C&CC Monthly Newsletter

Some items you will need to be successful:

• Activities Chart/Resume
• Letters of Recommendation (from teachers, pastor, employer, coach, etc.)
• FAFSA Student Aid Report
• Photos, Certificates, Proof of Involvement

Renaissance Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 1 & May 1

PCC Foundation Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 1

Al Forthan Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 6

McDonalds Hacer Scholarship (Hispanic heritage/senior) due Feb. 6

Bruin Pride Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 10

ACPE Technology Careers Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 20

Daniel Paul Memorial Scholarship (senior athletes)-due Feb. 23

Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship-(seniors, Asian/Pacific Islanders) due March 1

Ford Family Foundation Scholarship (seniors)-due March 1

PCC Future Connect-(seniors) due March 1

OSAC Scholarship (seniors)-due March 1

PNACAC Scholarships (seniors)-due March 15

SBHS Alumni Scholarship (seniors) due March 24

MHCC Foundation Scholarship (seniors) due March 31

Gresham Rotary MHCC Scholarship-(seniors) due April 7

Diversity in Leadership in Oregon Scholarship (seniors) due March 1

Horatio Alger Scholarship (juniors) due March 15

Other Horatio Alger Scholarships (trades, target major or state scholarships) due March 15

OSEA Guy Davis Scholarship (seniors) due March 1 Must. have a parent in OSEA union

Reach for Your Peak Scholarship (seniors, Oregonians) due May 8

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/ this list breaks scholarships out by date/major/age etc.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
https://oregoncis.uoregon.edu
www.chegg.com/scholarships
www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships
www.fastweb.com

https://oregongoestocollege.org/pay/scholarships

www.goingmerry.com

Seniors: Learn more and apply here

Remember, the Krueger Scholarship has TWO parts. One is the online application that goes to US Bank and the second part is an optional 10 page exhibit document emailed to: neuenschwander@gresham.k12.or.us. Do NOT just share the exhibit pages from your drive. They must be emailed. See the instructions manual here.

This scholarship, funded by the efforts of SBHS Alumni, asks students to reflect on their "personal growth" with a 1000 word essay.

Learn more here.

If students plan to attend MHCC in the fall of 2023, this is the scholarship to do! There are multiple scholarships available to seniors with one online application. One is particularly great, the MHCC Foundation Scholarship, and is worth over $5300 to one Barlow student. Completing the application is a terrific way to enhance the benefits of the Oregon Promise, too.

If you are planning to attend PCC, take a look at the Future Connect Scholarship. This is a great support opportunity for first generation, low-income students to pay for college and many other helpful benefits, too.

Thursday, Feb 23, both lunches in the College & Career Center

Sign up here.

What to bring:

• Social Security Number, if you have one
• Your phone for verification process
• Your address
• Your date of birth

Seniors, have you completed the two items needed to access your free Oregon Promise grant funds?

1. Complete the Oregon Promise application by June 1

2. Complete the FAFSA or ORSAA by June 1

Remember, seniors must have a 2.0 GPA or better and plan to attend an Oregon Community College in the fall. There is no second chance to go back later to apply for these funds.

Come experience the largest Youth Career Expo for NW students on February 22nd. Load the bus at 10:00 am join us to learn about the variety of career opportunities in the Portland Metro Area. Try hands-on activities, network with those in the field you are interested in, and get your questions answered. Open to Juniors and Seniors. Sack lunch is provided unless you want to bring your own. This will fill quickly so sign up today.

The Daniel Paul scholarship will be awarded to a 2023 graduating senior from SBHS. The scholarship will go to a student-athlete that has inspired and energized others. To learn more, go to www.danielpaulscholarship.org

Applicants must meet the following requirements and provide the listed materials:

1. Graduate from Barlow High School and college-bound
2. 3.2 GPA or higher
3. Have participated in sports and athletics throughout their high school career
4. Be able to demonstrate active participation in student life and/or the community while in high school
5. Embody many of the traits and attributes of Daniel Paul, including but not limited to leadership, athleticism, inquisitiveness, inclusivity, relentlessness, kind, generous, adventurous, compassionate.

PLEASE remember to include TWO letters of recommendation in your application. Please see the Daniel Paul Scholarship website for directions.

