UPCOMING EVENTS

FROM THE LEWIS AND CLARK

CAREER CENTER

December 2008/January 2009

9^TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE- The College Bound Scholarship offers the promise of tuition and books to qualifying 9th graders in Washington! This scholarship covers the amount of tuition not covered by other aid, plus $500 for books! Students can use it at two or four year public and private colleges and universities, private career schools, community colleges, and technical colleges. The Application is very simple, but income requirements do apply. To be eligible, all you need to do is meet the family income standards, take a pledge to graduate from high school with at least a 2.0 GPA,and be a good citizen. Family income from your senior year will be verified upon high school graduation. Students can apply online at: www. Hecb.wa.gov/collegebound. Or stop by the student office or Career Center for an informational brochure and application. Questions? See Mrs. Popham in the Career Center in Room 26 behind the Cafeteria.

The deadline is June 30, 2009.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON DO-IT PROGRAM- (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) is for sophomores and juniors who have a significant disability, and an aptitude and interest in attending college. This program supports students with a loaned computer and mentoring support year-round, and Do It Scholars attend the U of W for a free 1-2 week summer session. See Mrs. Popham for an application. Deadline: January 10, 2009.

DO -IT PALS CONNECTS TEENS WITH DISABILITIES WITH EACH OTHER VIA THE INTERNET. SEE MRS. POPHAM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM, ALSO.

FINANCIAL AID P.I.N. REMINDER- Don’t forget to apply for your Personal Identification Number A.S.A.P. Both you and a parent need to have a PIN to enable you to complete the Financial Aid Form online. Don’t wait until January! Do it now!

FINANCIAL AID FORMS- To be eligible for college financial aid, students will need to fill out a FAFSA financial aid form, which WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER, AND MUST NOT BE MAILED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2009.

REMEMBER- Financial Aid is on a first-come, first-served, basis. Please apply as early January as possible. You

Can complete your FAFSA with an estimate. You may then, make corrections later, without losing your place in the money line.

Aid Form) will be held at Spokane Falls Community college on Sunday, January

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY (a free hands-on Financial Aid Workshop to help you complete your Financial 25, 2009, Building 17, from 2-4 PM. Find out more at: www.collegegoalsunday.wa.org

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE COLLEGE HORIZONS, a free pre-college workshop opportunity, see Mrs. Popham in the Career Center. The deadline is: February 2, 2009.

Jrs and Srs. If you are interested in becoming an AMBASSADOR FOR THE SPOKANE INTERSTATE FAIR this year, see Mrs. Popham in the Career Center for an application. The winners receive a $500 scholarship and up to a $75 clothing allowance for your reign as host of the Fair. Deadline is: February 27, 2009.

9 TH GRADERS- THE KEYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM SPONSORED BY LINKS, will have meetings all year long. Some of the features of the Program are: Tutoring/Mentoring, Inspirational Speakers, Filed Trips and more. See Mrs. Popham for information.

9TH GRADERS VFW OUTSTANDING YOUNG VOLUNTEER AWARD - Recognizes outstanding volunteer service of youths. Applications are available in the Career Center (behind the cafeteria). See Mrs. Popham. Deadline: February 1, 2009.

VFW YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE ART CONTEST- GRADES 9-12 - Creative patriotic art scholarship. $10,000 National first place prize with many other awards. Use almost any artistic means for your artistic display. See Mrs. Popham for application and rules. Deadline: March 31, 2009.

W.A.V.E SCHOLARSHIP (Washington Award for Vocational Excellence) - LC will choose one senior to compete for tuition funding for four semesters or six quarters at a Washington State institution. The student may also use the award for any valid educational expenses, such as books, supplies, room, board, and transportation. Criteria: Applicant must graduate having spent 360 hours in a single approved vocational program. Student must submit a statement of need and other essays. Deadline: Completed applications must be turned in to the Career Center by Monday, February 6, 2009. A committee will determine the LC winner. See Mrs. Popham for an application or contact: www.wtb.wa.gov

SAPTAC FOCUS AWARD- For CTE seniors with great potential. High school seniors enrolled in Career and Technical programs are eligible to compete. One Lewis and Clark High School senior will be chosen to compete with students from twenty-five area high schools. See your CTE teacher or get an application in the Career Center. Deadline: Completed applications must be returned to the Career Center by the end of school on Wednesday, February 18, 2009.

YOUR LEWIS AND CLARK HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE HAS VALUABLE INFORMATION

The L.C. Website has a new information page (actually four). Click: “Counseling”- then “Info on the Web- Career Center”. Everything from virtual College campus tours, to Financial Aid Information, Summer jobs, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Department of Labor Job statistics, to: Testing for College, Military Testing (ASVAB), Vocabulary Review for the SAT, Employment Sites, Volunteer opportunities, How to Create Resumes, and much, much more. Spend a quiet evening browsing through your Lewis and Clark WebSite.

The Senior Newsletters, Important Events, and Scholarship Information can also be found on the Lewis and Clark Website at: www.lctigers.com/Counseling- “Sr. Newsletter, Events, Scholarships”.