Counseling

Dear Counselor, Your students no longer need an access code to log in to My College QuickStart™. This free college and career planning tool helps students prepare for their future. With My College QuickStart, they can: View PSAT/NMSQT® score details. Review PSAT/NMSQT questions, answers and answer explanations. Prepare for the SAT® with a plan powered by their test results. Take an in-depth personality test to learn more about themselves, their strengths and their learning styles. Investigate personalized suggestions for colleges, majors and careers. Send your students to www.collegeboard.com/quick, and check out My College QuickStart Resources, which include demo accounts for counselors.

QuestBridge serves as an intermediary between the nation’s high achieving low-income students and leading colleges and universities.  Their College Prep Scholarship program provides more than 1,000 awards that equip outstanding low-income high school juniors to compete for admission to selective colleges.  QuestBridge will help students to successful navigate the college admissions process.

The College Prep Scholarship is free of charge and is due March 29, 2010.
Applications may be accessed at www.questbridge.org

More information can be found in the counseling office.

Barbizon National Lecture Program & Scholarships will be here in the cafeteria during both lunches on April 20th (Tuesday)

The Arkansas Tech/ VBHS Concurrent Credit Applications are due to the Counseling Center on April 24 by 3:00 p.m.

The Kohl/s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities.  Recognizing kids 6-18.

Visit www.kohlskids.com  for official rules and to nominate a young volunteer today.

Nominations excepted February 1 – March 15, 2010.

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas   and Arkansas State University in Newport Arkansas offer a one year TECHNICAL Certificate in High Voltage Lineman in Technology.   Federal and State Financial Aid are available for this program.

Information packets are available in the counseling office.

Applications for the Summit Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship are in the Counseling Center.
Interested seniors going into the medical field can apply.  Deadline is April 1st.

PRN Medical Services will be here February 17th during both lunches. 
Anyone interested in the medical field can drop by and visit with them.

Here is the website information for Scholarship from Choctaw Nation.

http://www.choctawnation.com/Files/higheredappl.pdf

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:

Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, and anyone who comes to mind. There are a number of companies and organizations who have donated money for scholarships to African Americans, but a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest or awareness.
No one is going to knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship.
Take the initiative to get your children involved. Money shouldn't be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it.
Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children, etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be.
1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2) Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org /vidcon2k.html
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennlum Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)  http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/saultwilson.pdf
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships) http://www.finaid.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship search/pay  scholarship search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Studentshttp://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html
21) Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships (som e HBCU connects)http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/
26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida )http://www.jackituckfield.org/
27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Studentshttp://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
29) International Students Scholarships &Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/
30) College Board Scholarship Searchhttp://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
31) Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
34) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
36) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excelhttp://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
37) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
40) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students http://www.back2college.com/
41) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.h tml
42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
45) INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/
46) ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind 'A Scholarshipshttp://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarshipshttp://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listinghttp://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwidehttp://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
50) Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford http://www.rhodesscholar.org /info.html
51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfund.org/schol

Considering a career in the AUTOMOTIVE AFTER MARKET.    Be sure to visit www.automotivescholarships.com or The Flyer

Applications must be completed by March 31, 2010.

AES Engineers is pleased to be able renew our scholarship offer for 2010.
 
The applicants are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
 
How to Apply:
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site:    http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

Amount of award:   $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 8, 2010

Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at:
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

Upromise is giving away one hundred, $2,500 scholarships totaling $250,000.   The awards are available to all high school and college students that plan to attend college next year. 
You can apply online in a matter of seconds.  Click Here to see the application form.
Don't delay - the scholarships are only being offered for a few weeks.  Apply Today!!
From your friends at SchoolSoup.com

The 2010 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $8000 worth of scholarships to high seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community-junior college or career school.  The program includes:

• One $4000 scholarship
• Two $1000 scholarships
• Four $500 scholarships

It’s quick and easy to apply:

• No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
• No essay required
• No lengthy application forms
• No applications fees

Log on to www.student-view.com  and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.  The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.  Scholarship winner will be announced May 2010

Deadline:  April 22, 2010

Miss Lafee' Prom USA Scholarship $2500.00

For more information and to enter, go to www.lafeeprom.com .
Brochures are available in the counseling office.

