SENIOR NEWSLETTER December 16, 2008

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REMEMBER- Financial Aid is on a first-come, first-served, basis. Please apply as early in 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. Don’t forget to get your PIN Number at www.pin.ed.gov

ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL- Will present a Financial Aid Night on Monday, January 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. College counselors will be available to help you to complete your Financial Aid Forms.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY (a free hands-on Financial Aid Workshop to help you complete your Financial Aid Form) will be held at Spokane Falls Community college on Sunday, January 25, 2009, Building 17, from 2-4 p.m. Find out more at: www.collegegoalsunday.wa.org

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE CAREER CENTER

NASA SPACE GRANT SCHOLARSHIP- For seniors who wish to major in math, science, or engineering at the U of W. Awards are from $1,000 to $5,500 per year, for up to four years. Criteria: Academic achievement, test scores, essays, and recommendations. Deadline: January 16, 2009. Contact: www.waspacegrant.org or call (206) 543-1943.

MCKELVEY FOUNDATION- Awards $40,000 to young entrepreneurs who have started their own businesses. Sixty scholarships will be awarded in 2009. Criteria: Must be a senior, attend a four-year college in the United States, have at least one paid employee, submit an online application. Deadline: January 25, 2009.

AMERICAN INDIAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP- For financially needy students with close ties to an American Indian tribe who will be enrolled full-time at a public or independent college or university next year. Criteria: Three letters of recommendation, transcript, and statement of intent to return to service in an American Indian community. Deadline: February 1, 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

WASHINGTON STATE PTA- $2,000 for students entering four-year colleges and $1,000 for students entering a community college or other secondary school. Criteria: Students with financial need who have demonstrated academic performance and community service. Deadline: February 10, 2009.

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.

SAMMY- GOT MILK? - 2009 SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR- Winners will receive a $7,500 college scholarship, and an invitation to Orlando, Florida to attend the SAMMY weekend. Five Criteria: Academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience. Apply online at: sammy.bodybymilk.com. Deadline: March 6, 2009.

WASA PEMCO 21^ST CENTURY EDUCATOR'S SCHOLARSHIP- For seniors who plan to major in education. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Three winners will receive $1,000 a year for four years. One student will be chosen from Eastern Washington. See Mrs. Popham in the Career Center or contact: www.wasa-oly.org/services/schol09.pdf or call: (360) 943-5717. Deadline: Must be RECEIVED in the WASA Office by March 13, 2009.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP- Several scholarships are available for students who plan to attend SFCC or SCC. Criteria: By completing the application you will be considered for several scholarships for which you qualify. Criteria: Must have GPA of 2.0 or above, submit two letters of recommendation, Financial Aid Form, transcript. Deadline: Must be received at the CCS Foundation by March 16, 2009.

AMERICAN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS SCHOLARSHIP- $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a child or dependent of a member. Criteria: Must plan to enroll in a construction industry program at a North Idaho or Spokane Community College. Contact: www.ipcabc.org Deadline: April 6, 2009.

JARVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- One or more, $1,000 awards to students who are active in an organized bowling league. Deadline: May 1, 2009.

MULLAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- $500 scholarship for a student who attended Mullan Road for at least three years. Criteria: Complete application, transcript, essay, and recommendation letter. Deadline: May 1, 2009.

NORTHWEST PRIVATE CAREER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS- If you plan to attend a private career school, please stop by the Career Center to see if your school is on the list that offers a $1,000 scholarship. (Three from each high school will be awarded). No deadline specified.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP- Criteria: GPA of 3.75 and 30 ACT or 2000 SAT. Twenty scholarships will be awarded. Postmark deadline is January 9, 2009.

ELK MOST VALUABLE STUDENT AWARD- Over 500 scholarships from $1,000 per year up to $15,000 per year, for outstanding students. Criteria: Scholarship is 450 points, leadership is 350 points, and financial need is 200 points, for a total of 1,000 points. Deadline: January 9, 2009.

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS- Six $3,500 scholarships open to Spokane seniors who plan to enter an engineering college next fall. Criteria: Minimum SAT levels are 600 for math, and 580 for the average of the new critical reading and writing tests. GPA of 3.0 or higher and student must submit an essay on, “My interest in Engineering.” The application and essay must be typed, and signed. Interviews will be held on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2009. An electronic version of the application may be obtained by sending an email to: ccraven@uskh.com. Deadline: Must be received by January 14, 2009.

GSBA PRIDE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP- $350,000 (over 50 types of scholarships) for self-identified LGBT, members of LGBT families, or those who have been strongly supportive of the LGBT community, and have demonstrated a commitment to human and civil rights for all people. Criteria: Transcript, essays, and financial need statement. Deadline: January 23, 2009.

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING

Required by most schools, military academies, and ROTC programs.

Check with your prospective school for specific testing requirements.

Registration packets are available in the Career Center and in the Student Office.

STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ONLINE OR BY PHONE.

THE LC HIGH SCHOOL CODE IS: 481265

www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org

SAT 1 Reasoning Test:

January 24

March 14

May 2

June 6

$45 registration fee for SAT Late registration is extra $23.

SAT ll Subject Tests:

January 24

May 2

June 6

$20 Basic registration fee plus

test cost from $9 to $20 each. Late registration is extra $23

American College Test (ACT):

February 7

April 4

June13

$31 registration fee. With writing $ 46. Late fee extra $20.

Mail-in registration for all of the above tests must be postmarked before midnight of the deadline date.

CAREER CENTER VISITATIONS

*NOTE* Please bring a pass from your period teacher.