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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact
Angela Price, <a href="mailto:angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us">angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>December <font color=black><span
style='color:black'>13</span></font>-1<font color=black><span style='color:
black'>7</span></font>, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Capricious-unpredictable; impulsive<b><span style='font-weight:
bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>1.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> SENDING SAT
AND/OR ACT TESTS SCORES: </span></b>If you are finished with your testing and
haven't told College Board or ACT to send your test scores to each UC and CAL
State campus, do so ASAP. To send your SAT scores to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">CAL</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
use the code 3594 (CSU Mentor) and you will only have to pay once. If you said
“yes” to having your information shared with all UC campuses at the
time you submitted the first UC application you will only need to send your SAT
and ACT scores to one UC campus, otherwise you have to send them to each
individually. If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient,
you can use the </span></font><u><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>ACT Scores Manager</span></font></u><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> at <a href="http://www.csumentor.edu/">www.csumentor.edu</a> to
release your score to additional campuses. Before you can use the ACT Scores
Manager, you must first have arranged for your scores to be sent to a CSU
campus. SAT scores need to be sent from <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/">www.collegeboard.com</a>
and ACT scores are sent from <a href="http://www.act.org/">www.act.org</a>.
Although you report your scores on your applications, colleges require official
scores from the testing agency.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>If you are planning on taking any of the
December tests, you must list each of your UC campuses on the registration form
for this test. For the SAT or SAT subject tests, you can go to <a
href="http://www.collegeboard.com/">www.collegeboard.com</a> and update your
December test registration form to include all of the UC campuses. For
the ACT, go to <a href="http://www.actstudent.org/">www.actstudent.org</a> and
click on “make changes to your registration.” You can also make
changes by calling </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>319/337-1270. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>. UC APPLICANTS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Students
will receive acknowledgment of their UC application by e-mail four to five weeks
after they submit their applications. The acknowledgment will include the
student's application ID number, which should be referenced in any
correspondence with UC. Students also can go to Application Status website <a
href="https://www.ucapplication.net/ucap/">https://www.ucapplication.net/ucap/</a>
, and review their personal and background information, their choices of campus
and major, and their test scores. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>While
the Application Status website allows prospective students to revise parts of
their applications, those who wish to apply to additional campuses must send
their request in writing to: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California Undergraduate Application Processing
Service</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on">P.O. Box 4010</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Concord</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">CA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">94524-4010</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>.
They should include their application ID number, Social Security number, the
campus or campuses to which they want to apply, and a check or money order for
$60 for each additional campus ($70 for international applicants), payable to
the Regents of the University of California. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Students
should also research the University's scholarship opportunities, including
those associated with individual campuses. While many scholarships are
automatic, and awarded on the basis of information students provide in the
application for admission, some scholarships require supplemental applications
or other documentation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>For
more information, see the Scholarship Opportunities web page at <a
href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/scholarships.html">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/scholarships.html</a>
<em><i><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>.</span></font></i></em><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>3.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> CSU
APPLICANTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>Students will receive acknowledgment of their
CSU application by email fairly quickly. Each campus will then ask
students to create an account in a second email. This has to be done for
each campus separately. It is important that students check these
accounts regularly for updates on their admission status. Some
CSU’s will also ask students to forward an official transcript right
away. It is important that students follow all the instructions. CSU
applicants must send official test scores from College Board or ACT. See
directions on sending your scores at the beginning of this section. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>If you are applying to any <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Cal</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
campuses, you are required to take the ELM and the EPT tests (assessment tests
in math and English). You are exempt from the EPT (English assessment)
test if your SAT Critical Reading score is 500 or above, if your ACT English
score is 22 or above or you have a score of 3, 4 or 5 on either the AP Language
and Composition or AP Literature and Composition test. You are exempt
from the ELM (math assessment) test if your SAT math reasoning test score or
SAT subject test math score is 550 or above or your ACT math score is 23 or
above or your AP test score in AP Calculus or AP Statistics is 3 or
above. You can take these tests at any <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Cal</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
campus. The website at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">CSU</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">East</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Bay</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
is <a href="http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php">http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php</a>
and the SF State website to sign up for testing is <a
href="http://www.sfsu.edu/~testing/eptelm.html">http://www.sfsu.edu/~testing/eptelm.html</a>
. You can also find practice materials and other helpful information at <a
href="http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/ept.asp">http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/ept.asp</a>
and <a href="http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elm.asp">http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elm.asp</a>
.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*4. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cal
State East Bay</span></b> is still accepting applications from First-Time
Freshmen for Fall 2011! Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2011.
