    
Counselors: Wanda Bird and Amy Gogas
January - February 2008
MICHAEL DAVID
HALL WVU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP---This is a $500 non-renewable scholarship awarded to a
student who is attending a high school in Boone County.
Requirements are a 3.0 GPA and acceptance to WVU with a copy of
the acceptance letter attached. Deadline: April 1.
LINCOLN COUNTY FRIENDS OF MARSHALL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP---is offering an opportunity for a scholarship of $1000 to a senior who
is a resident of Lincoln County and will be attending Marshall
University in the fall of 2008. Ask Ms. Bird for an
application. Deadline: April 18, 2008.
EXPLORING
ENGINEERING:ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE---is to be held June 15-20, 2008 at MARSHALL UNIVERSITY.
Thirty high school students will be selected through an
application process. While students who are currently enrolled
in 9th , 10th or 11th grade may
apply, preference will be given to current sophomores.
Application forms are available at
www.marshall.edu/eeae or can be requested by calling
304-696-6007. Cost: None. A $50 refundable deposit is
required upon acceptance to the Academy, and will be returned
upon your arrival on campus. Deadline: Applications must be
postmarked by May 1, 2008 for full consideration.
CONCORD
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF EXCELLENCE SUMMER ACADEMY---Successful
applicants must: have a cumulative high school GPA of at least
3.0 which includes courses geared for future college attendance,
be a sophomore or junior at the time of application, be capable
of academic work, which includes working independently and
participating in team-based activities, be capable of writing
and making oral presentations and be willing to follow the
tenets in the Academy Honor Code. There is no cost for Academy
attendees. Room, meals, supplies, field trips, and special
dinners are all provided. All academy attendees will receive
one hour of college credit. Academy Attendees opting to attend
Concord University after their high school graduation are
guaranteed a scholarship award. The Academy will be held
Sunday, June 15, thru Saturday, June 21, 2008. Applications are
online at
www.concord.edu click the admissions icon, click the link,
above the picture, named “Summer Academy”. Several documents
must be submitted in addition to a 250 word essay written by the
student based on: “What is the difference between professional
ethics and personal values, and how do you solve problems where
professional ethics and personal values conflict?” Deadline:
All applications for the 2008 Students of Excellence Summer
Academy must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by April
15, 2008.
SAINT FRANCIS
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP-Amount
$2000. 250 word essay. Scholarships based on the following
criteria: financial need, academic excellence, attendance at an
in-state college or university, students must be pursuing a
degree in a healthcare field. Deadline: April 2, 2008.
THE CONSORTIUM
OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVES, INC. (CITE)—will
award scholarships to deserving African-American students who
meet the criteria. See Ms. Bird for an application.
Deadline: The CITE Scholarship application must be postmarked
by March 21 for consideration by the committee.
THE WEST
VIRGINIA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL---is
open to any senior graduating this year from a WV high school
and planning to attend a Public WV college or university and
needs financial assistance to complete his or her studies.
Amount: $2000. Deadline: March 31.
WEST VIRGINIA
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION—Dollars for Scholars Program $4000 Scholarships available to
a graduating high school senior seeking a baccalaureate degree
from an accredited college or university. Students may
establish a West Virginia Federal Credit Union membership before
the deadline to be eligible for the scholarship. For
details and to access entry form, go to
www.wvfcu.org. Deadline: All entries must be received
by 4:30PM on April 4.
HOLMES SAFETY
ASSOCIATION---Amount:
$1250. Deadline: April 11, 2008.
WEST VIRGINIA
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY---has a WV Resident Freshmen Scholarship, a WV
Resident “First Generation” Freshmen Grant, and a STEM
Nonresident Freshmen Scholarship. Contact Scott Hurst, WVU Tech
at 304-442-3246 for more information.
CEDAR OF
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA, INC. 2008 SCHOLARSHIP---Amount:
$1000. Any student in the graduating class of a high school or
its equivalent, who is a resident within Mingo, Logan, Boone,
McDowell or Wyoming Counties, may file an application. All
applicants must be citizens of the United States of America on
the date the application is filed. This application must be
filed with the Cedar of Southern West Virginia, Inc., PO Box
477, Holden, WV 25625. All applicants must provide their Social
Security Number. The award will be used for an industry related
degree at one of the Southern West Virginia Community and
Technical College campuses. (Industry related degree can range
from administrative, accounting, engineering, etc.)
