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ATTENTION PARENTS:
NEW SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS (as of August 11th, 2010): AES Engineers Scholarship: This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the "scholarship" page at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. AES Engineering Solutions will be awarding $500 to the winner. Deadline: October 8, 2010. Veterans of Foreign Wars "Voice of
Democracy" Audio Essay Scholarship: Students grades 9-12 write
and
record a 3-5 minute essay on this year's theme: "Does UVU Mechatronic Scholarships: Navy ROTC Scholarship: These
scholarships are
valued at up to $180,000 each, depending on the school selected,
and can
be used at over 160 of the top colleges and universities across the DFW International/Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities: In 2009, Dallas-Fort Worth International Community Alliance created this excellent website: www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Scholarship_Guide.pdf. It’s not only excellent information for new Americans and minorities, but is also excellent for anyone pursing a post high school education. This website helps in preparing for college by offering a timeline for high school students plus information regarding college prep curriculum and tests for college admission. It gives information on how to enroll in college including how to select a school, types of colleges and college applications. There’s also a section on financial aid including the FAFSA, scholarships, loans and other informational resources. A directory of scholarships including scholarships for international study is at the end. This is well worth reading, especially during your freshman year of high school, but is valuable information to read even during your senior year. Mexican
American
Legal Defense and Educational Fund General Scholarships: Various
general scholarships put together by the Mexican American Legal Defense
and Educational Fund. See http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships.pdf for
a list of the many scholarships available. Contact each scholarship
provider for applications and details about updated requirements and deadlines. Other Scholarship/Financial Aid Search Links: Back to College (TAP Programs): www.back2college.com/tapprograms.htm Brand Essay Competition: www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm College Board Scholarships: apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp CollegeNet's Scholarship Database: www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app FAFSA On The Web: www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Fastweb: www.fastweb.com Fin Aid: www.finaid.org Finance in the Classroom: financeintheclassroom.org GE & LULAC Scholarships Funds: www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html Guaranteed Scholarships: www.guaranteed-scholarships.com Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits: www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html International Students Scholarships & Aid Help: www.iefa.org Regents Scholarship: www.utahsbr.edu SallieMae's Scholarship Search: www.SallieMae.com/scholarship ScienceNet Scholarship Listing: www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html Scholarship Quest Helper: www.scholarshipquesthelper.com/ (PLEASE NOTE: This site has been shut down due to a trademark infringement of our site name. We will notify all clients of our new site location within a few days. The B.Davis scholarship is still available and all current applications are still valid.) Student.gov: www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public Utah Futures: www.utahfutures.org Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority: www.uheaa.org Zinch: www.zinch.com See link on the left called "Guide to Post High School Planning" for more information. UVU Individualized Tutoring: UVU Tutors offer a broad range of help from test taking skills and training to mentoring, tracking, and school/teacher networking. All services for students k-16 for $15/hour for Provo/Orem area and $17/hour for other areas. For more information or to sign up, contact the Tutoring Partnership at 801.863.6800 or see www.uvu.edu/partnerships. Gallons for Grades: Eligible students may download their best grade report from the 2009/2010 academic year to Tesoro beginning June 1, 2010 at www.TesoroGallonsFor Grades.com or via mail with appropriate sumission form also found at their website. An "A" average grade earns a $10 Tesoro reward card and an average "B" grade earns a $5 reward card. These may be redeemed for gas, food or merchandise at any participating Tesoro location. Deadline: August 31, 2010. Wendy's High
School Heisman: For both senior boy and girl
high school
athletes who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership.
