E. Henry Twiggs Scholarship
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship
Hello Seniors,
Do not miss out on this scholarship opportunity. The deadline to apply is May 8th!
Here are the requirements:
Click here to apply: Leading Con Educación - EVERFI | TurboTax
For the second consecutive year, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation has partnered with TurboTax to award 40 educational grants of $2,500 each to high school seniors and college students seeking financial support to pursue a higher education diploma or complete their college degree.
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
College & Career Readiness Instructor
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Do not miss out on this scholarship opportunity. The deadline to apply is May 8th!
Here are the requirements:
- students must be a legal resident of the US/DC (or qualify under DACA)
- Hispanic heritage
- current high school student (grades 9-12) or college student enrolled at a public, private, parochial, or other institution, college or university
- must be of at least 13 years of age.
Click here to apply: Leading Con Educación - EVERFI | TurboTax
For the second consecutive year, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation has partnered with TurboTax to award 40 educational grants of $2,500 each to high school seniors and college students seeking financial support to pursue a higher education diploma or complete their college degree.
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
College & Career Readiness Instructor
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Generation Teach Scholarships
Dear Ms. Gomez,
I hope you, your family, and your community are staying well. At Generation Teach, we feel grateful to have such amazing partners and friends like you. Thank you for referring students to Generation Teach (GT) and for your ongoing support.
As you know, GT partners with local schools to provide AmeriCorps funded summer teaching experiences. Our goal is to inspire young people to pursue careers in teaching and connect them with pathways to the classroom.
Selected students will:
Would you be willing to share the overview below with your juniors and seniors? Our final deadline is April 15.
If you are interested in connecting to brainstorm additional recruitment opportunities with your students, feel free to book a time to connect over Zoom here.
Thank you, in advance, for your time and support.
Warmest regards,
Amneris Narvaez, Director
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I hope you, your family, and your community are staying well. At Generation Teach, we feel grateful to have such amazing partners and friends like you. Thank you for referring students to Generation Teach (GT) and for your ongoing support.
As you know, GT partners with local schools to provide AmeriCorps funded summer teaching experiences. Our goal is to inspire young people to pursue careers in teaching and connect them with pathways to the classroom.
Selected students will:
- Earn a $3,600 scholarship, including cash and an AmeriCorps Education Award
- Make a 6-week commitment which includes pre-summer preparation, a week of in-person training, and five weeks of co-teaching classes of 8-10 middle-school students
- Co-plan and deliver daily lessons in engineering, law, math, or reading
- Meet with a teacher coach each day to practice teach and receive feedback
- Co-lead and support student events and activities including small advisory groups, twice weekly Community Meetings, and more!
Would you be willing to share the overview below with your juniors and seniors? Our final deadline is April 15.
If you are interested in connecting to brainstorm additional recruitment opportunities with your students, feel free to book a time to connect over Zoom here.
Thank you, in advance, for your time and support.
Warmest regards,
Amneris Narvaez, Director
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Springfield Caribbean Carnival Association Scholarship
CDL Training
Dear Seniors,
MassHire is offering free CDL training for Springfield residents. If you are not sure yet about what you would like to do after graduating High School, this might be a great opportunity to train on a well-paid profession.
To qualify, you must:
https://masshirecentral.com/free-cdl-training-for-eligible-central-ma-residents/
Thanks
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
College & Career Readiness Instructor
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
MassHire is offering free CDL training for Springfield residents. If you are not sure yet about what you would like to do after graduating High School, this might be a great opportunity to train on a well-paid profession.
To qualify, you must:
- Live in Central Massachusetts and be unemployed or seeking new employment
- 18 years or older
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license
- Complete a drug test
https://masshirecentral.com/free-cdl-training-for-eligible-central-ma-residents/
Thanks
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
College & Career Readiness Instructor
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Lambda Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Scholarship
Dear Seniors,
This is a dorm essentials give away for female students only!
The Lambda Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated located here in Springfield, MA. In honor of one of our national programs Operation Big Book Bag, will be providing a female high school senior a dorm essentials package to start off their college career. In order for a female student to qualify, they need to meet the following:
Thank you for your time and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me back.
Best,
-
Shana Jeffery
MLKFS HBCU Tour Committee
BACPS High School ParaEducator
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Lambda Beta Sigma Alumna Chapter
Springfield, MA
PGP: She, Her, Hers & Herself
This is a dorm essentials give away for female students only!