Interested students can submit an application for admission online
atwww.csumentor.edu. Applicants will need to submit all required transcripts
and test scores as soon as possible so an admission decision can be made. Due
to this extension, CSUEB will accept January test dates; however, there may be
a delay in rendering an admission decision. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>For a
more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website or moodle or come to
the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and pick up a hard copy!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Gates Millennium
Scholars Program:</span></b> Open to African American, American Indian/Alaska
Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students who
are citizens, nationals or legal permanent residents of the US, with a minimum
cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale who have demonstrated
leadership abilities through participation in community service,
extracurricular or other activities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility
criteria. Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2011. Applications
available at <a href="http://www.gmsp.org/">www.gmsp.org</a> . <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP</span></b>:
Open to African-American or Black high school seniors who demonstrate academic
achievement, leadership ability, participate in community service activities
and demonstrate financial need who are US citizens or permanent
residents. Up to 20 students will receive $10,000 per year for four
years. Deadline: January 9, 2011. Apply at <a
href="http://www.ronbrown.org/">www.ronbrown.org</a> or pick up an
application in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Mahatma Rice/Univision
Radio Scholarship Program:</span></b> Mahatma Rice and Univision Radio are
offering college-bound High School Seniors who reside and attend school in the
Bay Area the opportunity to compete for five, two thousand dollar cash awards.
To enter, students must complete an essay of 150 to 250 words. For more
information pick up an information brochure in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
or visit <a href="%22http://--www.mahat">www.mahatmatrice.com/scholaship</a>
Due date: February 15, 2011.<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>4</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>The
Ivy and Pearls Scholarship</span></b> – For African-American high school
seniors who reside in San Francisco Bay Area with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or above. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a two or
four-year college in Fall 2011, and show recent community involvement. Up
to $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
Due Date: March 15, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>5</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>AXA
Achievement Scholarship:</span></b> Are you active in your community?
Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges?
You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or 25,000.
Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents, be current high
school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or
four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2011, demonstrate
ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity
in school, the community or the workplace, and be recommended by an unrelated
adult who can attest to the student’s achievement. Learn more and
download an application at <a href="http://www.axa-achievement.com/">www.axa-achievement.com</a>
or pick one up in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>,
D221. Application deadline is December 15, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>6</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Patrick
Charnon Memorial Scholarship:</span></b> Each $1,500 scholarship is awarded to
full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitments to
building communities. Applications are available in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> or online at
<a href="%22">http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html</a> Deadline: March
31, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>7</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>California
Association of Collectors, Inc:</span></b> open to seniors planning to attend
any accredited college, university or trade school. Winners are chosen
based on writing an essay entitled “Importance of Establishing and
Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years.” Applications
available in D221 and at <a href="http://www.cacesf.org/">www.cacesf.org</a>
. Awards range from $1,500-$2,500. Deadline: January 31, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>8</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>PDK
Prospective Educator Scholarship:</span></b> open to high school senior
planning to major in education or undergraduate members of PDK who are enrolled
in an education program at the college level. Deadline: March 1,
2011. Applications available in D221 or at <a
href="http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective">http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>9</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Ronald
McDonald House Charities Scholarships</span></b>: There are four different
scholarships – one for each of the following: African-American students,
Hispanic students, Asian-Pacific students, and one for any senior. The
scholarships are open to students eligible to attend a two or four year
college, university or vocational-technical school who are legal residents of
the US and are under 21 years old. Students may apply for only one of the
scholarships. Applications are available in D221. Scholarships
awarded are a minimum of $1,000. Deadline: January 28, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1<font color=black><span style='color:black'>0</span></font>.
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>USDA National Scholars Program:</span></b>
This scholarship provides full tuition, room and board, employment, and more
for 4 years to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at one of 18 HBCU
campuses. Students must major in any field of study in agriculture, food,
natural resource sciences or other related disciplines. Students must be
a <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>
citizen, have a combined SAT total of 1,500 or above (using all 3 sections) or
a composite ACT of 21 or above, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Deadline: February 1. Applications available in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>1</span></font>.</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>College</span></b></st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> Specific Scholarships:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Are you planning to study
math or science at a small liberal arts college? Skidmore Scholars in Science
and Mathematics – <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>S3M Scholars Program</span></b>
– is funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and supports
eight students in each entering class. In order to be eligible, students
must show demonstrated financial need. Students receive financial aid
packages with no loan component in the first two years and with reduced loans
in years three and four. Skidmore also has the <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Porter Presidential Scholarships</span></b> in Science and Math. These
are awarded on the basis of superior accomplishment and exceptional promise in
science and math, without regard to financial need. Each Porter Scholar
is awarded $15,000 per year. Applicants who wish to be considered to either
program must respond to the science/math essay question on the Skidmore
Supplement to the Common App., available on Skidmore’s Admissions Web
site or by contacting admissions<font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D'>.
