Seniors

  • 2022 Local Scholarships / Final Transcript / Scholarships Offered Information - Available after spring break 2022:

     
    EHS Local Scholarship Application - 2022
    Please --- Only fill this local scholarship application out if you plan to go to college or a technical school in the summer or fall of 2022.
     
    Available after spring break 2022: EHS Local Scholarship Applications, and any additional required supplements, are due to Mrs. Abel in the Career Center by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022.
    LATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
     
     
     
    Scholarship winners will be announced at a later date.
    Please direct any questions regarding this scholarship application to Mrs. Abel by emailing her at theresaabel@eudoraschools.org, or stop by the Career Center.

     
    Available after spring break 2022: EHS Post Graduation Plans / Final Transcript Request / Scholarships Offered 2022
    ALL SENIORS need to fill out the EHS Post Graduation / Final Transcript Request / Scholarships Offered - 2022 form, even if you don't plan to attend college following graduation.
     

    The information gathered from this form is used to create an insert for the graduation program; to file a state report for post-graduation plans; and for Career and Technical Education follow-ups.

    The form needs to be completed no later than 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022.
    IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE A DECISION ON A COLLEGE and need to list more than one, please include all the schools you are considering, so a transcript can be sent to each one when they are finalized in May.
    IF YOU RECEIVE MORE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS before May 1, 2022, please email Mrs. Abel at theresaabel@eudoraschools.org, or stop by the Career Center to let her know.
     
    Please direct any questions regarding this form to Mrs. Abel by emailing her at theresaabel@eudoraschools.org, or stop by the Career Center.
     
      

    Xello Student Login: Please click here.  Xello is an Internet­ based career exploration and planning tool used by students to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Xello can be accessed from school, from home, or wherever students have access to the internet.

     

    Senior Year Planning Guide - This will be used with your PowerHour to look at steps you can be taking at this point in your high school career to prepare for your post-secondary life.

     

    ACT Website      

    ACT National Test Dates  EHS School Code: 170970  EHS Test Site Code: 198020

    FAFSA Website

    Selective Service Website  All male citizens of the U.S. ages 18-25 must register.

    **NCAA Initial Eligibility Center - (Formerly the NCAA Clearinghouse) All prospective student-athletes intending to enroll in an NCAA Division I or II institution must apply here.

    **NAIA Freshmen Eligibility Guidelines - prospective student athletes should see this site.

    The Common Application - A college application that can be submitted to over 300 member colleges.  Fill out one application and use it multiple times.  Member colleges listed on Web site.

     

    College Visits

    Scheduling Campus Visits -  Seniors are allowed two school days during the year to visit a college campus.  Pick up a form in the career center (or print using the link below) and return to Mr. Duncan or Mrs Moffitt at least two days prior to your visit.

     

    • Senior Questionnaire Counseling staff will meet with each senior individually at least once each semester. Information you provide in this questionnaire will be used to guide you in your post-graduation plans
    • Transcript Request Form. Current EHS students can complete this form if you need your EHS transcript sent to a college or training program.  EHS Alumni should use the Transcript Request Form in Alumni tools
    • College Day Request Form. Each senior is allowed 2 college visit days.  The specifics of requesting and taking a college day are outlined in the EHS student handbook.  College Days must be approved at least 48 hours before a college day is to be taken.
    • All seniors planning to attend college in the fall should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting in October of their senior year in high school. Most colleges require this form to be completed even if you don't intend to accept financial aid.
    • 21-22 Senior Scheduling Form This enrollment form will be completed in the spring semester of a student's junior year.
    • College comparison tool. Use this tool to evaluate the pros and cons of the colleges and universities you are considering.

     

    Scholarship Information:   Each year, many dollars are given to students in the form of scholarships.  Some of these scholarships are given directly through universities, many of which have deadlines as early as November 1st.  Check the university's web site to find out early scholarship deadlines for universities in which you are interested.  Also, each spring during the month of March, students can complete the EHS Local Scholarship Application to compete for local scholarships. 

