Guidance Department
 

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES

 DAY/DATE                                           COLLEGE                                                             PLACE

 Saturday, 2/2                                        Bridgewater College                                          Bridgewater, VA
 Saturday, 2/16                                     Johnson & Wales University                              Providence, RI
 Sunday, 2/17                                        University of Tampa                                           Tampa, FL
 Saturday, 2/23                                     Western New England College                           Springfield, MA 

INFORMATION SESSIONS

 DAY/DATE                                           COLLEGE                                                             PLACE

 Sunday, 2/10                                        Mt. St. Vincent                                                     Riverdale, NY 

     OTHER DATES TO NOTE

 3/1          SAT exam  

SCHOLARSHIPS

 1)       Best Buy is awarding over 1,700 scholarships of various amounts.  Recipients are selected based on academic achievements and volunteer work.  You must apply online at https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/.  The deadline is 2/15/08.

2)       The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring The National Co-op Scholarship Program (deadline 2/15/08).  They are offering 185 merit co-op scholarships to students who have a B+ or better.  You must write an essay as part of the application.  See your counselor for more information.

3)       The Ronald McDonald House Charities is offering scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational opportunities.  You must attend a two- or four-year college or university in the fall of 2008 and submit the completed application with supporting documentation.  The deadline is 2/15/08.

4)       The AXA Achievement Scholarship (deadline 2/15/08) awards up to $15,000 in scholarships to students who show ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and the ability to succeed in college.  Visit www.axa-achievement.com for details.

5)       KFC is looking for outstanding seniors with financial need to qualify for the Colonel’s Scholars program.  You must enroll in a 4-year SUNY or CUNY school, be a US citizen or permanent resident and maintain a 2.75 GPA.  The online application will be available from January 1 to February 15.  Go to www.kfcscholars.org to apply. 

6)       The Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to selected women who plan to major in Physical Education Teacher Education.  The deadline for submission is 3/1/08.  Visit http://nysahperd.org/deitz_scholarship.htm for an application and further information or see your counselor if you plan on majoring in Physical Education.

7)       Discover Colleges provides a free private college information service as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing.  Log onto www.discovercolleges.com to be entered for the drawing.

8)       Key Bank is giving away a $5,000 scholarship each month from February until June 2008.  All you need to do is enter once each month for five chances to win.  Go to www.key.com/take5 to enter.

9)       AES Engineers is offering a $500 scholarship (deadline 9/15/08).  Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of these two questions:

·         What do you consider to be the single most important problem that is facing society today? Why?

·         Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.  Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php to apply.