The Holidays are here! Congratulations! You’ve made it! What will you do will all of your time???
Well there are two important things really:
#1. Sustainability Grants are still available for Texas Workforce Commission teams funded last season. Your team has until January 2, 2012 to get your application in to FIRST in Texas to collect $1,255 in sustainability funds. Always be thorough in submitting the application being careful to submit all necessary documents that are required for consideration.
#2. It’s time to research and apply for FIRST scholarships! Currently there are 150 scholarship providers issuing scholarships valuing nearly $14 million! Keep checking back because FIRST will post more opportunities as they become available. Just scrolling through them, deadlines start as early as January 1, 2012. Currently eight are specifically for schools in Texas. Nine can be used anywhere. These scholarships are mostly for juniors and seniors in high school. Be thorough in your application. Make sure you provide all information needed including additional documents. Make sure you update your high school resume, keeping it concise with only necessary items that will make you shine! Most importantly, pay attention to deadlines and make sure you qualify for the particular scholarship before you spend time applying for it.
Your time off is well deserved but invest some of your down time in activities that you can take care of now without the stress of school leaving you little time and energy.
Relax and enjoy!
Happy Holidays!