February 2nd at 10:00 am Henderson State University will meet with interested seniors. Both lunches they will be here to visit with students.

Eligibility is based on US citizen’s high school grade and activities, financial need and their desire to pursue higher education or training.
APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE.click here for more info
Deadline:  April 1,2020

Amount:  $500, $250
Deadline:  February 28, 2010
Details:  This scholarship awards four students who are either high school seniors or college freshmen.

Amount:   $20,000

Deadline:  February 28, 2010

Details:  This opportunity provides students with the tools to engage in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.

For more info:  https://ugsp.nih.gov

AMOUNT:  $25,000, $15,000 OR $10,000
DEADLINE:  June 1, 2010
DETAILS:  Students applying for this award must invent something that is patentable and not currently available to the public.
FOR MORE INFO:  invent.org/Collegiate

This program is for incoming  juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in the health profession. MASH is a two-week program scheduled during the summer.   There is no charge to participating students.
There will be three sessions at three different local hospitals to choose from.
APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 20, 2010.
CONTACT JEAN SPARKS FOR MORE INFORMATION, 424-3175 OR 785-2431.

The American Indian Center of Arkansas will consider applicants with documentable Native American descent from a federally recognized tribe with a Certificate of Degree Indian Blood or tribal enrollment documentation from a federal recognized tribe.  A copy must be furnished with the application.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 10, 2010
DIRECT QUESTIONS TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER AT 800-441-4513

It's time again for Arkansas Educational Television Network's
Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2010
NOW WITH SCHOLARSHIPS!

Do you know a young filmmaker looking for ways to show his or her work?
Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase is a program for kindergarten
through 12th grade students, created to support, educate and celebrate Arkansas's youngest filmmakers. 

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS!

AETN is partnering with the Thea Foundation to award four $2,500
scholarships to graduating seniors in the following categories:

  · Screenwriting
  · Directing
  · Cinematography
  · Editing
 
We encourage all types of submissions including but not limited to:
 
  · Documentary
  · Narrative (Short or full-length fiction film or sitcom, etc.)
  · Animation (Hand-drawn, Claymation, Macromedia Flash, etc.)
  · Short Form Video Diaries
  · QuickTime Internet Shorts
  · Music Videos
 
Our main stipulation is that in all of the submissions students played key
roles in the development and production of each project.  For scholarship
consideration high school seniors must guarantee that they were the sole
producer of the selected category during the creation of the film.
 
Entries for Student Selects 2010 will be accepted January 2010 through
March 15, 2010.
 
The program, now in its fourth year, premieres chosen films on AETN and on
AETN.org.  AETN also hosts youth filmmaking workshops and screenings of
chosen films at the Little Rock Film Festival.  This year’s festival dates are June 2–6.  

If you know a student whose media project meets these criteria please
submit it for consideration! 

For complete information, submission guidelines and forms visit
www.aetn.org/studentselects.

For questions please contact Casey Sanders at 501-682-4190 or
csanders@aetn.org.

Applications for the 2010 Arkansas Broadcasters Association Scholarship are now being accepted at ASU Jonesboro.  The scholarship is for high school seniors who plan to major in broadcasting at ASU.
Applications are available in the counseling office or may be downloaded at http://comm.astate.edu/scholarships
DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2010.

ATU-Ozark Spring Preview Day will be February 24, 2010.  This event is open to Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about their campus and the programs they offer.   ATU requires that interested students  sign up in the counseling office by February 17, 2010.  Transportation will not be provided.

