A Darwin medical student with a long-term plan to work in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory is the recipient of the 2019 AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship.
Nikki Kastellorizios, a second-year medical student in the Flinders University NT Medical Program and mother of three, says her aim is to become the kind of doctor she would want her family to encounter when they need medical attention.
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, presented Nikki Kastellorizios with the award at the AMA National Conference today.
Her passion for medicine stems from experiencing and witnessing the barriers and difficulties Indigenous people face when accessing health care.
"I am a registered nurse, and chose to become a doctor as I feel I will have greater influence in making real change towards closing the gap that Indigenous Australians - my people - currently experience," Ms Kastellorizios said.
"Through my encounters accessing health care, and acting as a support person for family members, I have recognised the profound impact people's experiences have on their health choices.
"Indigenous people who deal with culturally unaware professionals or services will often choose to avoid them in the future, and live with their deteriorating health, rather than try to access services that are not meeting their needs.
"I recognise that as an individual, I can't change the world, but I can help to facilitate change in someone's life, and subsequently their wider community, by building a therapeutic, culturally safe relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
"I hope our common heritage will give Indigenous patients a sense of ease, allowing me to be better able to holistically treat patients and help them improve their health, on their terms."
Ms Kastellorizios has a long-term plan to be part of the movement to improve Indigenous health.
"Post medical school, my 10-year plan is to work towards becoming a Fellow in my field, and to be the doctor I would want my family to encounter when needing medical help," she said.
"My 15-year-plus plan is to work in rural and remote areas of the Northern territory once my children are grown up. While most Indigenous Australians live in metropolitan or regional areas, the most disadvantaged live in rural or remote Australia, and they need the most help."
"Throughout my journey, I also want to support and inspire other Indigenous people to become involved in the health sciences in whatever role they choose - health worker, nurse, doctor - to further empower families and communities.
"Every First Nations Australian who reaches for further education can create belief in the young, and others, that it is achievable."
Dr Bartone said that Ms Kastellorizios is a deserving recipient of the $10,000 a year Scholarship.
"Ms Kastellorizios has a clear determination to help improve the lives and health of Indigenous Australians," Dr Bartone said.
"Her dedication and commitment in taking on a medical degree while bringing up three young children is commendable, as is her desire to inspire Indigenous youth to strive for higher education.
"Latest records show that there are about 500 Indigenous doctors in the medical workforce, which is about 0.4 per cent of the workforce. To reach population parity of 3 per cent, the number should be closer to 3500.
"In 2017, a total of 310 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students were enrolled in universities across Australia.
"We know that Indigenous people have a greater chance of improved health outcomes when they are treated by Indigenous doctors and health professionals. They are more likely to make and keep appointments when they are confident that they will be treated by someone who understands their culture, their language, and their unique circumstances.
"Ms Kastellorizios will be exactly that kind of doctor."
The AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship was established in 1994 with a contribution from the Commonwealth Government. The AMA is seeking further donations and sponsorships from individuals and corporations to continue this important contribution to Indigenous health.
Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online at https://indigenousscholarship.ama.com.au/
The AMA thanks BB & A Miller Fund, a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation, for funding the 2019 Scholarship.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Raleigh-Egypt High School student became valedictorian of his graduating class despite coping with homelessness.
Tupac Shakur Mosely, 17, said his family became homeless after his father died and his family moved to a campsite for the disadvantaged called "For The Kingdom."
Dr. Glenda Glover, the president of Tennessee State University, came to Raleigh-Egypt to personally award Mosely with his TSU t-shirt and scholarship letter.
"For the president herself to drive down to one of the schools toactually assist a student personally, one on one, to take him or her up there for a visit, it's just mind blowing to me," Mosely said.
Mosely created his own t-shirt based on his quote, "Your location is not your limitation." He achieved a 4.3 GPA and earned 50 scholarships worth a total of $3 million.
Mosely said he intends to major in electrical engineering at TSU because he loves the smiles he gets after helping people with tech issues.
When Aaliyah Allen and Roy Webster walked across the stage during graduation exercises at their Memphis high school Saturday, they capped off four sometimes difficult years, spent largely together.
From being leaders in school band - Allen as a drum major, and Roy on the base drums - to struggling to fit in at KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School to being the first of their families to go to college right out of high school, the two of them said they couldn't have made it this far without each other.
But even with their diplomas in hand, their journey together is far from over: Roy, KIPP's valedictorian, and Aaliyah, the senior class president, are both headed to Washington University in St. Louis on scholarships that will cover the full cost of tuition and allow them to study abroad. Roy wants to study mechanical engineering, and Aaliyah plans to enter the school's Philosophy, Neuroscience, Psychology program.
"It's hilarious to me that we're going to the same place," said Aaliyah in an interview a week before graduation. "We didn't plan this."
She added: "I think I'm stuck with him for the rest of my life."
Roy didn't get into his first choice of Cornell University and said with a wink that he had to "settle" for Washington University. (Washington University is highly competitive college that accepts just 14 percent of applicants.)
"You don't know how lucky you are," Aaliyah said, in turn with an eye roll.
"I'd always said I wanted to go to college but it's not something everyone always thought I could really do," Aaliyah said, noting she was overwhelmed at first by the daunting task of balancing her studies, band, and the college application process.
But her school counselors pushed her, she said, and it helped that Roy was also college-bound.
Roy's family immigrated to Memphis from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago when he was 5 years old, and throughout much of his schooling, he struggled to form deep connections with other students - until, that is, he met Aaliyah in a freshman honors algebra course and the two became close friends.
Like all of their classmates, Aaliyah and Roy were a part of the KIPP Through College program, which helps students with college visits and scholarship applications and provides direction on what colleges best fit them. In their class of 66 students, 61% are headed to four-year colleges.
The Houston-based KIPP charter network, which runs seven schools in Memphis, markets itself as a place that will help get its students to and through college.
Nationally, about 20 percent of college students come from low-income families, according to the Pew Research Center. Many of those who attend KIPP High School, including Aaliyah and Roy, come from low-income families.
Roy and Aaliyah said they know finishing college won't be easy, just like navigating the application process was new and hard. But they have some sense of what's ahead since both students spent part of the summer between junior and senior years on college campuses.
"That [summer] really gave me the confidence to leave this place and get more out of my comfort zone," said Aaliyah, who spent a few weeks that summer at Davidson College in North Carolina, thanks to a KIPP partnership. Roy spent his summer at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Over the past several years, KIPP's national leaders have focused on increasing college completion rates after a 2011 report found that 31 percent of early-generation KIPP middle school students graduated from (four-year) colleges within six years. (KIPP created a "college persistence fund" that provide small, emergency grants to help its graduates pay for college.)
In Memphis, of the 82 students in KIPP's first graduating class, in 2015, 66 students went on to college. About 62 percent of those students have completed their degree or are still actively enrolled, said Richard Bailey, director of Memphis' KIPP through College program.
Roy said he felt prepared to start and finish college, but when it gets hard, he's thankful to know Aaliyah won't be far away.
"I feel like so much of adjusting to college is all the social stuff, I've never been great at that, but I think I'll be better in college," Roy said. "It helps to have a friend who has already stuck with you through so much."
Michael Allen of Vernon High School will be attending Texas A&M University's ROTC Corp of Cadets, which is one of six senior military colleges.
Michael Allen, a 2019 Vernon High School, earned a four-year ROTC scholarship to Texas A&M University. His parents are Patrick Allen of Lawton, Okla., and Tonya Ellington of Vernon. (Photo: Contributed)
Allen, called "Big Mike," was a National Winner of the ROTC four-year scholarship, which only 5 percent of applicants receive. He was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry for West Point and attended the military academy's summer camp.
The award came before his May 24, 2019, graduation from Vernon High School. His parents are Patrick Allen of Lawton, Okla., and Tonya Ellington of Vernon.
"Michael proudly accepts the challenge to begin his career as a United States Army officer and serve the people of the United States and defend the Constitution," his mother told the Times Record News.
Among his numerous accomplishments: National Society of High School Scholars for academic achievements and excellence; National Honor Society; National Society of Leadership and Success; and district winner and regional tennis finalist.
He was also active in: debate; Gifted and Talented; Key Club; National Honor Society, Tennis; and National Society of Leadership and Success.
His community service included ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, volunteering with Goodwill, the beautification of downtown project, and the Boys and Girls Club.
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A COMO law student has been given the financial boost to experience more of the legal world thanks to the Ciara Glennon Memorial Scholarship.
Third-year law student Tayu Wilker was awarded the 21st Ciara Glennon Memorial Scholarship of $10,000 and a clerkship at Ashurst as she completes a Juris Doctor at University of Western Australia.
The scholarship was set up in 1998 after the murder of 27-year-old lawyer Ciara Glennon in 1997 to financially help full-time UWA law students.
