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GUIDANCE DEPT
November 17, 2001
Attend our Financial Aid Planning Night
on Nov 20, 2008 at 6:30 held in the
AHS Media Center!
information provided by EducationQuest
Winning the scholarship game
Follow these tips
to increase your chances of earning scholarships:
Don’t pay for scholarship searches. Free scholarship search
sites are available on the Internet including ScholarshipQuest at
www.educationquest.org which has over 1,600 state and local
awards.
Visit your guidance counselor weekly for information about
local scholarships. Guidance counselors are Mrs K. Kudrna and Mrs
K. Bucy.** Don't forget
Financial Aid Information Night is on Nov 20th at 6:30 pm in the
AHS media center.
Get organized. Place scholarship applications in deadline
order and prioritize each award. Local awards and college-specific
applications deserve top priority because you're more likely to
earn them. Keep a notebook of copies of your applications and
deadline dates.
Continually update your activities, honors and volunteer or paid
jobs using the Activities Resume at www.educationquest.org.
Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores by taking the exam in
the spring of your junior year and again in the fall of your senior
year. Visit the Guidance office for Practice ACT/SAT tests.
Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or
counselor. Encourage them to write specific examples of your
leadership skills. Give them advance notice, a
copy of your data sheet, resume' and a specific deadline. Have your
three references begin their letters by Dec 1, 2008!
Get an early start on essays. Describe your interests, hopes
for the future, and leadership abilities.Update your data sheet and
resume'- Start a notebook or file folder with necessary
documents!
Pay close attention to grammar, spelling and neatness. Ask
at least two people to proofread your application. Neatness
counts!
Scholarship Resources Scholarship Resources
on the Web :
www.educationquest.org
www.scholarshipmonkey.com
www.ScholarshipExperts.com
https://studentaid2.ed.gov/logon.asp
www.Schoolsoup.com
www.Scholarships.com
www.Collegeboard.com
www.meritaid.com
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
College Zapps- online service is offering a $5,000 scholarship to all seniors who are legal citizens of the USA. It's called the Ridiculously Fast & Easy Way to Fund the Future. apply at website www.collegezapps.com deadline is Dec 29, 08
Neb City Apple Corps- offers two $250 scholarships to students who have participated in vocal or instrumental music all 4 years in high school. Has a GPA of 3.0 +, applications in Guidance office.Deadline is Feb 1, 2009
Hastings College- offers the Walter Scott Scholarshipto qualified candidates. Amounts range from $8,000 to full tuition paid. Must rank kin top 20% of graduating class ACT score 26+ Apply online at www.hastings.edu Deadline is Jan 9th, 2009
Nebraska State College System: (Peru, Chadron, Wayne): is offering 2 competitive scholarships for 2009 graduates:The Governor's Opportunity Award: must have scored b/t 21-24 on ACT, complete application and submit essay. Deadline is Dec 1, 2008 The Board of Trustee's Scholarship: score at least a 25 on ACT, must submit application and a written recommendation.
Deadline Jan 15, 2009 Both applications are in Guidance office
SECC-Scholarships for High School Seniors who rank in top half of graduating class. Only online applications will be accepted, then immediately provide SECC with copy of HS transcript, class rank and GPA. Deadline is Nov 22,2008 Dec 1, 2008 Apply online at: www.southeast.edu/admissions/fin_scholarships.asp
Northwest Missouri State Univ-freshman majoring in Accounting, attending NWMS fulltime Apply for the Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship Amount is $450.00 and the Karen Hawkins Memorial Scholarship. Need letter of recommendation and a one-to-two page essay. Applications are in Guidance office Deadline is March 1, 09
Northwest Missouri State Univ.- freshman majoring in Business, amount is $1950.00 (non-renewable, one time award) Application available in Guidance office.Deadline December 1, 2008
American Legion-is currently offering 11 different scholarships for direct descendants, step children and step grandchildren of UA Wartime veterans. See guidance office for individual scholarship apps. Deadlines are March 1, 2009
Merit Aid-there is $11 billion in merit scholarships available . Check out the this scholarship database at www.meritaid.com and apply!
$2,500 available at theChristian Connector! Free Christian college information as well as a scholarship drawing available at www.christianconnector.com website. May also do college info searches!
2009 Peter Kiewit Foundation Legacy Scholarship-will be awarded to 50 Nebraska Seniors.Must be ranked in the top 20% of graduating class. May be used to attend any 4 year college/university.Applications available in the Guidance office.Deadline is Jan 1, 2009
Women and Minorities- three unique websites that list multiple scholarships:
Research for Women
& Minorities Underrepresented in the Sciences
http://www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html
Tylenol
Scholarships
http://scholarship.tylenol.com/
Undergraduate Scholarships
(Health)
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program- Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded by a random drawing! No essays to write! Apply online at: www.usbank.com/studentbanking
Burger King Scholars-$1000 scholarships avail to all eligible seniors. Must have GPA of 2.5 +, must work part time an avg of 15+ hours a week,must actively be involved in community service activities. Log on to www.bk.com/scholars Deadline is Jan 1, 2009
AXA-Achievement Scholarships-To qualify- you must demonstrate: ambition and drive, respect for self, family and Community, and the ability to succeed in college. One winner from each state! A $2,000 award : apply at this website:
www.axa-achievement.com Deadlines are Dec 15, 2008 and Feb 15, 09
Peru State College-is offering a Campus Citizen Award Scholarship-$2000 tuition waiver for up to 2 years. Requires a 2.75 GPA, a 20 or above on ACT, a Contract to live on the PSC campus Check out website application: www.peru.edu/scholarships Deadline is January 15, 2009
Peru State College Cooperating School Scholarship- pays one-half tuition up to 16 hours per term. Must be in top half of graduating class. Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher while at PSC. Applications in Guidance office. Deadline is Jan 18, 2009
NWMSU- Alumni Scholarship-for first time freshman who are a son/daughter of a Northwest graduate. $500.00, nonrenewable. NWMSU-Academic Excellence Scholarships- worth $2500.00 must have an ACT composite score of 27, and GPA minimum 2.0 NO Separate application is required for the NWMSU scholarships. Awarded based on the Admissions Index. Deadline Fall 2009
Wayne State College- Academic Excellence Scholarship- is a full tuition award, renewable for up to 128 credit hours of study. Student must maintain a 3.3 GPA. Must have ACT score. Form available in Guidance Office. Deadline is Dec 1, 2008
The Asian Pacific Islander Organizationis offering up to 5 scholarships worth $1000 each to deserving Asian or Pacific Islander students who wish to pursue or are admitted to an accredited 4 year or 2 year institution. The scholarship is awarded to students who plan to earn a degree in agriculture, natural resource conservation, computer science, or engineering. Application forms and more information can be found in the Guidance office or at www.apio.org.
