Class of 2014 who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online in just a few easy steps. Visit: http://www.wendysheisman.com/ for details on how to apply
UCA is hosting "Bear Necessities for Juniors on April 6, 2013. To register please visit uca.edu/admissions/bear-necessities-for-juniors/ or call 800-243-8245 for more information
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering an opportunity to allow thirty upper-level high school students from across the state to further their interest in conservation iniatives and discover career paths in the science of conservation. Application for the The Youth Conservation Institute and additional information may be found at
www.agfc.com
The Kathryn Van Patten Scholarship is available to apply for on line at arcf.org (go to "scholarships" and follow instructions). You will need to fill out the online account information.
The 2012-13 Arkansas Association of conservation Districs "Dave Ferguson" Scholarship Contest application is available in the Guidance Center. Students interstrested in pursuing a conservation-related course of study at an accredited Arkansas college or university may apply. Applications available in the Guidance Center.
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is offering their scholarship for eligible dependent children and grandchildren of AgHeritage FCS customer-owners. Applications available in the Guidance Center.
Seniors and Parents of Seniors: College Goal Sunday will be held on March 10 at 2:00 at a variety of sites, including ASU Beebe. This event is a one-day opportunity to help students and families complete the applications for financial aid for education beyond high school, the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Arkansas Universal Scholarship Application (YOUniversal). Go to arcollegegoalsunday.org for a complete listing of sites and further information including what you need to take with you. Note that you do not have to be planning on attending the college you choose for College Goal Sunday, all sites are open to all students.
If you are interested in a career in engineering and construction, The Society of American MIlitary Engineers will be hosting camps. Information may be found at http://samecamps.org
Mississippy State University is hosting their Spring Preview Day on March 18th. for more information visit:
www.statement.msstate.edu
ASU-Beebe Preview Day is Friday, March 1st. Register online at
www.asub.edu
UAM priority deadline for scholarship applications is March 1st.
Seniors...The 2013 Ernest Whitelaw-Don Kinney Scholarship awarded by The American Indian Center of Arkansas is offering their scholarship. Indian documentation (CDIB card) from a federally recognized tribe is required. Application available at www.arindianctr.org
The Arkansas Chapter of Associated General Contractors' Education Foundation is awarding a scholarship to graduating high school seniors that are interested in construction or related fields (engineering, architecture, etc.) For more information, see Mrs. Cleveland in the Guidance Center.
Service Academy Orientation Day for the Second Congressional Districe will be held on February 21. 2013 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Rock Central High School Library. In attendance will be representatives from: The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, The U.S. Naval Academy, The U.S. coast Guard Academy, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Air force Academy. RSVP to Mr. John Lovell by phone at 501-324-5941 or by e-mail at john.lovell@mail.house.gov
2013 Student-View Scholarship program is available. Simply lon on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in our your area. Scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. Deadline is April 21, 2013.
Any Senior wishing to pursue a degree in any field of aeronautics, please see Mrs. Cleveland for a copy of the Lt. Timothy W. Kehler Scholarship.
Attention Juniors...if your parents or guardians are members of First Electric Cooperative and you are interested in attending their Youth Tour in Washington D.C., please come by the Guidance Center for an application. The tour will be held
... June 15-20 and winners will be selected based on information supplied on the applications and personal interviews. for more information visit www.firstelectric.coop and look under the "Community" tab.
Seniors whose parents or guardians are customers of First Electric Cooperative Corporation should come by the Guidance Center and pick up a scholarship application. Must have a GPA of 3.0 through the first semester of their senior year. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2013.
The University of Arkansas at Monticello is hosting Weevil Welcome Days for seniors on Friday, February 8, and Monday February 11th from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Please call 870-460-1026 or toll free at 1-800-844-1826 to reserve a place for either date by February 1st! www.uamont.edu
Attention Parents and Students: Having a plan for the remainder of high school is essential to keeping you or your teen on the road to college. Visit Make a Plan at www.bigfuture.org to help find a path to college.
Attention Seniors...if you are planning to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry are encouraged to apply for the Buick Achievers Scholarship. Visit their websit at www.buickachievers.com
Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for the Best Buy Scholarship Program. Apply online at http://pr.bby.com/
Seniors interested in applying at the University of Arkansas Science Scholars program may do so until February 1, 2013. Please visit http://www.ualr.edu/admissions
Please visit www.zinch.com/webinar for free expert advice for students on college admissions.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is offering their scholarship to graduating African American students planning to pursue a degree at an accredited 4 year Arkansas college or university during the 2013-14 academic year. For more information visit the Guidance Center! Deadline to apply is March 16th!
