College & Career Exploration

Thinking about going to college or finding your dream job after graduation? Review the information below to help you discover your post-secondary pathway to success!

TXT 4 Success

Join more than 27,000 other students receiving college counseling by text. Sign up here.

Juniors - Big Future Scholarships

Make yourself eligible for $500 and $40,000 scholarships each month. Earn entries in monthly drawings for scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. The sooner you start and the more steps you take, the more chances you’ll have to win. This month’s entries will continue to be included in upcoming monthly drawings. Read the Official Rules here.

BigFuture Scholarships Website

TRIO - Upward Bound Program

This program at Shepherd University provides services that help first-generation and/or income-eligible high school students gain the academic skills, personal support, and cultural exposure that will lead to high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment and completion, and a love for lifelong learning.