Mennonite College Fair coming to WMS on October 27

The following Mennonite colleges will be at WMS all day on October 27th:

Bethel
Bluffton
EMU
Goshen
Hesston

All WMS high school students and their parents are invited to attend this event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Thursday.  All 8th grade, 10th grade, and 12th grade students will be spending 45 minutes interviewing admissions reps and learning about the college admissions process, college majors, and financial aid.  The Mennonite Colleges are also providing PIZZA for all the seniors during 2nd lunch.  Students or parents who wish to have an individual appointment with an admissions rep can sign up with Darlene.

Canadian Mennonite University Campus Visit Days

Upcoming campus visit dates include November 25, February 3, and March 16.  Ask about travel subsidies and overnight accommodations.  Apply for admission to CMU by November 30 and your $50 application fee is waived.  Apply by February 28 to be eligible for scholarships.  For more information, call toll free 1-877-231-4570, e-mail info@cmu.ca , or website www.cmu.ca

Scholarships with 2011 Deadlines

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

For young women (grades 9-12) interested in working in technology and computing.  For more information visit www.aspirationsaward.org.  Deadline: October 31, 2011.

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Students interested in attending the University of Virginia – merit based scholarship.  For more information, click on www.jeffersonscholars.org.  Deadline is November 1, 2011.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Volunteer-based scholarship.  Program details available at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit.  Deadline to principal: November 1, 2011 and his nominee must be submitted by November 8, 2011.

Seattle University’s Sullivan Leadership Award

Four-year scholarship equal to full tuition, room and meals for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University.  Recipients are selected on the basis of commitment to service and leadership, academic rigor, community, spirituality and global awareness.  For more information, click on www.sleattleu.edu/sullivan.  Deadline: November 15, 2011

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education

“Freedom in Academia” high school students essay contest.  Please see www.thefire.org for more information about how to enter this contest.  Deadline: December 16, 2011

Performing and Visual Arts College Fair on October 25

If you are interested in more information about Performing and Visual Arts colleges (e,g, Dance, Music, Graphic Design, Drama, Art), check out this event to be held on Tuesday, October 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Portland State University, Smith Memorial Union.  For details, go to:  www.nationalcollegefairs.org and click on the Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs link :)

Eastern Mennonite University - VISIT DAYS

See for yourself why EMU is a Christian university like no other.  Visit EMU any time or register for one of our 2011-2012 campus visit dates:

October 27/28
November 17/18
February 23/24
March 24

www.emu.edu/campusvisit

Looking for Scholarships for Christian Universities?

The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian College Scholarship Resource online.  For more information, check out their website:  http://www.christianconnector.com/

National College Fair, November 6 & 7, 2011

Over 250 Colleges will be available to answer questions, plus there are FREE workshops on financial aid, standardized testing, and the college application process.  All Juniors at WMS will be attending this on Monday, November 7th, but we also encourage all parents and Seniors to attend the Sunday afternoon session (from 1-5 p.m.).  For more information, go to: www.nationalcollegefairs.org or to register, go to www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent