For the week of March 17, 2008
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Seniors…it’s decision time!
Attention seniors: It is time to make the big college decision and determine where you’ll spend the next 4-5 years of your life!
As you make your decision, talk with your parents to make sure you pick your college for the right reasons, not because it’s where your friends – or your girlfriend or boyfriend – are going. Talk with your parents about:
Location – is the college too close? If you come home every weekend, you won’t experience true campus life. Is the college too far away? If travel costs are prohibitive, you may not make it home as often as you like.
Cost – can your family afford the school? What can you expect for financial aid beyond the freshman year? Did you receive renewable scholarships?
Academic Programs – does the college offer the program that interests you? What happens if you change majors – does the college offer other programs of interest?
Amount of loans required – if you borrow the maximum Stafford loan amount each year for four years, you’re looking at over $16,000 in loans – and that means a future monthly payment of nearly $200 per month. You should also calculate how much your parents will need to borrow in PLUS loans. Use the Student Loan Repayment Calculator at www.educationquest.org to estimate future student loan payments.
Still unsure??? See your counselor to help sort out your choices…
March 20th and 21st Reminders On March 20th or 21st you are to attend your job shadow, college visit or community service. Remember to record your activity and reflection on your Personal Learning Plan. |
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The Millard South Student Council is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior who has demonstrated a high degree of leadership in school and community activities. Senior Stu-Co members are not eligible. Please return your application by Friday, April 18 thto the Counseling Center. At that time you will sign up for an interview to be held on Tuesday, April 22 ndor Thursday, April 24th. See the rack for an application!
SPECIAL AWARD FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE
The Auxiliary of the Great Plains Chapter, Paralyzed Veteran of America, is offering the Virginia and Tom Pierce Memorial Scholarship. This $500 award will be given to a student with a permanent physical disability or who has a parent(s) with a permanent disability. See the rack for an application. Deadline: April 1, 2008.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS MAJORS
The Millard Business Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior from Millard South! They are looking for a qualified and deserving student who plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university and major in business. See the rack for an application. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Deadline: April 1, 2008.
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Metro Community College is offering the Davis/Chambers Scholarship available to students planning to attend Metro Community College. To be eligible you must be a member of an African American, Native American or Hispanic racial minority group, and have financial need. There are three essay questions as part of this application, so don’t put off picking this one up. See the rack. Deadline: April 1, 2008.
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Deadline Watch:
| Scholarship | Due Date |
| OEA Fnd. | March 13, 2008 |
| MAT Transport | March 13, 2008 |
| NAIFA | March 14, 2008 |
| Millard Lioness | March 14, 2008 |
| NAWIC | March 14, 2008 |
| Oncology Nursing | March 14, 2008 |
| Stryker/Diversity | March 14, 2008 |
| STRAT Roost | March 14, 2008 |
| Metro Private/Found. | March 14, 2008 |
| WOWT-TV | March 14, 2008 |
| Kohl's/Kids Who Care | March 14, 2008 |
| IA Western CC | March 14, 2008 |
| Swanson Memorial | March 14, 2008 |
| Offutt Chiefs' Group | March 14, 2008 |
| James Cox Fnd | March 14, 2008 |
| United Latino | March 14, 2008 |
TWO LEGAL DEALS FOR YOU
- The Nebraska Legal Professional Association will again award a $1,000 scholarship and a $500 scholarship. You must plan to pursue a career in law or the legal support field and have a GPA of2.5+. See the rack! Deadline: March 31, 2008.
- The Omaha Legal Professional Association is offering a $750 scholarship. You must be pursuing the legal field and have a GPA of 3.0+. See the rack. Deadline: March 31, 2008.
MILLARD GRADS!!
Millard Days, Inc., a non-profit organization chartered to provide community service to the Millard School area. Millard Days Inc. Financial Aid Scholarships will be awarding six- $500 scholarships to students from the Millard School District. To be eligible you must have a 3.0 GPA for the last two semesters of high school, involved in community activities and have financial need. See the rack. Deadline: April 20, 2008.
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Three quarters down and one to go – keep working hard!
LOOKING AT AUTOMOTIVES? CHECK THENEXT TWO OFFERINGS
The Carriage House Foundation is pleased to announce the offering of a $1,000 scholarship awarded in each of the six Community College areas in Nebraska for students pursuing training in an automotive career. A letter from you, a teacher and a New Car Dealer are required. If you have questions, please ask Mrs. Harrach. See the rack. Deadline: April 4, 2008.
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H&H Chevrolet is offering five $1,000 scholarships. Preference will be given to applicants majoring in automobile technical skills or collision repair. Don’t miss this opportunity. Please see the rack Deadline: March 24, 2008.
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