Troy Counseling Department



June 2019

Congratulations Class of 2019

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Final Transcripts for Seniors

*Seniors planning on attending a NON- Common APP college, request final transcript in Parchment as soon as possible go to . When request please HOLD FOR GRADES

*If you are attending a COMMON APP college, your counselor will send your common App Final Report with your final transcript. You do not need to do anything.

*Questions? Problems? Special Situation? See Mrs. Wesley in the Counseling Office.

Parchment Registration for Juniors-

Most transcripts sent to colleges go through Parchment. We are encouraging all college-bound junior to register now, using their personal registration codes. Juniors who have not received codes may pick them up from Mrs. Wesley in the Counseling Office. See for further information, or Mrs. Wesley. Please write down your e-mail you use and your pass code in a safe place, you will need that next year.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

See also Scholarship Book online, the Scholarship File, and Bulletin Boards outside Guidance!

If your scholarship needs an official transcript, please make sure you give a 2-week request before the due date!!!!!!!!

Currently available in the Guidance Office

Due Date Name of Scholarship

06/01 Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship

06/01 Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship

06/01 Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship

06/03 Gary Burnstein Scholarship

06/14 Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program- due to organization

06/19 Big Sun Scholarship

07/31 Growth & Associates Scholarship

10/06 AES Scholarship (2019)

Ongoing Ferris State University Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program- Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page:

To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to them by email at: scholarships@ The topic is describe your educational career and life goals..

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship- Offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college, visit website at to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it.

Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship- This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a business degree at any accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link and find the scholarship located at the right side of the page and click on it.

Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship-This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post- secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link fashion- and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and chick on it. Apply online.

Big Sun Scholarship- The Big Sun organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Have to write a short essay (500-1,000 words) answering the following questions: How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family? Has your participation influenced your career goals? All essay submissions should be sent to:

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic- Is offering a scholarship contest to high school juniors living in Michigan who have made a difference in their community. The winner will be recognized at the Esteemed Women of Michigan Dinner on October 2, 2017. Apply online

Groth & Associates Scholarship- The lawyers at Growth & Associates are proud to offer a generous $1,000.00 scholarship for any individuals who qualify. Must have a 3.0+, contact information, school transcript, 500-word essay about difficulties or hardships you have had to personally overcome. To apply go to

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OPPORTUNITIES

Baker College- For scholarships for incoming Freshmen students go to baker.edu/scholarships

Common Ground- Common Ground is a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping youths, adults and families in crisis

Discover Scholarship- Discover Student Loans is giving away $100,000 in scholarships. Students can get tips and resources on paying for college and enter for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship award. No purchase or student loan necessary. Enter now at Assist

Entertainment Software Association Foundation- aims to enhance education and create a positive social impact in communities across the country. The ESA Foundation has provided scholarships for the next generation of gaming innovators. Each year, the ESA Foundation awards up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each to 15 graduating high school seniors and 15 current college students pursuing video game-related degree. Scholarships are offered for full-time undergraduate study at accredited four-year college and universities in the USA. Learn more about the ESA Foundation scholarship program at

Fun Scholarship Opportunity- To enter all a student needs to do is tell us what they are bringing from their hometown to college and why it’s important to them. Once a year they will award a $500 scholarship. Our scholarship is open to any high school students who will be attending college. ABODO is all about helping students find housing and we wanted to help students further by offering this scholarship. Please look .

Kaplan Test Prep – Scoring well on the PSAT kicks off the college admissions process, opens the door to scholarships, and helps you get ready for the SAT and ACT and a great score starts with PSAT Prep Live- the only FREE, live PSAT prep program available to all students online. Learn more at PSATpreplive

Lawrence Tech. Upcoming BME Events:

BME Summer Camp- July 2019

Nanotech Summer Camp- July 2019

Please Contact:

Olivia Thompson-Tinsley

BME Administrative Assistant

othompson@Itu.edu or bmechair@ITU.edu

248-204-2660

Michigan Department of Treasury hosting a Free Scholarship Searching Webinar- MI Student Aid, within the Michigan Department of Treasury, and Sallie Mae will host a free webinar, “Scholarship for College”. You know you want a scholarship. The challenge is how to find them, how to apply for them, and how to increase your chances of being awarded as many as you can. That’s where Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae can help. It’s a fast, easy, and FREE way to search for more than 5 million college scholarships worth up to $24 billion that can help you pay for your college education. For more information go to mistudentaid@

- High school students who love to solve real world problems, building things for fun, takes initiative, thinks creatively, help LAUNCH their entrepreneurial career at MIT. Learn more about the program at:

Motion Picture Institute Opportunities: Film camp- July 22nd-26th Acting camp- July 15th-19th For more information go to:

Online Prep Live ACT Kaplan- A new affordable test prep. The program is created by the designers of the ACT test and Kaplan, building on the ACT test and Kaplan, building the ACT Online Prep program, and featuring engaging LIVE instruction by Kaplan-certified instructors on ACT test subjects-with additional support delivered in real time outside classroom hours. ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live keeps students motivated and engaged-and helps them be ready on test day. Learn more. onlinepreplive

Overeaters Anonymous – Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experiences, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating, bulimia, and anorexia. They welcome everyone who wants to stop his or her compulsive food behaviors. If you have questions about our program, please feel free to reference our local website at or the national website at or contact us at 248-559-7722.

