MKHS Counselor Update

December 2020

Wishing you a joyous & healthy winter break!

Until we see each other again, happy holidays & take care!

Meet with a Counselor

Ms. An CTE, ECP 9th-12th - https://msanappt.youcanbook.me

Ms. Duanes A-Fung PODER 11th - https://mkduanes.youcanbook.me

Ms. Tang G-Hy - https://mktang.youcanbook.me

Ms. Matsuo I-Mek PODER 12th - https://mkmatsuo.youcanbook.me

Ms. Preciado Mel-Tran, E. PODER 10th - https://mkpreciado.youcanbook.me

Ms. Sesztak Tran, F- Z PODER 9th - https://mksesztak.youcanbook.me

Mr. Wang Gateway 9th-12th - https://mkwang.youcanbook.me

In January, Counselors will start to present information on 2021-2022 Course Selection.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS

Alhambra Latino Association Scholarship

The Alhambra Latino Association (ALA) is offering a total of five $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution during Fall 2021.

One scholarship winner will be selected from each: AHS, IHS, MKHS, SGHS and the BOLD Academy. Applicants are asked to submit an essay, unofficial transcript, and a letter of recommendation.

Due Date: Friday, March 5, 2021 at 3 p.m.

Online Application: https://bit.ly/ALA-2021

Asian American Association Scholarship

Open to ALL eligible Alhambra Unified School District seniors. One winner will be selected from each high school within our district: Alhambra HS, Independence HS, Mark Keppel HS, & San Gabriel HS

Eligibility:

All seniors who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution Fall 2021 are eligible for this scholarship. Students must present proof of registration at an educational institution after graduating from high school.

ESSAY PROMPT: What are your future plans/career goals? How will this scholarship help you towards achieving your goals?

Due Date: Friday, January 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Notification of Recipient: no later than February 12, 2021

Awards Banquet is: TBD

Link to this application: https://bit.ly/AAA2021Scholarship

website: www.aaaofalhambra.org

Additional Scholarship Resources for ALL GRADES

Scholarship Directories

GOING MERRY - www.goingmerry.com - Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.

Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team personally reviews every scholarship listing on the site, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).

FASTWEB - www.fastweb.com Fastweb is the premier online resource when it comes to paying for and preparing for school. We have scholarships for every type of student from the high school freshmen to the returning adult.

UNIGO - www.unigo.com/ Includes 650,000 college reviews from students, 3.6 million scholarships, 90,000 internships 3.3 million study materials, and sample WINNING scholarship essays.

More Useful Scholarship Websites
African American Scholarships

www.uncf.org

Asian American Scholarships

Latino Scholarships

Native American Grants and Scholarships

Undocumented Students

Text to the number 81010 with the following message

12th - @2021mkhs
11th - @2022mkhs
10th - @2023mkhs
9th - @2024mkhs

Or join by clicking here:

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9th - https://www.remind.com/join/2024mkhs

Google Classroom

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