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CCR Kaveman Compass: 12/6/2024

Posted Date: 12/06/24 (9:00 AM)

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Kaveman Compass
Helping You Navigate Your Future
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OPPORTUNITIES
 
Virtual Scholarships
🎭 Calling All Aspiring Theatre Students! 🎭
📅 Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST

Sign up for a 10-minute Zoom session with professors from the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts!

What to Expect:
  • Get your questions answered.
  • Receive personalized feedback on your work.
  • Share your passions and explore how our program can support your journey.

💡 Scholarships are available for all areas of theatre, so don’t miss this opportunity!

Register today to secure your spot and receive the Zoom link.

📧 Questions? Contact the Theatre Department at theatre@uidaho.edu or Alisa Volz at avolz@uidaho.edu.
Let’s bring your dreams to the stage! 🎭

Virtual Audition Registration
 
DYW
🌟 KHS Junior Girls - Class of 2026 🌟
Are you ready to shine? The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Program is a national scholarship program that recognizes, inspires, and empowers young women to achieve their full potential. Through fun and engaging activities, participants build confidence, leadership skills, and connections that last a lifetime—all while competing for college scholarships!

📅 Orientation Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: TBD

📅 Program Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Motto: Strong, Ambitious, Self‑driven Young Women
💡 Mission: Empowering young women with scholarships and personal development opportunities to become confident leaders.

💻 Apply now to start your journey and make an impact!

DYW Application
 
Engineering Festival
Engineering & Science Festival 2025 – Join Us for a Day of Discovery!
The College of Engineering’s Micron Student Success Center is thrilled to announce the 18th Annual Engineering & Science Festival on February 22, 2025, at Boise State University!

Save the Date: February 22, 2025
Location: Boise State University
Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Boise State faculty, staff, and community partners will lead interactive presentations, hands-on activities, and exciting demonstrations throughout campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with science and engineering in a fun, inspiring environment.

*This is not a Kuna High School-sponsored activity, and students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
Festival Registration Here
 
Art Exhibit
High School Art and Design Exhibition
The High School Art & Design Exhibition gives all Idaho high school students the opportunity to show their artwork in a professional gallery space on the University of Idaho Campus, a tradition that has been taking place on the Moscow campus for over 30 years. All submitted work will be displayed digitally on campus and Jurors will then determine works that will be invited to show physically in the University of Idaho campus galleries. Jurors will also select award winners who will receive gift bundles including art supplies and University of Idaho swag.

  • All works submitted via the digital form by deadline: Feb. 28, 2025
  • On campus invite notification sent by: March 7, 2025
  • Artwork invited to show on campus will need to arrive by April 7, 2025
  • Exhibit will run April 14 - May 10, 2025

Questions? Please contact: Lauren McCleary at laurenm@uidaho.edu. We are excited to see the great artwork happening all around the State!
Submit Work Here!
 
Save the Date
Save the Date: 7th Annual Matthew Scanlon Memorial Alumni Game
📅 January 16, 2025
📍 Kuna High School

Join us at the KHS Varsity Boys Basketball game as we celebrate our amazing Kuna High alumni and honor the legacy of Matthew Scanlon through the Matthew Scanlon Memorial Scholarships. Proceeds from the event will support two scholarships awarded to KHS graduating seniors in Matthew's memory.

💚 Neon Green Out!
Get ready to glow! Neon green shirts will be on sale starting January 13, 2025, while supplies last.

🎟️ Raffle Fun!
Don't miss out on raffle prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Stay tuned for more exciting details—this is an evening you won’t want to miss!
 
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12th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
12th Grade Checklist
 
Idaho LAUNCH
Idaho LAUNCH Grant Updates
The first round of Idaho LAUNCH grants closed on November 30, 2024, and the Idaho LAUNCH team will send Contingent Offers to selected students by December 31, 2024.

🗓️ Deadline to Accept:
Students receiving a Contingent Offer must accept by January 15, 2025. Be sure to check your email—if you don’t accept by the deadline, the funds will go to another applicant.

💡 Still Interested?
If you missed the first round, it’s not too late! You can still apply, and a second round of offers will be released in the spring.

Eligibility Checklist
To be eligible for Idaho LAUNCH funding, make sure you:
  1. Complete the Idaho LAUNCH Grant application in Scholarship Idaho.
  2. Finish the Idaho LAUNCH Career Portfolio in Next Steps Idaho.

💬 Need support? Visit the Career Center for help verifying your steps or completing your application.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to invest in your future!
Parent Playbook - Idaho LAUNCH
 
FAFSA Night
FAFSA Completion Night – Don’t Miss Out!
📅 Date: December 9, 2024
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM MST
📍 Location: KHS Library

Get hands-on help completing your FAFSA! Many colleges have a priority deadline of February 15 to receive FAFSA information—don’t wait!

