15 December
2021
Check out the different sections of the Sumner Focus each week:
New Scholarships added weekly for seniors at specific colleges or for any college and other students
Scholarships for students in grades 8-11
Job and volunteer opportunities from our community
Activities sponsor by KU GEAR UP (for students in grades 10 and 11 only)
SENIORS - HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET FOR GROW YOUR GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS?
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is offering LOADS of scholarships, but the only way to access them is to register.
CLICK HERE to get to the website.
Once you're there, follow these steps to register:
Under resources, choose Scholarships
Click on the link that says: Online Student Portal
At the top right corner, click on the button that says Sign Up
Fill out the registration form to see what scholarships you qualify for - REMEMBER YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD!
seniors, There's Still time to complete your fafsa
Government sponsored grants and loans for college are ONLY available for students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Most colleges and universities require students to complete the FAFSA in order to be considered for any type of scholarships or financial.
If you've been putting it off, make a plan to get it completed and submitted BEFORE semester break. Make an appointment with Dr. D or Ms. Anderson. Don't wait . . . when the money runs out, it's gone!
Make an appointment here:
Dr. DeVries: CLICK HERE
Ms. Anderson: CLICK HERE
KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship
FOR CURRENT 11TH GRADERS
KC Scholars Savings Match Scholarship
FOR CURRENT 9TH GRADERS
AMAZING opportunity for 11th graders at University of Southern California
Bovard Scholars are high-achieving, resilient, and place a high value on education. They show leadership and are ready to take ownership of their academic path to success.
ELIGIBILITY:
Junior in high school (11th grader) at time of application
Currently hold a 4.0 weighted GPA or above
Enrolled in Algebra II, Trigonometry or above
Demonstrate financial need
For more information CLICK HERE. If you decide to apply, please set up an appointment with Dr. D to confirm eligibility and for assistance with the application
Thrive scholars
application deadline January 5, 2022
High-achieving students of color from low-income backgrounds in 11th grade. Scholars participate in two free Summer Academy programs, receive 1-on-1 mentorship as they apply to college, academic and social-emotional support during their transition into their college experience, and career development programming to prepare them for taking their first steps towards meaningful careers.
If you're interested CLICK HERE for more information
On-Ramp Program - 10th grade African American Males
Deadline for application is January 5, 2022
What is the On-Ramp Program?
The On-Ramp Program is a new pre-college summer program designed to provide African American men in 10th grade with the opportunity to jumpstart their road map to college planning and beyond.
CLICK HERE for more information and instructions on how to apply
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