Counselor's Corner

November 2007 Senior Scholarship Information

by Diane Bacon

November 19, 2007

07-08 November Scholarship Information

November Upcoming Dates:

12-Baker University at 9:00

13-Washburn University at 2:20

26-Pratt Community College at 10:45

December

6-Northwestern Oklahoma State University at 10:45

17-KSU Personal Finance Planning Program

General Information

College Goal Sunday-February 10, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 at several locations. Wichita has 2 locations. From 2:00-4:00 pm, Financial Aid Counselors will be available to help you apply for a Department of Education PIN and/or complete your 2007-2008 Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to http://www.collegegoal.org for locations.

NEW THIS YEAR ON FAFSA FORMS: The school or counselor will no longer receive FAFSA forms by mail for the students to fill out. The students/parents must apply for pin numbers and order up to three forms online. The preferred method is to fill out the forms online. More details will be coming soon.

Wichita Electrical JATC-Earn while you learn in this apprenticeship program. See handout or call 316-264-9231 or go to http://www.wejatc.org for more details.

The Common Application is a form students can fill out online to apply for various colleges across the country at one time. For a complete listing of colleges please go to http://www.commonapp.org.

Colby Community College Senior Day on Friday, November 16 at 10:00a.m. Call 888-634-9350 ext. 4690 to register.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Open House on Friday, November 16th from 1:00-4:00 pm. No RSVP necessary. Epperson House, 5200 Cherry Street.

Pratt Community College and the KS Independent Oil & Gas Assoc. has partnered up to offer training. This field is in desperate need of competent workers to fill these positions.

Wichita Area Technical College-Local area work forces have a high demand for aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and construction jobs. WATC offers training in these areas. I have a DVD on this if interested.

I have new information on the American Academy of Cosmetology if interested.

Scholarship Information

Mr. & Mrs. A.L. Chase Scholarship-Top 20% ACT Score/Top 10% of Class-Sumner County Bar Assoc. will select individual/Sumner County Seniors Only-$1,000 for 1 year only non-renewable-Deadline on or before January 11, 2008

The Loofbourrow Educational Trust Scholarship (Same form as Chase Scholarship). Sumner County Students only. If you qualified to fill out the Chase Scholarship, you need not fill out the Loofbourrow Form, but copy it. The amount will be determined later, but previously was $1,000.00 and is not based on same requirements as the Chase . This one used to be renewable. Deadline on or before January 11, 2008.

Kansas Teaching Profession Scholarships-$4,000 per year (for a total of $16,000). Eligible students must have a 3.25 GPA or receive a score above the 75th percentile on an admissions test. TEACH Grant recipients must teach in high need schools and high need fields for a minimum of four years within the eight years after finishing the program. The following shortage fields are targeted to TEACH Grants: mathematics, science, foreign language, special education, bilingual education, reading specialists, and other documented high need fields. TEACH Grants should become available in July 2008. It is expected that the Department of Education will issue regulations for implementation.

ESA Foundation Scholarships/Numerous scholarships available from $300 to $1,000. Read handout to be sure of your eligibility (22 ACT and 3.0GPA) and show financial need. Deadline of all materials and application is February 1, 2008.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program. 3 are awarded on the basis of merit for four consecutive years of study at an institution of higher education are renewable. Must be a citizen who will graduate in the 2007 school year. Must have a 7 semester unweighted GPA of 3.85 and a 32 composite on the ACT. 300min/500max word essay. See counselor for application. Deadline is February, 2008. (1st?)

Fifth Annual CO-OP Scholarship Program- NCCE Partner Colleges- 185 $6,000 scholarships (renewable) Go to http://www.co-op.edu for application and details. Specific college listing as well. Must have 3.5 GPA, application and essay. Deadline is February 15, 2008.

College Goal Sunday-Four $500.00 scholarship drawings will be made at the conclusion of the event at each of the 19 sites across Kansas. Must be present for drawing.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarships- 400 $1,000 scholarships available and 4 regional winners will receive a $5,000. scholarship and 1 will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Not based on financial aid, but ACT score, class rank, and GPA as indicated by transcripts. Go http://www.goonline.cc with Access Key = NFIB. Deadlines for hard copies should be faxed by February 11, 2008.

Kansas Masonic Foundation Education Department- Scholarships available. Must be in the loan program for two years, remain a full-time students and maintain a 3.5 or higher. May go to http://www.kmfonline.org for more information.

