Important Dates

 

SEP 7- 10               Spirit Week

SEP 13-17             Club Week -Get Involved and create your own high school experience !

SEP 22                   Parent/ Teacher Conference

OCT 4                    Post High School Day (Colleges Visits)

OCT 6                   Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information Day  .....more info coming

OCT 13                 PSAT/NMSQT test

OCT 15                 NO SCHOOL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  OCT 21                 ACT Prep Class starts

OCT 23                 ACT Test    (Saturday)

 

 

 

 

 

NEW SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS (as of August 12, 2010):

(SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SEE WEBSITES FOR UPDATED INFO)

 

         Scholarships:   Are For Everyone, Check Them Out!

                Questions?

see Mrs. Danklef in College and Career Center          

 

Gear Up Scholarship:    

Gear Up is a federally funded scholarship program for any high school student who qualifies and enrolls.

Award Amount: $5,350 per year for 4 years

Requirements:  This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary                           education.

                       Applicants must be eligible (not necessarily enrolled) for the Free & Reduced Lunch. To earn the scholarship, applicant must be Pell                                 Grant eligible (see  www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/notices/iegs/IEGs09-10.pdf),  

                       Have above average attendance (make up all absences and tardies)

                       Graduate with a high school diploma

                       Participate in the Gear Up program (a minimum 30 hours per year of after-school homework and/or free tutoring, if needed),

                       Apply and be accepted to any accredited school in the USA

                       Pass the ACT (whatever score is required by the college to which applied).

Additional Information:  For more information call Brian Richards at 801-863-7336 or email at brian.richards@uvu.edu.

Deadline: To be added

 

AUGUST

Upromise $100,000 College Dream Sweepstakes:     

Award Amount:  $10,000 annually, non-renewable.                                                            

Requirements:      This award is for U.S. students.  Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident. 

                           Must reside in one of the 50 United States or Washington, D.C. 

                           This program is open to all high school students, college students and parents.

Additional Information:   Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The random drawing will be conducted on or about 10/1/10. Selected winners will be notified by U.S. Mail, e-mail and/or telephone on or about 10/15/10. 

Deadline: Tuesday, 31 August 2010

http://www.vhmnetwork.com/trackingcode.php?aid=16&linkid=N298&subid=1

 

"Do-Over" Scholarship 2010:  A complete application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic, "If you could get one "do-over" in life, what would it be and why?"

Requirements:  This award is for U.S. students.  Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.  Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Must be 13 years of age or older at time of application.  Must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education.

Deadline:  Tuesday, 31 August 2010

http://www.scholarshipexperts.com

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER

Shout It Out Scholarship 2010:   The application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short, original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic, "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?"                                                                                                                         Requirements:  This award is for U.S. students.  Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.  Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.  Must be 13 years of age or older at time of application. Must be currently enrolled (or plan to enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education Deadline: September 30, 2010

 

L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrators of the Future Contest:  To enter, each student must submit three science fiction or fantasy illustrations, created in a black-and-white medium. Each must represent a theme different from the other two. Entries should be large black-and-white photocopies of a quality satisfactory to the entrant. Entries must be submitted unfolded and flat, in an envelope no larger than 9" x 12". Please note: Entries should not be the original drawings.

The contest has four quarters: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31; Jan. 1 to March 31; April 1 to June 30; and July 1 to Sept. 30. An entry must be postmarked no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.    Requirements:  This award is for international and U.S. students.   Must have an interest in drawing, painting, or other black and white mediums.                                                    Deadline:  Thursday, 30 September 2010

For more information see website: http://www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm - illus

 

2010 Red Vines? Drawing Contest:  The entrant must submit his/her original artwork on the Red Vines? Drawing Contest Official Entry Form. Submissions will be entered into one of three entrant categories based on the age of the participant as of Sept 30, 2010: kids (ages 6-12); teens (ages 13-18); or adults (ages 19+).
The student's artwork must adhere to the guidelines specified on the entry form chosen there are two entry form formats: a "Tray" format and a "Jar" format. Students may enter the contest using one or both of the entry formats once each.                                                                           Requirements:  Must be a legal resident of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico, Guam and other protected territories)  This award is for U.S. students.  Must fall into one of the three age groups as of Sept 30, 2010: ages 6 to 12 (Group 1); ages 13 to 18 (Group 2); or ages 19 and over (Group 3). This is an undergraduate and/or graduate award.  Must have an interest in art. Must be a U.S. citizen        Deadline Thursday, 30 September 2010 http://www.redvines.com/drawingcontest.html

 

OCTOBER

AES Engineers Scholarship: This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the "scholarship" page at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. AES Engineering Solutions will be awarding $500 to the winner.  Deadline: October 8, 2010.

The Horatio Alger Utah Scholarship Program: provides financial assistance to students in the State of Utah who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.                                                                                 Eligibility:                                                                                                                                                           be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Utah, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;  have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution); critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided); involvement in co-curricular and community activities; demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0); be a resident of Utah; and be a citizen of the United States.  The 2011 scholarship application is now open until October 30, 2010. To apply please click here.  www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/sp.cfm

 

"Education Matters" $5K Scholarship 2010: A complete application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic, "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?".                    Requirements: Must be 13 years of age or older.  Must be a legal U.S. resident.  Must be enrolled or enroll no later than the fall of 2016 in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher learning (college, university, or trade school) within the United States.                               Deadline:  Sunday, 31 October 2010   Applications are available online on the ScholarshipExperts.com website at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx.      

NOVEMBER

Veterans of Foreign Wars "Voice of Democracy" Audio Essay Scholarship: Students grades 9-12 write and record a 3-5 minute essay on this year's theme: "Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?" Submit it to your local VFW post for judging. Go online at www.vfw.org for details. Local VFW Post contact: Colin Strasburg, 801 447-5483 (after 3 pm) or Wilma Trax, 801-756-3609.  Deadline: November 1, 2010.

DECEMBER

UR Richmond Scholars Program - Oldham and Boatwright Scholars:     To qualify for consideration for the Richmond Scholars Program, the student must submit a complete admissions application. Students apply for admission to the University of Richmond (UR) via the Common Application, including the UR supplement and its essay prompt.   In addition to a completed Common Application, the student must also submit the following: a $50 application fee or approved fee waiver; a recommendation from a guidance counselor or other school official; a transcript complete through the 11th grade; and official results from either the SAT or ACT. TOEFL scores are also required from non-native speakers of English. 

Award Amount:  Up to 7 Richmond Scholars will be designated as Oldham Scholars. These students will receive an award equal to full tuition plus room and board for four years. In 2009-2010, this is valued at $48,490 per academic year.                      

Deadline Wednesday, 01 December 2010

 

Love Your Body: 2011 Poster Contest  The National Organization for Women Foundation is hosting a poster contest to celebrate the Love Your Body Campaign.      Artwork: Poster should be no larger than 9" x 12". The poster must include the words “2010 Love Your Body Campaign” and the NOW Foundation web site address, www.nowfoundation.org .    The grand prize winning poster will be used as part of a national campaign to challenge the media's use of violent, drug-addicted, starved, surgically-enhanced images of women and to fight against industries that profit from women’s dissatisfaction with their bodies.  Posters should be graphically attractive and use a dynamic message. We especially look for images that demonstrate beauty is not limited by body size, body type, ethnicity, age or physical appearance. 

Deadline: Wednesday, 01 December 2010

http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/posters/contest.html

'Win Free College Tuition" Sweepstakes:  More information regarding this award can be found by clicking the 'Contests' link at the top of the Next Step website homepage.  Each applicant must fill out the online entry form completely and accurately with the following information: his/her name, address, city, state, zip code, age, phone number (including area code), and email address (online entries must include a valid email address).                                                                          

Deadline:  Friday, 31 December 2010

MONTHLY

DECA MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a variety of scholarships available to DECA members.

