SCHOLARSHIP LIST

OCTOBER 15, 2009

SENIORS
This is the FIRST SCHOLARSHIP LIST, with plenty more to come. If you want an application for any of the scholarships listed below, bring this list to the Counselors’ Office with your name at the top and a mark beside each application you want. We will get the application back to you to complete. Follow the instructions and most importantly, make sure you have the application mailed or turned into the Counselors’ Office by the DEADLINE DATE. NO late applications will be accepted. THE ONES YOU HAVE TO APPLY FOR ON THE WEB YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MARK.

NEBRASKA YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR CONTEST-if you consider yourself to be independent, action-oriented, creative,confident and opportunity seeking you may have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. You must plan to attend UNL to receive the scholarship. For this application you need to bring your name, address, e-mail address and phone number to Mardy in the Counselors’ Office and she will send that information to UNL and they will send you the scholarship for you fill out and return. DEADLINE DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2009

ELK’S MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD-scholarship, leadership and financial need. DEADLINE DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2009

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP-this is a scholarship available to ALL students at Northwest High School. A student is required to write and then record a short three to five minute essay covering this year’s theme, “DOES AMERICA STILL HAVE HEROES?” Each student completing a cassette tape and essay will receive $5.00 from the local VFW. This cassette tape plus the written essay must be brought to the Counselors’ Office, no later than MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 8:00 A.M.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA@KEARNEY-OMAHA WORLD HERALD/KEARNEY HUB-must rank in the top 10% of class, ACT 28+, show significant leadership in co-curricular activities. DEADLINE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2009

WEB SITE SCHOLARSHIPS

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM-financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Web Site Address is www.horatioalger.com/scholarships DEADLINE DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2009

COCA COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM-senior planning to attend post secondary school, 3.0 GPA (83% or above.) Coca- Cola Foundation evaluates applicants on the basis of leadership in academics, school, community and civic activities, as well as personal character and the motivation to serve and succeed. You will need our school CEEB code which is 280953, your class rank and GPA so it would be helpful to have this information before you start. Web Site Address is www.coca-colasholars.org  DEADLINE DATE: RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31, 2009

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD-this is a scholarship available to ALL students at Northwest High School. If you feel you have made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, log into www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential to fill out the application. The application needs returned to the Counselors’ Office by November 2nd. DEADLINE DATE:NOVEMBER 2, 2009

SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP-planning to earn a degree in engineering or a related science. There are several scholarships to apply for if you want to earn an engineering degree .Web Site Address is http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm DEADLINE DATE:DECEMBER 1, 2009

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE- Wayne State College has a brand new way to apply and communicate with them. The new application can be found at https://myapplication.wsc.edu. Scholarship information will also be on this web-site.DEADLINE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2009

AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP-must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, community and ability to succeed in college. Web Site Address is www.axa-achievement.com DEADLINE DATE:DECEMBER 15, 2009

CONSTANCE K. RIFE-girl and active member of a Nebraska School Activities Association recognized high school golf team, 3.0 or above GPA. Web Site Address is www.mhbgolf.com DEADLINE DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2009

NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD-should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. Web Site Address is www.NFIB.com/YEA DEADLINE DATE:DECEMBER 15, 2009

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS-must be African American, American Indian,Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic, GPA 3.3+, meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.Web Site Address is www.gmsp.org  DEADLINE DATE: JANUARY 12, 2010

DISCOVER COLLEGES-Discover Colleges provides a FREE private college information service as well as a $2,500.00 private college scholarship drawing. Students can log onto www.discovercolleges.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500.00 scholarship drawing.

US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-Web Site Address is usbank.com/studentloans and your name will be put in a random drawing which starts in October and runs through March 31st.

Check this Web Site- scholarships.com for scholarship opportunities.

HEALTH RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Any student who is interested in any of the following health occupations should mark this and Ms. Kieselhorst will set up a time to talk to you regarding two rural health care programs. These programs could provide free tuition for undergraduate study and/or immediate acceptance into a medical facility. The areas are: Physician Assistant, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Nursing or Radiography. You do need to plan to attend either Chadron or Wayne State College. If you are interested, please circle this and we will set up a time to meet with you.

MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The Midwest Student Exchange Program is a program for students from Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota or Wisconsin to enroll in designated institutions and programs at reduced tuition levels outside their home state. If you think you may want to take advantage of this program the Counseling Office has more information.