IFRA Counselor Corner
January 03rd 2024
We are nearing end of the first semester.
Mrs. Loera's Contact Information
208-900-1694
Discovery Day for Students
All grades -
SheTech Explorer Day is a FREE, one-day career discovery day for high school students to learn about STEM careers by leaders in the field.
January 30, 2024 at the College of Idaho from 8am-2pm
Register here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuMQ27JLBKysmaUQ2e1lERFJbpEcYt0gyhf_sS1--hW-QkGw/viewform
BSU Engineering and Science Festival
All grades -
Reserve your spot to attend the Engineering and Science Festival at BSU. A list of activities can be found on the flyer provided.
February 3, 2023 from 10am-3pm
Register here!
Bureau of Land Management (100 Interns Project)
The Idaho Bureau of Land Management is looking for student interns in a wide variety of occupations. Students interested should apply by January 08th.
Learn more here!
Apply Here!
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/
National Youth Science Academy
National Youth Science Camp applications are now open.
Student interested and accelerating in science may want to learn more about the National Youth Science Camp.
Apply here
National Flight Academy Opportunity
Participants live for 6 days in a multi-story 102,00 square foot facility experiencing theme-park style thrills surrounded by advanced technology, flight simulators, and virtual reality games to ignite imagination and encourage learning. This is a FREE program. To apply for the grant, please follow the steps in the link provided.
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOZ-1o1uSvvlhY-MQvo_57j4ywv8IR_p9vdY6FCI_zRgWXMQ/viewform
Scholarships
Scholarship Discovery Center
View the Next Steps Idaho Financial Aid Hub for help on financing your future goals!
Don't forget to visit Scholarship Discovery Center for both in-state and out-of-state scholarships.
*Scholarships are constantly being updated, so check back frequently*
CAES Scholars Program
For Seniors-
Engineering & Computer Science scholarship for those with a 3.0 and Pell eligible. You know if you are Pell eligible by completing the FAFSA.
Learn more here!
https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-students/national-science-foundation-s-stem-scholarship/
College of Idaho Kathryn Albertson Scholarship
For Seniors -
Students must apply to the College and have a 3.0+, then they are eligible to register. Just participating will award students $500 a year, runner ups will receive $1,000 a year, and winners will receive $2,500 a year. Students do not have to commit to the College to compete. The competition consists of a writing exam (the prompt will be pretty easy) and a quick interview with a faculty member. The dates will be February 6th-17th.
Learn more below!
Assistance League of Boise CWI Scholarship
For seniors -
Eligibility
- Be graduating or have graduated from an Ada County high school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or a GED obtained in Ada County.
- Have been accepted or planning to enroll at College of Western Idaho.
- Be enrolled in 6 credits or more per semester.
- Reside in Ada or Canyon County, Idaho.
- Not be a member, family member or related to an Assistance League member.
Learn more here!
https://www.assistanceleague.org/boise/programs/scholarships/cwi-scholarships/
FAFSA NIGHT
Come to FAFSA Night, Tuesday, January 17th, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM, to IFRA Lab to receive help completing the FAFSA!
Please bring:
- FSA ID login information
- 2022 Tax Information
- Social Security Number
- Student laptop (some will be provided)
*You will need to create your FSA ID (your electronic signature) PRIOR to FAFSA Night because your FSA ID must be verified before starting the FAFSA. It takes 3-5 days to verify. *Undocumented parents will not be able to create an FSA ID until December 31, when the FAFSA opens*
Create your FSA ID NOW here!
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline
Help is Waiting.
Call or Text - 988
If you are struggling with suicide, a mental or emotional problem, having trouble with drugs or alcohol, or having family or relationship problems - reach out. Someone is always here for you on the other end of the line.
You can call for yourself, or someone you care about. Crisis support is available 24/7 every day of the year.
ICSH is a member of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and is responding to 988 contacts for Idaho as part of a national network of crisis call centers.
Click below for more information
