Senior Newsletter Badgers Senior Newsletter By Shirelle Bandy February You will receive a monthly newsletter with all Updated College and Scholarship Information. Seniors all have mailboxes in the counseling office that need to be checked on a regular basis. If you would like to request an application please call me at 775-2350 ext 321; I will put the applications for local scholarships in mailboxes as well as the requests I receive from students and parents. Local Scholarships in Mailboxes: Erin Miller Memorial Scholarship Limon Educational Association Limon Community Harmon Family Guy Forbes Harry & Shirley Thompson Trade Scholarship Agriculture Related Scholarship Guy Forbes Clark F Barb Mines Scholarship Limon Lions Club Scholarship Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Scholarship Vocational Grant Colorado Young Farmer Educational Lincoln County Stockmen s Association Eastern Colorado Bank IBC Education Foundation Fritzi Mosher Scholarship Eastern Colorado Leadership Award Genoa Lions Club Scholarship ACT Test Dates: ACT Assessment Registration Deadline February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 April 14, 2012..March 9, 2012 June 9, 2012..May 4, 2012 ***Register Online: www.actstudent.org*** SAT Test Dates SAT Reasoning Test Registration Deadline March 10, 2012.February 10, 2012 May 5, 2012.April 6, 2012 June 2, 2012...May 8, 2012 Register Online @ sat.collegeboard.org If you are interested in participating in college sports, you will need to register online at www.ncaa.org. If you have questions regarding this, just call. Financial Aid Pin for FAFSA *APPLY NOW FOR PIN: www.pin.ed.gov/ (Students need a pin as well as parents) All students must fill out the FAFSA! Scholarship Search FASTWEB www.fastweb.com Check out www.scholarships.com US Bank Scholarship Program Forty $1,000 scholarships usbank.com/scholarship American Legion Scholarship Book is Available in the Counseling Office
College Info... Colorado State University Admitted Student Visit Days Friday, February 17th Friday, February 24th Friday, March 23rd Monday, April 16th Also available are Chemistry Department visit Day, Engineer Exploration Day, CSU Math Day, Music, Theatre, and Dance Days, And Veterinary Medicine Open House. Check it out at Admissions.coloradostate.edu/visit Mrs. Bandy also has information on their scholarship and financial aid. University of Colorado at Boulder Presidents Leadership Class Is a nationally renowned program that has guided the leadership development of Colorado s most talented undergraduate students. For students interested in applying please e-mail at plc@colorado.edu In-State application deadline is February 15, 2012 Colby Community College Presidential Scholarship...Please see Mrs. Bandy if interested in Colby for nomination. {GPA>3.0, ACT 21} K-State Senior Day Monday, February 6th Open House Saturday, April 12th March 1st Priority Deadline to complete the FAFSA April 21st All University Open House June Attend Orientation & Enrollment University of Colorado at Boulder Guaranteed Admission for Colorado Resident Freshmen for 2012 What are the conditions of the guarantee? The University of Colorado Boulder guarantees admission to Colorado resident first-time freshmen who: Graduate from high school by July 2012 Complete Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (MAPS) and attain rank in class or grade point average and test scores that meet or exceed the guarantee requirements. Maintain a grade point average of at least a 2.0 for any college courses taken during high school Maintain consistent or improving grades and high quality of courses Submit complete personal essays To apply for guaranteed admission, submit a complete application by January 15, 2012 (for either summer or fall 2012). Early Notification (non-binding-december 1st Regular Decision January 15th Fort Hays State University New Program in Industrial Technology and technology education Check it out at fruda@fhsu.edu University of Wyoming Department of Music Auditions February 10th, 17th, and 24th March 2nd Apply online at >>UWYO.EDU/MUSIC Scholarship application deadline: March 2, 2012 Adams State College Theatre Scholarship Audition For talented senior students who want to major in theatre or theatre education. For more information email: psnewman@adams.edu
Scholarship Info. AXA Achievement Scholarship 1.3 million Available! Learn more at: www.axa-achievement.com Are you active in your community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? Al s Formal Wear Scholarship Two $1,000 college scholarships Entries are accepted Oct 15 May 31st www.alsformalwear.com/schoolapp Morgan Community College Limon Center Step-Ahead Scholarship Application Two students for the fall term will be awarded $500 scholarship CEA Ethnic Minority Scholarship The Ethnic Minority Advisory Council of the Colorado Education Association (CEA) is offering four $1,000 scholarships to an ethnic minority high school senior whose parents or guardians are CEA members. Scholarship applications are available at CEA web site and must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2012. Regis University 2012 Science Scholarship More than $960,000 in full-tuition awards. All candidates must be accepted to Regis University and register for and complete the qualifying examinations administered by Regis University and receive a distinguishing score. Scholarship Weekends February 3rd Feburary 4th February 10th-February 11th For information call office of admissions at 800.388.2366 ext. 4900. Gates Millennium Scholars This renewable, need based, merit scholarship provides financial support throughout a Gates Scholar s undergraduate career. Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they: Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American Are a citizen, national or legal permanent Resident of the United States Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an un-weighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED Those who choose to study in one of the seven graduate disciplines: Computer science, Education, engineering, library science, mathematic, public health or science. Eligible students can visit the GMS website at www.gmsp.org KFC Scholars Program KFC Colonel s Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel s Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. Application open 12/1/2011-2/8/2012 Minimum GPA of 2.75 Enroll in a public college or university within their state Plan to pursue a bachelor s degree Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate financial need www.kfcscholars.org The College of Idaho s Visionary Scholars Program Qualifications: www.collegeofidaho.edu/ 3.0 cumulative GPA through seven semesters of high school Minimum 22 ACT composite score of 1030 SAT score (critical reading and math) Resident of California, Colorado, Hawaii or New England Colorado Association of Legal Support Scholarship Fund is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a full-time student who demonstrates a financial need and enrolls in a legal program, such as secretary, court reporter, legal assistant, paralegal, or pre-law concentration. Visit www.calss.org Colorado Garden Show Scholarship for a student in the field of horticulture. March 15th deadline. See Mrs. Bandy for application. Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Since its inception in 2000, the Pinnacol Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 200 children of injured workers from across Colorado. Eligibility and application information is available at pinnacol.com/foundation
Commitment to Colorado Provides a significant tuition break for lowand-middle income families. To qualify for the program students must file a 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet one of the following requirements: Be eligible for Federal Pell Grant (have an Expected Family contribution of $5,273 or less) Have a family adjusted gross income of $57,000 or less.. In addition, students must: Meet Colorado Residency requirements Be admitted to Colorado State University Be pursuing a first bachelor s degree Enroll full time Have no other financial assistance that exceeds the cost of attendance Maintain satisfactory academic progress Submit FAFSA by August 1st for Fall For complete eligibility requirements, visit sfs.colostate.edu Colorado Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship Awards Will award two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend any accredited college, university or vocational institution. The most important part of the application is the essay, but all parts will be graded, and it is the total score that will determine the final winners. The complete application form and instructions may be downloaded from our organization s website: www.coloradomayflowersociety.org Applications will be due March 1, 2012 21st Century Equipment, LLC is placed to announce a tuition assistance program for 2012. We are offering assistance to qualified individuals to attend the John Deere Ag Tech Program at Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska or Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas. Deadline to apply for the tuition assistance is February 29, 2012. Applications are in mailboxes! John Deere Power Up Program Cargill Community Scholarship Program for 2011-2012 Cargill will award $1,000 scholarships to 350 high-school seniors living near Cargill communities nationwide and provide $200 to each student s school library. Scholarship application and guidelines are online at www.cargill.com Applications require the signature of a Cargill employee Applications are due February 15th University Honors and Leadership Program Each student admitted to the UHL program receives an annual base scholarship of $2,000 for four years (conditioned on maintaining good standing in the UHL program) and may apply for additional UHL and university scholarships. Priority Admission: February 1st Regular Admission: March 30th UHL@ucdenver.edu Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Scholarship The ESA Foundation Board of Directors offers about 150 scholarship a year for deserving United States and International students who meet the criteria of individual endowments. We are a public Foundation and the scholarship program is open to everyone. For information go to: www.epsilonsignmaalpha.org/esa-foundation/ scholaship/how-to-apply www.epsilonsignmaalpha.org/esa-foundation/ scholarship/scholarship-form College of Engineering Exploration Day CSU Exploration Dates: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Registration is free and online at www.engr.colostate.ed/ explore
American Council of the Blind of Colorado Scholarship Applications are in mailboxes for details of requirements...april 21, 2012 Pikes Peak Section of the Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineers Scholarship Information March 31, 2012 Scholarship for students in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electronic engineering technology or mechatronics. See application in mailbox for details.. http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship $500 (Deadline May 30, 2012) Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship $5000 (Deadline: May 30, 2012) Big Dig Scholarship $3,000 (Deadline: June 1, 2012) Man Mac Automatic Scholarship $500 (Deadline: June 15, 2012) The Grand Scholarship $10,000 (Deadline: March 1, 2012) Odenza Marketing Scholarship $500 (Deadline: March 30, 2012) Peyton Tuthill Foundation s Scholarship for survivors homicide for students who have experienced grief and completed grief counseling www.peytontuthill.org Deadline is May 15th.. Cibrowski Family Foundation University of Denver and Colorado School of Mines Scholarships for Engineering and Chemistry Students..Deadline is April 20, 2012 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. www.buickachievers.com February 29, 2012 ABC Associated Builders and Contractors The purpose of the Bob Piper construction Education Scholarship is to encourage youth to enter the construction industry and provide partial funding for their education. Completed application deadline is March 30, 2012. Best Buy Scholarship Apply Dec. 26, 2011 Feb 15, 2012 Students need solid grades plus community service or work experience. Apply online at www.bestbuycommuityrelations.com or www.at15.com Latin American Education Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Colorado Resident Hispanic Heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic Community Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average Recipients are required to fulfill 10 hours of community service Deadline is March 15, 2012.Apply at www.laef.org RBC Wealth Management Colorado Scholarship Fund for students who are planning to pursue a degree in science, mathematics, or engineering. Applications available at www.denverfoundation.org Deadline is March 9, 2012 February 9th Financial Aid Information Session and FAFSA Night 5:00-6:00 PM Information Session in Library 6:00 8:00 PM Complete your FAFSA with a college financial aid advisor in the high school computer lab. Computer space is limited please RSVP to Mrs. Bandy 775-2350 ext 321