Ms Wilker said it was a privilege to personally receive the scholarship from Mr and Mrs Glennon in memory of their late daughter.
"I think that is a huge compliment and honour to say that 'we see how these aspects of her are positive in you as well'," she said.
"What they're doing is so extraordinary, to have suffered a great tragedy and want to bring so much good in the world is something else."
The Ocean Reef High School 2008 dux was a Jackson McDonald paralegal and has volunteered for Blackstone Society, Piddington Society, Oak Tree Foundation and WA Department of Communities.
"I'm most proud of my work with the Department of Communities, where I'm a one-on-one mentor for young girls in foster care," she said.
Ms Wilker said she was happy to follow the opportunities as they come her way, including applying for roles which may take her out of work for six months.
"The main thing is I get the opportunity to apply for these things and not have to worry that about financial obstacles," she said.
The goal of the entire athletic recruiting process is to impress a coaching staff enough at their school that they are willing to pay for your college education. You will need to work hard in your sport/the weight room, in the classroom, and in marketing yourself to these coaches but it certainly can be done.
For the sake of this article, you just were told in a letter yesterday that State University is finally not feeding you lines and will be offering you an athletic scholarship. This has been the letter you have been waiting for over the last five years. Now that it is here, what do you do?
1.) Be thankful/grateful If you are lucky enough to have an athletic scholarship for a sport at the college level, you need to be extremely grateful. Only a very small percentage of athletes get that opportunity and having this one so early in the process is something to be extremely grateful for. So when you receive the letter with the official words, take the time to thank the college coaches that did it, your high school coaches, and mainly your parents for dealing with you over the years. Make sure you let them know how much their help has been appreciated during the entire process.
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2.) Think seriously about this school Take our your recruiting folder/file about State University and review what you have written and their contact with you. I of course am assuming that you have followed the previous advice of this site by tracking your recruiting interest and how much attention schools show to you. Think long and hard about this program. Would you be happy ending the athletic recruiting process right now by committing to them? For the sake of this article, you are going to say no so that there is something else to write. If you are 100% confident with this school and no other programs could change your mind, there is no reason not to commit.
3.) Spread the word If you are going to remain uncommitted and explore your options, the first step is to get that information on social media. After that, touch base with your contacts at Rivals, Scout, 247Sports, ESPN, and the local media and let them know as soon as possible about the offer. If you don't have some any of the sites, look for prep sites that cover your state or the site of the college that offered you. They will want to catch up with you as soon as possible to let their readers know about the offer. You will want them to know so that other colleges see it and you get into their recruiting databases (which you should already be in by the way). This is a win-win. Also email or call college coaches from other schools that are recruiting you and let them know that State University has stepped forward with a scholarship. If they are serious about you, I would expect them to re-evaluate film that day and take a long look at your ability to see if their mind is changed regarding an offer.
4.) Research the school more Some scholarship offers will come out of nowhere from a school that had been showing you little attention previously. Others will come from a program that you had been hearing from since your sophomore year. Unless you live in the same town and your parent works there, chances are strong that you can still learn more about the school. You may consider taking in a visit, researching their athletic programs, and finding out more about the academics offered. Put the time in and do some serious research. Do they have your major? Is this school a good distance from home? Get a better feel for the program overall.
5.) Figure out when you want to make a final decision Do you want the process over before your senior season of football? Will you be a fall signee for hoops? Think really hard about this one and figure out when the best time for you to make a college decision. You want to be comfortable and be able to have a timetable to make an informed decision. This timetable could include visits, sending senior film to other schools, and things that will help you be confident when you make that final decision. Even if it is not State University, putting together a timetable should help you figure out the athletic recruiting process and put an end to it.
Benefit for the Basin - a nonprofit fundraising arm for area students - paid out $12,000 in scholarships Wednesday to 24 high school students, the largest amount it has given since its inception five years ago.
Every dime the group raises at its annual car show and special raffle of rebuilt muscle cars is returned to students and Basin schools in some form, organizers said.
A special awards ceremony was held at the Klamath County Visitors Center for what has become an annual tradition - distributing scholarship checks to high school students preparing for the next step in life.
Not limited exclusively to collegiate aspirations, students who may next enter the military, or a trade school, or are simply needing funds for whatever their future may hold; are eligible to submit a contest entry.
Interested students need only write a 300-word essay about what community means to them, and what they have done to be a positive change. Essays are read anonymously by a committee and voted upon without knowledge of each student's identity. There are no GPA or extra-curricular requirements.
This year, the group helped a record number of students, 24 in total, with $500 scholarships, totaling $12,000. No more than two essays were selected from each regional high school, which included Tulelake, Butte Valley, home-schooled students, and all Klamath city and county high schools.
Sixteen of the 24 students were able to attend the ceremony in person, receiving a certificate and check courtesy of Benefit for the Basin board members. Keith Stotts, Benefit for the Basin president, and Joe Reister, vice-president, distributed each check and posed for photos with recipients.
Students honored Wednesday included: Tristin Gray of Great Basin Home School; Meredith Bush and Julia Brancacio of Hosanna Christian High School; Stephanie Rizo-Lopez of Lost River High School; Patricia Graciano-Rodriguez and James Sullivan of Butte Valley High School; Daniel Jones and Jasmine Schock of Chiloquin High School; Sophia Gomez and Ellie Mangan of Henley High School; Elyse Englestadter and Conner Stroh of Klamath Union High School; Julia Flocchini and Madison Baeth of Mazama High School; Laura Garcia-Villasenor of Tulelake High School; and Kristin Stotts of Mazama High School who received a Merit Scholarship for countless volunteer hours towards the cause.
Students who were not present, but still receiving scholarships include: Megan Southard and Haylee Hansen of Bonanza High School; Brianna Caswell of Eagle Ridge High School; Ximena Lemus-Hernandez of Lost River High School; Daria Jones of Triad School; Madison Mefford and Catrina Smith of Gilchrist High School; and Abigail Scanlan of Tulelake High School.
"We are people who donate for a good cause, so when you land somewhere, fill our shoes," Stotts told students and families present. "One of the highlights for us is to see each one of these kids, shake their hands and give them money, and someday hopefully wherever you land you remember us."
The scholarship program is one of many ways in which the Benefit for the Basin gives back since its inception seven years ago. A non-profit with 100 percent of proceeds given to youth-oriented charities and organizations, it has grown from humble beginnings to have to date raised nearly half a million dollars.
According to Reister, more than 30 organizations have since partnered in the effort, alongside 20-25 volunteers, who coordinate extensive fundraisers and events to benefit Klamath Basin youth.
To date, more than 20 different youth-oriented programs have benefited from the funds, such as 4-H, FFA, Youth Without Borders, City of Lights, SMART Reading Program, HOSA, and various ROTC and sports programs.
Its biggest annual event is the Benefit for the Basin Charity Dinner and Car Show, held each year in September at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The two-day event combines a classic car show with a dinner and auction, and a wide variety of fun family activities.
"This is by far the most meaningful thing we do - give back to the youth in their higher education," added Reister. "We live in an area that is so supportive, and we could not do it without or sponsors and partners, board members and families."
Many female high school students consistently earn high test scores in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classes. However, only about 13% of women hold jobs in careers related to those subjects.
One reason for this disparity is that women are still typically paid less than men, and especially in STEM-related fields. Women might also face discrimination in the hiring process in such industries. In turn, many females leaving high school and entering college might be discouraged from pursuing secondary schooling in STEM-related fields, and even more so if they struggle with financing for their schooling!
To combat this inequality in the workforce, many organizations, universities, and private foundations have set up STEM scholarships for women, in particular, to encourage them to pursue studies in areas related to science, tech, various types of engineering, and all fields of mathematics. Some scholarships are also focused on minorities, especially Hispanics, to encourage them to pursue such schooling as well. If you're a woman interested in any STEM-related career, check out the scholarships available to you in particular and for minority groups that include women, to ensure you pursue every opportunity for funding and for your studies!
1. Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program
Women looking to study various types of engineering, as well as computer sciences, in particular, might be eligible for the Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program. The scholarship is awarded to over 200 college entrants every year, and grants are typically between $1000 and $1500. Many of the scholarships are also renewable.
The scholarship is for students at both the undergrad and graduate levels, with only one application needed for all the scholarships available. Note, there is a separate application for freshmen and then one for sophomores and those in higher grades. All recipients of the scholarship must choose a school that is ABET accredited.
2. The Payscale Women in STEM Scholarship
To encourage women to join STEM-related fields, including careers in science, math, all forms of engineering, and technology, Payscale offers thei r Women in STEM scholarship. There are two yearly awards or scholarships for female students, totaling $2000 each.
