Senior Information
by Cynthia Newell
January 7, 2008
College Information:
BartonCounty Community College offers some unique
healthcare education, training and continuing education in the
areas of
• Adult Health Care
• Criminal Justice
• Dietary Manager (have partnered with KSU)
• EMT and Paramedic
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Coding
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Transcription
• Nursing (LPN & RN)
• Nursing Continuing Education
For more information, visit their website at www.bartonccc.edu/communityeducation
PittsburgState University Honors College encourages academic success through honors freshman experience. Honors students participate in special courses, receive either a presidential or other competitive scholastic scholarships and become a part of the most selective academic program on PSU campus. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2008. You may download online applications at www.pittstate.edu/admin/vpaa/honorscollege.html
PittsburgState UniversityInternational Business Major Program helps students acquire cutting-edge global business skills, international experience, and a career that crosses national borders. For more information, contact Dr. Choong Lee at lee@pittstate.edu, call 1-620-235-4588, or visit their website at www.pittstate.edu
Pittsburg State University offers an Automotive Service Technology program that leads to a certificate or AAS degree. This is an exceptional program that deserves consideration.
Universityof Kansas School of Engineering offers the Madison & Lila Self Engineering Leadership Fellows (SELF) Program for engineering and computer science students. This is a 4-year package paired with an enrichment program designed to build talented students into talented professionals who will make a difference in business and industry. For more information go to www.engr.ku.edu or call (785) 864-3881.
WichitaState University Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Science Department of Physics offers exciting and challenging academic programs of undergraduate study, leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Visit them online at http:www.wichita.edu/physics, or call (316) 978-3190 to make an appointment with a faculty representative.
Scholarship Information:
Kansas V.F.W. & Auxiliary Annually, The Kansas Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary, through its Endowment Association, offer college and vocational school scholarships to the children and grandchildren of the membership. Applicants must have a parent or grandparent who is actively affiliated with a VFW Post or Ladies Auxiliary in the State of Kansas. Application forms are in Mrs. Newell’s office, or you may contact either the local VFW Post of State Headquarters at: VFW State Headquarters, P.O. Box 1008, Topeka, KS 66601-1008 (785) 272-6463. Completed applications must be received at Department Headquarters by February 1, 2008.
Monsanto “Commitment to Agriculture” One-time awards of $1,500 will be made to 100 school seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field. Applications are available in at www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org. The National FFA Organization administers this scholarship program, but applicants are not required to be an FFA member. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2008.
KansasSociety of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. offers scholarships for $1300 - $500 for students who plan to major in accounting at a Kansas university or college, and who rank high in the ACT or SAT examinations. Deadline for submission of ACT of SAT scores is March 3rd. Once test scores have been received, a questionnaire/essay form will be sent to the student. The deadline for submission of completed questionnaire/essay forms is April 14, 2008.
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. was created in Mrs. Scott’s memory after she was killed in the Pentagon on 9/11/01. High school seniors may be awarded $2500 if they complete the application and other requested documents. Applications and requested documents must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 15, 2008. Applications are in Mrs. Newell’s office. If you have questions, e-mail Geraldine@starpower.net.
Farmway Co-op Inc. The purpose of this scholarship program is to help the youth of Farmway Co-op producer members continue their education in the area of agriculture. Applicants should have a background predominantly in the area of agriculture and their parents must be active producer members of Farmway Co-op, Inc. Students should be planning an agricultural related major or area of study at a junior college or university in the state of Kansas Applications should be received in the Farmway Co-op Administrative Office no later than May 31, 2008.
Miscellaneous:
Selective Service System
Men, if you have celebrated your 18th birthday, it is Federal law that you register with Selective Service within a month of that birthday. Registering keeps you eligible for a driver’s license in most states. Plus, if you don’t register, you can’t get college loans, job training, or a lot of good jobs. You can register online at www.sss.gov, or you can fill out a registration card at the post office.
Fastweb.com
Don’t forget to check this website often. There are new scholarships awarded almost daily. Some of them are really fun and novel.
