New Scholarships Available

Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship - $500 (Deadline:  May 30, 2012)

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1.        Be between the ages of 15-21, as of the May 30, 2012 deadline

2.       Be a full time student  in 2012 in either High School or College/University

3.       Answer the essay questions found on the application page.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/schorlarship.php

Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship- $5000 (Deadline:  May 30, 2012)

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1.        As of May 30, 2012 deadline, be under 25 years of age

2.       Be currently a senior in high school or in your first year of university or college

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

Big Dig Scholarship - $3,000 (Deadline:  June 1, 2012)

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1.        You must be currently in Grade 12 and entering into your first year of college/university in 2012 or be currently in your first or second year.

2.       Submit an essay that is under 1000 words by the stated deadline.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

Man Mac Automatic Scholarship -  $500 (Deadline: June 15, 2012)

To be considered eligible for the Man Mac Automatic Transmission Scholarship a student must meet the following criteria:

1.        Be enrolled or expect to be enrolled in an undergraduate program by the fall of 2012.  The school you attend must be located within Canada or the United States.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarship.org/scholarship.php

Imagine-America Scholarship

Attention Seniors:

Imagine America is a $1000.00 career education award that is available to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing post secondary education at participating imagine America career colleges across the United States.

Interested students should contact their guidance counselor for information regarding the application process as soon as possible. 

Aaron Coyle Award

Attentions Seniors:

The Aaron Coyle Award is presented each year to a member of the greater Johnstown High School graduating class in honor and remembrance of Aaron Coyle. 

Aaron Coyle was a member of the graduating class of 2001 who was murdered one evening in Moxham before he could graduate. 

The Moxham Ministerium presents the award to a graduating senior who is continuing on to some form of post-high school education. 

The award is given to a graduate whose life exemplifies the noblest of human values: faith, hope, love and friendship, and in recognition of his or her willingness to give of his or her time, energy, and talents to affirm the goodness of life. 

This is not an academic award. The award’s cash value is sent to the recipient’s school of higher education where he or she will attend in the upcoming academic year.

Please see your guidance counselor for an application.

Your application must be given to your guidance counselor by May 10^th, 2012.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College- Campus Visit

There will be a campus visit to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College on April 25th. Any 10th, 11th or 12th grade student interested in attending should see Mrs. Simms in the Guidance Office for a permission slip.

1st Summit Bank Scholarship

Attention students:


1st Summit Bank is offering a $2500.00 GH Miller Scholarship.

Students must be registered as a full-time college student for the 2012 fall term at a Pennsylvania based institution, to be eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship is to be used for tuition purposes only.

The winner will be determined by a random drawing held on July 2nd, 2012 from all applications submitted.

See your guidance counselor for an application.

PSSA Graduation Requirement

Attention Senior students who have not met the PSSA graduation requirements:


An approved alternative assessment will be administered on Wednesday the 25th of April at 7:50 in the cafeteria.

A tutoring session specifically designed for the test will given through After School Live for Reading and Math.

The dates for Math are April 19th and 23rd. The dates for Reading are April 20th and 24th. Please contact Cyndi Ahlborn in room A228.

Graduation is approaching very quickly. As a reminder, scoring proficient on the PSSA in Reading and Math or an approved alternative assessment is a school board policy.

It is highly recommended that you attend the tutoring sessions.

If you have any questions contact Mr. Mulvehill in the guidance office.

NAACP Scholarship

The Johnstown Branch of the NAACP is offering (2) $500 Scholarships to students actively involved in the community. If you are taking the initiative to make your community a better place, submit an essay telling your story. The essay must be 500 words, and you must include your name, address, phone number, email and grade. Completed essays should be submitted via mail to Johnstown Unit NAACP #2266 P.O. Box 1064 Johnstown, PA 15907 or email at naacpjohnstown@gmail.com

The deadline is April 15th!

Big J Scholarship

Any student that would like to apply for the Big J Scholarship that meets the criteria listed below should see Mr. Deater for an application. The application deadline is April 10th.

1. Student is a senior graduating in the year the award is given
2. Student participated in one or more Big J organizations
3. Student must have a 2.0 or better GPA
4. The Student plans to attend post-secondary education. This could
include any post secondary school: college, Trade School, Vo-Tech, etc.
5. The scholarship is payable only to the school, bookstore, or other
resource site necessary for the student’s education.

Cambria County Job Fair

The Cambria County Job Fair will take place on May 1, 2012 from 2:00-6:00pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Downtown Johnstown. For a listing of Employers, log on to http://www.jari.com/ and go to the Calendar of Events.