Henderson State University is honoring the region’s top high school juniors by inviting them to participate in the Henderson 100 program.  This two-day event is scheduled for Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 34, 2010.
Brochures and applications are available in the counseling office.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host Weevil Welcome Days, senior visitation days, on Friday February 5, and Monday, February 8, from 9:30 until noon.
Call 870-460-1026 or toll free at 1-800-844-1826 for reservations.

The University of Arkansas Fort Smith will be here Monday January 25 @ 8:30 to talk to interested Seniors.

ARKANSAS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Arkansas Public Health Association has two scholarships for students entering in a field of public health. 
Applications are also available in the counseling office.

500 scholarship application 1000 scholarship application

Deadline is March 16, 2010

Registration is now open for the upcoming Chad Cargill  ACT Prep Workshop to be held February 17, at Van Buren High School. The registration fee is $30.00 and must be paid in the counseling office at the time of registration.   Checks should be made to VBHS.   Registration will stop at 50 students.

2010 Advanced Placement TEST Registration Letter to Parents and Students

AP Letter to Parents on exam.doc

Alpha Chi Chapter, Vikette Society, 2010 Book Scholarship
Criteria:  Female high school seniors with minimum 2.5 GPA, 17 on ACT/800 on SAT.  Must list community service, school activities, leadership qualities on application, have counselor or principal complete recommendation section, and include a typed paragraph on The Importance of a Good Education.  Applications available in the Counseling Center.  Deadline: Postmarked by March 12, 2010.Governor’s Distinguished Scholars applications DEADLINE-FEBRURARY 1, 2010

32 ON ACT OR 1410 ON SAT, NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST OR NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLAR

3.50 GPA

FULL TUITION, MANDATORY FEES, ROOM AND BOARD
UP TO $10,000 MAXIMUM ANNUAL AWARD

MUST COMPLETE NEW UNIVERSAL APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 1, 2010

MUST APPLY BY FEBRUARY 1, 2010

MAINTAIN A 3.25 GPA IN COLLEGE

The Arkansas Scholar Program starts in the 9th grade and ends in 12th grade.
 Students must maintain the following criteria for four years to qualify to apply to UA Fort Smith for this scholarship. 

Students must:                 1.   Make a semester grade of “C” or above in all academic courses.
                                                2.  Achieve a 95% or better attendance record.  (About 8 days a year.)
                                                3.  Complete  the Smart Core Requirements.

Any senior meeting these requirements or thinks that they might meet the requirements  should complete the attached application by the deadline, February 1, 2010.

Henderson State University band scholarship audition dates are Saturday, December 5, 2009 and Saturday, January 9, 2010.  Interested seniors should contact Jesse Leyva, Director of Bands, at 870.230.5054.

 2010 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Guidelines
The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to announce the application process for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program for the 2010-2011 award year. Although the funding for this year's awards is not complete, it appears that a minimum of sixty-two (62) scholarships will be offered in the amount of $1,500 each to Arkansas public and non-public school students graduating in 2010. Scholarship recipients will be selected on a competitive application basis within each of the four congressional districts in the state.
To qualify for a scholarship, the following criteria must be met:

1. Be a 2010 graduate of a public or non-public school or receive a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma;
2. Be a resident of the State of Arkansas;
3. Be admitted to an institution of higher education; and,
4. Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued academic achievement.

See attachments for the application and complete guidelines.

byrd_app_111009 byrd_guidelines_111009

AGS applications are now available online and in the counseling office.  Completed applications are due to the counseling office no later than January 15, 2020.  Check with the counseling office if you have any questions.

