American Fork High School Counseling

04/30/2016

Our AFHS students getting work done at Forum Academy!!

04/18/2014

Hi AF Seniors! If you are planning to go to the University of Utah in the fall, take a look at this scholarship opportunity! It does require an essay 1000+ words, but it is worth $3,500! The full details of the scholarship are attached.

Here is a brief idea of what the essay should be about:

How does conflict within one’s self increase the likelihood of violence in the world? How can we cultivate values, emotions, and habits of peace every day in our daily lives as citizens in order to reduce the level of violent conflict in the world?

Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2014.

Good luck! Remember to check the AF High scholar-box page for updated scholarship opportunities. New scholarships are added every week!

https://www.scholar-box.com/schools/550/scholarships

Bree Toone
AF High
Counseling
801-610-8801 #776

04/14/2014

Hi All,

If you currently play a sport in high school, or previously played a sport in high school, you are qualified to apply for this scholarship!

http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm

Click on the weblink and be sure to include the following information in your response.

Your Full Name
Email Address
Post Address
University
Intended Major
Year to Graduate College
Phone Number
Brief Personal Bio
Your Essay








Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education.

Essay due May 1, 2014 by 12:00pm PST

GOOD LUCK!

Bree Toone

At Athnet Sports Recruiting we believe in the ability of sports to teach young people important life lessons. As an organization committed to helping student athletes use sports to further their education, we are proud to be able to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or future college student w...

03/27/2014

http://suu.edu/cose/stem-scholarship-app.html

Background: The National Science Foundation has awarded SUU an S-STEM Grant which will provide a total of $100,000 for 15 student scholarships this academic year. Under appropriate fulfillment of academic requirements, this may be a continuing, yearly scholarship up to a student’s graduation.

03/25/2014

So far I have only *1 APPLICATION* submitted for Keys to Success scholarships. SENIORS!! This is an awesome opportunity if you are planning to go to any of the schools listed below. Don't miss your chance!

If you have received a "Keys to Success" key card during the 2013-2014 school year, you are eligible to apply for one of the following scholarships:

University of Utah $3,000
Utah Valley University $2,000
Paul Mitchell School $1,000
Salt Lake Community College $1,000
MATC (Mountainland Applied Technology College $500

Click on this link http://ktsutah.com/Scholarship/Available?sid=3 and scroll down to find the scholarship you'd like to apply for. (It's not too late to try to earn a key card!)

All applications must be complete and turned in to the Counseling Center by Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Our "Keys to Success" school assembly will be Wed., April 30.

Thank you!

Bree Toone
American Fork High School
Counseling/Scholarships

03/20/2014

BYU is offering a camp this summer that is designed to teach students how to write college entry essays as well as the writing portion of the ACT. The camp is being taught by Meredith Reed, a full-time BYU writing professor.

We thought that this may be something that you would be interested in sharing with your students. If you are interested, please let me know and I can get you some more information on the camp! Also, feel free to visit the writing camp webpage: http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/stormTheGates.php

Thank you for your time,

Leah Lehmuller
BYU Writing Camps

BYU Continuing Education offers programs to satisfy almost any kind of learning need. You can learn through conferences, workshops, online courses, evening classes, and off-campus centers.

03/20/2014

Juniors who are interested in internships next year!
Mrs. Belliston is looking for motivated students who want to do something different and exciting. she has internships in these areas but can work with just about anything if you have your own ideas.

Elementary Teaching
Computer Programming (or computer anything)
Medical (Hospital)
Event Planning (Just got a call about this one today)

Thanks,
Kristi

03/17/2014

Hi Seniors!

Each of the scholarships listed below require some kind of short response or essay. The topics are creative and fun so if you don't mind writing a few words, you should apply for these $500 scholarships! They have all been added to our AFHS Scholar-box webpage: https://www.scholar-box.com/schools/550/scholarships


"Choose a City" Scholarship (Odenza Vacations) $500 Deadline: MARCH 30
Choose a city anywhere in the world that you feel would benefit your future career. Explain how spending time in this city would help you become more marketable for future employers. (Ex. Visiting Paris would gain experience in fashion design, etc.)
http://www.odenzascholarships.com/application.php

"Your Favorite Car" Scholarship $500 Deadline: APRIL 30
If you could choose any vehicle to own while going to college (listed on their website), which would you choose, and why? Provide 3 reasons…
http://www.vancouverdealerships.ca/vancouver/244/cadillac_used_vancouver.php

Mission Creek Orthodontics Scholarship (Children's Toys!) $500 Deadline: MAY 15
Identify a toy you would chose for an 8 year old that would help develop a skill set used for future purposes. No batteries/plug-ins allowed. (Example: Legos help with develop skill sets for engineering, etc.) How will that toy help child's future educational goals?
http://www.missioncreekortho.com/kelowna_bc/5/braces_cost_kelowna_mission_creek_orthodontics.php

"Craziest Law" Scholarship $500 Deadline: MAY 15
What is the craziest law you have heard of? Scholarship will be awarded to high school senior who can find the craziest law still on the books in the United States (federal, state, or local).
http://www.phoenixpersonalinjuryattorney.com/phoenix/503/phoenix_mesa_and_scottsdale_wrongful_death_lawyers.php

"Volunteering" Scholarship (Maple Leaf Dentistry) $500 Deadline: MAY 30
Must have completed 100+ volunteer hours over the last 2 years. Application asks you to tell about what you learned during your experience, etc.
http://www.peterboroughdentists.com/family.php

