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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE/CAREER
BULLETIN</span></font></b>: <b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>Week of Feb. 28, 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","sans-serif"'> *New or updated
information</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SAT
WORD OF THE WEEK</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: </span></font><font
face=TimesNewRomanPSMT><span style='font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT'>Contrite -
admitting guilt; feeling especially guilty</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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>1.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>2.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";color:black'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Second Semester Schedule Changes</span></b></span></font><b><font
size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;font-weight:bold'>: </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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","sans-serif";color:black;
font-weight:bold'>4</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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","sans-serif"'> <font
color=black><span style='color:black'>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 </span></font><a
href="http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php">http://testing.csueastbay.edu/eptelm/eptelmwho.php</a>
and the SF State website to sign up for testing is <a
href="http://www.sfsu.edu/%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> .<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*5.
Parents of Seniors <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Don't forget to take
a moment to fill out the survey on the Senior Handbook. <a
href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRF88KP"><font color="#0000ed"><span
style='color:#0000ED;text-decoration:none'>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRF88KP</span></font></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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>FOR
JUNIORS AND 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'>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" 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","sans-serif"'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS </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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>1.
Junior college advising appointments available! </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>2.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<b><font color=black><span style='color:black;font-weight:bold'>Free SAT Prep
Class: </span></font></b><font color=black><span style='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 Berkeley High School
juniors only. </span></font><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","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'>*3. National College Fair</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– National College Fair. Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 Eighth Street,
San Francisco, CA 94 103, March 19, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Admissions officers representing
colleges from around the country will be present to answer your questions and
provide helpful information.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'>*4. St. Mary’s College Fair</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– Admissions officers representing colleges from around the country will
be present to answer your questions and provide helpful information. April 9,
St. Mary's College, Moraga. 1p.m-4p.m.<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*5.
Experience Berkeley</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – This program
is for Black, Latino & Native American juniors with a 3.5 or higher GPA
(class of 2012) to get a close, personal look at UC<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*6.
UC BERKELEY INCENTIVE AWARDS PROGRAM (IAP)</span></font></b><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>–<font
color="#00002f"><span style='color:#00002F'>The Incentive Awards
Program provides up to $32,000 in scholarship funds over eight semesters,
and student support services to low-income students and first generation
college students who have demonstrated leadership potential, high academics,
and a commitment to serve others. </span></font>Find out about this excellent
scholarship/mentorship/leadership development program for students applying to
UC Berkeley. You are eligible to apply if you are UC eligible, have a
minimum unweighted 3.4 GPA from your UC approved classes taken in 10<sup>th</sup>
and 11<sup>th</sup> grades, and are a US citizen, permanent resident or
eligible non-citizen. Informational meeting, Wednesday, March 9, at lunch
in the College Career 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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SENIORS/JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=yiv1338708757msoplaintext><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>California
Dream Week (Green Design Contest):</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>1.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif";color:black;
font-weight:bold'>2.</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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"
target="_blank">http://yfuusa.org/scholarships/world-affairs-council-of-northern-california-42.php</a>
<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","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'>*4. Education Summit</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– April 30, 2011 from 8:30am to 12:40pm, Cal State East Bay, 25800 Carlos
Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA. This event is for African American and Latino Youth.
Students and families will be able to attend workshops on how to prepare for
college and career success. There will also be a college and resource
fair including representatives from Northern CSU campuses. Light
breakfast will be provided and lunch available to purchase.<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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'>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!</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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'>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 College Career
Center. <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b>
<b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'>Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b>Each $1,500 scholarship is awarded to
full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated their commitment to
building communities. Applications are available in the College Career Center
or online at <a href="http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html">http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html</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 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>4.
Cherry Blossom Festival Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – 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: <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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>5.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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 College Career Center,
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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>6.
Templeton Press Scholarships </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>– 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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>7.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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 College Career Center, 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'> – 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'>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","sans-serif";color:black;
font-weight:bold'>10. Skidmore College Scholarship -</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>11.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Berkeley Rotary Club Scholarships: </span></b> Open
to students graduating from a high school in Berkeley 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">Don@AlterConsulting.Net</a>.
