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🧡🎓 Senior Specifics🎓🧡
Seniors, we have put together a document with important senior info you’ll need this year.
National ACT dates
FAFSA links
Scholarship opportunities
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10cT5SAPkBro6rCv2LPl4VW8OgAEAuLQ1Hu-ckHU17N4/edit?usp=sharing
📢 FAFSA NIGHT 📢
📅 Wednesday, October 9th
🕓 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Sallisaw High School Commons
🎓 Completing the FAFSA application is required for high school graduation – don’t miss this opportunity to get it done with help!
✅ Information you will need:
Social Security Number (Parent & Student)
Full legal name
Date of birth
Cell phone number
Mailing address
Personal Email
💡 Counselors will be available to guide you through the FAFSA process step-by-step.
👉 Mark your calendars & come prepared!
🎯 10th Grade PreACT — Oct 1 & 2!
All sophomores will take the PreACT during the school day.
📢JUNIORS | PSAT Exam
Test Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Test Time: 8:00 AM in Media Center
Cost: $18 | Money due upon sign-up
Sign up in the Counselor Office by Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, no later than noon.
Fall Naturalization Test
Test Date: Tuesday, September 30 at 8:00 AM
🎓 SHS College Application Week
🎓 SHS College Application Week
Seniors, it’s time to get those college applications and scholarships started! Each day this week, a different college will be on campus to guide you.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Monday, September 22 | CASC
Wednesday, September 24 | Connors State College
Thursday, September 25 | University of Arkansas–Fort Smith
Friday, September 26 | Northeastern State University
What to Bring Each Day
✔️ Laptop
✔️ Driver’s License
✔️ Transcript (see Counseling if you need a copy)
✔️ ACT Scores
✔️ Social Security Card
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Submit your applications, apply for scholarships, and take the next step toward your future.
📣ACT Fee Waivers Available for Eligible JR and SR
📣ACT Fee Waivers Available for Eligible JR and SR
ACT Fee Waivers Available for 2025-2026
We are excited to announce that ACT fee waivers are now available! If you meet the eligibility requirements, these waivers can help you take the ACT at no cost and provide additional benefits to support your college admissions journey.
What the ACT Fee Waiver Covers:
Basic registration fees for up to four ACT tests, with or without the writing test.
Free access to The Official ACT Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan.
Test Information Release (TIR) reports for three select test dates each year. (Note: The February National ACT administration is the last TIR-eligible test date of the school year.)
Unlimited additional score reports sent to colleges or scholarship agencies after testing.
College application fees—Students can request to have their application fees waived or deferred if they have taken the ACT with a fee waiver. (Note: Students must obtain the Waiver or Deferral of College Admissions Application Fee form from our office and send it directly to the college.)
📢Please visit your counselor (Mrs. Chadwell or Mrs. Lovejoy) to check your eligibility and receive an ACT Fee waiver📢
💲 Scholarship Opportunities 💲
💲 Scholarship Opportunities 💲
🌟 Scholarship Opportunity for Future Healthcare Leaders 🌟
Are you planning a career in healthcare serving Native communities? This scholarship supports students who are dedicated to improving healthcare for American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native populations.
📌 Scholarship Details:
💵 Award: $1,500 per semester
🎯 Focus: Healthcare needs of Native communities
🔄 Renewable: Each semester with good academic standing
📌 Eligibility:
✅ Enrolled in a tribe/village OR show direct tribal ancestry
✅ Career goals focused on Native community healthcare
✅ Demonstrated financial need
✅ High school graduate, senior, or post-graduate student
✅ Enrolled in an accredited school
📌 How to Apply:
✍️ Submit an application highlighting your tribal affiliation, financial need, & academics
📝 Write an essay explaining your career goals & commitment to Native healthcare
📚 Maintain good academic standing to keep the award
✨ Scholarship funds may be used for tuition & academic expenses only.
This is your chance to pursue your dream while impacting your community! ❤️
🎓Masonic Charity Foundation Senior Essay Contest🎓
📝 Essay Topic:
"Freedom of Expression in a Divided Nation: How Do We Protect Speech While Promoting Respect?"
💵 Prizes:
1st Place – $2,000 (plus $2,000 for the winner’s school!)
2nd Place – $1,500
3rd Place – $1,000
📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025
📍 Who Can Enter: All Oklahoma public high school seniors
📑 Requirements:
Essays must be the student’s original work
Maximum 1,250 words, MLA format
Submit essay as a PDF at mcfok.org
Must include a signed AI Attestation Form (student + teacher)
✨ Resources including the rubric, MLA guidance, and essay examples are available on the website.
This is an amazing opportunity to practice writing, showcase your voice, and earn scholarship money! 💡
❤️Coca-Cola Scholars Program❤️
The 2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program application is officially open for high school students graduating in the 2025–2026 academic year.
🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
💻 Start your application here: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
✔️ Current high school/home-schooled students in the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools graduating in 2025–2026
✔️ U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
✔️ Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
🌟 The Gates Scholarship Application 🌟
About the Scholarship:
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective scholarship awarded yearly to outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Scholars receive funding that covers the full cost of attendance, which is not already covered by financial aid or the Student Aid Index (FAFSA).
✅ Eligibility Requirements:
Current high school senior
Pell-eligible
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Minimum 3.3 GPA (weighted)
Planning to enroll full-time at an accredited, not-for-profit U.S. college or university
👉 https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/
🥤 Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway 🥤
The Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway is back and offering students the chance to earn up to $100,000 toward college tuition!
📅 Deadline: September 30, 2025
🏆 Awards Available: 8 scholarships valued at up to $100,000 each
🎓 Scholarship Highlights:
🎓 Scholarship Highlights:
Top Prize: Up to $100,000 in tuition
Competition: Finalists will compete on the field at a College Football Conference Championship Game
Funds: Must be used at an accredited college or university
✅ Eligibility:
Ages 18–24 at time of entry
Currently enrolled in or planning to attend college.
Submit a short video highlighting your goals, financial needs, and personal story
👉 https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/dr-pepper-tuition-giveaway
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