Scholarships & Announcements-October 2015

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program – This awards program can help VCHS recognize outstanding young people for their volunteerism. Tuesday, November 3, 2015 is the deadline for students to submit their online application at www.prudential.com.

Emporia State University – Freshmen Renewable scholarships for 2016-2017 are posted on guidance bulletin board along with dates for Black and Gold visitation days. Check it out.

The University of School of Medicine – Wichita will sponsor “Doc for a Day” on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (registration is from 7:30-8:00 a.m.). See the flyer poster on the guidance office window. Activities will include a procedure workshop, introductions to obstetrics, discussion of careers in the medical field, how to tie surgical knots and tips for getting into medical school. Refreshments will be provided and each participant will receive a t-shirt with registration. Cost for each participant will be $17. Registration is limited to 100 students in Sedgwick County. This workshop is for juniors and seniors. Deadline for registration is Friday, October 20, 2015. Applications are available from Ms. Krack.

News from the – check out www.admisssions.ku.edu for news from the Office of Admissions and Scholarship. To be considered for scholarship and the University Honors Program, students need to submit a complete admission application by the deadline date of November 1, 2015. The honors applications requires an essay; the KU application does not. To complete both applications go to apply.ku.edu. December 1st is the final deadline to apply for freshmen scholarships.

KU –Assured Admission Standard – Students meeting our assured admission standards will earn entry into KU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Standards include: 21+ACT and a 3.25+ GPA or 24+ ACT AND 2.0+ GPA in a college-prep curriculum. Assured admissions is just one way to become a Jayhawk. Students who do not meet assured admission requirements should still apply. They will be prompted to answer two to four short-answer questions on the application, and their application will be given individual review for admission.

KU – Students are strongly encouraged to adhere to the priority deadline of November 1st for scholarships. Students submitting a complete application for admissions and scholarships by November 1st will learn of the committee’s decision by late January 2016. The final deadline to apply for scholarships is December 1st. Students submitting a complete application by December 1st will learn of the committee’s decision by late March 2016.

KU – for school visit opportunities, check out “Senior Days” on www.admissions.ku.edu/seniordays.

Wichita State - Their scholarship competitions (i.e. DSI, Frank Barton School of Business, Klose Scholarship for math and science education, Wallace Invitational Scholarship for Engineering) will remain similar to previous years and students will need to be admitted before an invitation is sent. Applications and RSVP deadlines for competitions are November 1ST. Students who are admitted with a 24 or higher ACT (or equivalent SAT) and a 3.5 or higher GPA with their six-semester transcript will be invited to participate. The invitation is a letter that gives the student a link to go to in order to complete the DSI application and RSVP. Students will be ask to complete two essays and an activities chart. The link to the DSI application will only be available to those students who are invited. Students can’t search for the application and apply without the correct link. All DSI applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 1st. There are not exceptions. This is a hard deadline. Additional Competitions include: two $20,000 Jabara Scholarships for Future Entrepreneurs, $26,000 McGregor Academic Scholarship; School of Music scholarship work up to $20,000 and the Linwood Sexton four –year full-ride scholarship. For information on any of these competitions, visit WICHITA.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS. Freshmen Merit Scholarships range from $4,000-$24,000. WSU Honors College Merit Scholarship is $2,000, WSU National Merit Scholarships Program ranges from $48,000-$80,000. Wichita State – Senior Day will be held on Wednesday, October 7th and Friday, October 9th. On Senior Day students will experience a variety of academic information and student life sessions, tours and an information fair. The WSU staff will be on hand to answer questions about application status, financial Aid, and scholarships. Juniors Day will be on Monday, October 26 as well as Monday, April 4th and Friday, April 8th. Juniors will have the opportunity to experience “a day in the life” of a Shocker. Juniors learn about the seven academic colleges, hear advice about their college search, and speak with current WSU students. The cost to attend either program is $15 per students and $5 for each guest which covers lunch. Students are encouraged to RSVP at wichita.edu/EventRSVP or call the Office of Admissions at (316) 978-3085. Shocker cards are available in the guidance office. Interested students should pick one up.

Kansas State is coming to Wichita on Tuesday, October 6th to share all the opportunities available to students who have a future in Pre- Health. Join the Wildcat family at Wesley Medical Center for a fun and informative evening. Pre-Health Hot Career Night begins at 6:30 p.m., with check-in at 6:00 p.m. The program will end at 8:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend this program. At least one lucky senior will receive $250 towards textbooks for his or her first semester at K-State. For information and to register, visit www.k-state.edu/admissions/wichitacareers.

Kansas State – senior students are invited to visit K-State on Monday, November 2nd for South Central Kansas Senior Day to learn about all the opportunities available to you as a future student. If not available on November 2nd, there are additional Senior Day dates to choose from. For more information and to register, visit www.k- state.edu/admissions/seniors.

Kansas State University priority deadline for scholarships is November 1st.

