November Scholarships
Nov 2, 2009 High School
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.
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