College Information 10.5.2009
by Cynthia Newell
College Information
10.5.2009
Bradley University at Peoria, IL
The Neighbor State Grant makes it possible for students from Kansas to attend Bradley University without sacrificing the financial advantage of our state’s aid award. Regardless of your eligibility for Kansas state aid, Bradley will award the Neighbor State Grant to all students from Kansas.
The scholarship opportunity is for students who apply for admission and are accepted no later than December1st. To learn the value of all the scholarships yo may be eligible for, visit www.admissions.bradley.edu/estimator.
Cloud County Community College
Senior Preview Day is Thursday, October 15th. This is your opportunity to experience life at CCCC by following a CCCC student, visiting with instructors in your major or interest, take a campus tour, and enjoy a complimentary lunch in CCCC’s cafeteria.
To take part in the Preview Day, RSVP Alisha Atwell at 1-800-729-5101 ext. 212, or email her at aatwell@cloud.edu to reserve a spot. The deadline is October 13th.
Coffeyville Community College
CCC announces the continuation of their Kansas Enhancement Scholarship. All Kansas students interested in one of their activities can apply for this scholarship that provides for tuition, some room and board costs, and the loan of books. This means you will have less than $1500 out-of-pocket expense per semester.
Eligible activities for the KS Enhancement Scholarship are:
*Agriculture *Art
*Athletic Training *Broadcasting
*Cheer *Choral Music
*Dance *Horticulture
*Instrumental Music *Livestock Judging
*Meats Judging *Native American Leadership
*Rodeo *Student Government
*Theatre
A student with an ACT score of 28 or higher may apply for the Presidential Honor Scholarship. These students will receive a full scholarship including room, board, tuition, fees and loan of books.
Cowley College
2009-2010 events are:
October 21 Medical Careers Day
November 17 & 19 Technology Days
November 18 Senior Day
February 10 Math and Science Day
March 3 Fine Arts Day
March 15 Pi Day
April 5 – 7 Senior Enrollment week
April 28 Junior Day
Registration for all events can be found at www.cowley.edu/admissions
FriendsUniversity
“Friday with Friends” is all about you. To schedule a Wichita campus visit, call
1-800-577-2233 or email www.friends.edu/schedule_visit
Their “Friday with Friends” dates are:
November 6, 2009
February 12, 2010
March 26, 2010
Kansas University School of Engineering
KU is among the most affordable engineering programs in the nation and awards over $1 million in scholarships each year. The average class size is 31; 95% of engineering classes are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants; the engineering school has its own career center focusing on internships and jobs.
Engineering Senior Day is October 9th.
Engineering Expo is February 19th & 20th.
To answer your questions, go to studyengineering@ku.edu, or call Alexis McKinley Jones at 785-864-3402.
Kansas University School of Music
Scholarships are available for band & orchestra instruments, jazz rhythm section, piano, organ and voice. Degree and scholarship audition dates are:
November 20, 2009
January 29 & 30, 2010
February 12 & 12, 2010
For more information and applications, go to www.music.ku.edu
Southeast Community College in Beatrice
SCC Golf Turfgrass Day is October 14th. You will see a web-based irrigation system demonstration, mowing & spraying illustrations, hear student testimonials, learn about internship experiences and opportunities, and tour the Beatrice Country Club. Register online at www.southeast.edu.
Southeast Community Colleges in Beatrice, Lincoln & Milford
All-college Open House for the 3 campuses is November 1st, from 11:00 – 4:00. You will tour the campus & programs; talk with instructors & current SCC students; gather information about Continuing Education & the Entrepreneurship Center; learn about job placement; and find out more about housing at the Beatrice & Milford campus and intercollegiate athletics at Beatrice.
For more information, go to www.southeast.edu
United States Service Academy
If you are interested in continuing your education at a US Service Academy, you may request a nomination through Congressman Jerry Moran by writing him at P.O. Box 1128, Hutchinson, KS 67504-1128 or through his website at www.jerrymoran.house.gov All required paperwork must be returned to his Hutchinson office no later than November 1, 2009.
Wichita State University
The Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering is November 13th. You need to apply for admissions online at www.wichita.edu, and apply for engineering
scholarships online at www.wichita.edu/wise byOctober 30th.
