing for the workforce. Through partnerships with employers such as Bayer, Nestlé Purina, and World Wide Technology, students gain hands-on exposure to high-demand career fields.

A flyer is attached with registration details for upcoming information sessions about the 2026 Dream Big Career Camp. If families unable to attended an information session they are encouraged to contact the Dream Big Coordinator at dgiuffrida@starkloff.org or 314-860-2238.

Dream Big Career Camp Flyer 2026.pdf

See Program Information and List of Pre-College Programs

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Joyce Ivy Foundation Scholarships For High School Girls

The Joyce Ivy Foundation is pleased to announce that the application for our 2026 Summer Scholars Program is now open! This is for academically high-achieving young women in 9th, 10th and 11th grades. Our full and partial scholarships enable young women in the Midwest to attend residential pre-college programs at one of our partner institutions based on demonstrated financial need; scholarships cover the cost of tuition, room and board, travel expenses, and supplies. Please see below for more information.

Apply to Summer Scholars 2026 Program

College Preview Night Featuring U of Memphis, Drake, U of Louisville and U of Cincinnati

We’re excited to host a Junior Preview Night on February 23 at the LiUNA Event Center for the Class of 2027! This event will introduce students to our undergraduate academic programs, student life, scholarships, and more.

The event is FREE, but advance registration is required. Students may register using the Registration Link or by scanning the QR code on the attached materials.

Date: Monday, February 23
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: LiUNA Event Center
Address: 4532 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63127

Registration Link

Junior Preview Night 2026.pdf