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JDHS Statistics :Of last years (2007) graduating class, 69.1% went on to four-year colleges, 23.7% went on to two-year colleges. As a whole, the graduating class of 2005 was offered $7,444,042 in scholarship money.
College Acceptances:
C.U.N.Y.: Baruch College, Baruch C. Honors, B.M.C.C., Bronx C.C., Brooklyn College, Brooklyn C. Honors, C.C.N.Y., C.C.N.Y-Sophie Davis, C.S.I., Hostos C.C., Hunter College, John Jay College, K.C.C., LaGuardia C.C., Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, N.Y.C.T., Queens College, Q.C.C. and York College.
S.U.N.Y.: Albany U., Alfred U., Binghamton U., Brockport U., Buffalo U., Buffalo State C., Cortland, Delhi, E.S.F., F.I.T., Geneseo, Herkimer County C.C., Morrisville, Nassau C.C., New Paltz, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Plattsburgh, Purchase, Stony Brook U and S.U.N.Y.I.T.
Private: Adelphi, Albany College of Pharmacy, Bauder, Benedict C., Berkeley C., Bethune-Cookman C., Briarcliffe C., Bryant U., Caldwell C., Canisius C., Carnegie Mellon, Chestnut Hill C., Circleville Bible C., Clark-Atlanta U., Clarkson U., Clatlin U., College of Mt. St. Vincent, College of St. Rose, C.W. Post, D'Youville C., Embry-Riddle U., Emory U., Florida A. & M., Florida I.T., Fordham U., Georgetown U., Hamilton C., Hampton U., Hesser C., Hofstra U., Howard U., Iona C., Johnson & Wales, Katherine Gibbs, Kentucky State U., Lamar U., La Salle U., Lincoln T., Lincoln U., L.I.U., Luzerne County C.C., Lynchburg C., Marymount Manhattan C., Morgan State U., Mt. Holyoke, Mt. Ida, New Rochelle C., N.Y.U., N.Y.I.T., Newbury C., Niagara Falls U., Norfolk U., Northampton C.C., Northeastern U., North Carolina A. & T., North Carolina Central U., Nyack C., Pace U., Penn State U., Pittsburgh U., Polytechnic U., Quinnipiac U., R.I.T., R.P.I., Rider U., Russell Sage C., Rutgers U., St. Francis, St. John's U., St. Joseph's U., St. Peter's C., Sacred Heart U., Seton Hall U., Skidmore C., Smith C., Spelman U., Stevens I.T., Suffolk U., Syracuse U., T.C.I., Temple U., Tuskegee U., U. of Arizona, U. of Bridgeport, U. of Connecticut, U. of Delaware, U. of Hartford, U. of Rochester, Utica C., Vanderbilt U., Villanova U., Virginia State U., Virginia Union U., Wagner U., Wake T.C.C., Wood-Tobe Coburn, York C.
Military:U. S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines
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~Any students who have not yet applied for College should see Mrs. Shayo as soon as possible, it’s not too late.
~F.A.F.S.A. forms are available on line at fafsa.ed.gov.
~Any student applying to a private college should contact the college to see if a PROFILE form is required. This specific financial aid form costs $5 for registration and $18 per school. Each school has their own submission deadline date, check with the individual school for information.
~ Undocumented students should visit the following website for information: www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/sodo.
~Any student who intends on pursuing a career as a teacher, nurse, or police officer should inquire about a Perkins loan at the college they will be attending, repayment might not be required.
~All Juniors should be registering to take an S.A.T.; the new S.A.T. contains a writing section and costs $43. Any student who intends on applying to a competitive school should be taking a S.A.T. II in May or June. In addition, students should register to take the A.C.T. with Writing.
~ Be sure to check the “Wanted” list in front of the College Office.
~Juniors should be making an appointment to meet with Mrs. Shayo regarding College advisement.
~Students should continue to check the bulletin board outside the College Office for new information on Scholarships, Open Houses and other important information.
~Seniors: Be on the lookout for a senior mailing from J.D.H.S. Students must return the postgraduate survey form in order to have a final transcript sent to the College that they will be attending. Please continue to advise the College Office of any scholarships that you have been awarded, even if you do not intend to accept the scholarship or attend that school. |
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Apple Scholarship $2,000 + MacBook Pro + iPod nano. Students must demonstrate academic and extracurricular achievement, future plans with intent to use technology, describe the degree which student used technology in academics and the ability to articulate the value of digital media in academic life. For an application, go to http://education.apple.com/scholars/. Deadline 5/30/06.
BP Community Scholarship Program $1,500. Factors considered are: grades, work history, community involvement, geography and financial need. For an application, go to www.bpscholarships.org. Deadline 5/16/08.