Need some help before meeting with employers?
Check out CareerLink's free workshops. Please call (814)533-2493 to register for workshops.
Job Application Tips- April 24th (1:00-2:00pm)
Resumes and Cover Letters- April 25th (1:00-3:00pm)
Interview Skills- April 26th (1:00-3:00pm)

The Faith in Community Award

The Faith in Community Award is presented to a member of the graduating class whose life of faith is exemplified by his or her willingness to give of his or her time, energy, and talents to benefit others. This is not an academic award. The award's cash value of $500 is given directly to the recipient with hopes that it will also benefit others. Students of any faith are invited to apply.
The deadline is April 25th.
Please see your Guidance Counselor to get an application.

The New Driver Car Control Clinic

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Trauma Services Presents "The New Driver Car Control Clinic." The Nationally Acclaimed Clinic is coming to Johnstown.

Classroom Session - June 1
Behind the Wheel- June 2 0r 3

Tuition is $179 per parent-student team. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a $50 rebate.

Register by logging on to http://www.carcontrol.com/ and click the Johnstown, PA link.
For questions, contact Jami Zipf, Trauma Program Manager at 534-9045 or jzipf@conemaugh.org.

Online College Fair

Are You Ready for the Online College Fair?
You can register for FREE at www.advanceweb.com/events and attend the college fair from anywhere you can get online. At this online college fair, you can:
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Chat with college admissions personnel
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Get their questions answered in real time
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View multimedia presentations for a closer look at different colleges
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Gather information on degree programs and application requirements
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Attend free sessions on college preparation

Penn Highlands Community College

Accelerated College Education (ACE)
2012-13 Timeline


ACTIVITY DUE DATE


High School Confirms ACE Course Schedule February 24, 201 (contact is necessary ONLY if requesting changes as to when a course is offered, change in instructor, or name of high school course)

ACE Application Opens for 2012-13 March 30, 2012


Student Registration Assistance (at high school) April and May 2012


Registration Deadline August 1, 2012


Tuition Payment Deadline September 14, 2012


Tuition Payment with $25 Late Fee September 21, 2012

Tom Beard Memorial Scholarship

The Windber Moose Riders Lodge 349

is pleased to announce the availability of a
Tom Beard Memorial Scholarship


This scholarship which honors the past administrator and friend to many, Tom Beard, will be awarded to a college or technical school bound applicant who has demonstrated exceptional community and volunteer spirit. Tom exemplified these characteristics and we would like to continue his legacy by having an annual scholarship in honor and memory of him.

Eligibility:

Any graduating high school senior who intends to attend a college or technical school
Applicants need not be related to any member of the Moose
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (If school uses other grading system, student must have C+ or better)
A short essay (500 words) regarding the importance of volunteer and community spirit will need to be submitted.

Applicants will be judged on grades, leadership and community involvement. Deadline for application is June 15, 2012.

Correspondence can be sent to :

Windber Moose Lodge
1312 Jackson Avenue
Windber, PA 15963
ATTN: Moose Riders

Winner and applicants will be notified by the fourth week of July, with award presented at the Family Picnic.

College Visits

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
March 2nd and April 25th

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
April 12th and April 13th

Indiana University of PA
April 18th

Each trip is open to 50 students. Permissions slips must be turned in on time. These trips are open to Juniors and Seniors only. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

IU-8 Test

Attention 12th Grade Students:

An IU-8 test will be given on February 29th. This test is an approved alternative assessment to meet the PSSA graduation requirement in Reading and Math.

Also, there is a tutoring session scheduled on February 23rd and 27th for Math and the 24th and 28th for Reading.

These tutoring sessions are specifically designed for the IU-8 test.

There is a high success rate of students who have attended these sessions.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Please see Jennifer in After School Live in room A228 to register.


If you have any questions see Mr. Mulvehill in the guidance office.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

The National Federation of the Blind will be awarding 30 scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,000. The NFB of PA will also be offering two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. For more information and to download the scholarship application, please visit www.nfb.org/scholarships.

Lee Auxiliary "Emily Lee Scholarship Program"

Lee Auxiliary will sponsor awards to be given away annually to graduating high school seniors accepted full-time into a post-secondary institution with a declared health care major. For more information on this scholarship or to download the application, please go to www.leeinitiatives.com.

Buick Achievers Scholarship

Buick Achievers Scholarships is awarding up to $100,000. All students are encouraged to apply particularly those who plan to major in Engineering, Technology, Design or Business (with an interest in the automotive industry) – Application deadline is February 29, 2012 – Visit the following website for more details – www.buickachievers.com

Johnstown Housing Authority Scholarship

The Johnstown Housing Authority is offering the Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) scholarship for $2,000. The deadline is February 17.

Please see your guidance counselor for application and details.