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2010–2011 ACT Test Dates
The additional late registration fee is $18. Bishop LeBlond's high school code number for the ACT is 262-905 The counseling office has received information from MWSU concerning the ACT prep classes to be held on Saturdays from Sept. 18 to Oct. 16. For more information and the application forms, see Mrs. Lister. Also available to assist with necessary ACT skills are the ACT Prep Shops hosted by NWMSU. The one in St. Joseph is Saturday, Sept. 18. Mrs. Lister has details. Wendy High School Heisman recognition is now self-nominating. This award is available for 2010/2011 seniors who have participated in at least one sport and are school and community leaders. Apply at http://www.wendysheisman.com/ then click "Apply Now" for more information and application procedures. As part of the registration you must select a school administrator to review your application. Application cards are available from Mrs. Lister or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 800-205-6367. The deadline is Oct. 3 2010.For a general college scholarship base, try www.SchoolSoup.com. There's lots of information, some of which may be pertinent to you and your student. Volunteer opportunity at Rising Son Youth Ranch: this is a horse riding camp with a therapy program, looking for volunteers. Needed are people to help with the children, assist with preparing the child and horse to be ridden, and perhaps help teach horsemanship. See Mrs. Lister for more information and volunteer descriptions. We have received application forms for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. These are available in the Counselor's office. This award is sponsored by Soroptimist International for young women between 14 and 17 who are outstanding volunteers in our community. There are a number of American Legion Scholarships available for students who are descendant of a veteran with at least 90 days of active service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge. Among those offered are one for boys who attended the American Legion Boys State of Missouri, for a student studying to be a registered nurse, for a student planning to obtain a degree in education. See Mrs. Lister for the appropriate forms. 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. A scholarship for students with at least one disabled parent There are a number of Missouri Scholarships including areas of Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, etc. contact Diane S. Olson at 573-893-1414 or
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Nestle Very Best in Youth Award For students ages 13-18 who excel academically and show the potential to lead others. To apply and receive $1000 to donate to the student's favorite charity to to http://verybestinyouth.nestleusa.com. Further information is also available on this website. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010. Prudential Spirit of Community Award Have you made a difference through volunteering over the past year? You could win $1000 and advance in competition for a trip to Washington, D.C. this prestigious award is sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. To apply visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit. Click on "Apply Now" and follow the directions. Deadline: Nov 1, 2010. The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America provides scholarships to area seniors who have a history of asthma and allergies. $1000.00 Get applications in the Counselor's office An interesting website for ACT and SAT practice and other information: New site for general scholarships: www.MeritAid.com Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Requirements: high school senior achievement based capacity to lead hours dedicated to community service 250 awards annually www.coca-colascholars.org Click on Coca-Cola Four Year Award for Seniors 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 The official website for the U.S. Government financial aid is www.GovBenefits.gov 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 The American Legion with a website of www.missourilegion.org has a number of scholarship programs available. 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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