February 2008 Senior Scholarship Information
by Diane Bacon
February 27, 2008
Upcoming College Representative Dates/Other Events:
March
6- Career Workshop for Juniors and Seniors from 1:20-2:10
7- End of 3rd 9 weeks
17- Spring Break
General Information:
K-State Multicultural Pride Day is Monday, March 10, 2008. If interested you may call 800-432-8270 or e-mail k-state@k-state.edu to register.
Wichita Hawk Talk will be on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 6:30 at Koch Industries, 4111 East 37th Street North, Wichita, KS. The program is for potential student at KU. Please RSVP at www.admissions.ku.edu/receptions.
Kansas Future Teacher Academy at Emporia State University from June 15-19 and at Dodge City on June 21-28. Application deadline is March 14, 2008. Go to www.emporia.edu/jones/kfta/application.pdf.
KU Freshman Summer Institute is from June 15-July 11. Online application is available at ku.www.advising.ku.edu/fsa. Application deadline is 5-1-08.
K-State College of Engineering/Engineering and Science Summer Institute on campus from May 26-May 30. Please go to www.engineering.dsu.edu for application and information if interested.
I have new information on the joint apprenticeship and training programs from the Wichita Electrical Training Center if interested
Fort Scott Community College is having a program occupational day on March 7, 2008 and March 14, 2008. Please see counselor for specific program areas and dates.
FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov and for the paper copies go to www.federalstudentaid.ed.govto download copies or to order original FAFSA copies.
State and Local Scholarships: I would highly recommend filling these out!!!
Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling Scholarships- 6 available for $1,000.00 (2 for Kansas). Application is available at www.gpacac.net. Please address any questions to. Andrew Wiemer at 417-873-3653 or awiemer@drury.edu. Deadline is February 29, 2008.
Dale E. Misak Memorial Scholarship- 2 $500.00 scholarships available for SCBL. See application and be sure to mail a current photo to Edith Misak, 115 N. St. George, Caldwell, Kansas 67022. Deadline is April 15, 2008
Steve Harper Scholarship- $1,000 scholarship for KS High School Senior who will be attending a KS College and majoring in either a natural resource or photography curriculum. Deadline is April 15, 2008.
Argonia Mart and Argonia Development Company, LLC- $500.00 See Application-Deadline is April 1, 2008. Please turn in to the school counselor.
Argonia Lion's Club- $500.00 scholarship(s) available(Number awarded to be determined)-Follow the guidelines on handout. Must be typed and in resume type format. (Focus is on community/volunteer work). Please turn in to the school counselor. A Lion's Club member will pick them up together. The deadline for this is April 15, 2008.
Senator Robert J. Dole Public Service Scholarship Program-Up to 128 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Must have a 3.0 GPA, be involved in a significant amount of volunteer activities, and enroll in a Kansas Regents University (Or Washburn University). Please go to www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/senatordolepublicservice for an application and more information. Deadline is March 22, 2008.
Miss Rodeo Kansas for $1250.00 Educational Scholarship. For information and application contact Shelia Croft at 620-668-5574.
The Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship - Awards at least one 4 year scholarship of up to $10,000 annually. This endowment was established to support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered teens with college tuition grants in KS and MO. Must have a 2.75 GPA and attend a college in KS or MO. Go to www.dillenkoffer.org for more information and to apply. Finalists are expected for a formal interview on April 19. Applications are due by March 31, 2008.
College Scholarships
WSU Audition Day is 9-4 on March 14, 2008 at the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. May audition for music scholarship, attend a student and faculty recital, observe WSU ensemble and meet with admissions and financial aid experts. To attend call 316-978-3532.
Ottawa Lady Braves Softball team, please see me if interested.
