SENIOR NEWS 12
March 31, 2010
1.
Melvin File Memorial Scholarship---DEADLINE---Received at the Concannon
house on or before March 31.----AMOUNT---six awards of
$500---Eligibility----Must be a graduating senior planning a medical field of
study.---Judging----Based on Academics, work experience and character.---General
Information----There is an application form plus a one page essay stating your
college and career goals, also including a life experience that influenced your
goals. Two letters of reference are
required.
2.
Helen Woody Babb Scholarship---DEADLINE is to be received in my office on
or before April 1. AWARD---Approximately
$300 to be received by a graduating Beloit High School Senior.
SELECTION CRITERIA---25% ACT or SAT Composite Scores, 35% applicants
curriculum, 20% Applicants financial need, and 15% Character.
3.
Eric Durham Memorial Scholarship----DEADLINE---I must have in my hands by
the end of school April 1.----AWARD----one Award of $500.---General
Information----This scholarship came to us from the Jewell school district.
Preferences will be given to a student who has chosen an agriculture
major, however, all students are encouraged to apply.
The application basically consists of you writing at least one paragraph
in answer to 4 different questions about you and your future.
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NAIFA Memorial Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be received in
7.
KSU Delta Sigma Phi Scholarship---DEADLINE---must be postmarked on or
before April 10---AMOUNT---two $500 awards to incoming freshmen males at KSU.—Selection---based
on leadership and academic excellence. Grades,
ACT scores, school and community activities and leadership roles will be judged.
8. VFW Auxiliary Scholarship---DEADLINE---must be back to Mr. Duntz on or before April 14---AMOUNT---three $300 scholarships---GENERAL INFORMATION---open to graduating seniors whose parents or grandparents belong to either the VFW Post no. 6242 or its Auxiliary.---JUDGING---judged primarily on need with some consideration given to grades and personal character. Applicants are urged to state any situation that shows need.
9.
Steve Harper Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be received
in Lawrence on or before April 15.---AMOUNT---one award of
$1,000---Eligibility---Any graduating senior enrolled in a Kansas high school
that plans to attend a four year college or university in the state of Kansas
and study photography or natural resources or be a college student enrolled in
photography or a natural resource curriculum.
---General Information---The application consists of answering essay
questions generally about yourself and a letter of recommendation
10.
Sobriety Rocks---DEADLINE----Postmarked on or before April
15----AMOUNT---4 awards (1 in each of 4 categories) of $1,000.---GENERAL
INFORMATION---Underage drinking is a serious problem and you can help in a
creative way. Express yourself in
art, writing, music or public service announcement that encourages people under
21 to say “NO”.---Eligibility----Any graduating senior planning to attend an
accredited college or post-high school training program.
11.
USD 273 Endowment Scholarships----DEADLINE---must be received at the
Board office on or before April 16---AMOUNT---Many awards of up to
$8,000.---GENERAL INFO---Submit one application and apply for
everything.---SELECTION---Grades, Activities, Essay, Leadership, NEED, Follow
directions.
12.
Certified Public Accountant Schol.---AMOUNT---10
scholarships of up to $1,300.---DEADLINE---test scores must be received in
Topeka on or before March 9---ELIGIBILITY---you must plan to major in
accounting, be a graduating senior who will attend a Kansas College and who has
high ACT scores and a good resume of leadership activities.---GENERAL
INFORMATION---All you have to do to
apply is have me send your ACT test scores to Topeka.
You will then receive a comprehensive questionnaire form that must be
filled out and sent back by April 20.
13.
Jim Johnson Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be received on or before April
1, 2010----Amount---One $500 award----General Information---A high school senior
who is pursuing a career in one of the Physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics,
Astromomy, Earth Science including Geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography
and soil science). Those going into
the teaching profession of Physical Sciences may also apply.---How To
Apply---need to provide an acceptance letter from a college with a physical
science major, must write a one page essay stating what you plan to do in the
physical sciences once degree is received and how it will contribute to your
discipline. Applications will be
mailed to the national weather service office in
14. Glen Elder Community club Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be received in Glen Elder on or before April 1---Award Amount---2-$250 awards.---GENERAL INFORMATION---Must be a high school senior with a Glen Elder address with at least a 2.5 or high GPA.
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Charles, Carol and Brad Fleming Memorial Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be
received by the Eagles club on or before April 18---AMOUNT---four awards of
$500.---ELIGIBILITY---must be a senior who plans to further their education by
attending a college or vocational school and who attends a high school within a
30 mile radius of Beloit---GENERAL INFORMATION---applicants must write a letter
of application.
16.
Glen Elder Lions Club Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be postmarked on or
before April 25---AMOUNT---one $500 award.----GENERAL INFORMATION---Must be a
high school senior with a Glen Elder address and at least a 2.5 GPA.
Applicant must be continuing their education after high school.
17.
George Hoy scholarship---DEADLINE is to be received by me on or before
April 26. AWARD---$250?? (Depends on
the interested accrued in the last years time). GENERAL INFORMATION---Each
applicant must provide a letter of application including information as to who
the student is, their school background, plans for the future, family background
and why they want to be considered for the scholarship. The applicant must also
complete a financial analysis form. The
three finalists will have an interview to choose the final recipient at the
Guarantee State Bank on May 6 at 1:30.
18.
Diana McDaniel Memorial Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be in Rossville
19.
CWDAK Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be received in Washington Kansas on
or before May 1---AMOUNT---two $250 scholarships---ELIGIBILITY----Graduating
high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and who plan to attend a Kansas
college next fall with a major in Agriculture or plant science(preference to
agronomy and plant science)
20.
VFW Scholarship---DEADLINE---Must be received by Tom Claussen on or
before May 4---AMOUNT---Two awards of
$200.---GENERAL INFORMATION---This is a 5 page application that is available to
students who have parents or grandparents that are or were at the time of their
death a member of the local VFW post
6242 or its auxiliary
21.
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
I.
DR. IRVIN "CLICK" COWGER LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY--- A boy
who has participated in Kansas American Legion Baseball.
He must be at least an average student scholastically and only high
school seniors, college level freshmen or sophomores may apply.
This is worth
one award of $500. APPLY--- the
American legion headquarters in
J.
PAUL E. FLAHERTY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY---any boy or
girl who has participated in some form of High School Athletics.
The applicant must be at least an average or better student
scholastically and only high school seniors, college level freshmen or
sophomores may apply.
This is worth
one award of $250. APPLY---
the American legion headquarters in
2009-2010
ACT Testing Dates
Test
Date
Postmark Date
April
10
March 5
June
12
May 7
Beloit
High School Test Center Code is 206150. High
school code is 170-260. NCAA
Clearinghouse code is 9999.
You can register by internet at http://www.act.org. You will have to pay by credit card if you choose this option.
2009-2010
SAT Testing Dates
Test
Date
Postmark Date
March
13 (SAT Only)
Feb. 4
May
1
Mar 25
June
5
April 29
You
can register by internet at www.collegeboard.org
