September/October Scholarship Bu

Applying to Schools
** You should try and apply to at-least 3 schools that you are interested in before Thanksgiving Break. This would include: application for admission & scholarship application. Many schools have made this easy by having applications on-line, or you can see Ms. Murphy for a paper version (if available). Remember that the Regents Institutions have a fee of approximately $30.00 and some private schools have a fee. The majority of Junior Colleges and Vo-Techs are free to apply!! Additionally, look at the deadlines below for applications for admissions/scholarships for selected schools.

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

Scholarships and Information
Applications need to be completed on-line at: www.fhsu.edu/admissions/information/application.shtml

General: You can begin applying for scholarships in October (on-line works well)
Priority Deadline: December 15, 2007 *(for most Scholarships)
Final Deadline: February 15, 2008.
There are 4 different types of scholarships to apply for which you could be eligible for:
(1) Freshman Academic Awards
Based strictly on your ACT. The Miller Black and Gold Scholarships are renewable $1200 awards given for ACT scores of 29 and above. The Silver Scholarship is an$800 renewable award given for ACT scores of 24-28. Bronze Scholarships are one time awards of $400 given for ACT scores of 21-23.
(2) Awards of Excellence
This is a one time award for $250 tuition/$250 residence hall fee reduction awards given to entering freshman in your tentative area of study. Even if you haven’t chosen a major Apply for one—you are not obligated to stay with the Award of Excellence Academic area beyond the first year.
(3) Departmental Awards
Individual Academic Departments on campus give out scholarships. Entering Freshman have the opportunity for some of these, but many are for upperclassmen. Check with the selected departments of interest to see if you are eligible.
(4) General Scholarships
Offered to students through individual endowments. Apply for ALL that specifically do not exclude you. This is also done on-line and it is simple and fairly fast to complete vs. the paper version!! FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY Scholarships and Information

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Applications need to be completed on-line at: http://www.emporia.edu/admissions/apply.htm

General: You can begin applying for scholarships in October (on-line works well)
Scholarship information will be coming soon – Check the following link for the release.
http://www.emporia.edu/admissions/scholarships.htm

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Scholarships: Deadline is November 1st for most: Presidential, Putnam, Foundation, Leadership, and Achievement.
February 1st is the deadline for many departmental scholarships.
Get online to apply: www.ksu.edu/admit/secureapplication.html

Kansas State University- Engineering Scholarship Day Seminar ** Watch for dates to be posted.
Eligibility: Seniors ACT of 29+, 3.75+ GPA, and be in top 15% of class.
Amount of possible Scholarship:
$5300 per year for ACT of 32, cum GPA of 3.85 and in top 10% of class
$1250 per year for ACT of 29, cum GPA of 3.75 and in top 15% of class
For Details SEE MS. MURPHY ASAP

Kansas State University Western Kansas Senior Day
When: October 29th, 2007.
Contact Info: www.consider.k-state.edu/calendar or phone: 1-800-432-8270

Kansas State University – Senior Days – Monday, October 29th is the day for Western Kansas.
Other Dates are: October 5th, 8th, 15th, 23rd, and 29th
November 12th and 19th
Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the K-State Union and the days will conclude around 4:00p.m. Registration forms can be found linked to the calendar on the www.consider.k-state.edu website.

K-STATE @ SALINA
Senior Day: October 18, 2007
General University Scholarship Priority Deadline: November 1st
College & Departmental Scholarship Priority Date: February 1st
WEB ADDRESS: www.salina.k-state.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

KU has recently changed its scholarship deadline to: DECEMBER 1, 2007. Students can apply for admissions and scholarships beginning August 1st, 2007, and are encouraged to apply early. Scholarship Award letters are mailed out once a month, and students that apply by November 1, 2007 will receive notification of their scholarship awards by the winter break.

To be considered for Scholarships, students must submit a complete application by the December 1st Deadline and have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA.

A complete Application consists of:
An application for admission and scholarships including the $30 Application fee.
Official standardized test scores (December is the last test date that will be used for scholarship consideration—(ACT or SAT)
A high school transcript and current class schedule (have your counselor send this—make sure you make the request).
A co-curricular summary (including leadership, community service, special awards and honors, and employment)
A scholarship essay (the specific essay questions can be viewed at www.admissions.ku.edu/scholarships

If a student has questions about the scholarship application process, please visit www.admissions.ku.edu/scholarships or e-mail adm@ku.edu

KU Senior Days: Pre-registration and a small fee are required for each program—Lunch is provided. Parent and guest are welcome. Register at www.admissions.ku.edu/seniordays

