January 2010 Senior Scholarship Information
by Diane Bacon
January 24, 2010
10 January Senior Scholarship Information
Upcoming Events
January
27th DeVry Career Workshop-9:00-10:45 (2nd & 3rd Period for JRS & SRS in Library)
28- Upward Bound 11:39-12:04
February
15th Parent Teacher Conferences 1-8pm
15th Parent/Student Financial Aid Workshop 6:00-7:30- This is covering the FAFSA and other important information.
General Information:
College Goal Sunday-February 21, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 at several locations. Wichita has 2 locations and there are other numerous locations around the state. From 2:00-4:00 p.m. Financial Aid Counselors will be available to help you apply for a Department of Education PIN and/or complete your 2010-2011 Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to www.collegegoal.org to register and for locations. Could win a $500.00 scholarship for attending. Text CGS to 25877 for a College Goal Sunday reminder.
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. If you do not have a computer at home, then you may wish to use the public library. If this is not an option, please contact the counselor or financial aid office at the college your child will be attending. The websites have changed to www.fafsa.gov and www.pin.ed.gov .
Attention all males: If you are 18 and over, or within 30 days of your 18th birthday, you must register with the selective service at www.sss.gov or go to your local post office. If you are already 18 and haven’t registered yet, do so immediately. For question call 847-688-6888. You are breaking the law if you don’t register and could be sent to prison for up to 5 years, may be fined up $250,000 and you may not qualify for federal student grants or loans for college.
I have information on Sterling College if anyone is interested. Please see counselor.
KSU Engineering day is February 1, 2010. See math/science teachers or counselor if interested.
I have information for Xenon’s if anyone is interested.
Health Information Management/CCA Credentials certification is available through the American Health Information Management Association Training. www.ahima.org/certification or call 800-335-5535 or e-mail at info@ahima.org for more information.
SCAD-University for Creative Careers. Go to www.scad.edu for information for the following sites, Atlanta, GA, Savannah GA or Hong Kong.
State and Local Scholarships:
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), school activities, misc. Please turn in to the school counselor. A Lion’s Club member will pick them up together. The deadline for this is April 1, 2010 .
Dale E. Misak Memorial Scholarship. This is for students in the SCBL. The total of $1,000.00 will be awarded to no more than 2 individuals and will be payable to the student or students upon entrance into college. 3 letters of recommendation required, only 1 being by school personnel. See application for more details and be sure to send it with a current photo to Edith Misak, 115 N. St. George, Caldwell, KS 67022. Deadline is April 1, 2010.
Argonia PTO Scholarships- 2 for $500.00 available. Please follow the guidelines on the scholarship application. A number will be assigned to each individual and you will not put your name on the application itself. The deadline is March 12, 2010.
Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) (Both Kanokla and Haviland Telephone Company are members of the FRS. If a student from the service areas are selected to receive one of the 25 national scholarships ($2,000 each), then the FRS will contribute an additional $500.00. See counselor for application Preference will be given to individuals expressing an interest to return to a rural area to work following graduation. FRS scholarship applications should be sent directly to FRS, postmarked no later than March 1, 2010.
Wellington Community Theatre Scholarship for Sumner County Students. 1-$1,000.00 scholarship available. To apply please send cover letter, theatre resume (technical and acting) as well as two letters of recommendation, one being from a former director to: Wellington Community Theatre, P.O. Box 573, Wellington, KS 67152. Deadline is April 15, 2010.
Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships: Go to www.kansasregents.org for more information. **State Scholarship**Ethnic Minority Scholarship**Nursing Service Scholarship**Teacher Service Scholarship or call 785-296-3518 with your questions. I have a few paper applications in the counselor’s office.
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 in April. Applications are due by March 15, 2010.
General Scholarships
Best Buy Scholarship Program-1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each. Need to have been involved in volunteer community service or work experience, need solid grades. Grades 9-12 can apply. Go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com to apply. Due by February 15, 2010.
College Scholarships
Barton County Community College Scholarships-range from $250.00 to $1,000 based on GPA’s ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 and ACT scores from 20 to 26+. Deadlines are March 15, 2010.
