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This information is updated weekly with the most current week listed at
the top of this page.
Applications for the scholarships listed in the bulletin are available
at the links provided. If there is no web access
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Career Bulletin 11/9 – 11/13
REMINDERS:
COLLEGE FAIR November 17th at
Whatcom Community College from 5:30 –
7:30 PM. Most Washington State
public and private colleges will be present including Bellingham
Technical College and Skagit Valley College. This is a once a year event
with breakout Session: Snagging Scholarships, The University Application
Process and more!
SCHOLARSHIPS:
American
Civil Liberties Union Youth Activist Scholarship
Cash value: $7,000
Applicant must have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties.
Applicants must also be planning on entering an accredited college or
university and have a cumulative high school GPA or 3.0. Demonstrated
financial need will also increase the student's chances of qualifying
for the scholarship. Applications must be requested from Ritee Parikh: rparikh@aclu-wa.org
or (206) 624-2184 x 248.
DEADLINE: November 19, 2009
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
University
of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30 pm
Career Center
College
Fair November 17th
5:30 – 7:30 pm Whatcom Comm. College
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Career Bulletin 11/2 – 11/6
REMINDERS:
Wednesday NOV. 4th
Hawaii Pacific University
will have a representative in the career
center at 1:30 to meet with interested students. Please sign up with Ms.
Madison if you would like to attend.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
Cash value: $1,000
Applicant must plan to attend either a technical college, community
college or four-year college. Should demonstrate entrepreneurial
initiative, perhaps have been involved in groups like DECA, FBLA, etc.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at: www.NFIB.com/YEA
DEADLINE: December 31, 2009
Truman D. Picard
Scholarship Program
Cash value: $1,500
Native American/Alaskan students pursuing higher education in Natural
Resources.
DEADLINE: January 29, 2010
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES:
WAS Washington
Aerospace Scholars
This opportunity is for high school JUNIORS. Selected
students will be provided opportunities to study a NASA-designed
curriculum, work with professional engineers and scientists, visit
engineering facilities, and compete in hands-on engineering challenges.
For applications and details view their website.
www.museumofflight.org/washingtonaerospacescholars
DEADLINE: November 6, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Hawaii Pacific
Univ. November 4th 1:30
pm Career Center
Princeton Univ. Info
Night November 4th 7 – 9 pm
Seattle
University of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30
pm Career Center
College Fair
November 17th 5:30 –
7:30 pm Whatcom Comm. College
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Career Bulletin 10/26 – 10/30
REMINDERS:
ASVAB test will be given on our campus Friday, October 30th.
Students who have signed
up should report directly to the auditorium Friday morning at 7:55 am.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Prudential Spirit of Community
Award Cash value:
$1000 - $5,000
Student must be in grades 5 -12 and have been involved in significant
volunteer work. One student is selected from the high school level
applicants as a nomination from our high school. Students fill out an
application on-line printed out then submitted to your high school
principal for review. Students need the access key: SPIRIT. Application
available:
http://spirit.prudential.com
DEADLINE: November 2, 2009
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship
Cash value: $1,500 - $3,000
Applicant must have multiple sclerosis, or be a child of someone with
multiple sclerosis. Applicant must live in Washington state and be
planning to attend an accredited post secondary school for the first
time. Must apply on-line. Go to the website and click on Financial
Support under Programs & Services.:
www.MSwashington.org
DEADLINE: January 15, 2010
It's Always Something Writing Contest Cash value:
$2,500
The contest invites students 9th - 12th grade to share their stories
about cancer in personal essays of 500 to 2,000 words. Their stores can
be about their own experience of personal diagnosis or about their
experience with a diagnosis of a loved one, schoolmate, friend, or
perhaps about cancer in the abstract as it relates to them. Essays must
be typed and double spaced. Students can enter on-line:
www.gildasclubseattle.org
DEADLINE: February 1, 2010
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program Cash value: $20,000
Applicants must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students can
begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or4-year
accredited, public college or university within their state of legal
residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree
program. Applicants must have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of
2.75 or higher. Students must apply on-line between Dec. 1, 2009 and
February 10, 2010:
www.kfcscholars.org
DEADLINE: February 10, 2010
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship Cash value: $2,500
Applicant must be graduating senior planning to continue their education
who can demonstrate good citizenship, academic merit, extra curricular
achievements both scholastically and in their community. Student must
also have financial need. And composite ACT test scores of 20 or SAT
test scores of 1400 if planning to attend a 4-yr school.
