For the week of February 11, 2008
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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES There are no college representatives scheduled this week. |
UNL Residential Learning Communities
Planning on attending UNL??? UNL is inviting you to participate in their Residential Learning Communities. These Learning Communities give you the opportunity to reside in the residence halls with other students in your selected major. This living situation can be a great benefit to you when studying and developing a network of resources. Some of the available learning communities are:
- Biology
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- General Studies
- Joint ROTC
- Mass Media Perspective
- Music
- Natural Resources
Additionally, there are Learning Communities for Multicultural Scholars and for Gifted Students.
If you are interested in participating in a Learning Community or want more information, visit this website: http://www.unl.edu/learncom/.
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Deadline Watch:
| Scholarship | Due Date |
| Best Buy | February 15, 2008 |
| KFC | February 15, 2008 |
| AXA Achv. | February 15, 2008 |
| UNO Goodrich | February 15, 2008 |
| PRIDE-Omaha | February 15, 2008 |
| DECA National | February 15, 2008 |
| ORA Foundation | February 29, 2008 |
HAVE YOU HELPED????
The Best Buy Scholarship is online and waiting for you! This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors dedicated to helping their communities. To learn more, visit www.BestBuy.com/scholarships. Deadline: February 15, 2008.
CALLING ALL CULINARY MAJORS!!!
The ORA Foundation is offering scholarships for students planning to major in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. You must be a resident of the Omaha Metro area, planning to attend a Culinary Arts or Food Management Program and have an average academic record. See the rack for an application. Deadline: February 29, 2008.
INTERESTED IN BUSINESS??
The National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)- Nebraskais offering the “Excellence in Business Scholarship” valued at $2,000. To be eligible you must be enrolling in a 2-year or 4-year college and majoring in business. Selection is based on academics, activities, leadership and recommendations. Strong consideration will be given to the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of a NAPM-Nebraska member. See the rack for an application. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
OFFICE/ADMINISTRATIVE $$
The Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals is offering scholarship(s) for $500 each. To be eligible you must plan to pursue an administrative office career, attend an accredited Nebraska college or business school and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applications are available in the rack.
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U.S. Postal Service Job Opportunities
GRADUATING SENIORS – If you are not planning to attend college, you may want to apply for one of a number of job opportunities with the United States Postal Service. You may apply at www.usps.com/employment . For more info, see Mrs. Crump in the Counseling Center.
Programs to Prepare You for School in the Fall
Many colleges and universities are beginning to offer programs to help admitted in-coming freshman college students transition from high school to college. Here are two examples of such programs:
- University of Kansas – At the KU Freshman Summer Institute, students can earn 5 credit hours, experience career counseling, learn to understand the university and how it works, meet other KU students, get to know faculty and administrators. The dates of this event are Sunday, June 15, through Friday, July 11. The deadline to apply is May 1 . Log on to www.advising.ku.edu/fsi for more information.
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln – At the NU Start program, students will work individually with their respective professors, learn about campus, participate in a variety of social events and prepare for the fall semester. Want more information??? Go to NU Start’s website at http://nustart.unl.edu/index.shtml.
- Marquette University – Freshman Frontier – This great opportunity offers support to ease the transition to college – get more info at: http://www.marquette.edu/programs/freshman_
frontier_program.shtml
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GOING TO A NEBRASKA SCHOOL?
The Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Foundation is now accepting applications for three Chet Linder Memorial Scholarships each in the amount of $750. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an applicant intending to attend a Nebraska accredited college or university. The award will be based on academics, leadership, school and community involvement and educational goals. Financial need is not a criterion. See the rack for all the details. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
Happiness is… Keeping up on your deadlines and turning in your award letters! |
UNO MULTICULTURAL OPPORTUNITY
The Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is offering theIsaacson Incentive Scholarship. These $1,000 scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. To be eligible you must have a3.0 or higher GPA and have submitted an admissions application by January 15 th. Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs or see Mrs. Harrach for an application. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
GOING TO UNL & NEED MORE $$$
The Marymee Family Scholarship Fund is offering a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a Millard South graduate planning to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. To be eligible you must have applied to UNL and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Financial need may be given preference. See the rack for an application. Deadline: February 26, 2008.
*** Just a note … There are two PRIDE-Omaha Scholarships–be sure to pickup both!! |
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