By Sharon Petrus, high school counselor

ACT National ACT High School Poster Concept Contest – Applicants must design a poster (including visuals and tag line) that from their perspective encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT test as heir college entrance exam.  Go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest.  Deadline:  January 30, 2010

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program – The scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal residents.  Go to www.afsascholarship.org/information.htm.  Deadline:  May 3, 2010

Arkansas State University Preview Day – Parents and students may visit the ASU campus.  To register go to http://admissions.astate.edu

Colonel’s Scholars – Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA, must enroll in a public, in-state college or university, must pursue a bachelor’s degree, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  Applications will be available from December 1, 2009 until February 10, 2010 at  www.kfcscholars.org.  Deadline:  February 10^, 2010.

FastWeb – This is a free scholarship search with $1 billion in scholarships.  Go to www.fastweb.com.

Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium will be held March 25 – 27 2010, at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.  This symposium is open to grades 9 – 12.  It will allow students to hear world and nationally-known scientists speak on their research interests, visit laboratories of practicing scientists in industries and universities, and compete for university scholarships and a chance to attend the National JSHS Symposium.  Students may apply for scholarship to cover the cost of the Symposium or pay $140 fee to attend.  Apply at http://www.umsl.edu/~sep/ Deadline December 1, 2009

Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search service and financial aid information resource.

Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarship – Seniors who plan to attend college and major in an area related to soils, water, natural resources, environment, agriculture, biology or other related fields are encouraged to apply.  $2,000, $1,000  Other scholarships, grants, and opportunities are available at this site. Apply at:  http://swcs.missouri.edu Deadline:  November 30, 2009

The Christian Connector, Inc. – The Christian Connector provides a free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing.  Students can log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.  No Deadline given.

University of Kansas is holding audition Days.  Audition Application Forms are available at http://music.ku.edu/music/.

University of Missouri – Kansas City is holding audition Days.  Go to http://conservatory.umkc.edu for a list of specific dates.  Audition requests must be received in writing at least 30 days in advance of the audition date.

US Bank Internet Scholarship Program – US Bank will award (30 – 40) $1,000 scholarships in a random drawing.  There are no specific requirements and no essays to write.  Apply online at usbank.com/studentloans.