http://www.cashmere.wednet.edu/HS/
November
19, 2009
Junior and Seniors are invited to attend.
You
must sign up in the Career Center before
the day of the visit.
Visits are held in the library.
12/14/09 University of Montana-Butte 1:45 p.m. (Monday)
INFORMATIONAL
MEETINGS AT CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOL
2/08/09 6th Annual Scholarship Fair 7:00 p.m. (Monday) Cashmere High School Community Center.
Informational Meetings/On Site College
Visits
University of Washington…Bothell
information session/campus tours…11/3, 12/1, 12/16, 1/7, 1/12. More information www.freshmen.uwb.edu/visits/
11/13/09 Whitman College
Fall Visitors’ Day. 8:45 a.m. – 4:00
p.m. on Whitman’s Campus.
http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/on-campus-programs/fall-visitors-days
11/14/09 (Saturday) DigiPen
Fall Preview Day. www.digipen.edu for more information.
11/16 Montana State
University will host a Pizza Party at Godfathers Pizza, 1014 N. Wenatchee Ave,
Wenatchee, WA. Please RSVP to the Office
of Admissions 1-888-MSU-CATS or e-mail at admissions@montana.edu no later than
noon on 11/16.
11/17 University of
Washington Bothell Engineering Mentor Night.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Held in the North Creek Events Center @ UW Bothell. 40 engineering
professionals from 18 engineering fields available to meet with students. For more information call UW Bothell.
DEADLINE
*******Apply
for Federal Financial Aid for college.
File online. Don’t
procrastinate. www.fafsa.ed.gov
Please be aware that paper FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid) are no longer being mailed to schools by the
Department of Education. You may call
1-800-433-3243 to request a paper application or go to www.edpubs.org. You may also apply online by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You
may pick up a FAFSA worksheet (in
English and Spanish) at Cashmere High School but the final application must be
filed online.
*******The FAFSA priority deadline for first consideration for
other financial aid funds is March 1st 2010 . For more information go to
the financial aid website. http://www.wvc.edu/directory/departments/financialaid/default.asp
SCHOLARSHIP
SEARCH
Knowledge
for College. The following websites may be helpful to you
concerning scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA and other college information. www.CollegeAnswer.com www.CollegeAnswer.com/KFC www.ParentAnswerService.com
A website that links you to all
college sites is www.anycollege.com (previously www.anycollege.net)
I think you will find it very
informative. You
have the opportunity to sign up for a $1000.00 scholarship.
www.SchoolSoup.com has a large database of scholarships
available. Students answer some
questions and are immediately presented with hundreds of scholarships. It’s free and updated daily.
www.MeritAid.com This
site helps students find merit-based scholarships (those based primarily on
grades) offered at particular colleges. It’s an excellent site for students
looking at particular schools to see what types of merit scholarships are
available for them to apply for.
www.acollege.com Explore career
options and find a college based on your goals, interests and location. Connect
to the Washington State community or technical college that’s right for you.
Learn about financial aid, degree options, hot jobs and more.
Other websites to check. www.fastweb.com
www.fastaid.com www.scholarships.com www.collegeboard.org
www.cappex.com www.washingtonschools.org
(Careers that Work Scholarship)
Hispanic
heritage students check out available college scholarships at the Hispanic
Scholarship Fund: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/college.php
Guide to
scholarships for new Americans and minorities.
List of many available scholarships. http://www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Western
Undergraduate Exchange Program offers tuition waiver scholarships for eligible
students. Check out the website at www.wiche.edu/sep/wue for reduced
tuition in neighboring states.
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
If you are planning to attend one
of the following colleges you may apply to the National co-op Scholarship
Program: www.co-op.edu Drexel
University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Pace
University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati,
University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
Check
specific colleges that you are interested in for available scholarships.
Check
big companies/corporations websites such as Target, Wal-Mart, and Sears for
other scholarships.
All
colleges offer scholarships. Please
check online for the college(s) you are interested in to see what is offered
and their deadlines.
If you have
questions or would like help with scholarship/college applications, please
contact our parent volunteer mentor. We need a volunteer. If anyone is interested in helping, please
call Pat Henning at Cashmere High School.
782-2914
Scholarship Information
Naval
Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) $180,000 Scholarship Opportunity.
Must
be U.S. Citizen, between 17-23 by 6/30/10.
