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PHS 2018 Local Scholarships

This scholarship program offers a total of $96,000 to the senior class of Portage High School. It includes various degree categories and is open to all seniors attending college. The application process involves submitting an electronic application through the PHS website, along with required attachments such as essays, resume, and letters of recommendation.

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PHS 2018 Local Scholarships

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  1. PHS 2018 LocalScholarships The application process $96,000 for senior class Awarded in May

  2. Degree Categories: • • 4 YR. Bachelor’s Degree – Includes starting at UW-Baraboo or Madison College (Liberal Arts) Transferring to a 4 Yr. college to finish degree • 2 YR. Associate’s Degree – Technical colleges and other 2 Yr. programs • Open to ALL seniors attending college What degree will you complete?

  3. Criteria varies: • • College of attendance • • Career or field of study • • Rank / GPA • • Involvement in clubs, sports, organizations What do you qualify for?

  4. Electronic Application • PHS Web Site http://www.portage.k12.wi.us ✔Click on Counseling Dept. ✔Click on Local Scholarships ✔Click Application (on right) How do you apply?

  5. Counseling Website...

  6. • Type on form• Change scholarship name each time• Print separateapplication foreach scholarship

  7. Scholarship Attachments • • Career Plan Essay • • Financial Need Essay • • Resume • • Letters of Recommendation (3)

  8. Write your Essays

  9. • Career Plan Essay of future plans/what has led to your decision… • • College and career aspirations • • Interests that influenced your decision and why • • Skills and talents that you possess for this career • • HS coursework preparation for this career • • Work experience that leads toward your career

  10. • Financial Need Essay of economic status/family background… • • Parent’s education and occupations • • Special circumstances: - disability/illness - absent parent - unemployment - incarceration • - foreclosure - personal tragedy • • Cost of college tuition • • Paying for your education: - money saved for college - part-time employment

  11. • ResumePersonal highlights from High School… • • Start with Resume Builder, export to Word • • Limit to one page, make visually attractive • • Examples in Counseling Office

  12. • LETTERS of RECOMMENDATIONNeed 3 different aspects of you … 1. Academic Abilities – teacher 2. Work Ethic – employer, coach 3. Community Involvement – advisors, clergy, leaders

  13. •EXTRA RequirementsAdditional Essay or Attachment • Bartels Education • Colette’s Challenge • Halverson Outdoor Life • • Portage Public Library • River Crossing • Women’s Civic League Read directions carefully.

  14. Consider your audience

  15. Show evidence that you’re a deserving candidate

  16. Honors and Awards • Medals in music • • Awards in art or writing • • Certificates in technical fields • • Placement in competitions

  17. Leadership and Service • Class offices held • Volunteering in community • Officer in organizations • Crew leader on the job • Leadership in sports teams • Evidence of fund raising

  18. Proofread…. “Please consider me for your scholarship, I won’t take my education for granite.” Don’t take spell check for “GRANTED”.

  19. Assemble Packets Scholarship Application - 1. Career Plan 2. Financial Need 3. Resume 4. Letters of Recommendation 5. Transcript (school provides)

  20. Packaging • Paperclips ONLY no staples/plastic sleeves/binders

  21. Students make copies at home or…. Use District Copy Service @ 10 cents per copy. Order and pay in advance by February 2. Can’t use school printers

  22. Ahlhorn Loan - NOT a scholarship, pay back $1,000 - Paper & pen application - Only transcript needed Application in counseling office OR download from website

  23. Deadline • Tuesday, February 6 @ 3:30 to Counseling Office • Return all applications, • include “Cover Sheet” • (last page in booklet) ONE month to prepare Mrs. Kallenbach handing over to Mr. Belleau

  24. Upcoming Workshops…. Study Abroad in College Thursday,Jan. 11 @ 2:45-3:15 Rm. 110 PHS alumni present their college experiences and studying abroad For Juniors and Seniors! • Scholarship Work Time • Tuesday, Jan. 16 • @ 2:45-4:00 • Rm. 110 • Help with applications, essays and resumes • Everyone welcome! Visit the Scholarship Database on Counseling website, More scholarships coming in spring...

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