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August/September 2010

MSM School Code 372675

August 6 – ACT Registration Deadline for September test www.actstudent.org

August 18 – Vanderbilt University at OSSM Auditorium 7-8:30 p.m.

August 25 – Senior Parents Night at MSM @ 6:30 p.m.

September 1 – Junior/Sophomore Parents Night at MSM @ 6:30 p.m.

September 2 – OSU Admissions Event at Will Rogers Theater, OKC, 6:00 p.m. Register at www.admissions.okstate.edu/okckickoff

September 7 - Applications for OKC Beautiful Teen Board due. See Mrs. Wedel.

September 7 – SMU/TCU representatives at Skirvin Hotel, 1 Park Ave., OKC 7:00 p.m. Register by September at http://smu.edu/admission/frogandpony.asp

September 10 – SAT Registration Deadline for October test www.collegeboard.com

September 10 – YLX applications due

September 11 – ACT Test administered at Mount St. Mary

September 12 - Exploring College Options featuring Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Pennsylvania and Stanford at Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills, 7902 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, at 7:30 p.m. Register at http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/

September 12, 13 & 16 - Exploring Educational Excellence featuring Brown, Columbia, University of Chicago, Cornell, and Rice is holding events at El Paso, Albuquerque, and Denver in September 2010 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. To find out more, go to http://www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org/

September 13 – West Point Information Session @ OSSM Auditorium, 7-8 p.m.

September 14 – Holy Cross rep Amanda Juriansz at 11:30 a.m. in Senior Hall

September 15 – University of Arkansas rep Emerald Hames visit 1:30 p.m./Coll. Prep

September 15 – University of Chicago at OSSM Auditorium from 7-8:30 p.m.

September 17 - ACT Registration Deadline for October test www.actstudent.org

September 19 – OKC Metro College Connection at OKC Science Museum, 2-5 p.m. September 20 – OKC Metro College Connection at Norman Embassy Suites 6-8 p.m.

September 20 - Mid-Del College Night at Rose State from 5-7 p.m.

September 21 – Shawnee Area College Fair at OBU from 9- 11:30 a.m.

September - ACT Workshop with Chad Cargill in the auditorium from 8 to 11

September 29 – PLAN Test for all sophomores 8-12

September 30 – MIT at OSSM Auditorium from 7-9 p.m.

September 30 – National Christian College Fair at Christian Heritage, 6:30 to 8:30

September 30 – QuestBridge due

October 8 - SAT Registration Deadline for November test

October 9 - SAT Test

October 12 – University of Tulsa rep Justin Margherio visit at 9:30

October 13 – PSAT/NMSQT Test, 8-12

October 14 - Senior Announcements, order before school and during lunch

October 15 - Danforth Scholarship Due @ Washington University in St. Louis

October 15 – Deadline for application to the US Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy in Congresswoman Mary Fallin’s office. Email request for information to janet.petty@mail.house.gov in Congresswoman Mary Fallin’s office. Interviews will be November 13, 2010.

October 20 – Junior Service Day

October 20 – University of Alabama rep Mike Olive visit at 1:30 in College Prep

October 23 – ACT Test administered at Mount St. Mary

November 2 – Washington University rep Gina Golliday at 1:30 in College Prep

November 4 – Johns Hopkins University at OSSM Auditorium from 7-8:30 p.m.

November 5 - SAT Registration Deadline for December test

November 5 - ACT Registration Deadline for December test

November 6 - SAT Test

Scholarships/Opportunities

To learn more about the Air Force Academy, go to www.academyadmissions.com . Complete a pre-candidate questionnaire from the Admissions website after March of your junior year. The online application closes January 31 of the year you wish to enter. Apply as soon as possible, so your qualifications can be evaluated, you can schedule a physical exam and information can be provided to members of Congress on your potential as a nominee. If you need assistance, contact the nearest Air Force Admissions Liaison Officer.

If you enlist in the Air National Guard for 6 years, you are guaranteed free tuition at any state university.

The Horatio Alger Scholarship application, which considers critical financial need, involvement in co-curricular and community service activities and a GPA of 2.0, is due October 30, 2010. Go online to www.horatioalger.com/SCHOLARSHIPS/index.cfm

The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship is open to students of high merit with an identified learning disability. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, be a US citizen and a senior in high school. Award is $10,000. Go to www.ncld.org to find out more.

Ayn Rand Essay Contest is open to 11^th - 12^th grade students who submit an essay on Fountainhead and to 9^th -10^th grade students who submit an essay on Anthem. Prizes are given in amounts from $30 to $10,000. Deadline is March 20 (Anthem) and April 26 (Fountainhead), 2011. See http://www.aynrand.org/

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which rewards leadership and excellence, is open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens/nationals and have a 3.0 GPA. There are 250 4 year scholarship awards given away annually. Deadline is October 31, 2010. For more information, go to www.coca-colascholars.org.

Nominations for the Danforth Scholars Program to Washington University in St. Louis are due October 15, 2010 and applications are due January 15, 2011. Maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to the community are the qualities that embody the essence of the Danforth Scholars.

The Elks National Foundation will award 2011 Most Valuable Students and Legacy Scholarships. After September 1, 2010, applications can be found at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/OurScholarships.cfm. MVS applications are due December 1, 2010, and Legacy applications are due February 1, 2011.

