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Notice: This is a live document. New scholarships and events may be added. Check monthly for updates.
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 HHS SENIOR YEAR CHECKLIST
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Class of 2026
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CREATED BY ROGERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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COLOR CODE: GRADUATION
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COLLEGE
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CAREER
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
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VERY IMPORTANT
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BREAKS/ NO SCHOOL
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DATE✓TASKS
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August
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RIGHT NOWSign up for Scholarship Text Reminds:
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ParentsSign up for Parent Square for announcement and messaging.
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RIGHT NOWSign up for "Class of 2026" Google Classroom. Class code: ksbehg5
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RIGHT NOWSign up for Scholarship Search Engines: GoingMerry.com, Unigo.com, Raise.me, Fastweb.com, Tun.com, Collegeboard.com, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, JLV College Counseling
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By 9/27/25Create an FSA ID to use for filling out the FAFSA if you will be filling out the form on Oct.1st. Do not start the form until Oct. 1st when the new application is opened or you will be filling out last year's form. Only create an ID for now. Student and contributors will need IDs. See CONTRIBUTORS.
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In July
Order BOSS shirts by 8/1/25
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OPENArkansas Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Only the first 100 Essays will be considered. APPLY
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OPEN July 15TOP NATIONALSCHOLARSHIP: The Gates Scholarship (Full Tuition) Deadline: Sept. 30th
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OPEN July 15University of Arkansas Application OPENS APPLY
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AugustApplication OPENS: TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ARKANSAS STATE: US Senate Youth Program (Announcement posted on Senator's website)
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8/1/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPENS: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation APPLY
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8/1/25TOP NATIONALSCHOLARSHIP: Questbridge National Match (Full Tuition) Timeline: https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match/apply/dates-and-deadlines
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8/1/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: ELKS LODGE "MOST VALUABLE STUDENT" SCHOLARSHIP ($12,000) APPLY
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8/1/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: VFW "Voice of Democracy" Scholarship Application OPEN [$35,000] APPLY
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8/1/25UCA Application OPENS APPLY
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8/1/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway $100,000 - Create an account to get contest notifications APPLY. Deadline Sept. 30th.
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8/1/25ACT Registration Deadline for 9/6 Test
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8/8/25SAT Regsitration Deadline for 8/23 Test
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8/11/25Sophomore - Senior Family Night (Senior parents and students) 5:00pm
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This MonthSign up for U of A Honors College Convocation on Oct. 7th. More information TBD.
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8/13/25First Day of School
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TBDP.E.O. Star Scholarship OPENS
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Between 8/15/25 - 10/15/25
P.E.O. Star Scholarship DEADLINE Applications must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the nomination and link from the local chapter.
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Completed Application with Essay
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ACT Scores
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Transcript
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8/15/25
Senior First Sunrise 7:30 am Gates Football Stadium
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8/20/25OPENS: Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship APPLY thru the Common App. Due Nov. 12th
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8/20/25
Senior Meeting 10:10am Advisory
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DATE✓TASKS
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SEPTEMBER
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RIGHT NOWSign up for Scholarship Text Reminds:
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ParentsSign up for Parent Reminds:
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RIGHT NOWSign up for "Class of 2025" Google Classroom. Class code: ksbehg5
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RIGHT NOWSign up for Scholarship Search Engines: GoingMerry.com, Unigo.com, Raise.me, Fastweb.com, Tun.com, Collegeboard.com, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, JLV College Counseling
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THIS MONTHCreate an FSA ID to use for filling out the FAFSA if you will be filling out the form on Oct.1st. Do not start the form until Oct.1st when the new application is opened or you will be filling out last year's form. Only create an ID for now. Student and contributors will need IDs. See CONTRIBUTORS.
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THIS MONTHCreate list of all your planned colleges/universities applications and scholarships. Include deadlines!
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THIS MONTHCreate Common App account, if applicable.
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THIS MONTHTo request your TRANSCRIPT- Make sure you have a Records Release on file with the registrar. Deliver the signed form to Ms. Baker in the main office.
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Need: If you are under 18, you must have a Records Release on file. Turn it into Jennifer Baker in the front office.
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THIS MONTHRegister to take the ACT again, if needed (October 18 & December 13)
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If you are struggling with the ACT, register to take the SAT or talk to your counselor about taking an Accuplacer.
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OPENArkansas Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Only the first 100 Essays will be considered. APPLY
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09/01/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: OPENS The Hagan Scholarship click here
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9/1/25UCA Schedler Honors College Application OPENS APPLY
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9/1/25Top National Scholarship: JFK " Profiles in Courage" Essay Contest OPENS: Deadline, Jan 16th, 2026
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9/1/25No School/Labor Day
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9/1/25
Beauty Schools Directory Scholarship DEADLINE: APPLY
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NOWBuck Pride of Heritage Scholarship OPEN. Start your project and create your files. APPLY
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9/6/25ACT Test HHS
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9/9/25HHS College and Career Fair in the Gymnasium and Auxilary gym. 9:00-11:00AM
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9/12/25Club and Community Service Fair 9:15-10:45am
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9/13/25SAT Test HHS
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TBD
PEO Star Scholarship Final Deadline
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Completed Application with Essay
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ACT Scores
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Transcript
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9/15/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: The Gates Scholarship [Full Tuition] $200,000
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Completed Application with Essay
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ACT Scores
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Transcript
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Recommendation Letters
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Financial Documents
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9/19/25SAT 10/4/25 Registration Deadline w/o late fee
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9/12/25ACT test registration deadline w/o late fee for test date 10/18/25
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9/22/25Homecoming Spirit Week 9/22-9/27
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9/26/25Homecoming
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9/30/25Questbridge Application DEADLINE Timeline: https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match/apply/dates-and-deadlines
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Completed Application
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Official Transcript
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Two Letters of Recommendation
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School Report from High School Counselor
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ACT or SAT Scores
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Financial Records
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School Profile
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If you have issues applying, check to make sure that your Social Security Number is correct in eSchool.
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9/30/25TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
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9/30/25DEADLINE: TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
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OCTOBER
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THIS MONTHAsk a teacher/counselor/coach/boss for a recommendation letter if needed for the Community Scholarship Application
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THIS MONTHMake a transcript request- Make sure you have a Records Release on file!
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THIS MONTHNeed: If you are under 18, you must have a Records Release on file. Turn it into Jennifer Baker in the front office or email her at jennifer.baker@rpsar.net.
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10/1/25FAFSA Application opens in October. IDs must be created at least three days prior to filling out the form.
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Create your ID here - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
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WILL NEED: FSA ID for student & parent - will need personal email, birthday, social security number to create
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THIS MONTHOPENING: TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program [$40,000] click here
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Open NowOPEN: TOP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: Equitable Excellence Scholarship [$20,000] APPLY: Due in December
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OPENThe Reutzel Foundation "Excellence in NWA" Scholarship, Due in March, APPLY