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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:aprice@berkeley.k12.ca.us">aprice@berkeley.k12.ca.us</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE/CAREER
BULLETIN</span></font></b>: <b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Week of Feb. 21, 2011</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> *New or updated information</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> SAT WORD OF THE WEEK: Amorous -
Inclined to love; loving; affectionate</span></font><font
face=TimesNewRomanPSMT><span style='font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>*1.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Tuesday, February 22, 3:40 pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Wednesday, March 2, 3:40 pm </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>2.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Second Semester Schedule
Changes</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Schedule changes must be
reported and explained to colleges a student has applied to. This should be
done right away, keep in mind colleges do not want students to change their
senior semester schedules. A schedule change could negatively affect your
college admission outcome. If you have questions and/or need help with this you
should contact Ms. Sandberg or Ms. Price. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>4</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>.</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> <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><font color=black><span style='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. </span></font></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <font color=black><span
style='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 </span></font>http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php and the SF
State website to sign up for testing is <a
href="http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Etesting/eptelm.html" target="_blank">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" target="_blank">http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/ept.asp</a>
and <a href="http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elm.asp"
target="_blank">http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elm.asp</a> .</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>UC Irvine Stay-Over Program: </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Are you interested in checking out
the college lifestyle? UC Irvine is giving students the opportunity to stay
with a host at UC <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Irvine</st1:place></st1:City>
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"
target="_blank">www.housing.uci.edu/sop</a> . </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>JUNIORS </span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>*</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>1.</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> Junior college advising
appointments available! <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sign up for junior advising
appointment in the college center, D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>2.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><font
color=black><span style='color:black;font-weight:bold'>Free SAT Prep
Class: </span></font></b></span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>People’s
Test Prep (PTPS) will conduct a free SAT/ACT prep class on Mondays and
Wednesdays at 3:30 -5:30 beginning Feb. 7 in room D220 for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
juniors only. </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SENIORS/JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>California</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:State><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>
Dream Week (Green Design Contest):</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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 <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>deadline is 12pm on March 4, 2011</span></b>. For more
information go to: <a href="http://www.californiadreamweek.com/" target="_blank">http://www.californiadreamweek.com/</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>FOR ALL STUDENTS</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>1.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <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/" target="_blank">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/" target="_blank">www.berkeleyhigh.us</a> are
as follows:</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>username: full name (first + last)</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>password: Berkeley + student id</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>2.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <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"
target="_blank">http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education</a>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Youth for Understanding:</span></b> 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. 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.php"
target="_blank">http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/world-affairs-council-of-northern-california-42.php</a>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>4<font color=black><span
style='color:black'>.</span></font></span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <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 <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, D221, or at <a
href="http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com/home" target="_blank">http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com/home</a>
Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>February 28.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><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 <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!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>1. Asian Pacific
Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement</span></font></b> - <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" target="_blank">http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html</a>
for more information and to download the application. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Due March 1, 2011</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> 2. For
African-American high school seniors: Community NETwork Scholarship</span></font></b>.