Paper applications are also available in the College Center (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","sans-serif";
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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'> – Open to
Berkeley High seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the
Berkeley Unified School District. 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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 <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 25, 2011</span></b>.</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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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 <a
href="http://www.e4fc.org/">http://www.e4fc.org/</a> . <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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif"'> -
Open to African American high school seniors residing in Alameda 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:
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>April 1.</span></b> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";
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","sans-serif"'>
– Open to seniors in Alameda County who have been involved in community service
for at least two years, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have financial need and are
U.S. 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 in
D221. Application Due Date: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>April 30.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2
color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*19.
Cruzando Fronteras/Ayudando a la Comunidad Scholarship</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– Open to undocumented seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and are
planning to pursue higher education with the goal of returning to the
community. Applications are available in College Career Center (D221).
Application Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>March 18</span></b>.<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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*20.
Los Hermanos de Stanford </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>– Open to
outstanding Latino seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college in the
fall and has financial need. Students are NOT REQUIRED to attend
Stanford. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded Applications available
at <a href="%22http:/www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/scholars"><font
color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/scholarships.html</span></font></a>
and in D221. Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>April 8.</span></b><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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*21.
Bay Area Gardeners Foundation </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>– Open to
seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who have financial need who are willing to do
25 hours or more of community service each semester, will be attending a two or
four year college and live in one of the 9 Bay Area counties.
Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 4. <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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*22.
Young Women in Public Affairs</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – Zonta Club
of Berkeley/North Bay recognizes women ages 16-20 for their participation in
public and political life, their commitment to the volunteer section, their
leadership achievements and their dedication to the advancement of the status
of women. Club winners will receive </span></font><font face=TimesNewRomanPSMT><span
style='font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT'>$1,000. Applications available in
D221 and at <a href="http://www.zonta.org/">www.zonta.org</a> . <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: March 15</span></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face=TimesNewRomanPSMT><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*23.
Greater San Francisco Ad Club </span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – Open to
seniors who are interested in advertising, communication, graphic design,
journalism, media and marketing, have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better and are
planning to focus their first year in college in advertising or related fields.
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available in the
College Career Center (D221) and are due <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>April
3</span></b>.<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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*24.
Compassion and Choices of Northern California</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> is
holding the Matter of Life and Death Scholarship Writing Contest, financially
assisting college-bound juniors or seniors. It requires students to write
an essay to the prompt: Why should California pass a law that protects aid in
dying for terminally-ill patients who are suffering at the end of their lives?
Essays must be submitted by <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 1, 2011</span></b>.
for more information and guidelines go to <a
href="http://www.compassionandchoicesnca.org/essay.php">www.compassionandchoicesnca.org/essay.php</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","sans-serif"'><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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*25.
Questbridge College Prep Scholarship</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – Open to high
achieving, low income juniors. Apply for full scholarships to summer school
programs on college campuses, individualized college admissions counseling,
invitations to admissions conferences at Stanford or Yale, and all expense paid
visits to college campuses. <font color="#1d4854"><span style='color:#1D4854'>QuestBridge
is an initiative of the Quest Scholars Program, serves as an intermediary
between the nation's brightest, under-served youth and leading institutions of
higher education</span></font> Apply at <a href="http://www.questbridge.com/">www.questbridge.com</a>
. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Deadline: March 29.</span></b>
<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: 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","sans-serif";color:black;
font-weight:bold'>For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS
website, moodle or come to the College Center 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>1. Oxbridge
Academic Programs:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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/" 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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>2.
Student Conservation Association National Conservation Crew:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>3.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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" 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 College Career
Center.</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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>4.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>5.</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>6.
UC Davis Young Scholar Program</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – 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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>7.<font
color=black><span style='color:black'> COSMOS - CA State Summer School for
Mathematics and Science.</span></font></span></font></b><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
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 University of California. 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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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","sans-serif";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><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></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","sans-serif";
font-weight:bold'>PARENTS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></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","sans-serif";
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","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>*1.
Want work on the College Application Handbook?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Any parent,
guardian or friend who is interested in working on the college application
handbook series, please contact <a href="mailto:druyffelaere@gmail.com"><font
color="#0000ed"><span style='color:#0000ED;text-decoration:none'>druyffelaere@gmail.com</span></font></a>
. Working on the handbook series is a great way to keep up on the ever
changing world of college applications, and to participate in working on this
series which will be in its 12th year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Douglas, Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Pat Anderson are the parent-volunteer
facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions to them at </span></font><a
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