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2008–2009 ACT Test Dates
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Deadline | (Late Fee Required) | | Oct. 25, 2008 | Sept. 19, 2008 | Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2008 | | Dec. 13, 2008 | Nov. 7, 2008 | Nov. 8-20, 2008 | | Feb. 7, 2009 | Jan. 6, 2009 | Jan. 7-16, 2009 | | Apr. 4, 2009 | Feb. 27, 2009 | Feb. 28-Mar. 13, 2009 | | June 13, 2009 | May 8, 2009 | May 9-22, 2009 |
The additional late registration fee is $18. Bishop LeBlond's high school code number for the ACT is 262-905
Students are encouraged to register online.
Act Registration Website: http://www.act.org/aap/ The Fall ACT prep classes are already in session and being completed. In the Spring, there will be another round of classes. We will add those to the website when they become available. The following are some of the scholarship opportunities currently available. Please contact Mrs. Lister for more information. Check this website often for updated listings of more opportunities. FastWeb is a good free Scholarship search site. It advertises having access to 600,000 scholarships worth $1 billion. Some are unusual, but it can be interesting as well as informative. Cappex.com This is a website for finding lots of different scholarships. The Visual Arts Freshman Scholarship from at the University of Kansas Requirements: accepted to KU by 12/1/08 on-line application 3 essay questions portfolio for review GPA of 3.0 AT of 22 The American Legion Scholarship Programs Requirements: resident of Missouri descendant of a veteran The scholarships available are : Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship Fund - for those who have attended Boys' or Girls' state M.C. Murphy Memorial Nurse Training Fund - for those training to be a nurse, C average Joseph J. Frank Scholarship - must have attended Boys' or Girls' State Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship - for those who are currently members of the American Legion Erma W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - for student planning a degree in education; 500 word essay required Shane Dean Voiles Memorial Scholarship - athletic or scholastic abilities and leadership, deeply involved in community and school activities All American Legion Scholarships are due April 20, 2009 University of Missouri School of Business Robert J. Trulaske, Sr., Scholarship Requirements: ACT of 22 top 2/3 of class complete FAFSA $7000.00
Harry and Ann Cornell Leadership Program from the School of Business Requirements: essay about leadership goals ACT 28 previous leadership experience $1000.00 or laptop computer Contact materials of address and phone number are available in the Counselor's office An interesting website for ACT and SAT practice and other information: http://www.number2.com/ ESA Foundation Scholarship Requirements: 1 page application letter 2 letters of recommendatiion transcript 3.0 GPA ACT 22 $5.00 processing fee Due 2/1/09 Cotillion for Achievement Requirements: for students who are active scholastically, for their extracurricular activities, and for their community involvement short essy (150 words) school reference form transcript references Due 11/14/08 AXA Foundation for students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination, and the ability to succeed in college, and who have respect for self, family and community Due 12/15/08 Sarah Beth McCoy Foundation Scholarship Requirements: completed application form returned to school counselor $1000.00 Due 2/1/09 DAR Good Citizen Essay Requirements: dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism 2 letters of recommendation an essay which is to be administered under the supervision of a faculty, to be completed in one sitting within a 2 hour time limit State winner receives an award of at least $250.00 Due 12/12/08 SAE's 2009 Engineering Scholarships more than 60 corporate and university sponsored scholarships to qualified students interested in the study of engineering and related sciences Deadline: December 1, 2008 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Requirements: high school senior achievement based capacity to lead hours dedicated to community service 250 awards annually C.R. Johnston Scholarship for the University of Missouri- Columbia majoring in animal sciences parents must be members of Missouri Farm Bureau demonstrate academic achievement and have a record of leadership in agriculture MFB Foundation for Agriculture Scholarship must be pursuing a degree in agriculture parents must be members of Farm Bureau This site includes programs offered by the Department of Education, Commerce, and Labor, as well as other Federal and State agencies. Some benefits are : Pell Grants, Parent loans, Student Support Services, Federal Work-Study, Teacher Award, etc. College Scholarship Search and Financial Aid Information available at www.scholarships.com/success This is a free college scholarship search on the internet Check the website; go to Programs; Go to Scholarships and find the various awards and requirements. Paper forms are available in the Counselor's office
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