Counselor's Corner 23 - 24
Oklahoma Edge is the Oklahoma State Department of Education's commitment to ensuring all students have the opportunity and support to successfully secure a postsecondary degree or industry certification that reflects each individual's passion and skills.
Scholarships for Healthcare and Nursing Students of Historically Underrepresented Groups: www.premiernursingacademy.org
Scholarship Collection: www.okcareertech.org/students/scholarships
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
$25,000 - National (multiple) and State Scholarships
Class of 2024 and Class of 2025
Demonstrate critical financial need
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship
$18,400
Supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment
Deadline: May 10, 2024
***Operating Engineers Local 627 Apprenticeship and Training Program: 405-848-7400. Learn to drive large construction machinery***
Bring Back the Trades Scholarship
Seniors in high school or an accredited program pursuing a post-secondary education in trade and industry
Monthly Awards
Electrical Training Alliance of Western Oklahoma Electrician's Apprenticeship
NO TUITION
Earn while you learn with on the job training. Starting rate is $17.53 an hour.
High school seniors may apply before graduation, but will not be allowed to enter the program until after graduation.
1) At least 17 years old to apply, 18 to enter program
2) Have a valid driver's license
3) High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
4) Provide high school transcript showing a passing grade in Algebra 1
Wachter Low-Voltage Technician Boot Camp and Electrical Apprenticeship
Earn while you learn with on the job training
Graduating Seniors
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship
Free college tuition
Email: beatrice.a.williamson@us.navy.mil
Phone: 972.834.2558
To apply: nrotc.navy.mil
U.S. Army Minuteman Scholarship
Full Tuition/Fees or Room/Board ($10K per year)
$1,200 a year book stipend
ROTC Cadet stipend each month $450
Earn E-5 drill pay upon contracting
CH 3-/33 if eligible
State Tuition option (ARNG) varies state to state)
**For new applicants to ROTC Programs**
Apply as soon as possible. The 4 year scholarships are claimed quickly.
Contact SFC Christopher Jay: 405-816-1367 or christopher.w.jay.mil@mail.mil
Youth Leadership Exchange (YLX 24!)
Oklahoma City's premier high school leadership program
Will you be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade next fall? APPLY!
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Children's Health Foundation Teen Board Application
Deadline: May 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Honors Academy
Students in 9th - 11th grade may apply
THE STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Summer Academies
FREE for students entering 8th - 12th grade
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Apply now. Academies fill up quickly.
www.okhighered.org/summer-academies
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD
17 year old juniors and above may join
Members provide homeland defense and natural disaster aid
Membership comes with a 100% tuition waiver to any state college
Paid weekend training
Contact McKenna McCullough: 405-534-7476 or mckenna.b.mccullough.mil@mail.mil
More information is in the Counseling Office
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch you are eligible for:
4 Free ACT Tests
Free ACT Prep Courses
How to plan a College Campus Visit
Juniors and Seniors are allowed (4) days for college visits. In order for these days to not be counted against attendance students must provide documentation of the visit upon return to school. On the morning of the day of the visit a parent should call in the absence to the EMHS attendance office 405-340-2861 or email memorial.attendance@edmondschools.net