Class of 2023 Seniors

2 months ago

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: 


College Applications:www.commonapp.org 


Contact information for applications: 

Jill Bender, Counselor, benderjr@vancecharter.org

Amine Seifert, Advisor, seiferta@vancecharter.org 


Residency Determination Services: www.ncresidency.org 



College Foundation of NC: https://www.cfnc.org/ 
Has tools for researching 2- and 4- year colleges in NC, and information about how to apply to and pay for your college education. 
 
College Test Scores:  College Admissions Test Scores are optional again this year for the 16 University System.  For more information, read the Test Waiver memorandum.  
 
College Application Timeline Goals for November/December
  • Continue completing college applications.
  • Make sure you have completed RDS, FAFSA and any other forms needed by the schools to which you applied. (Some require CSS Profile too.)
  • Log into portals for every college you applied to and check to ensure they have received all your materials!
  • Check the scholarship pages of individual college websites and apply to scholarships specific to each school. Continue researching state and national scholarship opportunities.
  • Check email and your college portals regularly so that you don't miss important communication!

Scholarship / Financial Aid Information

Fill out your FASFA at:  www.studentaid.gov


There are many scholarship opportunities available - based on academics, special activities, financial need, demographics, etc. Each school also has their own scholarships. Check college websites and use the links below to explore additional opportunities! 

These websites are only some of the ones that have scholarship information.  Remember that scholarship searches and applications should never cost money.

www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx

www.cfnc.org

www.chegg.com

www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org

www.collegeboard.org

www.fastweb.com

https://www.northcarolina.edu/future-students/nc-promise/

www.niche.com

www.nshssfoundation.org

www.petersons.com

www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/

www.scholarships.com

www.unigo.com

www.uncf.org

Individual colleges also have their own scholarships and financial aid.  Please check their websites for more information.


Local Scholarship Postings

  • Henderson Junior Woman's Club is offering 3 scholarships this year. All are open to both male and female applicants. Applications are due by January 7, 2023.

    1. The Sallie Southall Cotton scholarship worth $500 is offered to a senior planning to attend a four-year college/university.  
    2. The Linda Weaver scholarship worth $300 is offered to a senior planning to attend a community college.  
    3. The Stack K. Barnett scholarship worth $300 is more specified.  It is offered to a senior planning to attend Vance Granville Community College in health related fields. 

    The application forms are available from Mrs. Seifert (and were emailed to students in December). In addition to the form, each applicant will also need to provide the following.

    ·      Recent photo

    ·      A personal letter as to why the student desires to continue her education, the student’s future plans, and why financial aid is necessary.

    ·      Letter of recommendation from a school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher.

    ·      Letter of recommendation from a business or professional person other than school personnel.

    ·      High School Transcript with grades through first semester senior year, SAT scores (optional this year), class rank, and grade point averages (weighted and unweighted)

    ·      FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form

    All information from the applicants needs to be uploaded and emailed to  hendersonjwceducation@gmail.com by January 7, 2023.  Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview ( to be held the week of January 10). 

  • Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Women Educators - Gamma Chi Chapter is offering a $500 scholarship, renewable annually, for females living in Warren or Vance county who plan to pursue a degree in education. Students who plan to attend a 4-year college, or who plan to start at a community college and then transfer to a 4-year college, are eligible. Applications are available from Mrs. Seifert. Deadline to apply is January 18, 2023.
  • Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of NC will award scholarships to NC high school seniors to be used at any NC college or university. 1st place - $3000, 2nd place - $1000, 3rd place - $800 and 3 4th places - $400, plus local committees may provide smaller scholarships to local finalists. Details can be found online at www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder-memorial-scholarship. The application must be completed and supporting materials uploaded online no later than 11:59pm on February 5, 2023.
National Scholarship postings
  • The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program  specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states , and the District of Columbia ($25,000 each). National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring of their senior year to participate in The National Scholars Conference. State scholarships are also available for $10,000 each.  To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
    • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
    • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
    • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
    • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
    • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
    • Be a United States citizen

    The undergraduate application is available annually from December 1 to March 15.

    https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/ 



For all regular school or counseling issues, Mrs. Bender is available to assist students with their needs.  To see the counselor, please visit the office.  To schedule appointments with the counselor, use this link:  https://benderjr.youcanbook.me, email a request to benderjr@vancecharter.org or call the school at 252-431-0440.


All seniors should complete a Senior Career Plan form at the beginning of the school year and then make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Seifert, the College & Career Coordinator. To schedule an appointment, visit https://seiferta.youcanbook.me or email a request to seiferta@vancecharter.org.

