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<p class=MsoPlainText><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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Week of January 24, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*New or updated information<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Capacious - very large, spacious<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>It’s Time To
Apply For Financial Aid</span></b> - Sign up to attend one of the workshops on
filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prior
to the workshop please fill out the informational worksheets you received in
class. You can estimate numbers if necessary. YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE
TO ATTEND BECAUSE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPUTERS. All workshops
will be held in the BHS library.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Tuesday, January 25, 3:40 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Wednesday, January 26, 3:40 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Mid-Year Report Forms:</span></b>
If you applied to any colleges which require your first semester grades,
Mid-Year Report Forms are due to Ms. Mellion in D173 <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>no later than January 28</span></b>. Turn in the Mid-Year Report
Form which is part of the Common Application college application, along with a
Transcript Request Form with “Mid Year Report” written across the
top and a stamped envelope (4 1/8 x 9 ˝” with one 42 cent stamp)
addressed to the office of admissions of the college with a return address of
Berkeley High School, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. <u>The
UC’s do not require a mid-year report</u>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. The financial aid booklet <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>“Fund Your Future”</span></b> is now available. Stop by
the College/Career Center to pick up your copy and get important information on
the ins and outs of financial aid, Cal Grant, and other state and federal aid
programs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4. <b><font color=black><span style='color:black;font-weight:
bold'>CSU Applicants</span></font><font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:
#1F497D'>: </span></font></b>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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you are applying to any Cal State 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 Cal State campus. The website at CSU East Bay is <a
href="%22http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptel">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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>5. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cal State East Bay is
still accepting applications from First-Time Freshmen for Fall 2011!</span></b>
Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2011. Interested
students can submit an application for admission online at <a
href="http://www.csumentor.edu/">www.csumentor.edu</a> . 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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>UC Irvine Stay-Over
Program: </span></b>Are you interested in checking out the college lifestyle?
UC Irvine is giving students the opportunity to stay with a host at UC Irvine
matched to them for gender and interests for one day and one night. The stay
includes a tour, class attendance, and dining, as well other activities. Monday
through Thursday nights are available from January 12 through March 3, but
Spring quarter is reserved for seniors who have been admitted to UC Irvine.
Cost is $25 and there are limited scholarships available. Applications should
be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to intended visit. For more information,
call 949-842-5167 or visit <a href="http://www.housing.uci.edu/sop">www.housing.uci.edu/sop</a>
. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> College Information
Night for Parents/Guardians of Juniors –</span></b> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Thursday, February 3, 6:30-8:30 pm</span></b> in the
Berkeley High Library. Enter at 1980 Allston Way. Elisabeth
Sandberg and I will provide an overview of all aspects of the college
admissions process. This meeting is for adults only since the students
will be receiving this information in their English classes. Come with all of
your questions! (Spanish translation will be provided.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Take a Practice SAT or
ACT Test at Berkeley High School, Saturday, February 5, 2011, 8:30am-1pm.</span></b>
Test will be given in the BHS Library and the College Center. This practice
test is proctored like an actual test, except your scores won’t go on the
record! It will cost $15.00 to take the test and pre-registration deadline is
February 4. Register for the test in the College Center, before school,
lunch and after school, see Ms. Yaramala at the front counter in the College
Center to register. Registration forms are available now. Kaplan will be
administering and scoring the tests.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS – JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Discover Scholarship
Program:</span></b> For current high school juniors who have at least a 2.75
cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>*2. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Asian Pacific Fun Scholarship: </span></b></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Paying for
college-related preparation can be expensive! This organization is trying to
lighten students’ loads by offering $1,500 scholarships to 24 Filipino
Bay Area high school juniors who have GPAs of 2.7 or higher. These scholarships
can be used for a 40-hour SAT or ACT course, private college admissions
counseling, or both. For the application form, visit <a
href="http://www.fastweb.com/">www.fastweb.com</a>, <a href="%22http://www.s">www.scholarships.com</a>,
or <a href="http://www.collegetoolkit.com/">www.collegetoolkit.com</a>. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Due February 21, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS/JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>California Dream Week
(Green Design Contest):</span></b> This is your chance to make a difference for
a healthier planet, and let your creativity lead you to a world of fantasy and
invention. Invent your own original and environmentally sustainable design for
architecture or home interiors, transportation, or any product that encourages
the use of other environmentally sustainable products. If you win, a well-known
designer from another part of the globe will create a new design based on your
specifications, but interpreted and perhaps re-elaborated according to his or
her own cultural experiences from another part of the planet. Your
winning project with the professional designer's interpretation will be the
showcase attraction for a major event week celebration in 2011. You will also
win scholarship money for yourself, cash awards to help your school AND your
project will be seen around the world. It might even be published in some
really cool magazines. If the organizers decide to commercialize your project,
you will be paid royalties! Project submission deadline is 12pm on March 4,
2011. For more information go to: http://www.californiadreamweek.com/<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Spring Engineering
Education Days (SEEDs):</span></b> The 2011 SEEDs program at Santa Clara
University provides Bay Area high school students with a unique opportunity to
explore engineering topics during April. Selected participants come to Santa
Clara University 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 Santa
Clara University’s campus. There is no cost to participate in this
program outside of transportation to and from the university. The
Application deadline for the SEEDs Program is <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>February
4, 2011</span></b> (postmarked). Applications can be found on the program
website: <a href="http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm">http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/seeds.cfm</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Free SAT/ACT Preparation
Service:</span></b> Berkeley High students now have access to a free online
test preparation service. Students can access this service by logging in to <a
href="http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/">www.berkeleyhigh.us</a> and then click
"More" from the top navigation and select "Grockit".
