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Announcements from
the Counselors American Red Cross 1.866.794.4673 www.a2care.org Hotlines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
Useful Websites for Financial Aid College Goal Sunday www.collegegoalsundayusa.org Useful Websites for College/Career Placement Board of Regents www.regents.state.la.us/ ACT/SAT PREP WEBSITES www.Number2.com ACT Code – 192425 *You must use your Social Security Number when registering for ACT if you wish to be considered for TOPS.
ACT Test Dates/Registration Deadlines
Priority Deadlines to apply for Scholarships at State Colleges LaTech – January 5 March 10, 2010
AEMP Foundation Scholarship Attention Seniors: AEMP Foundation is sponsoring scholarships to all seniors wishing to pursue a career in the heavy equipment industry. All students interested that have a 2.0 GPA, are motivated, responsible and have a strong capacity for achievement are eligible. The applications are in the counselor’s office or you can go online at www.aemp.org. Deadline to apply is May 1st. AYN RAND Essay Contests Ayn Rand essay contests information is in the counselors’ office. There is over $81,000 in prize money available for first through fifth places in each category. This contest is open to 9th through 12th graders. The ninth and tenth grade essays are due by March 20, 2010, and the eleventh and twelfth grade essays are due April 26, 2010. Essays can also be submitted online at www.aynrandeducation.com. For more information, see the folder in the counselor’s office. Central Progressive Bank Central Progressive Bank was founded to serve the banking needs of the Northshore communities. CPB is on the leading edge of banking: providing products, services and technology to maximize our customers’ experience. CPB employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts for both healthcare and dependent care and more. When you are considering a part-time position or a full-time employment after graduation, please visit the Central Progressive Bank website at www.cpb.com for a complete listing of current opportunities. FastWeb Student Bulletins Students, FastWeb.com does scholarship searches and a whole lot more for students for FREE. Start college and scholarship searches today! Current student bulletins are in a folder in the counselors’ office for more info. Grambling State University Summer High Ability Program The High Ability Program at Grambling State University is an enrichment program for high school juniors who have exemplified outstanding academic standards. Participants can earn up to six college credit hours. The program will be held June 26 – July 28. Applications are in the counselors’ office. The deadline to apply is April 16. Harvey L. Foster Foundation Scholarships The Harvey L. Foster Foundation for Science Education has the mission to award the ambition of our future science leaders of tomorrow with college tuition today. If you are a senior and planning on majoring in Science at college, you need to find out more information about these scholarships. Both scholarships provide up to an $8,000 award. The 2010 EBS Pearl River Studies Scholarship is specifically for students who plan to declare science as a degree at Southeastern Louisiana University. The Harvey L. Foster Foundation Scholarship is not restricted to Southeastern. See the folder in the counselor’s office for more information regarding the eligibility requirements, as well as to pick up an application. Applications are due in their office by March 15. Home Depot Scholarship The Home Depot has made more than $1 million in funding available for its 2010 Pro Grade Scholarship Program to support students attending professional building and construction trade schools. Scholarship applications will be accepted through April 30 at homedepot.com/trade-scholarship. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Anyone interested, see the folder in the counselor’s office. The deadline is April 15, 2010. Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship LENS @ Wake Forest Summer Program Wake Forest is offering a summer program called LENS - Learn, Experience, Navigate and Solve. This year’s focus will be confronting the challenge of sustainability. All juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Go to www.wfu.edu/lens for more information and to apply. Local Scholarships Attention seniors: You should have all received a copy of the Senior Bulletin in your English class. If you haven’t done so, you NEED to read it and determine which scholarships you qualify for and go by the Counselor’s office and get your application. All local scholarships will be in the front of the file drawer in alphabetical order. The deadline for most of the scholarships is April 9th, so don’t wait until it’s too late! Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program The Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program. A Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a graduating high school student from Tangipahoa parish. All applicants must be eligible for admission to the college/university indicated on the application. See the folder in the counselor’s office for more information. The deadline for the application to be submitted is April 1. LSU- Manship School of Mass Communication Summer Opportunity The Louisiana Scholastic Journalism Institute at the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU allows rising sophomores, juniors and seniors the chance to live on campus, study with LSU instructors, and sample college life. If you are interested in studying communications in college, this may be a good program for you to participate in. Visit www.manship.lsu.edu/ under Special Programs, for more information. LSFA’s “Safer” Tuition Reimbursement Grant Website Did you know that by choosing to serve your community and signing up to become a volunteer fireman after graduation, you are eligible to apply for college tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 for a 2-year degree or $16,000 for a 4-year degree? Visit http://vfdla.org/index.html for more information. LSU Global Studies Residential College Seniors who are attending LSU in the fall may want to consider participating in the Global Studies Residential College. When possible, American and international students will be paired as roommates as part of the experience to help you learn more in a multinational, multicultural environment. For more information, contact the Department of Residential Life at reslife@lsu.edu. Space in Global Studies is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. If interested, please apply as soon as possible. LSU REHAMS and XCITE Pre-College Programs The LSU College of Engineering Office of Diversity Programs in the College of Engineering is proud to announce the 2010 Pre-College Summer Programs for 9th thru 11th graders. REHAMS, Recruitment in Engineering of High-Ability Multicultural Students, is a one-week residential program offering academically talented minority students the opportunity to examine first-hand the activities and thought processes characteristics of engineering. All students must be entering the 10th or 11th grade for the 2010-2011 school year. XCITE, Exploration Camp for Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers, is also a one-week residential program designed to introduce promising female high-school students to LSU and the field of engineering. Students accepted into XCITE must be entering the 9th or 10th grade for the 2010-2011 school year. For more information, see the folder in the counselor’s office. Louisiana State University Summer Scholars Program The University College at LSU is now accepting application for this year’s Summer Scholars Program for under-represented minority students and already be admitted to LSU. Students must be able to attend the program for the entire eight weeks summer session. A flyer is posted outside the counselor’s office. Visit www.lsu.edu/ssp for more information. Louisiana State University Spring Invitational ProgramAnnounced: December 17 & January 12 LSU has scheduled their spring invitational program for April 14, 15, & 16. The initial batch of invitations will be mailed the 2nd week of January. Only seniors who meet the eligibility criteria and have had their SAT or ACT scores sent to LSU will be included. The initial students invited will have until March 5 to respond. The results of the February ACT or transcript may make additional students eligible. Those seniors will also be invited and will have to respond by March 5th as well. If space allows, additional students will be invited after March 5th and they will have until April 2nd to respond. For more information, see the poster outside the counselors’ office. Louisiana State University Saturday Tour Louisiana State University invites you to participate in a walking tour of the LSU Campus and Residential Life on Saturday, January 16 and March 20. The program also includes an Admissions & Financial session. Register today at www.lsu.edu/weekendtours. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program was established to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officer in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve. The NROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. Recipients of the Scholarship receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. All qualified seniors are eligible to apply. For more information, see the rack outside the counselor’s office. Navy ROTC Scholarships The 2010 Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship program will begin this April and end January 2011. Any interested junior or senior may apply. See the flyer outside the counselor’s office. New York University – Study Abroad Attention seniors: If you are interested in possibly studying abroad next year, you may want to consider New York University. See posters around school for more information. New York University Diversity Initiatives If you are interested in New York University, you may want to research the Financial Aid and Diversity Scholarships they have available. For more information, see the file in the counselor’s office. Next Level College Seminar – Beacon Light Baptist Church The Beacon Light Baptist church of Hammond will be hosting the Next Level College Seminar on Saturday, March 13th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The seminar plans on empowering students and parents with valuable information that will jump-start college preparation. There will be a college fair, food, and door prizes. North Oaks Health System’s Junior Volunteer Program North Oaks offers young people, ages 14 through 17, an opportunity for community service and career exploration. Through their Junior Volunteer program, the students selected will be able to share their time and talents throughout the summer and even into the school year, too. If you can give a minimum of 50 hours during the summer and meet the age requirements, please call North Oaks Health System for an application. See the flyer outside the counselor’s office for more information North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology Information regarding the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology is available in the counselor’s office. The program is part of a strong health care system dedicated to excellent patient care and quality. It is 24 months of intense training that includes 40 hours a week of classroom studies and clinical experience. If you are interested in pursuing a career in radiology, you will want to look at their catalog. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Workforce Training and Development Scholarship Program Attention seniors: If you are planning on entering an accredited Community or Technical College in Louisiana, you will want to apply for the Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Scholarship. See the file in the counselor’s office for applications and for more information. The deadline to apply is April 16. Northwestern State University ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars Northwestern State University’s Advance Program for Young Scholars summer session will be held June 6 – 26. Any 8th through 12th grade student who wishes to participate must apply by April 5. For more info, go to http://advance.nsula.edu or see the poster outside the counselor’s office. Northwestern State University Freshman Connection 2010 Northwestern State University is hosting several Freshman Connections 2010 for new students. This will give you an opportunity to be introduced to the academic programs and services, meet campus administrators, learn more about campus life, and meet future classmates. If you are enrolled at Northwestern for the Fall, please make plans to attend orientation. For more information see poster outside the counselors’ office. Ponchatoula Lions Club Scholarship The Ponchatoula Lions Club Scholarship applications are in the counselors’ office. To be eligible, seniors must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be enrolling at Southeastern Louisiana University as a full time in a 4-year curriculum student by the fall of 2010. For applications and more information, see the folder in the counselors’ office. The deadline is May 15. Our Lady of the Lake College Open House Attention seniors – Are you interested in pursuing a career in health sciences? Do you have a GPA of at least 3.0? Our Lady of the Lake College is currently accepting nominations for the Board of Trustees Opportunity Scholarship of $500 per semester for 8 semesters. Please notify your counselor if you are planning on attending Our Lady of the Lake College and wish to be considered for this scholarship opportunity.
Southeastern Louisiana University Community Counseling Center Southeastern University’s Community Counseling Center is offering counseling at a reduced rate. They offer career counseling, individual counseling, and much more. For more information, see flyer outside the counselor’s office or call 549-3457. SLU Upward Bound Program Information about SLU’s Upward Bound Program is in the counselors’ office. Upward Bound is a program designed to assist students in successfully making the transition from high school to a college education. Ninth and tenth grade students are eligible. See the folder in the counselors’ office for info on applying. Student Insights Scholarship Program Student Insights has a Student-View Scholarship program available to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. To apply, log on to www.student-view.com to complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in our area. The deadline is April 22. 2010 Talented Teen Scholarship Pageant Miss Black Louisiana is sponsoring the 2010 Talented Teen Scholarship Pageant. The application deadline is May 28, 2010. For a list of the qualifications, see the folder in the counselor’s office. United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar The United States Military Service Academy will host the 2010 Summer Leaders Seminar May 29 - June 4 and June 5 - 11 for juniors. For more information, see the folder in the counselors’ office. Deadline to apply is April 1st. UNO-EES Minority Awareness Geoscience Program The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at UNO is offering an opportunity for minority students to participate in two summer geoscience field trips as part of the UNO-EES Minority Awareness Geoscience Program. There will be two trips, 1 13-day trip to Utah for grades 11 & 12 and an 8-day trip in Louisiana for grades 10-12. All highly motivated students who are interested in earth science and enjoy exploring their natural world should apply. Applicants should be African American, Native American, or Latino. All application materials and information are found at www.ees.uno.edu/map. The deadline to apply is April 5.
Xavier’s Summer Science Academy for High School Students Xavier’s Summer Science Academy for High School Students applications are in the counselors’ office. There are programs available to next year’s seniors in Chemistry, Biology, and Math. See the folder in the counselors’ office for more information. 
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