In order for 2010 high school graduates to be eligible for a Challenge Scholarship( Lottery), a student must be an Arkansas resident, attend an eligible Arkansas institution and meet one of the following criteria:

• Graduate from an Arkansas public high school, successfully complete the Smart Core Curriculum and achieve a 2.5 high school GPA OR obtain a 19 on the ACT
• Graduate from an Arkansas public high school (before 2014), achieve a 2.5 high school GPA AND obtain a 19 on the ACT OR score proficient on all state-mandated end -of-course assessments
• If student graduates from an Arkansas public high school that is identified as a school in which 20% or more of the students received a letter grade of “B” or higher but did not score proficient or higher on the end-of course assessment, the student mush achieve a 2.5 high school GPA AND obtain a 19 on the ACT OR score proficient on all state-mandated end-of-course assessments.
• If a student has a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and graduated from an Arkansas public high school but did not complete the Smart Core because of the applicant’s individualized education program, the student must achieve a 2.5 high school GPA AND obtain a 19 on the ACT OR score proficient on all state mandated assessments
• Graduate from a private, out-of-state high school or home school and achieve a 19 on the ACT
• Applications will be available January 1, 2010 at www.adhe.edu
• Application deadline for 2010 high school graduates is June 1, 2010
• Information bullentins are available in the counseling office.

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The Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, goals and specific challenges.
Deadline:  Applications must be postmarked by February 23, 2010

Application Packets are in the Counseling Office

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Conservation Scholarship (2009-2010 AACD Dave Ferguson Scholarship Contest)

Click here for the 2010 Conservation Scholarship

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Seniors:  Arkansas Tech Foundation Scholarships can be accessed at http://www.atu.edu/givetotech/scholarship-search.shtml.  Many scholarships are offered in addition to the ATU scholarships.

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A representative from WYO TECH Transportation Industry will be at VBHS on November 11, Wednesday at 10:25 in the counseling office.  Seniors interested in Automotive, Diesel, Collision Refinishing, Motorcycle or Marine Technology should attend.

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United Federal Credit Union Scholarship $3000-The primary focus of this scholarship is service to community.
Information packets are in the counseling office or  at www.unitedfcu.com
Deadline:March 31, 2010

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Donaghey Scholars Program Application for UALR at http://ualr.edu/admissions/
Priority Deadline:  February 1
Final Deadline:March 1

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College Portrait website is a reliable and free source of basic information about more than 325 colleges and universities, access at www.collegeportraits.org.

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2010 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship ranging from $1,000 - $10,000
Apply online:  http://www.NFIB.com/YEA
Deadline:  December 31, 2009

ATU 2010 Creative Writing Scholarship Contest for Seniors worth as much as $1500. 
Deadline:  Jan. 15, 2010
Information is in the counseling office.

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The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program will award to three finalists in the amounts of $18,000, $16,000,$14,000.  Application are in the counseling office.
Grades 9-12 may apply.
Due date:  December 18, 2009
Submit application to Local Post at:  Benjamin I Bennett Post 62
                                                                        P.O. Box 7269
                                                                         605 Alma Circle Blvd.             
                                                                         Van Buren, Arkansas 72956 

              

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The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at the University of Texas at Dallas are now being accepted.
SAT/ACT scores at or above the 97th percentile and be in the top 5% of their class.
Apply at www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott
Deadline November 1, 2009

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2010 ESSAY CONTEST
FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
CONTEST BEGINS NOVEMBER 1, 2009 AND ENDS MARCH 31, 2010
INFORMATION IS IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE OR YOU MAY CONTACT
MICHAEL HEATHCOTT AT 494-3054 OR MGHGOLF@GMAIL.COM

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

MUST FIT MINORITY GUIDELINES
CITIZEN/LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT
GPA OF 3.3 ON A 4.0 SCALE
ENROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A U.S. ACCREDITED COLLEGE
DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP
MEET THE FEDERAL PELL GRANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
HAVE ALL THREE REQUIRED FORMS SUBMITTED

APPLY AT WWW.GMSP.ORG
DEADLINE IS JANUARY 11, 2010

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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our annual scholarship program for the 4th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline   -  June 19, 2010.

Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program, $1000 scholarships
Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentloans

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KFC Colonel’s Scholars $20,000 scholarship
Apply online starting December 1 to February 19, 2010
www.kfcssholars.org

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To apply for a nomination to the:  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, applications may be picked up in the counseling office or found at www.boozman.house.gov Application Deadline:  November 1, 2009.