</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>2</span></font><font color="#1f497d"><span
style='color:#1F497D'>. </span></font><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>All Ink
Scholarship</span></b>: All-Ink.com is offering up to $5,000 in
scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate
in an accredited college or university program during the Fall 2011. Students
who apply must be a <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United
States</st1:place></st1:country-region> citizen or permanent resident with a
minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. In addition, students applying are required
to complete a 50 to 200 word essay about who has had the greatest
impact on their life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what they hope to
achieve in their personal and professional life after completing college. For
applications go to <a href="http://www.allink.com/scholarship.aspx">http://www.allink.com/scholarship.aspx</a>
Application Deadline: December 31, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<h3><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal'>1<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>3</span></font></span></font></b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>. The Asian & Pacific Islander
American Scholarship Fund: </span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-weight:normal'>For Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA)
students with financial need. To be eligible students must be of Asian and/or
Pacific Islander ethnicity, be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
of the US, be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall
of 2011, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or
have earned a GED, must apply for FAFSA by February 1 and submit letters of
recommendations. To apply go to</span></font><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'> <a
href="http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html">http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html</a>
</span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Application
deadline is January 14, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></h3>
<h3><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal'>1<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>4</span></font>. </span></font></b><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on"><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>University</span></font></st1:PlaceType><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Michigan
Geisinger Scholarship</st1:PlaceName>: </span></font><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:normal'>This scholarship is for
non-Michigan resident students admitted to the <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Michigan</st1:PlaceName>’s <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Engineering</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.
The award is for $20,000 per year and renewable as long as the student
maintains a 3.0GPA. For scholarship applications or additional information go
to <a href="http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/">http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/newstudents/</a>
<a href="http://www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html"></a> The
deadline receipt date for the application is January 14, 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></font></h3>
<h3><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
color:black;font-weight:normal'>*15</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>. 2011 eQuality Scholarships:</span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal'>
The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and
encourage <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place>
students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community.
Scholarships may be used for post-secondary education at accredited
institutions - colleges, universities, and trade schools. All applicants must
have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community (applicants of all sexual
orientations and gender identities are eligible), be a resident of northern or
central California, have completed or expect to complete high school or
equivalent between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2011 and plan to attend an
accredited post-secondary institution – college, university, or
vocational/trade school – for the first time in 2011. For more
information and to apply go to </span></font><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><a
href="https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/1122-2011-equality-scholarships">https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/1122-2011-equality-scholarships</a></span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal'>
Application deadline is February 7, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></h3>
<h3><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
color:black;font-weight:normal'>*16. </span></font></b><font size=2
color=black><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Kaiser Permanente Asian
Association Scholarship</span></font><font size=2 color=black><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal'> – Open to
graduating seniors of Asian descent who are planning on attending an accredited
college, university, trade or technical school in fall 2011 and have a minimum
GPA of 2.5. Applications available in D221 and </span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.kpaaonline.org/">www.KPAAonline.org</a></span></font><font
size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal'>.
Four scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Deadline:
February 18. <o:p></o:p></span></font></h3>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*17. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Murray
Jacobs Scholarship</span></b>, sponsored by Chevron’s Black History
Awareness Committee – open to seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are
planning to attend a two or four year college or university, demonstrate
leadership ability, are involved in community or extracurricular activities and
are US citizens or legal residents. Scholarships range from $1,500 to
$4,000. Deadline: January 14. Applications available in D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For additional <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES:</span></b> The Berkeley Public Library has acquired a new
database of scholarships. Anyone who has a Berkeley Public Library card
can go to <a
href="http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php">http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php</a>
Find Tuition Funding Sources in the Grants & Scholarships section. The
database is also available from the online catalogs inside the public library
locations, regardless of whether users have cards.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES: <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>1<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>. National
Portfolio Day: </span></b><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of the Art <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City></st1:place>, Saturday, January 15.
This event is a great opportunity for students interested in visual and related
arts to meet with representatives from colleges of art and design from across
the country. Bring your portfolio to the event and have it reviewed by
the representatives.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoList style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:
none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>.
Discover Scholarship Program: </span></b>For current high school junior who has
at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9<sup>th</sup>
and 10<sup>th</sup> grades and demonstrates accomplishments in community
service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Up
to 10 scholarships of $25,000 each will be awarded. Scholarships may be used
for any type of post-high school education or training, certification,
licensing, two- or four year trade and technical education or a two- or four year
college degree. To apply go to <a
href="http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml">http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml</a>
Application deadline is January 31<font color=black><span style='color:black'>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FOR ALL STUDENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. The <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Princeton Prize in
Race Relations</span></b>: In order to recognize, support, and encourage the
young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the
cause of positive race relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an
annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in
Race Relations. Applications postmarked by January 31 will be eligible for
prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy
work. If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping
to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from
you. If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race
relations, please encourage him or her to apply. Applications are available at:
website: <a href="http://www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize">www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize</a>
or in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in the Scholarship
Box.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. Are you looking for an <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>internship</span></b>?