        Friday, September 14 – Education
        Monday, September 17 – Fine Arts
        Friday, September 21 – Pre-Med Day
        Monday, September 24 – Journalism
        Friday, September 28 – All Majors
        Friday, October 5 – Architecture
        Monday, October 8 – All Majors
        Monday, October 15 – All Majors
        Monday, October 22 – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
        Monday, October 29 – All Majors
        Friday, November 2 – Pre-Health Professions
        Monday, November 5 – All Majors
        Friday, November 9 – Engineering
        Friday, November 16 – Business
        Monday, November 19 – Multicultural Day


	PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Pitt State Senior Day---- September 29, 2007 Rumble in the Jungle Senior Day---- Saturday, November 10, 2007 PSU SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: February 1, 2008 For more info-- www.pittstate.edu or for student visits call 800-854-7488 Academic Achievement Scholarships Refer to the following scale for scholarship opportunities: 21 ACT 22 ACT 23 ACT 24-25 ACT 26-27 ACT 28+ ACT 3.2-3.4 GPA $100 $100 $200 $400 $600 $1000 3.5-3.7 GPA $100 $200 $300 $500 $700 $1000 3.8-4.0 GPA $100 $200 $300 $500 $700 $1000 ** Renewal is based on achieving a 3.2 Cum GPA during 1st year at PSU with a minimum of 24 credit hours. No Scholarship Application is required for the Academic Achievement Award. Please do the following: * Apply for Admission and be accepted * Send or fax your 6th or 7th semester transcript to PSU * Send your ACT score to PSU (code 1449)


	WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Engineering Scholarships Eligibility: ACT of 26 or above, submit official H.S. transcript showing a 3.0 GPA, have ACT score submitted to WSU, submit an application for admission, and declare an engineering major. Student must fill out form and submit the above information by October 1st and be eligible to compete on November 5th. Award: 20 scholarships worth $10,000 to $15,000 Application: Available by request from Ms. Murphy Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) Competition What is this?: Students compete to win one of two scholarships up to $48,000 to attend WSU. Eligible students are those who have a 3.5 GPA and 24 + ACT If interested, contact Ms. Murphy ASAP WSU- Barton School of Business Scholarship Competition When: November 9, 2007 Who is eligible: The 1st (60) students completing the application process will be invited to participate. Awards: Range from $250 to $44,000 Requirements: a May 2008 graduate, minimum GPA of 3.5, minimum ACT of 24, be admitted to WSU no later than October 1st, 2007, Declare a business major and submit the YES! I wish to compete form by October 1, 2007 (Forms available in Counseling Office) WSU Senior Day: Friday September 21st, 2007 If you would like to attend, notify Ms. Murphy and also RSVP at: www.admissions.wichita.edu


	Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Test Eligibility: GPA of at least 3.5+, strong leadership, extra-curricular involvement, good written and verbal skills. Test Location: Hays High School Sign Up with your Counselor (Ms. Murphy) prior to: September 6, 2007 Test Date: Thursday September 13, 2007 Time: 9:00am to 12:00 noon Scholarships are awarded based on performance on the test Scholarships available: Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship: $5,000/year and renewable for 3 years (must attend a 4 year school) Hansen Scholar Scholarships: $3,000/year and renewable for 1 additional year (must attend a 4-year school) Hansen Student Scholarships: $2,000 for one year (may attend any community, private or public university in Kansas) certain criteria must be met to receive additional scholarship money for additional years!!! Dane G. Hansen Vocational Scholarship Eligibility: Any student pursuing a Vo-Tech degree, which does not lead to a 4-year degree. NO GPA REQUIREMENTS. Application: Available from Ms. Murphy. Deadline: October 3, 2007. Includes transcript, photo, 3 names of reference, resume of extra-curricular and community activity, and a handwritten essay stating your qualities of good citizenship. Hansen foundation will mail you reference questionnaires which are due back to them by November 4th. This is the student’s responsibility to ensure that forms are returned in a timely manner. Scholarship Amount:** $1,500

State of KS Vocational Test
***test given at various sites (Hays-NCK Vo-Tech) Test Time 8:00-11:30
Eligibility – any student pursuing a vocational program and not pursuing a 4-year degree
Application: will be made available from Ms. Murphy. Cost to take the test is $10.00
Deadlines: October 1, 2007 for November 3,2007 test and February 4, 2008 for March 1, 2008 test

The Arts Institutes
www.artinstitutes.edu
There are several scholarships that you can receive information about concerning the following areas: Culinary Arts, National Art Honor Society Scholarships, Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship and National Scholarships
Registration date is October 1, 2007 with other deadlines to follow.
Arts Recognition and Talent Search information can be found here: www.ARTSawards.org