CollegeSTEPS http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesesteps
Deadline: June 1-May 31 ,
Criteria: Register on line
Eligibility: Senior
Award: (20) $1,000 from Rocky Mountain Area (8 states). Drawing monthly

ACADEMIC BOWL AWARD http://www.ScholarshipTree.com
Deadline: Ongoing, monthly
Eligibility: High school students, with teacher sponsor
Criteria: Minimum 3.25 GPA, 21 or above ACT, fully admitted to Portland State
Award: $2500 - $4000

CHECK WEBSITES FOR DEADLINES

JIFFY LUBE TEEN DRIVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Available for all students who are either enrolled in Drivers Education or who have a license.
The "What Drives You" scholarship requires a simple 500 word essay to express their inner drive and personal ambitions.
To apply visit www.yourturn2apply.com

NAVY ROTC
Eligibility: high school juniors and seniors that have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have scored at least 22 in Math and a 22 in English on the ACT.
Award: up to $150,000
For information, visit the web site at www.nrotc.navy.com

THE AMERICAN LEGION
To access information on scholarships available through the American Legion, visit the American Legion on the internet at www.legion.org
Deadline: vary depending on scholarship

ELKS ASSOC. HANDICAPPED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
This award is given to a handicapped high school senior seeking further education. Recipients of the award must have some physical handicap which has been deemed sufficient to impede or restrict normal progress. www.elks.org

ZIONS BANK FOUNDER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Academic achievement, 3.0 GPA, citizenship, community involvement, letter of recommendation, 1 page letter to college or university
Eligibility: Senior applying to a Utah school. Contact college or university of choice for further details.
Award: (1) 4 year, full tuition to 12 Utah high school students
Deadline: Each academic institute has their own deadline and application process

UVU SCHOLARSHIPS www.uvu.edu click on students, scholarships

BYU SCHOLARSHIPS Applications found online www.besmart.com

CENTRAL BANK SCHOLARSHIP FUND (UVU OR BYU) OR UVU contact Nancy Smith 863-889 for BYU contact LDS Foundation 378-4444
Eligibility: Utah County resident, preferably families that could not otherwise afford to send their son or daughter to college. Parental income should not exceed $40,000.
Award: (4) partial tuition and fee scholarships

NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Black American, take PSAT/NMSQT by junior year to qualify to be a semifinalist, college entry plan, academic performance, biographical information, recommendation.
Eligibility: National
Award: (450) $2,500
www.nationalmerit.org

*Nomination process
Note: Deadlines/information may not be current. See Counseling Center or online address for latest information

 

NO DEADLINE

UVU Mechatronic Scholarships: The College of Technology and Computing at UVU still has almost thirty $4000/year scholarships for students entering the Mechatronics Technology AAS degree program for 2009-2010 school year. Must be a US citizen with a 2.5 GPA or higher and be ready to enroll in College Algebra (Math 1050 at UVU) during freshman year. After achieving an AAS degree in Mechatronics at UVU a student can continue on to a BS degree in Technology Management with a Mechatronics emphasis using if not all, almost all 69 credits (from the AAS Mechatronics degree) towards it. To apply for this scholarship, applicant must first apply and be admitted to UVU declaring their major to be Mechatronics Technology. Then apply on line at uvlink.uvu.edu/cp/home/loginf. There is no deadline for this scholarship. When the money runs out, the scholarships will stop being awarded.

DFW International/Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities: In 2009, Dallas-Fort Worth International Community Alliance created this excellent website: www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Scholarship_Guide.pdf. It’s not only excellent information for new Americans and minorities, but is also excellent for anyone pursing a post high school education. This website helps in preparing for college by offering a timeline for high school students plus information regarding college prep curriculum and tests for college admission.  It gives information on how to enroll in college including how to select a school, types of colleges and college applications. There’s also a section on financial aid including the FAFSA, scholarships, loans and other informational resources. A directory of scholarships including scholarships for international study is at the end. This is well worth reading, especially during your freshman year of high school, but is valuable information to read even during your senior year.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund General Scholarships: Various general scholarships put together by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. See http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships.pdf for a list of the many scholarships available. Contact each scholarship provider for applications and details about updated requirements and deadlines.

Creative Web Design Scholarship:  Are you a senior who enjoys designing web sites with ease? Are you looking for help in doing so?  Then this scholarship is for you!  If you are interested in this or need more information, please contact J. Harrison at jharrison@alpine.k12.ut.us or call 801.227.2401.  No Deadline for this scholarship.