Victorious Foundation 2013 International Youth Essay Contest information is available in the Guidance Center. Ages 11-18 are eligible to compete. For more information visit the Guidance Center.
Optimist Essay Contest 2013 applications are available to youth under the age of 19, but they cannot have graduated high school. Must be submitted to the club chair by February 13th. For Application, please see Mrs. Cleveland in the Guidance Center.
If you are or your parents are members of White County Farm Bureau, scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Center! Deadline is April 13, 2012 and MUST be returned to the White County Farm Bureau office!
The American Legion Department of Arkansas is offering 4 scholarships, state wide, in the amount of $2,000.00. For a list of eligibility requirements, please see Mrs. Cleveland in the Guidance Center.
UCA has a couple of important deadlines approaching that I wanted to share with you.
*Honors College Application - January 31(Application can be found at honors.uca.edu.)
*Academic Scholarship Deadline - February 16 (Students with a 23 on the ACT and 3.25 GPA and are fully admitted by this date will qualify.)
Approximately 150 scholarships are awarded annually by the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation to help students pursue career training. For more information visit:
www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
Students interested in the field of cosmetology...please visit: http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships.php for information concerning scholarship opportunitites!
Harding University College of Pharmacy camp will be held June 16-21, 2013. For application see Mrs. Cleveland in the Guidance Center. You may also visit: www.harding.edu/pharmacy for more information.
The updated information and application are now available for this summer’s pharmacy camp at UAMS; go to http://pharmcollege.uams.edu/pharmacycamp.
The Burger King Scholars Program is open for high school seniors, Burger King employees, their dependent children or spouses. For more information and to apply, please go to www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
Students who will be attending University of Arkansas and are interested in becoming a student athletic trainer at the U of A, please have them come by the Guidance Center for an application.
Students who are interested in possibly applying for the Naval Academy their senior year will have the opportunity to meet with a midshipman to discuss the process of preparing for applying. This is open to any student 9th -12th Grade. Interested students MUST sign up in the Guidance Center by November 19. The midshipman will be on campus on November 20th at 12:30.
If you are interested in attending Lipscomb University and have scored a 30 or better on the ACT or 1320 or better on the SAT you are eligible to apply for Lipscomb's full-tuition Trustee Scholarship. For more information go to: www.golipscomb.com In addition, National Merit Semi-Finalists receive a full-tuition scholarship plus $2000 and National Merit Finalists receive a full-ride scholarship that includes tuition, room, board and fees.
Attention Seniors interested in attending The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville...Scholarship Priority Deadline is tomorrow, November 1st! Please do NOT miss this important deadline!
The 2013 University of Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship Application is now available. The criteria to apply is: (1.)Be an incoming freshman admitted as degree-seeking student to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (2) 3.60 or higher High School GPA (3) ACT composite of 24 (1090 SAT) or higher. The priority deadline: is December 1, 2012 Final deadline: February 1, 2013. The application is available at www.arkansasalumni.org/freshmanscholarships.
DONAGHEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Seniors who are interested in applying for the Donaghey Scholars Program (a scholarship totaling $60,000-$80,000) should visit www.ualr.edu/donagheyscholars to review the criteria and see more information. UALR is hosting a Donaghey Scholars Program Sampler Day on November 8 for high school seniors to receive a “sample” of what a Donaghey Scholar would be involved in. Seating is limited. To attend go to dsp@ualr.edu or call 501-569-3389. In addition, to look at all of the scholarships offered by UALR go to ualr.edu/scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply by the “priority deadline” of February 1.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 6th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 14, 2013
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors...Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting their 2013 Summer Experiences for High School Students. For more information visit:
http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu or call 1-866-209-0691
A listing of scholarships for Arkansas Hispanic Students is available in the Guidance Center. See Mrs. Cleveland for more details!
AXA Achievement Scholarship application is available online at www.axa-achievement.com
An online college fair is scheduled to take place next week on October 24-25, 2012. This All Access Zone event includes the most colleges, more video chats, and even more presentations to help students of all demographics choose a school, get accepted and succeed in college. At the event, students can:
· Chat live with their choice of 300+ colleges and universities, including Henderson State University
· Video chat with current college students to get a real feel for college life.
· Get expert tips on writing a student essay, preparing for the SAT/ACT, and more.
· Enter our largest scholarship giveaway to date, available for only two days.
Click on the All Access Zone flyer for details.
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