Outstanding Students of America
– private association designed to honor students and promote scholarships (national)
Eligibility: H.S. senior, strong GPA, active in school and community
Application: ONLY at www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Amount: generally this is a $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: postmarked by Oct 10th

Horatio Alger Scholars Program
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Scholarships are awarded annually to promising high school seniors, who have overcome adversity so they may pursue higher education. Deadline to apply: October 30, 2007

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Honors young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.
www.prudential.com/community/spirit
Deadline is October 31, 2007

Coca Cola National Scholars Program
Eligibility: based on: character, leadership in school, extracurricular involvement, academic achievement
Application: they prefer online applications: www.coca-colascholars.org pick-up a worksheet first, so that you have the information you need before you go online. Ms. Murphy can obtain hard copies for those who may need it.
Deadline: apply online or mail before October 31st.

KIAAA Scholarship (Athletic Director Association of Kansas)
Eligibility: Senior who has demonstrated major involvement in school and community activities (sports, youth groups, volunteerism, band, choir, etc…).
Additional Criteria: GPA, need 2 letters of Recommendation one from the Athletic Director and one from non-school or non-family personnel.
Major Additional Criteria: A typed essay of not less than 250 words, nor more than 500 words on “The Value of High School Activities”
Deadline: October 31 See Ms. Murphy for the application

**NEW** Northwest Kansas Technical College
What: Tech Expo
When: November 13 and 14
Where: NWKTC, 1209 Harrison, Goodland, Kansas
Information: During the EXPO, applicants for the Honor's Scholarship will have their interviews. If you are interested in this opportunity, applications are due by November 1, 2007. Please see Ms. Murphy for information regarding this opportunity.

VFW (Voice of Democracy) Scholarship
Eligibility: 9th-12th Grade in all 50 states
Theme for Essay: "My Role in Honoring America's Veterans" Must be 3-5 minutes read from original type.
Deadline: November 1st
More Info: visit website at: www.vfw.org and See Ms. Murphy

**NEW**University of Kansas 2007 Annual Sneak Peek
The All Scholarship Hall Council (ASHC) of KU has announced its Sneak Peek date for 2007. Sneak Peek is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn what it is like to live in a Scholarship Hall at the University of Kansas. It is designed to provide information for both students and parents about the cooperative living system that makes it unique.
When: Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 1:00 until 5:00p.m.
Deadline: Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 10th. See Ms. Murphy about registration information.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HANDY:

Senior College Visitations

College Days: please give me at least a week's notice for any college visits. I need to know who is going, who each person wants to see, and the date and time of arrival you prefer. I will call and set up the appointment. You need to have a phone call or note from your parents to the office excusing you for the day, before you leave. Student’s are allowed 2 college visit days. Some days can be ½ days, which will allow you to visit more than 2 schools. If you have questions, visit with Ms. Murphy

References to list or to have write letters of recommendation

If you list someone as a reference, you need to ask the person ahead of time if at all possible. If not possible, then contact the person as soon as you can and tell them the circumstances and get their permission after the fact. The reason for this is that the person will likely be contacted and asked to say or write something in support of you. Be sure you are asking someone who can speak highly of you and who knows you well enough. Be prepared to contact people who are not in the school system; some applications (not many) require a community reference.
Letters of Recommendation
In asking a person to write a letter of recommendation, you are imposing on his or her time. Most people are happy to do this for you if you give them plenty of time to do it and if you follow the guidelines listed below.
1) Ask in writing - list your name, the name of the scholarship or award you are trying for, the criteria , the deadline for the letter, and what the person should do with the letter.
2) Do not ask for the letter to be given back to you. Most people receiving these letters do not want to receive them from you directly. It is better if the letter is mailed by the writer or by me. I recommend that they either mail it in (you provide the address) or they give it to me and then you give me the rest of the application which I will mail in. A letter which is not seen by you, holds more credibility with the receiving party and is usually preferred by the person writing the letter.
3) Give the person writing the letter sufficient time. If you ask for the letter to be written by the next day, you will likely get a short, somewhat adequate letter. It will not be the quality you probably desire. The exception to this is if you are asking me or someone else to write a second or third letter. If we can use the same letter and just change a few items, it is not usually a problem to do this in a short time.
4) Follow up! It is you who wishes the scholarship or the award. People writing the letter may set it aside and could forget about it even if they have the best intentions. It is your responsibility to do the follow up.

NOTE: “The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that an individual with a bachelor’s degree will earn $376,000 more than someone with just an associate’s degree over the course of an average career.”