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Scholarship Program $2,500-$5,000 Based on all-around excellence, community service, recommendations and three essays. For an application, go to www.caprediemfoundation.org. Deadline 5/12/06
The Charles Robertson Scholarship 2008 Application In essay form, please respond to the following question. Please limit your essay to 250-500 words. “If you had to write an autobiography, what would be the title and why?” Please see Patti for this application. Deadline 5/28/08.
Comite Noviembre Scholarship Awards Program Applicants must be of Puerto Rican descent, have a minimum of one-year of volunteer community service experience, have a minimum average of 81.5, submit a biographical sketch and be willing to attend a mandatory interview on 6/28/06. Extended due date 6/1/06
Educational Communications Inc. Scholarship Foundation $1,000-$6,000. Students must demonstrate financial need. For an application, go to www.ecisf.org. Deadline 5/08.
Free Spirit Gathering Community Scholarship Program $500. For students who plan on majoring in the field of therapeutic massage, holistic healing, or other non-traditional programs. For an application, go to www.freespiritgathering.org/ Deadline 5/08.
Greatest Generation Scholarship $60,000. Students must demonstrate an 85+ average, SAT of 1650+ (including the Writing section), submit a 500-1000 word essay on how the following quote by John Donne applies to your community service, “No man is an island, entire of itself: every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main…any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.”, leadership ability, service excellence, financial need and 85% or better h.s. attendance for the entire 4 years. Finalists will have to demonstrate oral communication skills in an interview with the selection committee. See Mrs. Shayo if you are interested in this scholarship, we can nominate 2 students. Application deadline 5/03/08.
Greater New York Chinese Community Dollars for Scholars $2,000-$4,000. F+or students of Chinese descent in the Greater N.Y. area w/a 90+ average, 6 merit scholarship and 2 new immigrant scholarships. For an application, contact tina@chinesescholarship.org. Deadline 5/30/08.
Haitian American Alliance Scholarship $2,000. Students must submit a copy of their parents most recent W-2 Forms and Tax Return and complete an essay on “What does it mean to be Haitian or Haitian-American in New York City.” Deadline 5/20/05
Hispanic Support Organization of New York (HSO_NY) $2,500 Must be of Hispanic heritage, submit proof of income, and a 2-page, double spaced, typed essay outlining: How would you inspire Hispanics in your community to further their education? What tactics would you use? What tools would you provide? How would you measure the success of the project? For an application, go to www.hispanicsupportorganization.org/ Deadline 4/29/06
Jewish Foundation for Education of Women Scholarships $5,000 For Jewish women studying education, performing arts, social work or other subjects. For an application, go to www.jfew.org/jfew.programs.scholarships.php Deadline 6/08.
Joseph P.C. Mei Foundation $500. For citizens or permanent residents of Chinese descent. Applicants must have good moral character and academic standing and complete an essay. Deadline 6/15/05.
Mausica Teachers’ Alumni Scholarship $300. For a Caribbean student with a strong academic background. Deadline 5/13/05.
National Federation of Italian-American Societies $500. Candidates must be of Italian heritage, have an overall average of 80+, demonstrated service to school and community. Deadline 5/1/06
Otto Sussman Trust For students who have financial need due to illness or death in the immediate family or some other unusual or unfortunate circumstance. For more information, see Patti. Deadline 8/08.
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program Up to $5,000/year. Eligible students must enroll in one of the designated degree-granting licensure-qualifying programs: Acupuncture, Athletic Trainer, Architecture, Audiology, Certified Public Accountancy, Chiropractic, Dental Hygiene, Dietetics/Nutrition, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Law, Massage Therapy, Midwifery, Nurse Practioner, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Podiatry, Professional Engineering, Psychology, Registered Nurse, Registered Physician Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Medicine. For an application, go to www.op.nysed.gov. Deadline 5/31/08.
Stan Beck Fellowship Applicant must be Alaskan native, Asian American, African American, Mexican American, Hispanic American, Puerto Rican or American Indian and demonstrate financial need. For an application, go to www.entfdn.org. Deadline 7/1/06.
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program Up to $5,000/year. Eligible students must enroll in one of the designated degree-granting licensure-qualifying programs: Acupuncture, Athletic Trainer, Architecture, Audiology, Certified Public Accountancy, Chiropractic, Dental Hygiene, Dietetics/Nutrition, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Law, Massage Therapy, Midwifery, Nurse Practioner, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Podiatry, Professional Engineering, Psychology, Registered Nurse, Registered Physician Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Medicine. For an application, go to www.op.nysed.gov. Deadline 5/31/08.
Take 5 Scholarship Key Bank $5,000 1 scholarship will be given every month from February through June. For an application, go to www.Key.com/education.
