Counselor’s Corner



Counselor’s Corner

October 5, 2020

Daniels Fund Scholarship Program

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. It is a “last dollar” scholarship that pays toward tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and miscellaneous educational expenses. Scholars may attend any nonprofit accredited school in the United States.

The online application will open on October 1. The deadline to apply is November 15 at 4:00 p.m. To apply, please visit .

Make the U Scholarship—Due Dec 6, 2020

Seniors, you are eligible for this scholarship if you:

A) Are Hispanic or Latino descent

B) Are a Rising Senior (student graduating in the Spring of 2021)

C) Plan to enroll in college in the Fall of 2021

D) Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

E) Are U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or DACA eligible.

Applications can be found by going to:

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards—Due Dec 6, 2020

Eligibility:

A) Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021

B) Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0

C) Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022

D) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)

E) If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

F) Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA

Applications can be found by going to:

AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship—Due Oct 15, 2020

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

Only students currently enrolled full-time in an American college, technical institute, or high school seniors planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution are eligible to be awarded a scholarship through this program.

AmericanMuscle Student Scholarships are non-renewable, however, winning applicants may re-enter in future contests by writing and resubmitting a new essay. Only one essay per student, per semester is allowed.

Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.

Applications can be found by going to:

Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship—Due Oct 15, 2020

The Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students of any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and homeschooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are strongly encouraged to apply. No person affiliated with may submit an entry.

Applications can be found by going to:



Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway—Due Oct 18, 2020

College ain't cheap. So if you're a student 18-24* years old who needs a hand with tuition, you're exactly the type of person we want to help out with some extra cash. Want it? Need it? Here's how you get it.

1) CREATE A PROFILE

2) SHARE YOUR GOALS

3) UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO

Applications can be found by going to:



$10,000 College Scholarship for High School and College Students—Due Oct 31, 2020

To be Eligible:

1. You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

2. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Applications can be found by going to:



Coca-Cola Scholars Program—Due Oct 31, 2020

Applicants must be:

A) Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school year

B) U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility

C) Will receive high school diploma during current academic year

D) Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

Applications can be found by going to:



SP High School Scholarship—Due Oct 31, 2020

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:

A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Applications can be found by going to:



North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship—Due Dec 15, 2020

Eligibility Requirements:

A) U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident).

B) Enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student of an accredited college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.

C) Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.

D) Employees, professional affiliates, and agents of North American Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.

E) The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship, including following.

1) It does not exceed your expenses;

2) It is not designated or earmarked for other purposes (such as room and board), and does not require (by its terms) that it cannot be used for qualified education expense; and

3) It does not represent payment for teaching, research, or other services required as a condition for receiving the scholarship.

F) Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.

G) Qualified education expenses. For purposes of tax-free scholarships and fellowship grants, these are expenses for:

1) Tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution; and

2) Course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required for the courses at the eligible educational institution. These items must be required of all students in your course of instruction.

H) Qualified education expenses do not include the cost of:

1) Room and board, Travel, Research, Clerical help, or Equipment and other expenses that are not required for enrollment in or attendance at an eligible educational institution.

Applications can be found by going to:



Dolman Law Group Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

In order to participate in the scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria:

A) Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year.

B) Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution

C) For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian

D) Must apply to the contest via email and provide your name and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend

E) Must provide your video essay (YouTube format preferred) by the deadline of 06/29/2019.

Applications can be found by going to:



SBO Essay Scholarship Contest

Answer this essay question (in 250 words or less):

How does your musical instrument match your personality?

Applications can be found by going to:



10 Words or Less Scholarship—Due November 30, 2020

Scholarship Eligibility:

A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2021.

B) This scholarship is provided by . In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:

1. Go to myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:

In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $500 scholarship.

2. Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page. Note we will only read the answers provided from people that have "Liked" our page.

Applications can be found by going to:



LendEDU (College Scholarship Guide)

In an effort to help students afford their higher education, the team at LendEDU recently updated their guide to college scholarships to help students find relevant opportunities to cut some of the costs of college. This resource teaches students and families the importance of searching for scholarships when figuring out how to pay for college: . Other key points they cover include: What are Scholarships?, 13 Types of Scholarships, Applying for Scholarships: A Step-by-Step Process, Essay Tips, Letters of Recommendation Tips, Spotting Scholarship Scams, and Other Options. They have also included YouTube videos from their channel to help cover the points they felt were most important.

MENSA Scholarship

To apply for one of the scholarships sponsored by Mensa, please go to . Then click on “Scholarship Program. Please read and follow all rules.

UNM/NMSU Cooperative Pharmacy Program

The UNM/NMSU Cooperative Pharmacy Program is a collaborative program only open to seniors graduating from a high school in Southern New Mexico. This programs admits 10 students per year as a cohort. This program is a unique collaboration geared to support admitted students as they transition from high school to NMSU. Students complete 3 years on the NMSU Las Cruces campus, they are admitted to the UNM College of Pharmacy in Albuquerque where they complete an additional 4 years, ultimately earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Eligible students for this program should be seniors from a Southern New Mexico high school with a GPA of 3.5 and a competitive ACT score.

