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College Information for Seniors
Useful Websites: College Goal Sunday~ www.collegegoalssundayusa.org LOSFA~ www.osfa.state.la.us Mapping your future~ www.Going2college.org LAePortal~ www.laeportal.com
ACT/SAT PREP WEBSITES:
HHS students make sure you include HHS code (191-150) so your scores will be reported back to the school. Also, if you are considering TOPS include the code 1595 in block O of the registration packet as one of your choices to have your scores sent.
eCampus Tours.com is a college planning website featuring 360 virtual tours. Go online at www.eCampusTours.com for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship. FastWeb.com does scholarship searches and a whole lot more for student for FREE. Start colleges and scholarship searches today!
MeritAid.com is a new, FREE resource that helps students find merit aid scholarships from colleges before they apply, go to www.meritaid.com to get started.
The United States Military Service Academy will host the 2008 Academy Day. It is a chance for students to meet with Senator David Vitter and representatives of the five academies on Saturday, September 27 at SLU Teachers’ Education Center in Hammond. See the flyers posted around campus.
Washington University in St. Louis invites you to meet with a representative of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Thursday, September 11 from 7-8 p.m. at the New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway or Monday, September 15 from 7-8 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Marriott, Baton Rouge.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Memorial Award---Wendy’s Restaurants will be honoring both male and female high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Eligibility for application is to any graduating 2009 senior that has at least a “B” GPA and participates in at least one school-sponsored sport. The link to the online application is available at www.wendysheisman.com. The application must be submitted online by October 1, 2008 and must be confirmed by the high school representative.
Southern University’s Fall “Family Day”, Saturday, November 1st, 11 a.m. RSVP at www.subr.edu/admissions or call 1 800 256 1531
Nicholls’ Colonel Day 2008 will be held Saturday, October 18th, 9:30 a.m.; RSVP online at www.nicholls.edu/colonelday.
“Explore Hopkins”; John Hopkins University invites you to this informational meeting on Thursday, October 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Metairie Park Country Day School. Reservations are required. Register online at http://apply.jhu.edu/explorehopkins.rsvp or call 1 866 558 7848.
McNeese Cowboy Q & A Day, November 8th @ 12:30 in Bulber Auditorium. FYI check their website at www.mcneese.edu/
LA Tech’s “Time Out for Tech” will be on September 20th and October 18th. FYI visit their website at www.latech.edu/
‘Get to know MIT’; an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m., at the Isidore Newman School Campus. FYI visit, www.mitadmissions.org.
William Carey University will host “Sader Tours” on November 14, December 12, and March 28. RSVP by calling 1 800 962 5991, ext 103.
Northwestern State University will host Fall Senior Day on November 15; you can receive great give-a-ways and free tickets to a football game. To RSVP, visit www.nsula.edu/ or call 1 800 327 1903.
The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern will be hosting Scholars’ Day on November 8th. For more information on the Scholars College visit www.nsula.edu/ or call 1 800 327 1903.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Priority Deadlines for Scholarships at State Colleges: LaTech – January 5 LSU-November 15 Northwestern State-December 1 ULM-December 3
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has a variety of scholarships available for seniors state-wide and deadlines are approaching. The find out more information and download the applications, go to www.braf.org and click on scholarships.
Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at the University of Texas at Dallas is looking for top scholars to participate in their program. Information is available at http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermont.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Scholarship program is an award designed for seniors with a 3.0 GPA and who are African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. The application is in the counselor’s office.
GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. Government. This easy to use website provides access and information to more than 1000 benefit and assistance programs.
Register to win a $1000 scholarship from LELA; go to www.lela.org and sign up. Scholarships are awarded quarterly.
Enter to will a $2500 scholarship from Christian College Scholarship drawing at www.ChristianConnector.com.
Check out scholarship opportunities at University of Dayton by visiting their website at www.scholarship.udayton.edu.
LSU is offering the LA-Stem program for students with a 3.5 GPA, 24 on ACT and will declare a major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field. The application forms are available online at www.lsu.edu/lastem, you must also have a nomination form completed, that form is available online or in the LSU folder in the scholarship box. Deadline is December 7th.