Applicants to the Payscale Women in STEM Scholarship must choose a STEM-related major and the scholarship is available for undergrad and graduate students. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college and they are expected to submit an essay of up to 500 words with their application, based on a subject selected by Payscale.
Smaller Scholarships for Women in STEM
There are other, lesser-known scholarships for women and minorities in STEM-related fields, some of which have a low payout while others are very lucrative. Consider a few options you might pursue:
The STEM Inclusion Scholarship is a bit low, at only $500 per grant, but very few students apply for this scholarship so that every applicant's chance of approval is quite high.
Women enrolled in an accredited STEM-related school and field of study can apply for a $2000 scholarship through the Best Value Schools grant. The grant is awarded twice per year. I highly encourage you to apply to this stem scholarship for women!
Female students in STEM-related studies at the University of Maryland can apply for a scholarship through their Center for Women in Technology. The scholarship gives preference to those pursuing computer science or various engineering degrees in particular, and some scholarships provide full tuition coverage so students can graduate debt-free.
Also a bit low, at only $500, the Girls in STEM Scholarship Award is provided for students studying in STEM-related fields at any accredited university or institution.
Offering a full $10,000 to undergrad female students, the Vanguard Women in Information Technology includes a preference to women pursuing studies in computer science, computer engineering, web design, and other such IT-related fields.
A developer of mobile apps, the BHW Group and their BHW Women in STEM Academic Scholarship awards a full $3000 to women pursuing some type of undergrad or graduate course in a STEM-related field. Applicants are expected to submit a 500 to 800-word essay on the subject of a mobile app that has made a difference in their lives, or about the features they use consistently in a specific mobile app so that the scholarship board can determine how well they understand the use of mobile apps on the market today.
Female undergrad students in fields of math, science, or engineering might apply for The Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled at a full-time, accredited college, and the scholarship total is $1250 per recipient.
The MUST program through NASA offers scholarships for minorities pursuing studies in STEM-related fields, with a special focus on women and those with Hispanic roots. Recipients have part of their tuition paid for a single year.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation Scholarship also grants minority students of either gender a scholarship of between $1000 and $5000. Applicants must enroll at an accredited college or university fulltime and must be pursuing a course of study in a STEM-related degree program. Definitely consider applying to this stem scholarship for women.
The HENAAC Scholars Program provides a full $10,000 scholarship for students of either gender who are studying for a STEM-related degree in an accredited school. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must maintain at least a GPA of 3.0 and show excellent leadership qualities and abilities. The scholarship program also requires applicants to be active within their community and gives preference to those volunteering or otherwise improving a Hispanic community in particular.
The Microsoft Scholarship Program provides various scholarships to minorities pursuing STEM-related studies; the program gives preference to women and Hispanics in particular. The program chooses applicants based on academic merit in STEM-related fields as well as those with strong leadership qualities. The program is also needs-based so students must demonstrate a financial need or hardship. The scholarship is available for undergrad students only.
The NAVSEA Scholars Program focuses on Hispanic students of either gender, offering grants for those pursuing studies in STEM-related fields. Applicants are required to be studying fulltime at an accredited college, and specifically at an institution serving the Hispanic community.
If you are a woman pursuing a STEM degree or are already in a STEM field, I highly encourage you to apply to these STEM scholarships for women. I hope that this article was informative, and good luck on getting a scholarship! If you are interested, I highly suggest going to Interesting Scholarships Category to find some weird and interesting scholarships!
David Dolge presents at $1,000 scholarship to Wyatt Armstrong.
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Marge;om Arias accepts the R1,000 scholarship from Dolge
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Dolge congratulated Veterio Powell on receiving the $1,000 scholarship.
A dozen students were awarded $1,000 scholarships each on Wednesday at Greer City Hall by the Greater Greer Education Foundation during its annual event.
Travis Olmert, Foundation Chairman, said, "It gives us the opportunity to award outstanding students additional funding as they seek a career in various fields."
Olmert told the students he represents an eighth generation family who has benefitted elementary through high school and, "this gives us an opportunity to pay it forward to you in hopes you will do the same."
The expanding manufacturing, intermodal and healthcare environment in the Upstate has made skills in welding, surgical technology, radiology and mechatronics a hotbed for talent.
Davis Dolge, chairman of the Foundation's Grant and Scholarship Committee made the scholarship presentations, along with comments about the recipients from their school guidance counselors.
Sydney Underwood is a compassionate, hard-working student. Her work ethic is admirable as she has successfully maintained good grades while balancing extra-curricular activities. She attends Bonds Career Center where she has been studying Cosmetology and plans to attend Greenville Technical College where she will pursue a degree in business management in hopes of one day owning her own Salon.
Alyssa Powell is a very hard-working , respectful, and conscientious student. I am very proud of how hard Alyssa has worked all year to keep her grades up, and to stay on top of her graduation requirements. She attends Bonds Career Center where she has been studying Automotive Technology. Alyssa plans to pursue a degree in Auto Body at Greenville Technical College.
Marbelin Arias is a hard-working student who gives her all to achieve success. Always eager to learn new things in the classroom, she has a very positive attitude about school and about life. Her strong determination has helped her maintain an "A" average throughout the year in her esthetics class. She plans to attend Greenville Technical College in the Fall.
Walker Vander West is a very hard-working student who is very respectful toward peers and authority. Walker is efficient in welding processes and has earned 4 AWS Welding Certifications. He plans to earn more certifications and looks forward to attending Spartanburg Community College to advance his training. He is a gifted young man who will go far in his career.
Vetorio Powell is a hard-working and dedicated student. He transferred to Byrnes this year and handled the transition with great maturity. He is excelling in his Mechatronics class and I know he will do well in his career. Vetorio wants to enter a career that has longevity and is in demand.
Shelby Fortenberry is a great candidate for this scholarship because it will help her afford college. Shelby has moved around a bit which impacted her academics. Since she has been at Byrnes she has had stability and has worked very hard, will graduate and attend college. Shelby plans to attend Greenville Technical College in the Welding Program.
Evan Williams wanted to become a firefighter because of his own home being destroyed in a fire. He has taken every opportunity to further his training, including serving over 2,000 hours and responding to over 130 calls as a volunteer at Tyger River Fire Department. In addition, Evan will be pursuing his EMT/Paramedic certification at Greenville Technical College to prepare him for his career as a firefighter.
Brianna Davis is an outstanding Welding student. She was the only and first female to ever place in the top 10 (out of 316!) at the Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville's Annual Welding Competition, which is the largest welding competition in the country. She will be attending Spartanburg Community College to pursue her Welding Degree.
Donovan Miguel Dessinger is a hard-working, persistent young man who has consistently challenged himself at Greer Middle College. He has taken Psychology at the college and is currently in the Mechatronics program at Bonds Career Center. Donovan wants to enroll in the Mechatronics Program at Greenville Technical College. He loves fishing, working on cars,boating, cooking, and hunting. He is a quiet, thoughtful student who can be trusted to complete any task assigned.
Hannah Maria McMahan is interested in studying Physical Therapy at Greenville Technical College. Her desire to help people and her ability to get along with everyone are qualities that will make her a good physical therapist. Her compassion and desire to help in her community are evident in her extensive community service. On top of that, Hannah holds down a part-time job at Publix Bakery.
Victor Bryant is a polite, respectful young man. Ideally, he would love to be a funny actor on television or the internet. Victor is a leader who wants to inspire others. He plans to attend Greenville Technical College to enroll in the HVAC Technical Associates Degree Program.
Wyatt Armstrong is an excellent student academically, and he is a skilled welder. He has high goals for himself, and is trustworthy and of strong character. Wyatt is a well-rounded student, who helps his family, works hard, has a great attitude, and is respectful to everyone. He hopes to attend the International Diving Institute to pursue Underwater Welding. He is a very deserving student who is a proud citizen of Greer.
Ellie Eccleston (left) won the fourth Richard J. Berry Returning Graduate award, and Samantha Goerne is the 2019 winner of the Richard J. Berry Scholarship.Marie Jensen received the highest monetary award at Streator High School's annual scholarship awards banquet, receiving the $20,000 Rose Boyd Gochanour Scholarship. The award pays $5,000 each year over four years of college.Students receiving $6,000 or more at the Streator High School awards banquet are (front, from left) Elizabeth Krasnican, Eden Bruhns and Millie Dean; (back, from left) Blake Rowe, Marie Jensen, Samantha Goerne and Spencer Melvin.
Streator High School students were awarded more than $200,000 in 81 scholarships at the 39th annual awards banquet May 8 at the high school commons.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Superintendent Matt Seaton imparted words of wisdom to the soon-to-be graduates, stressing they should be nice, courteous, helpful and professional in their future endeavors. Seaton stressed the importance of remembering where students come from, to be appreciative of those who established and support the scholarships students received and to consider coming back and giving back to the community from which they came.
