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 Glenville State College is hosting a Criminal Justice Experience Camp from July 20-July 24. The camp is filled with opportunities for students to experience real-life hands-on training and application of crime scene investigation. All students interested in the field of criminal justice are encouraged to apply. The registration deadline if June 1. See Mrs. Robinson for more information.
The Harditmes Benefit for Kids Scholarship and the Jimmy Skinner Scholarship are now available in the counselor’s office. The deadline for both scholarships is May 20. See Mrs. Robinson for your copy of an application.
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| Faculty Scholarship Applications can be obtained by clicking on the Application Link in blue. |
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| Junior Volunteer Applications are now available in the counselor’s office. To qualify, a student must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be at least 14 years old by June 16, be mature and responsible, willing to work, and of good character. The application deadline is June 1.
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| CCurrent 9th grade student interested in the Project AMPLE Extended Camp this summer needs to see Mrs. Moore or Mrs. Robinson. This is a 2-week residential camp held at Fairmont State during June 21-July 1. The camp focuses on math and science. |
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Applications for the Woodrow W. Woods Loan Trust are now available in the counselor’s office. This low-interest loan is available for financially needy seniors planning to pursue ANY type of postsecondary education/training. The application deadline is May 30.
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Any senior student with a demonstrated financial need and planning to pursue any type of postsecondary education at a college, university, or vocational/technical school is encouraged to see Mrs. Robinson for information on the Charles H. Foeppel Educational Loan Trust. The applications are for a low interest deferred loan. The application deadline is May 31.
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Any junior who plans to attend WV Wesleyan College after graduation is encouraged to see Mrs. Robinson about a full, four-year tuition and fees scholarship. The scholarship competition is only open to juniors. The deadline is June 21. Visit www.wvmetronews.com and click on the “Apply Now” button.
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Any senior planning to attend Potomac State College is encouraged to check with Mrs. Robinson on receiving a full room and board waiver.
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Reminder about registering for the Selective Service. Under federal law, virtually all men must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. However, the Selective Service System now accepts early submission of registration information by 17 year old men. The agency holds their registration information and automatically enters theirdata into the system when they turn 18. PLEASE VISITWWW.SSS.GOV TO REGISTER ONLINE.
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Any senior who is applying for the Harrison County Student Achievement Scholarship must submit their applications to Mrs. Robinson upon completion. The applications will then be delivered to the county office.
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Fairmont State University announces music scholarship auditions for the 2009-2010 academic year. See Mrs. Robinson for an application
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Any student grade 9-12 interested in participating in the S.C.O.R.E.S. Academic Festival at Marshall University in April see Mrs. Robinson. It is a great way to begin exploring college campuses and engage in friendly competition with their peers.
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Peterson’s My Student Edge has enhanced its scholarship search service permitting to you to search by keywords. See Mrs. Robinson for the school’s access code. All students grades 9-12 are encouraged to visitwww.mystudentedge.com establish an account for test preparation, college readiness, and scholarship services.
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The Elks National Foundation 2009 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition is open to all seniors. Please visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars to apply.
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The Courageous Persuaders Scholarship is open to high school students nationwide. You must create a 30-second TV commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. You do not have to be taking a video production course to be eligible. In addition to a scholarship award, the winning team will also have their commercial aired on television. Win $3000 Log onto FastWeb or see Mrs. Robinson.
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All seniors are encouraged to pick up a copy of the ACT Top of the Mountain brochure in the counselor’s office. The ACT Top of the Mountain program recognizes outstanding West Virginia high school seniors for academic excellence in the Mountain State as measured by their academic records and ACT scores.
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Attention sophomores: If you have talent in writing, dancing, singing, acting, digital media art, painting or drawing, or in playing an instrument and would like to spend three weeks on a college campus FREE, check with the counselor or your teacher about the Governor’s School for the Arts.
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The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is now open to all 9th through 12th grade students. See your English or history teachers for more information.
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Applications are now available for Washington and Lee University scholarships. The Johnson Scholarships recognize leadership and academic accomplishment and offer awards from half to full tuition and room and board. The J. Edward Lewis Honor Scholarship is a full-tuition award renewable for all four years of study at Washington and Lee. See Mrs. Robinson for more details
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All students, grades 9-12, are encouraged to participate in the Peterson’s Student Edge program by visiting www.mystudentedge.com . This site provides valuable information on test preparation, college and financial aid resources, and scholarship opportunities. Please see Mrs. Robinson for the login access code.
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Seniors are encouraged to visitwww.meritaid.com to discover merit aid scholarships at various colleges/universities.
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All students, especially seniors, are encouraged to register at www.fastweb.com to obtain valuable college and scholarship information.
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Seniors wanting to estimate their eligibility for federal student aid for college are encouraged to visitwww.federalstudentaid.ed.gov . It allows students and parents to calculate eligibility for federal financial aid. It also reduces the time it takes to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the qualifying form for all federal financial aid.
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Student Edge Start planning your future now. See Ms Robinson for the school access code to set up your account today.
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Job Corps helps economically disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 become responsible, employable, and productive citizens by providing them with opportunities to develop vocational, educational, and social skills needed to succeed. The program, funded by the Department of Labor, provides students with free housing, meals, and health care. Students also receive a living stipend while they learn and receive bonuses after graduation. Job Corps is a residential training and education center for students who have either already completed their high school education and are in need of skills training or for those students who are in need of both educational and vocational training. Each center offers high school diploma and GED programs, employability skills
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