From Ms. Ransom: 

After Scholarship Workshop Part Two is now canceled due to remote schooling, I thought it best to get as much info as possible out to you now so you can work on scholarships while at home. 

To get directions on how to start creating your scholarship folder (hint, hint – yes, you should have one) check out this link: Scholarship Folder Should we go into remote schooling for longer than one week I will send out samples of essays, financial statements, etc. For now, asking for letters of recommendations and brainstorming essays is a good start. 

KPBSD One Stop Portal has tons of local district scholarships listed and is updated regularly. Check is out here: One Stop Portal 

AKCIS has a great scholarship search engine, great for college and trade school applicants. Watch this (super short) video to get started:  AKCIS with Ms. Ransom 

Mr. Scrivo is regularly updating information about scholarships on the SHS website communications link. Check it out here SHS Communications

Also worth noting! The (virtual) Anchorage Alaska College and Career Fair is this Tuesday and Wednesday. I glanced through and will be attending some sessions myself; great info on WUE program and financial aid.

To sign up for Tuesday evening’s sessions check it out here:College and Career Fair 

List of colleges presenting Wednesday at the Virtual College and Career FairPresenting Colleges Wednesday 

If you are already a step ahead and have draft essays, please do take advantage of a second set of eyes – I’m always happy to help edit.

Questions? Email Ms. Ransom at jransom@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

$1,000 (1 Award)Magnum Opus Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here $1,500 (9 Awards) Create Real Impact Scholarship Deadline: November 12, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here $2,500 (11 Awards) James Alan Cox Student Photography Scholarships Deadline: November 15, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here Multiple Awards (60+) Pride Foundation Scholarships (one application multiple scholarships) Deadline: January 8th, 2020 To APPLY Click Here

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Free Grab and Go lunches will be available to ALL students from Seward High, Seward Middle and Seward Elementary while the schools are 100% Remote. The food will be available for pick-up daily from 12:00-12:30pm at Seward Middle School.

Dear All Seward and Moose Pass Families,

Late in the day on Thursday, October 8^th, new positive COVID19 cases have come to light that there hasn’t been sufficient time to investigate.  Rather than put students or staff in jeopardy, all Seward schools and Moose Pass will move to remote learning on Friday, October 9^th, 2020. Typically, kindergarten and Intensive Needs students would still attend school in red.  However, no students will be in school on Friday. A follow-up communication with more information concerning distribution of materials for students will be issued later this evening. As additional information through contact tracing is collected, a return to in-person learning date will be determined.

Students located in Petersburg, Seward or the Homer communities are invited to apply for a scholarship towards their vocational education.

Three (3) scholarships will be awarded for $5,000 each.

Qualifications:

• Received High-school diploma or GED certificate within the past two years;
• Is a resident of the Petersburg, Seward or Homer community;
• Pursuing training, certification, or a degree in vocational or trade studies (such as HVAC, plumbing, electrician, refrigeration, IT, Heavy equipment or engine tech, culinary, welding, construction tech, office and biz tech, etc.)
• A letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher, or adult mentor

Preference:

• Individuals with the intention to return to work in home community or at least within the state of Alaska

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

$160,000 (40 Awards) Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program Deadline: October 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,000 (1 Award) Vivo Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $5,000 (50 Awards) Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 10, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,500 (1 Award) Pay it Forward Scholarship Deadline: November 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here

Did you know that the district provides over 2,700 audio and ebooks for FREE?

The APP is called Sora, and you can either access it through the “Find It Fast Tab” on the SHS website, the student/parent section of the KPBSD website or download the App on your phone (free)

Search for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Main Collection by searching with the zipcode 99669 (district office’s zip)

Then, log in using your usual credentials (the ones you use to log into your school computer). You can have 2 out at a time and place holds on 3 at a time.

Even better, after you’re in you can also access all of the virtual titles at the Seward Community library but just searching their collection from the drop down at the top of the screen.

here’s a link to a YouTube video Ms. Bamford (Seward Middle School’s award-winning librarian) made:

https://safeYouTube.net/w/hh0V

ENJOY!