Scholarships with MerryApps- MerryApps allows you to apply for up to 13 scholarships with one application. Start by creating an account at

The Scholarship- Amount: $1,000 to two students. Description: The Caregiver Scholarship is intended for students who are passionate about helping seniors live healthy lives and are pursuing careers in senior care. The award can be used towards tuition and/ or books. Applications must be actively enrolled in or accepted to attend a U.S. college or university and pursuing a career in senior care. Applicant must submit either a 500-word essay or a 2-3 min. video addressing a topic related to elder care. Apply at scholarship page the 2019 deadline has not been released.

UNIGO- They offer all different kinds of scholarships. Go to

U of Dayton ROTC – 4-year full-tuition and fees, with room and board allowance – see rotc

U of M Flint Freshman Merit Scholarships – Up to $7,000 for first-time freshmen with a minimum GPA 3.25/31 ACT – see umflint.edu/merit or call 810.762.3300

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Summer Programs

Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City- They are offering five exciting programs for summer 2019: Summer in the City, Liberal Arts Intensive, Young Women’s Leadership Institute, Dance in the City, Athena Summer Innovation Institute. For more information go to barnard.edu/summer, to get a sense of all they offer for current 10th and 11th grade girls. All Programs have a full-time supervisory staff and all programs are in keeping with the Barnard mission of educating women.

Banson NYC Fashion Summer Camp- June 16-22 or July 7-13 –

Boston University Summer Program- Interested in journalism or writing visit their web site at summerhs@bu.edu

Bowling Green State University- BGSU Pre-College Programs provides opportunities for students to experience the Bowling Green State University campus while expanding their knowledge, building life skills and exploring their interest. BGSU offers residential and day camps. Call for more information 419-372-8943

Bronfman Fellowship-Bronfman is a fully funded fellowship that is among the most prestigious programs available to Jewish students of all backgrounds who are in their junior year of high school. For more information go to

Calvin College Entrada Scholars Program-July 12th – Aug. 8th - senior should apply by March 2nd calvin.edu/entrada

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Program-Many choices including AP/Early Admission, Fine Arts, National High School Game Academy- admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college

Central Michigan U Fashion Camp– ehs.cmich.edu/fashioncamp

College for Creative Studies- Precollege Summer Experience, many programs offered: Transportation Design, Graphic Design and Advertising, Product Design, Fashion Accessories Design, Drawing, Illustration, Digital Photography and Photoshop, 2 D and Hand-Drawn Animation, Game Art and Character Modeling for more information go to: collegeforcreativestudies.edu/pcse

Cornell Engineering- High school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The target population for the CURIE Academy is rising juniors and seniors’ women students of all backgrounds; while the target population for the CATALYST Academy are rising junior and senior male and female students from backgrounds (Africa American, Native American/Alaska Native, Latino/a and Pacific Islander) severely underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. All program materials including the link to the online application and the recommendation form for our summer academies are available at the following websites:

CURIE Academy: Academy:

Cranbrook Summer Art Institute-Visit the website for a complete class listing and descriptions:

Duke University Summer Courses- Multiple summer programs for students from sports to economics and race to gender. Duke Summer College is offering a host of captivating courses that study society’s most pressing issues. Some are Advertising and Society, Introductory Psychology, Gender, Work and Organization, Race, Power and Identity, Language and Social Identity, Contagion in Culture and Society, Drugs, Theory and Culture, Finance Fictions. For more information go to summercollege@duke.edu

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn- 6 courses offered, including Nanotechnology and Robotics- call 215-898-0053 or see esap.seas.upenn.edu

Gettysburg College- Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, American government, creative writing, or information technology. Please find information at admiss@gettysburg.edu

Joyce Ivy Foundation- The Joyce Ivy Foundation Summer Scholars Program provides scholarships for talented, high-achieving young women from the Midwest to participate in academic summer program at some of the country’s top colleges. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need. 2019 Summer Scholars Applications are due March 1st. Go to for more information.

