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1 To: Seniors From: Ms. Todd NEWSLETTER DECEMBER, 2013 Graduation Information: The 2014 graduation ceremony will be held on WEDNESDAY June 11, 2014 at 5:00pm AT U.S. CELLULAR ARENA. See future newsletters for further information. Graduation Fee: The graduation fee for 2014 graduates is $60.00 (in the form of cash, money order or personal check payable to Bradley Tech) until March 28, After March 28, 2014 a $10.00 late fee will be added bringing the new fee to $70.00 (in the form of cash, money order or personal check payable to Bradley Tech). The fee will remain at $70.00 until May 2, After May 2, 2014 an additional $10.00 will be added bringing the new fee to $80.00 CASH ONLY! The graduation fee covers: location of ceremony, diploma covers, ushers, sound system, flowers, class gift and security. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE IN THE BOOKSTORE. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!! ATTENTION MALE STUDENTS AGE 18: All male students must register with Selective Service when they turn 18 years old. IT IS THE LAW! Those who fail to register can be denied many important opportunities like federal student grants (financial aid), student loans, government jobs, and a driver s license in most states. Register online at: FREE ONLINE ACT TEST PREPARATION QUESTIONS: COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP: ATTENTION ALL 12 TH GRADE STUDENTS Bradley Tech Counselors are available to assist 12 th grade students with the college application process every WEDNESDAY in the library from 2:45-4:00pm. Bus Tickets will be available for students who need them. RESOURCES: COLLEGE / FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE: Milwaukee Public Schools has two year-round locations, so students can receive FREE services to apply for college. Assistance is offered in completing college applications, requesting college admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarship search. One location is on the North Side of Milwaukee 2730 W. Fond du lac Avenue. The other location is on the South Side of Milwaukee 3333 S. 27 th Street. The center is open Monday Friday: 2:00pm 7:00pm; Saturdays: 9:00am-2:00pm and Sundays: 12:00pm 4:00pm. No appointment is necessary. Scholarship Information: ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR 12 TH GRADE STUDENTS, UNLESS INDICATED. FOR MAILING PURPOSES, PLEASE RETURN ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO MS. TODD ROOM 270 PRIOR TO EACH DEADLINE. PLEASE REMEMBER

2 DEADLINES ARE NOT POSTMARK DATES. Therefore, applications should be submitted to Ms. Todd BEFORE they are due! NOTE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY DISTRIBUTED DURING ONE OF THE PASSING TIMES IN ROOM 270. SOMETHING TO RESEARCH SOMETHING TO RESEARCH: Many times various companies and organizations offer scholarships to families of their employees. It would be a good idea, if you check with your immediate family members to determine if there are any scholarships available of which you can apply. There are a list of scholarships that undocumented (students who are not U.S. Citizens) high school students can apply for to attend college. The following website will assist: WISCONSIN COVENANT: Students received an opportunity, in the 8 th grade, to sign the Wisconsin Covenant. This was a pledge to graduate from a Wisconsin high school, maintain at least an overall GPA or better, take college preparatory classes, demonstrate good citizenship, participate in community activities and apply for financial aid (FAFSA) by April 1 st of the students senior year. If you have completed the Wisconsin Covenant, you must complete a confirmation package (in addition to FAFSA) before April 1, Students who participate in this program may receive additional grant money for college ranging from $ $2, per year. SFM Foundation Scholarship Qualifications: This scholarship is for students whose parents have been disabled or fatally injured in the course of working for a Wisconsin OR Minnesota employer. Additional qualifications and the application can be found at: DEADLINE: March 31, 2014 Amount: Up to $5, per year Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Qualifications: You must be a 12 th grade student, who will complete high school in June, You must be under 21 years old. You must attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, vocational or technical school, as a full-time student, in the fall of You must be a U.S. resident. There are four different scholarships for students who are scholars, of Asian-Pacific heritage, African-American heritage or Latino-American heritage. Other criteria are: financial need, community involvement, and essay (topic is stated on the application) and academic achievement. APPLY ONLINE AT: DEADLINE: January 21, 2014 Amount: $1, The Greater Milwaukee Association of Legal Professionals Scholarship Qualifications: This scholarship is for students who plan to enroll in an education program associated with the legal field at an accredited local college with special emphasis on prospective legal secretaries, legal assistants and or paralegals. The scholarship will be awarded on basis of merit, ability and need. Submit: transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a biographical statement (items to include are listed on the application), and a one paged essay (items to include are listed on the application). PICK UP AN APPLICATION FROM MS. TODD IN ROOM 270 DEADLINE: December 31, 2013 Amount: $300.00

