Washington High School

FEBRUARY 14, 2008
 

DESERT SCHOOLS COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship awards include: one $10,000 scholarship, one $5,000 scholarship and five $1,000 scholarships. Eligibility:

• Participants must complete 100 or more hours of community service between June 1, 2007 and February 15, 2008
• Be a 2008 graduating high school senior
• Be a child or relative of a current member, or be a member of Desert Schools Federal Credit Union
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above
• Plan to enroll in, beginning in the fall of 2008, a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college or university located in Arizona

For more information, call (602) 335-4312.To apply, visit www.desertschools.org to access the application and submit to:

Desert Schools Federal Credit Union
Attention: Marketing
P.O. Box 2945
Phoenix, AZ 85062
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PEPSI COLA TUITION FUNDING SOURCES SCHOLARSHIP

www.tuitionfundingsources.com is the exclusive website to your school. This is a valuable resource that few schools receive—don’t let it go to waste. Pepsi donated the Tuition Funding Sources. TFS is the world’s largest scholarship search service, with more than $32 billion in scholarship awards—over ten times larger than any other scholarship search. Visit www.tuitionfundingsources.com to find your school in the log-in page and create a password.

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SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM AT ASU

This is for seniors anticipating attending ASU in the fall. The program is designed to assist first-semester freshmen in making a successful transition from high school to college. Through Summer Bridge, students become acclimated to campus life at ASU, gain access to student support programs and services, and learn effective academic skills. Students can earn up to 7 academic credits during a five-week summer session, taking advantage of smaller classes with tutoring and structured study sessions. Living on campus, students build a sense of community and develop a network of peers. They can also benefit from their interactions with faculty, tutors, peer mentors, residential staff and program staff. It will be offered July 7—August 8, 2008. Please visit http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/summerbridge to download applications. For further information, contact Deanne Chandler, Summer Bridge Coordinator, University Academic Success Programs, Arizona State University at (480) 965-3981.

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NIKEI STUDENT RELOCATION COMMEMORATIVE FUND (NSRCF)

The NSRCF is providing 40 scholarships this year for students in Arizona of Southeast Asian descent (from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia; may include Khmer, Mien, Hmong) who are planning to attend 2-or 4-year college, vocational school, or any other certified educational. For scholarships on line, visit www.asu.edu/clas/apas/nsrcf.html or call (480) 965-9711.

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BIGSUN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

The Bigsun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The amount of the award is $500 and the deadline is June 20, 2008. The successful applicant must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution. Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ADMISSIONS FORUMS

Below are announcements for United States Naval Academy Admissions Forums to be held in both Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. This will be an excellent opportunity for students and their families to meet with Academy officials, to include members of the Admissions staff, and learn more about the exceptional opportunities provided by Naval Academy education. For further information contact our Admissions Marketing Department at (410) 293-1814. Times and locations are as follows:

Saturday, February 23                                      Sunday, February 24
 10:00 am—Noon                                              1:00—4:00 pm
Hope VI Community Center                              Valencia Public Library
1150 S. 7th Avenue                                            202 W. Valencia
Phoenix, AZ 85007                                            Tucson, AZ 85706
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER TERM

There are two exciting opportunities for high school students offered during Boston University Summer Term:

• High School Honors is a six-week residential or commuting program in which students can either take two Boston University undergraduate courses, earning up to eight credits, or conduct scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Participants must be entering their senior year in fall 2008.

• Summer Challenge is a two-week residential program for students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2008. This program is ideal for students who wish to explore college-level work without the pressure of grades.

Examples of activities planned include theater, touring the city, following Boston’s famous Freedom Trail, and enjoying one of New England’s beaches. Visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool or call (617)353-1378. You may also e-mail buhssumr@bu.edu.

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THE SALLIE MAE FUND

This year, The Sallie Mae Fund awarded $2.5 million to more than 1,000 low-income and minority students. Visit www.salliemaefund.org. Please check this website for all the details.

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HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR FOUNDATION

The Hispanic National Bar Foundation, Inc. (HNBF) is a nonprofit organization that works to inspire education achievement among Hispanics. They are now accepting applications until April 7, 2008 for its fourth-annual Future Latino Leaders Law Camp. This free week-long program will be held in Washington, DC from July 6 to July 13, 2008 and will provide 25 high school students with exposure to the legal profession and prominent Hispanic leaders. Students can access the HNBF’s website at www.hnbf.org to download the application and its instructions.

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STUDENT INSIGHTS MARKET RESEARCH FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Student Insights is sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors. The 2008 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $8,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes: One $3,000 scholarship; two $1,000 scholarships; and six $500 scholarships. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.

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MARINE CORP SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.