The Guidance Department is an integral part of the total education program at Archbishop Shaw High School and is designed to aid students in their personal, academic, and social growth. Our primary responsibility is to assist each student in achieving his maximum potential. This requires the combined efforts of students, parents, teachers, administrators, and counselors working together toward this goal. School counselors have extensive training in personal and academic counseling, interpersonal skills, and college and career planning. We are available to answer questions, listen to problems, and to provide academic guidance. Do not forget the role of the guidance counselor is to help you.
The Internet is a great place for researching and planning your next step.
Below is a compilation of great websites to help you get started.
The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) Website provides one-stop information on financial aid resources for Louisiana postsecondary students. The TOPS portal for students offers online TOPS eligibility status; TOPS rules and bulletins, TOPS forms and TOPS frequently asked questions. The Web site also features information on Stafford Loan status and a list of links to free private scholarship search services and Louisiana institutions.
JRC Insurance Group Scholarship
Award: $1000 Scholarship
Requirement: Seniors – 500-1000 word essay
Info: Website
US Bank Scholarship
Award: 5 awards- $20,000, $10,000 and 3 at $5000
Requirements: Must be US citizen and a senior
Info: WebsiteInfo: Website
Unlock My Future
Info: WebsiteInfo: Website
Rau for Art – Art Scholarship Competition
Award: $12,500
Due Date: February 1, 2019
Info: Rau for Art Foundation and/or see Ms. Reine or Mr. Markese for information
Jump Start Scholarship
Info: Webstie
Ochsner Blood Bank Scholarship
Info: Website
The Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union
is offering a $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship opportunity
is available to senior students with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
The student must submit an essay of 250-1000 words. The essay
should highlight “not for profit, mot for charity, but for service”.
The application deadline is March 22, 2019. Please see Mrs. Reine
for an application or visit www.gnofcu.com
The Jefferson Financial Credit Union
is offering the Peter C. Bertucci $1,000 scholarship.
Seniors must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and plan on
enrolling in a 2 or 4 year college program, provide 2 letters of recommendation
and a 300 word essay. Applications are available at www.JefferonFinancial.org or
in the guidance office of Mrs. Reine.
Friday, March 1, 2019 is the deadline to submit the application.
The Italian Genealogy Scholarship
Seniors who are at least 1/4 Italian ancestry are encouraged to apply
for the Italian Geneology Scholarship. Application is due April 16,
2019. Student must complete an essay and provide family history.
Any senior interested in studying communication or journalism is
encouraged to visit LEARN.org to apply for the $500.00 scholarship.
The deadline is April 1, 2019.
The Rotary Club of the West Bank
The Rotary Club of the Westbank is sponsoring a $2,000 a year
scholarship for 4 years to a senior student who has documented
community service. The award will be given based on the QUALITY AND
QUANTITY of the service you have performed. Applications must be
submitted by March 31, 2019. See Mrs. Reine for an application.
Dudley Debosier
DUDLEY DEBOSIER is offering 9 scholarships to senior students who will
be attending college in the fall. The deadline to enter this essay
scholarship competition is April 26, 2019. You may apply online at
dudleydebosier.com or see Mrs. Reine for an application.
NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest
The NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest is now open to all
students in grades 9-12. The 2019 contest theme is “I AM LOUISIANA.”
Essay should be 1,000-2,500 words. Cash prizes available for 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2019. Please
see Mrs. Reine for entry details.
Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish
Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish–scholarship essay for
college bound seniors.
2 scholarships valued at $1,000. each. Essay theme is:
IMMIGRATION: TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD. THE APPLICANT WILL ADDRESS
HOW THE IMMIGRATION POLICIES HAVE CHANGED IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE
LAST CENTURY AND WHAT WERE THE BIGGEST FACTORS LEADING TO THESE
CHANGES. APPLICANT WILL STATE HOW THEY STAND ON THIS CONTROVERSIAL
TOPIC.
800 1000 words. Due no later than April 19, 2019.
The West Bank Art Guild
The West Bank Art Guild is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship to any
senior student who will be majoring in art at the university level.
Applications are available in the guidance office of Mrs. Reine. The
deadline to apply is April 12, 2019.
The Westbank Optimist Club
The Westbank Optimist Sylvia Ricks scholarship is due April 14, 2019.
Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, ACT score of 18 and extra
curricular involvement are encouraged to apply.
Visit WEIRD UNKNOWN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE and see what you may qualify for.
The following sites provide free searches for private scholarship and grant funding:
College Board’s website has a “Pay for College” section, which includes tools such as a “Scholarship Search” tool and “Calculators” for helping you plan your college financial needs.
Information on test dates and locations, online test registration, and sample questions and answers for the ACT and SAT tests are available at the Web sites of American College Testing and The College Board:
These sites provide descriptions of colleges, a searchable database of colleges by major, online college applications, and information on summer programs:
These sites provide information on the current status of federal Stafford loans that are serviced by the company listed:
NCAA.org Students pursuing athletics in college