3 Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Qualifications: This scholarship is awarded to individuals who will attend college, as a fulltime student in Wisconsin, in the fall of You must complete high school in June, Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, outside activities, and financial need. Submit: Transcripts, work experience, and essay (topic is stated on the application). PICK UP AN APPLICATION FROM MS. TODD IN ROOM 270. DEADLINE: February 28, 2014 Amount: Range - $ $1, Delta Theta Sigma Qualifications: You must be in the 12 th grade; you must complete high school in June, 2014; You must attend UW-Madison or Madison Area Technical College in the fall of APPLY ONLINE AT: DEADLINE: February 1, 2014 Amount: Range - $ $1, Picard, Truman - Intertribal Timber Council Scholarship Qualifications: You must be of Native American / Alaskan descent. You must pursue a higher education in Natural Resources. Submit a letter of application (items to include are listed on the scholarship announcement, resume, three letters of recommendation, evidence of validated enrollment into a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation as established by the U.S. Government, and transcripts. PICK UP A SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MS. TODD IN ROOM 270. DEADLINE: January 17, 2014 Amount: $2, Morgridge Scholarship Qualifications: You must attend UW-Milwaukee as a full time student in the fall of You must complete high school at Bradley Tech in June, This scholarship is based on high academic achievement, financial need (determined by completing FAFSA after January 1, 2014), and extracurricular activities. Submit personal statement (items to include are stated on the application), transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. PICK UP AN APPLICATION FROM MS. TODD IN ROOM 270. Deadline: February 21, Amount: FULL TUITION The Marguerite Pavlic Gostomski Scholarship Qualifications: You must complete high school at Bradley Tech in June, 2014, you must be accepted into UW-Milwaukee for admission in the fall of Applying for this scholarship will put you in the pool for the Morgridge Scholarship HOWEVER; the recipient for the Morgridge Scholarship may NOT receive the Marguerite Pavlic-Gostomski Scholarship. This scholarship is based on high academic merit, financial need (determined by completing FAFSA after January 1, 2014). Submit transcripts, one letter of recommendation, personal statement (items to include in your statement are stated on the application) and extracurricular activities. PICK UP AN APPLICATION FROM MS. TODD IN ROOM 270. DEADLINE: February 21, 2014 Amount: $1, Educators Credit Union Scholarship Qualifications: You must have an active account with Educators Credit Union; you must be enrolled in a Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington or Waukesha County high school. You must have a overall GPA or better, you must complete high school in June, 2014, you must be accepted into an accredited college or technical school at the

4 time of the award of this scholarship. You must demonstrate one or more of the core values of Educators Credit Union (specific information is stated on the application). Submit transcripts, a one paged typed description of awards, community service and extracurricular activities, 500- word essay, and one letter of recommendation. PICK UP AN APPLICATION FROM MS. TODD IN ROOM 270. DEADLINE: March 15, 2014 Amount: 1, UW-Milwaukee Chancellor s Walkers Point Scholarship Qualifications: You must attend UW-Milwaukee as a full time student beginning in the fall of You must be a graduate of Bradley Tech, South Division or Pulaski High School. You must have financial need based on completing the FAFSA. NOTE: Preference is given to students who will live in University housing their freshman year of college. Preference is also given to students who are involved with the UWM TRiO / Pre-college programs. This scholarship covers full tuition and room & board at UW-Milwaukee. It is renewable for up to six years. The scholarship will also pay for AOC Summer Bridge Classes. APPLY ONLINE AT: Contact Ms. Coleen Dunlap at Cdunlap@uwm.edu for further information. DEADLINE: February 21, 2014 Amount: FULL TUITION + ROOM AND BOARD NOTE: BE SURE TO CHECK CAREER CRUISING FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: your student ID number and birthdate are used as your login and password. DON T FORGET! COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS: ALL 12 TH GRADE STUDENTS Bradley Tech Counselors are available to assist 12 th grade students with the college application process every WEDNESDAY in the library from 2:45-4:00pm. Bus Tickets will be available for students who need them. Scholarship Scams Be aware! Be Careful! Be informed! Be aware of statements such as: "You're a finalist!" or "You've won!" to a contest or scholarship you never entered. Be wary, especially if they ask you for a credit card or bank account number to hold your "winnings." Don't believe it. You must apply for scholarships first to receive them. "First come, first served." While you do need to get your application in before the scholarship deadlines, the first come, first served rule does not apply to scholarships. "Millions of dollars go unclaimed." Legitimate scholarship awards are predetermined. Sponsors work very hard to find the most qualified applicant. "We'll do the work for you, for a fee." The fee may be small and the offer may come from someone sounding official. So make sure you do your research before paying anyone to do a search for you. No eligibility requirements. All scholarships have eligibility requirements. We ll match scholarship offers Legitimate scholarships will tell you how much they are offering - not matching an offer. Scholarship Application Fees. You should never pay money to get money.