Kansas State University – K-State Rowing had the best racing season ever this past spring. Tall athletic female students who have participated in , or track are encouraged to contact Coach Grace at [email protected] or submit on online application at www.kstatesports.com/Considerrowing

Fastweb: Free Scholarship Search – Find your personal scholarship matches at www.fastweb.com. Fastweb includes information about financial aid, scholarship search, FAFSA, mapping your future and choosing a major and career. Check it out.

College Board – go to www.collegeboard.com and click on Scholarship Search-find Scholarships Online-Free Grants. Also on this website students can go to College Search and find colleges and universities by majors and location. Happy hunting!

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs- the educational mission of the Horatio Alger Association is to provide financial assistance to student throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria also include: graduation in the spring/summer of 2016, a minimum GPA of 2.0, commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree, and be a United States citizen. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $2,500 to $20,000. Submit an online application at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships. Deadline date is October 25, 2015.

Army ROTC – Start your future one step ahead. Apply for a full-tuition scholarship at armyrotc.com.

Pittsburg State University – Pitts State is hosting two very popular Rumble in the Jungle Senior Saturdays, October 31st and November 14th. Business Day, Art Day, Technology Day, Family and Consumer Science Career Day, Nursing Career Day, Junior Jungle Day are also scheduled. Check it out! Go to www.pittstate.edu/admission/undergradute/group.

Fort Hays State University – Priority deadline date for scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 academic year is November 15, 2015. Final deadline date is February 15, 2016. Applications can be completed online at www.fhsu.edu/finaid. See the poster on the guidance bulletin board for freshmen ACT scholarship awards for 2016-2017. Fort Hays State University offers a Distinguished Scholars Program: They are looking for the best students who have an ACT score of 28 or higher, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and have demonstrated leadership experience in high school. Interested students should apply at www.fhsu.edu/honors/dsp See the flier posted on the guidance bulletin board in the commons.

Fort Hays State University – will host “Be a college student for a day at Shadow Day 2015” on Tuesday, October 27 or Wednesday, November 4th. Students must register by October 20 at www.fhsu.edu/leadership or by calling 785-628- 4303. Do it now as space is limited. For additional information see the flier post on the guidance bulletin board in the commons.

Hesston College – Students interested in attending can view their course catalog at www.hesston.edu. The Admission section of this website also offers online applications, forms to request information and schedule a campus visit. Check it out.

Bethany College – Honors Scholarship Day for eligible seniors who compete for scholarship dollars on November 14th on their campus. Senior must meet the following criteria: hold a minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a score of 25 or higher on the ACT composite. Interested students can enter their information on line at [email protected].

National Multiple Sclerosis society Scholarship Program – Multiple sclerosis should not stand in the way of an education. This is why the National MS Society’s scholarship program exists – to help highly qualified students who have been diagnosed with MS or who have a parent with MS achieve their dreams of going to college. High school seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS may apply. Applicants must plan attend an accredited post- secondary school for the first time, enroll in at least six credit hours per semester leading to a degree, license or certificate, enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. Be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. Application will be done online at www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship . Application may be submitted from October 1, 2015 through mid-January, 2016. Call for additional information at 1-800- 344-4867.

Cowley Community College offers four academic scholarships. They include: Deans (3.0-3.49) $500 per semester; Presidential (3.5-3.99) up to $1,000 per semester; Trustee (4.0 cumulative) full tuition and books; ACT (minimum of 3.0 and 26 composite) full tuition and books.

Washburn University – the deadline for scholarship applications is December 1, 2015. Students can check on scholarships on their website at www.washburn.edu/admissions

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships are dedicated to the promotion of continuing education and to the altruistic activities that make a positive difference in the world community. State if Kansas scholarships can be found at the following url will take you to the website. http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and- grants/scholarships/results/?state=kansas Please note that students need to apply for the State of Kansas scholarships even if they are going out of state to college.

ACT Exam – Students who receive free or reduced meals can see Ms. Krack for a fee waiver form to take the ACT exam. The fee waiver is good for taking the ACT exam twice in the same year. Students will need the fee waiver number before creating their account to register on line.

2015-2016 ACT test dates: registration deadline late registration

October 24, 2015 September 18 September 19-October 2 December 12, 2015 November 6 November 7-20 February 6, 2016 January 8 January 9-15 April 9, 2015 March 4 March 5-18 June 11, 2015 May 6 May 7-20 – will sponsor ACT Prep on October 3, 2015; November 14, 2015; January 16, 2016 and March 5, 2016. This includes information on four sub test. The Prep session is from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and takes place on the main campus. ACT Math Prep will be offered on May 7, 2016; August 6, 2016, Math sessions run from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. The fee for ACT Prep is $32.00 and ACT Math Prep is $25.00. Preregistration is required- no walk-ins. Students can registrar on line at www.registerblast.com/wsu or call 978-3440.

College visits for the month of October during activity period include:

October 7th

October 21st Hesston College, , Southwestern College

College visits for the month of November during activity period include:

November 4th Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University

November 18th Cowley College, Pittsburg State University, , NCK Technology College

College visits for the month of December during activity period include:

December 9th Hutchinson Community College, Kansas Wesleyan University,

All meetings will be help in the library. Students must sign up in the guidance office by 8 a.m. on the day of the visit to attend the college presentation.