Information
is available in the guidance office regarding the following scholarships. Stop in today if you are interested.
COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Ithaca
College Park Scholar Awards—Full
tuition scholarship for students entering the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Deadline: 12/15/07
SUNY
Albany—$1,000
a year for students participating in the UHS
program. You must meet certain other criteria. Information available in the guidance office.
GENERAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
The
Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Award. The BBB is looking for students who are their
commitment to ethics. Application available
online at www.upstateny.bbb.org and in the guidance office.
Deadline: 1/14/08.
Gates
Millennium Scholars—scholarships
are awarded to student who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian
Pacific Islander American or Hispanic America and in need of financial aid. Deadline 12/16/07.
Elks
National Scholarships—-
based on leadership and community service. Deadline
1/11/08.
Elks
Legacy Awards—you
must be the child
or grandchild of
an Elk. Deadline: 1/11/08
SCHOLARSHIPS
THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE:
Fireside
Essay Scholarship—One
essay from Catholic High will be submitted for this
prestigious scholarship. Award is based on an essay, “How
is your religious education influencing your life?”. Submit your essay to the guidance office no later
than Friday, November 9. We have received no
applications to date.
ATT/BBB
Science and Technology Scholarships—Deadline
1/10/08
HVCC
Scholarships—Deadline: 2/22/08
REMINDERS
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS– Please
try to submit your college applications prior to the Thanksgiving break. Stop in if you have any questions.
SAT
I, SAT II—The
SAT I and SAT II are offered December 1 at several area high schools. The registration deadline for the December test is
Tuesday, October 30. If you are applying
to a very competitive college or university, they may require the SAT IIs. Check with your
counselor today if you have any questions.
College
Visits, Interviews—Reminder—November
12
is
an excellent day to schedule
college visits, interviews, etc.
FINANCIAL
PLANNING—CCHS
will host its annual college financial planning night on Wednesday, November 14, 7 PM in
the Library. It is strongly recommended that
you and your parents attend this informative meeting.
NCAA
Forms—If
you intend to play sports in college (or even think you might like to), you should
register with the NCAA. This must be done
on-line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Be
careful to print out the release forms and submit them to the guidance office. See your counselor if you have any questions.