Summer Job Opportunity - Student Tech Assistant at WMS

Ray Nussbaum is hiring a Student Tech Assistant.  The position would be semi-full time this summer and would then continue as a part time position during the school year.  If you are interested in applying, or if you would like more information, e-mail Ray at:

 RNussbaum@westernmennoniteschool.org

or stop by his office and talk to him in person.

West Salem Business Association Scholarship

I just received an e-mail from the President of the West Salem Business Association, and they are willing to extend the deadline from May 20 to May 25 so that Seniors have a bit more time to get their applications turned in.  They are offering two $500 scholarships to seniors who reside in the 97304 zip code area.  For more information and scholarship application, follow the following link:

http://www.wsba-westsalem.com/scholarship.html

Students from WMS have received this scholarship award in past years...let's make it a tradition!  :)

ACEC Engineering Scholarship

ACEC Oregon’s scholarship program promotes the consulting engineering profession to promising Oregon undergraduate engineering students, with the goal of attracting them to in-state consulting engineering firms. The award is $2500, payable to the student’s university, in the student’s name, and is renewable up to four years if career field and GPA criteria continue to be met.

Eligibility:

1.    Must be either graduating high school senior or have had no previous college education (first-time freshman).
2.    GPA: 3.30+.
3.    SAT score: 1800+ combined SAT scores or ACT composite of 28+.
4.    Major: Chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
5.    Career field (preference): Applicants interested in the consulting engineering profession.
6.    Colleges: Any Oregon four-year college that offers Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited programs in the major fields of study (currently OIT, OSU, PSU, George Fox, University of Portland; check with your college if unsure of its accreditation).
 
2012 Application Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2012

For more information and a link to the scholarship application, go to:  http://www.acecoregon.org/

Summer Theatre Camp at Corban University

Corban is hosting it's annual Theatre Camp this summer from July 16-28.  They have opportunities for grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12.  For more information and downloadable registration form, visit:  www.corban.edu/theatre/camp

Scholarships specifically for Western Mennonite Graduates

Times are tough, and we understand that the thought of paying for a Christian college education may seem daunting, but we have GOOD NEWS for you!  There are two Christian colleges that now give a GUARANTEED scholarship to WMS graduates who are admitted.  These “guaranteed” scholarships do NOT require that students meet a “minimum SAT score” or show “financial need”, although there are ALSO scholarships and grants for those circumstances.   In short, if you go to one of these colleges, you will recoup most of the tuition you paid to WMS for your four years of high school.  Check it out!

BETHEL COLLEGE – North Newton, Kansas – Mennonite Heritage Scholarship

All students who graduate from Western Mennonite School (WMS) and are accepted into Bethel College receive a guaranteed $10,000 in scholarship money per year, for a grand total of $40,000 over four years of college.  Students who have received high ratings in a performance area (i.e. soccer, music, basketball etc) after an audition could potentially get more than $10,000, but, no student from a Mennonite High School (who has been admitted into Bethel) will receive less than $10,000 in scholarship money from Bethel College.  For more information about scholarships at Bethel, look at their website:  http://www.bethelks.edu/future_students/financial_aid/ff/academic.php

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY – Phoenix, Arizona – Canyon Christian Schools Consortium Scholarship

All students who graduate from Western Mennonite School (WMS) and are accepted into Grand Canyon University will be eligible for a housing scholarship  of $5,000 (on campus housing) or $2,500 (off-campus housing) at Grand Canyon University (GCU) for each year that they attended WMS (A complete listing of guidelines for the CCSC Scholarship can be found in the University Scholarship Policy Handbook). This could save students up to $20,000 if they attend WMS for all four years of high school and attend GCU for all four years of college!  Also, this housing scholarship is in addition to whatever academic or service scholarships a student is eligible for at GCU (up to $10,000/year).   For more information on academic and servant leader scholarships at GCU, look at their website:  http://www.gcu.edu/Prospective-Students/Tuition-and-Financing/Scholarships/Campus-Scholarships.php

Oregon New Lawyers Essay Contest

All high school students can compete in this essay contest, and entries must be e-mailed no later than 5:00 p.m. this Thursday, May 3rd to ONLD@osbar.org.  Write "ONLD-LRE Essay Contest" in the subject line.  The official rules and all the information needed to write this essay can be found by clicking on the link below:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CGUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.osbar.org%2F_docs%2Fonld%2Fessay%2F12%2F2012ONLDEssayContestMaterials.pdf&ei=4SGgT6HBOKqmiQKd-JHQAQ&usg=AFQjCNFNjYHUJ-CFnkrwv5CLg2SFyx3ztw

OSU Scholarship

If you are a senior, a boy, and plan to attend OSU next year, you are eligible to apply for the Sigma Phi Epsilon $1,000 Balanced Man Scholarship (you do NOT need to be a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity to be awarded this scholarship).  The deadline for applications is June 15, 2012, and you can apply on the website:  www.osu-spe.com

Ivy League College Information Session

If you're interested in learning about admissions requirements and financing for Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, or Stanford, there is a parent-student information session in Portland on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Portland Hotel.  For more information, go to their website at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org .  I have been to one of these sessions in the past and found it to be extremely helpful :)