Members of the Streator High School Board of Education, the Streator High School Educational Foundation and high school administration were acknowledged prior to the ceremony. Principal Amy Jo Mascal, along with Brad Brittin, served as mistress and master of ceremonies for the evening.
This year, seven students took home over $6,000 to assist them in continuing their education.
The largest amount given to one student was $20,000, which was awarded to Marie Jensen. This award is given in honor of Rose Boyd Gochanour for a student seeking a degree in education. The student is awarded $5,000 per each year of college for four years.
A highlight of the evening was the awarding of the fourth Richard J. Berry Returning Graduate Award to 2008 alumna Ellie Eccleston. Established by Rebecca Berry to honor her late husband, the award worth $10,000 is given to a Streator High graduate choosing to return to Streator to live and work. Eccleston graduated from SHS in 2008, then went to Western Illinois University where she graduated in 2012. After moving back to Streator in 2012, she has been working at Streator Unlimited. Eccleston is active at Central Church of Christ, where she is the Youth Sponsor. She is also on the Streator YMCA board.
The returning Streator High School Graduate award honors Richard J. Berry, a 1970 Streator High graduate. He attended Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1974. He graduated law school at Notre Dame University in 1977, then returned to Streator, where he was born and raised, to serve as partner and trial attorney in the law firm of Myers, Berry, O'Connor & Kuzma Ltd. Berry served as co-founder and tournament director of the City Golf Championships Tournament from 1980 to 2006. He died Dec. 16, 2009.
Past "returning graduate" award winners include Theresa Solon, Logan Pflibsen and Kristina McCormick.
Rebecca Berry also established a $5,000 scholarship for a Streator High senior, given to one graduating student each year. Samantha Goerne received the award in its ninth year.
During the scholarship presentations, welding students Warren Krohe and Olivia Perez each received a special gift of welding equipment provided by Robert Dieken. This was in addition to these students being awarded the Dieken Welding Scholarship.
Seniors receiving awards with totals of $6,000 and higher were Eden Bruhns, Millie Dean, Samantha Goerne, Marie Jensen, Elizabeth Krasnican, Blake Rowe and Spencer Melvin.
Scholarship recipients for 2019 include the following:
Ben Newton Memorial: James McGurk, Trevor Sember ($1,000 each)
Brett Stone: Blake Rowe ($4,000)
Class of 1959: Samantha Goerne, Cali Rogers ($1,000 each)
Class of 1966: Bianca Berryhill ($2,000); Eden Bruhns, Alexis Missel ($1,000 each)
Class of 1967: Amber Ingram (Special Education - $1,000); Makayla Kendall, Jaden Durbin (Trades - $750 each)
Class of 1964: Trevor Sember ($1,000)
Dieken Nursing: Holly Hoang, Tessa McClellan, Laura Preidis, Adriana Villalobos-Martinez, Margaret Wakeman ($1,000 each upon completion of first year; eligible for additional $1,000 each upon Nursing Program completion)
Do you ever have those days where difficulties pile on and you just feel that you can't achieve much of anything? I certainly do, and in the midst of them, I like to remind myself of people who have achieved great things despite adversity.
For example, one New Jersey teen recently received 17 college acceptance letters despite facing homelessness. Now a Memphis, Tennessee, student has done him one better, racking up an amazing number of college scholarship offers.
According to WHBQ-TV, Tupac Moseley always wanted to go to college, but when he was a senior at Raleigh Egypt High School, he faced what seemed like an insurmountable series of challenges.
First, his father passed away. The emotional impact of such an event alone has derailed plenty of people's educational ambitions.
But then his family fell behind on their bills. Their financial deficits mounted month after month.
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One day, the landlord delivered the bad news: The Moseleys were being evicted.
"After my father passed, we fell behind on bills, and we ended up getting evicted from our home February 21 of this year," Moseley told WHBQ-TV. "So, we went to different homes."
A nonprofit named "For the Kingdom" stepped in to help. The solution could have seemed less than ideal, as the family ended up living in a cabin at a campground - but Moseley was grateful.
Many students might've given up. Many might have lost themselves in bitterness or swapped wholesome ambitions for unsavory ones.
But Moseley wasn't one of those teens. He kept working and started applying to various colleges.
In the end, he ended up getting accepted to a whopping 40 of them. What's more, Moseley said they flooded him with offers of financial assistance.
He reportedly ended up being offered an astonishing $3 million in scholarships. "When I heard that I got $3 million, I was more than elated and excited and astonished that it was that much," he said.
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And that wasn't the end of Moseley's accolades. According to WHBQ-TV, he also ended up becoming his school's valedictorian.
He addressed his hardships and those shared by his classmates during his speech at graduation, saying, "We have prospered and conquered through all of those difficulties." Noting Raleigh Egypt High School's unique name, he added, "We are the Pharaohs.
"We are the kings and queens of Memphis. We have not had our throne taken away from us.
"No matter what we go through, we are still going to come out on top. ... Never let your current situation, whatever circumstances you're going through, be a mountain that you can't climb."
On Facebook, the young man reflected on his journey. "Wow... a huge chapter in my life has just closed today," he wrote.
"I finished off my high school career ranked #1 as Valedictorian with a 4.3 GPA, 31 ACT, got 4 Certifications, put in over 100 hours of community service, received over 3 MILLION DOLLARS in scholarship offers, and made several invaluable bonds with irreplaceable friends, teachers, school counselors, staff, district & community leaders that I know consider family and hold a special place in my heart. I will forever be a Pharaoh at heart!"
Moseley plans on attending Tennessee State University and majoring in electrical engineering. While the offers he received allegedly totaled $3 million, he will only be able to use some of the private scholarships and any scholarships that apply to Tennessee State University.
Liftable, a section of The Western Journal, has reached out to Moseley for comment but has not yet received a response. We will update this article if and when we do.
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Along with others, I just finished reading and scoring 12 undergraduate scholarship applications for incoming UC Berkeley students. It's known as the Leadership Award merit scholarship of the Cal Alumni Association, a prestigious award that has been offered since the 1930s.
This year was another impressive group of applicants: academic "high achievers," but also students who demonstrated leadership and compassion. Some had launched interesting new programs in their schools, showing ingenuity (and in some cases real courage), while others had led established groups.
This was not a self-centered group. Topics I read centered on tolerance (political, social, gender and religious); academic passions in science and technology, and the arts; imaginative community service projects; and challenges that were overcome (from breaking through language barriers - sometimes even in their own families - to "helping others.") The examples the students cited were real and the progress was measurable.
These students - incoming freshman and some transfer students - also showed a top-of-mind awareness for the "news," including our nation's political divisiveness, economic problems, school shootings, scientific breakthroughs and environmental challenges. The nuances of these issues were captured in their writings too.
The "iGeneration" gets some bad press; sometimes it is self-inflicted, as it is for all of our generations. But digging deeper, I've found this group is determined to "make the world a better place." We need that attitude.
Here's the background for this merit-based scholarship: "Established in 1934, The Leadership Award is a one-year, scholarship that recognizes undergraduate students at UC Berkeley who demonstrate innovative, initiative-driven leadership impacting their academic, work, or community environments. Students compete for the scholarship every year, ensuring a diverse and dynamic annual cohort of leaders whose work is relevant and newly inspiring."
Since 1999, Assistance League ® of Diablo Valley's Scholarships program has provided financial and emotional support to high school, community college, university students and returnees to the academic community. Each applicant has expressed a desire to advance through education by maintaining a designated grade point average, volunteering in campus and community projects, and charting an academic time line.
While these requirements document both academic and community achievements, the interview phase gives the Scholarships Committee members invaluable insights as to how these aspiring anthropologists, engineers, nurses, performing artists, physicians and one culinary chef have defied overwhelming challenges to realize their dreams. Several are returning recipients.
At a recent awards ceremony, Scholarships Co-Chairman Lesley Salo stated that she was thrilled with the number of recipients this year and attributed it to the generosity of foundations and individual donors, as well as chapter members, and revenue earned at the Way Side Inn Thrift Shop, the chapter's primary fundraiser located in Lafayette. Co-Chairman Cindi Segale added that since its inception, the Scholarships Program has expanded its reach in helping young adults improve our world.
The 2019 Scholarships recipients from Contra Costa County high schools include Carol Alata, Christiana Aranda, Alondra Barba, Asal Bastani, Olivia Blea, Kaitlyn Bonner, Andrew Bracken, Miah Cole, Anderson Davis, Brooke Ellingson, Moises Esquivias, Diamond Jones, Margarita Garcia Martinez, Carly Glasson, Ammar Iqbal, Ava Jih-Schiff, Cade Myers, Princess Joy Palcone, Jorge Paredes, Ishika Prashar, Tiana Reber, Sophia Scipi and Nicole Tria.
