Current Scholarship Information
The WashBoardContest.org organization is offering a scholarship of up to $3000. All you need to do is create a video of 60 seconds or less with up to 2 other students in the video. You can qualify if you are a senior residing in the State of Washington who will be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited university or college (2 or 4 year) during the 2012-2013 academic year. Check out their website at www.thewashboardcontest.org for more information and what needs to be included in your 60 second video.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship: These are 2 $1,000 scholarships available to juniors and seniors (minimum 16 years old) who write a 500 to 1,000 word essay on the topic, "What was the most difficult time in your life and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?" Essay submissions must be sent by email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com by June 15. For more information see their website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarship.htm
Ms. EcEneaney has dropped of Access Cards for students to check out 2 websites. WOIS is an organization that researches and distributes information about Washington careers, schools, and training programs. Check out their website at www.wois.org and use the site key: UXB460. Career Cruising is an online career guidance planning system. You can find a career, explore education and training options there. Visit their website at www.careercruising,com . Free Scholarship search is available online at: www.fastweb.com.
COLLEGE PLANNING SITES
College Im Going:
www.college.gov. Inspiration for students to achieve their college dreams why go, what to do, how to pay.
The College Board:
www.collegeboard.org. The College Board site offers advice on student loans. The web site also provides career search information, online SAT registration, college search information, a financial aid calculator, and college savings advice. Individuals can also order College Board publications from the web site.
CollegeNet:
http://www.collegenet.com. CollegeNet allows borrowers to search its database for information on 4 year schools, community and technical colleges. If the borrower wants to attend college in a particular state, the site allows a search performance by state map.
National Association for College Admission Counseling:
http://www.nacacnet.org. This site offers information about your rights in the admission process, recommended courses, factors in admission decision and information about colleges.
Princeton Review:
www.princetonreview.com. This site provides results of a survey in which college students rate the schools they are attending. Individuals can also receive guidance on going to college, choosing a career, and access to Princeton publications on college and financial aid choices.
Washington Community and Technical Colleges:
www.checkoutcollege.com. Information on career exploration, finding a college and program at Washington community and technical colleges.