Receive
minimum scores on ACT (Math=21, English=22) or SAT (Math=520, Cr. Read=530)
For more information douglas.r.tangen@navy.mil. To apply https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Walter
J. Clore Scholarship for Viticulture and Enology. Must be high school
graduate enrolling in a college/university. Preference will be given to residents of the
State of Washington but not limited to study at a Washington college/university. Selection is based on academic merit,
leadership abilities and interest in the study of enology and/or
viticulture. Deadline: 11/30/09
Washington
Wine Industry Foundation (S.W. (Bill) Preston)Scholarship. Must be graduating senior. Must be planning to enroll
in viticulture or enology programs in Washington State. Selection based
on academic merit, leadership and interest in viticulture/enology. Deadline:
11/20/09
BBB
(Better Business Bureau) 2010 Students of Integrity Scholarship. Must be graduating senior who will be
attending college Fall 2010. GPA 3.5↑. Essay:
Maintaining ethics and integrity in a tough economy. Apply online www.westernwashington.bbb.org/scholarship. Deadline: 12/1/09
AXA
Achievement Scholarship.
Are you active in your community?
Have you led a project that benefits others or overcome personal
challenges? www.axa-achievement.com Deadline:
12/15/09
Get
Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship. Must be graduating senior,
score a 4 on Math or Science WASL or above the 95th percentile on
math section of SAT/ACT. Must be earning a bachelor’s degree in a math/science program at a
Washington college/univ. Have a family income at or below 125% of the
state median family income. Application
and more information at https://apply.collegesuccessfoundation.org/Get/ Deadline:
1/8/10
Profiles
in Courage Essay Contest: Must write
original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political
courage. For more information www.jfklibrary.org Deadline:
1/9/10
Washington
Crossing Foundation. Must be graduating senior.
Must write a one-page essay stating why he/she plans a career in
government service. More information at www.gwcf.org
Deadline: 1/15/10
BKS
Burger King Scholars Program.
Must be high school senior with a GPA of 2.5↑and
a resident of the U.S. Must work
part-time, demonstrate financial need and be actively involved in community
service activities. Apply online http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/. Deadline:
2/1/10
KFC
Colonel’s Scholars Program. Available online 12/1/09 – 2/10/10. Must have plans to pursue a
bachelor’s degree at a public institution within Washington State. Must be graduating senior with a GPA 2.75↑
and be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident.
Application at www.kfcscholars.org
Deadline:
2/10/10
AXA
Achievement Scholarship. Must
be U.S. Citizen/legal resident, senior planning enrollment in a 2/4-year college/university
fall 2010, demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding
achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace and be
recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to student’s achievement. Deadline: 12/15/09
AXA
Achievement Community Scholarship.
Applicants are asked to describe an outstanding achievement they have
accomplished in a non-academic activity or project. The accomplishment may be a long-term
achievement, an activity or a project that occurred in their school, in the
community, or in the workplace. Primary
consideration will be given to the applicant’s demonstrated achievement in a
non-academic area as reported by the applicant and supported by the appraisal
completed by an adult who is not related to the applicant. Consideration will also be given to other
extracurricular activities in school and community, work experience, and the
applicant’s academic record over the past four years.
www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: 2/15/2010
Military
Children Program Scholarship. Children of active duty personnel, reserve/guard/retired military
or survivors of deceased members.
Additional information available www.militaryscholar.org and e-mail militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. Applications available in
Career Center. Deadline: 2/17/10
Washington
Apple Education Foundation Scholarships.
Over sixty scholarships available for graduating
seniors. Pick up a packet in the
Career Center and see which scholarships you qualify for.
One
application for all and the committee will match you to qualifying
scholarships. Deadline: 3/1/10
Ewing C.
Kelly Scholarship. Judged on citizenship and academic achievement. Must be a graduating senior, accepted or have
application pending at an institution of higher learning. Must have composite score
of 20 on ACT or composite score of 1400 on SAT. Must
be U.S. citizen or green card.
Deadline
3/10/10
Fountainhead
Essay Contest Scholarship.
Must write essay 800-1600 words on one of three topics after reading the
book. For more information/questions www..aynrandeducation.com
Deadline: 4/25/10
Numerica
Credit Union Muriel Wenzek Scholarship.
Must have 2.0↑GPA and pursue a degree or be enrolled in a
vocational program as a full time student.
Also must be a member of NCU or be a dependent of a NCU member. Deadline:
5/1/10
Albert
and Fenner Scholarship. Must submit an essay: What do you see as the long term impact of
our current recession on the average family?
How might it affect their future decisions?
Big Sun
Scholarship. Must be senior and involved in a school or community sport.
Must write a short essay “How has your participation in sports affected the
person you are becoming. Apply online.
http://www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline:
6/24/10
APPLICATIONS
WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE/CAREER CENTER