High School

The College and Career Center is where students receive advice about college and careers, learn about college resources, get help with applications and essays, meet college representatives and explore information about scholar­ships and financial aid. We also provide information on many careers and have resources to help students write resumes and prepare for job interviews.

Click here to find the Scholarship Spreadsheet! This spreadsheet is constantly updated. It is not an exhaustive list, but it has a vast amount of opportunities for you! If you find a scholarship that isn't on the spreadsheet or you find an error, please email rallison@usd394.com so that it can be added/fixed.

Below you will find scholarship search tools and other scholarship sites that you should continuously check for the most up-to-date opportunities:

• StudentScholarships.org Weekly Scholarship Newsletter (April Edition)

• Kansas ScholarShop Scholarship Search Engine

• CollegeScholarships.org Scholarship Finder

• Scholarship America Scholarship Tool

• Scholarships to Help International Students Afford U.S. Colleges

• United Negro College Fund Scholarships

You can also use Xello to find scholarships that are available to you! In order to access Xello, you must log in to Clever. In order to use Xello to find scholarships, follow the directions posted here.

Remember: no scholarship is too small! Cast your net wide in order to catch the most amount of awarded dollars!

The ACT is a nationwide test given to high school students. Many colleges use it for either admissions requirements or qualification for scholarships. There is a free ACT (paid for by the State of Kansas) given to all Juniors on April 8, 2025 at the High School. You do not need to register for that one separately. For all other dates and for more resources, see the links below.

• What is the ACT?

• ACT Test Registration

• ACT Fee Waiver Information

• ACT Test Dates

• ACT Test Prep

A good resume is often the first impression that you give to a college or prospective employer. Be sure to make sure that first impression is a good one! Here are some resources for different types of resumes and templates that you can use for your own resume. See Mr. Allison if you need help with crafting your resume!

• Resume Tips for College Applications

• Resume Tips for Job Applications

• Resume Templates for Google Docs

Below are local career opportunities. If you know someone who is looking to employ our students to help them further their career goals, be sure to email rallison@usd394.com with the details.

• El Paso Animal Hospital Kennel and Boarding Team (16+)