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Would you like to start working on the ACT? Go to academy.act.org and start today!
In the spring of 2023, all Juniors will participate in ACT testing at Hancock County High School. Attendance and participation are required. No testing fee will be charged for this test administration. Also in the spring, 9th & 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT.
ACT Prep Day - All Juniors are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.
The ACT will be administered at a variety of colleges in our area (LMU, WSCC, Carson Newman, etc.) The registration fee is approximately $50.50 (without writing) or $67.00 (with writing).
Please visit www.actstudent.org for more information concerning ACT testing.
This year, if there is a Senior who would like to retake the ACT free of charge, they may obtain a voucher from the guidance department. The date for this test is TBA, and will be administered at the High School. All students must sign up online at www.actstudent.org
This free, interactive, live online event lets students learn the differences between the SAT & ACT, then try sections from each test to see which is a better fit. Students will see their scores instantly and learn effective test strategies from our team of experts.
Pre-registration is required using the following link: http://www.kaptest.com/practicetestweekend
The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. 1, 2023. All TN Promise students must complete the FAFSA by Feb. 1, 2024, to maintain TN Promise eligibility. Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ to get started on your FAFSA!
Click here for a series of brief financial aid tutorials describing the financial aid available to students at TCAT, community college, public 4 year, and private 4 year schools.
Applications for various scholarships are available in the office.
Some of these scholarships include: Niswonger, Horatio Alger, Coca Cola, VFW, and Rose Scholar.
Walters State Scholarship Application
BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship
Niswonger Scholarship Application
Niswonger Scholarship Nomination
Search for Online Scholarships
East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships
Rogersville Review: Scholarships available for students in Hawkins, Hancock counties
East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships
WiseGeek's Asian American/Pacific Islander Scholarship
WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship
Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship
Mental Health Movement Scholarship
HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Annual Scholarship
Heisman High School Scholarship
2022 Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Cirkledin "No Sweat" Scholarship
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Financial Aid Opportunities for Students of Color
45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Judy Barton Memorial Tourism Scholarship
Guide to Scholarships by Major
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors | Sallie Mae Fund
Below are TAHRA's 2023 Adult Scholarship Application and the 2023 Freshman Scholarship Application.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Christi Billings at (901) 378-8455.
VMDAEC Education Scholarship Application form and guidelines for high school or home school seniors graduating in 2023 can be found at the link below. The student’s parents or legal guardian must be a member of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative.
Mind, Body, and Soul Scholarship
Your Health Journey Scholarship
Coca Cola Scholarship
$20,000 per year
October 31, 2022
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/be-a-coca-cola-scholar/
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
up to $50,000
February 23
https://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows-Scholarship
Davis-Putter Scholarship
up to $10,000
Active in social justice work
March 31
http://www.davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/
Dell Scholars Program
20000
2.4 GPA, financial need, participation a partner program
December 1, 2022
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Equal Chance for Education
up to $25,000
3.0+ GPA, DACA student planning to enroll at a partner college
March 15
https://www.equalchanceforeducation.org/criteria-to-apply/
Gates Scholarship
Full COA
Minority, Pell eligible, 3.3+ WGPA (ideally top 10%)
September 15, 2022
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Golden Door Scholars
Up to full COA
DACA, enrolling in partner school
October 23, 2022
https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
$500-$5,000
Hispanic, 3.0+ GPA
March 15
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke
up to $40,000 per year
3.5+ GPA, demonstrated financial need
November 17, 2022
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
up to $30,000
21+ ACT or 1000+ SAT
January 12
https://jackierobinson.org/scholarship/
QuestBridge
Full COA
Top 10%, 27 ACT or 1280 SAT, family income below $65,000
September 27, 2022
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
Reagan Foundation Scholarship
$10,000 per year
3.0+ GPA
January 6
Ron Brown Scholarship
$10,000 per year
African American students w/ financial need
January 9
The Dream.US Scholarship
up to $29,000
2.5+ GPA, DACA student planning to enroll at a partner college
February 25
Scholarship for Future Female Entrepreneurs
La Jolla Mom Communications Scholarship
A $1000 ($500 x 2 winners) scholarship for students interested in giving back their communities. Open to all students. Short essay required.
A $500 scholarship open to any student going through a change or new challenge in life. Open to all students. No essay required.
A $550 scholarship to help reduce a little bit of financial worry, and to help someone get a bit of time back to focus on the important things in life. Open to all students. No essay required.
Finding a job is difficult as is, and finding one as a teenager in high school can be even more challenging. You are not only competing with other students but also competing with adults in your job search. This guide will help you prepare, get noticed, and hired. Click below to find out more.
Abigail works with seniors who are preparing for college. Any senior who needs assistance with things such as FAFSA, College Applications, etc may contact her.
Phone number: (423) 296-2324 Email: abigail.lyons@tn.gov
Adria is our Niswonger Care Advisor and will be here 2 days per week to
assist our seniors with FAFSA completion, college applications, TNReady deadline, etc.
The Hancock County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
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