Interested in politics/city planning? The Jacquelyn McCormick Campaign of
Berkeley City Council is looking for volunteers. If you are interested
contact Anna or Lara at 843-0318.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>3. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Test
Preparation Resource</span></b>: The Berkeley Public Library has Learn a Test
database, which provides free access to SAT practice tests and AP practice
exams. Students can take the tests and get them scored online. The
resource can be accessed by going to:</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <font color=black><span
style='color:black'><a
href="http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education">http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>4<font color="#1f497d"><span
style='color:#1F497D'>. </span></font><b><font color=black><span
style='color:black;font-weight:bold'>Spring Engineering Education Days</span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> (SEEDs<u>)</u>: The 2011 SEEDs program
at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Santa Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> provides Bay Area high school
students with a unique opportunity to explore engineering topics during April.
Selected participants come to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Santa
Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
over the course of four Saturdays (April 2, 9, 23, 30) and take classes
spanning several engineering fields including: bio, civil, computer,
electrical, mechanical, and robotics. Classes are presented in a typical
university format, with a mix of lecture and interactive laboratory work. All
sessions will be held in the engineering facilities on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Santa Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>’s
campus. There is no cost to participate in this program outside of
transportation to and from the university. <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>The Application deadline for the SEEDs Program is February 4, 2011
(postmarked)</span></b>. Applications can be found on the program website: <a
href="http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm"><span
style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>5. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Youth for
Understanding:</span></b> <font color=black><span style='color:black'>American
Overseas programs offer <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place>
high school students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience the
world firsthand. Choose from over 100 programs in more than 30 countries to
learn a new language and global perspective while on an academic year, academic
semester, or summer program. The program offers scholarships to help make it
affordable. </span></font>In particular, the World Affairs Council of Northern
California is pleased to offer up to three scholarships $4000 (for summer
programs) or $4300 (for semester and academic year programs) to local high
school students to study abroad through the Youth for Understanding program.
Programs available are any YFU semester, year or summer program listed with a
departure date in the summer or fall of 2011. Scholarship winners are
responsible for the remaining balance of the tuition costs. Open to high school
students in <st1:place w:st="on">Northern California</st1:place>. Students must
hold a 3.0 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicant's birth date
must fall between September 1, 1992 and July 15, 1996. For more information and
application go to <a
href="http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/world-affairs-council-of-northern-california-42.phpements">http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/world-affairs-council-of-northern-california-42.phpements</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> MIT Women’s
Technology Program</span></b> – A rigorous four week academic and
residential experience at MIT for current female juniors, offering the
opportunity to explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs and
team-based projects. Students may choose electrical engineering and
computer science or mechanical engineering. Application deadline:
January 15. For more information, go to <a href="http://wtp.mit.edu/">http://wtp.mit.edu</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> 2. <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Telluride Association Summer Programs</span></b>: This program is for
academic highly motivated sophomores and juniors who share a passion for
learning. The program is free and is for current sophomores and juniors.
The application deadline for the sophomore program (TASS) is January 7, 2011
and for the junior program (TASP) January 21, 2011. For more information and to
apply go to <a href="http://www.tellurideassociation.org/">http://www.tellurideassociation.org/</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>3. </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Oxbridge Academic Programs</span></b>: <font color=black><span
style='color:black'>Experience the learning environment in <st1:City w:st="on">Cambridge</st1:City>,
<st1:City w:st="on">Oxford</st1:City>, <st1:City w:st="on">Paris</st1:City>, <st1:City
w:st="on">Barcelona</st1:City> and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Montpellier</st1:City>,
<st1:country-region w:st="on">France</st1:country-region></st1:place>. They
offer 65 different courses to choose from. For information, please visit <a
href="http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/">www.oxbridgeprograms.com</a>. There
will be a reception Saturday, December 11 from 2-4pm at the Westin St. Francis
in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:place></st1:City>
for interested students.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>4. </span></font><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Student
Conservation Association National Conservation Crew</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: Summer
opportunity for students currently in high school, ages 15 to 19, and looking
for tuition-free opportunities to serve planet earth. Successful applicants
will contribute to sustaining the earth’s bountiful resources for
two-five weeks during the summer. With a group of 6-8 students and two
experienced leaders students will sleep under the stars and connect to the land
in ways they never thought possible. For more information go to <a
href="http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews">http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>*5. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>STANFORD MEDICAL YOUTH SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM:</span></b>
5 week summer residential program at Stanford open to economically
disadvantaged and under-represented sophomore and junior high school students
who are interested in science, health and medicine careers and are going to be
the first in their family to attend college. Applications available in
D221 and at <a href="http://smysp.stanford.edu/">http://smysp.stanford.edu</a> Deadline:
February 15, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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