November 9, 2009

The College & Career Center is open to parents & students Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm.

Detailed information is available in the College & Career Center. Unless otherwise noted, this information is for Seniors.

Leadership/Community Service/Academics/Athletics:

The AAA Insurance Scholarship for Community Excellence will be awarding three $1,000 and three $500 scholarships. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a 2-or4-year college or university in NYS during the 2010-2011 academic year. Student must have an 85% average and participate in at least two community service activities outside of school. Deadline is Dec. 4^th.

The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time to a two-year or four-year college or university by fall 2010, demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace and be recommended by an unrelated adult. Apply online at

www.axa-achievement.com Deadline is Dec.15^th.

The HAVE IT YOUR WAY Foundation will be offering the 2010 Burger King Scholars Program. Applicant must be a high school senior with a 2.5 or higher GPA, work part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year, actively involved in community service, demonstrate financial need and plans to enroll in a two/or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school by fall of 2010. Apply online at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org Deadline is Feb. 1^st.

The Irondequoit Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is offering the Polly F. Burke Memorial Scholarship to a senior with an outstanding academic record and has demonstrated a commitment to community service. Completed applications must be submitted to Mrs. Barnatones by

Feb. 5^th.

The Daughters of the American Revolution offer numerous state and national level scholarships. Visit www.DAR.org and www.NYDAR.org for descriptions and deadlines.

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is dedicated to assisting students with financial need. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree beginning in Sept. 2010 and demonstrate financial need. The online application is available at www.kfcscholars.org Deadline is February 10^th.

Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a $5,000 scholarship. Apply online at www.ohtheplaces.org Deadline is Feb. 15^th.

Big Sun Athletics is offering a $500 scholarship to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible. Application information is available at www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline is June 24^th.

Career Specific:

The New York State PTA is offering the Jenkins Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 to students planning to attend a SUNY college or attend a two year community college before transferring to a SUNY college to prepare for a teaching career. Interested students should see Mrs. Barnatones in the College & Career Center by December 7^th.

The Monroe Professional Engineers Society, the local chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers, is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to study engineering at an ABET accredited college starting in the fall of 2010. Deadline is Dec. 18^th.

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation is offering numerous scholarships to high school seniors with the passion to be an entrepreneur or small-business owner. Go to www.NFIB.com/YEA for more info. Deadline is Dec. 31^st.

The Washington Crossing Foundation is offering scholarships to high school seniors planning a career in government. Visit their web site www.gwcf.org for the application. Deadline is Jan. 15^th.

The New York Water Environment Association is offering a total of six $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled in a program with a focus on environmental issues. Deadline is Jan. 21^st.

The Women in Physical Education in NYS is offering the Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship to selected women students planning to major in Physical Education Teacher Education. Deadline is March 1^st.

The Genesee Valley/Finger Lakes Division of the March of Dimes is offering the Harvey Schultz and Esther Schultz Health Education Scholarship. Applicants must be planning to attend a Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne or Yates County post-secondary school to study a health related career. Deadline is March 31^st.

Misc:

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is available for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American students with a 3.3 GPA and have demonstrated leadership abilities. Visit www.gmsp.org for additional information and application. Deadline is January 11^th.

The Gallery Collection is offering a $10,000 scholarship to the student who creates the best greeting card. Additional information and application is available at www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship3.htm

Deadline is Jan. 15^th.

The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring the Fifth Annual Co-Op Scholarship Program. They will award 170 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 each. These scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are planning to participate in college cooperative education. Colleges participating are Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Long Island Univ., Northeastern, Pace, RIT, Univ. of Cincinnati, Wentworth Inst. of Tech., & Univ. of Toledo. Online application available at www.co-op.edu Deadline is Feb. 15^th.

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants scholarship program is open to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Visit their website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for additional information. Deadline is June 19, 2010

Scholarship Web sites:

www.racf.org

http://studentcenter.ja.org

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships.com

www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES & VISITATIONS INFORMATION

Open Houses:

Finger Lakes Community College Nov. 11

Roberts Wesleyan College Nov. 11

SUNY Cortland Nov. 11

SUNY Oswego Nov. 11

University at Buffalo Nov. 11

Alfred University Nov. 14

Canisius College Nov. 14

D’Youville College Nov. 14

Rochester Institute of Technology Nov. 14

SUNY Brockport Nov. 14

SUNY Fredonia Nov. 14

SUNY Plattsburgh Nov. 14

SUNY Canton Nov. 14

SUNY Morrisville Nov. 14

SUNYIT Nov. 14

Alfred State Nov. 15

Visit www.onecampusnyc.com for a one-stop resource that offers a centralized system to compare New York City’s 110 colleges and to view snapshots of student life in NYC.

College 101 for Parents

Monroe Community College

Wednesday, November 18^th

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Admissions representatives from SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, and St. John Fisher will provide expert advice regarding financial aid and scholarships, choosing a college and major, athletic recruitment, admissions criteria including SAT’s and ACT’s, and transferring to a four-year college or university. Register online at www.monroecc.edu/go/college101

*VERY IMPORTANT:

On-line applications ARE NOT complete until you have requested an official

transcript from the Counseling Center.

Attention Sophomores:

EMCC - Eastern Monroe Career Center will be holding a visitation day on December 11^th. Students interested in visiting programs such as Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Auto Body or Trade Electricity should talk to their counselor about these and all of the other programs offered. Sign up early as there are limited seats available on the bus.

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test will be given November 21^st at 8 a.m. at IHS. This is for Juniors & Seniors. The ASVAB will help you identify your strengths in three skill areas (Verbal, Math, and Science/Technical Skills). Please see your counselor if you are interested in taking the test.

SAT deadline – February 4^th for March 13^th test

Register online at www.collegeboard.com

ACT deadline – March 5^th for April 10^th test

Register online at www.act.org

Stop in to the College & Career Center to pick up registration packets and preparation booklets.

For additional resources regarding SAT preparation you may contact your counselor.

Explorers:

An Explorer Program for students interested in careers in Skill Trades will begin with an informational meeting on Thursday, November 12^th at 7:00 pm at the Diplomat Party House. Students will be introduced to various areas such as carpentry, heavy equipment, heating and air conditioning and plumbing. Contact Dorothy Bressler at 241-8554 to register.

Job Opportunities: See Mrs. Russ in Career Center

Shadowing Program

Spend one day with a professional in a career that your are considering. See Mrs. Russ for details.

Work Study Program

Do you have a job? You may be eligible to earn elective credit. See Mrs. Russ for details.