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Volunteer Experience

2 months ago

Are you involved in the community, donating your time to a cause that is important to you? If not, think about how you can get involved. Service to others helps the community, and it's also beneficial to you:
  1. It provides a healthy boost to your self-esteem, self-confidence and life satisfaction.
  2. You gain real-world experience and can learn about different career paths and make connections.
  3. Volunteer work is viewed very favorably by colleges, scholarship committees and employers. You will be prompted to list volunteer work on your college applications and should definitely include it on a resume in a job search. Try to keep track of it throughout high school, and going forward in life, so that you can easily list it on a resume or application.
Need some ideas?  Below is a list of places around the community where students can get involved. If you have an interest that isn't represented here, contact Mrs. Seifert for assistance locating resources, or consider developing your own project!
  • ACIM in Oxford – This nonprofit group runs a food bank in Oxford. Individuals or groups are invited to volunteer on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm to help pack food boxes. Long term commitment is welcome but not required. See more details at http://www.acimgranville.org/volunteer.
  • ACTS in Henderson – Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS) provides a soup kitchen, Mobile Meals to homebound clients, a food pantry and Back Pack Buddy program. Junior Volunteers are needed to help.  See Mrs. Seifert for a volunteer packet.
  • Animal Shelters –
    Vance County Animal Shelter - http://vancecountyanimalshelter.com/help
    Granville County Animal Shelter - (919)693-6749
    Warren County Animal Ark - https://www.warrencountync.com/632/Volunteering
  • City of Oxford and the Downtown Oxford Economic Development Commission – They use volunteers for special events in downtown Oxford. https://www.oxfordnc.org/community/downtown_development/volunteer_information_.php
  • Granville County – The county has a website to help you find volunteer opportunities with all county departments and special projects. Go to https://granvillecounty.galaxydigital.com/
  • Granville County Youth Division Service – This office offers volunteer opportunities both with teen court (http://www.granvillecountyteencourt.com/how-does-it-work.html) and Restorative Circles (http://www.granvillecountyteencourt.com/how-do-they-work.html).
  • Granville Health System - Junior Volunteers are students 14 - 21 years of age.  All junior volunteers must attend an orientation program.  For more details and the application form, go to https://ghshospital.org/patients-visitors/volunteering/.
  • Henderson Downtown Development Commission – They use volunteers when special events/projects are planned for Downtown. If you want to get involved, email the Downtown Development Manager at TracyMadigan@henderson.nc.gov.
  • McGregor Hall – Interested in the performing arts? McGregor Hall has an active volunteer group. You can help with concessions, box office, scanning tickets/ushers, or even painting sets if you want to help prepare for productions. Details and the volunteer application are available at https://www.mcgregorhall.org/volunteer.
  • Perry Memorial Library in Henderson – Join the “Friends of the Library”. This is the group that provides volunteers and funding for special library programs and needs. https://www.perrylibrary.org/about-us/friends
  • Salvation Army in Henderson – Always need volunteers to help with the after school club (open until 6pm). Contact Gina Ease with the Red Shield Club at (252) 438-7107 to learn more. Can also use volunteers at the Family Store (closes at 4pm on weekdays, but open on Saturdays).
  • Vance County Teen Court – Student and adult volunteers provide an alternative system of justice which encourages youth to take responsibility for their actions and correct their mistakes. The youth offender is defended and prosecuted by their peers, student volunteers.  Meets every Tuesday 4:30-6:00 pm at 500 N Beckford Drive, Suite A in Henderson.  Through hands-on experience you will learn about the justice system, provide a service to our community, and get great experience to add to a resume. Darius Pitt is the Teen Court Coordinator - dariuspitt@henderson.nc.gov. 
  • YMCA – Their volunteer application is available online at https://hendersonymca.org/get-involved  
  • Warren County – Here is the website to learn about volunteer opportunities with Warren County government - https://www.warrencountync.com/652/Volunteer.

Churches, nursing homes, nonprofits, and any organizations that work with kids (gyms, summer camps, etc) are all good places to check for volunteer opportunities too! You aren't limited to what's on this list.  Pick a cause that is important to you and find a way to get involved. 


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Class of 2024 Juniors 

2 months ago

For all regular school or counseling issues, Mrs. Bender is available to assist students with their needs.  To see the counselor, please visit the office.  To schedule appointments with the counselor, use this link:  https://benderjr.youcanbook.me, email a request to benderjr@vancecharter.org or call the school at 252-431-0440.


For College & Career Planning, Mrs. Seifert is available to assist students with their needs.  To see Mrs. Seifert, please visit the office, or to schedule an appointment, visit https://seiferta.youcanbook.me or email a request to seiferta@vancecharter.org.

Scholarship Opportunity for Juniors
The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program  specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states , and the District of Columbia ($25,000 each). National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring of their senior year to participate in The National Scholars Conference. State scholarships are also available for $10,000 each.  To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
  • Be a United States citizen

The undergraduate application is available annually from December 1 to March 15.

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/ 




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Class of 2025 Sophomores

2 months ago


For all regular school or counseling issues, Mrs. Bender is available to assist students with their needs.  To see the counselor, please visit the office.  To schedule appointments with the counselor, use this link:  https://benderjr.youcanbook.me, email a request to benderjr@vancecharter.org or call the school at 252-431-0440.


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Class of 2026 Freshmen

2 months ago

For all regular school or counseling issues, Mrs. Bender is available to assist students with their needs.  To see the counselor, please visit the office.  To schedule appointments with the counselor, use this link:  https://benderjr.youcanbook.me, email a request to benderjr@vancecharter.org or call the school at 252-431-0440.






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Class of 2027 8th Graders

2 months ago

High School planning will begin in Spring 2023.  Information for rising freshmen will be available at that time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Mrs. Bender in the High School office.  
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