They will then be directed through a few registration steps and into the site.
Logins to <a href="http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/">www.berkeleyhigh.us</a> are as
follows:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>username: full name (first + last)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>password: Berkeley + student id<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*1. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Black College Expo and
Scholarship Contest: </span></b>Students will be able to meet with over 60
college representatives, including those from Historically Black Colleges. At
the expo you can get application fees waived and could even be accepted on the
spot. There will also be entertainment, free sessions on financial aid, career
and internship opportunities, and more. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8
online. The expo will take place at the Marriott Downtown Convention Center in
Oakland on <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Saturday, February 26</span></b>
from 9 AM until 5 PM. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>The 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 College Center in the Scholarship Box.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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: <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></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Youth for
Understanding:</span></b> American Overseas programs offer US 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. 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 Northern
California. 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.php">http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/world-affairs-council-of-northern-california-42.php</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*4. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Girls Going Places
Award Program</span></b> is designed to reward enterprising and community
minded girls, ages 12 to 18. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to
three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or
save for college. Applications are available in the College Center, D221, or at
http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com/home Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>February 28.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><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=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS
website or moodle or come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>*Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This
scholarship program grants awards of $1,800 to five college-bound students and
awards of $1,500 to four college-bound students. Eligibility requirements for
this scholarship include a minimum GPA of 3.00, ethnic or cultural background,
and a plan to attend an accredited college or vocational school. Applicants
must complete the application, write an original essay, and submit one letter
of recommendation and high school transcripts. Visit <a
href="http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html">http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html</a>
for more information and to download the application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>DUE MARCH 1, 2011<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>*For African-American high school seniors: </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Community NETwork Scholarship<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>This scholarship
is in honor of Lewis Latimer, an African American inventor and draftsman who
contributed to the invention of the telephone. To be eligible for this
scholarship, which awards a minimum of $500, you must be an African American
senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 intending to attend a four-year accredited
college, two-year community college, or an accredited business school. You will
turn in an application including a personal essay, letter of recommendation,
high school transcripts, and a photo of yourself. Finalists will be interviewed
and will deliver a short oral presentation and are expected to be able to
demonstrate knowledge about Lewis Latimer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Pick up a
copy of the application and more information about the scholarship in the
College Career Center. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>DUE MARCH 4, 2011<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><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 style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>*2011 Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship and 2011 Shell Minority
Scholarship<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Are you
thinking of majoring in geology, physics, or engineering at any of the
following schools? If so, you might want to check out these scholarship
programs. These programs include $2,500 awards plus a possible four-year
renewable award of $5,000 annually. Visit this link for more information and
for applications: <a href="http://goo.gl/RFDek">http://goo.gl/RFDek</a>. Click
on the “High School Seniors” tab. Colorado School of Mines<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cornell
University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Florida
A&M University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Georgia
Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Louisiana
State University – Baton Rouge<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Massachusetts
Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Michigan
State University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>North
Carolina A&T University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ohio State University
– Columbus<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Pennsylvania
State University – University Park<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Prairie View
A&M University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Purdue
University – West Lafayette<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Rice
University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Stanford
University<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Texas
A&M University – College Station<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Colorado – Boulder<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Houston – University Park<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Michigan – Ann Arbor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Oklahoma – Norman<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Texas – Austin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:-16.2pt;
margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>University
of Texas – El Paso<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-16.2pt;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=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>2011 eQuality
Scholarships:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards
scholarships to honor and encourage California 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 <a
href="https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/1122-2011-equality-scholarships">https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/1122-2011-equality-scholarships</a>
Application deadline is February 7, 2011.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>MAHATMA RICE/UNIVISION RADIO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>–
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 College Center 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 style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>THE IVY AND PEARLS
SCHOLARSHIP – </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>For high school seniors who reside
in San Francisco Bay Area, are African/African American, have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 or above, be enrolled as a full-time student in a
two or four-year college in Fall 2011, show recent community involvement. Up
to $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available in
College Career Center. Due Date: March 15, 2011<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>PATRICK CHARNON
MEMORIAL SCHOALRSHIP - </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Each $1,500 scholarships are awarded
to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitments to
building communities. Applications are available in the College Career Center