<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. Pick up a copy of the
application and more information about the scholarship 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>. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Due March 4, 2011</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b>
<b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>-<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Each $1,500 scholarship is awarded
to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitment 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
http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html Deadline: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>March 31, 2011</span></b>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>4. C</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>herry 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 <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. Due Date: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 15, 2011</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>5.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Tzu Chi Scholarship </span></b>– 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/"
target="_blank">http://www.us.tzuchi.org</a> or 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. Due Date: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>March 1, 2011</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>6. </span></font></b><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/" target="_blank">http://newthreatstofreedom.com/contests/</a>
Due Date: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 31, 2011</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>7.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Kiwanis Club Scholarship</span></b> – 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: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>March 25</span></b>. Scholarships ranging
between $2000 and 10,000 will be awarded. 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>,
D221. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>8. 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: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>March<font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D'>
</span></font>1, 2011</span></b>. Applications available in D221 or at <a
href="http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective" target="_blank">http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective</a>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>9. 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"
target="_blank">http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm</a>
Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 31, 2011</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>10. <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Skidmore</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Scholarship -</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> Are you planning to study math or science at a small liberal arts
college? Skidmore Scholars in Science and Mathematics – S3M Scholars
Program – 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 Porter
Presidential Scholarships 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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>11.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:City
w:st="on"><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Berkeley</span></b></st1:City><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> Rotary Club Scholarships: </span></b> Open to students
graduating from a high school in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:City></st1:place>
who are academically qualified to complete a four year college degree but would
be unable to attend without the scholarship. Selection is based on
financial need, academic potential, extracurricular activities, willingness to
work during the summer. The scholarships provide an annual award ranging from
2,000 up to $5,000. At least one scholarship of $5,000 per year for four
years will be awarded. To keep the application process as green as possible,
the Rotary Club requests that students use the Word application on their
website at <a
href="http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxProgramHome/programhome.aspx?cid=4632&pid=45266"
target="_blank"
title="http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxProgramHome/programhome.aspx?cid=4632&pid=45266">http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxProgramHome/programhome.aspx?cid=4632&pid=45266</a>
and email it to <a
href="http://us.mc821.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Don@AlterConsulting.Net"
target="_blank" title="mailto:Don@AlterConsulting.Net"
ymailto="mailto:Don@AlterConsulting.Net">Don@AlterConsulting.Net</a>.
Paper applications are also available 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>
(D221.) <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Application Deadline:
April 14.</span></b> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msolist style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>12.</span></font></b><font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Morris and Juliet
James Achievement Award</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Open to Berkeley High
seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Unified</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School District</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home responsibilities, work
experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and leadership
experience. $2,000 will be awarded to five applicants. Applications available
in D221. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: March 3.</span></b>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>13.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Robert T. Nahas Scholarship
Award</span></b> - Open to graduating senior from an Alameda County high school
with a record of community service/involvement for at least two years, with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 who has competed in a competitive sports program for at
least two years, who plans to attend a four year accredited college, and is a
native born US citizen. Four scholarships (two male and two female) of
$2,750 per year to a maximum of $11,000 within a five year period will be
awarded. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: April 30.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>14.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Jon & Ann Reynolds
Scholarship Award</span></b> - Open to graduating senior from an Alameda County
high school with a record of community service/involvement for at least two
years, with a minimum GPA of 2.6 who plans to attend a four year accredited
college, has financial need and is a native born US citizen. Scholarships are
worth up to $1000.00 per student. Applications are available at <a
href="http://www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship" target="_blank">www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship</a>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: April 30.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>15.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>The Stephanie Brown Cadet
Memorial Foundation Scholarship</span></b> – Open to seniors who have a
significant number of volunteer hours in community, grade point average of 3.0
or higher, attend a US two or four year academic, vocational or technical
college during next school year and reside in the Greater San Francisco Bay
Area. Selected students will be awarded $1,000 each year (renewable for
up to four years). Applications available in D221 or online at <a
href="http://www.sbcfoundation.org/">www.sbcfoundation.org</a>. Application
deadline is March 25, 2011.</span></font><b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>16.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>New American College Fund -</span></b>
Open to foreign-born graduating seniors planning to enroll in a two or four
year college in fall 2011 who have financial need, have lived in California for
three or more years during high school, have community or extracurricular
involvement and have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.3. US Citizenship or
permanent residency is NOT required. Scholarships of up to
10,000. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ . <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: March 1.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>17.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Mexican American Legal Defense
and Educational Fund (MALDEF) scholarships</span></b> – Latino students:
Pick up this list of scholarship opportunities, some of which are available to
students who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Scholarship list