"Safety Procedure" Scholarship (Leavitt Machinery) $500 Deadline: MAY 31
Write about an experience (your own or someone you know) when better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. What safety procedures should have been in place, and how would they have prevented the injury?
http://www.forkliftcertificationsurrey.com/apply.php

"Got a Spine" Scholarship $500 Deadline: JUNE 2
What are 3 common ways people develop back problems? What are 3 ways you can ensure that you do not experience chronic back pain? What are 3 methods chiropractors use to treat back pain?
http://www.arcticchiropracticfairbanks.com/fairbanks_alaska.php

"College Finance Prediction" Scholarship (Fork Lift Parts) $500 Deadline: JUNE 30
Write an essay including how much you expect to spend to finish schooling, how you plan to pay for it, and what job you will have afterward.
http://www.forkliftpartsutah.com/forkliftparts.php


Have fun. :)

Bree Toone
AF Counseling

Browse through the American Fork High scholarship list. Review the requirements for each scholarships and apply for them.

03/17/2014

All you College-Bound Seniors… DO THIS ONE!

The Utah Jump$tart Coalition for PErsonal Financial Literacy & America First Credit Union are proud to sponsor up to five $1,000 scholarships for Utah high school seniors.

***Applicant must have completed or in progress of completing required Financial Literacy course at high school.

To apply, you must:
Complete the application form (http://www.utahjumpstart.org/images/stories/2014_Scholarship_Announcement.pdf)
Submit proof of admission or application submission to college/university
Submit required essay response.
ESSAY QUESTION: "What do you feel are the top 3 financial issues for college students today?"

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21.

p.s. You can nominate your financial literacy teacher to receive a $200 cash award! :)

03/17/2014

Hi All,

If you are planning to attend SUU (Southern Utah University) with intentions to major in science, math, or engineering fields (biology, zoology, math, botany, geology, chemistry, engineering, etc.) you should definitely apply for this scholarship!

They are specifically looking for students in one or more of these categories:
Academically talented
First Generation College Student
Minority Ethnic Background
Low-income family/Financial need
$5,000 Scholarship
Deadline May 3, 2014.

03/11/2014

For any seniors who are planning to attend college out-of-state, check the list below to see if your school is included in this awesome program. "In-state Angels" finds a way for students to pay "in-state" tuition rates and save a lot of money.

This is the link to the website:
https://www.instateangels.com

Arkansas
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Henderson State University
University of Arkansas - Jonesboro
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
University of Arkansas - Monticello
University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

Colorado
University of Colorado-Boulder

Hawaii
University of Hawaii - Manoa

Idaho
Boise State University
Idaho State University
Lewis-Clark State College
University of Idaho

Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa

Kansas
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Washburn University
Wichita State University

Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
University of Louisiana - Monore
University of New Orleans

Montana
Montana State University- Billings
Montana State University - Bozeman
Montana State University - Northern
Montana State University - Western
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
University of Montana- Missoula

Nevada
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
University of Nevada - Reno

New Mexico
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
New Mexico State University
University of New Mexico
Western New Mexico University

North Dakota
North Dakota State University
University of North Dakota
Valley City State University

Oregon
Eastern Oregon University
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon State University
Portland State University
Southern Oregon University
University of Oregon
Western Oregon University

South Carolina
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
South Carolina State University
University of South Carolina - Upstate
University of South Carolina - Aiken
University of South Carolina - Beaufort
University of South Carolina - Lancaster
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Winthrop University

Texas
Texas A&M University
Texas State University - San Marcos
Texas Southern University
Texas Tech
Texas Woman's University
University of Texas - Arlington
University of Texas - Austin
University of Texas - Brownsville
University of Texas - Dallas
University of Texas - El Paso

Utah
Dixie State University
Southern Utah University
University of Utah
Utah State University
Utah Valley University
Weber State University

Washington
Central Washington University
Evergreen State College
University of Washington - Bothell
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
University of Washington - Seattle
Washington State University
Western Washington University

Wyoming
University of Wyoming

More Schools Coming Soon


If your chosen school is included above, here is a link to GET STARTED:
https://www.instateangels.com/start/?utm_source=HS+Counselors+All+States&utm_campaign=28b43078b5-3_11_2014_HS_Counselors_TN_TX_UT_VA_VT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e84b5708cc-28b43078b5-140818941

Good luck!

Bree Toone
American Fork High School
Counseling/Scholarships
801-610-8801 #610

In-State Angels guarantees to get you in-state tuition in the fastest way legally possible or pay ISA nothing. Stop paying out-of-state tuition!

03/05/2014

Friends, through UEN’s work with Utah research universities and the CI-WATER grant, CI-WATER will be offering scholarships for two high school students to the University of Utah Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Innovation Week on July 14-17, 2014.

Applicants must agree to participate in the full week’s activities. Overnight stay is optional, but students wishing to stay overnight should indicate that in their response. During the week, students will develop a game or app on a water topic, like water conservation, water in the west, water sustainability, etc. Scholarship recipients are asked to share their project at a meeting with water researchers in Salt Lake City in September. Mileage will be reimbursed for students traveling to the September meeting >50 miles each way. The scholarship will cover registration and the optional overnight stay on campus.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2014 . Students apply online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2F2Z5HT with parent/guardian permission.

Preference will be given to students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields, including rural, female, and minority students. Please help pass the word to science and technology teachers in your area.

Thank you!

Description:CI-WATER will be sponsoring 2 high school students to the University of Utah Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Innovation Week on July 14-17, 2014. Applicants must agree to participate in the full week’s activities.