Lite Program- Kettering STEM girls summer camp for girls going into 12th grade. LITE is a two-week residential program to introduce 11th grade girls to what engineers do and how they significantly improve people’s lives by applying math, science and technology to human problems. Eligibility: They will select 36 participants from across the country. Female Complete the 11th grade 3.0 or higher GPA, Strong interest in science and math. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an e-mail letting you know how and where to send an official transcript along with a letter of recommendation from high school teacher. Go to lite@kettering.edu

Michigan Technological University- To see more about the Summer Youth Program and see the full list of courses, program dates, application deadlines, and more on our website go to: mtu.edu/admissions

Michigan Math and Science Scholars – University of Michigan- The Michigan Math and science scholars summer program is designed to offer a pre-college experience. Learn more at

New York U Tisch Summer High School-Programs in creative computing, dance, drama, dramatic writing, filmmaking, games, photography & imaging, recorded music- call 212-998-1500 or email tisch.nyuedu/special-program

NYC Summer Academy 2017- The School of The New York Times-Designed for highly motivated and talented high school students, our NYC Summer Academy offers participants the opportunity to live and learn in New York City during two-week sessions. Working with award-winning journalists from The Times and expert practitioners from across the city, students learn firsthand how ideas take shape, forming the industries of today and the creative enterprises of tomorrow. Two Week Courses available in June and July. Go to summer2018

Oxford Academic Programs- Multiple summer programs in Europe and US for students in grades 8-12

Oxford Royale Academy –Inspirational cultural and academic courses– see

Penn Engineering Summer Academy – Penn Engineering offers a unique program for a selective group of high school students (rising 10th-12th graders) to experience rigorous and challenging college-level coursework. Our three- week Engineering Summer Academy at Penn or ESAP combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting-edge technologies. Students can earn college credit in one of our six programs. Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Complex Networks, Nanotechnology, Robotics. Visit the website at esap.seas.upenn.edu

Point Park University- Programs in screenwriting, film making, 3D animation& visual effects, 2D animation, and dance-pointpark.edu/community

Rutgers School of Engineering- The Rutgers School of Engineering is offering the chance for students to participate in a new Pre-Engineering Summer Academy to develop their knowledge and skills through real-world field experiences. The program will include Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Forensic, Mechanical. Eligible students must: Be between the age 16-18 Have prior coursework in pre-calculus(recommended), submit an online application. Session 1 is July 1th-13th, Session 2 is July 14th-20th.

SAIC- School of Art Institute of Chicago. Go to ugadmiss@saiciedu for recent happenings, upcoming online information sessions, on-campus events, Early College Program Summer Institute and more!

SCAD- The university for Creative Careers. At SCAD Summer Seminars and SCAD Rising Star, students can experience all the perks of being a SCAD student-from inspired settings and professional-caliber resources to one-on-one guidance from acclaimed faculty. For more information go to

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Early College Summer Institute- Several sessions, 2 or 4 weeks, multiple arts topics- saic.edu/ecpsi

Smith College- For High School girls who wish to pursue their academic interest in the classroom and beyond. For more information go to smith.edu/summer

Summer Discovery- Many programs located throughout the U.S. including UM, in England, and Italy, for middle and high school students- see , for internships, and for middle school students, or call 516-621-3939

Summer Institute for the Gifted- 3-week program for academically talented students ages 5-17- located at many colleges including U Chicago, Vassar, Yale, UC Berkeley, and more-

Summer Program at University of Michigan-The Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS) summer program is designed to offer high school students a pre-college experience through a varied course offering. Learn more at

TELLURIDE ASSOCIATION- For black and ethnic studies – see

University of Dayton- Summer Sustainability: Food Systems – Rising high school juniors and seniors will study sustainable food system, availability, scarcity and justice issues with the collaboration of UD faculty, students and community partners. Participants can earn one credit hour, which may be transferred to any college or university. Learn more or apply by Margo.udayton.edu/summersustainability

University of Miami-The Summer Scholars Program at the University of Miami offers academically motivated high school sophomores and juniors the ability to sample college life, explore one of 16 exciting programs taught by UM’s distinguished faculty, and take classes and form friendships with peers from around the world. In addition to the hands-on campus experience, students leave the three-week program with six college credits. For more information go to: ssp@miami.edu

U of Pennsylvania Management and Technology Summer Institute- 3-week program for high school students- see upenn.edu/fisher/summer

Washington University in St. Louis- In their High School Summer Program, students have the opportunity to enroll in courses and study alongside undergraduates. Students select from a broad range of stimulating introductory courses in the humanities, math, science, and social studies. For more information on program, fees, scholarships, and application requirements visit: summerexperiences.wustl.edu

Wharton University- Wharton’s pre-college programs: Leadership in the Business World, Management & Technology Summer Institute, Wharton Sports Business Academy and Wharton Moneyball Academy. The Wharton School is the country’s oldest collegiate business school and one of four undergraduate schools at the University of Pennsylvania. Each summer program gives students a unique opportunity to explore and discover their particular academic interest on a dynamic and vibrant Ivy League campus. For more information about each program go to:

YSPA- Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics- The Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics is a highly selective research and enrichment program for 32 high school juniors and seniors interested in careers in science and technology. After a two-week online course, YSPA students come to Yale for a four-week intensive program, where they take classes in physics, math, and astronomy, gather data using the telescope at Yale’s Leitner Observatory, and to learn to write python code to analyze their data and optimize a scientific model. YSPA is the summer research experience of a lifetime. Visit the website for much more information. yspa.yale.edu

Yale Young Global Scholars- see

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