GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Updated 10/26/2007

*It is that time of year again…..Make sure to submit all college applications to your Guidance Counselors so transcripts can be sent. This also allows your counselor to follow-up on additional information that will need to be sent during the school year to colleges that you may want to attend.
*Scholarship information is available in the Guidance Office unless otherwise stated. Please be aware that deadline dates are FIRM. Many scholarships require official transcripts and other additional information that only the counselors can send. Any questions, please feel free to come in and ask!!

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Due DateOctober 31, 2007
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

• Available to students who have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1,2006.
• One nominee will be submitted for our school.
• Complete application online at www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential
• Turn in copy of application to the Guidance Office by October 31, 2007.
• See you Guidance Counselor with any questions.October 31, 2007

Coca-Cola Scholarships

• Eligibility requirements: Must be a current high school senior attending school.
• U.S. citizen
• Applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree during the academic year which application is made; carry a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of his/her junior year of high school, and must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
• Applicants may not be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company or any bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries.
• Recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community. Applicants are evaluated on the following: demonstrated leadership in school, commitment to community, academic achievement and part-time employment.
• Scholarships are awarded as follows: (50) awards are for $20,000, payable in equal installments over a four-year period. The remaining (200) awards are for $10,000, also payable over a four-year period.

December 1, 2007 SAE Engineering Scholarship Program

• Scholarships range in value from $1000 to $10,000.
• To qualify, the applicant must enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) at a university of the applicant’s choice.
• Scholarships are paid directly to the college or university.
• All applicants must: be a high school senior at the date of application, intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science (examples: math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science), be a U.S. citizen, meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship.
• See Ms. Hughes for additional information and an application.

December 15, 2007: AXA Achievement Scholarship

• Scholarships amounts available: (52) $10,000 national scholarship; (10) $15,000 additional scholarships to national recipients.
• Winners are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family and community.
• To learn more about the scholarship and download an application go to: www.axa-achievement.com.
• See Ms. Hughes for questions or additional information.

January 10, 2008 AT&T and BBB Science & Technology Scholarship

• Open to all High School Seniors who are interested in pursuing post secondary education.
• Students must reside and attend a high school located in the 50 county Upstate NY service territory and have a commitment to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Student must be interested in pursuing a degree in the fields of technology and/or science.
• Applicants are evaluated on their academic achievement, involvement in the community and letter of recommendation as well as on the merits of an essay in which they describe what influences have inspired their interests in pursuing a career in technology and or science.
• See Ms. Hughes with questions or a copy of the application.January 14, 2008

The Student of Integrity Award by the Better Business Bureau

• Open to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing post secondary education.
• The student must reside and attend a high school located in Upstate NY service territory
• Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the Fall of 20080.
• Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded.
• Application is available online at www.upstateny.bbb.org or copies will be available in the Guidance Office.
• Please see Ms. Hughes with questions.February 15, 2008 Burger King Scholars Program.
• Awards are $1000 each (up to 700 scholarships available) to be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.
• Eligibility: must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident; maintain a cumulative 2.5 or higher GPA; work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year; be actively involved in community service activities; demonstrate financial need; plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.
• Applications are available online from October 15th to February 15, 2008 at www.bk.com/scholars

January 11.2008: Elks National Foundaton Most Valuable Scholarship

• Elks National Foundation 2008 Most Valuable Student Scholarship.
  - High School Senior
  - Applications judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
• Elks Legacy Awards
  - Any child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2005.
  - Must be a high school senior.
• See Ms. Elethorp with questions or for additional information.