The Gates Millennium Scholars program was established to provide outstanding, low income students an opportunity to complete a college degree in any discipline they choose. This scholarship supports the costs of college attendance and graduate school. Students are eligible to apply if they:

Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the U.S.
Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited college or university as full time, degree-seeking first year student in the Fall of 2011
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Must fill out FAFSA and submit by February 1, 2011, & send in SAR as early as possible.
Have all 3 required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the January 10, 2011 deadline.

Nomination forms are available for the Gates Millennium Scholarship at http://www.gmsp.org

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on political courage. Visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at www.jfklibrary.org to find out more. Applications start September 1, 2010 and the deadline for submission is January 8, 2011.

If you are interested in attending a Military Academy, you should notify both your US Senator and your Congressman of your desire to be considered for nomination. Deadline for application is October 15, 2010, and interviews are November 13, 2010 for Congresswoman Mary Fallin.

Newman University is offering the ASC Community Leader Scholarship to empower students to transform society by permeating it with Christian values. High school seniors who apply must hold a 3.0 GPA and have an outstanding record of community service. Applications are due before February 1, 2011.

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest K-12^th winners earn from $100 - $1,000 for an essay of up to 1,000 words on the topic “The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why is it important to our Nation?”. Deadline is December 1, 2010. Go to www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students in the OKC area. To check some of these out, go on-line to www.occf.org . The Community Foundation Scholars Program offers high school seniors who have a GPA between 3.25 and 3.79 with extracurricular activities and community service the opportunity to win $1,500 for an accredited university. The deadline for Community Foundation Scholarship is November 30, 2010. The H.W. Almen-West OKC Rotary scholarship winner will earn $4,000 and must have a 2.75 GPA and not exceed a $100,000 family income. The application must include an essay on “The Object of Rotary in My Community.” The Commander Family scholarship is for seniors who work while they attend high school. The Almen-Rotary and Commander Family are due in February 2011.

The Oklahoma Engineering Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate a genuine interest in an engineering career. These scholarships must be used in engineering at Oklahoma Christian, OSU, ORU, OU, TU or UCO. Applicants must be Oklahoma residents and US citizens. Selection of recipients will be based on:

3.0+ GPA and 24-29 ACT

ACT Math Component 28

Extra-curricular activities

Essay and an interview

Courses taken and credits earned for grades 10 through 12

Technical and non-technical activities sponsored by the high school

Special recognition, academic honors and special achievements

Volunteer activities

Employment

Potential to complete the engineering curriculum offered by the university

Scholarships are due by February 16, 2011. To apply, go online to www.ospe.org between November 18^th and February 12^th and fill out a pre-qualification questionnaire. Then you will be emailed an electronic copy of the OEF scholarship form. A 7-semester transcript is required.

The Oklahoma Heritage Association hosts Heritage Week competition each year for 4^th through 12^th graders to embrace their heritage. There is a poster/essay competition for 10^th – 12^th grades and an essay competition for 7^th-9^th grades. All entries are due by Friday, October 22, 2010. For the first time, the Oklahoma Heritage Association and Gaylord-Pickens Museum will award one Oklahoma high school senior the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship is based on the student’s leadership roles, civic/community involvement, academic achievement, and knowledge and pride of our great state. The deadline for this scholarship is October 1, 2010. See www.oklahomaheritage.com for more information

The Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association essay contest is open to all Oklahoma students ages 16-18. All entries, which will be judged on content and writing ability, must be typed, double-spaced, and not exceed 600 words. Possible themes include Concrete’s Benefits to Society and How Concrete Affects the Environment. For more information, go to www.ormca.com. Entries must be postmarked by November 10, 2010.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program offers scholarships to students for their volunteer community service. If you have made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Visit www.prudential.com/spirit. Follow the instructions, complete the application, print it, sign it, have your parent sign it, and then give it to your principal or organization leader. The deadline for this scholarship to your high school counselor is November 1, 2010.

QuestBridge College Match program offers an opportunity for outstanding low-income students to gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's top-ranked colleges. Students planning to enter college in the fall of 2011 can apply using the online application at http://www.questbridge.org/ The National College Match application is due September 30, 2010 and the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship will be available online February 2011.

SAE Engineering Scholarship program offers both undesignated and university scholarships to students majoring in engineering. Oklahoma State University is the only Oklahoma school offering the university scholarship of $1,000 which is renewable up to 4 years. Deadline is in December.

Siemens Competition offers competitions for students who will graduate by September 1, 2011. You must submit a research project in mathematics, engineering, the biological and physical sciences or a combination of these disciplines. Awards are from $1,000 to $10,000. Deadline is October 1, 2010. Go to www.collegeboard.com/siemens

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is holding Miss SWOSU Outstanding Teen Pageant for girls between 13 and 17 in conjunction with their Miss SWOSU Pageant on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Go to www.swosu.edu/students/miss-swosu/index.asp for more information, then click Forms and Resources and then Miss SWOSU Outstanding Teen..

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States sponsor the Voice of Democracy scholarship program for high school students. This year's theme is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?" and the deadline is November 1, 2010. The VFW also sponsors a Patriots’ Pen Youth essay (November 1) and Scouting Scholarship (March 1). To find out more, go to www.vfw.org.

Wendy's High School Heisman is looking for the best student scholar athletes in 33 eligible sports. Students could win a trip to NYC for the Heisman Memorial Trophy Weekend. Applications which are available at www.wendysheisman.com are due October 3, 2010.

YLX applications can be downloaded from the Leadership Oklahoma City website, www.lokc.org Applications are due September 10, 2010.