Scholarships awardees who are graduating from Contra Costa County Community Colleges and transferring to 4-year universities include Enrique Barajas Fragosa, Kathryn Cassin, Christopher Hipolito, Whitney Hutapea, Cindy Lopez Ceja, Adeola Morren, Monica Noori-Saghar, Amy Okosun, Kearsten Simoni and Adriana Varela.
The Spotlight Scholarship, which is renewable each year, is awarded to students who show particularly strong focus on their educational goals that lead to a career path in their chosen fields.Recipients are Melanie Carniglia, Jason Frost, Erika Gutierrez, Karen Kirchner, Sienna Marley, Yingjun Tan, and Timothy Yao.
A specially funded scholarship, the Judy Oliphant Memorial Scholarship honors an Assistance League member who passed away in 2016.Funding for the $15,000 multi-year award came from individual donors in appreciation for the years of financial support Ms. Oliphant provided the organization's Scholarships program.This year's recipient is Aasim Yahya.
The Allen Petersdorf Memorial Scholarship awarded $2,500 to provide two foster youth with opportunities for higher education.Recipients of this scholarship must attend or enroll in a four-year college or continue in second year of community college.Kimberly Lechuga and Kayla Warren are this year's awardees.
The Lisa Parker Hurst High School Scholarship requires that the recipients graduate from one of four high schools in Mount Diablo Unified School District and are entering an accredited four-year college and maintain a designated grade point average.This year's recipient is Ruby Arceo.
Congratulations to all!The Universities of California at Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles and Irvine, Stanford, Mills College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, University of Southern California, as well as California State Universities await.Scholarships Committee members look forward to following the additional accomplishments of these remarkable students in the ensuing years.To learn more about the Scholarships program, as well as Assistance League of Diablo Valley's other philanthropic programs, please visit this website
So you've earned your bachelor's degree and settled into your profession, but it's not exactly what you had in mind or perhaps you're a veteran, and those hard-earned skills just aren't translating into the career you envisioned for your future. Maybe it's time to look into the booming field of cybersecurity.
The Community College Cyber Pilot Program: Scholarship for Service at Anne Arundel Community College can get you on your way to entering that exciting field. The scholarship includes full tuition for up to two years, an annual stipend of $22,500, textbooks and professional development allowances. You'll also receive help with a paid summer internship and prospective full-time employment at a local, state or federal government agency.
This is the first year Anne Arundel Community College is participating in the National Science Foundation's scholarship, a unique opportunity aimed at increasing and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce that protects the government's critical information infrastructure.
"We really want people outside of the college to know about this new opportunity," said Mary Wallingsford, chair of Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics at AACC. "We're very excited about the opportunity this will bring students now and hopefully in the future."
Those receiving the scholarship will enroll in a cybersecurity-related program at AACC, such as Information Assurance and Cybersecurity or Computer Science.
Are you ready to make the change? All you need to apply is a bachelor's degree in any discipline, or to be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
For information on eligibility requirements, application process and scholarship recipient benefits, visit https://bit.ly/2Up4oxv.
The Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated Inc., the physicians who staff the emergency room at Hilo Medical Center and Hale Ho'ola Hamakua in Honokaa, is offering two $3,000 college scholarships to students in Hilo and one $3,000 college scholarship to students in Honokaa.
The three awardees will receive $1,500 per semester.
The aim of these scholarships is to assist graduating high school students from the East Hawaii region, who without financial assistance would have no opportunity to attend college. The most important considerations in the HEPA selection criteria are financial and familial hardship.
Application forms are available at the Hilo Medical Center administration office and the Hale Ho'ola Hamakua administration office or online.
For more information, call Elena Cabatu at 932-3160.
Completed application forms and all required documents must be received by Friday, May 31.
Eligibility criteria
* Must show compelling financial need.
* Must be from East Hawaii.
* Must be a full-time classified student during the scholarship year.
* Must be a graduating high school student.
Application procedure
1. Submit the following documents by the May 31 deadline:
* Application form, which can be picked up at Hilo Medical Center or Hale Ho'ola or online at: http://www.hilomedicalcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PRESS-RELEASE-HEPA-Scholarships-5.31.19.doc.
* Photo copy of most recent report card or transcripts.
* Photocopy of SAR report or Free Application for Federal Student Aid for applicable school year.
2. Send two letters of reference from teachers, counselors, employers or other individuals familiar with the applicant's character and potential. Include relationship to the applicant.
3. Mail all required documents for:
* Hilo area students to: Elena Cabatu, Director of Marketing, Hilo Medical Center, Attn: HEPA Scholarship Committee, 1190 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720.
* Honokaa area students to: Faith Olivera, Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Hale Ho'ola Hamakua, Attn: HEPA Scholarship Committee, 45-547 Plumeria St., Honokaa, HI 96727.
HOJGA has several scholarships available for area youth between the ages of 13 and 18 who will competing in its seven tournaments this summer.
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Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association President Carol Markey joins players Matt and Maura Murphy to accept a $1,000 donation from Marion County Youth Foundation President Steve Conway for the MCYF Merit Scholarship. The scholarship goes to a HOJGA golfer between the ages of 16 and 18 who shows the best manners, etiquette, repsect, integrity and trust during the seven-tournament tour. (Photo: Rob McCurdy/The Marion Star)
MARION - The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association has its scholarships lined up for the 2019 season.
Junior golfers within Crawford, Delaware, Hardin, Marion, Morrow, Union and Wyandot counties can earn points through the seven tournaments to be hosted by HOJGA this season.
Those vying for scholarship money at the end of the season need to participate in at least five tournaments to be eligible.
The junior golfer receiving Player of the Year, as well as runners-up to that accomplishment, will qualify for first level consideration to receive a scholarship award.
For those in the 16-to-18 age group, scholarships offered for most points earned are the David J. Wensinger Player of the Year $2,000 award sponsored by the Wensinger Family; the Ross Carley Memorial Player of the Year First Runner-up $1,700 by Jean Carley and Dennis Jesse; the Wensinger Family Second Runner-up $500, and HOJGA Thirrd Runner-up $500.
The HOJGA 3-Year Accumulative Point $750 Scholarship honors the junior golfer who earns the most points over three consecutive years and excludes POY and other affiliated scholarship winners. The winner must have played in five tournaments in 2017, '18 and '19 to be eligible.
The NUCOR Steel Marion Most Improved Player $500 Scholarship is awarded to the junior golfer who obtains the most improved overall scoring average within the current year. Qualifying juniors' previous year's averages will be compared to present year's averages to find most improved winner.
The Knights of Columbus Sportsmanship $500 Scholarship recipient is chosen by juniors within the 16-to-18 division for the player that presents true sportsmanlike conduct within the current year.
The Marion County Youth Foundation M.E.R.I.T. $1,000 Scholarship honoree is chosen by tournament officials. It is for someone who best represents the qualities of good manners, etiquette, respect, integrity, and trust.
The Charles W. Emans Memorial Patriot $500 award is sponsored by Danielle Emans. Tournament officials will select a junior who represents altruism, good attitude, public spirit and integrity, all attributes given by past HOJGA Patriot Emans golfers.
The HOJGA 13-to-15 age group Player of the Year $750 Scholarship award is offered to the junior who gets the most tournament points and meets above Player of the Year eligibility.
Scholarships will be presented at the HOJGA Year-End Appreciation Banquet on July 25 at Kings Mill, which will complete the 2019 season.
" Golf Camp
The HOJGA Golf Camp will be Thursday, June 6, at Miracle Driving Range in Marion from 8 a.m. to noon. It is for beginning golfers between the ages of 9 and 18 who want to brush up the fundamentals of the golf swing. It will be led by golf pro Steve Grimes.
Rules and course etiquette will be discussed as well. Besides instruction, golfers will get a logo bag tag, towel, booklet and lunch. The cost is $17, plus a $5 membership fee. Clubs for kids are available for those in need. Deadline to sign up is June 1.
" Tournament Schedule
The HOJGA tournament season starts June 4 at Lincoln Hills in Upper Sandusky. Other events will be June 10 at Golf Club of Bucyrus, June 19 at Marysville Golf Club, June 27 at Veterans Memorial in Kenton, July 2 at Blues Creek in Marysville, July 8 at Marion Country Club and July 15 at Valley View between Galion and Crestline.
The season-ending banquet will be held July 25 at Kings Mill.
For further information on HOJGA, scholarship criteria or event entry forms, check its website at www.HOJGA.org or call 740-389-6207.
The Washington-Lee High School Educational Foundation recently honored 15 seniors with $1,500 scholarships to support their higher education.
Recipients, the the institutions they will attend, are Roshell Andrade, Trinity Washington University; Naomi Bergena, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Lucas Daniel, Virginia Tech; Nasir Miah, Northern Virginia Community College; Kyle Nguyen, George Mason University; Rozina Nigussie, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Sanaa Payge, Virginia Tech.
