SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS - MERCY MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL - WEEK OF 2/18/2019

School
Counseling News
Mercy McAuley High School - Week of 2/18/2019

Attention students taking AP exams this spring!
AP Exam money is due to counseling o ce by March 1. $94 per exam, check made out to Mercy
McAuley High School. The money must be placed in an envelope with the student's name and the
name of the exam(s) she is taking.

The Three River's Women's Club Scholarship
The Three Rivers Women’s Club is offering a scholarship to a qualifying female who is a senior in high
school and is pursuing a college education. This is a one time, one year $1,500.00 scholarship.
Applicant must be a resident of Miami Township, Hamilton County. Ohio. Please contact Candi Fern at
513-922-1968 to receive an application form for this scholarship. There will be applications available in
the counseling o ce as well. The deadline for submission of a completed application and required
information is Friday, March 29, 2019.

Attn. Seniors! 2019 WCC Agnes Seasongood Education Scholarship
Award Program-Local!
All application materials must be submitted in hardcopy in one complete package via U.S.P.S. by
Thursday, April 4, 2019.
     This award encourages civic awareness.
     Five $1000 awards will be presented.
     One page essay, application, and a letter of recommendation required.
     Award luncheon on 5/3/2019 at the Summit Dolce Hotel.
     Applications are available at this web link:
https://womanscityclub.org/2019-seasongood-application-for-students/

Fairfield Community Foundation Scholarships-Applications at
fairfieldcommunityfoundation.org.

The Fair eld Community Foundation is pleased to announce two scholarship opportunities for
students who live in Fair eld or Fair eld Township.
Fair eld Women Scholarship: The Fair eld Community Foundation invites area high school
graduating women who live in Fair eld or Fair eld Township to apply for two Fair eld Women
Scholarships. Fair eld Women is honored to award TWO, one-time scholarships of $1,500 each to
college bound women. The application deadline is Friday, April 12 by 2 p.m. Student applicants shall
be females graduating from high school in the year 2019. They must reside in Fair eld or Fair eld
Township. Their diploma may be from any public, private, technical school, or home school.
Applications can be found at fair eldcommunityfoundation.org.

Four Seasons Garden Club Scholarship: The Four Seasons Garden Club Scholarship is offering a
$1,500 scholarship to be awarded to a male or female 2019 graduate from area high schools (public,
private, technical school or home school) who is enrolling to study in an area connected with
horticulture or related elds, such as Conservation, Nature and Beauti cation, Landscape Design or
Landscape Contraction, Commercial Florist, or Floral Arts. The student selected may attend a college
or university, technical or trade school. The scholarship is open to graduates who reside in Fair eld or
Fair eld Township. The application deadline is Friday, April 12 by 2:00 p.m. Applications can be
found at fair eldcommunityfoundation.org.

Greenhills Forest Park Kiwanis Club College Scholarship Opportunity
Class of 2019:The Greenhills Forest Park Kiwanis Club is offering a scholarship competition to area
high school seniors residing in the Winton Woods school district. The scholarship awards are $2,000.
Eligibility requirements and directions for completing are included on the application which can be
picked up at the counseling o ce or is posted in Blackboard (Community>Counseling News). Deadline
to apply is April 5, 2019.

First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship Program
Application can be accessed at:
https://www.fcbanking.com/why-us/community-commitment/scholarship/
     500 word or less essay and 3.0 GPA or better required.
     Deadline to apply is March 1 at 5pm

Anthony Munoz Foundation Scholarship

Deadline to apply is May 1, 2019. Multiple $20,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2019. The award
shall be renewable only if the recipient(s) meets eligibility and performance requirements as stated in
the application. Based partly on nancial need, gpa, and an essay based on overcoming adversity.
Visit http://www.munozfoundation.org/default.asp?contentid=15 to access the application and
requirements.

QuestBridge 2019 College Prep Scholars Program
Full scholarships to summer programs at highly selective colleges and universities.

Intended for high-achieving, low-income juniors. See your counselor if you are interested in a referral.
Deadline is March 20, 2019
www.questbridge.org

More scholarship news...
Please remember that an "at a glance" list of all the college scholarship opportunities that counselors
post in this newsletter, as well as a more extensive spreadsheet of scholarship ideas, can be found on
the school's website>Current Families>Links and Resources>Student Services.

Miami University's SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
     2 week sessions
     Deadline to apply: May 1, 2019
     MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars
     Explore topics of choice and receive insight on the college application process
     Participants receive priority consideration to merit scholarships and honors programs

University of Dayton Summer Programs
     2, distinct summer programs
     June 23-29th
     Open to high school juniors, seniors, and rising college freshmen.
     Leadership 101
     Entrepreneurship 101
      Compete for scholarships
Visit:
go.udayton.edu/leadership101
go.udayton.edu/entrepreneurship101
Questions?
summerprograms@udayton.edu

Also, the UD Women in Engineering camp is July 7-12. Interested? Visit: go.udayton.edu/wie