5 Request for too much information Such as bank account information or credit card information. "Everybody is eligible." Scholarships are usually based on merit and/or need and restrictions usually apply. Scholarship sponsors look for candidates that best match their criteria. REMEMBER: If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Additional Websites for financial aid: Other Websites to enhance your scholarship search: Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Credits: BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES 27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships < 2) Student Inventors Scholarships ) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students < 3) Student Video Scholarships 29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help < 4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships

6 30) College Board Scholarship Search < 5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships 31) Burger King Scholarship Program < 6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships 32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition < 7) Brand Essay Competition 33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds < 8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) 34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database < 9) Xerox Scholarships for Students 35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid < arships/scholar.htm 10) Sports Scholarships and Internships 36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel < 11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships

7 (NABJ) 37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help < -sch.htm 12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) 38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) < 13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund 39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) < 14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships < id.org/< < 40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students < 15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships < 41) Scholarships and Fellowships < 16) Microsoft Scholarship Program < 42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies < 17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search

8 < _search.jsp 43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) < 18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits < 44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities < 18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits < 45) INROADS internships < 18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits < 46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships < 19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students < 47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships < 20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships < 48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing < 21) Guaranteed Scholarships

9 < 49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide < IES 21) Guaranteed Scholarships < 50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD < 22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects) < 51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund < 23) Easley National Scholarship Program < 24) Maryland Artists Scholarships < 25) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) < Documents to gather to complete the FAFSA YOU MAY BEGIN THIS PROCESS NOW! 2012 Income tax returns (Parent and student) W-2 forms (Parent and student) ANY other income records (parent and student) Social Security numbers (parent and student) Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen) Savings account statements (parent and student) Investments (parent and student) Business assets (parent and student) Driver s License (student only!) Parent s birthdate Parent s marriage date

10 Scholarship Scams Be aware! Be Careful! Be informed! Be aware of statements such as: "You're a finalist!" or "You've won!" to a contest or scholarship you never entered. Be wary, especially if they ask you for a credit card or bank account number to hold your "winnings." Don't believe it. You must apply for scholarships first to receive them. "First come, first served." While you do need to get your application in before the scholarship deadlines, the first come, first served rule does not apply to scholarships. "Millions of dollars go unclaimed." Legitimate scholarship awards are predetermined. Sponsors work very hard to find the most qualified applicant. "We'll do the work for you, for a fee." The fee may be small and the offer may come from someone sounding official. So make sure you do your research before paying anyone to do a search for you. No eligibility requirements. All scholarships have eligibility requirements. We ll match scholarship offers Legitimate scholarships will tell you how much they are offering - not matching an offer. Scholarship Application Fees. You should never pay money to get money. Request for too much information Such as bank account information or credit card information. "Everybody is eligible." Scholarships are usually based on merit and/or need and restrictions usually apply. Scholarship sponsors look for candidates that best match their criteria. REMEMBER: If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. SENIORS: IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH: CAP & GOWN ORDERS GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS CLASS RINGS

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