U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship (Utah State): This scholarship criteria includes a 3.0 GPA or higher, an ACT score of 21 or higher, played on team sports in high school or excelled on a recreational team, been involved in student government, clubs at school, church responsibilities and scouting or volunteer organizations. If you are interested, you can see Mrs. Miller in Counseling or contact Greg Stuart at Utah State University Army ROTC, Enrollment & Scholarship officer at (435) 797-7682 cell (435) 849-0859 or email at: greg.stuart@usu.edu.  Deadline depends on the semester you are enrolling at USU. See their website (www.usu.edu) for their deadline information.  

Project Seed Program:   The Project Seed Program is open to juniors or seniors in high school who have completed at least one high school chemistry course. You must be recognized as economically disadvantaged to be considered for Project SEED. Preference is given to students whose family income is below $34,340 or does not exceed 200 percent of the Federal Poverty guidelines based on family size.  Deadline: Varies Website:  http://www.purdue.edu/eas/michalski/  Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

 

Other Scholarship/Financial Aid Search Links:

Back to College (TAP Programs): www.back2college.com/tapprograms.htm
Brand Essay Competition: www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
College Board Scholarships: apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
CollegeNet's Scholarship Database: www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
FAFSA On The Web: www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Fastweb: www.fastweb.com
Fin Aid: www.finaid.org
Finance in the Classroom: financeintheclassroom.org
GE & LULAC Scholarships Funds: www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html
Guaranteed Scholarships: www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits: www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
International Students Scholarships & Aid Help: www.iefa.org
Regents Scholarship: www.utahsbr.edu
SallieMae's Scholarship Search: www.SallieMae.com/scholarship
ScienceNet Scholarship Listing: www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
Scholarship Quest Helper: www.scholarshipquesthelper.com/
Student.gov: www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public
Utah Futures: www.utahfutures.org
Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority: www.uheaa.org
Zinch: www.zinch.com

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION

 

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: This awards program sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is the nation's longest-running, largest, most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in the visual and literary arts grades 7-12. Students receive various Key awards at regional levels that determine for what they can apply including scholarships, summer art and writing programs, and intensives. For more information see www.artandwriting.org. Deadlines vary between December 11, 2009 and January 29, 2010 depending on which of three categories is chosen for competition (Art, Writing, Video).  

 

The Art Institutes "Best Teen Chef  2010" Competition for  Scholarships: For seniors pursuing a Culinary Arts degree. Will need to go to www.artinstitutes.edu/btc, click on "Download the best teen chef brochure" at bottom, fill out  the "BTC Competition Entry & Release Form" and submit itby February 5, 2010. Winners earn tuition scholarships to one of the Culinary Schools at The Art Institute. For more information and a list of participating schools, click on "Download the BTC Competition Official Rules and Regulations."

 

SallieMae College Answer Video: High school senior year can be exciting and overwhelming for students and their parents, especially when they are preparing for college. Sallie Mae has created a new video that describes the following five simple steps to help students (and their parents) plan for senior year: (1) Choose the right school, (2) Figure out the cost,  (3) Find free money, (4) Apply for financial aid, and (5) Create a payment plan. To view this video, go to: www.salliemae-msgworx.com/Public/Default.aspx?ModuleId=0d0c5cf3-6988-a8c6-9621-a402d01398ab&UID=3581039393

The Art Institutes "Best Teen Chef  2010" Competition for  Scholarships: For seniors pursuing a Culinary Arts degree. Will need to go to www.artinstitutes.edu/btc, click on "Download the best teen chef brochure" at bottom, fill out  the "BTC Competition Entry & Release Form" and submit itby February 5, 2010. Winners earn tuition scholarships to one of the Culinary Schools at The Art Institute. For more information and a list of participating schools, click on "Download the BTC Competition Official Rules and Regulations."

Red Storm Retreat at Dixie State College: This retreat is to help get prospective students excited about college education and the opportunities available at Dixie. Students have a choice of one or two days for this retreat on February 19-20, 2010. First day is the College Life Experience featuring student-sponsored activities such as a sporting event or dance and a chaperoned sleepover complete with climbing wall, foosball and other fun games. Dinner is provided. Day two is the Academic Experience and Dixie Information sessions available for both students and parents. Department reps will answer questions regarding academic majors, financial aid, scholarships, etc. Afterwards, students will learn about campus life while parents attend a parent break-out session. Breakfast and lunch provided. Register online at www.dixie.edu/futurestudents and click on Red Storm Retreat underneath "Explore Dixie" on left side. Cost is $25 per student for two day experience or $10 per student for one day experience and $5 for Saturday parent session.