DEADLINE: March 10, 2010
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program Cash value:
$1,000
Forty scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be a high school
senior planning to attend either a 2yr or 4yr college. Students must
apply for this scholarship on-line at the following web site:
www.usbank.com/studentloans
DEADLINE: March 31, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Hawaii Pacific
Univ. November 4th 1:30
pm Career Center
University of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30
pm Career Center
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Career Bulletin
10/19 – 10/23
REMINDERS:
Juniors & Seniors the ASVAB test will be given on our campus Friday,
October 30th. The
ASVAB is a required test for any student planning to enter the military.
Students interested in taking the ASVAB test should sign up with Ms.
Madison in the career center by October 20th.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Cash value: varies
Must be a graduating senior planning to obtain a Bachelor's Degree.
Applicant must demonstrate financial need, preferably $50,000 or lower
adjusted gross income per family, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and show
involvement in co-curricular and community service activities.
Students MUST APPLY
ON-LINE:
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
DEADLINE: October 30, 2009
Gates Millennium Scholars Cash value:
varies
Applicants must be African American, Asian Pacific American, American
Indians or Hispanic Americans with a severe financial need, a minimum
3.3 GPA and leadership abilities/community service. Applications are
available on-line:
www.gmsp.org/
DEADLINE:
January 11, 2010
Eastern Washington University Scholarships
Cash value: varies
Students planning to attend EWU can use this application to apply for a
variety of scholarships. Students may apply on line at the following web
address under the scholarship link:
http://financialaid.ewu.edu
DEADLINE: February 15, 2010
NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Cash value:
$3,000
Applicant must plan to attend an institution of higher learning within
the state of Idaho. Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in
science, math, engineering, computer science, or in science/math
education. Applications are also available on-line:
http://isgc.uidaho.edu
DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
Graham Baker Morin Memorial Scholarship
Cash value: $3,000
Applicant must be a WA. state resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA who
participated in WA High School State Wrestling tournament and is
planning to enroll and wrestle in college.
Applications are available at:
www.WAwrestling.com/scholarship/application
DEADLINE: March 31, 2010
Edmund F. Maxwell Scholarship Cash value: up to
$5,000
Applicants must be residents of Western Washington who are planning to
attend an accredited independent school of their choice. Students must
have received a combined score on their SAT of over 1200 (not including
the writing section) or a 27 or higher on the ACT. Students must have
submitted a FAFSA and demonstrated financial need as determined by each
institution to which the student has applied. Students fill out a
portion of the application and the school they plan to attend must fill
out a portion of the application.
Applications are available on-line:
www.maxwell.org
DEADLINE: April 30, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
National College Fair October 18th
Seattle
University of Pennsylvania Info October 18th
Seattle
Washington Univ. in St. Louis October 20th
Seattle
Pepperdine Univ. October
2oth Bellevue
Whitworth October 22nd
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Career Bulletin 10/12 – 10/16
REMINDERS:
Juniors & Seniors the ASVAB test will be given on our campus Friday,
October 30th.
The ASVAB is a required test for any student planning to enter the
military. Students interested in taking the ASVAB test should sign up
with Ms. Madison in the career center by October 20th.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
BBB Students of Integrity
Scholarship
Cash value: $1,000 Applicant must be a graduating
senior residing in Western Washington who is willing to write an essay
of 1,000 words or less (no more than 4 pages) discussing maintaining
ethics and integrity in a tough economy.
Applications available:
http://alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org/scholarship
DEADLINE: December 1, 2009
Boston Univ. Trustee Scholarship (Boston U)
Cash value: varies
Student must be applying to Boston University. Must send teacher
recommendation and test scores. Each scholar receives a renewable
scholarship covering full tuition and mandatory fees.
Applications are available online.
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee
DEADLINE: December 1, 2010
Central Washington University Scholarships (CWU)
Cash value: varies
The application covers a large variety of scholarships available to
qualifying students planning to attend CWU. Students should assess
their academic performance, leadership skills, and other required
qualifications. Applications available on-line:
www.cwu.edu/~scholar/
DEADLINE: February 1, 2010
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
Cash value: $250 - $5,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior and a US citizen or permanent
resident. Applicant must complete an AFA Teens scholarship application
form, write a personal (200 word) biography, submit an official high
school transcript, and write a 1,200 - 1,500 word essay. Complete
information and applications are available at their website:
www.afateens.org
DEADLINE: February 15, 2010
Elks Assoc. Vocational Grant
Cash value: $900 - $1,500
Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certificate from a community
college or technical college. Applications will be judged on academics,
citizenship, and financial need. Students must return their application
to the Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194, 710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA
98229-2904.
Their phone number is (360) 733-3333.
DEADLINE: February 26, 2010
Bellingham Technical College Scholarship (BTC) Cash value:
varies
Applicant must be enrolling at Bellingham Technical College.