American Legion Scholarships: (See me if interested, I have the original applications). Many of them you must have or have had a relative in the American Legion. See handout for descriptions: (2008)

National High School Oratorical Contest-$150.-$18,000.-Deadline January 5

Scout of the Year -1st place -$10,000, 2nd place- $2500 (3 available) - Deadline is February 15

Music Committee Scholarship-$1,000-Deadline is February 15

Shooting Sports Scholarship-$500.00 scholarship- Deadline is February 15

Hobble (LPN) Nursing Scholarship-$300.00 grant-Deadline is February 15

Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund- $500.00- Deadline is February 15

Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarship Fund- 4 for $500.00- Deadline is February 15

Albert M. Lappin Scholarship Fund- $1,000- Deadline is February 15

Charles & Annette Hill Scholarship Fund-$1,000.00- Deadline is February 15

Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship Fund- 2 $1500.00 available-Deadline is Feb. 15

KS Sons of the American Legion/US Udie Grant Scholarship-$500.00-Deadline is Feb. 15

KS Sons of the American Legion/Commanders Scholarship Fund-(5 available) $500.00-Deadline is Feb. 15

Dr. Irvin L.ClickCowger Baseball Scholarship-5 for $500.00-Deadline is July 15

American Legion Baseball Leadership-$1,000.00 scholarship-Deadline is July 15

Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship-$250.00 scholarship -Deadline is July 15

Need a Lift Book-Can obtain at a local American Legion Post- Includes 152 pages of various scholarships. I have one copy that may be checked out or you may order a book for $3.00 plus $.95 shipping and handling . Orders should go to: The American Legion, Emblem Sales, PO Box 1050, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Toll free number is 888-453-4466.

Nelnet College Planning Scholarship-10 $25,000 scholarships available and 750 first prize winners will receive $1,000 scholarships. 2 winners from each state guaranteed. To enter immediately go to http://www.nelnet.com/win . No essay, ACT, or minimum GPA required. You may also enter daily to increase your odds of winning. See counselor for paper mail in copies. Final drawing date is August 8, 2008.

Win free college tuition up to $20,000. Enter at http://www.nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition" and to get more information.

College Scholarship Information

Barton County Sports Medicine Program. See me if interested in obtaining a possible scholarship. I must submit your information soon. A minimum of 2.0 and 12 credit hours is required to maintain the scholarship.

Bethel College- Men's & Women's Cross Country Scholarships available. If interested contact counselor for a recommendation form.

Pittsburg State University-Honors College may be available for students receiving a 3.5 GPA and a 28 ACT composite. Go to http://www.pittstate.edu/admin/vpaa/honorscollege.html for application and application tips.

Butler Community College Scholarships available in the Humanities and Fine Arts Departments. Have participation scholarship auditions for music, theatre, dance, and journalism on February 2, 2008 or February 29, 2008, and visual arts is held only on February 29, 2008. Please call 316-322-3328 for information or email lpatton@butlercc.edu Note students don't have to major in these areas to receive the scholarships.

See counselor for paper applications.

Heart of Leadership Award sponsored by Leadership Southwestern will award $500.00 to one project in each of the following categories HS NHS or HS Church Youth Group. Must be involved in a terrific service project. Materials must be postmarked no later than January 25, 2008 and winners announced by Feb. 15, 2008. Please go to http://www.sckans.edu/leadership or http://www.sckans.edu/discipleship for more details.

KSU Womens Rowing Team Scholarships. Must be 5" 10" or taller. If interested contact Grace Riekenberg at 785-587-7861 or email to: row4ksu@ksu.edu for information.

KSU College of Engineering Scholarships. Please go to http://www.engineering.ksu.edu or call 785-532-5455 for more information.

KU Music and Dance Scholarships. For audition application forms, please go to http://www.arts.ku.edu/musicdance or mail to: music@ku.edu or http://www.dance.ku.edu or mail to:kudance@ku.edu. For KU application forms go to http://www.admissions.ku.edu . Music audition days ore November 16, 2007, February 8 & 9, and 22 & 23.

Washburn University-Leadership Scholarship 26ACT, 3.5 GPA. Application due by 12/15/07.

Baker University-Several Foundation scholarships available based on ACT Score and GPA. Amount per year is $6,000 to $8,000.00and Several Academic Scholarships available ranging from $1,000 to Full Tuition Scholarship available. Go to http://www.bakeru.edu/admissions for more details.

Website Information

Free Scholarship search: http://www.scholarships.com

Don't forget to go to http://www.fastweb.com

Go to http://www.anycollege.com for information on various colleges.

Go to http://www.nelnet.net for college and scholarship information

Go to http://www.discovercolleges.com to get free college information and enter you for a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing.

For college information and scholarship information go to http://www.collegeanswer.com and also enter to win a monthly $1,000 scholarship sweepstakes.