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)

KU Event for African American 11th and 12th graders

On Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022, from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, Rock Chalk KC! will be held in the Atrium of the Negro League Baseball and American Jazz Museums (1616 E. 18th Street-K.C., MO). Representatives from the KU Office of Admissions and other key University Departments will be available to provide information to high school juniors and seniors interested in learning more about KU. African American Alumni and students will be there to share information and answer questions. The Negro League Baseball Museum and American Jazz Museum will observe COVID protocols (spacing, masks). Attendance is capped; therefore, pre-registration is required for all attendees. You can register by visiting: https://go2.ku.edu/register/rockchalkkc.

Learn About Top Liberal Arts Colleges Information Sessions

If you're interested in attending a top Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation, consider attending one of the upcoming sessions with Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Ponoma, Swarthmore, and Williams (truly these 6 schools are AMAZING and have amazing financial aid packages for students)

Junior Jumpstart - April 12 at 8 pm EDT

Starting Your College Search Process: A Special Session for First-Generation Students or Families with Fewer Financial Resources - May 19 at 8 pm EDT

CLICK HERE to register

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.

1. Academic Campus Visit - Wednesdays March 30-April 13; 5-6:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register for these events

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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