Deadline: April 11, 2008.
BOONE COUNTY
FRIENDS OF MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP---Amount:
$500. Detailed requirements are listed on the application.
Deadline: must be postmarked no later than March 21, 2008.
MADISON ROTARY
SCHOLARSHIP—The
purpose of the MADISON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP is to provide Boone
County high school seniors financial assistance to attend the
college of their choice. Deadline: April 30, 2008.
FAIRMONT
STATE UNIVERSITY---School
of Fine Arts is announcing the date for portfolio reviews for
high school seniors who are interested in obtaining Art
Department Scholarships. Soon applications for the interviews,
which are scheduled for Friday, February 29, 2008 will be
accepted. The application and portfolio interview procedures
are included in the student packets. If you have questions
about this process, you may call the Office of Fine Arts at
304-367-4219 or you may contact Jennifer Boggess at
jboggess@fairmontstate.edu. Deadline: Applications are
to be returned to Jennifer Hall Boggess, School of Fine Arts,
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV 26554. Applications are
to be received by the Art Department by February 25.
THE LOYALTY
PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION---
is online and may be downloaded from the internet by going to
alumni@mail.wvu.edu. Amount: $1000. The Valedictorian and
Student Body President Scholarships are awarded through the LPEF;
therefore, if a student is receiving either of these
scholarships, they are not eligible to apply for a regular LPEF
Scholarship. The Student Body President Scholarship is for one
year only and is not stackable with the Valedictorian
scholarship. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
OAKEY L. &
ETHEL WITHERSPOON ALEXANDER FUND SCHOLARSHIP
–This
scholarship is offered to enable children of individuals
engaged in the bituminous coal industry to pursue higher
education or training. The selection committee will consider
parental employment in the coal industry, academic ability and
financial need. Deadline: This application must be received
by April 25, 2008.
FOODLAND
SCHOLARSHIP---To
be eligible, a student must be a senior in high school, be
planning to enroll (no later than the Fall semester following
announcement of awards) in a full-time course of study at an
accredited two or four year college, university or
vocational/technical school in the United States, have
maintained at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or
equivalent), be a full-time resident of the Foodland’s marketing
area, which includes certain retailers in Ohio, WV, KY and
Virginia. Deadline: Postmark deadline is March 1, 2008.
JACKSON-NEWCOMB
SCHOLARSHIP
– completed
FAFSA form must be attached. A complete list of criteria is to
be found on the application. Deadline: March 31, 2008.
VETERANS OF
FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. DANIEL BOONE POST NO. 5578—Amount:
$500. One scholarship will be awarded at each Boone County High
School. Deadline: May 2, 2008.
US MILITARY ACADEMY- Juniors,
the Department of the Army US Military Academy at West Point
will host the 33rd annual Summer Leaders
Seminar in June 2008. The first session is scheduled for June
7-13. The second session is scheduled for June 14-20. For more
information, a student can request a brochure at
http://forms.admissions.usma.edu/AL by providing a complete
mailing address. To apply for the Summer Leaders Seminar
Students should visit the website
http://admissions.usma.edu. Deadline: Those interested
should complete and return the application form prior to Marsh
31, 2008. There is a rolling admissions program for the
seminar so we urge students to return completed applications as
soon as possible. West Point will notify applicants of their
admissions status by May 1.
BOONE COUNTY RECRUITMENT GRANT—is a
scholarship for students planning to be in the field of
teaching. Deadline: April 1, 2008.
WEST VIRGINIA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP –The scholarships, not to exceed
$3000 per academic year, will be awarded on the basis of
academic qualifications and interest in the field of
engineering, science or technology. The objective is for a
recipient to obtain a degree or certificate in engineering,
science or technology and to commit to the pursuit of a related
career in WV. Detailed requirements are to be found on the
letter/application. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
COLLEGEBOARD ---Attention: Tenth
and Eleventh Graders who took the PSAT Test. Go to My College
QuickStart for FREE personalized online College planning tools
at
www.collegeboard.com/quick. My Online Score Report
is an enhanced score report that allows students to review each
test question, the student’s answer and the correct answer with
answer explanations. My SAT Study Plan is a customized
SAT study plan based on student PSAT/NMSQT test performance,
highlighting skills for review and practice. My College
Matches is a starter list of colleges based on the student’s
state and indicated choice of major. My Major & Career
Matches gives major and career matches that are compatible
with the student’s general interests and personality type.
SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE
YEAR (SAMMY) 2008 AWARD—Recognizes Outstanding Scholar
Athletes In Grade 12 From High Schools Throughout The Contiguous
United States. 25 winners will receive the following: $7500
college scholarship, an invitation for winners, parents and/or
guardians to attend a SAMMY 2008 weekend at the Disney World
Complex in Orlando, FL scheduled for June 2008 AND an
opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk
Mustache ad in a June 2008 edition of USA TODAY and other
national magazines. Deadline: SAMMY 2008 applications will
only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com until March 7, 2008.
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS
Beginning January 1, 2008, students and
parents will be able to apply for and receive a “real-time” PIN
when completing a FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov or when
applying for a PIN on the Department’s PIN Web site at
www.pin.ed.gov. The Department decided to make this
real-time Pin available not only for first-time PIN applicants
but also for those who have lost or forgotten a previous PIN.
After receiving the real-time PIN, applicants will be able to
change the PIN to a number that is meaningful to them.
Real-time PIN-when applying for a
PIN, requesting a duplicate PIN, or changing a PIN, applicants
can receive their PIN in real-time. Whether system-generated or
user-selected, if the applicant chooses to display or
personalize the PIN or receive the PIN via e-mail, he or she can
use the PIN immediately to sign the application.
SSA Match-The Social Security
Number, name, and date of birth information submitted by the
applicant and parent is transmitted for a match with the Social
Security Administration. If the SSN, name, and date of birth
are successfully matched, the PIN remains valid and becomes a
permanent PIN.
Pin Status Information-Using the PIN
Web site, the applicant can check the status of a PIN
application and learn the results of the data match with the SSA.
Successful SSA Match-After receiving
a successful SSN match from SSA, the PIN can be used to access
SAR information on the Web, make corrections using Corrections
on the Web, and access personal information on other Federal
Student Aid Web sites.
Unsuccessful SSA Match-If the match
with the SSA is not successful (does not result in a match flag
of “4”), the student is notified. The student is asked to apply
for a new PIN using the correct information if the information
provided on the PIN Application is not correct, or to contact
the SSA if the information is correct. The student is unable to
the PIN until the SSA match is successful.
Students may obtain a paper FAFSA by
calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Students may request up to
three copies of the paper application and should receive their
FAFSAs in 3 to 7 business days.
New for 2008-2009 is a PDF version of the
FAFSA that students can submit for processing. The PDF version
of the FAFSA will be available for download on various Federal
Student Aid web sites, such as
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov. Students can access the PDF,
complete the form on the computer or by hand, and mail it to the
address provided for processing.
HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN YOU PIN NUMBER
FOR THE FAFSA?---
Go online at wvclear.wvstateu.edu
Click on LINKS
Click on FAFSA PIN APPLICATION
Click on PIN HOME
Click on Check PIN Status
Type in your Social Security Number
Type in the first two letters of your Last
Name
Type in your Date of Birth
example—(04051989)
Click on Submit Request
Are your
address and other personal information correct? If not, you may
select Update My Personal Information.
You will be asked to answer a “Secret
Question”.
If you don’t
want to update your PIN addressor other personal information,
select PIN HOME to see other available options.
You should receive notification of your PIN
Number in a few days.
Still no PIN Number?
Click on Customer Service
DORA JO BYRNSIDE SCHOLARSHIP –
amount $1000. Criteria: must be a resident of WV, must be a
full-time student at Scott High, must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Go online at
www.boonecountyfoundation.org for an application. The
application is under the “Scholarships” link. Deadline:
must be received in the foundation office or postmarked by April
4, 2008.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY---Two college-bound seniors may be nominated for
the Richard C. Flint Scholarship at WVU-Tech. Flint
Scholars must major in: Health Services Administration,
Industrial Relations/Human Resources, Criminal Justice
Administration, Public Service Administration,
Community/Economic Development, Law/Legal Services
Administration, Construction Administration, or Non-Profit
Administration. The renewable award is not need based. Mrs.
