SENIORS: Finish this first semester strong!!
Dr. Zinia Thomas is a practicing Medical Doctor in St. Louis, Missouri. She wants to help the next generation of medical doctors in the United States, and would like to give back through the “Dr Zinia Thomas Scholarship for Medical Students”. The scholarship is meant to provide funding for a deserving student who wishes to become a medical doctor. Find all details here: https://drziniathomasscholarship.com/dr-zinia-thomas-scholarship/
The Springfield Elks Teenager of the Year Scholarships recognize outstanding local seniors for their academic achievements, community service, and school activities. Each year a group of senior finalists are chosen from applications received. Additionally, the TOP finalist will be awarded a special scholarship, the Kerr Award. See Mrs. Ewing for the materials if you are interested in applying. The application deadline is March 20, 2023.
CHOCOLATE UNIVERSITY: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IMMERSION SUMMER 2023 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN through December 5. Askinosie Chocolate, The Askinosie Foundation and Drury University are partnering again to offer an exciting learning opportunity, Chocolate University, to high school juniors and seniors across southwest Missouri. After a two-year hiatus due to world health concerns, Chocolate University will resume the program in 2023. Applications are now being accepted through 5pm on December 5, 2022, at chocolateuniversity.org. Applications from current high school juniors and seniors (graduating years 2023 and 2024) will be selected to join a class of 12-14 who will participate in a six-month preparatory course culminating in the 10-day international immersion traveling alongside an award-winning bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker on a cocoa bean buying trip. Students will experience entrepreneurship, problem-solving through innovation, craft chocolate, cacao agronomy, Tanzanian culture, leadership, personal reflection, and vision setting. The most important Swahili word students learn is ‘kujengana’ which translates ‘to build each other up.” Students return home with an improved understanding of their place in the world and their unique potential to impact their local, regional, and global communities. Visit chocolateuniversity.org for more information, application link and media resources.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ (CFO) scholarship season opens January 1, 2023.
You may “view only” the various scholarships and criteria on their public access page here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlKey=cfozarksscholarships&AccessCode=public. Note that scholarship award amounts and criteria are subject to change as updates are made until the season opens January 1, 2023.
JUNIORS:
PSAT Results: Please remember to pay for the PSAT on Storefront. We can expect PSAT results within 4-6 weeks from test date. If you provided your email address on your answer sheet on test day, you’ll receive an email notifying you when your scores are available. If you didn’t provide an email address on your answer sheet on test day, you can still access your scores online after creating a College Board account. ( set one up now.)
See Chocolate University info above in Senior section.
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ACT and SAT Reminders:
Register for the ACT at ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions.
Register for the SAT at The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board.
Be sure to enter our School Code (CEEB) to identify with Greenwood: 263285. See the Greenwood Counseling Website for ACT/SAT tips Greenwood Laboratory School Counseling Department (greenwoodlabcounseling.com)
Many colleges/universities are test optional for admissions; even some scholarship programs are test optional. Check with the institutions you are interested in pursuing for their specific requirements.
PRE-COLLEGE REGISTRATION: Registration for MSU’s spring semester opens for Precollege students on November 17. Students wishing to concurrently enroll in Precollege courses at MSU must first make an appointment with Teresa Cunningham (Zoom or in person). Following your appointment, she will lift the hold on student accounts allowing them to then register. Teresa is new this year in her role as Pre-College Academic Advisor. You will love working with her! You will find her very responsive, positive, and sincere in her approach to assisting you in successfully navigating college classes. To book an in person appointment; To book a Zoom appointment.
Are you interested in entrepreneurship or urban design? Not all students enjoy writing academic papers. That’s why Scholar Launch is offering 4 hands-on projects this winter that allow students to dive deeper into the world of business, architecture and art. Students will work with professors from NYU, Columbia or Dartmouth, study advanced knowledge, and produce their own business proposal or portfolio that can be used in competitions, college applications and more. Here is the link to apply: https://www.scholarlaunch.org/apply-now.
