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Kaveman Compass
Helping You Navigate Your Future
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SENIORS: Deadlines are Approaching!
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FAFSA DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING -- Check with your school for official deadlines!
- Go to studentaid.gov
- Create your FSA ID
- Complete the 2025-2026 form
- See Mrs. Bauer for help
*See FAFSA resources linked below in the Financial Aid Section.
2/14/2025 Idaho LAUNCH 3rd Round Contingent Offers
- Check your emails for your offer
- You must accept your offer by 2/28/2025
3/1/2025 Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
- FAFSA must be processed
- Cannot get both Idaho Opportunity and Idaho LAUNCH
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Scholarship for Kuna High Seniors!
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Kuna High School students—these exclusive scholarships are just for YOU! 🎓 Your chances of receiving them are much higher than other scholarships, so don’t miss out!
✅ Submit your applications ASAP!
* You can submit these to Mrs. Bauer in the Career Center if you don't want to mail them in.
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Here are the latest scholarships shared with me this week, including some for all grade levels. Don’t forget to explore more opportunities in the financial aid section at the end of the newsletter!
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HSF Empowering Courageous Leaders Scholar Program
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The IDFY Scholars Program, a free, yearlong leadership academy designed to help you develop leadership skills, make an impact in your community, and connect with like-minded peers. This unique program includes workshops, networking opportunities, and a capstone project.
📅 Apply now! Spots are limited.
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Save the Date: 3rd Annual KSD College & Career Fair
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Mark your calendars for February 26, 2025! This exciting event is designed for 5th-12th grade students and their parents to explore over 100 opportunities, including colleges, universities, trade schools, armed forces, local employers, and businesses.
Schedule:
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5:00–6:30 PM: 5th–8th grade students and parents
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6:30–8:00 PM: 9th–12th grade students and parents
- (Feel free to attend anytime; sessions are divided to help with crowd control.)
🎉 Raffle Prizes: Participate for a chance to win fantastic prizes!
🍕 Food Trucks: Enjoy Off the Grid Pizza and Rusty Dog Corn Dogs to fuel your evening.
Don’t miss this opportunity to plan for your future while having fun!
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🚨 Planning to Take a Summer Course at CWI? Register Early! 🚨
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If you're enrolling in a CWI course directly this summer, registration opens March 3! Seats fill up fast, so plan ahead and submit your completed registration packet to Ms. Bauer before March 3 to secure your spot.
Steps to Register:
✅ Meet with your counselor or Ms. Bauer to determine the best course for your graduation plan.
✅ Submit your completed packet to Ms. Bauer for processing.
✅ CHECK YOUR EMAIL for confirmation, course dates, and other important details.
📢 Important Reminder:
- If you don’t log in and begin your class on time, you could be dropped or not receive credit for the course.
- This will affect your Advanced Opportunities funding, which may impact your ability to take future dual credit courses.
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Kuna High School will NOT notify you when your class starts—it is your responsibility to check your email and the CWI portal for updates.
Questions? See Ms. Bauer for help! ⏳✨
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Using Machine Learning to Create the Future: Faculty Panel
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites high school juniors and seniors to an exclusive faculty panel on machine learning and the future of technology!
🔹 What to Expect:
✔️ Insights from leading AI and machine learning experts
✔️ Discussions on explainable AI, language processing, and real-world applications
✔️ Q&A session and admissions information for Embry-Riddle
🔹 Why Attend?
✅ Direct access to industry experts
✅ Real-world applications of AI & machine learning
✅ A head start on future career opportunities
📅 Date: February 20, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM MST | 4:00 PM PST
📍 Where: Zoom
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Summer Volunteer Opportunity in Conservation - The Peregrine Fund
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High school students passionate about wildlife conservation can join Raptor High, an exciting program exploring raptor biology and ecology while developing public speaking and time management skills. Participants will engage with visitors from around the world, gaining hands-on experience as conservation educators.
✅ Flexible Scheduling: 30–40 service hours, multiple shifts available.
✅ Important Dates:
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference!
Questions?
Jessica Gordon, Volunteer Coordinator
jgordon@peregrinefund.org
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Idaho Syringa Girls State
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American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
Girls State is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women about responsible citizenship and government through hands-on learning. High school juniors spend a week immersed in state and local government functions, gaining leadership experience and civic awareness. Participants may be sponsored by local Auxiliary units, and two students from each state are selected for Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility: Open to high school juniors who demonstrate leadership, character, and service.
For more information, contact IdahoALAGSSecretary@gmail.com
*This event is not sponsored by the school. Students are responsible for their own registration and transportation to and from the event.
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Boys State is a highly respected, hands-on government education program for high school juniors. Participants take on roles in city, county, and state government, gaining leadership experience and civic knowledge. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, and more. Sponsorships are often available through local American Legion Posts or community organizations.
*This event is not sponsored by the school. Students are responsible for their own registration and transportation to and from the event.
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Opportunities Previously Posted.
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12th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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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!
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Idaho LAUNCH Grant Updates
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The second round of contingent offers has been sent! To secure funding, you must accept your offer by Friday, February 7, 2025.
Remember, accepting now doesn't commit you permanently—you can always decline later. But if you miss the deadline, you lose the opportunity for funding.
How to Accept Your Contingent Offer:
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Check your email or log into your Scholarship Idaho account.
- Click the “Red Action Required” button at the top of your account.
- Agree to the terms of the contingent offer and click “Accept.”
Come to the Career Center if you need help accepting your offer.
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Still Need to Apply for Idaho LAUNCH?
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💡 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:
- Complete the Idaho LAUNCH Grant application in Scholarship Idaho.
- 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!
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Complete your Career Pathway Plan
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Application and Financial Aid Resources
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11th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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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!
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10th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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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!
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9th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process
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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!
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2/10/2025 Higher Education Tour (Juniors only)
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2/14/2025 3rd Round Idaho LAUNCH Congingent Offers sent out
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2/15/2025 FAFSA Deadline for scholarships
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2/26/2025 3rd Annual KS College and Career Fair
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2/28/2025 Idaho LAUNCH acceptance due
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3/1/2025 Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
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3/1/2025 Idaho Governor's Cup Academcy Scholarship Deadline
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3/3/2025 CWI Summer Registration Opens
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3/10/2025 ASVAB at KHS
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3/12/2025 ISU Signing Day
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4/28/2025 CWI Fall Registration Opens
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These scholarships are exclusively for Kuna High School students and will be awarded in May.
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NSI Scholarship Discovery Center
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- 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
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MILITARY RECRUITER CONTACTS
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Set up a meeting with the College & Career team to discuss you or your student's specific goals.
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