Scholarship Bulletin

If indicated scholarships that are due to Mrs. Bachman must be turned in by 1:15 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. Look for the Scholarship Bulletin on our school website
https://winterhavenhigh.polkschoolsfl.com/

All seniors - FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) opened online December 1, 2024, www.fafsa.gov – all seniors planning to search for scholarships/attend college must complete this form. (Seniors and parents must create an FSA ID beforehand.) Financial Literacy session (FAFSA) Polk State College, Winter Haven campus 3/28, 5-7 pm, WLR-235

TRANSCRIPTS

Requests for official transcripts should be submitted in a timely manner to the main office secretary. Your transcript request includes the mailing address that colleges will use in communicating with you.

IMPORTANT: make sure your social security number is correct
A-L see Mrs. Rozario, M-Z see Mrs. Lester, Cambridge see Mrs. Reineke.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for employment, college admissions, scholarships and other awards should be requested well in advance (2-3 weeks) of application deadlines. You should provide a complete resume to each person completing a recommendation. See Mrs. Bachman if you need help in preparing the resume. Depending on specific requirements, you should request recommendations from people who know you best. Sending a note of thanks is appropriate.

DEADLINES

A deadline is the final day that an application may be submitted and accepted. You can always submit an application early, but it may not be submitted late. Remember there is a big difference between “postmarked by “and “due by”.

THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)

Information regarding NCAA may be obtained on their website. Students are responsible for registering on-line. www.eligibilitycenter.org

See Ms. Johnson Room 35-122 with questions.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH

Match yourself with scholarships using an individualized scholarship search. The following websites may be helpful:

CAUTION: There are several companies/organizations that charge a fee for researching scholarships. This information is available for free. You should not have to pay for this and should be suspicious of the service being offered.

COLLEGE AND CAREER

Polk County District College and Career Fair – Tuesday, August 27, 6-8 pm Florida Southern College, Jenkins Field House -
Senior portrait retakes/makeups 9/13,
By appointment only – sign up on link that will be posted on school website.
- Senior panoramic photo – gymnasium 10/22/24, 8:30 am, gym
- Senior Cap & gown photos 12/12/24 – media center 7 am-2 pm media center
By appointment only – sign up on link that will be posted on school website NO RETAKES
- ACT (in school testing – seniors only, non college reportable) 10/29, 10/30, 10/31/23 free for seniors who have not met reading requirement
- PSAT computer based, 10/9/24, WHHS – all 10th will be tested, 11th (National Merit recognition) must sign up and pay fee-$12-online payments only https://winterhavenhigh.polkschoolsfl.com/help_me_to/purchase_event_tickets - No refunds
- SAT Fall test dates August 24, October 5, November 2, December 7 www.collegeboard.com
- ACT Fall test dates September 29, October 30, December 9 www.act.org
  (Students must register on line and attach a recent photo for both ACT and SAT)-See registration bulletins/online information for deadlines)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Please be sure to check all the requirements for each scholarship opportunity.

Scholarship Bulletin