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2023 July
Tips/Deadlines:
• Explore careers at Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• Consider ACT/SAT Waiver at Fee Waivers - National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) (nacacnet.org) (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 FY 24 Begins 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 31 25 26 27 28 29
2023 AUGUST
Tips/Deadlines
• Explore careers at Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• Consider ACT/SAT Waiver at Fee Waivers - National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) (nacacnet.org) (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 16 17 18 19 20 21 JAG New Specialist Training 22 JAG New Specialist Training 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ASUB: Back to School Bash 9AM-12PM 30 31
2023 September
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• Students should register to take the ACT and/or SAT. (Secondary)
Scholarship(s):
• FMA Nuts, Bolts, & Things Manufacturing Scholarship (DEADLINE Sept. 30, 2023) (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• College Vine Scholarship: (DEADLINE Sept 30, 2023) (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• Niche Back to School $25,000 Scholarship (DEADLINE Sept 27, 2023) (Secondary)
• American Honda Foundation Scholarship (Males) (DEADLINE Sept. 12, 2023) (Postsecondary & Secondary)
EVENT:
Arkansas College Application-October 2, 2023 through February 1, 2024
JAG Refresher Training Sept 26-28th
FAFSA
• Students should start gathering necessary information to complete FAFSA applications. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit fafsa.gov (Secondary) Sun
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 16 17 18 ASUB Searcy College Meet & Greet 11:30 AM –12:30 PM 19 20 21 22 ACAC Kick-Off #WhyApplyDay 23 24 25 26 JAG Refresher Training 27 JAG Refresher Training 28 JAG Refresher Training 29 30
2023 October
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation DEADLINE Oct. 2, 2023 (Secondary)
• Niche College Majors Survey MacBook Giveaway DEADLINE Oct 9, 2023
• UNCF Element Fleet Scholarship DEADLINE Oct 16, 2023 (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• MPower Global Citizen Scholarship DEADLINE Oct. 31, 2023
o (DACA members may apply)
EVENT: Arkansas College Application-October 2, 2023, through February 1, 2024
FAFSA
o Students should start creating FAFSA Student ID applications. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 11 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 12 13 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 14 15 16 17 CTSO Day at the State Fair 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Star City High School JAG Program: ABC Trunk or Treat 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 28 29 30 Hot Springs Junior Academy JAG Program: Pumpkin Light Night 4 PM 31
2023 November
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship DEADLINE Nov 25, 2023 (Postsecondary)
EVENT:
Arkansas College Application-October 2, 2023, through February 1, 2024 JAG Nationals Student Leadership Academy Nov 30- Dec 2 (Washington, DC)
FAFSA Students should start creating FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY JAG STATE Leadership Academy Conference 8 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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JAG National Student Leadership Academy
2023 December
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• $1,000 College Dorm Survey Scholarship DEADLINE Dec. 31, 2023 (Postsecondary)
• Unigo $10K Scholarship DEADLINE Dec. 31, 2023 (Must be 14 years of age and older to apply)
EVENT: Arkansas College Application-October 2, 2023, through February 1, 2024
FAFSA
• Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
1 JAG National Student Leadership Academy
2 JAG National Student Leadership Academy
Sun Mon
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
3 4 5 ASUB: DeStress Day (TBD) 6 Southside Charter High School JAG Program: Project Future Story Mock Interviews 8:00 - 11:30 AM 7 JAG Quarterly Meeting 8 9 10 11 12 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 13 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 14 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
2024
Tips/Deadlines:
January
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest DEADLINE Jan. 12, 2024 (For 9th through 12th grade)
EVENT:
Arkansas College Application-October 2, 2023, through February 1, 2024
FAFSA
• Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 10 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 11 12 13 14 15 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February
Tips/Deadlines
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation DEADLINE Feb. 12, 2024 (Postsecondary)
• Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation Scholarship DEADLINE Feb. 25, 2024 (Requirements- High School Student or High School Graduate)
EVENT:
Arkansas College Application-October 2, 2023, through February 1, 2024
FAFSA
• Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
2024
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 14 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 15 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
2024 March
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• Matthews & Swift Scholarship DEADLINE-Varies (For children who members were deceased or permanently disabled by hostile action like military, firefighters, law enforcement, or criminal violence) (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• Early Career Talent Development General Scholarship DEADLINE March 29, 2024
FAFSA
o Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 JAG Quarterly Meeting 8 9 10 11 12 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 13 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 14 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
2024 April
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program DEADLINE April 1, 2024 (Student Athletes that excel academically and athletically) (Postsecondary)
Event:
• JAG National Career Development Conference – April 18-20th (St. Louis, MO)
FAFSA
• Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 10 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 11 12 13 14 15 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 16 17 18 JAG National Career Development Conference 19 JAG National Career Development Conference 20 JAG National Career Development Conference 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2024 May
Tips/Deadlines:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• N/A
FAFSA
o Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 15 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY Reimbursement Due to ADE/DCTE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Sun
3 4
2024 June
Tips/Suggestions:
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration (Postsecondary & Secondary)
• NACAC ACT/SAT Fee Waiver (Secondary)
• Student should consider scheduling an Accuplacer testing at your local Community College (Postsecondary & Secondary)
Scholarship:
• N/A
FAFSA
o Students should start completing FAFSA applications. Students should have a FAFSA Student ID. May be eligible for additional grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa.gov (Secondary)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 JAG Quarterly Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 Community of Practice Meeting Secondary ONLY 12 College Success Meeting Postsecondary ONLY 13 14 Reimbursement Due to ADE-DCTE 15 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 FY 24 Grant Cycle Ends 24 25 26 27 28 29