Also, Saiqa Qureshi, George Mason University; Bryant Rocha, George Mason University; Roger Stanley, College of William and Mary; Hiwot Temesgen, George Washington University; Sydney Van de Meulebroecke, Virginia Tech; Kevin Villalobos-Gonzalez, Northern Virginia Community College; and Anne Zetkulic, University of Virginia.
Scholarship awards are based on academics, activities, educational goals, financial need and an essay, and are funded primarily from alumni with support from parents, staff and the community. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years.
For information on the foundation, see the Website at www.wlhsfoundation.org.
PELHAM - Four local graduating seniors have received $1,500 scholarships to the college of their choice through the Discovery Scholarship program sponsored by Flint Hills Resources Camilla, the local ethanol plant.
The Discovery Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement both inside and outside the classroom. Scholarship winners are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial skills and their intent to pursue studies in STEM - science, technology, engineering and math - or agriculture.
"Flint Hills Resources is thrilled to continue supporting talented, local students as they embark upon the next steps of their professional development," Matthew Hamburg, manager at the Camilla plant, said. "Careers in STEM require dedicated professionals with a strong work ethic, and all of the scholarship recipients have proved they have what it takes to achieve a successful career in any field they pursue."
The one-time scholarship of $1,500 can be used at the college, university or trade school of the recipients' choice. The scholarship winners are:
♦ Zykenzia Childs, Mitchell County High School
♦ Zyshunn Facison, Mitchell County High School
♦ Clifton Edwards, Pelham High School
♦ Thomas Pinson, Baconton Community Charter School
Since 2012, the Flint Hills Resources Biofuels & Ingredients business has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to more than 200 students from communities surrounding their facilities in Georgia, Nebraska and Iowa.
Hubei Provincial Government China has established the "Hubei Government Scholarship" for international students. The university has 70 bachelors program in the field of science, education, law, engineering, medicine etc.
Host Institution
China Three Gorges University
Filed of study
Medicine, Business, Engineering, Public administration etc
Level of study
Undergraduate and Masters program.
Number of award
Not known
Target Group
International students
How to apply
Apply to the university for any of the programs listed above and also apply for the scholarship. Check more from the scholarship website.
Scholarship Value
First Year Tuition Waiver for Master of Business Administration, medicine, Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Public Administration and International Relations and Bachelor of Pharmacy
Deadline: July 7th.
SCHOLARSHIP LINK
You can also apply: San Qin Fully Funded Scholarships in China at Northwest A&F University
Last week's Senior Honor Assembly at Fairfield High School was a bit emotional with smiles, laughter, and a few tears as Principal Von Wade gave his last tribute to the Class of 2019. "Four years ago I told this class that they were special," said Mr. Wade, "and they have proven that by their actions." This year's Honor Grads achieved their status by earning a grade point average in excess of 4.00. Each of these students also earned the President's Award for Education by additionally scoring over the 85th percentile on either the SAT or ACT examinations. Honor Grads for 2019 include: Paige Alexyss Allen, Molly McAfee Allred, Ty Howard Bachtel, Kathryn Nicole Bogle, Alexandra Danielle Castaneda, Edith Lynn Cockerell, Morgan Brianne Coleman, Parker Adam Eidson, Jackson Bryce Ezell, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia, Gregory Jordan Gibson, Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher, McClinton Lee Jones, Kolton Michael Mabry, Aaron Dale Minze, Ashlyn Kate Partain, Kailyn Alyssa Partain, Suhaniben H Patel, Melanie Pina, Michael Blake Posey, Josey Jane Richardson, Samantha Louise Roberson, Angeles Michelle Rosales, Brodrick Keyshawn Rose, Ashley Nicole Sanchez, Aaryn Leigh-Anne Scires, Clifford Robert Smith, Mayra Teresa Soto, Allison Roy Valentin, and Anna Kaye Williams. This year's Valedictorian is Angeles Michelle Rosales. Salutatorian is Anna Kaye Williams. Ninety-nine of this year's seniors are graduating under the Foundation Program with an Endorsement. They include: Paige Alexyss Allen, Molly McAfee Allred, Lisa Yoselin Amparan, Hailey Nichole Antley, Joshua Dean Arrington, Ty Howard Bachtel, Bryan Baez, Kyleah Marin Bennett, Kathryn Nicole Bogle, Ella Jane Boyington, Dawanna Mashall Brooks, Tawanna Roshall Brooks, Johnny Ray Burns II, Andre Rodrigues Carter, Tonio LaDarrian Carter, Alexandra Danielle Castaneda, Rosa Andrea Cervantes Almanza, Coral De Los Angeles Chavez, Edith Lynn Cockerell, Joshua James Coleman, Morgan Brianne Coleman, Shyvon Ventrice Coleman, Justin David Cooper, Marlene Corona, Nathaniel Lee Craddock, KeShun Deonte Crenshaw, Devin Danye Cunningham, Carter Ray Davis, Jordan D'Shawn Dawkins, De'Untre Marciano Dixon, Keagean Blade Doiron, Parker Adam Eidson, Vanessa Escobedo, Jackson Bryce Ezell, Cody Daniel Ferguson, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia, Gregory Jordan Gibson, Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher, Darrell Houston Jr., Kyleigh Anne Hudson, Shaleah Denae Hunt, Iesha LaJeanAnn Jenkins, Darrell Leon Jones, Jasmine Chantey Jones, McClinton Lee Jones, Kaitlynn Ann Judd, Jillian Paige Lane, Rodrick Deshawn Larkin, Lloyd Jackson Latshaw, Hannah Marie Leatherman, Preston Tyler Long, Kolton Michael Mabry, Dylan Chase Maciel, Brissa Elizabeth McDonald, Garrett Bradley Mensch, Shawn Michael Mills, Aaron Dale Minze, Chalee Faith Moore, Anahy Portillo Munoz, Jaise Patrick Oliver, Ashlyn Kate Partain, Kailyn Alyssa Partain, Suhaniben H Patel, Johnny Cole Perez, Haley Daniel Phillips, Melanie Pina, Antwuan Jermaine Polk, Wyatt Matthew Poole, Michael Blake Posey, Edgar German Pozada, Kameron Demond Ransom, Samantha Reyes, Josey Jane Richardson, Samantha Louise Roberson, Jose Ignacio Rodriguez, Angeles Michelle Rosales, Brodrick Keyshawn Rose, John Dylan Rose, Chad David Rushin, Ashley Nicole Sanchez, Justin Allen Sander, Aaryn Leigh-Anne Scires, Preston Reid Simpson, Autumn Laurel Sleziak, Chandler Evan Sleziak, Clifford Robert Smith, Lena Madison Smith, Mayra Teresa Soto, Jera Bethany Tarbala Keithley, Denitra NaSha Thurman, Morgan Kathleen Treece, Allison Roy Valentin, Adan Jonatan Vazquez, KaDarrius Demon Walker, Anna Kaye Williams, Kenneth Clayton Williams, Marjorie Annelyse Wilson, Daisha Nicole Yarbrough, and Jordan Anette Zamora. Earning the UIL Scholar Award for academic excellence through competition include: Molly McAfee Allred, Morgan Brianne Coleman, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia, Gregory Jordan Gibson, McClinton Lee Jones, Kolton Michael Mabry, Ashlyn Kate Partain, Kailyn Alyssa Partain, Suhaniben H Patel, Melanie Pina, Angeles Michelle Rosales, and Anna Kaye Williams. Also recognized were those students who have donated blood twice during the year. They include: Paige Alexyss Allen, Preston Tyler Long, Molly McAfee Allred, Dylan Chase Maciel, Lisa Yoselin Amparan, Brissa Elizabeth McDonald, Hailey Nichole Antley, Shawn Micheal Mills Jr., Ty Howard Bachtel, Anahy Portillo Munoz, Bryan Baez, Ashlyn Kate Partain, Kathryn Nicole Bogle, Kailyn Alyssa Partain, Edith Lynn Cockerell, Suhaniben H Patel, Morgan Brianne Coleman, Haley Daniel Louanne Phillips, Marlene Corona, Melanie Pina, Jackson Bryce Ezell, John Dylan Rose, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia, Brodrick Keyshawn Rose, Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher, Aaryn Leigh-Anne Scires, D'Mitri Sebastian Hodnett, Lena Madison Smith, Kyleigh Anne Hudson, Jera Bethany Tarbala Keithley, Jasmine Chantey Jones, Denitra NaSha Thurman, Kaitlynn Ann Judd, Morgan Kathleen Treece, Jillian Paige Lane, Marjorie Annelyse Wilson, Lloyd Jackson Latshaw. U.S. Military Awards Receiving a Certificate of Enlistment into the U.S. Marine Corps were Paige Alexyss Allen and Wyatt Matthew Poole, earning each $180,000 with the GI Bill. Also presented honors: -Distinguished Athlete: Ty Howard Bachtel -Scholastic Excellence: Angeles Michelle Rosales -'Semper Fideles' Musical Excellence: Anna Kaye Williams
Receiving an Enlistment and Volleyball Scholarship from the U.S. Air Force Academy in the amount of $500,000 for five years was Aaryn Leigh-Ann Scires (left). Receiving a U.S. Army Enlistment Scholarship in the amount of $180,000 with the GI Bill was Preston Reid Simpson. Community Scholarships -A Christine Gibson Memorial Scholarship was presented in the amount of $1,000 to Gregory Jordan Gibson. -Three Fairfield Lions Club Scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, were presented to Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher, Josey Jane Richardson, and Morgan Kathleen Treece. -Fairfield Band Booster's scholarships, each in the amount of $600, were presented to Anna Kaye Williams (Mary Robinson Scholarship), and Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher and Angeles Michelle Rosales (Fairfield Band Scholarships). -Four scholarships from Fairfield Masonic Lodge No. 103 were presented in the amount of $500 each to Edith Lynn Cockerell, Jackson Bryce Ezell, Aaron Dale Minze, and Lena Madison Smith.