Bird has the applications for interested seniors. Deadline:
postmarked by March 1, 2008.
CROSSLITES SCHOLARSHIP ---is a
graduate student run nonprofit, which is offering a $1500
scholarship opportunity to all high school, college and graduate
students. There is no minimum GPA or rank involved. A student
must simply reflect on one of Dr. Parker’s inspirational quotes
and how it relates to his/her life in a brief essay. After the
students submit their essays, they can send their individual
link to their friends to vote for their essays. The essay with
the most votes wins. Enter at: crosslites.com. Deadline:
essay submission deadline is March 1, 2008-11:59PM.
2008 LITTLE GENERAL STORE INC.
SCHOLARSHIP – amount: $1000. Deadline: all
applications must be postmarked no later than
Friday, April 4, 2008.
JAMES “JIM” BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP—in
1999, the Jim Bailey Scholarship Fund was formed to provide
assistance to the youth of WV who attend post secondary
Vocational and Technical Programs. Deadline: postmarked by
April 1, 2008.
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOL NUTRITION
ASSOCIATION – each year the Boone County School Food Service
Association presents a $400 scholarship to a Senior at each of
the 3 Boone County High Schools. Deadline: April 11, 2008.
UNITED STATES JCI SENATE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP---Each year $1000 grants will be awarded to
graduating high school seniors in the U. S., who plan to
continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges,
universities or vocational schools. Deadline: January 22,
2008.
LADIES AUXILIARY VFW DEPARTMENT OF WV---Grace
Minnix Higher Education Scholarship requires that applicants
meet one of the following: be a member of the Ladies Auxiliary
to the VFW in WV and have been for a period of at least one year
prior to the date of this application; or be the
daughter/son/granddaughter/grandson of the member of the Ladies
Auxiliary to the VFW in WV specified in Certification by
Auxiliary; or be the daughter/son/granddaughter/grandson of the
person who was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in WV
(specified in Certification by Auxiliary) at the time of her
death and who was a member for at least one year. Deadline:
April 1, 2008.
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY ---The FSU
Department of Communication and Theatre Arts have scholarship
opportunities in Communication, Oral Communication, and
Theatre. Auditions and interviews for scholarship applicants
are tentatively set for February 15 and February 22, 2008, in
the Wallman Hall Studio Theatre (room 314) at FSU. Upon receipt
of your scholarship application you will be contacted to
schedule an appointment. Deadline: Friday, February 1,
2008.
BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP ---rewards
students for all of their work; inside and outside of the
classroom. Graduating High School Seniors with good grades and
outstanding community service are welcome to apply at
www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline: February 15,
2008.
AMERICAN LINE BUILDERS JOINT
APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE ---The ALBAT Program
accepts applications for our apprentice programs including
outside lineman, substation technician, cable splicer, and
traffic signal technician on a continuing basis in an
eight-state area. Interested persons may go to the nearest
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union that
has jurisdiction for the ALBAT Program and complete an
Application. Applications are also available online at
www.albat.org. The applicant is required to submit a $25
nonrefundable application fee, valid driver’s license (proof of
birth and expiration date must be visible), work history summary
sheet and an education background and school transcript or proof
of having passed the GED.
A FINANCIAL AID HOTLINE 1-800-437-3692 has
been made available to those filing the FAFSA as well as the
Common Application for financial aid on February 9, 2008 from
9AM-3PM.
WV JUNIOR COLLEGE ---has several
scholarships available. Selection for each scholarship is based
on demonstrated abilities, commitment to higher education,
personal career goals, need or examination. There is still time
for high school seniors to apply for all or one of these
scholarships by contacting WV Junior College’s high school
admissions department at 1-800-924-5208/admissions@wvjc.edu
or on line at
www.wvjc.edu – Scholarship- then apply online. Associate
Degree programs offered at the Junior College-Charleston campus
include Medical Assisting, Medical Secretarial, Legal Office
Assisting, Computer Information Technology, and Business
Administration. Deadline: For the Personal Merit and Need
Based scholarships, applications must be sent no later than
April 1. The examination scholarship is scheduled for,
Saturday, April 5, at 9:45AM; walk-ins are welcome to
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