The Texas Instrument Marcia Page Scholarship for African American Females $5,000. Students must be African American females that demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills or community service in the area of math, engineering, or technology and the applicant’s commitment to pursue a career in math, engineering, or technology field. Students must have an 85+ average. Students must respond to the following essays: (1) a major life change and (2) why you have chosen to pursue a career in math, engineering, or technology field. www.cgcs.org/pdsf/06MPscholarship.pdf. Deadline 5/15/06
Unmet Need Scholarships Eligibility: Scholarship applicants must: be a US citizen; have a family
adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less; demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the
financial aid award package has been determined; be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll
or a student already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary
institution; and, have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). |
Contact Information: The Sallie Mae Unmet Need Fund Scholarship Program, Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082
Phone: 507-931-1682 |
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship To cover the cost of tuition, room and board, etc. at S.U.N.Y. colleges. Covered incidents include: the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 in N.Y.C., the Pentagon and Pennsylvania and the on-going rescue and recovery efforts.
Youth Venture: Tu Vox My Venture $1,000. (Ages 13-20) Students must submit great ideas for encouraging their Latino peers to graduate from h.s. and college. For an application, go to www.YouthVenture:TuVovMyVenture. Deadline 6/29/08.
2008 Tylenol Scholarship $1,000-$5,000. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. For an application, go to www.scholarship.tylenol.com. Deadline 5/15/08. |
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Scholarship website resources
Please continue to check the College Office files, new scholarships arrive daily, including SUNY & CUNY.
Five Towns College – 4 year full scholarship- B.S. degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Washington U. in St. Louis $120,000 + $10,000 stipend for an African American student interested in obtaining a medical degree. For information, go to www.admissions.wustl.edu |
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May 16, 2008- Open School Day
May 18, 2008, Free SAT Practice Exam, Butler Education Center 7802 Bay Parkway 12-4PM
May 19, 2008, SUNY College Night @ Saddle Brook Marriott (NJ)
May 20, 2008, SUNY College Night @ the Armory Track & Field Center (NYC)
May 21, 2008, SUNY College Night @ Binghamton University
To register for any of these SUNY programs, go to www.suny.edu/studentevents.
May 22, 2008-Country Fair
June 3, 2008, Senior Assembly, Making College Count, @ 8:50AM
June 4, 2008- Senior Prom
June 5, 2008- Staff Development- No students in attendance
June 9, 2008- CSI Graduation 6-9PM
June 11, 2008- Senior Recognition Night
June 13, 2008- Last extended day
June 17-June 24, 2008- Regents exams
June 25, 2008- Graduation-12:30PM.
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~ Big Apple On-Line College Fair. The colleges and universities that were present at the October fairs have now registered for this on-line event. For more information, log onto www.BIGAPPLECOLLEGEFAIRS.com
~ John Dewey H.S. is part of a computer pilot program that allows students to research careers, colleges and scholarships. If you’re interested in trying it out, go to www.guidancedirect.com. The
School ID is 8612312, the Password is J1576255. Have fun!
~ AnyCollege.Net scholarships of $1,000 are given away on a quarterly basis, randomly to college bound
students regardless of GPA or test scores. To enter, go to www.anycollege.net and click on the
“Win a Scholarship” button located on the home page.
~ Free C.U.N.
Y. “College Now” summer program. This is a full day four to six-week program.&n Students can take a college class, row a boat, fly a plane, learn C.P.R., solve a “crime”, conduct research and experiments, act, write, play the sax, or record music. For more information or to apply, email Kim Laboy at Klaboy@nycboe.net. |
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- A.C.T. Customer Service (319) 337-1270
- C.U.N.Y. Application Status (212) 997-2869
- Federal Student Aid Information Center FAFSA Questions (800) 4-FED-AID
- S.A.T. Customer Service (609) 771-7600
- S.A.T. Score Reports (800) SAT-SCOR (800 728-7267) or www.collegeboard.com.
- S.U.N.Y. Application Status (800) 342-3811
- TOEFL Appointments (800) GO-TOEFL (800 468-6335)
- TOEFL Questions (609) 771-7100
- TOEFL Score Reports (888) TOEFL44 (888-863-3544)
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S.A.T. Registration Deadlines
| Test date |
Regular Deadline |
Late (late fee req’d) |
| 05/06/07 |
04/03/07 |
04/12/08 |
| 06/03/08 |
04/28/08 |
05/10/08 |
Scores Available:
| On-line/Phone |
By Mail |
| 05/22/08 |
06/02/08 |
| 06/19/08 |
06/30/08 |
A.C.T. Registration Deadlines
| Test date |
Regular Deadline |
Late (late fee req’d) |
| 06/10/08 |
05/05/08 |
05/19/08 |
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