http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
http://www.collegeboard.com/siemens/
Tuesdays during lunch (room A113)- PSAT/SAT Verbal Tutoring Thursdays during lunch (room A113)- PSAT/SAT Mathematics Tutoring Wednesdays after school (room B223)- PSAT/SAT Tutoring (2:30-3:20)
FREDERICK COUNTY SHERRIFS OFFICE: Men and women between the ages of 14-20 who are interested in pursuing a career in law inforcement. You are invited to join the Frederick County Explorer Post #1218. The Post gives hands-on practical experience for those interested in seeing what a career in law enforcement has to offer. The Post meets every other Tuesday from 7-9pm at the Sheriff's Office headquarters, which is located at 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick (behind the MVA) *The 1st meeting is September 8, 2009 **Brochures available in the Guidance Office
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GRANTS FOR MARYLAND SCHOLARS COMPLETERS (… for Education Partners) Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) – Most Pell-eligible students who complete the Maryland Scholars course of study in high school are eligible for an additional $750 (for college freshmen) and $1,300 (for college sophomores with a 3.0 GPA). SMART Grants - Pell-eligible college juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA pursuing majors in math, science and certain foreign languages are eligible for up to $4,000 per year. For more info on ACG and SMART grants, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/ac-smart.html Students may determine their eligibility for ACG or SMART grants at: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/about/ac-smart/2008/state-programs-08.html Last year, millions of dollars in Academic Competitiveness funding went untapped nationwide. We can NOT allow this to happen again this year. MARYLAND SCHOLARS ON THE FAFSA (… for Education Partners) A designation for completers of the State Scholars curriculum (Maryland Scholars) can now be found on the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The question has been added as one of the final questions on the online FAFSA
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First Freedom Center - First Freedom Student Competition - National Essay Contest
9-12th grade students have an opportunity to compete for a $3000, $1500 amd $750 award as they
examine the history and implementation of religious freedom - the freedom of conscience - in American democracy and the world today.
For the topic, guidelines, registration, classroom poster, student flyer and other details please
visit www.firstfreedom.org
*Register before Monday, November 23, 2009 and postmark deadline for mailing the essay with other entry
materials is Saturday, November 28, 2009.
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The following colleges will be visiting THS over the upcoming months:
Coast Guard Academy November 23, 2009 1PM
Allegheny College of MD November 23, 2009 10AM
United Assoc. Mechanical Trade School November 30, 2009 9:15AM
Christopher Newport University December 10, 2009 1PM
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SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
$1000 Scholarship for high school seniors
- Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
- Fifteen chances to win with one winner chosen every 2 weeks from October to May
- Enter online at http://www.offtocollege.info or http://www.suntrusteducation.com beginning September 14, 2009
$1000 scholarships awarded!
Must be a high School Senior and a resident of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
- Maintains a cum GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Works part time (10 hrs/week or 40 hrs./year)
- Involved in community service activities
- Demonstrates Financial need (1040 form required)
- Plans to enroll in a 2/4 year college, university or vocational/tech school by Fall of the applicaiton year.
Postmark date no later than February 1, 2010
To learn more about the program and further details, please visiti http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/
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$10,000
SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
http://www.gallerycollection.com/holiday-cards-scholarship3.htm
- Official Rules
- Entry Form
- Contest FAQ's
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- Are you active in your community?
- Have you led a project that benefitted others?
- Have you overcome personal challanges?
www.axa-achievement.com
Application by December 15, 2009
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not receive one during your senior conference please
feel free to come to the Guidance Office and pick one up.
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THE PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS "To promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of different
races by identifying and recognizing high school age
students whose efforts have had a significant, positive effect on race relations
in their schools or communities."
Applicaitons must be postmarked by January 31 and mailed to: The Princeton
Prize in Race Relations (see address on applicaiton in the Guidance Office)
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NATIONAL DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Cornelius ("Corky") Turner Scholarship
2 $1000 scholarships are available!
High School Seniors
Cum GPA of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
Attend an accredited college or university
See your Guidance Counselor for more information
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Horatio Alger Association
of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Applications from high school seniors of the class of 2010 are
currently being accepted. Please come to Guidance to obtain more information.
Strong committment to pursuing a Bachelors Degree
Critical financial need
involvement in community activities
demonstrated integrity
Minimum GPA of 2.0 and US Citizens
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*Open to all students who are US Citizens or legal aliens
*Contestants should be in 10th-12th grade
*Contest is for original researched and proven topic written in English
*5 references must be cited
*Essay should have 4 parts: Title page, Essay pages, Bibliography and Contestant Biography
**All essays must be postmarked by December 31, 2009
*Please come to Guidance for further details
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Scholarship Deadline: June 19, 2010
Application Process: Students must submit an essay on the topic that
appears on the scholarship page of our website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Up to $1000 awarded
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University of Maryland/Clark School Scholarships:
any student interested in the Engineering program please contact
Professor Gary Pertmer, Associate Dean at pertmer@umd.edu
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Baltimore Community Foundation:
Scholarship Application
Early Application: postmarked by 2/15/2010
Standard Application: postmarked by 4/1/2010
See your Guidance Counselor for the paper applications and list of requirements
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to request your school code: http://cmcstcsc.applyists.net
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Kids Chance of Maryland
Educational Scholarships for Children of Maryland's
Seriously Injured Workers
To apply:
Kids Chance of Maryland, Inc.
P.O. Box 20262
Baltimore, MD 21284
www.kidschance-md.org
410-832-4702
410-832-4726
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Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Requirements:
*Deadline December 11, 2009
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
U.S. Scholarship Program
Apply today, visit: www.rmhc.org
Application deadline: February 16, 2010
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a college financial aid program on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19th at
7 PM in the THS auditorium with their parents.
their parents how to get financial help for college.
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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING APPRENTICE PROGRAM FOR
high school students in the summer of 2010
Sponsored by the
ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MATERIEL COMMAND
FEDERAL LABORATORIES
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY YOU MAY APPLY ON-LINE WWW.USAEOP.COM
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Maryland Mensa
Local Scholarship Program of American Mensa Essay contest has begun. Cash awards of $300 to $1000 will be granted to
the winners. The contest is free and open to the public.
rules are strictly enforced.
*Submitted essays must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2010
*2-sided application is available in Guidance
*Application can be downloaded: http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
*You dont have to be a member of Mensa to apply
*Winners will be announced after May 2010
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The Frederick County Human Relations Commission
is sponsoring a
In celebration of the 61st Anniversary of the United Nation's
Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th, the
Frederick County High Schools to submit a 600-word essay on
"The enduring Importance of Human Rights in
Frederick County."
The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate and 2 tickets
to the Commissions Annual Awards Dinner at the Ceresville Mansion
April 12, 2010.
*Please come into the Guidance Office for details!!!
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Any student interested in doing an internship
at Frederick Memorial you must have first volunteered at
the hospital for at least 75 hours, either at the Wings
desk or the Information desk and be in good standing with
the hospital. Internships are usually done in your senior year.
Please plan ahead if you are interested and call:
Barbara Poffenbarger
Volunteer Coordinator
240-566-3567
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United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
Applications are available on-line http://tinyurl.com/yk3ju56
or
Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office
*Maryland applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2010
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AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Download application for a $2000 college scholarship at:
www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline: 2/15/10
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Community Foundation of Frederick County
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