FAFSA

Students will be able to file a FAFSA as early as October 1. For more information regarding the FAFSA, please visit fafsa.

Graduation Status

Any senior student with a question about credits or graduation status should contact Mrs. Martinez as soon as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to check on this situation. To graduate from Hobbs High School, seniors of 2021 must earn 26 credits. Students may have to enroll in additional classes to graduate on time on.

Big Future

Choosing a college and searching for Scholarships is a big and exciting job. Explore your interests and take the time to find a college that will put you on a path to a bright future. For more information, please visit .

Wendy’s Heisman

Are you a student athlete? Are you the best, brightest, and a well-rounded member of your senior class? If so, apply for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award by October 20. Apply online at .

Lottery Scholarship

• Student must be a resident of New Mexico

• Student must have completed high school at a public or accredited private New Mexico high school, graduated from a public or accredited private New Mexico high school or received a high school equivalency credential while maintaining residency in New Mexico.

• Student must enroll full-time at a public post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico within sixteen months of graduation or receipt of a high equivalency credential and maintain continuous full-time enrollment. First time enrollment within the sixteen-month period following graduation must be at a New Mexico public post-secondary educational institution. If the student enrolls full-time at ANY out of state institution or private in-state institution the student shall forfeit eligibility.

• Student must enroll in and earn 15 credit hours per semester at a four-year New Mexico public university.

• Student must enroll in and earn 12 credit hours per semester at a two- year New Mexico public community college.

• Student must maintain a 2.5 or greater cumulative grade point average (GPA) each semester of enrollment.

• Students with disabilities may qualify for reduced credit hour requirements and additional semesters of the scholarship.

Scholarships for New Mexico Students

In addition to grants, many students qualify for scholarship programs. While many scholarships are dependent upon financial need, most also do require the student to maintain good academic standing to renew the scholarship. Scholarships with high academic merit requirements will usually pay more to students than those available to all students. Please note that while many scholarships can be renewed each semester, if you fail to maintain the necessary GPA or other requirements you may not reapply. To apply for a $00 FAFSA Scholarship, please visit scholarships

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Please visit . The Albuquerque Community Foundation has moved to a common application process, making your application process easier and more efficient. The following scholarship applications are available at the website listed above:

• Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship

• New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship Fund

• Nina J. Wing Scholarship

• Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund

• David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship

• Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund

Organ Transplant Awareness Program of New Mexico

This year there will be two $500 scholarships awarded to New Mexico high school seniors. The awards are in memory of Betty Montoya, kidney recipient and Jaime Munoz, double lung recipient. The purpose of the scholarship program is to promote organ and tissue donation as an important social responsibility while assisting New Mexico youth with higher education. Please visit for eligibility requirements. The application process will open in December and the deadline is February 14.

What Drives You? Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program

Please visit for more information. Applications are due March 8, 2021.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

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• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students

• Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate and graduate students

• US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)

• Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Apply now of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Please visit . Completed applications are due November 10

• Student must be in grades 5-12 as of November 6

• be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.

• have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the application

There are several factors to consider when judging applications:

• Initiative: Did the applicant initiate the activity or show exceptional leadership in an existing one?

• Effort: How much time did the activity require? Did the applicant overcome any significant obstacles?

• Impact: Were many people affected by the activity, or were individuals impacted in a major way?

• Personal growth: Did the applicant gain insights or skills from the activity? Did he/she demonstrate a

sound understanding of the value of service?

• State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid

trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for national recognition events.

• National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a trophy for

their schools or nominating organizations, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a

nonprofit charitable organization of their choice. deliver them

Undocumented/International Students

If you are an undocumented or an international student, check out these scholarship applications.

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College Board Opportunity Scholarships

The College Board offers a scholarship program for all students that guides you through the college planning process. Please visit .

• Build your College List for a chance at $500.

• Practice the SAT for a chance at $1,000.

• Improve your Score for a chance at $2,000.

• Strengthen Your College List for a chance at $500.

• Complete the FAFSA for a chance at $1,000.

• Apply to Colleges for a chance at $1,000.

• Complete Your Journey for a chance at $40,000.

UNM Private Scholarship List

Please visit for a general list of scholarships. Students do not have to attend UNM to utilize this list.

NMSU Private Scholarship List

Please visit for a general list of scholarships. Students do not have to attend NMSU to utilize this list.

Texas Tech Private Scholarship List

Please visit for a general list of scholarships. Students do not have to attend Texas Tech to utilize this list.

Albuquerque Public Schools Scholarship List

APS posts a scholarship list. To utilize their list, please visit

Miscellaneous Scholarship Opportunities--

Peterson’s: This website boasts over $10 billion in scholarship awards that are easily searchable and filtered using a quick survey.

Unigo: Offers a very comprehensive scholarship search and on a very user-friendly site, including profile-based matching and easy-to-browse categories.

Fastweb: This website’s filters make it easy to find what you’re looking for. One downside is that you need to fill out a fairly extensive profile to get started, but that profile will help match you to scholarships to suit your needs.

