Information from Guidance Dept.
April 20, 2010
Websites:
www.fastweb.com www.brokescholar.com
www.finaid.org www.collegeboard.com
www.srnexpress.com www.salliemae.com
www.actstudent.org www.careercruising.com/ILP
www.ed.gov www.wirescholar.com/mco
www.sportstoschool.com/scholarship.html www.meritaid.com
www.CollegeAnswer.com www.eCampusTours.com
www.elearning.makingitcount.com www.resourceamericaonline.com
www.schoolsoup.com www.zinch.com
www.whatwilltheylearn.com – college rankings
SENIORS – 5 things must have completed for college admission:
1. Register for ACT if not already done so. See below
2. Complete FAFSA on-line – Free Application for Federal Student Assistance –Available January, 2010 –Must have a pin number before completing the FAFSA. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply for pin number. The FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov.
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov -- is a on-line tool that helps students and parents determine their current eligibility for federal student aid.
3. Apply for admission to any post-secondary institution- NOW if not already.
4. Search for scholarships --some listed below.
5. Students need to check with me weekly or at least every other regarding new scholarships.
ACT information--- Packets are available in the guidance office or register on-line at www.actstudent.org. Registering on-line is faster and your site is instantly given to you, but you must print out your admission ticket. ACT fee waivers are available for juniors and seniors who qualify for free or reduced lunch, see guidance dept. Remaining ACT test date is June 12. Must be registered by May 7.
UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
May 22 – 6:00 PM Awards Ceremony & Reception for senior Beta, Honor &
Scholarship Recipients -- for students and parents
May 26 – Senior graduation practice last block
May 27 – Senior breakfast at 8:00(sponsored by Youth Service Ctr) Graduation
practice following until 11:15 --Last day for students-out at 1:00 PM
May 30 – Graduation at 2:00 PM
Other information:
*WKU and Bowling Green Community College are offering some summer classes for current seniors especially for those needing some developmental course work. Free tutoring, access to computer labs, structured study groups, and many more great opportunities are available. -- See Guidance Dept. for more information.
Open Houses: (Contact the college of your choice for campus visit)
Scholarships: Listed in Date order (Always follow all directions and give yourself plenty of time to complete applications. If letter of recommendations are required, give those writing the letter a two week notice. Contact the college of interest for academic and departmental scholarships. Each school has different deadlines.)
April 23 – East Logan Water District – two awarded at $1,000 each. Essay
involved, must have water service and be in good standing
*Auburn Rotary/Murrel Rogers Schol .– based on attendance, grades,
citizenship, and financial need and be a graduate of Auburn Middle School
*Kevin L. Price – F.O.P. Memorial Scholarship- $500 -must be from the
A’ville community/or graduate from Adairville Middle School.
*Summer Employment Opportunity – must be age 16 to 21, based on
student and parent income. Applications in guidance office or can apply on-
line at www.bradd.org.
April 27 – Logan County Kiwanis Club -$500 – essay of 500 words or less – due to
guidance dept.
April 30 – Logan Memorial Healthcare Study Scholarship – health care majors
*KY School Plant Management Association Scholarship Program -
*NAACP – if not a member of NAACP, must request membership.
Must have a 2.5 or better GPA
*Dockins Vocational Scholarship – for any senior FCCLA member
May 1 – Kentucky Horse Council Equine Schol. – intended for majors in this area
May 3 – Logan County Republican Women’s Club – female
May 7 – Logan County Democratic Woman’s Club – female
May 8 – Minority Resources Unlimited – copy of parents current year income tax
forms is required plus other info. –Application must be received by this date,
not post-marked.
*Learning Tree – for a student pursuing a career in the arts. Application
must be received by this date, not post-marked.
May 15 – Mary Jo Young Scholarship – for current 10 & 11 graders who will be
taking college credit or AP courses next year. Priority goes to those
receiving free or reduced lunch.
May 17 – Balanced Man – Sigma Phi Epsilon – for males attending Murray
May 28 – B. Davis Scholarship – Creators of the “ScholarshipQuestHelper” website
are offering a scholarship for 2010.
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read more and to apply – site is free. Amt. $1,000
June 1 – *ABAK Agriculture Scholarship Program – must be an agriculture major
or related field. More information at www.kyagbusiness.org
*4-H Horse Council Scholarship – must be enrolled as a current member
of the 4-H Horse program.
June 18 – Balanced Man Scholarship - $500 –for freshmen male attending Ky
Wesleyan College
June 24 - BigSun Scholarship - $500.00 -The successful applicant will be a
high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently
involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
October 8, 2010 – AES Engineers –$500 - applicants are not required to take
Engineering courses to be eligible. Submit an essay of no more than
1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on the
site www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Scholarships without a due date:
Beta Club Scholarship – see Beta Sponsors
National Guard – www.1-800-Go-Guard.com or call 1-800-go-guard, 100% college tuition assistance.
Army ROTC – www.armyrotc.com or www.info.goarmy.com/rotc/2 or call 1-877-936-7724
UPS Education Programs – Ups participates with many colleges in Louisville and surrounding areas to provide scholarships. They have two different programs, one is the Metropolitan College and the other is the Earn and Learn Program. For more information contact (502) 359-1807 or 1819 visit the website at www.upsjobs.com
Health Careers Scholarships for UK and Uof L- see booklet in guidance office
Southern States Scholarship Program – Land Grant Scholarship - UK the only one in KY- must have completed two years or more of active membership in 4-H or FFA.
*Alpha Natural Resources –for engineer majors- applications and information available in the guidance office.
March 31 – The Sporting Times –two WKU Scholarships – from Oct. to end of March any student can submit an article with a picture to the Sporting Times that is relative to your school or community. Article must be a min. or 400 words and no more than 700. Photo sent in a jpeg format. Articles are due the 20th of each month with picture with it. Email to dlt.sportingtimes@gmail.com
June 24, 2010 - BigSun Scholarship - $500.00 -The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Scholarships without a due date:
ACCOUNTING, MATH and ART Majors – Mike Smith Scholarship- for students with these intended majors.
National Guard – www.1-800-Go-Guard.com or call 1-800-go-guard, 100% college tuition assistance.
Army ROTC – www.armyrotc.com or www.info.goarmy.com/rotc/2 or call 1-877-936-7724
UPS Education Programs – Ups participates with many colleges in Louisville and surrounding areas to provide scholarships. They have two different programs, one is the Metropolitan College and the other is the Earn and Learn Program. For more information contact (502) 359-1807 or 1819 visit the website at www.upsjobs.com
Health Careers Scholarships for UK and U of L- see booklet in guidance office