Thursday, January 23, 2014

Keizer Heritage Scholarship

If you are a SENIOR and have lived in Keizer for the past 5 years or more, consider applying for the 2 Keizer Heritage Scholarships of $1,000.  Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, school and community activities, monetary need, and an accurate and complete application form.  The deadline to apply is April 4th, and you can download the application at:

www.keizerheritage.org

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship

SENIORS - if you are planning to study music in college (major or minor), and have talent in either instrument or voice, consider applying for one of four $2500 scholarships awarded through the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.  The deadline for applications is February 14, 2014, and you can get more information and application online at:  www.omhof.org

Careers in Massage Therapy

Students considering a career in Massage Therapy are invited to attend a Training Preview on Monday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday February 22 at 10:00 a.m.  Those who attend the Training Preview receive a coupon good for FREE registration in the Massage Basics class, which runs Saturday, February 22-Mar 15 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and teaches students to give a Swedish style massage.  Fore more information, go to:  www.oregonschoolofmassage.com

Thursday, January 9, 2014

FAFSA and other Financial Aid

Seniors - please read this and pass it on to your parents:


1) You should complete your FAFSA as soon as possible...even if you don't think you will be eligible for any financial aid.  Your college's financial aid office and also private scholarship committees will want you to have completed a FAFSA before they offer you anything.  You can estimate your 2013 tax information.  Don't  wait until you file your taxes.  www.fafsa.ed.gov


2) Once you have filed your FAFSA, go to the next step and apply for a ton of scholarships with ONE application at www.getcollegefunds.org


3) Next, contact the financial aid offices of the colleges you are still considering and make sure you are aware of, and meet deadlines for, their institutional financial aid and scholarships.


4) Last, don't forget to apply for private scholarships through www.fastweb.com and also the local ones that I list on this blog.



Wednesday, January 8, 2014

West Salem Rotary Scholarship

Seniors - If you live in the 97304 zip code, consider applying for the West Salem Rotary Scholarship.  They plan to award 10 scholarships this year of $2,500 each. The application deadline is February 28th, and they will do interviews around March 19-20.  Students awarded the scholarship will be invited to the awards banquet which is tentatively scheduled for April 24, 2014. Children of Rotary Club members are not eligible to apply.  If interested, e-mail dfritz@westernmennoniteschool.org for an application.