-Mr. George Robinson presented the first Kindness from Case Memorial Scholarship in Honor of his son, Case. 2019 recipient was Morgan Kathleen Treece (above left), receiving $500. -Fairfield Rotary Club presented the Fairfield Rotary Club J.E. "Son" Lott Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Mayra Teresa Soto and the Fairfield Rotary Club Four Way Test Essay or Video Scholarships to Molly McAfee Allred for $1,000 and to Preston Tyler Long in the amount of $500. -Farmers State Bank presented three scholarships in the amount of $500 each to Angeles Michelle Rosales, Lena Madison Smith, and Daisha Nicole Yarbrough. -The GFWC/History Club presented three Leatha Parker Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to Jackson Bryce Ezell, Kaitlynn Ann Judd, and Anna Kaye Williams; and a Jack and Margaret Ritter Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Gregory Jordan Gibson. -Trinity Star Arts Council scholarship was presented to Anna Kaye Williams in the amount of $1,000. -The Sally Rose Awalt Media Center and Fairfield Library Scholarship was presented to Molly McAfee Allred in the amount of $500. -Community National Bank and Trust of Texas have pledged financial assistance over thirty years for scholarships to students at Fairfield High School. The Rankin Gilpin Memorial Scholarship was presented to Michael Blake Posey in the amount of $400 for 4 semesters, totaling $1,600. Community National Bank and Trust of Texas Scholarships were presented to Gregory Jordan Gibson and Aaron Dale Minze, each in the amount of $1,500 per year for 4 years, totaling $6,000.
-The 2019 Jonathan Childers Memorial Scholarship was presented to members of the power lifting team. "Powerlifting has always been a passion for the Childers's Family and Johnny's love for it made it the logical choice." Recipients (left) include: Edith Lynn Cockerell, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia, and Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher (not pictured), receiving $100 each. -Freestone Credit Union Scholarships in the amount of $500 each were presented to Jackson Bryce Ezell, Iesha LaJean Ann Jenkins, and Lena Madison Smith. -Freestone County 4-H Adult Leadership Scholarship in the amount of $500 was presented to Preston Reid Simpson. -The Rosales Prime Investment Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was presented to Angeles Michelle Rosales. -Fairfield Eagle Club Scholarships were presented to Ty Howard Bachtel, Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher, Ashlyn Kate Partain, and Michael Blake Posey in the amount of $400 each. -Community Care Club Scholarships of St. Elmo, Winkler, and Streetman communities around the Richland Chambers Lake presented two $1,000 scholarships to Ashlyn Nicole Garcia and Samantha Louise Roberson. -The Hazel Grace Mayes Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 was presented to Gregory Jordan Gibson. -Three Freestone County Federation of Choirs Scholarships in the amount of $400 each were presented to Johnny Ray Burns II, Darrell Houston Jr., and Aaryn Leigh-Anne Scires. -The Blackhat Education Fund Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were presented to Samantha Reyes and Angeles Michelle Rosales. -Miss Teen Freestone County presented a scholarship in the amount of $250 to Ashlyn Nicole Garcia. -The First United Methodist Church Scholarship was presented to Jackson Bryce Ezell in the amount of $2,000. -A Centex Citizens Credit Union Scholarship was presented to Morgan Brianne Coleman in the amount of $1,000. -The Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship was presented to Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher in the amount of $600. -The Dogan Alumni Scholarships in the amount of $500 each were presented to Morgan Brianne Coleman, Gregory Jordan Gibson, and Daisha Nicole Yarbrough. -A Barn Stompers Square Dance Club scholarship in the amount of $500 was presented to Anahy Portillo Munoz. -A Ford Driving Dreams scholarship from Freestone Ford in Fairfield and Ford Fund was presented to Ashlyn Kate Partain in the amount of $2,000. -Ward Prairie Baptist Church presents a scholarship in the amount of $500 to Lloyd Jackson Latshaw. -Winkler Masonic Lodge presented two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Edith Lynn Cockerell and Aaron Dale Minze. -Winner of this year's David Smoak's ESPN-Central Texas Academic All-Stars and a $1,000 scholarship is Gregory Jordan Gibson. Out of some amazing student-athletes, only 20 students were chosen for this honor. -A Houston Flowers Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 was presented to Ashlyn Nicole Garcia.
-Mr. Eli Pratt will presented four Incommons Bank of Fairfield Mickey Stubbs Memorial Scholarships (abover) to Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher, Preston Tyler Long, Kolton Michael Mabry, and Josey Jane Richardson in the amount of $500 each. -A Pat and Faye Donovan Family Memorial Scholarship was presented to Allison Roy Valentin in the amount of $1,200. -WoodmenLife presented a scholarship in the amount of $500 to Daisha Nicole Yarbrough. -Texas Federation of Women's Club (TFWC) presented the University of Texas 1903 scholarship to Gregory Jordan Gibson in the amount of $1,375; a TFWC Eleanor Tipps Scholarship to Ashlyn Nicole Garcia in the amount of $1,000; and a TFWC Trinity District Janet Loftis Memorial Scholarship to Ty Howard Bachtel in the amount of $500. -The Cole Family presents a Clay Cole Memorial Golf Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Kailyn Alyssa Partain. -The Dew Community Education Foundation awarded a Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Jackson Bryce Ezell. -Seven Robert Swain Memorial Scholarships were presented this year to Edith Lynn Cockerell ($300), Preston Tyler Long ($300), Kolton Michael Mabry ($300), Garrett Bradley Mensch ($300), Jaise Patrick Oliver ($300), Morgan Kathleen Treece ($500), and Anna Kaye Williams ($300). -Two Eagle Flag Football scholarships were presented to Ashlyn Kate Partain and Kailyn Alyssa Partain in the amount of $250 each.
-Miss Fall Frolic Scholarship Pageant presented a $500 scholarship to Jera Bethany Tarbala Keithley (left). -Only twelve students were chosen for the Tyler Area Basketball Officials scholarship in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship was presented to Gregory Jordan Gibson. -An Otherside Scholarship Fund Award was presented to Joshua Dean Arrington. This scholarship is the amount of $30,000 over four years. -Cotton Gin Masonic Lodge #154 of Kirvin, Texas presented a Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Lena Madison Smith. -Three Booker T. Washington / J.A. Brooks Alumni Scholarships were presented to Morgan Brianne Coleman, Gregory Jordan Gibson, and Daisha Nicole Yarbrough. -This year's recipient of the Stephenson-Perona Scholarship Award in the amount of $5,000 is Gregory Jordan Gibson. State/National Industry Scholarships -A 2019 American Electric Power Educational Trust Scholarship is presented in the amount of $8,000 to Jackson Bryce Ezell. -Nucor Steel Scholarships were presented to Gregory Jordan Gibson, D'Mitri Sebastian Hodnett, and Antwuan Jermaine Polk Jr.; each in the amount of $3,500 per year for four years, totaling $14,000. -The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo presents a Go Texan Scholarship in the amount of $20,000 over four years to Gregory Jordan Gibson. -NRG Energy presented five ecoNRG Environmental Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to Molly McAfee Allred, Ty Howard Bachtel, Ashlyn Kate Partain, Kailyn Alyssa Partain, and Melanie Pina. -The Texas Girls Coaches Association presented two Certificate of Achievements, 2018-2019 Volleyball Academic All-State to Ashlyn Kate Partain and Kailyn Alyssa Partain. -The Texas Girls Coaches Association presented a Certificate of Achievement, 2018-2019 Cross-Country Academic All-State to Morgan Brianne Coleman. -The Texas Girls Coaches Association presented two Certificate of Achievements, 2018-2019 Cross-Country All-State to Morgan Brianne Coleman and Lena Madison Smith. College/University Scholarships -A Navarro College Opening Doors To Success Scholarship was presented to Mayra Teresa Soto in the amount of $500 per semester for four semesters, totaling $2,000. -Texas State University presented a Texas State Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 per year which is renewable for four years for a total of $20,000 to Molly McAfee Allred. -Sam Houston State University presented a Sam Houston Honors Scholarship in the amount of $4,250 per year for four years for a grand total of $17,000 to Anna Kaye Williams. -Texas Tech University presented a Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 per year for four years totaling $20,000 and a Dean of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Scholarship in the amount of $1,200 for a grand total of $21,200 to Ashlyn Kate Partain. -The University of Tulsa presented a Full 100% Athletic Scholarship to play football in the amount of $53,148 per year for a four year total of $212,592 to Jaise Patrick Oliver. -Trinity Valley Community College presented a TVCC Band Scholarship in the amount of $1,050 per semester for four semesters totaling $4,200 to Kolton Michael Mabry. -The University of Texas at Austin presented a UT Austin Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per semester for four years totaling $10,000 to Gregory Jordan Gibson. -The Terry Foundation presented a 2019 Terry Scholar Scholarship to assist with the cost of attending Sam Houston State University in the amount of approximately $20,000 per year for a four year total of $80,000 to Anna Kaye Williams. -Harding University in Searcy, AR presented a Cross Country/Track Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $10,000 per year for a four year total of $40,000 to Lena Madison Smith. -Tyler Junior College presented a Football Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per semester for four semesters for a grand total of $16,000 to Kameron Demond Ransom. -Texas State University presented a Texas State Distinguished Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 per year for four years totaling $8,000 to Morgan Brianne Coleman. -Texas Tech University presented a Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year for four years for a total of $16,000 to Kailyn Alyssa Partain. -McPherson College in McPherson, KS presented a Presidential Award in the amount of $1,000 per year for four years totaling $4,000, a Provost Award in the amount of $14,000 per year for four years totaling $56,000, and a Football Award in the amount of $36,000 over the four years for a grand total of $96,800 to Joshua Dean Arrington. -The University of Mary Hardin Baylor presents a UMHB Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $597 per year for four years for a total of $2,388, a Whitmire Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $491 per year for four years for a total of $1964, a Wilbanks Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $444 per year for four years for a total of $1776, a Crusader Scholarship in the amount of $3,771 per year for four years for a total of $15,084, a Founders Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 per year for four years for a total of $10,000, and a Gertrude Pudig York Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $69 per year for four years for a total of $276 for a grand total of $31,488 to Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher. -Texas State University presents a Texas State Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 per year which is renewable for four years for a total of $12,000 and a Bobcat Promise Scholarship in the amount of $11,000 per year for four years totaling $44,000 for a grand total of $56,000 to Brodrick Keyshawn Rose. -Texas Tech University presents a Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year for four years for a total of $16,000 to Ashlyn Nicole Garcia. -Baylor University presents a Baylor and Beyond Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 per year for four years for a total of $12,000, a Baylor Provost's Gold Scholarship in the amount of $18,000 per year for four years for a total of $72,000, and a Need Based Baylor Scholarship in the amount of $1,750 per year for four years for a total of $7,000 for a grand total of $91,000 to Jackson Bryce Ezell. School Scholarships
"Every so often we have a student who brings excitement and laughter every day," said Principal Wade. "You will not find a more loyal supporter of Fairfield High School and she will be missed by all." Fairfield High School recognized the outstanding contribution of Bria MyKay Green (above left). Additional school awards include the following: -A Beta Club Scholarship in Memory of Jonya Anderson Schuman was presented to Kolton Michael Mabry in the amount of $500. -Fairfield High School's Social Studies Department presents a scholarship in memory of Ms. Linda Melontree in the amount of $300 to Daisha Nicole Yarbrough. -Fairfield High School Eagle Publications scholarships in the amount of $400 each are presented to Molly McAfee Allred and Mayra Teresa Soto. -A Math Department Scholarship in memory of James & Beth Ireland was presented to Gregory Jordan Gibson in the amount of $620. -An Art Club Scholarship was presented to Samantha Louise Roberson in the amount of $600. -Drama Club Scholarships were presented to Jackson Bryce Ezell for $300, Preston Tyler Long for $300, Garrett Bradley Mensch for $150, Suhaniben H Patel for $150, Mayra Teresa Soto for $200, and Anna Kaye Williams for $400. -The Association of Texas Professional Educators Scholarships were presented to Molly McAfee Allred for $100, Joshua Dean Arrington for $100, Ty Howard Bachtel for $100, Kathryn Nicole Bogle for $100, Edith Lynn Cockerell for $100, Morgan Brianne Coleman for $100, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia for $100, Gregory Jordan Gibson for $100, Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher for $100, Iesha LaJeannAnn Jenkins for $100, Ashlyn Kate Partain for $100, Kailyn Alyssa Partain for $100, Melanie Pina for $100, Angeles Michelle Rosales for $250, Lena Madison Smith for $100, Mayra Teresa Soto for $100, Morgan Kathleen Treece for $100, Anna Kaye Williams for $250, Jordan Anette Zamora for $100. Scholarships totaled $2,200 for 2019. -Interact Club Scholarships were presented to Molly McAfee Allred for $300, Jackson Bryce Ezell for $100, Kaitlynn Ann Judd for $100, Preston Tyler Long for $100, Kolton Michael Mabry for $300, Dylan Chase Maciel for $100, Suhanibel H Patel for $200, and Mayra Teresa Soto for $200. -Fairfield High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarships were presented to Joshua Dean Arrington for $150, Jackson Bryce Ezell for $150, Garrett Bradley Mensch for $150, Mayra Teresa Soto for $100, and Anna Kaye Williams for $200. -Student Council Scholarships were presented to Morgan Brianne Coleman for $200, Ashlyn Nicole Garcia for $150, Jashaughn Shayne Hatcher for $75, Kailyn Alyssa Partain for $100, Melanie Pina for $100, and Aaryn Leigh-Anne Scires for $75. -Ms. Kim Rachel, retiring Fairfield ISD counselor, elected to give a scholarship in lieu of a rocking chair in the amount of $300 to Brodrick Keyshawn Rose. -Ms. Pat Harper has elected to give a scholarship instead of accepting a rocking chair for her retirement. A scholarship, in the amount of $300 and in honor of Pat Harper, is being presented to Anahy Portillo Munoz. -Ms. Vickie McDougal elected to give a scholarship in lieu of a rocking chair in the amount of $300 to Melanie Pina. -Ms. Janice Gallegos elected to give a scholarship in lieu of a rocking chair in the amount of $300 to Edith Lynn Cockerell. -Coach Joey Worley has elected to give a scholarship instead of accepting a rocking chair for his retirement. A scholarship, in the amount of $300 and in honor of Coach Joey Worley, is being presented to Ty Howard Bachtel. Citizenship Awards
-The Hayward Eatmon Citizenship Award is presented by the class of 1971 in his memory. Hayward loved sports and did well at them. He was a very friendly and outgoing person. This year's recipient is Gregory Jordan Gibson (above).
-The Dennis Gilbreath Memorial Award is presented by the class of 1972 in his memory. To receive this award you must have lettered in a least one sport and shown outstanding citizenship and leadership while in school. This year the award is presented to Ty Howard Bachtel (above left).
-The senior class of 1993 began the Brison Hearron Memorial Citizenship Award. Brison was a well-liked young man who participated in athletics, band, and drama. The recipient of this citizenship award is Anna Kaye Williams (above left).
-The Ben Capps Jr. Citizenship Award sponsored by the Fairfield Rotary Club is presented each year to a senior student who has been active in school and community activities while maintaining high moral values, high academics and respect for others. This year's recipient is Melanie Pina and Mayra Teresa Soto (above).
-Beverly Ivy Gamble Citizenship Award is presented each year in memory of Beverly Ivy Gamble by her class of 1963. Beverly was very active in many school and community activities while maintaining a high scholastic average. This year's recipient has met these high standards. This year the award is presented to Molly McAfee Allred (above left).
-In loving memory of Sally Awalt, the Fairfield High School Faculty presents the Sally Rose Awalt, Spirit of Fairfield High Award. Ms. Awalt, a life-long enthusiast of learning, epitomized the qualities that make our school unique. Her love of education, compassion for children, and drive for excellence and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, touched us all. Her spirit truly resides in these halls of FHS. The recipient of this award has been selected on the basis of academic potential, community/church activities, school activities, citizenship and factors distinguishing the students from his/her peers. The recipient of the Sally Rose Awalt, Spirit of Fairfield High School Award is Angeles Michelle Rosales (above).
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