     

    SCHOLARSHIPS:  New for the 2021-22 School Year

    • Fastweb - Scholarships for 2021-22 Web page with links to a variety of different scholarship opportunities.  Click here for more information.
    • StudentScholarships.org  Searchable scholarship database:  Go to StudentScholarships.org to search for potential scholarships.  Deadlines and awards will vary.  
    • Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest Description - monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Entries are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here.
    • 2021 State Masonic Public School Essay Contest - Deadline to submit to your local lodge (DeSoto Lodge #40) is November 1, 2021.  Please use this link to get access to the electronic brochure.
    • Kansas City Associated Equipement Distributors - Scholarship for students with an interest in pursuing a post-secondary education in the areas of Heavy Equipment and Diesel Engine Repair as a career.  Please visit the website and look under the "Products & Service" tab for scholarship materials.  Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022.
    • The LMH Health Volunteers will provide a $1000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year to a qualified senior from Douglas County who is interested in pursuing a higher education for a career in health care.  The application for the renewable scholarship is due by Saturday, Feb. 13, 2022, but since school is not in session, getting it to the Career Center on Thursday, Feb. 10 is best.  Please use this link to access instructions and to get a copy of the scholarship application.
    • Olathe Healthcare Health Career Scholarship - This scholarship is open to graduating seniors at area high schools that plan to enter the healthcare field.  Please view the flier and application for additional information.  The deadline to apply is February 25, 2022.  
    • Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship - This $4000 renewable scholarship is open to female identifying students admitted or attending the University of Kansas.  To apply, students will need to visit the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to complete a general application and to further be matched with the EMWMS application.  A few short essasys in addition to academic and financial information is required.  The application period is December 7, 2020, through March 1, 2022.
    • Kansas Financial Scholars Essay Contest - This Scholarship Contest is designed to recognize students who place importance on managing their money well, right from the start. Having goals, and the proper information to attain them, will prove rewarding.  Please use this link for additional information and access to the online application.  Entry forms and essays are due by April 1, 2022.
    • McCormick & Murphy Law Firm Scholarship - $500 (One-time award).  Due April 30, 2022.  Must be attending a 4-yr college/university or 2-yr community college for Fall 2021.  Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.  Please use this link for additional information and to apply.
    • PB & J Scholarship - This $500 - $1000 scholarship is open to high school seniors attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in the U.S.  For students that have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically (High GPA is not needed to qualify.  Please use this link to get more information and to apply.  Priority deadline is December 31, 2021 with a final deadline of May 31, 2022.  
    • McPherson College - offering ten (10) $25,000 scholarships to students enrolling in their new enhanced Health Science program beginning fall 2022.  The new program is focused on creating health-related career pathways for students while engaging them in the community through a partnership with McPherson Hospital.  Students interested in working in the health care field who do not want to become a doctor or nurse are encouraged to apply.  Please use the following link:  Scholarship Inquiry.
    • American College Foundation -Visionary Scholarship Program:  All high school students are eligible.  Multiple winners are selected with awards ranging from $1000 to $5000.  Pleas use this link to apply by May 1, 2022. 
    • Balanced Man Scholarship.  Sigma Phi Epsilon is offering the Balanced Man Scholarship at over 140 universities to student leaders this year! This is a great opportunity for students entering college in fall 2022. Please use this link to see if a scholarship is available at the school of your choice.  Deadlines vary by school.

     

    ***Below are some useful Web sites to help get your scholarship search underway.  As a general rule, you should not send money to apply for a scholarship.  If you feel like something isn't quite right, feel free to discuss the scholarship application with Mr. Duncan, Mrs Moffitt, or Mrs. Abel in the Career Center. 

     

    Scholarship Search Sites/Financial Aid Resources:

    • Fastweb  Free database of private-sector scholarships.
    • Cappex - College search and scholarships.
    • My College Money Plan - Financial Literacy for College Success.  This is a free course to help students a) Choose a College they can afford  b) Survive Financially in College  c) Manage student debt after college.
    • Midwest Student Exchange Program.  An easy way to save money on out-of state tuition costs.  Reduced Tuition Rates.  Information online and in the Career Center.