The youngARTS Program encourages excellence to young artists in nine art forms. Registration deadline is October 15, 2010. More information is available at www.youngARTS.org

Counselor's Corner

March 2010

Events(Seniors – Remember to take the ACT & SAT for graduation.)

March 1 – To-be Seniors, call Mrs. Wedel (631-8865 Ext. 207) for individual enrollment to include student and parent.

March 3 – Freshman Enrollment 3-6 p.m. in the auditorium

March 5 through March 30 – Pay $86 ($56 for Free & Reduced Lunch) for each AP exam to the Business Office and let your AP teacher know that you are sitting for the exam.

March 5– ACT Registration deadline for the April 10^th exam

March 7 – Oklahoma City Panhellenic Recruitment Spring Tea, All Souls Episcopal Church, 3:00 pm March 9 – Freshman Enrollment 3-6 p.m. in the auditorium

March 13 – SAT Test

March 15-19 – Spring Break

March 12 – Applications due to ISyTE, OSU Academy for to-be 10^th-12^th graders www.cepd.okstate.edu/isyte

March 25 – SAT Registration deadline for the May 1^st exam

March 30 – Please tell your teacher that you are taking the exam and pay Mr. Finsel or Mrs. Harkins in the Business Office for each exam that you are taking. Exams will be ordered on March 31^st.

April 2- Youth Council Application due (www.lokc.org)

April 9 – Extension AP Deadline (Late fee added.)

April 10 – ACT Test at Mount St. Mary

April 16 – Final AP Deadline

April 29 - SAT Registration deadline for the June 5^th exam

May 1 – SAT Test

May 3 – AP Government & Politics: United States exam 8-12

May 4 – AP Spanish Language exam 8-12

May 5 – 9-11 Grade Academic Awards in the MSM auditorium 1:40 p.m.

May 5 – AP Calculus AB exam 8-12

May 6 – AP English Literature exam 8-12

May 7 – ACT Registration deadline for the June 12^th exam

May 7 – AP U.S. History exam 8–12 & AP European History exam 12-4 and Studio Art portfolios due

May 10 – AP Biology exam 8-12 & AP Physics B exam 12-4

May 11 – AP Chemistry exam 8-12

May 12 – Senior Academic & Scholarship Awards at 6:30 p.m. (Seniors, please turn in a copy of any scholarships that you have been offered and any other honors to Mrs. Wedel so that you can be recognized at this assembly.)

May 12 – AP English Language exam 8-12

May 21 – MSM Baccalaureate at 7:00 p.m. held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

May 22 – MSM Graduation at 2:00 p.m. held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

June 5 – SAT Test

June 12 – ACT Test

Scholarships/Opportunities

The Alpha Tau Omega Distinct Advantage Scholarship is made available to any male graduating senior who will be attending Oklahoma State University and is interested in joining a fraternity. See Mrs. Wedel for an application which is due April 1, 2010.

Ayn Rand Essay Contest is open to 11th - 12th grade students who submit an essay on Fountainhead and to 9th -10th grade students who submit an essay on Anthem. Prizes are given in amounts from $30 to $10,000. Deadline is March 20 (Anthem) and April 26 (Fountainhead), 2010. See http://www.aynrandeducation.com

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship requires an ACT of 32+ or an SAT or 1420+. An application and essay are required. Go to www.okhighered.org to find out more.

The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc. will award numerous scholarships to Catholic students. The CFO guidelines include scholastic ability, financial need, a full-time student, and must be a resident of the Archdiocese of OKC and an active member of a Catholic Parish. Scholarships include the CFO College and University Scholarships for the university of your choice, the P.B. Connelly Medical Scholarship to OU, the Helen R. Hall Nursing Scholarship, the Duffy Family Scholarship to students attending St. Gregory’s University and the Bob Little Pastoral Musicians Scholarship. Applications are due April 16, 2010. For an application, go online to www.cfook.org .

The Tau Chapter of the Eta Phi Beta Sorority of Oklahoma City will select a graduating senior girl to be the recipient of a four year scholarship. Requirements include graduating in 2010, 3.0 GPA, and submitting application, transcript, photograph and references by March 31, 2010. See Mrs. Wedel for an application

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms for Pell Grants, Work Study and Loans are available for senior after January 1, at www.fafsa.ed.gov .

The FBI National Academy Associates is offering to qualified incoming sophomores and juniors (14-16) who have a 3.0 or higher and good citizenship, the opportunity to participate in an 8 day program of leadership development at the FBI Academy facility in Quantico, Virginia. The application is due March 15, 2010. See Mrs. Wedel for details.

2010 FIRST Scholarships are offered to students on the FIRST Robotics Competition team. Check out www.usfirst.org/scholarships and follow the link to the 2010 FIRST Scholarship Opportunities. Deadlines vary.

Check out the Hispanic College Fund scholarships at www.hispanicfund.org . Deadlines vary.

If you are interested in majoring in physics, astronomy, or engineering physics at OU, you can apply for one of the J. Clarence Karcher Scholarships for $1400 per year. Applications are in Mrs. Wedel’s office or you can download an application at www.nhn.ou.edu as a .pdf file by selecting “Student Info”. Deadline is March 15, 2010.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care is open to all children 6-18, who have not graduated from high school. You must be nominated by a Kohl’s consumer. Nomination forms are available in Kohl’s Department Stores on February 1 through March 15, 2010, or at the Kohl’s Kids Who Care webpage.