Kenzie's Closet provides prom dresses and accessories at no cost to
those in current financial need.
This nonpro t organization offers a prom dress shopping experience for students with demonstrated
 nancial need.
A referral is needed, so if you are a student that is interested in participating in this program, please
see your counselor for more details and assistance with the application.
Shopping days are March 5 through April 25.
More information available at www.kenziecloset.org

Interesting article and book suggestion for parents: How to Help
Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience
From the article: In the last decade, rates of anxiety-related disorders in teenagers have steadily risen,
particularly in girls. Researchers and psychologists post several hypotheses about why these rates are
on the rise -- from digital hyperconnectivity to heightened external pressures to simply a greater
awareness, and therefore diagnosis, of mental health concerns.
Whatever the causes, Dr. Lisa Damour has hopeful news for parents and teens: rst, some degree of
stress and anxiety is not only normal but essential for human growth. And if those levels become
untenable, there are tested strategies for reining anxiety back in...click here to read more

Book suggestion: "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls," by, Dr. Lisa
Damour, PhD

19th Annual Cincinnati Area Spring College Fair-March 26th at Xavier
Univ.
140 colleges and universities will be in attendance!
Additional info is available at https:xavier.edu/spring-college-fair

Service Academy Information Night 2/21
Discover educational and career opportunities available at the U.S. Service Academies.
Re: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. Coast Guard Academies
When: 2/21 5:50-8:00 pm
Where: Butler County ESC 400 N. Erie Blvd. Room A Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Questions or RSVP: 513-779-5400
Sharon.Hughes@mail.house.gov

New Media Film Festival
The Department of Communication and New media Studies at Mount St. Joseph University invites
highschoolers to participate in their 3rd annual New Media Film Festival.
Submission Deadline is March 14

Cash prizes for each category:
     Documentary and Social Change
     Short Narrative
     Experimental
For more info visit:
msjnewmedia lmfestival.wordpress.com

Waycross Community Media- Summer Film Workshops
Waycross Community Media is offering summer lm workshops for high school students.

Great opportunity for students interested in lm and television production to learn several new skills in
a fun environment.
Write scripts, plan production, add soundtrack, and more. 6/4-6/27...1pm to 5 pm.
For more information visit:
www.waycross.tv/summerworkshop
825-2429 or info@waycross.org

UC to host RevolutionUC (A Student Hackathon!)
RevolutionUC is a perfect place for both those that are new to or well experienced in computer
programming to have a chance to work on a project of their choosing for 24 hours. Many students win
prizes for their nished projects and show them off to prospective colleges and employers.
What is a hackathon???
A hackathon is a weekend event where students are encouraged to step
out of their comfort zones while developing innovative tech applications for
the sake of learning and problem-solving. At UC, the hackathon focuses on
bringing together college and high school students in Ohio and the midwest for
a weekend of learning, collaboration, and innovation. RevolutionUC is a
fantastic learning and social experience for students of all experience levels.
This year, RevolutionUC is scheduled for March 2nd and 3rd.
Register at revolutionuc.com. This event is intended for students with interest in technology,
programming, and computer science. Participant must be 16 or older. Attending the hackathon is
completely free and students can nd more information at revolutionuc.com

Careers in Media Internship
The Careers in Media Internship is designed to provide hands on experience to minority high school
students with an interest in the media industry.
     A founding organization is WCPO 9 ON Your Side.
     Professional training in Writing, Interviewing, Dressing for Success, Business Etiquette, Public
     Speaking, College Planning and more.
     Unpaid.
     4 weeks in summer, 10 hours per week.
     Also, will be encouraged to attend a 4 day workshop at Ohio University.
APPLICATIONS ARE AT COUNSELING OR EMAIL MMORROW@WCPO.COM or call 513-852-4015.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 31.

Free Workshop at WCPO 9 On Your Side Studios
Students are invited to a FREE workshop to meet professionals in broadcasting, journalism, and web
journalism. Casual, fun and you'll get a tour of WCPO 9 on Your Side Studios.
SATURDAY, February 23, 2019 at WCPO (studios) 1720 Gilbert Ave.
10 a.m - 12 p.m.
Seating is extremely limited.
RSVP by 2/21 by emailing MMORROW@WCPO.COM
You MUST put "High School Workshop" in the subject line. Include your name, grade, and school in
the email. After you send the email, know that you WILL be registered UNLESS you hear a reply from
them.

Elwood Staffing
     A possible alternative for those not ready to be college bound right out of high school.
     One application to get matched to entry level positions.
www.elwood sta ng.com

Junior Family College Planning Workshops coming in March.
Dear Class of 2020 and parents. You are invited and strongly encouraged to register to attend a
Junior Family College Planning Workshop which will be hosted by school counselors. There are three
dates and times to choose from:
March 5th at 3:30 PM
March 20th at 7:30 PM
March 21st at 7:30 AM
Sign-up to attend here or on the school website.
At each workshop we will be covering important information about college visits, application
procedures and timelines, college nancial aid, and more. Each workshop features the same
presentation so you only need to register for one. All families will receive a folder packed with college
planning resources. The workshops last approximately one hour.

Info needed from Seniors: College Acceptances and Scholarship
Awards
Seniors, please remember to bring in (or email to counselor) copies of college acceptance letters and
scholarship awards. We need this information for our records. Thank you!