For the week of December 3, 2007
| COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, December 4 (B Day) See Mrs. Grazziano for a pass. |
Student Conservation Association
Undecided about what you want to do after you graduate? Like working outdoors??
You might want to look into Student Conservation Program. Each summer,
participants serve in picturesque parks, forests, and other sites throughout
the nation under the supervision of trained, experienced crew leaders.
Crews, consisting of six high school crew members, will spend six to seven weeks in the field conducting vital conservation projects for natural resource partners such as the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and others.
Backcountry or frontcountry, the work is challenging
and often strenuous – but the rewards are just as intense. Students
participating in this program receive:
- Outdoor training and work experience, while helping to protect our natural resources.
- Environmental education, which is an integral part of the program.
- An opportunity to travel and explore new areas of the country and a chance to know students from all over the United States and Canada.
For more information, see Mrs. Powers in the Counseling Center or log on at www.sca-inc.org.
Upcoming January On-campus Programs
Briar Cliff – Jan. 11
UNL Red Letter Day – Jan. 15
Southeast Community College – Jan. 18
South Dakota State University – Jan. 18 & 25
Northeast Community College – Jan. 23
U of Northern Colorado – Jan. 25
Wayne State College – Jan. 25
Missouri Western State University – Jan. 25
See Mrs. Powers for more info.
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Way to go
Millard South !!!
Millard South students have done a great job so far turning in scholarship applications. Be sure to complete all parts of the application and have someone look it over to make sure it is complete. We have had many winners so far! Please watch deadlines closely and come to the Counseling Center if you have questions. Don’t let money pass you by!
Deadline Watch:
| Scholarship | Due Date |
| Dana Scholarship Day | December 9, 2007 |
| AXA Achievement | December 17, 2007 |
| Unv.of SD/Journalism | December 17, 2007 |
| Midland Lutheran/Anderson | December 21, 2007 |
Let’s clarify ….
The Millard Public Schools Foundationis in the process of getting out their annual scholarships. This year for the first time, they will be available online. Because this is a new system, they are not available yet. As soon as they become available, the Counseling Center will publish a “Special Edition of the Weekly Guidance News” to get that information to you. Thank you for being patient with this new process!!
UNL SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPS |
Previous Editions of the Weekly
Guidance News:
August 27, 2007
Passport Program
Metro's Passport to Successful Transfer
The Passport Program is a learning community for students interested in starting their college education at MCC and transferring to a four-year institution. The three quarter program has been successfully offered at the Elkhorn Valley Campus since 2002. This learning community will include 25 students, on the Elkhorn campus, who will complete their first academic year of college together. Students will attend full-time during the day, taking three courses each quarter, completing a total of 40.5 (27 semester) transferable quarter hours. Seminars on how to be successful in college will be offered.
Advantages for students participating in the Passport Program include:
- Money saved during the first year of college
- Credits that will transfer towards a four-year degree
- Small class size
- Personal career counseling
- Special seminars, speakers, and tours of four-year colleges and universities
- Campus close to home
- Personal advising on transfer options
- Invitations to special events
- Scholarship opportunities
Metro currently has transfer agreements with 20 regional four-year institutions such as Bellevue University, UNO, UNL, UNK, College of St. Mary, Dana College, Doane College, Midland Lutheran College, Northwest Missouri State University and Wayne State College.
To be eligible, students must have a high school diploma or GED, be ready for college level course work, and must complete the application form. Enrollment is limited. Students will be admitted upon eligible application until the program is full. For more details or a copy of the application, visit the Passport Program website at www.mccneb.edu/passport or see your counselor.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
The Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Nebraska is offering the Davis Scholarship . These $2,000 to $4,000 scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. They are awarded at all three schools, UNO, UNL and UNK. You must apply for admissions to UNL and UNO by January 15th and apply to UNK by February 1st. See Mrs. Harrach for an application or visit the website at http://mca.unomaha.edu/scholarships.php for more information. Deadline: February 1, 2008.
THE MILLARD LIONS CLUB OFFERS FOUR
The Lions Club is offering scholarships in the amount of $500 and $1,000. They include:
- Technology/Vocational : Three scholarships will be awarded to students who are going to pursue further education at a technology training institution, community college or vocational school. Please see application for further details.
- Community Service : Two scholarships will be awarded to a student who has made a significant commitment to volunteering in the community.
- Visually or Hearing Impaired : One scholarship will be awarded to a visually or hearing impaired student who has been successful in school and plans to further their education. See the application for more details.
Overall eligibility – you must be a student at Millard North, Millard South, Millard West or the Millard Learning Center and graduate by August 1, 2008. Deadline: February 1, 2008.