Applications are available on-line:www.btcfound.org/pages/students/apply-for-a-scholarship
DEADLINE: June 22, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
National College Fair October 18th
Seattle
University of Pennsylvania Info October 18th
Seattle
Washington Univ. in St. Louis October 20th
Seattle
Pepperdine Univ. October
2oth Bellevue
Whitworth October 22nd
9:30 am Career Center
National Christian College Fair October 22nd
Bellingham
Duke University Info Session October 27th
Seattle
Hawaii Pacific Univ. November 4th
1:30 pm Career Center
University of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30
pm Career Center
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Career Bulletin 10/5 – 10/9
REMINDERS:
Juniors & Seniors the ASVAB test will be given on our campus Friday,
October 30th.
The ASVAB is a required test for any student planning to enter the
military. Students interested in taking the ASVAB test should sign up
with Ms. Madison in the career center by October 20th.
Tues. October 6th at 1:30 pm an admissions
representative from Western Washington University will be in the
library to meet with interested Juniors and Seniors. Interested students
should sign up with Ms. Madison.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Washington Crossing Foundation
Cash value: $500 - $7,500
Seniors planning to attend a 4yr college or university pursuing a career
in government service. Applicant must submit a one page essay, GPA and
SAT or ACT scores.
Applications
available at the following website:
www.gwcf.org
DEADLINE: January 15, 2010
National Co-op Scholarship Cash value:
$6,000
To be eligible students must have applied and been accepted to one of
the following schools: C.W. Post Campus of Long Island Univ., Drexel
University, Johnson & Wales Univ., Kettering Univ., Northeastern
University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Univ. of
Cincinnati, Univ. of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology. School
affiliated see listings:
www.co-op.edu
DEADLINE: February 15, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Western Washington Univ. October 6th
1:30 pm Career Center
National College Fair October 18th
Seattle
University of Pennsylvania Info October 18th
Seattle
Washington Univ. in St. Louis October 20th
Seattle
Whitworth October 22nd
9:30 am Career Center
National Christian College Fair October 22nd
Bellingham
Duke University Info Session October 27th
Seattle
Hawaii Pacific Univ. November 4th
1:30 pm Career Center
University of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30
pm Career Center
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Career Bulletin 9/28 – 10/2
REMINDERS:
Juniors & Seniors the ASVAB test will be given on our campus Friday,
October 30th. The ASVAB is a required test for any
student planning to enter the military. Students interested in taking
the ASVAB test should sign up with Ms. Madison in the career center by
October 20th.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Freedom in
Academia Essay Contest
Cash
value: $2,500 - $5,000
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) sponsors this essay
contest for high school seniors. Students are encouraged to write an
in-depth essay explaining why free speech and 1st Amendment rights are
crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the
college experience. Students must apply on-line:
www.thefire.org/contests
DEADLINE: November 6, 2009
Governors' Scholarship $2,000 - $4,000
This scholarship provides $2,000 to $4,000 per year, for five years, for
high school seniors who have or will emancipate from foster care in
Washington State to attend college. For more information or to download
the application, visit their website:
www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/gs
DEADLINE: November 10, 2009
AXA Achievement Scholarship Program Cash value:
$10,000
Applicant must plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year
college. To qualify, students should be well-rounded, determined to do
their personal best and have demonstrated achievement--at a job, sport
or extracurricular activity.
Applications are available on-line:
www.axa-achievement.com
DEADLINE: December 15, 2009
Ayn Rand Institute Anthem Essay Contest Cash value: $30-
$2,000
Must be a freshman or sophomore willing to write a 600+ word essay about
the novel "Anthem".
Online applications are available at:
www.aynrand.org/contests
DEADLINE: March 20, 2010
Ayn Rand Institute Fountainhead Essay Contest Cash
value: $50 - $10,000
Applicants must be a Junior or Senior. Requires an 800 word essay
written about “The Fountainhead", by Ayn Rand. Applications can be
submitted online at:
www.aynrand.org/contests
DEADLINE: April 26, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this
fall. The following information lists events happening locally. For
details see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career
counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Pacific Lutheran Univ. September 29th
11:00 am Career Center
Cottey College Info Session October 3rd
4:00 pm Lynden Library
Lewis & Clark College
October 4th Bellingham
Yale Univ. Info Session
October 4th Seattle
Carnegie Mellon Info Session October 4th
Seattle
Tufts Univ. October 4th
Seattle
Western Washington Univ. October 6th 1:30
pm Career Center
National College Fair October 18th
Seattle
University of Pennsylvania Info
October 18th Seattle
Washington Univ. in St. Louis
October 20th Seattle
Whitworth October 22nd
9:30 am Career Center
National Christian College Fair
October 22nd Bellingham
Duke University Info Session October 27th
Seattle
Hawaii Pacific Univ. November 4th
1:30 pm Career Center
University of Washington (Bothell) November
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Career Bulletin 9/21 – 9/25
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Profiles in Courage Essay Contest Cash value:$500
- $10,000
U.S. high school students are encouraged to write an original essay on
the political courage of a U.S. elected
official. For contest information, registration, and to submit your
essay online, visit their website:
www.jfklibrary.org
DEADLINE: January 9, 2010
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this fall.
