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Davis County High
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Jeff
Graves, Principal
Richard Evans, Assistant
Principal/Athletic Director
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641.664.2200 Extension 2 |
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Marla Wilfawn,
Guidance Counselor |
Preparing for
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641.664.2200
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Scholarships & Announcements |
The following
scholarships are now available in the guidance
office:
Seniors! The Rotary
Club will award two $1000 scholarships to graduating
seniors of Davis County High School. All graduating
seniors may apply. Applications in Mrs. Wilfawn's
office.
The Rex & Mary Lou Stewart Memorial Scholarship has
been established to help graduating seniors who
intend to pursue a post-secondary
education. Please get application from Mrs. Wilfawn.
Seniors who have been active in the Davis County
Fine Arts Council activities may apply for the
Recognition Award to be presented at Senior Awards
night. Application in Mrs. Wilfawn's office.
The Future Educators of America local chapter
sponsors a scholarship to a graduating senior who
intends to enter the field of education.
Applications available in Mrs. Wilfawn's office.
Senior students who are a member, or their parents
are a member, of Davis County Cattlemen may apply
for the Davis County Cattlemen's Association
Scholarship. See Mrs. Wilfawn for application.
The Pepsi Spirit of
Education scholarship is available to students who
intend to major in education.
The Past Matrons of Eastern Star scholarship is
available to students who have at least a cumulative
GPA of 2.50 & have evidence of good citizenship.
The Optimist Club scholarship is for students who
intend to continue vocational training or education
beyond high school. You must have at least a 2.25
GPA to apply.
The American Legion Auxiliary scholarship is
available for students who are related directly to a
veteran.
Female students who plan to enter the field of
education may apply for the PEO-Peggy Arnold
Memorial scholarship.
Any student who has demonstrated good civitzenship
been actively involved in high school may apply for
the PEO-Sullivan scholarship.
The Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship is available to
senior students who will be attending a two- or
four-year college or university and studying an ag-related
field with an emphasis on swine production.
The First Friday
Breakfast Club scholarship is now available.
Eligible seniors may get pick up an application in
the guidance office.
There are two
scholarships available in the guidance office
sponsored by CMTEL and the
Rural Telephone Cooperative of Iowa. See Mrs.
Wilfawn for applications.
Junior students interested in
studying Engineering at Iowa State University may
attend a three-day summer workshop in July. See
Mrs. Wilfawn for information.
The Dale Schroeder Memorial Scholarship
Program is dedicated to provide financial assistance for
students pursuing a bachelor's degree at one of the
following universities: Iowa State University,
University of Iowa or University of Northern Iowa. See
Mrs. Wilfawn for information on how to apply online.
Junior students interested in
studying Engineering at Iowa State University may
attend a three-day summer workshop in July. See
Mrs. Wilfawn for information.
Senior students planning to enroll in a
mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa
Community College are encouraged to apply for the Grand Lodge of
Iowa MCEC Technical Scholarship. Applications in the guidance
office.
If you are a senior who has been involved in
co-curricular and community activities with a strong commitment
to complete a bachelor's degree and have at least a 2.0 grade
point average, you may qualify to apply for the Horatio Alger
Scholarship. Applications are to be submitted online by October
30. See Mrs. Wilfawn for more information.
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation has
scholarships available for students preparing for a
newspaper or journalism career. See Mrs. Wilfawn for
application.
The
University of Iowa has several scholarships for incoming
freshmen. The new Iowa Scholars Award is for first-year
students who are Iowa residents with an ACT composite score
of 27 or above and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.80 or
above on a 4.00 scale. See Mrs. Wilfawn for information on
how to apply.
The Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa
State Fair Scholarship recognizes outstanding Iowa high
school seniors who have actively participated in the
Iowa State Fair. Up to four scholarships, ranging from
$500 to $1000 are awarded each year. See Mrs. Wilfawn
for information on how to apply.
Senior students committed to the pursuit
of automotive or truck-related studies are invited to
apply for the IAD Foundation for Education 2012
Scholarship. See Mrs. Wilfawn for application.
Southeastern Community College in West
Burlington is offering scholarships for students planning to
study electronics technology, drafting technology or the
pre-engineering transfer program. See Mrs. Wilfawn for
application information.
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
invites US high school students to write an essay on an act
of political courage by a US elected official who served
during or after 1956. For contest information,
registration, and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in
Courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.org.
Sophomore students who are interested in
attending the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar need to
see Mrs. Wilfawn for application.
Mediacom Communications is offering $1000
scholarships to senior high school students who live in our
region. You do not need to be a Mediacom customer to apply.
Applications are available in the guidance office.
Seniors
who have lots of community service and leadership experience can
apply for the $2000 Grand Lodge of Iowa scholarship. See Mrs.
Wilfawn for application.
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Career and Educational Planning Links |
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What high school and/or college courses do I need for my
potential career?
http://www.careerclusters.org/whatis.php
Where can I find scholarship money?
http://www.fastweb.com/
Where can I find a job?
http://www.monster.com
Everything you need to know about the ACT test!
http://www.actstudent.org/
Having trouble finding information about your career(s)?
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
I need help selecting a college!
http://www.college.gov/wps/portal
Will my dual credit courses transfer to Iowa, ISU, or
UNI?
http://www.transferiniowa.org/
Home of career and educational plans (your portfolio).
http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov/
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The Educational Opportunity Center on the Indian
Hills campus offers free assistance completing the FAFSA.
Please call
1-800-726-2585, ext 5315 to schedule an appointment.
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