The MacDowell Club of Allied Arts of Oklahoma City is offering scholarships to deserving seniors who will major in the Arts, have a need for help with private lessons or supplies, have participated in school and community services, and have shown themselves to be good citizens. Applications which are due March 27, 2010 are available in Mrs. Wedel’s office.

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) offers several scholarships to Italian American students. Scholarship applications are due March 5, 2010. Apply on line at www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp.

Native American Student Scholarships vary by tribe affiliation. Most require parents to fill out the FAFSA form before applying. Contact Office of Indian Education.

All student athletes who are interested in playing college sports must register online at the NCAA Clearinghouse website, www.ncaaclearinghouse.net, and then click on “Prospective Student-Athletes”. ACT and SAT scores must be sent to NCAA directly.

The Nelson Scholarship is given in memory of David Nelson, MSM class of 2003, whose life was cut short in 2001. The scholarship amount is $1000 each year for 4 years. Requirements include the student to be Catholic and attend St. Gregory’s or a state university in Oklahoma. Applications are in Mrs. Wedel’s office and are due April 15, 2010.

The Oklahoma City Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women funds a scholarship to high school seniors of its affiliated organizations. To qualify, a student must possess a 2.5 GPA or better and pass a college entry exam, show record of community and parish volunteer service and show financial need. To obtain an ACCW scholarship application, contact Dixie Stake at ostake@pldi.net. The deadline is April 15, 2010.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students in the OKC area. To check some of these out, go on-line to www.occf.org .

Dr. Eugene Briggs Memorial Scholarship was established by the Lions Club of Oklahoma. Applicants must be graduates of Oklahoma high school and must have endorsements of three Lions Club members. Applications are due March 31.
The Oklahoma Goodwill Scholarship is for a graduating senior who has a 3.0 GPA or greater and is disabled. Applications are due June 1.
The BSO Ivy Foundation Fund established by Beta Sigma Omega offers scholarships for graduating seniors from a metropolitan Oklahoma City High School. Senior must have 2.5 GPA or greater, and preference is to female students
The Carballo Family Fund Scholarship awards $3,000 to students of Hispanic/Latino heritage who graduate from an Oklahoma high school, have a GPA greater than 2.75, and who attend (or plan to attend) OU or OSU. Deadline is June 1, 2010.

The Oklahoma City Gridiron Foundation grants scholarships to seniors who plan to major in any field of journalism. The Gridiron Foundation application for journalism students must be postmarked by March 15, 2010. Applications are in Mrs. Wedel’s office or visit www.okcgridiron.org.

Oklahoma City Independent Insurance Agents 2010 Scholarships and Bill Booth Memorial Scholarship are based on grades, test scores, school and community service. Scholarships will be awarded in these categories: a child of the OKC Police Department, OKC Fire Department, OKC Public Schools, Putnam City Public Schools, and an IIAOKC agent member or their agency employees. Entries are due by April 9, 2010.

The Oklahoma City University Clara Luper and American Indian Scholarships are awarded to outstanding seniors who meet the requirements including a 22 ACT, 1020 SAT or 3.0 GPA and rank in the top 50% of their class, submit data forms, applications, & essays, and complete the FAFSA and an interview. Priority deadline is March 1, 2010.

OERB offers scholarships to petroleum related majors. Go to www.oerb.com to apply. Deadline is March 1, 2010.

The Oklahoma Heritage Association sponsors the John W. & Mary D. Nichols scholarship based on a student’s demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history and geography, as well as academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership. Applications are due March 5, 2010. Go to www.oklahomaheritage.com to find out more.

With Oklahoma’s Promise, the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, 8th, 9th and 10th grade students whose annual family income is $50,000 or less can earn FREE COLLEGE TUITION. The student must be an Oklahoma resident, apply during 8th, 9th or 10th grade year, take 17 units of high school course and achieve at least a 2.5 GPA, attend school regularly, do homework, stay away from drugs and alcohol, and don’t commit criminal or delinquent acts. Apply online at www.okpromise.org . There are some new requirements that you can view online. Apply now.

The Oklahoma Rural Water Association is sponsoring a video contest for high school students. Each 4 member team will create a video on preserving the earth’s most valuable resource, water. Videos are due March 12, 2010.

The OSSAA (Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association) and Farmers Insurance are offering student athlete awards of $750. The scholarship criteria include:

 Must have a 6 or 7 semester minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher (Provide transcript)

 Must have scored at least 24 or the ACT or 1090 on the SAT. (Must provide documentation)

 Must be a senior student-athlete participating in at least one of the OSSAA sponsored athletic programs listed below each year of their high school career

 Application must be submitted by the student’s high school principal

 All applications must be fully complete including 2 letters of reference to be considered. One letter from high school principal or his/her designee, and one from a current or previous teacher of the applicant.

 Deadline for application is printed on the application form

Boys’ Sports Girl’ Sports

Baseball-April 30 Slow Pitch Softball-April 30

Soccer-April 30 Soccer-April 30

Track & Field – April 30 Track & Field – April 30

OSU awards a 4-year tuition waiver scholarship to Oklahoma high school Valedictorians. To win a Valedictorian Scholarship, the principal must certify that a student has achieved a 4.0 or better GPA. Due date for these scholarships is June 1, 2010.

The Phi Beta Kappa Association of Oklahoma City awards scholarship to 3 outstanding high school seniors in the amount of $2,000. Requirements include a 30 ACT or SAT equivalent, attend an institution with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter (Check www.pbk.org), complete the application and essay, and attend a short interview. The deadline is Friday, March 26, 2010. See Mrs. Wedel for an application.