Niche: One of the easiest sites to navigate and it makes it simple to start finding and applying to scholarships. No required sign up.

College Board Big Futures Scholarship Search: Find scholarships and other financial aid. Enter as much information as possible to find the best matches.

College Greenlight: An awesome scholarship resource aimed at first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students. Fully searchable and will email you “match” scholarships.

: One of the largest databases of scholarships an updated daily. You can browse by category but the most effective way of finding what you’re looking for is to make a profile.

US Dept of Labor careeronestop: Search over 7,500 grants and scholarships. Look through the whole list of scholarships arranged in order of closest deadline, search by keyword or use the filters to see only awards for certain award types, locations, level of study, and more

Scholarsnapp: A new platform by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation that increases efficiency by allowing students to sync up their data and use it across multiple scholarship applications.

QuestBridge

The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation’s most selective colleges. College Match Scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, are loan free, and require no parental contribution. If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please visit

Letters of Recommendation

Students, who are in need of letters of recommendation, completion of college or scholarship applications, should deliver them to the principal, teacher, or counselor at least 3 weeks before the deadline. Remember to beat deadlines, not just meet them.

College Application Essays: How to Stand Out from the Crowd

Typically, a college essay is designed to let the admissions officers get to know you and how you think. College officials who read a lot of essays are likely to spot those that don’t ring true. With that in mind, remember that some of the best essays are those that are authentic. Be confident in telling a story that’s really about you, not what you think the admissions office wants to hear. Everyone has a unique viewpoint to share, so let your shine through.

Hints for Parents on Homework

In conferences with parents it is frequently heard, “There is no homework.” The point needs to be made that just because no specific homework has been assigned, there is still homework: it’s called study time. It is strongly recommended that all students spend a minimum of one half hour of homework/study time (five days a week) on each academic subject pursued. If your son or daughter has no studying to do, in order to complete this 2.5-hour time frame he or she should read a good book!

With school and parents working together, it needs to be stressed to our young people that study, in contrast to specific homework, includes but it not limited to:

1. Rewriting classroom lecture notes, or lab reports.

2. Checking lecture notes while they are still fresh in a student’s mind. In terms of understanding material, one hour spent as soon after a lecture a possible is worth several hours a few days later.

3. Outlining an English or science chapter to use to review for a quiz or chapter test.

4. Rethinking, e.g. foreign language vocabulary words by making up English sentences and transcribing them into the foreign language.

5. Reviewing, e.g. reviewing theorems in geometry so one knows them verbatim and can apply them to problems not previously assigned.

6. Getting a good night’s sleep before a test – no cramming! Research shows that sleep aids in “sealing in” information.

If there isn’t any studying to do – read!

TIPS for making your classes count

• Sit close to the front of the classroom when possible.

• Join in class discussions.

• Ask questions! If you don't understand something, chances are others in the class don't understand either.

• Keep up with class assignments. Finish them before they're due.

• Ask for help in any class in which you find yourself falling behind. Remember, your teachers want to help you succeed!

• Look for ways to sharpen your basic skills in each class. You can practice your writing skills in history, your algebra skills in science, and your math and science skills in vocational education classes.

• Learn keyboarding skills so you can type your own schoolwork and use a computer.

• Learn to take good class notes. You'll be taking lots of notes during the rest of your life.

• Learn to proofread, correct, and rewrite your written work.

• Develop test-taking skills. Your counselor and teachers can show you how to get started.

October tasks for high school seniors

• Take the SAT and /or ACT.

• Work on your admissions essays.

• If you haven't already done so, attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs.

• Visit your top school choices. If possible, make appointments with faculty, staff, and students.

• Complete applications for every scholarship for which you may be eligible.

• Meet with your guidance counselor to develop a college admission and financial aid application plan.

• Make a folder for each of your college choices.

• Contact the schools' financial aid offices to determine which forms they require. Some schools may require special forms.

• Finalize portfolios, audition tapes, writing samples, or other evidence of talent if required for admission.

• Visit Going2College for information about career, college, and financial aid resources in your state.

College Entrance Test Dates

Any student who is interested in going to college or technical school will have to take either the ACT or SAT exam. Most scholarships from colleges and universities are given to students who score a 25 or higher composite on the ACT or 1130 on the SAT. Many technical schools require at least a 19 composite on the ACT for entrance into their programs. Students may register on line. Below are the testing dates and registration deadlines.

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|Test Date |Registration Deadline |

|December 12 |November 6 |

|February 6 |January 8 |

|April 17 |March 12 |

|June 12 |May 7 |

|July 17 |June 18 |

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|Hobs High School Code 320325 |

To register, please visit

ACT Non-Writing--$55.00

ACT With Writing--$70.00

For study materials, please visit:

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|Test Date |Registration Deadline |

|November 7 |October 7 |

|December 5 |November 5 |

|March 13 |March 12 |

|May 8 |April 8 |

|June 5 |May 6 |

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|Hobbs High School Code 320325 |

To register, please visit

SAT Non-Writing--$52.00

SAT With Writing--$68.00

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