Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

The Smith Scholarship Foundation is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to High School Seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer activities or care of family while overcoming financial and personal challenges.

The SSF Programs provide up to $15,000 a year in financial assistance plus opportunities for study abroad.

Please visit www.smithscholarships.com for additional information and to apply.

Deadline to apply: December 1st, 2016
Proof of filing FAFSA must be submitted with the scholarship application.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted by: January 15, 2017

The University of Montevallo Office of Partnerships and Outreach is proud to announce the Fall 2016 ACT Prep Session for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. See attached flyer

This session, being held on Saturday, October 15th from 8:00am – 4:30pm, will provide students with test taking strategy for each section of the ACT test. One point can make the difference in your child receiving a scholarship!

Participation fee is $100 and students receiving free or reduced lunch will receive a 20% scholarship.

For more information and to register visit: http://www.montevallo.edu/academics/experience-learning/partnerships/act-prep/.

Calera Wal-Mart is looking for students to fill night and weekend shifts, no more than 4 hours. If you are interested, please contact Jonathan at the Calera Wal-Mart at (205) 668-2821.

All juniors should have received a SCYL packet through email. You may also pick up a packet in the counseling office. The application deadline is October 7.

The PSAT will be given on October 19. Any sophomores or juniors who wish to take the test should sign up in the counseling office. There is a $15 fee. The deadline to sign up is August 31. The PSAT is a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.

SIGN UP AT WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

Test Date: SEPTEMBER 10

Registration Deadline: August 5

Late Registration Period (late fee required): August 6-19

Photo upload deadline: September 2

Test Date: OCTOBER 22

Registration Deadline: September 16

Late Registration Period (late fee required): September 17-30

Photo upload deadline: October 14

Test Date: DECEMBER 10

Registration Deadline: November 4

Late Registration Period (late fee required): November 5-18

Photo upload deadline: December 2

Test Date: FEBRUARY 11

Registration Deadline: January 13

Late Registration Period (late fee required): January 14-20

Photo upload deadline: February 3

Test Date: APRIL 8

Registration Deadline: March 3

Late Registration Period (late fee required): March 4-17

Photo upload deadline: March 31

Test Date: JUNE 10

Registration Deadline: May 5

Late Registration Period (late fee required): May 6-19

Photo upload deadline: June 2

YMCA of Greater Birmingham Hargis Retreat is accepting applications for lifeguards at the Chelsea location. Training is provided and will begin in May. Summer season is May 20 – August 5. There are also opportunities for weekend shifts in the fall months. Contact John Tilton at 205-678-6512 or jtilton@ymcabham.org for information and an application.

Attention Juniors: Applications for Boys and Girls State can be picked up in the counseling office. They are due back by Thursday, April 28.

The Academic Booster Club will award two qualifying students with a $500 scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and a 24 ACT score, and complete an application and essay. Deadline is May 10. See Mrs. Payne for an application.

Lucretia Owen moved to Columbiana when she was a young girl and graduated Shelby County High School in 1956.  The daughter of B.L. & Loma Owen, Lucretia enjoyed school and a variety of activities – Yearbook, Glee Club, Band, 4-H, Student Council, Homecoming Queen, camping, and fishing.  She went on to attend Auburn University and was one of the first in her family to finish college, earning a teaching degree.  She married her Auburn sweetheart, Donald May, and they set out on life’s great adventures.

Lucretia worked diligently throughout her life, making the most of every dime, actively cherishing her family & friends, faithfully supporting her church, and demonstrating how to give back to her community.  She touched many lives.  In her continued desire to “pay it forward,” Lucretia directed this scholarship be given to a Shelby County High School graduate.  Her desire was to lessen the financial hardships in attending college for a hometown student that showed the aptitude to attend and the desire to make a difference.

 

Who:  Shelby County Seniors & alumni attending college Fall Semester, 2016

What:  A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to the SCHS senior or alumni who demonstrates an aptitude for college and a financial need.  The funds will be paid directly to the school for the student’s Fall semester, 2016, and can be used for tuition, books, fees, etc.

When:  Complete the application & submit along with 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, mentors and/or employers by May 2, 2016.  Notification of the award will be made on May 17, 2016.

*See Mrs. Payne for an application