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It’s The Final Countdown!

Calling all Build A Better Future Scholarship applicants! We are just a few days away from our submission deadline for scholarship applications. You’ve worked hard on your projects, made great impacts in your communities, and now it’s time to turn it over to us! 

Before you hit that final “submit” button, here’s a few reminders for you:

  • Make sure you have gathered all the necessary contact information that is required on the application. This includes names, phone numbers, AND email addresses!
  • Take a few minutes to proofread your application. Does it all make sense? Are there any spelling or other grammatical errors to be fixed? Is contact information entered correctly?
  • You must have A MINIMUM of 5 photos relating to your project– possible photo submissions could include photos of prototypes, photos of you interacting with those involved with your project, photos of final products, etc. You are welcome to submit more than 5 photos.
  • You must include a 2-5 minute video that meets the following criteria:
    • Include examples of your work in action (photos, video clips, etc.)
    • Include a few words directly from you regarding your project (can be a voice-over)
    • Include 1-3 brief interviews with people you are working with
      • You must address the following questions:
    • What would you improve with more time?
    • What new skills or concepts have you acquired?
    • What have you learned about yourself based on the experience?
  • CHECK YOUR SHARE SETTINGS! Double (maybe even triple or quadruple) check that your photos and video(s) are viewable by outside sources. We cannot admire your amazing work if your share settings are set to private. Failure to properly upload your photos and videos will likely lead to disqualification. Don’t let that happen to you! 
  • Lastly, take a minute and breathe. Reflect on your hard work and what you’ve learned. Pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself on a job well done!

You can find more information, including submission links, by clicking here.

We are excited to read through applications, and can hardly wait to see all of the amazing projects that have been done! 

**All applications are due no later than Monday, April 13 at 11:59 MST.**

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Weekly Scholarship Tip: Collecting Contact Information

It’s time for this week’s scholarship tip! Can you believe we are a little more than two weeks away from the application deadline?! Now is the time to make sure you’ve got all the little details worked out, including collecting the necessary contact information we ask for on the application. We not only need your contact information, but also that of a few other important people. Prior to sitting down to fill out your application, make sure you have gathered the following information:

  • Your name and email address
  • The name and phone number of your current high school
  • The name of your high school’s registrar or secretary AND their email address
  • The name of your mentor, as well as their title (teacher, counselor, etc.), phone number AND email address

Your mentor must be someone who is directly involved with your project. That will look different for every project, but is typically a teacher, counselor, club advisor, religious leader, community member, and so forth. It should be someone who has helped you directly with the progress of your project. Usually a mentor is someone who is there to bounce ideas off of, guide you, provide resources and knowledge, and so on. 

Please make sure that all names are spelled correctly and that phone numbers and email addresses are accurate. We ask for your high school and registrar’s information so that we can verify you are indeed a graduating senior. We ask you to provide your mentor’s contact information so that we can check the validity of your project and learn more about you and the project from their perspective. 

We are so excited to learn all about the amazing projects you have been working on and the incredible ways you have impacted your community!

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A 2023 Recap From HonorsGradU

2023 was an incredible year for the HonorsGradU blog. We had some amazing posts and series that have rolled out on our website, not just this year but in years past. Let’s recap our most popular posts this year based on views.

True Colors Personality Testing: Using it in the Classroom

Coming in at number one is our true colors personality testing and how to use it in the classroom. This series was just one of the few that we’ve done on personality testing for the classroom, but so far it has been our most popular. Some may feel that personality testing puts them into a box, but we feel that personality testing is just another way to learn more about ourselves and can be used as a tool to understand our circumstances and thinking process better.

What To Bring On Graduation Day

Our second most popular post is a great article (and one of our originals from back in 2013!) giving tips and advice on graduation day. Graduation day is such a big day, it’s not a day you’ll want to miss important things, so small things like chapstick in your pocket can make a big difference.

Late Summer Birthdays: Hold Back Or Send To Kindergarten?

The third most popular post this year was my initial post about late summer birthdays and deciding whether to red-shirt kids for kindergarten, or not. This initial post led to more and more through the years as I continued to go through this decision-making process with my two older kids.

Chemical vs. Physical Changes: Let’s Get it Straight!

Forever one of our most popular posts: Chemical vs. Physical Changes! It can be such a tricky topic to know, let alone teach, so Mary did a great breakdown for all of us to get it all straight.

A Guide To MBTI: How To Use It As An Educator

My very first personality testing series was on the Myers-Briggs personality testing and is still one of my favorite subjects to talk about. It looks like it’s also one of everyone’s favorite topics to read about on the blog, too because it was our 5th most popular post for the year. Going down the MBTI rabbit hole is worth it, in my opinion.

I am excited to see what 2024 brings for HonorsGradU. We already have some great posts and series up our sleeve, but if there is something you’d like to see here, please let us know in the comments!