TRHS Counseling Newsletter
October 9, 2026
- Career Exploration Sign Ups
- College Reps visiting TRHS this semester
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Scholarships - Daniels Scholarship deadline October 15th
- ACC's CO Health Career Academy
- Interested in Research? Time Sensitive Deadline October 18th
- College Highlights
- College Updates
All TRHS Counseling Newsletters are archived on the TRHS Website under Counseling, then Counseling Newsletter/Career Exploration.
Career Exploration Sign Ups
Interested in Architecture, Law,
Medical Fields or Law Enforcement?
Sign up today for one of our Career Exploration Presentations this semester:
1. Tuesday, October 27th - Cardiovascular Perfusionist Sign Up
2. Thursday, October 29th - FBI Agent Sign Up
Sign up for College Rep Visits at TRHS
Reps from the followings schools will be at TRHS the week after Fall Break:
Please sign up 48 hours prior to the visit to sign up through Naviance.
Bentley University
Iowa State University
Louisiana State Agricultural & Mechanical College
CO Mesa University
University of Oregon
Pepperdine University
University of Washington
American University of Rome
University of CO, CO Springs
University of Tennessee
Fort Lewis College
Juniors & Seniors can register for rep visits through their Naviance account by selecting the Colleges Tab at top of page, Click College Visits, then click Register Now. Contact Mrs. Szilagyi if the deadline to sign up has passed and you wish to attend.
Volunteer Opportunities
Roxborough Elementary is hosting
Trunk or Treat
and needs Volunteers
WHERE: Roxborough Parking Lot
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026
TIME: 3:00-5:00 PM
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are 8 scholarships listed in the link above, and all originating from StudentScholarships.org
White Rose Scholarship Foundation
A 504 (c) 3 organization, whose primary goal is centered around community fundraising. Since inception The White Rose Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $375.000 to students attending any accredited school of higher learning. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or age.
Scholarship Applicants must be:
Colorado residents
Show community involvement and financial need
For more information please visit: https: www.coloradogives.org/organization.Wrsf
or click this description with applicant eligibility requirements
For questions please use the contact us page or call 720-331-6707
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
provides opportunities for students to earn scholarship awards
Get started at: https://www.artandwriting.org/
Scholarship opportunities include:
Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon
Portfolio Scholarships - Up to $12, 500 for High School Seniors
Daniels Scholarship Program
1 Week Left for Students to Apply for the Daniels Scholarship
Deadline date: October 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MT.
To make it simple, we’ve created a digital toolkit that includes ready-to-use social media posts, newsletter copy, and printable materials. Or copy and paste into your browser: https://danielsfund.org/our-work/scholarships/promotional-materials/
Key Information on the Scholarship
- Awarded to 200+ students each year from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
- Provides up to a full ride at 25 partner colleges and universities
- For students attending schools outside CO, NM, UT, WY: up to $25,000 per year
- Funds may be used for tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other educational expenses
The Daniels Scholarship Program is one of the most comprehensive and generous college scholarships in the country. It helps make college possible for high-achieving, values-driven students in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Scholars receive up to a full cost of attendance scholarship and can attend the college or university of their choice throughout the country.
Daniels Scholars are known for their strong character, leadership, and commitment to service. United by shared values, they are tomorrow’s leaders committed to making a difference.
Through financial assistance and personal support, the Daniels Scholarship opens doors and builds lifelong networks. It’s more than a scholarship. It’s a launchpad for lives of purpose and impact.
Applications are open September 1 - October 15th at 4:00 pm MT
Colorado Health Careers Collaborative
Discover Your Future in Healthcare with the
COLORADO HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY!
Summer 2027
Presented by Arapahoe Community College and the Community College of
Denver, this program provides high school students and young adult learners
(ages 15-24 years old) with opportunities to gain experience and exposure to
several of Colorado’s fastest growing health careers.
The Colorado Health Careers Academy offers:
BLS (Basic Life Support Certification)
Hands-on medical labs
Professional development workshops
And much more!
Registration and Scholarship Application: Opens January 1, 2027
Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare!
Visit our Website to register and apply for a scholarship
Interested in Research?
Horizon Inspires is offering scholarships up to $3,000 for high school students to do research with Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard researchers. Our Winter Priority Deadline is October 18.
Brochure link for more info
Do original research this winter. Work 1-on-1 with an Oxford or Harvard mentor.
The Horizon Academic Research Program pairs high school students 1-on-1 with researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. In 12 weeks, you'll complete a 20-page, college-level research paper you can submit to competitions or journals and include in your college application.
How It Works
Program Overview
Horizon Academic Research Program is a selective online research program for gifted high school students interested in doing undergraduate-level research. Our students produce a research paper by working with professors/PhD scholars from places like Harvard, MIT, Yale, Dartmouth, in fields like computer science, biology, economics, and physics.
Program Details
Horizon is a purely online research program that connects exceptional high school students from around the world with top university professors. The program's capstone project is a 20 page research paper aimed to equip high schools students with the practical knowledge and research writing skills needed to excel in their future academic careers. Horizon Seminar uses a unique combination of small group classes (with an average class size of 4 and a maximum size of 6), office hours, writing clinics, and, of course, independent research. For students interested in more specialized topics, the Horizon Labs program offers completely individualized instruction and guidance on each student's research topic.
Still have questions? Reach out to our Head of Academics at: Josiane@horizoninspires.com
College Highlights
from the University of Alabama
Today is the Last Day to Apply directly for free
Common app still requires a $50 application fee
Arizona State University
offering free application days until October 12th
- Eligible Programs: Undergraduate, in-person (immersion) degree programs at any of the metro Phoenix campuses (Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West) or the ASU California Center in Los Angeles.
Student Type: First-year applicants (Arizona residents and domestic nonresidents). Students who are not U.S. Citizens are unfortunately not eligible for this promotion.
When: Apply by Monday, Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m.
- How to Apply: Submit your application using either the ASU application or the Common App during this 12-day window. No promo code is required—once you reach the end of the application, you will be able to submit it at no cost!
Important Note: Eligibility is based strictly on the application submission date. Students who submitted their application before this window and selected "pay later" are not eligible, even if they pay the fee during the waiver window.
University of CO Anschutz
Check out programs offered to students K -12
Cancer Center Student Symposium (C2S2)
CU Pre-Health Scholars (CUPS) Program High School Track
CU Science Discovery - Biomedical Research
Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair
The Medical Career (MC2) Collaborative Program at Children's Hospital
Arizona State University
is offering Free Application Days for a limited time
How to apply to ASU with no application fee
Your students can apply through either the ASU application or the Common App between Thursday, Oct. 1 and Monday, Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Applications must be submitted during this time frame to qualify for the $0 application fee. No promo code is required — once they reach the end of the application, they’ll be able to submit it at no cost.
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