University of Utah Access Program for Women in Science and Math: Too many young women believe that only men can have a successful career in the sciences. ACCESS exists to dispel that myth and provide female students an introduction to science at the U. The ACCESS Program is a 7-week summer science course designed to introduce students to university-level study in science and mathematics.  During their freshman year, each student is placed in a university research lab in the field of her choice. Often, this leads to work in the lab throughout her college years, giving many students the opportunity to publish or even present their research at professional conferences--an unheard of opportunity for undergraduates! This also comes with a $3,500 stipend that doesn't conflict with other merit scholarships. For more information and applications see www.science.utah.edu or Mrs. Miller in Counseling.  Deadline: February 19, 2010.

College of Eastern Utah Eagle Experience: CEU would like to invite seniors to come to an Eagle Experience.  This FREE experience gives seniors an opportunity to see what CEU has to offer.  Information on admissions, scholarships, leadership opportunities, and other important areas of interest relating to their college education is offered. Seniors may choose from one or two day Experiences. Next Eagle Experience is February 19, 2010. For future dates and/or more information go to www.ceu.edu, click on Perspective Students > Campus Tours > Eagle Experience or see Mrs. Miller in Counseling.  Remember, one college visit per senior is school excused.

WSU Dream Weber Program: Weber State University’s new Dream Weber program provides free tuition to students whose annual household income is $25,000 or less. Must apply for admissions by March 1, 2010, complete the FAFSA by March 1, 2010, complete the WSU Financial Aid Application by March 10, 2010, and complete the WSU Scholarship Application by March 10, 2010. To be eligible you must be a legal Utah resident, have a household income of $25,000 or less, qualify for federal Pell Grant funds, and be an undergraduate student with less than 150 credit hours.  See www.wsu.edu/dreamweber for more information.

2010 Utah NAME Annual Conference: narratives of bravery & hope: embracing diversity in utah: This conference sponsored by the Utah Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education is being held at Westminster College on Friday and Saturday March 26th and 27th. There will be a keynote speaker and two invited presenters. A light meal on Friday and a continental breakfast on Saturday are included in the conference fee, plus several $1,000 scholarships offered to qualified applicants (see NEW SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS above). See www.utahname.org for more details. Early-Bird (discounted) registration Deadline is March 5, 2010.  Regular Deadline is March 25, 2010.

Expanding Your Horizons @ UVU: Expanding Your Horizons is an exciting conference on Saturday, March 6, 2010 for 6-12th grade girls. Here they will explore educational opportunities and careers in math, science and technology! The girls will be able to choose three hands-on workshops, all presented by professional women in those fields. In addition, girls will be able to explore interactive booths where they can play with lasers, high-tech equipment and much more! Update: A new workshop has been added to the list called "Clinical Laboratory Science." Clinical Laboratory Scientists perform behind-the-scene lab procedures that physicians rely on to diagnose and treat patients. If interested, put "43" on the Workshop Selection. Parents will be able to attend specialized workshops on how to help girls succeed in their education, career and life. A $25 registration fee required. For more information and applications, call 801.863.8498 or visit www.uvu.edu/equitycenter/horizons/index.html. Mrs. Miller also has registration forms in the Counseling Center.

Governor's Honors Academy: The Governor's Honors Academy is a prestigious ten day program designed to seek out Utah's most gifted high school leaders and scholars entering 12th grade. The ten day program, held June 23-July 2, 2010, provides students a stimulating curriculum of study taught by a distinguished and dynamic Academy faculty at Southern Utah University. The cost is $850 for all expenses of the 10 day Academy. Those participants who attend the entire Academy will receive 6 college credits and a 4-year scholarship to SUU. Applications available January 4, 2010. See www.suu.edu/gha for more information and/or to apply by the Deadline: March 8, 2010. 