The Coca Cola Scholarship application is now open. Visit www.coca-colascholars.org and complete the online application by October 31st.
Applications for the SAE’s 2009 Engineering scholarships are being accepted September 1 through December 1, 2008. SAE offers more than 60 corporate and university sponsored scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and related sciences. For full details and applications visit www.sae.org/studnets/engschlr.htm
Louisiana College has several Freshman scholarships available, check the flyer in the college/scholarship box.
UNO will be offering free ACT Prep Workshops on different dates. The first one is Sunday, October 19 from 2-4 p.m. Register online at www.admissions.uno.edu and click on Event Reservations. Flyers are in the scholarship box under UNO.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program offers awards to high school students for outstanding acts of community service. Instructions for applying for this award are in the scholarship box, the deadline for submitting an application is October 31, 2008.
Seniors, many of the colleges and universities have opportunities to apply for Freshman scholarships, please visit the individual college/university website and search for scholarships. Deadlines are very important so do not delay. Example, SLU, LSU and Tulane have instituted several new freshman scholarship programs, please check their websites if interested.
Information cards are in the outer counselor’s office pertaining to Collins College in Arizona. This is a liberal arts schools specializing in film, video games, visual arts, design, etc. For more information, complete a card and mail it off.
Students who may be interested in Harvard, Princeton, or University of Virginia, please visit the following website to obtain a list of information sessions available in the area and to register for the sessions. The website is http://www.harvardprincetonuva.com
Millsaps College is hosting Open-Door Days on Friday, October 3rd and Friday, January 23rd for students to visit the institution. For more information or to schedule a visit, go to www.millsaps.edu/admiss/visit or call 800 352 1050.
Oxford College/Emory University in Atlanta, GA has several campus visit event dates planned, to register or for more information visit the website at www.oxford.emory.edu
University of Virginia is planning an information program on Monday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. at Isadore Newman School Mini Theater in New Orleans, LA.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: October 9, 2008
Remember students to regularly check the HHS website for all scholarship information.
ULL Scholarship applications for incoming freshman in the Fall, 2009 are available in the scholarship box. The deadline is January 30, 2009.
LSU’s LA-Stem Research Scholars Program nomination deadline is November 15th, the application deadline is December 12th. The applications are online, but the nomination forms are paper apps in the scholarship box.
LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication has several programs that seniors may be interested in majoring. Visit them at www.lsu.edu/masscommunication.
NSU’s 2008 Fall Senior Day is Saturday, November 15th.
Southern Miss is hosting an Information Night, Thursday, October 23rd at the Holiday Inn in Covington at 6:30 p.m.
Southern Miss is hosting Black and Gold Day on Saturday, November 15th. Reservations only; to sign up, call 601 266 5000 or visit www.usm.edu/admissions
Hammond High may nominate one student for the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship Program at Davidson College in North Carolina. The deadline for nominations to by submitted to the college is November 15th. If you are interested in attending this institution come by the counselor’s office for a application form and information.
Presbyterian College in South Carolina has several scholarship opportunities for students in various areas. For more information visit www.presby.edu or call 800 960 7583.
Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama will offer the Gulf Coast Scholar Awards for the fall 2009. For more information, check out the flyer in the English hall or visit their website at www.shc.edu or call 800 742 6704.
The University of Alabama has set aside six University Days for prospective student visits. Please check the poster displayed in the English hall and take an information card. You may register by sending in the card or online at www.universitydays.ua.edu
Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina is a private prestigious college of academic achievement. Check out what they have to offer and their visitation dates at www.wofford.edu or call 864 597 4130.
Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have dreams of owning your own business? If you answered yes to these questions visit www.NFIB.com/YEA beginning October 15th to apply for the 2009 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award. For more information or to get an application, go to www.NFIB.com/YEA and click on Apply Now. When prompted use ACCESS KEY: NFIB. Students may also call 800 552 6342 or contact the scholarship manager at yef@nfib.org. The deadline is December 15th.
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