What to Bring:
  • Chromebook or Laptop
  • FSA ID Information
  • 2023 Tax Documents
  • Social Security Number
  • Parent & Student

Se habla español: Assistance will be available in Spanish to help families complete their FAFSA forms.

Take the first step toward funding your future. See you there!
 
BSU
BSU Admissions Help Session
📅 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: During Intervention & Lunch
📍 Location: Career Center

Our BSU Admissions Representative, Grace McCuiston, will be here to assist students interested in attending Boise State University.

💡 What She’ll Cover:
  • Completing the application process
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Housing information
  • Next steps

Important Reminder: BSU requires FAFSA submissions by February 15 to be considered for financial aid.

Be sure to check in with Grace if you’re planning to attend BSU so you don’t miss any important deadlines!
 
 
Important Dates
IMPORTANT DATES
  • 12/9/2024 FAFSA Help Night
  • 12/10/2024 Lunch Table: Army
  • 12/12/2024 Lunch Visit (SENIORS) BSU
  • 1/16/2025 Matthew Scanlong Memorial Night - Scholarships Fundraiser
  • 2/15/2025 FAFSA Deadline for many collages/scholarships
  • 3/1/2025 Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
  • 3/1/2025 Idaho Governor's Cup Academcy Scholarship Deadline
 
Colleges and Military Representatives Visit: Important Dates
Colleges and military representatives will be on campus during intervention and lunch on the following days to assist seniors with the application process:

  • Army Tuesday 12/10/2024
  • BSU Thursday 12/12/2024

If you are interested in attending any of these schools or military branches, be sure to check in with them on these days.

Meeting with representatives won’t take your entire lunch break, but it will ensure you have all the necessary components for your application and financial aid.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!
 
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Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
The Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation (ILSF), was founded in 2008 to ease the financial burden Idaho Latino students face when striving towards a higher education. Workin galongside our generous community members, corporate sponses, and volunteers, we provide deserving students an opporutnity to radically chanie their lives.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Applicands must be and Idaho resident and be of Latino descent
  • DACA are eligible
  • Deomonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service orgnizations
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5+

For questions, email info@idaholsf.com.
ILSF Scholarship Application
 
CAES Scholarship Program
Students enrolled or planning to enroll at Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, or College of Western Idaho in engineering or computer science have the chance to apply for a 4-year scholarship funded by the National Science Foundation. Eligible students can receive up to $10,000 per year to support their education in various engineering and computer science programs at BSU.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Enrolled full-time in engineering or computer science at BSU, CSI, or CWI
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Pell-grant eligible and demonstrate financial need

CAES Scholarship 11/29
 
Just for Juniors
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​ 11th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
11th Grade To-Do Checklist
Internships
Internships are one way you can apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world experience. Having hands-on experience is a great way to explore and solidify your career plans after high school.
Internships
 
SOPHOMORE SEGMENT
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​ 10th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
10th Grade To-Do Check List
Activity Tracker
Think about the activities that you participated in this year related to college, career, or self-exploration. Use the Activity Tracker below to list experiential learning activities that you have completed this year. Don’t forget to share your full experience in the space provided.
Activity Tracker
 
FOR THE FRESHMAN
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​ 9th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!
9th Grade To-Do Checklist
Activity Tracker
Think about the activities that you participated in this year related to college, career, or self-exploration. Use the Activity Tracker below to list experiential learning activities that you have completed this year. Don’t forget to share your full experience in the space provided.
Activity Tracker
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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  • 11/30/2024 Idaho LAUNCH Priority Deadline
  • 12/1/2024 FAFSA Opens
  • 12/9/2024 FAFSA Help Night
  • 12/10/2024 Lunch Table: Army
  • 12/12/2024 Lunch Visit (SENIORS) BSU
  • 1/16/2024 Matthew Scanlon Alumni Night
  • 3/1/2024 FAFSA Deadline for scholarships
  • 3/1/2024 Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
  • 3/1/2024 Idaho Governor's Cup Academcy Scholarship Deadline
 
FINANICIAL AID
KHS Scholarships
Kuna Scholarships
These scholarships are exclusively for Kuna High School students and will be awarded in May.
NSI Scholarship Discovery Center
NSI Scholarship Discovery Center
  • Closing Soon
  • Idaho Scholarships
  • Scholarship Idaho
  • 2-Year College Scholarships
  • 4-Year College Scholarships
  • Career Technical Scholarships
  • And more!
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONTACTS
KHS College Admissions Directory
MILITARY RECRUITER CONTACTS
KHS Military Recruiter Dirctory
 
LET'S CHAT
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