TRHS Counseling Newsletter
December 4, 2025
REGISTER TODAY for 2026 FUTURE TEACHER CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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!
BONUS! Three Future Teacher Conference attendees will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend UNC in the fall of 2026.
If you have any questions, email teacher.education@unco.edu.
Lockheed Martin is offering an upcoming cohort of AMTAP (Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program -(Video)). This program is a good option for graduating high school seniors, this is also a great opportunity for those looking to gain entry into a career in space manufacturing who don't have previous experience but do have related skill sets.
AMTAP offers immediate access to pay and benefits and those given full-time offers after the nine-week paid training program have immediate access to Tuition Assistance.
We would love to see you at the virtual information session, on December 11th, 11:30 am - 12:30pm register here.
On Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 a link will appear on our AMTAP website to apply!
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST
Register to attend via Zoom
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP opens in 2 weeks on December 1st
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.
JUNIORS Application Deadline - March 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
SENIORS Application Deadline - February 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements are the same as for Juniors listed above with one difference listed below:
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website
🎄Gonzaga University - Scholarships
🎄USC (University Southern CA) - Summer and online Pre College Programs; Entrepreneur course; Guitar Seminar
🎄 Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan - Admission and Aid; Information Sessions for applicants
🎄 Montana State University - Hospitality Management; 2 Computer Science Degrees; Biomedical Engineering; Visit MSU
🎄 Boise State University - Scholarship Deadline is December 15th; Automatic Scholarships
🎄University of TX, Austin - Application Checklist; FAQ Page; My Status; Housing and Dining
🎄University of Oklahoma - Transfer Scholarship amounts have increased; How to apply
🎄University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Important Dates and Deadlines; Admission Requirements; Visit Info; University Honors
🎄Willamette University - Apply to Willamette; Department of Music; Competitive Scholarships