Eight $6,000 Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Montgomery. four-year undergraduate program, These awards are based on need.

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1 Eight $6,000 Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Montgomery County; Due Date: May 5, 2011 Must be accepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program, vocational school or community college These awards are based on need. Applications are in the College & Career Center or online at

2 APPLICANT CRITERIA The applicant must: Be a graduating senior in one of the following categories: Student who resides or attends school in Montgomery County, MD Child of an Eta Iota Sigma Chapter Sororority Member of Eta Iota Sigma Rhoer Club Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale Be accepted by an accredited college or university and enrolling for the upcoming fall semester Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident Applications are in the College and Career Center. The application and supporting documents must be postmarked by March 1, 2011

3 The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area (AOWCGWA) is offering graduating high school seniors who are dependents of active duty, retired, or deceased Army personnel college scholarships for the academic year. These college scholarships are awarded based on merit. Recipients of the scholarships are chosen from an independent panel of judges who will determine both the number of scholarships and the amount awarded for each scholarship. Students can apply for these scholarships at and click on Scholarships and Grants. All scholarship policies, instructions and application forms are available online. Our online website asks eligible and interested students to download the application forms, fill them out and mail them into our organization postmarked no later than 1 April 2011.

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5 SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS THE FUND The Sherry S. Hintz Scholarship Fund was created by an anonymous Montgomery County resident in memory of several women in her family who lost their lives to breast cancer. The Fund provides college scholarship awards to students who have lost a parent/guardian to breast or ovarian cancer. The Fund is administered through The Community Foundation for Montgomery County in partnership with the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Montgomery County, Maryland. AWARD AVAILABILITY AND DEADLINE Awardees of the Sherry S. Hintz Scholarship hi Fund may receive up to $20,000 per year for as many as four years of undergraduate education. All applications and attachments must be postmarked by February 25, ELIGIBILITY You may be eligible if you: Are a resident of Montgomery County, Maryland Are a member of a family with a demonstrated financial need Are a high school junior, senior, or a high school graduate under 22 years old Have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA Are involved in a school, community, or athletic ti activity, it ideally in a leadership position Have lost a parent or primary guardian to breast or ovarian cancer Wish to attend college QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS Contact Nancy Allen at nallen@mhamc.org or Stefanie Moreno at smoremo@mhamc.org or call

6 A one-time award of $5,000 to graduating MCPS high school seniors who need financial assistance or pursue a field of study in a technology-related career at any accredited college or university. Minimum GPA of 3.0 with demonstrated financial need. Applications available in the College and Career Center. Deadline is April 26, 2011.

7 Open to all Montgomery County high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college in the school year. Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and take and pass the PMI quiz as part of the application process. Applications are available in the College & Career Center or at y g Deadline is April 15, 2011

8 The Polish Heritage Association of Maryland will provide several $1,500 awards to undergraduate students. Must be a high school senior or full-time student, a legal resident of MD, and have at least 2 Polish ancestors. Selection is primarily made on the basis of financial aid. Applicants will be evaluated on academic standing, leadership potential, and pride of your Polish Heritage. Apply online at Deadline is March 1, 2011

9 The Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is offering five (5) $1,500 scholarships to qualified Montgomery County, MD student applicants who actively pursue advanced learning in the areas of conservation or environmental sciences. The Chapter s objective e is to assist s with the education of students pursuing careers in areas related to the goals of the IWLA. The League is dedicated to the protection and restoration of America s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Applications available online at or in the College and Career Center Deadline is April 15, 2011

10 The Coast Guard s Chapter of Blacks in Government Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school students who will be graduating this spring. Minimum 2.0 GPA Essay is required Deadline is March 31, 2011 Applications are available in the College & Career Center

11 Must be a current high school senior One $1,000 scholarship given to a student in this region who plans to pursue a career in Emergency Management or a related field (such as Public Safety, Disaster Relief, Weather Service, Corporate Risk, etc) Awards based on the quality of the essay, community involvement, grades, financial need, and personal references Deadline is April 1, 2011 Applications available in the College & Career Center

12 The District i t 17 Senate Scholarship hi application process uses a communitybased committee to select the students who will be awarded scholarships. Criteria include financial need, academic performance, and community service. To apply for a District 17 Senate Scholarship, you must: Reside in Legislative District 17*. Confirm your address online at Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by March 1. Visit Attend an approved Maryland institution, or if your major is unavailable in Maryland, attend an out-of-state program by contacting MHEC and getting written permission to do so. Click here for the MHEC web page on applying for unique major status. Enroll for at least six credit hours per semester. Application available in the College & Career Center online at The deadline dli is May 2, 2011

13 Golden Soror Scholarship - for students who plan to attend an HBCU Ola Carter Berry Scholarship is needbased and students may attend any college or university Bernadine M. Pindell Scholarship for students who plan to major in mathematics Applications available online at or in the College & Career Center; deadline is March 12

14 Criteria: Applicants must be actively pursuing an education in nursing or allied health h field. Scholarships awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community service Applications are available in the College & Career Center and due by March 15

15 Eligibility female resident of Montgomery County, will be seeking first undergraduate degree at a Maryland college or university Applications available in the College & Career Center Deadline: April 15, 2011

16 WHEN: Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park WHO: All high school students, particularly girls. WHAT: Through interactive workshops, discussions and demonstrations, participants will be immersed in an exciting learning environment with the goal of igniting interest in engineering. g The Clark School departments and student organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) along with our sponsors will participate in an information fair for attendees to enjoy at the end of the day. For more information and to REGISTER,,please visit The first 350 students who register and attend will receive complimentary conference bags with giveaways.

17 Deadline: February 22, 2011 Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high h school senior Must have a grade point average or a weighted grade point average of 3.0 or above Must participate in extracurricular activities Must participate in faith-based, religious-based, or volunteer activities. If this is not possible because of paid employment, please explain Application form available in the College & Career Center.

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20 The Bernie Scholarship Award Program is intended for residents of housing owned or managed by the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), Rockville Housing Enterprises (RHE), Edgewood properties & the Scotland Community. This unique scholarship opportunity provides financial assistance to students living in HOC housing who have overcome obstacles and are seeking to improve their life opportunities through education. (GPA requirement is 2.0). The deadline is March 12.

21 Seniors Even if your grades aren t perfect you may qualify for the Broad Prize Scholarship. The deadline is March 1 st. Go online to or see Ms. Strasnick for details.

22 High school students t of African descent, enrolled in grades 9-12 are able to participate p Do 1-3 projects in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health or Physics See Ms. Strasnick for an entry form Forms due to Ms. Strasnick: Feb 18 April 10, 2011 Local ACT-SO Competition date

23 SEMESTER 2 Course Room Teacher Days English 9 A 364 Mr. Bayer M/W English 10 A 360 Ms. Battle M/W English 11 A 311 Ms. T/TH Gallagher English 12 A 312 Ms. Phillips M/W Algebra 1 A 366 Mr. Scott M/W Bridge to Algebra 2A 359 Mr. Helberg T/TH Geometry A 370 Ms. Umeh M/W Intro to Eng Design B 104B Mr. Lee M/W US History A 362 Mr. Maloney T/Th