Smart Start Sweepstakes

The Smart Start Sweepstakes gives parents a chance to win $250 in an OCSP account. Parents can visit the website and enter the Sweepstakes. https://www.oregoncollegesavings.com/smart-start-sweepstakes , the Sweepstakes ends February 28, 2023

The ASVAB is an in-depth career exploration tool. We offer juniors and seniors a chance to learn what their strengths are, and how to combine them with their interests, to find a career. The test is free, private, and allows a student to use the search tool for 2 years.

Sign up today for the February 9th, 11:30 test in the library. Results are reviewed on February 23rd at 11:30 in the library.

A core goal of PNCB's strategic plan is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community to support a growing pediatric nursing workforce. See a current demographic profile of certified pediatric nurses.
About this scholarship:
This scholarship supports the education of an undergraduate nursing student who:
- Identifies with an ethnic or culturally diverse background, racial diversity, gender diversity, disability, or otherwise a member of a historically marginalized community and
- Is pursuing a degree to become a registered nurse and
- Has a strong interest in pediatric nursing for their future.
Additional qualification criteria:
- Acceptance into or current part-time or full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate nursing program.
- Must have an expected graduation date within four years or less.
- Must be in good standing academically, GPA of 3.0 to 4.0 (based on a 4-point system).

Apply here.

If you are a junior or senior interested in learning more about Christian colleges, plan to attend this event.

Portland Area Christian College Fair

Monday, March 6 6-8pm

Portland Christian School Campus

12425 NE San Rafael St

Portland, OR 97230

Register at the QR Code shown. Or learn more here.

Each year, during National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, hosts high school students from around the Portland metro area for a day of hands-on engineering activities.

As the first in-person event hosted by Portland District since the pandemic, we look forward to having a fun, engaging, and social event. Students will spend the day learning about various engineering disciplines and other related professions.

(Watch video here)

14 students can attend our Engineering Day event on Feb. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Transportation is provided. Sign up today!

Are you interested in learning more about OSU's engineering programs? Would you like to speak to an OSU engineering ambassador about scholarships, clubs, opportunities and more? Schedule a meeting with Cristian Reyes for some one-on-one time.

Cristian Reyes (He/him/his)

Coordinator for Student Outreach and Recruitment

Oregon State University | College of Engineering

114G Johnson Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331 | 541-737-6681

Schedule a Meeting with me: https://calendly.com/reyescr

If you need help, see Patty in the College & Career Center.

Read more here.

SBHS has launched its new FAST Track program to address this need in our students. Learn more by contacting LindaLee Frazier at frazier2@gresham.k12.or.us

Your guide to taking the ACT.

Watch for news on the ACT and the Pre-ACT being offered at SBHS this spring (March 7, 2023). More details to come.

Read more here.

Read more here

Oregon Goes to College is a fantastic resource for students and families. On this site, see what expenses students should plan to face in college and learn how to pay for them. Read more here.

Read more here.

Mt Hood Community College is hosting a Cyber Technology Day on March 3rd from 9:00 to 2:00. If a career in computer technology or cybersecurity is the path you want to take, come join us to explore how MHCC can support your dreams. Transportation and lunch are provided. Print this form and return it to LindaLee by February 28th.

We are entering the Forecasting Season: therefore, if students are considering a lucrative career in construction or metals manufacturing students should forecast classes for 23/24 by considering the following:

Sam Barlow High School offers a FAST (Future Apprentice Student in the Trades) Track Pre-Apprenticeship program for Juniors and Seniors. Completing the FAST Track program will help save a student years of waiting to get into an apprenticeship.

Students who qualify for the FAST Track Program must have:

1. Completed Integrated 1 Math with a C grade or better
2. Completed 1 year of Woods or Metals classes with a C grade or better
3. AND students must complete Integrated Math 2 and a second year of Woods or Metals by the end of their senior year.

To learn more about the program and the advantages it will offer, please visit with Mr. Hardy for Construction, Mr. Ingoglia for Metals Manufacturing, or LindaLee in the College & Career Center to explain our pre-apprenticeship programs.

If you are accepted into an apprenticeship or learn trade skills at a local community college, you have the Don Adamas Memorial Scholarship available. This $1,000.00 scholarship is paid directly to the trade-bound student to help with expenses involved in training for a trade—the deadline is April 10th. Print Scholarship here. Questions? See LindaLee in the College & Career Center.

The FBI Portland division is now accepting applications for the July 11th to the 14th, 2023 Summer Teen Academy. This academy provides a unique opportunity for motivated high school students to develop leadership skills by engaging them in team-building experiences, exposing them to careers in law enforcement, and encouraging them to communicate and collaborate across cultures. Learn more here to apply before April 14th.