Rose State College awards Foundation Scholarships each year to first-time students and returning students on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, specific majors and/or special qualities such as community service. To check out scholarships, go to www.rose.edu.

Got Milk? The “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” Awards are for graduating high school student athletes who show excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community service. For complete rules and an online application form, log on to www.bodybymilk.com. Online registration ends March 5, 2010.

The South OKC Chamber of Commerce is offering several scholarship opportunities. The Cox Communications Student of the Year Award is for students who demonstrate not only extraordinary scholastic aptitude, but also great personal success, whether that means overcoming adversity, demonstrating initiative, or another attribute that fosters potential. The student of the year is nominated by the principal or another school official, one per school. Nominations must be made before the end of February. The Sylvan Learning Center Honorable Mention and Wal-mart Supercenter and Neighborhood Markets Flex Award are also awarded from the pool of Student of the Year nominees. The Chamber Member Scholarships also include tuition waiver for deserving students for Francis Tuttle, Metro Tech, and Moore Norman Technology Centers, as well as a student who is pursuing a law or business degree at OCCC.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Theta Alpha Omega are awarding scholarships to male freshman students whose ACT score is 2.5+ and who write a 500 word essay over “The Importance of Charity in Today’s Society”. Deadline is April 1, 2010.

The State Regents Academic Program awards scholarships to students whose score sums equal 133 on ACT or 1550 on SAT or who is a National Merit Finalist or Presidential Scholar. Find out about applications from www.okhighered.org.

Students of Mount St. Mary who plan to enroll in an accredited bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, diploma, or vocational/technical program are invited to apply for the Charles E Thoele Scholarship Program. Selection will be based on 1) academic performance, as demonstrated by GPA, class rank, and college test scores and 2) personal character, as demonstrated by participation in school and community activities, work experience, leadership qualities, awards and honors, statement of goals and aspirations, and personal and school references. March 1, 2010, is the deadline for application.

***ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE WEBSITES!!!

www.scholarships.com

www.chase.com/educationfirst

www.scholarships101.com

www.finaid.org

www.gocollege.com

www.collegeview.com

www.absolutelyscholarships.com

www.estudentloan.com

www.ed.gov/finaid.html

www.collegenet.com/mach25

www.fastaid.com

www.fastweb.com

www.meritmoney.com

www.cashe.com/runsearch.html

www.wiredscholar.com/paying/content/pay_scholarship_search.html

Deborah Wedel

Counselor, Mount St. Mary

2801 South Shartel

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

dwedel@mountstmary.org

405-631-8865 Ext. 207

405-631-9209 Fax

Counselor's Corner

February 2010

Events

February 1 – Deadline for many Oklahoma college scholarship applications

February 2 – St. Gregory’s University rep at 11:30 in Senior Hall & College Prep

February 2 – Enrollment Packets will be given to Juniors

February 4 - Enrollment Packets will be given to Sophomores

February 4 - March SAT Registration Deadline

February 5 – Mercy Health Center Health Careers Exploration Day at 9:00 a.m.

February 6 – ACT Test

February 8 – To-be Seniors, start calling Mrs. Wedel (631-8865, Ext 207) for individual enrollment to include student and parent.

February 10 - Enrollment Packets will be given to Freshmen

February 11 – To-be Juniors enrollment 8-11

February 16 – Foundation of Promise Junior Applications due and Foundation of Promise proof of activities due to Mrs. Wedel

February 18 – To-be Sophomores enrollment 8-11

February 19 – Engineering Day in Tulsa

Scholarships/Opportunities

The AXA Achievement Community Scholarships offer college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Applicants must be legal residents, enroll full-time in a 2 or 4 year college by fall 2010, demonstrate ambition, determination to set and attain goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. Deadline for the Achievement Community Scholarship is February 15, 2010. Learn more and download an application at www.axa-achievement.com .

Best Buy is offering scholarships for 9^th - 12^th grade students involved in volunteer community service or work experience. Go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com for an application. Applications are due by February 15, 2010.

Burger King is awarding $1000 scholarships to seniors who meet these requirements:

 Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

 Work an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year. Employment at Burger King is NOT a requirement.

 Actively involved in community service activities

 Demonstrate financial need

 Plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational-technical school by Fall of the application year

Guidelines are at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org and an online application form is at www.applyists.net from September 14, 2009, to February 1, 2010. The Access Key is BKS.

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship requires an ACT of 32+ or an SAT or 1420+. An application and essay are required. Go to www.okhighered.org to find out more.

The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is offering 4 scholarships (2 $500 and 2 $1000) to raise the consciousness of high school female seniors regarding the importance of higher education.. See Mrs. Wedel for an application which is due February 27, 2010.

To learn about the Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarships, go to www.deltathetachi.org . Applications are due February 1, 2010.

Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Scholarship requires an essay on the chances and the troubles that life presents. To find out more, go to http://origin-www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces. Deadline is February 15, 2010.

East Central University is sponsoring The 6th Annual R. Darryl Fisher Creative Writing Contest for 9th – 12th graders. Poetry and Short Fiction is acceptable. Talk to your English teacher if you are interested. Deadline is February 5, 2010.

Engineering and Geosciences Majors, ETS is announcing The Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship and Shell Minority Scholarship, which award 20 $2,500 scholarships if you are attending certain schools including OU, University of Texas, University of Colorado, Stanford, MIT and Colorado School of Mines. For an application and a complete list of colleges, see Mrs. Wedel. Deadline is February 16, 2010.