The following information lists events happening locally. For details
see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Washington State
Univ. September 23rd 8:30 am
Career Center
Eastern Washington Univ. September 24th
8:00 am Career Center
Pacific Lutheran Univ. September 29th
11:00 am Career Center
Cottey College Info
Session October 3rd 4:00
pm Lynden Library
Carnegie Mellon Info Session October 4th
Seattle
Tufts Univ. October 4th
Seattle
Western Washington Univ. October 6th
1:30 pm Career Center
National
College Fair October 18th
Seattle
University of Pennsylvania Info October 18th
Seattle
Whitworth October 22nd
9:30 am Career Center
National Christian College Fair October 22nd
Bellingham
Duke University Info Session October 27th
Seattle
Hawaii Pacific Univ. November 4th
1:30 pm Career Center
University of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30
pm Career Center
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Career Bulletin 9/14 – 9/18
SCHOLARSHIPS:
John Farmer Scholarship Cash value: $500 -
$2,000
Must be a graduating senior planning to enroll in a college, university
or WSU two-year Certification Program in viticulture and enology, OR a
student already enrolled in areas of study pertaining to the wine
industry. Financial need is a main consideration.
DEADLINE: November 30, 2009
Walter J. Clore Scholarship Cash value: $500 -
$2,000
Applicant must be planning to enroll in a college or university and
interested in pursuing a career in viticulture or enology.
DEADLINE:
November 30, 2009
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational events will be happening this fall.
The following information lists events happening locally. For details
see posters in counselor’s hallway or e-mail the career counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Eastern
Washington Univ. September 24th 8:00
am Career Center
Cottey
College Info Session October 3rd 4:00
pm Lynden Library
Carnegie Mellon Info Session October 4th
Seattle
Western Washington Univ. October 6th 1:30
pm Career Center
National College Fair October 18th
Seattle
University of Washington (Bothell) November 16th 1:30
pm Career Center
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Career Bulletin 9/7 – 9/11
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Questbridge College Match Cash value:
varies
This scholarship is available to low income high achieving students.
This scholarship provides for FULL four-year scholarships to leading
colleges. Last year 46 full tuition scholarships were awarded to partner
schools such as Princeton, Rice, Stanford and Amherst University.
Students must apply on line:
www.questbridge.org
DEADLINE: September 30, 2009
Wendy's High School Heisman Award Cash value:
varies
Applications are accepted from both male and female student-athletes who
exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within
their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to
men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2009-20010
academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate
in at least one of 33 sports. They want to hear from all
student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role
models for underclassmen. Applications are available on-line:
www.wendysheisman.com
DEADLINE: October 1, 2009
Prudential Spirit of Community Award Cash value: $1000 -
$5,000
Student must be in grades 5 -12 and have been involved in significant
volunteer work. One student is selected from the high school level
applicants as a nomination from our high school. Students fill out an
application on-line printed out then submitted to your high school
principal for review:
www.prudential.com/spirit
DEADLINE: October 31, 2008
Coca Cola Scholars Cash value: varies
Must be a senior planning to attend any accredited post-secondary
institution. Selection of recipient will be based on scholarship,
academic record, community and school involvement.
Students must apply on-line at:
www.coca-colascholars.org
DEADLINE: October 31, 2009
Elks- Most Valuable Student Award Cash value: $4,000 -
$60,000
Applicant must be a graduating senior. Financial need, leadership and
scholarship are criteria by which students are judged. A parental
financial statement, two letters of recommendation and an essay are
required. Applications must be filed with your local Lodge. To find
your local Lodge go to:
www.elks.org/lodges and enter the first three digits of your zip
code.
Applications are also available on-line at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
DEADLINE: November 2, 2009
Sullivan Leadership Award Cash value:
$6,000 - $12,000
Must be planning to attend Seattle University and can demonstrate
leadership in school and/or community, committed to a vision for the
common good, and can articulate their vision orally & in writing. Min.
3.5 GPA. Detailed information and applications can be found at:
www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
DEADLINE: November 15, 2009
COLLEGE INFORMATION:
Many college fairs and informational
events will be happening this fall. The following information lists
events happening locally. For details see posters in counselor’s
hallway or e-mail the career counselor.
EVENT
DATE WHERE
Carnegie Mellon Info Session October 4th
Seattle
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