The Lambda Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated located here in Springfield, MA. In honor of one of our national programs Operation Big Book Bag, will be providing a female high school senior a dorm essentials package to start off their college career. In order for a female student to qualify, they need to meet the following:
- Must be a female high school student
- Plan to attend a College/University in Western MA
- Must plan to live on campus
- Must have a GPA of a 2.5 or better
- Must submit an application and 30 sec. video
Thank you for your time and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me back.
Best,
-
Shana Jeffery
MLKFS HBCU Tour Committee
BACPS High School ParaEducator
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Lambda Beta Sigma Alumna Chapter
Springfield, MA
PGP: She, Her, Hers & Herself
Delta Chi Scholarship
Dear Seniors,
Please take advantage of available scholarship opportunities. Please remember that scholarships have deadlines, if you let time pass you will not be able to apply for these later. You can use crew time to apply for scholarships. I have time on Mondays and Wednesdays to help you. You can also reach out to Ms. Krysten. Please don’t let the opportunity pass by.
Just a reminder about the Delta Chi Scholarship in honor of Dr. Carlton Pickeron. The deadline is March 12th. At this time, no SPS students have applied.
Best,
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
College & Career Readiness Instructor
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Please take advantage of available scholarship opportunities. Please remember that scholarships have deadlines, if you let time pass you will not be able to apply for these later. You can use crew time to apply for scholarships. I have time on Mondays and Wednesdays to help you. You can also reach out to Ms. Krysten. Please don’t let the opportunity pass by.
Just a reminder about the Delta Chi Scholarship in honor of Dr. Carlton Pickeron. The deadline is March 12th. At this time, no SPS students have applied.
Best,
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
College & Career Readiness Instructor
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
NAACP Scholarship Program
Dear Seniors:
Take some time to explore these scholarships. DO NOT hesitate to ask for help! Use crew time to explore and apply 😊
This link will take you to the NAACP Scholarship Program. Below I give you the link and qualifying information:
Each year we offer need-based and merit scholarships to outstanding and qualified Black students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees as part of our NAACP - Scholars and Professionals: Internships, Ready Youth and Employment (N-SPIRE) program. Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work and life.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must:
Click on the following link to explore the various scholarships and learn more: Scholarships | NAACP
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Take some time to explore these scholarships. DO NOT hesitate to ask for help! Use crew time to explore and apply 😊
This link will take you to the NAACP Scholarship Program. Below I give you the link and qualifying information:
Each year we offer need-based and merit scholarships to outstanding and qualified Black students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees as part of our NAACP - Scholars and Professionals: Internships, Ready Youth and Employment (N-SPIRE) program. Through the generosity of our donors, we advance efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work and life.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must:
- Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.
- Be African American or a person of color.
- Be currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student for applicable scholarships.
- Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
- Demonstrate interest in a relevant field of study where applicable. For additional information, see the scholarship you are applying for.
Click on the following link to explore the various scholarships and learn more: Scholarships | NAACP
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Scholarships from CareerOneStop!
Dear Seniors,
Check out these scholarships from CareerOneStop! Many of these scholarships do not require an essay; very easy to apply and get free money for your college or career. Many of these scholarships will close on October 31. Use your time in crew to explore and apply!
Here is the link: https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?currentpage=1&lang=en&
Thanks,
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Check out these scholarships from CareerOneStop! Many of these scholarships do not require an essay; very easy to apply and get free money for your college or career. Many of these scholarships will close on October 31. Use your time in crew to explore and apply!
Here is the link: https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?currentpage=1&lang=en&
Thanks,
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Practice for the SAT
These scholarships will close soon:Practice for the SAT
Closes End of October
Students who use Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy® and complete a Timed Mini Section (if they already have a PSAT/NMSQT® or SAT score) or Diagnostic Quiz (if they don't yet have a score) will earn a chance at a $500 Opportunity Scholarship.
Strengthen Your College List
Closes End of October
Students who update their lists on BigFuture™ to include at least one safety, two match, and three reach colleges will earn a chance at a $500 Opportunity Scholarship.
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
Closes End of October
Students who use Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy® and complete a Timed Mini Section (if they already have a PSAT/NMSQT® or SAT score) or Diagnostic Quiz (if they don't yet have a score) will earn a chance at a $500 Opportunity Scholarship.
Strengthen Your College List
Closes End of October
Students who update their lists on BigFuture™ to include at least one safety, two match, and three reach colleges will earn a chance at a $500 Opportunity Scholarship.
Vianni Gomez, CAGS
High School Guidance 10th, 11th, & 12th
504 Coordinator
Graduation Coach
AP Coordinator Assistant
Night School Coordinator
John J. Duggan Academy
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(508)343-0787