Juniors who are interested in learning more about or applying for the Arkansas Governor’s School should attend this informational meeting on October 21, 2009 at 7:30, October 21 in Mrs. Duncan’s Room S101.  Seniors that attended AGS last year will be there, and a CD from the AGS program will be shown.  Information is also available in the counseling office if you cannot attend this meeting.

 

Friday, October 30th, and Friday, November 13th  are special preview days for students with an ACT score of 22 or higher or who will be considered an Honor Graduate at their school.  RSVP cards are in the counseling office.

Kiwanis scholarship applications for 2010 are now available in the counseling office.  The amount of the scholarship is $750.00.  Students must have at least a 23 on their ACT or at least  score at the 82nd percentile on the SAT, or a GPA of 3.30 or higher.  Note that six criteria other than scholastic achievement are considered in the selection of a recipient.

Completed applications are due by November 30, 2009.

 

Tufts University, Vanderbilt University, and Vassar College invite you to an Evening Information Session.  The 90 minute session will include a general overview of the selective admissions process, an introduction to their respective school, a discussion of their admission/financial aid processes, and time for questions with the admission officers. This will be on October 21, 2009

Washington University in St. Louis invites you to meet with a representative of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, Arkansas  (479) 254-8400.

Fire (www.thefire.org) Scholarship is an essay contest
More information is available in the Counseling Center.

Arkansas Tech University will be here to meet with interested Seniors on October 12 at 8:20 a.m.

University of Arkansas Fort Smith will be here to meet with interested Seniors on October 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Boston University announces the 35th Annual TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION for a four year, full tuition scholarship to BU.
Deadline is December 1, 2009. Come by the Counseling Center for more information.

 

Burger King Scholars are $1000 each.  Apply at http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/
Application requirements are :
Be a high school senior who:
Maintains a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or higher
Works part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year.
Be actively involved in community service activities.
Demonstrate financial need (1040 form required)
Plans to enroll in an accredited two/four-year college, university or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.
Applications are available September 14, 2009  -  February 1, 2010

 

Scholarship information for the Coca-Cola Scholarship is now available. 
Go to www.coca-colascholars.org or come by the Counseling Center for more information.

 

Arkansas School of Math & Sciences will be at VBHS Counseling Center on October 27th at 9:00 a.m. to visit with any interested students.

Please post (& announce) University of Arkansas Fayetteville will be here September 30th thru both lunch hours.


Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship applications are now available.  Applicants must be in the 12th grade, have at least a “B” average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport.  Any eligible student can register and begin the application process at www.wendysheisman.com .  The application deadline is October 1, 2009.

WHAT:  PSAT/NMSQT TEST:  PRACTICE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST/NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST.

WHO:    10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS (10TH GRADE COUNTS ONLY AS A PRACTICE TEST).

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009.

WHY:  PRACTICE TEST FOR THE SAT AND THE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST.

FEE:        $13.00 PER EXAM
FEE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR JUNIORS THAT ARE APPROVED FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES.

September 23 is the last day to order an exam.

CONTACT VBHS COUNSELING CENTER AFTER AUGUST 30, 2009

2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS



FREE!!  &nb sp; The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program called Boys State. This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away for more information. 


University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283  

University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academi c credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 – 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr 


CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps)  - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community.  Benefits include:  living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship.  For more info:  www.cityyear.org or email:  cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call:  202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman.  Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters:   918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.

 

Rosetta Stone Scholarship essay contest is for students who learned English as a second language.  The winning essay will win a $3000 scholarship to help pay for higher education costs.  Interested candidates can visit RosettaStone.com/scholarship. 

Scholarship Renewed  -  2009

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.

To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Amount of award:   $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2009
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at:  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm




University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors.
Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283

University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 - 31, 2009.
Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr

CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps)  - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community.
Benefits include:  living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship.
For more info:  www.cityyear.org or email:  cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call:  202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman.  
Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters:   918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.