Hello Hornets,

Happy Wednesday!

Please review this newsletter to learn more about opportunities in the College and Career Success Space this week.

Best,
CST

Upcoming Events

Senior Corner

Exciting Opportunities:

Take a look at Ms. Henderson’s scholarship highlights HERE!

Remember that you must upload two financial aid award letters to your Overgrad account. Once that task is complete, you can reach out to your college counselor to book your Enrollment Meeting. This is a graduation requirement.

Prepare for graduation by attending the Graduation Rehearsal on May 15th (at CGHS, Building 1, 9:00am-10:45am). Actual graduation is on May 17th. Please arrive at the Gaylord by 1:00pm.

College Corner:

Apply for the Nurse Corps Scholarship by May 2nd, 2024. This is a 10,000 dollar scholarship for any students who intend to pursue a nursing career.

Get paid to take summer classes! SummerTEK 2024 is an e-learning opportunity to explore rewarding careers and acquire workforce skills. When you complete a course, you can receive stipends ranging from $250 - $600!! Apply ASAP HERE.

Apply for the Ted and Holly Rollins Scholarship by completing the Google Form and writing a brief essay. Open to all! Deadline: June 1, 2024.

Junior Corner

Exciting Opportunities:

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver this summer. If selected for this opportunity, you will work in a ReStore one shift per week! You can fill out the application HERE.

College Corner:  

Apply for the 2024 Campos Envision Engineering Program at CSU Fort Collins HERE. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. The program runs from June 2 - June 5 and is completely free!

Participate in a free, virtual, week-long college essay workshop with The College Essay Guy. Multiple dates and times are available! Sign up HERE.

Scholarship Support: Build a Going Merry Profile to access scholarship opportunities. It is never too early to start applying for scholarships!

Prep Academy (Freshman + Sophomore) Corner

Exciting Opportunities:

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver this summer. If selected for this opportunity, you will work in a ReStore one shift per week! You can fill out the application HERE.

Additionally, current high school sophomores should consider applying to the WPI Frontiers Program, which is a two-week summer STEM experience (residential, in person) in Worcester, MA. DSST students go for FREE! The application is linked here. This application is due on April 30th.  

College Prep Resources:

Volunteering and community service is an important part of your college application. Build your volunteer experience this summer by signing up for a Teen Volunteer Program at Denver Botanic Gardens. Check out the website and reach out to Ms. Ellis for additional support.

Apply for the Business Bound - Junior Achievement Program at the University of Colorado Denver. You will earn 1 college credit hour through CU Denver while learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur and run a successful business. Program dates are Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14. Apply here by May 27th. Scholarships available!

Scholarship Support: 

Build a Going Merry Profile to access scholarship opportunities. It is never too early to start applying for scholarships!