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Check out the different sections of the Sumner Focus each week:
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 new job opportunities with KONA ICE
Up-coming Events - Rising Senior Workshop Saturday March 26
Activities sponsor by KU GEAR UP (for students in grades 10 and 11 only)
rising senior workshop.pdfAll Juniors and Families Invited
All Juniors and Families Invited
Coffee pastries for breakfast
Information sessions on applying for college, paying for college, HBCUs, highly selective colleges and scholarships, DACA and Dreamers, writing essays, first generation students and more.
Take away BBQ lunch.
Meet experts to assist with all aspects of college, win great prizes, and leave with a jumpstart on your senior year.
CLICK HERE to register (so we have enough food)
CBCF Summer internship.pdfSummer Internship Opportunity (PAID)
Summer Internship Opportunity (PAID)
Open to current 9-12 graders (must be at least 14)
Working For Youth, Youthled KC, and Pro X are inviting youth like you across the Kansas City region to apply for a paid summer internship. These opportunities can be face-to-face or virtual and are scheduled to launch on June 6, 2022. As an intern, you will be able to gain professional experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Take advantage of this opportunity to earn an extra $1250 this summer and grow your skills. To sign up for the 2022 Working For Youth initiative, please fill out this registration form.
When you register, put Edward Gunter as your referring coach!
2022 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Institute
2022 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Institute
Deadline to apply is April 8, 2022
July 9 – 17, 2022 | Washington, DC
About the Program
The Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Institute is a free, nine-day program run by the HNBF in Washington, DC that provides selected Hispanic high school students the opportunity to learn about the legal profession. Students will meet influential Hispanic leaders, visit government agencies, and get inspired to pursue legal careers!
All student expenses during the nine-day program are covered by the HNBF. While students are responsible for their transportation to and from DC, we offer fee waivers and travel scholarships based on financial need. Please do not allow the cost of transportation to deter you from applying.
This is a life-changing experience for Hispanic high school students, and we strongly encourage all eligible candidates to apply!
Who Should Apply?
Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have an interest in learning about the law
Students with a demonstrated interest in helping your community and building your leadership skills
CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
AEZ-Girls Do Science.pdfKACRAO Virtual College Fair
Registration is Open!
Tuesday, March 29th 2022
9:00am-11:45am
Wednesday March 30th 2022
12:30pm-3:15pm
Registration is now open for our Spring Virtual College Fair! Sign-up to virtually connect with colleges and universities from around the country for free.
During the Virtual College Fair, you will have the chance to hear from many different colleges. You can choose which colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions. You and your family can ask questions of the college representatives throughout the presentations too!
Summer Opportunity for Future Nurses
Summer Opportunity for Future Nurses
The Explore RCoN application is now open - Deadline for applying is April 4, 2022
Last year we received over 120 applications for only 60 spaces for this camp experience. We would love to have your students be part of this experience!
Here are just a few short details about Explore RCoN:
· This is a day camp being held at Research College of Nursing June 20-23
· The cost for the camp is $100 and there are financial scholarships available
· The camp is intended for current high school sophomores and juniors
· You can see a draft of the tentative schedule here; https://tinyurl.com/2p8b8dh8
· Students will experience hands on labs, simulations, faculty classroom activities, lunch with HCA CNO and other nursing leaders and a full day in a one on one nursing shadow experience
· Students will need to be vaccinated for COVID and have a TB test done for the shadowing experience at the hospital
· The application deadline is April 4th and decisions will be released to all applicants by April 15th
· The online application is linked here; researchcollege.edu/explore
College Ambassadors
Next Meeting is March 23rd at 12pm in the Library.
Interested in becoming an Ambassador for the 2022-2023 school year. Stop by the Success Center for an application. Ambassadors must be sophomores going into their junior year.
KC Superstar.pdfStudent Law Academy Internship
Student Law Academy Internship
For current High School Juniors who are interested in law
Students of color who will likely be first generation college students or who face other significant financial challenges; and
Interested in participating in a paid summer law academy experience with free transportation.
When? SLA Scholars will meet each morning during the weekdays from May 31 to June 24. They will also meet over lunch with a mentor the first day of each week (May 31, June 6, June 13, June 21).
What Will Scholars Do? The first day of each week Scholars will connect with their mentor. All other days of the week they will attend three presentations from local law professionals on the type of law they practice, how they navigated their career, and advice they have for young professionals. Students are paid $10/hour for this experience and free transportation is available.
Student application deadline: April 5, 2022. Click Here for link to application.
KU Summer Venture in Business
KU Summer Venture in Business
Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11
The Summer Venture in Business (SVB) is a pre-college summer academy housed in the University of Kansas School of Business for underrepresented ethnic minority students in high school and/or potential first-generation college students who are interested in business.
CLICK HERE for more information and to apply
KCKCC_American Open House_ 8.5 x 11 - 2022_01.pdfUS Military Academy Appointment Information Session
US Military Academy Appointment Information Session
All students who are interested in a FREE college education through one of the US Military Academies (US Air Force Academy, West Point, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marines Academy) are invited to attend this informational session. Monday, April 18 9:00 - 10:00 am.
CLICK HERE to register and be excused from class.
CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT JCCC
CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT JCCC
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE is welcoming students and families to campus to learn more about their programs.
Noche de Colegio- Tuesday. March 29; 5-7 p.m.
Academic Campus Visit - Wednesdays March 30-April 13; 5-6:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register for these events
You might need to come to the Sumner Success Center if . . .
You might need to come to the Sumner Success Center if . . .
You don't understand your financial aid letter
You can't even find your financial aid letter
You don't know how to finish a scholarship
You don't know how to reserve your dorm room
You don't know how to say yes (or no) to a college
You still haven't applied to college
You still haven't completed FAFSA
Essay contest for all students age 14 - 19
Essay contest for all students age 14 - 19
Prizes range from $500 - $7,500
Deadline for entry is April 15, 2022
This year's prompt: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?
CLICK HERE for rules and regulations
CLICK HERE for tools and an explanation of the prompt
Questbridge juniors.pdfSenior Opportunities as Head to Your College
Senior Opportunities as Head to Your College
Wichita State
Spirit Strong Scholars - for first generation engineering students (could include an extra $1500 in scholarships CLICK HERE for more info
Shocker Engineering Academy - Summer program for future engineers to get a jumpstart on engineering research CLICK HERE for more info
K-STATE
KOMPASS - 4 day summer program that includes additional $1000 scholarship
Plan to major in Agriculture, APDesign, Business, or Engineering.
Identify as First-Generation, African American, Asian, Latino, Native American, or Multiracial.
UMKC
Professional Mobility Escalator - a program for freshman who want a jump start on their career. Includes a $1500 scholarship or a $2500 credit towards on-campus housing CLICK HERE for more info
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