The Executive Women International offers the EWI Scholarship. One junior student, whose career plans must include a four-year college degree, is eligible to apply for this scholarship. Criteria include academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, communication activities, and communication skills. Applications are due by February 26, 2010. The top 5 applications will be interviewed April 13, 2010, at Oklahoma City University. See Mrs. Wedel for an application.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms for Pell Grants, Work Study and Loans are available for senior after January 1, at www.fafsa.ed.gov .

Foundation of Promise for Juniors who will be first generation college students. No parent or grandparent can have ever attended college before. Get an application online at www.occf.org or see Mrs. Wedel for one. These are due to Mrs. Wedel on February 15, 2010.

If you are interested in studying this summer at Georgetown University, go to www.summer.georgetown.edu to find out more.

The Greater Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic Foundation is offering numerous scholarships to Oklahoma City area girls who will be attending a college or university in Oklahoma in the fall of 2010. Requirements are:

 Must be a graduating senior girl from a Greater OKC area high school

 Must enter a University in the State of Oklahoma with National Panhellenic Conference affiliations in the Fall of 2009 (Cameron, ECU, NSU, OCU, OSU, OU, UCO and Tulsa U)

 Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and a minimum score of 22 on the ACT

Applications are in Mrs. Wedel’s office and are due by February 12, 2010.

Check out the Hispanic College Fund scholarships at www.hispanicfund.org . Deadlines vary.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is offering scholarships to graduating seniors. Requirements are:

Be of Hispanic heritage
Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident
Be enrolled full time in a degree seeking program for the upcoming academic year
Have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
Must apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA)

Applications are available now. Deadlines vary. To find an application, you can go online to https://apply.hsf.net

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is looking for outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit. To qualify, student must be graduating from high school this academic year, enrolling in a public, in-state college or university, have a GPA of 2.75, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate financial need and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Go online to www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline is February 10, 2010.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care is open to all children 6-18, who have not graduated from high school. You must be nominated by a Kohl’s consumer. Nomination forms are available in Kohl’s Department Stores on February 1 through March 15, 2010, or at the Kohl’s Kids Who Care webpage.

The Latino Agency High School Scholarship is available for students of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum of 2.0 GPA, and have financial need. See Mrs. Wedel for an application. Deadline is February 26, 2010.

Ronald McDonald House Scholars offers the African American Future Achievers Scholarship, Asia Scholarship, Hacer Scholarship, and scholars for any race. Go to www.rmhc.org for an application. The applications are due Feb. 16, 2010.

Mercy Health Center is sponsoring its Eighth Annual Health Careers Exploration Day on Friday, February 5th. The goal of the fair is to introduce the many health care professions available to high school students. If you are interested, contact Coach Hatchett, Sister Betty or Mrs. Wedel.

Military Children Scholarships are available for dependents of military personnel, who have commissary privileges at Tinker AFB, GPA 3.00+, and write an essay, can go on line to www.militaryscholar.org. The application is due at a commissary on Feb. 17, 2010.

The National Coop Scholarship Program offers 170 merit scholarships to students who plan to attend Drexel University, Johnson & Wales, Kettering University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology. Deadline for submitting application and essay is February 15, 2010.

To find National Society of Professional Engineers scholarships to promote diversity in engineering, go to www.nspe.org/scholarships. Application due March 1, 2010.

Native American Student Scholarships vary by tribe affiliation. Most require parents to fill out the FAFSA form before applying. Contact Office of Indian Education.

In the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), you choose the college or university and they pay the bill. You’ll be a student at a regular college and receive up to $180,000 toward tuition, fees and textbooks, plus a monthly spending allowance. The normal requirements are 22 math & English ACT or 520 verbal and math SAT. To learn more, visit www.nrotc.navy.com or call 1-800-NAV-ROTC.

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students in the OKC area. To check some of these out, go on-line to www.occf.org . The H.W. Almen-West OKC Rotary scholarship winner will earn $4,000 and must have a 2.75 GPA and not exceed a $100,000 family income. The application must include an essay on “The Object of Rotary in My Community.” The Commander Family scholarship is for seniors who work while they attend high school. See Mrs. Wedel for applications for these scholarships. Deadlines are February 28, 2010.

The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs will award scholarships for the best essay on “Why is entrepreneurship a foundation of our freedom?” Deadline is February 8, 2010. For most information, visit www.ocpathink.org

OERB offers scholarships to petroleum related majors. Go to www.oerb.com to apply. Deadline is March 1, 2010.

The Oklahoma Medical Research foundation is accepting applications for its 2010 Sir Alexander Fleming summer scholarship program. Application deadline is February 1, 2010. For more information and applications, go to www.omrf.org/fleming .

The OSSAA (Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association) and Farmers Insurance are offering student athlete awards of $750. The scholarship criteria include:

 Must have a 6 or 7 semester minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher (Provide transcript)

 Must have scored at least 24 or the ACT or 1090 on the SAT. (Must provide documentation)

 Must be a senior student-athlete participating in at least one of the OSSAA sponsored athletic programs listed below each year of their high school career

 Application must be submitted by the student’s high school principal

 Deadline for application is printed on the application form

Boys’ Sports Girl’ Sports

Basketball-March 1

Wrestling- March 1 Basketball- March 1

Baseball-April 30 Slow Pitch Softball-April 30

Soccer-April 30 Soccer-April 30

Track & Field – April 30 Track & Field – April 30

Got Milk? The “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” Awards are for graduating high school student athletes who show excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community service. For complete rules and an online application form, log on to www.bodybymilk.com. Online registration ends March 5, 2010.

The Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club (TOSC) offers scholarships to seniors who are dependents of US Military members of all ranks or civil service employees (DoD) at TAFB. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA, an SAT of 880 (verbal & math) or ACT of 22. Applications with an essay on either 1) Who is your role model? Explain why. or 2) Should there be a mandatory one year public service commitment for high school students immediately upon graduation? Explain why. must be submitted by February 16, 2010. Visit www.tinkerosc.org for an application.

The United Negro College Fund offers scholarships that pay for tuition, room and board, and any mandatory fees. Go online to www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp to find out more.

The University Of Oklahoma College Of Engineering offers a generous number of 4-year scholarships of $1500 per year for chemical engineering majors. The deadline for freshmen scholarships is February 1, 2010.

The WEOKIE Foundation's Scholarships Essay Contest is for seniors who plan to attend a college, university, or career tech. The essay, describing in detail how higher education will add value to your life, your community and beyond, must be typed and double-spaced and must be limited to two pages. The deadline is February 26, 2010. For more information, see Mrs. Wedel or go to www.weokie.org.

The Western Union Foundation's Family Scholarship Program, a new educational initiative for migrants, immigrants, and their families in the US, is intended to help two members of the same family move up the economic development ladder through education. Scholarships may be used for tuition for college education language acquisition classes, technical/skill training, and/or financial literacy. Requirements include:

 All applicants must be 18 or older.

 Country of origin for one of the applicants must be outside the U.S.

 Applications must include must be two family members.

Scholarships will only be made to nonprofit accredited higher education institutions and nonprofit training/educational providers (ex ESL classes). Recipients are eligible to receive scholarships in amounts of $1,000 to $5,000 per family. Deadline is February 5, 2010. Visit http://corporate.westernunion.com/scholarship.html for more information.

Women of the South will be awarding scholarships to senior girls who live in the south metropolitan area, attend an in-state college, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. The recipients will be determined on the basis of academic achievement, honors, activities and financial need. The complete application must be postmarked by February 28, 2010.

***ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE WEBSITES!!!

www.scholarships.com

www.chase.com/educationfirst

www.scholarships101.com

www.finaid.org

www.gocollege.com

www.collegeview.com

www.absolutelyscholarships.com

www.estudentloan.com

www.ed.gov/finaid.html

www.collegenet.com/mach25

www.fastaid.com

www.fastweb.com

www.meritmoney.com

www.cashe.com/runsearch.html

www.wiredscholar.com/paying/content/pay_scholarship_search.html

www.hsf.net (Hispanic scholarships)

www.am-blk-coll.com (Organization of black colleges)

Deborah Wedel

Counselor, Mount St. Mary

2801 South Shartel

Oklahoma City, OK 73109

dwedel@mountstmary.org

405-631-8865 Ext. 207

405-631-9209 Fax

Counselor's Corner

January 2010

Events

January 5 – February ACT Registration Deadline

January 18 – University of Tulsa Junior Day Visit

January 23 – SAT Test

January 25 – ACT Test Prep with Chad Cargill for Sophomores and Freshmen

January 30 – Youth Leadership Training Program at St. Gregory’s University (Reg-Jan 22)

February 4 – March SAT Registration Deadline

February 5 – Mercy Hospital Health Careers Day

February 6 – ACT Test

Scholarships/Opportunities

Burger King is awarding $1000 scholarships to seniors who meet these requirements:

? Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

? Work an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year. Employment at Burger King is NOT a requirement.

? Actively involved in community service activities

? Demonstrate financial need

? Plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational-technical school by Fall of the application year

Guidelines are at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org and an online application form is at www.applyists.net from September 14, 2009, to February 1, 2010. The Access Key is BKS.

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship requires an ACT of 32+ or an SAT or 1420+. An application and essay are required. Go to www.okhighered.org to find out more.

To learn about the Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarships, go to www.deltathetachi.org . Applications are due February 1, 2010.

If you are interested in the 2010 Engineer For A Day program, please contact kelly@principaltechnologies.com . Applications are due January 15, 2010.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms for Pell Grants, Work Study and Loans are available for senior after January 1, at www.fafsa.ed.gov .

The Gates Millennium Scholars program was established to provide outstanding, low income students an opportunity to complete a college degree in any discipline they choose. This scholarship supports the costs of college attendance and graduate school. Students are eligible to apply if they:

? Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American

? Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the U.S.

? Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

? Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited college or university as full time, degree-seeking first year student in the Fall of 2010

? Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities

? Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Must fill out FAFSA and submit by February 1, 2010, & send in SAR as early as possible.

? Have all 3 required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the January 11, 2010 deadline.

Nomination forms are available for the Gates Millennium Scholarship at http://www.gmsp.org

If you are interested in studying this summer at Georgetown University, go to www.summer.georgetown.edu to find out more.

? Must be a graduating senior girl from a Greater OKC area high school

? Must enter a University in the State of Oklahoma with National Panhellenic Conference affiliations in the Fall of 2009 (Cameron, ECU, NSU, OCU, OSU, OU, UCO and Tulsa U)

? Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and a minimum score of 22 on the ACT

Applications are in Mrs. Wedel’s office and are due by February 12, 2010.

