WHHS Scholarship Bulletin September 2025

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 - winterhavenhigh.polkschoolsfl.com/ All seniors – FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) will be available online (October 1, 2025) www.fafsa.gov – all seniors planning to search for scholarships/attend college must complete this form.
 

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 Ms. Lewis, M-Z see Mrs. Macon, 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

  • Senior formal retakes/makeups - September 5
  • By appointment only –sign up on link that is posted on school website, www.winterhavenhs.com right top corner – (news & announcements)
  • NACAC National College Fair – Orlando September 21 www.nacacattend.org/fairs
  • Senior panoramic photo – October 29, gymnasium 8:30 am, gym
  • Senior Cap & gown photos – November 14 media center
    • (By appointment only – sign up on link that will be posted on school website NO RETAKES)
  • PSAT, Wednesday, October 15, computer based, WHHS – all 10th will be tested, 11th (National Merit recognition)
    • must sign up and pay fee - $13 -  make check out to WHHS to include ID# give to Mrs. Bangley
  • SAT Fall test dates www.sat.collegeboard.org/sat.registration
  • ACT Fall test dates 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.)