Nebraska Academy of Sciences-Scholarship amount varies between $100-$1,000 for any senior planning on attending college in Nebraska. Requires scholarship application, essay, transcript. Access the website at http://neacadsci.org/Info/Scholarship.htm> to see application. May also call 402-472-2644 . Deadline is March 1, 2009
Nebraska Cottey College Scholarships- Two $1,000 and one $1,500 scholarships from the Neb. State Chapter of P.E.O.- Applicant must be a female 1st or 2nd year student at Cottey College. Schol. Applications and further criteria available from Patricia Poppe at rp.poppe@yahoo.com Deadline is Feb 15, 2009
SAE International- announces more than 60 scholarships! Engineering scholarships are offered to qualified seniors interested in Engineering and related sciences. For full details and application go to website: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm Deadline is Dec 1, 2008
The Nemaha Valley Masonic Lodge scholarship has been increased from $300 to $400. The Lincoln Community Foundation is pleased to announce that they have a scholarship for students who live outside of Lancaster County. Check out the website at HYPERLINK "http://www.lcf.org" www.lcf.org.
A $2,000 scholarship is available to a high school senior who is a member of a Masonic Youth Organization. See the guidance office for application information..
Gates Millenium Scholarship- Offered by Bill and Melinda Gates. Full tuition will be paid if the student meets Pell Grant Eligibility. Criteria includes: GPA minimum of 3.3, must be African American/Indian/Asian/Hispanic American descent. Applications are in Guidance office. Deadline is Jan 12, 2009
State of Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs offers two programs that assist with the cost of tuition. They can be used alone or in a combination with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Programs. There is a Waiver of Tuition Program and a Reservist Credit Program. There are 13 approved Nebraska colleges involved. Please see the guidance office for further details and/or applications.
NATA- Nebraska Aviation Trades Association- offers 2009 NATA scholarships to any NEB HS Senior or individual continuing their education. Must be recommended by a member of the NATA. Must write 400 word essay -topic is "How Agricultural Aviation Helps Farmers and Consumers". See Application in Guidance office.Deadline is March 15, 2009
The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites enrolling freshmen to apply for departmental scholarships. Go online to cba.unomaha.edu to get more information. Application materials are also in the guidance office.
Susan G. Komen scholarship is for students that have lost a parent to breast cancer. Go online to http://www.koman.org/grants for details.
National Energy Federal Credit Union will be awarding fifteen $1,000 scholarships. Forms and applications are available at the credit union and online at http://www.ne-fcu.org
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship is for seniors planning to attend a college, university, community or technical school that is part of the Nebraska state public college system. That includes 13 Nebraska colleges. There is an application form with details in the guidance office. You may also check it out at http://buffettscholarships.org
Nebraska Machinery Company has opportunities to attend Central Community College (in Hastings) for students wishing to become heavy equipment and agricultural diesel technicians. Covers tuition, books along with tools and tool box. There are details and applications in the guidance office www.nebraskamachinery.com Deadline is Feb 1, 2009
Union Bank and Nelnet offer scholarships that are online at HYPERLINK "http://www.asapubt.com" http://www.asapubt.com They also have an application for you to “Enter To Win” up to $25,000 a year for college! Please see the details and form in the guidance office.
Lincoln Community Foundation- offers Grants/Scholarships. Application materials for the 2009-2010 school year will be updated later this year and will be available on their web site and in hard-copy format on or about February 1, 2009 Questions may be directed to Deb Shoemaker at (888) 448-4668 Log On and search Scholarship List at www.lcf.org
University of Kansas offers scholarships and audition dates for piano, organ, voice, dance, band & orchestra instruments and jazz rhythm section. Ask in the guidance office for details.
Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship is offered to seniors planning to enroll in a Nebraska college or university and pursue a degree in one of the following: Advertising, Marketing, Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design or Desktop Publishing. You may print an application from their web site at http://www.sramarketing.com
Need A Lift? Look at the 152 page book, provided by the American Legion. It lists scholarships, grants, and loans for students and also contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran's dependents. This book is available on the web at: http://www.needalift.org
Good Samaritan Society Auburn STAR Team is offered to seniors going into Health Care. There are two scholarships worth $250 each. Apply in guidance office by Jan 15, 2009.
UNL - Raikes School is offered to seniors majoring in computer science and management. Will pay for room & board for four years. Apply online by Nov 24, 2008 @ http://raikes.unl.edu
Nebraska Wesleyan University- offers competitive, academic and talent scholarships. Deadlines vary, but most are due between January and March 2009. Check out the Wesleyan scholarships at the web site: www.FindOutNWU.com
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