College and Career Update

Bridges is a half-day program for high school juniors and seniors from diverse and/or first generation backgrounds who are exploring college opportunities. Our goal is to inform students about college resources and engage students with PSU’s academic support to cultivate a college-going culture.

Info/Register Here: https://www.pdx.edu/visit/bridges

1 Acre Woods, a day care center in Salem (this side of Salem), is looking for a few high school students that would be able to work with them. This might be in the afternoon for seniors who finish class early, for example. If you are interested, call 503-991-3145.

The Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District is looking for motivated individuals to work on a Crew or Engine Fire module for the 2022 Fire season. This position will be advertised through www.usajobs.gov

Application period is Jan 31 thru February 7th, 2022.

Must be 18, full details attached below.

This article/page talks about some of the military pathways that include tuition benefits, enlisting, ROTC, a list of ROTC programs in Oregon and more. You can also speak to a recruiter here at SHS.

Is it true that people who go to college get paid more compared to those who don’t?

The real answer is that it depends. According to research, there are three reasons for this:

It depends on the person’s cognitive skills. People who go to college may have more family support, money, resources, social connections, etc. These possibly lead to better cognitive skills compared to those who did not go to college

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It depends on whether the person actually finished college. Getting into college doesn’t mean that much for employers: it’s actually graduating that does.

It depends on the person’s demonstration of skills that are helpful for employers.

While these are three very different reasons, there’s not enough data that tells us which matters the most. The key, though, is to understand that going to college does not equate graduating from college. In fact, statistically, only around 30-40% of college students get a college degree.

Read the full article/hear the podcast here: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-138-will-college-pay-off/?s=03

MANY more topics about college fit, choices, etc. https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/

Upcoming College Application Deadlines

If you are planning on a 4 year university next year, deadlines for admission are starting to come up. Here are some that are coming soon:

January 15

• University of Oregon (MANY scholarships attached to this application date as well)
• Reed College
• Western Oregon (priority)
• University of Portland
• Willamette University
• Lewis and Clark

February 1

• Oregon State University
• Eastern Oregon (priority)
• Southern Oregon (priority)
• George Fox (priority)
• Linfield

Did you know there are 17 Community Colleges in Oregon, plus 8 public universities and many private colleges? Want to learn about them? So glad you asked....

OREGON COLLEGE LIST

Scholarship Lists

Stayton HS List, including LOCAL scholarships HERE

https://oregongearup.org/calendar/scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php (*new to this list)

http://oregongoestocollege.org/pay/scholarships

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

INDUSTRY based scholarships:

http://www.build-oregon.com/scholarships

Link to my last newsletter w/information about Oregon Promise, OSAC, FAFSA: https://www.smore.com/wueks

Live Mas Scholarship, Due January 11, $5,000 - $25,000 from the Taco Bell Foundation for creating a 2-minute video that tells the story of your life's passion.

Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association breakthrough scholarship, Due January 11, Available to minority students enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs. Awards based on need, scholarship, and health-related activities.

Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship, Due January 12, scholarship is designed to create more opportunities for struggling artists chasing their dreams. One artist will receive $20,000 to use toward their artistic development and education.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, due January 12, graduating minority student, academics, recommendations needed.

Profile in Courage Essay Contest, Due January 14, Up to $10,000 for an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Open to students in grades 9-12.

Dr. Heineman Scholarship, Due January 14, for students planning to study Psychology or Behavioral Analysis.

Mensa US Scholarships, Due January 15, 500 word essay, multiple winners.

Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships, Due January 17, $2,500 - $10,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Coolidge Scholarship for America: Due January 19, 2022, includes all expenses paid trip to Washington DC/seminar with guest speakers, and $1000.

Point Foundation Scholarship, Due January 25, $25,000 renewable scholarship for promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential despite obstacles. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development training with fellow Point Scholars, including an annual leadership conference.

APIA Scholarship, Due January 26, Up to $20,000 in scholarships for Asian and/or Pacific Islander students with a 2.7 GPA or higher who will be the first in their families to attend college.

Digital Responsibility: Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship, Due January 30.

Virtuous Prom Peace Scholarship, Due January 30, this scholarship is for women studying in the areas of psychology, anthropology, sociology and theology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Essay.

Mente Summit Scholarship, Due January 31, $1,000 scholarship for Latinx males who live in Oregon.

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships, Due January 31, over 25 scholarships including general, medical/nursing, social science, teacher education and more.

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship, Due January 31, $2,000 - $50,000 scholarships open to high school seniors through college juniors who are Eagle Scouts.

Renaissance Scholars, Due February 1, Up to $4,000 annually, renewable for four years, for first-generation college students in Oregon with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Mark K Ulmer Scholarship, Due February 1, Up to $5,000 scholarships, renewable for 5 years, for Native American students with a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Abby's Closet Dreams Scholarship, Due February 4, Oregon and Washington only, scholarships for trade school, community college, 4 year college, details HERE.

McDonald's HACER Scholarship, Due February 5, National scholarships for five students ($25,000 per year paid over 4 years) or local scholarships of at least $1,000 for current high school seniors of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 2.7 GPA.

Al Forthan Scholarship, Due February 7. The purpose of the scholarship is threefold: to honor Al Forthan, to award higher education scholarships to students from families impacted by addiction and poverty, and to encourage students to explore how addiction has impacted our community and the solutions to this complex problem.

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship, Due February 14, $2,500 scholarships for Oregon high school seniors planning to major or minor in music.

**LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Scholarship, Due March 1, Application available here: http://www.ybgolf.com/

Need FAFSA or other help? Email me! There is still time to get these things done.

Email: alan.kirby@nsantiamk12.or.us
Location: 757 West Locust Street, Stayton, OR, USA
Phone: 503-769-2336