Check out the Hispanic College Fund scholarships at www.hispanicfund.org . Deadlines vary.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is offering scholarships to graduating seniors. Requirements are:

Be of Hispanic heritage
Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident
Be enrolled full time in a degree seeking program for the upcoming academic year
Have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
Must apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA)

Applications are available now. Deadlines vary. To find an application, you can go online to https://apply.hsf.net

Applications for the Tom Joyner Foundation 2008 Full Ride Scholarship are now online at www.blackamericaweb.com. This scholarship is awarded to a freshman entering a Historically Black College/University in the US. The deadline is January 23, 2010.

Would you go against the crowd to do what is right? It takes courage to stand up for your beliefs. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. Visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at www.jfklibrary.org to find out more. Deadline for submission is January 9, 2010.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care is open to all children 6-18, who have not graduated from high school. You must be nominated by a Kohl’s consumer. Nomination forms are available in Kohl’s Department Stores on February 1 through March 15, 2010, or at the Kohl’s Kids Who Care webpage.

To learn more about the Mensa Foundation scholarship, visit www.mensafoundation.org . The application and essay are due January 15, 2010.

To find National Society of Professional Engineers scholarships to promote diversity in engineering, go to www.nspe.org/scholarships. Application due March 1, 2010.

Native American Student Scholarships vary by tribe affiliation. Most require parents to fill out the FAFSA form before applying. Contact Office of Indian Education.

The Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges is offering $1,000 scholarships to seniors who have a 3.0 GPA and are planning to attend an Oklahoma Community College. See Mrs. Wedel for an application or visit www.oacc.onenet.net. Deadline is January 29, 2010.

The Oklahoma City Gridiron Foundation grants scholarships to seniors who plan to major in any field of journalism. The Gridiron Foundation application for journalism students must be postmarked by March 15, 2010. Applications are in Mrs. Wedel’s office or visit www.okcgridiron.org.

OERB offers scholarships to petroleum related majors. Go to www.oerb.com to apply. Deadline is March 1, 2010.

? 3.0+ GPA and 24-29 ACT

? ACT Math Component 28

? Extra curricular activities

? Essay and an interview

? Courses taken and credits earned for grades 10 through 12

? Technical and non-technical activities sponsored by the high school

? Special recognition, academic honors and special achievements

? Volunteer activities

? Employment

? Potential to complete the engineering curriculum offered by the university

Scholarships are due by January 31, 2010. To apply, go online to www.ospe.org/scholarships soon.

The Oklahoma Heritage Association sponsors the John W. & Mary D. Nichols scholarship based on a student’s demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history and geography, as well as academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership. Applications are due March 10, 2010. Go to www.oklahomaheritage.com to find out more.

The OSSAA (Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association) and Farmers Insurance are offering student athlete awards of $750. The scholarship criteria include:

? Must have a 6 or 7 semester minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher (Provide transcript)

? Must have scored at least 24 or the ACT or 1090 on the SAT. (Must provide documentation)

? Must be a senior student-athlete participating in at least one of the OSSAA sponsored athletic programs listed below each year of their high school career

? Application must be submitted by the student’s high school principal

? All applications must be fully complete including 2 letters of reference to be considered. One letter from high school principal or his/her designee, and one from a current or previous teacher of the applicant.

? Deadline for application is printed on the application form

Boys’ Sports Girl’ Sports

Football-January 8 Volleyball- January 8

Basketball-March 1 Fast Pitch Softball- January 8

Wrestling- March 1 Basketball- March 1

Baseball-April 30 Slow Pitch Softball-April 30

Soccer-April 30 Soccer-April 30

Track & Field – April 30 Track & Field – April 30

The Sutton Award is awarded to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who demonstrate an ability to communicate a current conservation topic in a most artistic, dramatic or compelling way. The conservation project must be presented by a movie, photo essay, fine art or advertising media and must include a project essay. Entries must be received at the Frisco Title Corporation in Tulsa, by 5 p.m. January 29, 2010. To find out more, visit www.suttoncenter.org.

The Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club (TOSC) offers scholarships to seniors who are dependents of US Military members of all ranks or civil service employees (DoD) at TAFB. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA, an SAT of 880 (verbal & math) or ACT of 22. Applications with an essay on either 1) Who is your role model? Explain why. or 2) Should there be a mandatory one year public service commitment for high school students immediately upon graduation? Explain why. must be submitted by February 16, 2010. Visit www.tinkerosc.org for an application.

The United Negro College Fund offers scholarships that pay for tuition, room and board, and any mandatory fees. Go online to www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp to find out more.

The University of Oklahoma Medical Humanities Scholars Program is a highly competitive program for entering Honors College Freshmen who wish to pursue a liberal arts curriculum while they prepare for medical school. Applications are due January 10, 2010.

The University of Oklahoma College of Engineering offers a generous number of 4-year scholarships of $1500 per year for chemical engineering majors. The deadline for freshmen scholarships is February 1, 2010.

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship will be available on-line beginning November 2, 2009, at www.walmartfoundation.org. The access code is (SWCS). Deadline is January 29, 2010.

?? All applicants must be 18 or older.

? Country of origin for one of the applicants must be outside the U.S.

? Applications must include must be two family members.

***ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE WEBSITES!!!

www.scholarships.com

www.chase.com/educationfirst

www.scholarships101.com

www.finaid.org

www.gocollege.com

www.collegeview.com

www.absolutelyscholarships.com

www.estudentloan.com