What are you doing this summer?

One idea is to plan some college visits. You can visit anytime - but attending a scheduled event is fun too.  OSU has an event planned for those of you considering studying Business.  Beaver toBe Days are planned for class of 2017 on August 19 and 26. 

West Salem Business Association Scholarship

Seniors.. what is your zip code?  If you live in the 97304 zip code this scholarship is for YOU!  The West Salem Business Association is taking applications for a scholarship.  No essay required (short answers).  Get the application form from Mrs. Hull.  Applications are due May 20th.

More Good News for future Beavers

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Oregon State University is accepting applications for The Balanced Man Scholarship.  If you are a man and planning on attending OSU please come get an application for this $1000 or $500 scholarship.  The deadline for applications is June 10th.
~Mrs. Hull

Heading to OSU next year?

Acacia Fraternity at Oregon State University if offing fifteen $1500 scholarships for entering freshmen this coming Fall term.  If you have already been accepted to OSU please see Mrs. Hull for the application.  You don't have to join the fraternity to receive this scholarship. 

Study for the ACT

The SAT and ACT are college entrance tests that are used not only to get into the college or university of your choice but also to award academic scholarships.  This year’s high school juniors are in a difficult position because the SAT is undergoing some dramatic changes.  The March SAT is the first of the “new” SAT tests.  Because the SAT is new and we don’t have great study material or a clear picture of what the test will look like we are suggesting that our students take the ACT this spring. 

The ACT is accepted by all colleges and universities.  We are offering an ACT prep class for Western Mennonite students this spring.  The class will meet 2 times a week during “8th” period (2:55-3:30) plus at least one Saturday (for a practice test).  The cost will be $25/student (which will cover the study materials).  After we have a clear idea of the number of students participating we will decide which days’ work best for the enrolled students.  Juniors will have first priority but sophomores that have completed Algebra 2 are also welcome. 

The two Spring ACT test dates are April 9^th and June 11^th.  Your student should consider taking both tests if possible because back-to-back test are usually beneficial in order to get maximum benefit from study.  The prep class will meet during the weeks of March 7^th, 14^th, 28^th and April 4^th.  I will repeat the class in May for the June test. 

If you and your student are interested please contact Mrs. Hull via email at jhull@westernmennoniteschool.org  before March 1^st so we can order study materials. 

Spend part of your Summer in Williamsburg

The National Institute of American History and Democracy (NIAHD), a joint project of the College of William & Mary and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a pre-college summer program.  Students can earn college credit while studying on-site in Williamsburg, VA.  There are two possible three-week sessions.  The application process is involved and the deadline is April 22.  Check out there website for more information     http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/precollegiatesummer/index.php

Polk County Republican Women's Scholarship Competition

In  honor of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment in 2020, the Polk County Republican Woman are again offering a Scholarship to a graduating Polk County High School Senior Girl.  This year's scholarship amount is $1000. 

The scholarship requires an essay in the form of a "movie report" for the movie "Iron Jawed Angels".  The movie is a dramatized version of the life and times of turn-of-the-century suffragist, the historical period and experience that many suffragist encountered while working to obtain a women's right to vote.

The scholarship deadline is April 15, 2016.  We have a DVD of the movie available for you to check out.  Contact Mrs. Hull with questions.

Canada

Canada might be an affordable option - eh? 

Canadian Mennonite University is an affordable option for college (they call it "University" because "college" is more like our community college).  Total cost for tuition and room and board this year was approx. $10,000 (US $).  This doesn't include trips home of course but if this is interesting you can check them out at ww.cmu.ca

Seniors planning to enter the dental field...

The Castilla Orthodontic Scholarship is open for applications now!  This is a $500 scholarship for students interested in dentistry (including dental assistant and hygienist).  The applications are due March 31st and are available by talking to Mrs. Hull or on the website castillaortho.com. 

Local Scholarships are Easier to Win

What about your Credit Union?

It's that time of year when local scholarship opportunities become available.   If you bank at Unitus Credit Union they have several $1000 scholarships for members.  Check out their website.  If Oregon State Credit Union is where your money is they also have several $1000 scholarships to hand out.  Maps Credit Union also has money for you as well as many others.  Check with your financial institution to see if there is a scholarship application and then get busy.  Most of the due dates for these scholarships are in March or early April.  If you have a questions come ask Mrs. Hull.

Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Do you love cars, car shows and cruise-ins? Here is a scholarship for you. 

The Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Scholarship is in honor of Brent Strohmeyer who died at the age of 20 in an auto accident.  Any senior with a GPA of 2.5 or greater who has an interest in automobiles as a hobby or career and lives in Polk, Linn or Marion county (or had senior portraits taken by Russ at Stro's Photography) is eligible to apply. 

Scholarship in the amount of $400 will be given based on financial need and automotive interest.  Applications are due April 15th.

For an application see Mrs. Hull or email at jhull@westernmennoniteschool.org

West Valley Hospital Foundation Scholarship

West Valley Hospital Foundation scholarship applications for students interested in medically-related fields of study will be available beginning February 1, 2016.  Applications must be received in the Foundation office no later than March 25, 2016.

Applicants must be a resident of Polk County or an employee or family member of an employee at Wet Valley Hospital, and must have applied to a college in their field of healthcare study before applying for this scholarship. 

To receive a scholarship application packet, visit www.salemhelth.org/scholrships and click on the "West Valley Hospital Foundation Scholarship" link.  You could also contact Nani Darvell at nani.darvell@salemhealth.org.

Applications must be post-marked by March 23, 2016 to be considered.  Final selections will be announced by May 2nd.  Contact the Foundation office at 503-831-3456 with questions. 

Buick Achievers Scholarship

There are 50 scholarships of up to $100,000 each ($25,000/year for four years) for high school seniors and current undergraduate college students who plan to attend a four-year university in 2016-2017, have an interest in the automotive industry, and plan to major in:

Engineering or
Technology or
Design

For more information, and to complete an application, go to:

www.buickachievers.com

The application deadline is February 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. PST.

West Salem Rotary Scholarship

Seniors who live in the 97304 zip code area are invited to apply for a $2,000 college scholarship through the West Salem Rotary.  The application deadline is February 26, but students are encouraged to apply early.  To apply, complete this two-page application and mail to the address indicated:

Marion-Polk Medical Society Scholarships

The Marion-Polk County Medical Society offers three scholarships for high school seniors who have selected medical careers (pre-med or pre-nursing).  The deadline to apply for these scholarships is April 4, 2016.  For more information, application, and selection criteria, go to:

http://www.mpmedsociety.org/index.asp?N=doctor-Salem-OR-Scholarships&C=537&P=6983