UCCU Short Film Competition: Submit a short (3 minute or less) film depicting what you have learned about "Making Wise Financial Decisions" and you could win one of two awards of $1,000 or $500 for one of four category awards: Most Creative, Most Educational, Most Humorous, or Most Inspirational. Must be 18 years or younger to submit a film. Make it funny, inspiring, educational...have fun and be creative! Complete technical requirements, details and submission at www.BeMoneySmart.org or see Mrs. Miller for hardcopy information. Deadline: March 17, 2010.

USU Engineering State: This program, held at USU June 7-10, 2010, is a fantastic opportunity for all high school juniors who are university bound, with a high interest in math and science, and interested in engineering as a possible field of study. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Further information and applications can be found online at www.engineering.usu.edu/htm/engineering-news/e-state.  Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity! Application Deadline is March 19, 2010.

National Student Leadership Conference: This student conference is for 10th and 11th grade students who maintain a minimum "B" average with demonstrated academic excellence, extracurricular involvement and leadership potential. There are 14 different conference programs from which to choose including, but not limited to: Science, Education, Business, Engineering, Politics, Communications, Medicine, Sports, Law and Theater. Costs vary between $1695 to $5975 depending upon conference chosen.  See www.nslcleaders.org/summer-programs-for-high-school-students.html for more information.  Deadline: March 26, 2010.

The United States Military Academy's 35th Annual Summer Leaders Seminar 2010: This exciting opportunity for high school juniors provides a better understanding of the academic, physical, military, and leadership-development programs at a service academy which are small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study. Two sessions offered: May 29th-June 4th and June 5th-11th. Cost is $350/session, excluding transportation to and from West Point. One thousand 11th-graders will be invited who meet the following guidelines: top 5th in high school class, pursuing a college-preparatory curriculum, strong PSAT scores, demonstrated leadership potential by participation, election/selection to office, and honors earned in organized athletic and extracurricular activities. See Mrs. Miller for a brochure. To apply visit www.Admissions.WestPoint.edu, fill out application by Deadline: April, 1, 2010.  

Snow College "Snow Blasts:" For $25 Snow College offers a one night, two day campus visit for senior high school students to come learn what it's like to be a student at Snow.  Stay includes tour of campus, meals, lodging, information & advisement about Snow, tickets to events, and a free Snow T-shirt. Choose from Feb. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, and April 16-17 to visit. To register, go to www.snow.edu/snowblast; click on the "Snow Blast" tab. Remember, a senior gets one "school-excused" day to visit a college.

Washington University High School Young Writers Institute: High school juniors and sophomores with a B or better GPA are eligible to participate in this two week summer course which includes study with working writers, becoming acquainted with the St. Louis literary community, personal conferences, readings, craft talks, open-mike time, and panel discussions. May earn three college credits by completing the June 13-26 session.  See swi.ucollege.wustl.edu for more information and applications.  Deadline: May 7, 2010.

Washington University High School Summer Program: High school juniors and sophomores with a B+ or better GPA with an ACT of 25, an SAT of 1800 or a PSAT of 180 are eligible for this five week summer course.  Participants will learn what college courses are like by choosing a couple of colleges courses to take and when completed may earn up to seven college credits. For more information and applications see Mrs. Miller or visit summerscholarsh.wustl.edu. Two dates are offered with respective deadlines: Session A, June 13-July 17 (Deadline: May 7) or Session B, July 18-August 20 (Deadline: June 11).

USU Leadership Conference 2010: USU and Utah Association of Student Councils have partnered to provide a leadership training conference for student leaders Spend three days at USU (June 21-23, 2010) learning all about communication, initiative, planning, teamwork, and bringing energy to your school. Activities include a ropes course, aquatic center, hands-on break out sessions, guest speakers, a service project, large group workshops, Spirit Bowl, Aggie Idol and dance. Cost is $200 which includes: room, board (3 meals/day), dance, panoramic picture, conference DVD, training manual, and t-shirt. For more information or to register go to www.usu.edu/admissions/leadership or see Mrs. Miller.  

Gallons for Grades: Eligible students may download their best grade report from the 2009/2010 academic year to Tesoro beginning June 1, 2010 at www.TesoroGallonsFor Grades.com or via mail with appropriate sumission form also found at their website. An "A" average grade earns a $10 Tesoro reward card and an average "B" grade earns a $5 reward card. These may be redeemed for gas, food or merchandise at any participating Tesoro location. Deadline: August 31, 2010.