Must have
at least a "B" average and participate in at least one
school-sponsored sport. One boy and one girl will win a $10 Wendy's
gift card
and a Wendy's HS Heisman patch. The first 41,000 students to complete
the
application will win a Wendy's Gift Card in amounts ranging from $5 to
$50. To
apply go online at: www.wendysheisman.com. Deadline: October 3,
2010. Educator.com: An online educational tool that brings together the best and most effective teachers in the country to help answer your questions in school. Covered areas include high school and university topics in mathematics, science, and computer programming. Video lectures include graphics and ability to pinpoint where your subject of interest is explained. To learn more see: www.educator.com, view the introductioin video and try one of the free sample lectures. Please note there is a cost for this online service. UVU Financial Aid Workshop: UVU will be offering free Financial Aid workshops, every 2nd Thursday throughout the upcoming year. These events will generally be help in a computer lab in the Sorenson Student Center (Rm. 213A) from 6-8 PM. Parents and student alike can come learn about the FAFSA, receive help completing their applications, and meet with Financial Aid counselors. For more information call Hali Nielsen at 801.863.8731.Orem's Junior Miss Scholarship Program: This program is an official local preliminary of the America's Junior Miss scholarship program that awards college scholarships to young women who have distinguished themselves at school and in their communities. Orem's JM winner will advance to state competition at Utah's JM and that winner competes in the national competition, America's JM, in Mobile, Alabama. All State Junior Misses will compete for a share of at least $150,000 in cash scholarships. For details and to apply online, see: www.ajm.org/about/state_programs/utah/local_programs/orem/. Practical Dental Assisting of Utah: Have you ever thought about a career in dentistry? This dental assisting training is a 10 week program taught in a state-of-the-art facility in Lindon by highly trained dental personnel. Students learn by doing, instead of solely listening in class. Classes are held once a week from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm on Friday or Saturday. Tuition is $2995 and internship hours are available with in-house dentist. See Mrs. Miller in Counseling for brochures or call 801.796.6882 or Kim at 801.369.1563. Wellesley College Announces New NO-LOAN/LOW-LOAN Financial Aid Policy: As of 2008-09, Wellesley will eliminate loans for low-income students and reduce or keep loans at their historically low levels for students who qualify. Wellesley will also raise scholarship or grant aid beyond its already generous yearly increases. This plan will eliminate loans for students from families with calculated incomes under $60,000. It will reduce loans by one-third for students from families with calculated incomes between $60,000 and $100,000. For more information see Mrs. Miller in Counseling or their website at: www.wellesley.edu/Admission. Harvard College Financial Aid Policy: Since December 2007, Harvard College has implemented a financial aid policy to ensure families with incomes below $60,000 are not asked to contribute to the cost of sending their children to Harvard. For more information see www.admissions.college.harvard.edu. From Marshall University: Marshal University offers the new "Online College Courses in the High School Program" for students who want the opportunity to jump-start their college careers earning University credit totally online. High school students receive a special discounted rate of $366 for an online three-hour course. Marshall recently hosted a 30 minute webinar on their OCCHS Program that can be viewed by typing into a browser: http://mubreeze01.marshall.edu/p52149439/. For more information see Mrs. Miller or go to: www.marshall.edu/occhs. QuestBridge National College Match: This free resource helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nations most selective colleges. Check it out at www.questbridge.org. Admissions to Highly Selective Universities: Is a 4.0 GPA required for college admission? Is there an advantage to taking more challenging courses in high school? Will taking AP Courses help? These and more questions are answered on the BYU FAQ's page at: www.besmart.com/admissions_faq.php Neumont University: Neumont University, which is located south of Salt Lake City, Utah, was founded to revolutionize Computer Science education through a program that blends science and theory with relevant hands-on learning. Their approach combines mentoring, instruction, and project experience for companies like eBay, IBM, and ACS. You can check them out at www.neumont.edu. If interested, see Mrs. Miller in Counseling for admissions applications. Watch for their high school scholarship information in the spring. Every high school in Utah is awarded one. Anycollege.com: A resource for finding a college with the right "fit" based on academic majors, sports, or location. Students and parents can also use this site to browse their resource center for information on Financial Aid, housing and what to expect the first year of college. Students can also apply for a $2,000 scholarship given away four times a year. See www.anycollege.com. SallieMae.com: This week Sallie Mae announced several new resources to help students and families who have become concerned about how they will pay for college in these tough times. See www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022309.htm for their latest news release. Futures Magazine presents Todays Military: Find valuable information for military bound students at www.todaysmilitary.com/futures; an easy-to-use site that brings all the information you need right to your desktop. Marinello Schools of Beauty (formerly Bon Losee Academy): Marinello is offering $1,500 tuition waiver for students wanting to start their career in the beauty industry while still attending high school. For more information call 801.375.8000 and ask for the Admissions Office. US Continental Pageant: Do you have what it takes to represent your city, at the Miss Teen/Ms/Mrs Utah Us Continental Pageant? The US Continental Pageant promotes intelligence, integrity, strong moral values, and inner beauty. For more information call Kiera Wright at 801.369.2946, email her at utahuscontinental@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.utahcontinentalpageant.com. Mrs. Miller also has fliers in the Counseling Center. Attention Parents of 2009 Graduated & 2010 Graduating Seniors Who've Gone or Will Be Going to College in the Fall: Are you aware of the American Opportunity Tax Credit? A taxpayer who pays qualified tuition and related expenses and whose federal income tax return has a modified adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less ($160,000 or less for joint filers) is eligible for the credit. The AOTC offsets the cost of college by reducing the amount of income tax you owe. It equals 100% of the first $2,000 and 25% of the next $2,000 of qualified expenses for a cap of $2,500. And up to $1,000 of the credit can be refunded to you if your credit is more than the amount of tax you owe. To take advantage of this refund, or to see if you qualify, contact your tax agent or see: www.irs.gov, click on far right “Tax Exempt Bond Community” tab at top, then “Newsroom” button under IRS Resources list at left middle, then on tax article, "Tax Benefits for Education: Information" Be sure to check out the Q & A link in article for more answers. To date, this tax credit is effective for 2009 and 2010 tax returns only.
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