available in the College Center D221.<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'>*18. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated
Sigma Iota Chapter Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> - Open to African American high
school seniors residing in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Alameda</st1:place></st1:City>
or Contra Costa counties who will be attending a four-year college in the fall,
have a GPA of 2.5 and are active in community service. Successful applicants
will receive $1,000. Applications are available in D221. Application Due
Date: April 1. <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 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'>*19. George P. Scotlan Scholarship Award</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Open to
seniors in <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Alameda</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> who have been involved in community service
for at least two years, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have financial need and are <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region>
citizens. Three awardees will be selected who will receive $2,750 per
year to a maximum of $11,000 within a five-year period. Applications are
available in D221. Application Due Date: April 30.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><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"
target="_blank">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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><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, 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!</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER INTERNS<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>HI</span></font>P OPPORTUNITIES</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>A complete list of summer
opportunities can be picked up in the College Center D221.</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>1. </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Oxbridge Academic Programs:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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/" target="_blank">www.oxbridgeprograms.com</a>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>2. </span></font></b><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>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b>
<b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>The Arthritis Foundation</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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, <st1:City w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City>
and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Stanford</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. All applicants must have
reached their 17th birthday by June 1, 2011. Deadline: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Feb. 25</span></b>. The 2011 Internship overview and
application is 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 can be found the website: <a
href="http://www.arthritis.org/media/chapters/nca/documents/SS_Overview_Applic_2011.pdf"
target="_blank">http://www.arthritis.org/media/chapters/nca/documents/SS_Overview_Applic_2011.pdf</a>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>4.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <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 <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Santa Clara</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> 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" target="_blank">http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm</a>
Application Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March
18</span></b>. Program brochures are also 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>.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>5.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>6.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Academic Talent Development Program at UC Berkeley</span></b>:
Open to students currently in grades 7-11. This is a 6-week session (June 20
– July 29) of challenging and stimulating classes is designed for both
acceleration and enrichment. Courses are available in a wide variety of
subjects. Financial aid is available (application deadline March 2.)
Application deadline is <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 2</span></b>
for new students and <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>February 16</span></b>
for returning students. For more information go to <a
href="http://atdp.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank"><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'>http://atdp.berkeley.edu</span></font></a> or call
510-642-8308.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>7</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>. UC Davis Young Scholar Program</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – This
program offers summer research opportunities in the biological and natural
sciences for 40 current sophomores and juniors. Students live in the dorm
from June 19-July <font color=black><span style='color:black'>30 </span></font>and
work closely with university research faculty on individual projects. For
more information and application, go to <a href="http://ysp.ucdavis.edu/"
target="_blank"><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>http://ysp.ucdavis.edu</span></font></a>
. Fee reductions are available for students based on need.
Application deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 31</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>8.</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> Summer Math & Science Honors Academy (SMASH) – </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>SMASH is
a free 5-week math & science summer program at UC Berkeley and
Stanford, for high-potential, low-income under-represented students of
color. The program assists high-achieving high school students of color
from underrepresented populations to become competitive and successful in
science, technology, math and engineering studies at competitive colleges and
universities. For more information go to <a
href="http://www.lpfi.org/education/smash.html" target="_blank"><font
color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.lpfi.org/education/smash.html</span></font></a>
Students must register online by <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>February 21,
2011</span></b> to be eligible for SMASH 2011.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msonormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>9. COSMOS
- CA State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> Programs offered at UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, and
UC San Diego. COSMOS is a four-week residential program for talented and
motivated students completing grades eight through twelve. Students work
side-by-side with outstanding university researchers and faculty exploring advanced
topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum. COSMOS courses
are hands-on and lab intensive emphasizing current research underway at the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">California</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>. Most students have a GPA of
3.5 or above. Students may only apply to one campus, but may apply to
more than one cluster at that campus. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Application
deadline: March 15.</span></b> Applications are available at <a
href="http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/" target="_blank">http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/</a>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>SUMMER
JOBS AND PAID INTERNSHIPS</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>1.</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>iCLEM</span></b> is an 8-week
paid internship program for current sophomores and juniors with an interest in
biotechnology. Applicants should come from disadvantaged social/financial
backgrounds, must be US citizens or permanent residents and must be 16 years of
age by June 1, 2011. The program takes place at the Joint BioEnergy Institute
in Emeryville from June 12 through August 11, 2011. In addition to basic
science and research, the program exposes students to career exploration and
college preparation. Students are paid a stipend of $1500 plus a
scholarship of $500 upon successful completion of the program. Online
applications are now being accepted at <a
href="http://www.synberc.org/iCLEM_internship" target="_blank">www.synberc.org/iCLEM_internship</a>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Application</span></b> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: March 1.</span></b></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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