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 style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Kaiser Permanente
Asian Association Scholarship </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>– 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 <a href="http://www.kpaaonline.org/">www.KPAAonline.org</a>
<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'>Four scholarships of $3,000 each
will be awarded. Deadline: February 18. <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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cherry Blossom
Festival Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Applicant must be a
graduating senior of Japanese American descent with a grade point average
minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0. Applicant should be actively involved in her
or his community. Two winners will each receive $2,000.00 cash. Winners will participate
in various Cherry Blossom Festival activities. Applications are available in
the College Career Center, D221. Due Date: March 15, 2011<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Tzu Chi Scholarship
</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>– Open to outstanding, college-bound high school
seniors who have financial need and demonstrated community involvement. Each
winner will be awarded $1,000. Applications are available on the web at <a
href="http://www.us.tzuchi.org/">http://www.us.tzuchi.org</a> or in the College
Career Center, D221. Due Date: March 1, 2011<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Templeton Press
Scholarships </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>– Applicants need to write an essay or compose
a video response to excerpts from the book, <i><span style='font-style:italic'>New
Threats to Freedom.</span></i> There are two chances to win: a short form
contest and a long form contest. Scholarships are will be between $1,000 and
5,000. Any student who intends to be enrolled in an American college or university
by the start of the fall 2011 semester is eligible to enter. For rules and
information go to: <a href="http://newthreatstofreedom.com/contests/">http://newthreatstofreedom.com/contests/</a>
Due Date: March 31, 2011<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Kiwanis Club
Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Open to graduating seniors. Applicants will
be considered who demonstrate academic ability, leadership and moral integrity,
a commitment to serve their school and community, and the greatest incentive to
continue development of their life goals. Income will not be a consideration.
Deadline: March 25. Scholarships ranging between $2000 and 10,000 will be
awarded. Applications are available in the College Career Center, D221. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='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=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: 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>
Tuition Funding Sources is listed 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 style='margin-right:-13.5pt;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=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>California Association of Collectors, Inc –</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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 style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – 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:
March1, 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 style='margin-right:-13.5pt;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=MsoNormal style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholars</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>hips – 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 style='margin-right:-13.5pt;text-autospace:none'><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>USDA National
Scholars Program </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>–</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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 US 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 style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>U.S. Bank Internet
Scholarship </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Program will award forty $1,000.00 scholarships in a
random drawing to high school seniors planning to enroll at an eligible
four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee
Education Loan Program by September 2011. To apply go to: <a
href="http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm">http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm</a>
Deadline: March 31, 2011<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'><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'><a
href="http://www.collegeweeklive.com/">WWW.COLLEGEWEEKLIVE.COM</a> - this
website will feature an online event on financial aid, grants, and scholarship
opportunities on January 13, 2011 from 2pm to 9pm EST. Signing up is free.
Students will be able to connect live online with financial aid experts and
college financial aid officers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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 style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE SPECIFIC
SCHOLARSHIPS</span></font></u></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><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'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER / INTERNSIHP OPPORTUNITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. <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>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Oxbridge Academic
Programs:</span></b> Experience the learning environment in Cambridge, Oxford,
Paris, Barcelona and Montpellier, France. They offer 65 different courses to
choose from. For information, please visit <a
href="http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/">www.oxbridgeprograms.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Student Conservation
Association National Conservation Crew:</span></b> 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>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4. <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>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>5. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>The Arthritis
Foundation</span></b> is now accepting applications for their 2011 Summer
Science Internship Program. This program places 12 outstanding students
in leading rheumatology/immunology laboratories at the University California,
San Francisco and Stanford University. All applicants must have reached their
17th birthday by June 1, 2011. The 2011 Internship overview and application is
available in the College Career Center or can be found the website: <a
href="http://www.arthritis.org/media/chapters/nca/documents/SS_Overview_Application_2011.pdf">http://www.arthritis.org/media/chapters/nca/documents/SS_Overview_Application_2011.pdf</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>6. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Summer Engineering Seminar
(SES):</span></b> The SES program is a five-day experience offering specially
designed classes taught by Santa Clara University engineering faculty. Courses
are presented as a mix of lecture and interactive laboratory work, spanning
several fields of engineering. This program provides students with the
opportunity to work together creatively to solve problems while learning what
engineers can do to improve society. It also gives them a taste of
university life as they stay in residence halls, eat meals at campus and
neighboring dining facilities and take part in fun afternoon and evening.
The program is free and students can apply online at: <a
href="http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm">http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm</a>
Application Deadline: March 18. Program brochures are also
available in the College Career Center.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*7. Are you looking for an internship? Interested in
politics/city planning. The <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Jacquelyn
McCormick Campaign of Berkeley City Council</span></b> is looking for
volunteers. If you are interested contact Anna or Lara at 843-0318.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>*New or updated information<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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