870-215-4400 ext. 6020
Mrs. Breta Dean, 12th Grade
Breta.Dean@gctsd.k12.ar.us
Mr. Ray Stricker, 10th & 11th Grade
Ray.Stricker@gctsd.k12.ar.us
FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID):
- Reasons for completing a FAFSA
- Required for the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship
- All federal grants awarded are based on FAFSA
- Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans are based on FAFSA
- Two ways to complete the FAFSA
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- Free service for all Tech patrons available 24/7
- Information for parents, teachers, and students
- Financial aid
- College information
- Military opportunities
- Lesson plans
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Wendy’s Heisman Award
Apply at www.wendyheisman.com. Eligibility requirements are men and women who are seniors in high school that excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. The first 41,000 applicants will receive a Wendy’s gift card. For more information, see Mrs. Dean. Deadline October 2, 2011.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program (Scholarship)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : APPLICANTS MUST BE:
• CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools);
• U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;
• anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;
• planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
• carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
APPLICANTS MAY NOT:
• be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca−Cola bottling companies, The Coca−Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries;
Apply at www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline October 31, 2011
2011Horatio Alger Scholarship Application Information
Online Application-- www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline: October 30, 2011
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:
· enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2011, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
· a strong commitment to pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
· involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
· demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
· a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
· United States Citizenship.
Required Forms
· Certifications Form
All applicants must complete the Academic Information section and Adversity section in order for the online Certification Form to be accessed by your counselor. A login will be emailed to your counselor and they will be required to complete the Certifications form online once these two sections are complete. (Please notify your counselor that they will receive an email from the Association providing instructions for how to complete the certifications form online).
· High School Transcript
All applicants must submit an official High School transcript. Applicants have the option to either upload the transcript through the application or send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
· Letter of Support
All applicants must have one Letter of Support. Students must provide the email address of the person filling out their letter of support. A login will then be emailed to this person. The letter must be filled out online. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
· A copy of your parent/guardians federal tax return
All applicants must provide a copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2010 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
· Income Verification Cover Sheet
All applicants are required to submit a cover sheet with their income verification information. Click here to download the cover sheet.
Distinguished Young Women
This is a scholarship program that promotes education and excellence in all areas of life and encourages young women to be confident in who they are and strive to reach their goals and become successful leaders in communities. The competition is judged on fitness, talent, self-expression, interview, and scholastics. If interested, see Mrs. Dean.
United States Senate Youth Program
Any junior or senior interested in government, political science, and public service and currently hold an elective office in a student government, civic, or educational organization officially sponsored by the school may apply. Two student leaders from each state will spend one week in Washington, DC and receive a $5000 scholarship.
College and University Deadlines for Academic Scholarships
U of A November 15, 2011
ASU December 1, 2011 ***If you need to know one not on this list
WBC January 20, 2012 then, come see Mrs. Dean.***
UCA February 1, 2012
Hendrix February 1, 2012
ATU February 28, 2012
BRTC April 1, 2012
