February 4, 2024
Dear seniors,
As promised, I am beginning the process of sending you scholarship application information. Please look over these carefully, as some are specifically for vocational/technical schools, some are colleges/universities, some require your family’s membership in a particular group, and some have an essay requirement, while others don’t.
Remember, scholarships are FREE money! I ask that you write a “thank-you” note upon receipt of a scholarship. These organizations and businesses are generous in their time and finances, so please be appreciative!! We want their continued support and their recognition of what we already know: Jefferson High School graduates top-notch students!!!
Please complete your FAFSA as many scholarships and/or places of higher education require this. Let me know if you or your parents need help. Several of our colleges offered to return if needed. We will gladly schedule a time, but only if needed by many of you.
Upon acceptance to your future choice of school, please let us know in the student services’ office by emailing a copy of your acceptance letter or bringing us a copy of it. My email address is: klburney@jeffersonisd.org or Ms. Tracey’s is: tlpowell@jeffersonisd.org.
Pay close attention to due dates of the scholarships, check your email daily, look at the bulletin board, the scholarship shelf, the TV monitors and/or our website for future application announcements. You need 3 references to provide letters for you. If possible, ask them to email them to you so that we can easily attach them to your applications. Please use the template I provided for you when asking for the recommendation letters. A resume is also needed and a template can be found in many applications such as Microsoft office documents and online.
Let me know how I can help you….listen to announcements….and compete for these scholarships!!!! Ms. B J