UVU Financial Aid Workshop: UVU will be offering free Financial Aid workshops, every 2nd Thursday throughout the upcoming year. These events will generally be help in a computer lab in the Sorenson Student Center (Rm. 213A) from 6-8  PM. Parents and student alike can come learn about the FAFSA, receive help completing their applications, and meet with Financial Aid counselors. For more information call Hali Nielsen at 801.863.8731.

Orem's Junior Miss Scholarship Program: This program is an official local preliminary of the America's Junior Miss scholarship program that awards college scholarships to young women who have distinguished themselves at school and in their communities.  Orem's JM winner will advance to state competition at Utah's JM and that winner competes in the national competition, America's JM, in Mobile, Alabama.  All State Junior Misses will compete for a share of at least $150,000 in cash scholarships.  For details and to apply online, see: www.ajm.org/about/state_programs/utah/local_programs/orem/. 

Practical Dental Assisting of Utah: Have you ever thought about a career in dentistry? This dental assisting training is a 10 week program taught in a state-of-the-art facility in Lindon by highly trained dental personnel. Students learn by doing, instead of solely listening in class. Classes are held once a week from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm on Friday or Saturday. Tuition is $2995 and  internship hours are available with in-house dentist. See Mrs. Miller in Counseling for brochures or call 801.796.6882 or Kim at 801.369.1563.

Wellesley College Announces New NO-LOAN/LOW-LOAN Financial Aid Policy:  As of 2008-09, Wellesley will eliminate loans for low-income students and reduce or keep loans at their historically low levels for students who qualify. Wellesley will also raise scholarship or grant aid beyond its already generous yearly increases. This plan will eliminate loans for students from families with calculated incomes under $60,000. It will reduce loans by one-third for students from families with calculated incomes between $60,000 and  $100,000. For more information see Mrs. Miller in Counseling or their website at: www.wellesley.edu/Admission.

Harvard College Financial Aid Policy:  Since December 2007, Harvard College has implemented a financial aid policy to ensure families with incomes below $60,000 are not asked to contribute to the cost of sending their children to Harvard.  For more information see www.admissions.college.harvard.edu.

From Marshall University:  Marshal University offers the new "Online College Courses in the High School Program" for students who want the opportunity to jump-start their college careers earning University credit totally online.  High school students receive a special discounted rate of $366 for an online three-hour course.  Marshall recently hosted a 30 minute webinar on their OCCHS Program that can be viewed by typing into a browser: http://mubreeze01.marshall.edu/p52149439/.  For more information see Mrs. Miller or go to: www.marshall.edu/occhs.

QuestBridge National College Match: This free resource helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nations most selective colleges.  Check it out at www.questbridge.org.

Admissions to Highly Selective Universities: Is a 4.0 GPA required for college admission? Is there an advantage to taking more challenging courses in high school?  Will taking AP Courses help? These and more questions are answered on the BYU FAQ's page at: www.besmart.com/admissions_faq.php

Neumont University: Neumont University, which is located south of Salt Lake City, Utah, was founded to revolutionize Computer Science education through a program that blends science and theory with relevant hands-on learning. Their approach combines mentoring, instruction, and project experience for companies like eBay, IBM, and ACS. You can check them out at www.neumont.edu. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in Counseling for admissions applications. Watch for their high school scholarship information in the spring. Every high school in Utah is awarded one.

Anycollege.com: A resource for finding a college with the right "fit" based on academic majors, sports, or location. Students and parents can also use this site to browse their resource center for information on Financial Aid, housing and what to expect the first year of college. Students can also apply for a $2,000 scholarship given away four times a year. See www.anycollege.com. 

SallieMae.com: This week Sallie Mae announced several new resources to help students and families who have become concerned about how they will pay for college in these tough times. See www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022309.htm for their latest news release.

Futures Magazine presents Todays Military: Find valuable information for military bound students at www.todaysmilitary.com/futures; an easy-to-use site that brings all the information you need right to your desktop.

Marinello Schools of Beauty (formerly Bon Losee Academy): Marinello is offering $1,500 tuition waiver for students wanting to start their career in the beauty industry while still attending high school.  For more information call 801.375.8000 and ask for the Admissions Office.

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