Senior Newsletter - February 2021
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that the second semester of your child’s Senior Year is here! This letter is to express to you our sincere interest in helping your child have a successful second semester and to provide valuable scholarship information.
We want your child to finish out their high school year by making the highest grades possible. We stress that students should study hard, complete all assignments, be attentive and responsible, exhibit outstanding behaviors, and attend class onsite or virtually daily.
In order for you to be able to closely monitor your child’s grades and to help him/her succeed, please be aware of the following: Report cards will be sent home on March 29th. Grades may be accessed through your Home Access Center Account.
It is very important that students complete college applications as soon as possible and reply to scholarship acceptance letters by the deadline. Most universities now encourage students to apply online at the university’s website. We have college information available to students in the Counselor’s Office and the College and Career Coaches are also available to help with applications.
Students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to receive federal or state financial aid for college. Many universities require all students to complete the FAFSA in order to receive scholarships. Students applying for and receiving the Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship will be required to complete the FAFSA regardless of family income. The FAFSA application should be submitted online at www.studentaid.gov. College and Career Coaches are available to assist with completing the FAFSA. Please email april.malone@esd-15.org or kanesha.evans@esd-15.org for more information.
Please read and keep the attached scholarship information for your reference. Scholarship opportunities will be announced and links posted to the EHS counselors’ page on the EHS website.
If you have any questions, please email or call us at 870-864-5100. We look forward to working with you and your child.
Sincerely,
EHS Counselors
Amy Miller Last Names A - Ha amy.miller@esd-15.org
Amanda Roberson Last Names He - O amanda.roberson@esd-15.org
Nancy Watson Last Names P - Z nancy.watson@esd-15.org
The El Dorado Promise Scholarship
Mrs. Sylvia Thompson, El Dorado Promise Director, has been meeting with seniors regarding the El Dorado Promise Scholarship. Applications for the Promise Scholarship are available in the Counselor’s Office and online at www.eldoradopromise.com.
To view the Senior Parents Promise presentation, please click on the link below:
https://www.loom.com/share/912799fd85b143c6a86d1e1ac763e63f?sharedAppSource=personal_library
If you have any questions regarding the El Dorado Promise Scholarship, please call Mrs. Thompson at 864-5128 or email her at sylvia.thompson@esd-15.org.
Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarship and Grant Programs
Now is the time for all seniors to go to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website and complete the YOUniversal Application. By completing this application, students will be considered for all the scholarships offered by ADHE. Regardless of where seniors are planning to attend college – either in state or out of state – it is to their advantage to fill out this application. With this free application, students are able to search and apply for scholarships and grants, create tier accounts and check their status, receive alerts and notices through email, and manage their accounts 24/7.
Please note that this information is an overview and does not constitute complete information regarding eligibility requirements. For complete information, visit the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website: scholarships.adhe.edu
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship (Lottery Scholarship)- application deadline is July 1, 2021
Students must graduate from an Arkansas public high school and have a minimum composite or superscore of nineteen (19) on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test.
Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship - application deadline is March 1, 2021
The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is the most academically rigorous scholarship program offered for those graduating seniors scoring either 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and a 3.50 academic grade point average. The scholarship pays tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board up to $10,000 per year.
Arkansas Future Grant (ArFuture) - application deadline is July 1, 2021
Law Enforcement Officers’ Dependents Scholarship (LEO) -application deadline is July 1, 2021
LEO provides a waiver of tuition, fees, and room at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansas law enforcement officers, some Highway and Transportation Department employees, and other public employees, who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Military Dependents Scholarship (MDS) - application deadline is July 1, 2021
MDS provides a waiver of tuition, fees, room, and board at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war or who are totally and permanently disabled.