TRHS Counseling Newsletter
November 6, 2025
Please check out the following in this week's newsletter:
- COLLEGE REP VISITS
- CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATIONS
- DCSD CTE/CE Info Sessions
- SCHOLARSHIPS - Hagan Scholarship (Final Notice)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN CO - FUTURE TEACHERS CONFERENCE - 2/6/2026 (Final Notice)
- COLLEGE UPDATES
COLLEGE REP VISITS
Juniors and Seniors - College Reps are coming to TRHS to
VISIT WITH YOU!!!
Please sign up in Naviance to attend rep visits with the
following for the week of November 10th-14th.
- University of Northern Colorado - Monday, Nov. 10th @ 1:00 pm
- Marines Representative to discuss NROTC and ways military can help boost careers within CTE fields coming Thursday, November 13th at 9:30 am.
NOVEMBER
CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATIONS
Nov. 11th: Kelly Hargrove - Banking with Bank Works
Nov. 18th: Molly Busch - Marketing with USCF Medical Center
Sign Ups Required: Check your email for google form to register (sent week of October 20th)
DCSD CTE/CE Info Sessions
Interested in CTE pathways?
Many of our DCSD schools offer classes in a variety of trades. For dates and times of information sessions please see our DCSD CTE Nights flyer
If schools do not provide dates and times, please reach out to your student's counselor for more information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a need-based merit scholarship for goal-driven students in the high
school graduating class. We would like to award 1,200 new four-year scholarships for the
upcoming 2026 - 2027 academic year in college. It is not unusual to award multiple scholarships
to students attending the same school.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must attend a high school located in the U.S.
- Eligible students can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.
- Must have achieved an unweighted 3.5 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
- Must enroll in a four-year college or university, in the 2026 fall semester.
- FAFSA information is not required to apply.
- Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026.
- Award recipients will receive $2,000 to purchase essential items for college.
- Award recipients will be eligible to receive up to $7,500 each semester.
- After graduation from college, recipients can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship.
- Parents 2024 Adjusted Gross Income must not have exceeded $100,000.
- The Application Deadline is December 1, 2025.
- Scholarships will be awarded in April 2026.
FUTURE TEACHERS
University of Northern CO hosting annual Future Teachers Conference
The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and Educator Preparation programs at University of Northern Colorado, invites you to our 11th annual UNC Future Teacher Conference on Friday, February 6, 2026.
This free conference is designed to help aspiring teachers learn more about the field, connect with peers and gather insights from Colorado’s leader in teacher education. We will also be welcoming back Steve Spangler as our keynote speaker to host an interactive start to our event that your students are sure to love!
Now in its 11th year, Future Teacher Conference features presentations and workshops facilitated by preservice teachers (current UNC students), early career teachers, veteran educators, and UNC Educator Preparation faculty.
Students with the following interests are especially encouraged to attend!
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education: Social Studies, English, Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences
- Special Education
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
- K-12 Education: Art, Music, Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership, and Theatre
- Educational Technology
- Anyone curious or exploring the field of teaching!
REGISTER FOR THE FUTURE TEACHER CONFERENCE
Registration will open November 3 and we'll be back in touch then with another reminder. In the meantime, you can learn more about the conference here. BONUS! Three Future Teacher Conference attendees will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend UN in the fall of 2026.
COLLEGE UPDATES
🍎Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - A New Path to Success in Air Traffic Control - Register for Webinar designed for High School Juniors and Seniors
🍎DigiPen Institute of Technology - How to Apply
🍎 Ursinus College - Extended Early Action Deadline to November 9th; Applying Early Action
🍎University of Oklahoma - Apply by December 15th for our Final Scholarship Deadline; OU Application
🍎University of Alabama - UA's Admissions Website; UA's Scholarship Website; Scholarship and Financial Aid Timeline
🍎CO Mesa University - Check out status of your application in your applicant portal - go.coloradomesa.edu/apply/status; Use Promo Code NEWMAV to apply for free; Residential Life Virtual Tour
🍎University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Important Dates and Deadlines; Scholarships; University Honors; High School Basketball Media Days on November 11th and 13th
🍎Arizona State University - Sun Devil Day Visits; Connect with an Admissions Team Member
🍎 Arapahoe Community College - Re-Discover ACC and RSVP today for Friday, February 6th 9:30-1:30 at ACC Littleton Campus. Questions please email Jennifer Sheldon - jennifer.sheldon@araphaoe.edu
🍎Texas Tech University - Red Raider Orientation; Priority Housing; Virtual Events and Webinars