Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship

Seniors who plan to continue musical studies at the college level for fall of 2013 are encouraged to apply for the Oregon Music Hall of Fame scholarship.  They offer (4) $1,000 scholarships each year.  The application deadline is February 11, 2012, and you can apply online at: www.omhof.org

Grand Canyon University Admissions Lunch

We have another Christian University coming to WMS next week: Grand Canyon University.  For those of you who aren't aware, GCU offers EXCELLENT scholarships for WMS graduates.  

Students who sign up by noon on Monday, December 3 will have pizza lunch provided.  The sign up sheet will be posted outside my office starting this Thursday afternoon (after the George Fox visit).  Here is the invitation that Whitney sent for me to forward out to everyone:

Grand Canyon University will be visiting Western Mennonite during lunch on Tuesday, December 4^th! Come meet your local representative and learn about everything that GCU has to offer! From affordable tuition and phenomenal scholarships to interactive class sizes and hands-on learning, great lifestyle amenities and an unforgettable community, GCU has it all. Hope to see you there!

                           - Whitney Clark, Regional Admissions Counselor, GCU

Also, GCU is sponsoring a Christmas Cookie Social after the High School Christmas Concert next month...all WMS students, parents, alumni, and friends are invited. 

Scholarships with November/December Deadlines

I have been receiving a lot of scholarship announcements, so I thought I'd put them all in one blog instead of doing them all separately this time.  Here are the ones with deadlines coming up soon:

Free Speech Essay Contest ($10,000) - Deadline is Nov. 25
High school JUNIORS and SENIORS can apply
www.thefire.org/contest

Boston University Trustee Scholarship (four year, full tuition scholarship) - Deadline is Dec. 1
SENIORS who plan to attend Boston University
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

Villanova University Presidential Scholarship (full tuition, room, board) - deadline is Dec. 1
For high school SENIORS with rigorous curriculum and high GPA/SAT
www.villanova.edu/scholarships

Burger King Scholars Foundation Scholarship - apply between Nov. 15 and Jan. 10
For high school SENIORS
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram

Nellie Thomson-Dorothy Patch Scholarship - deadline is Dec. 17
For SENIORS of color (including Native Americans) who live or go to school in Salem/Keizer area; there is no minimum GPA to apply.  (use scholarship application below to apply)

Colleges that specialize in Art...

If you are interested in going to a college that specializes in Art...or...if you're just interested in doing a summer session for fun, check out these art schools:

Ai (The Art Institute) has campuses all over the USA, but the closest one is in Portland, Oregon. For more about their programs, open houses, and scholarship competitions, go to: www.artinstitutes.edu

PCNA (Pacific Northwest College of Art) is located in Portland, Oregon.  For more information about admission, programs, or visits, to to:  www.pnca.edu

SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) is in Georgia and has summer workshops and seminars for high school students.  For more information, to to:  www.scad.edu/summer

MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) is in Maryland, but has summer programs in Tuscany (Italy) as well as in Maryland.  For more information, go to: www.mica.edu/precollege

What's new at Corban

Corban University visited WMS yesterday and shared information with 13 of our interested students during high school lunch.  If you missed this presentation, and you're interested in learning more about Corban, you can contact Callie Doremus, Admissions Counselor at cdoremus@corban.edu

Some interesting tidbits from this presentation include:

1.  It's not too late to register for Corban Experience which is happening this weekend.  The cost is $35 for overnight including food, activities, class visits, chapel, etc.  Juniors and Seniors who attend this event or another approved visit will receive a $500 scholarship to Corban (if they end up attending there).  For more information, and to register for Corban Experience, go to:  www.undergrad.corban.edu/visit

2.  Seniors who are interested in Corban can complete their application online for FREE if it's done prior to November 14th.  To apply to Corban, go to: www.undergrad.corban.edu/admissions

3.  Corban offers extensive internships, study abroad, and service options for their students to share the love of Jesus and broaden their perspectives.  For more details about this, go to: www.corban.edu/mytravels

Corban University coming to WMS

Corban University will be doing an admissions presentation for interested students/parents this next Tuesday, November 6th during 2nd lunch.  If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet outside my office before the end of the day on Monday.  Lunch will be provided for those who pre-register.  For more information about Corban, go to:  www.corban.edu

College Night Oregon

ALL High School Students and Parents are invited to a FREE event on November 14th from 6-8 p.m. at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon.

Pizza and prizes

Join us before the presentation begins for pizza and soda, and register to win a $500 scholarship!

Presentations

Gain valuable insight from higher education professionals about:

• How going to college can change your life
  You have probably heard people tell you that going to college is important, but we will provide a brief set of facts to prove the point.
  
• Choosing the right college
  Learn what to consider when selecting a college. Whether you are interested in a traditional four-year college, a community college, or a trade and vocational college, hear about your options and how to decide which is right for you. We will also cover the steps involved in the college application process.
  
• Understanding the financial aid process
  Think you can't afford to attend college? Learn about financial aid programs and the importance of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  
• Scholarship searches and scams
  Learn how to develop a plan to search for scholarships, and find out how to spot the warning signs of scholarship scams.
  
• Scholarship drawing
  At the end of the evening, find out if you've won one of the four $500 scholarships that will be awarded by a random drawing at each College Night event.

For a map and location details, go to:

http://www.collegenights.org/locations/Chemeketa-Community-College.html

Full Scholarships to Study Abroad in Germany

If you are interested in studying abroad, but don't know how you can swing it financially, consider applying for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship.  To qualify, you must be a U.S. Citizen between the ages of 15 and 18 and a current high school student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  For more information, and to apply before the January 15, 2013 deadline, go to:

http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/apply-asse/