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ESSAY CONTESTS AND OTHERS FOR GRADES 9-12 |
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University of St. Thomas – Teen Writing Challenge
1st Place: $100, others $20 Target Gift Card |
Tell a prom story in 250 words or less. Describe what you wore or your date. Tell about the invitation that did or didn’t happen, for ex. www.threesixtyjournalism.org/node/add/contest-story |
May 16, 2008 |
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2008 Goldman Sachs Foundation Youth Prize for Excellence in International Education – for all high school students
5 winners will receive up to $10,000 as well as a free trip to New York City for recognition at Asia Society’s Gala Dinner. |
Select a problem or challenge that affects your local community as well as a community outside the US. CREATE an in-depth written, audio, video, or animated feature that compares and contrasts how these 2 communities have addressed the issue AND explain what lessons the different communities could learn from each other. http://Askasia.org/students/gsfprizes.html |
June 12, 2008 |
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Miss Minnesota Teen USA for Miss Teen USA pageant
Must be between 14-19 years old. www.futureproductions.net |
Registration for the pageant is officially open. Three categories: Personal interviews, swimsuit, evening gown. Must be: Single, never given birth to a child, US Citizen, at least a 6 month resident of Minnesota. |
Due: June 14, 2008
?s - # 952-440-4550 |
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship – Award is $1000.
For 11th and 12th graders + all college students through age 30
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm |
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below.
Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal problem? Why?
How has your education contributed to who you are today or how will it affect who you will become? In less than 1000 words, discuss this question. |
June 20, 2008 |
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The MAKA Minnesota Association for Korean Americans Scholarship
for High School Juniors
www.imaka.org |
Several $500-$2000 awards for MN students of Korean origin/heritage planning to go to college. For students with a 3.0 GPA or better who also have financial need. Also for students with an outstanding GPA, or special talents and a good GPA. Essay: “What has been the greatest obstacle you have had to face so far in your life and what did you learn from it?” |
Received by:
June 30, 2008 |
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Marine-Option Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
Scholarship – Go to www.nrotc.navy/mil and take the ACT or SAT and release score to Code 0656. Need ACT of 22 or higher. |
Full college tuition, books, and fees. Could up worth up to $150,000, depending on the college. Get $250 a month living allowance, which increases each year while in school. Become a Second Lieutenant upon graduation.
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Apply ASAP
Call Jason Quehl
612-725-3198 |
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US Senate Youth Program (USSYP)
Current Criteria: Must serve in an elected or selected capacity in any office of student gov., civic or educational org.
Contact Paul Hoffman at 651-634-2738 or email paul.hoffman@state.mn.us |
2 high school junior or senior students from Minnesota will be selected as delegates. Visit Washington, D.C. from March 7-March 14, 2009 for FREE and receive a $5,000 scholarship!!
Visit the Senate, House of Representatives, the Supreme Court and the Pentagon, as well as various Smithsonian museums. Hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the Department of State, Defense and other agencies. www.ussenateyouth.org |
October 2008 |
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Regional Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) 2008
JUNIORS only |
Financial awards and an ALL EXPENSES PAID week of master classes, auditions, and showcases! For dancers, musicians, actors, writers, visual artists! Call 1-800-970-ARTS or www.nfaa.artsawards.org/ |
June 1-Oct. 1, 2008 |
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Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
www.siemens-foundation.org www.collegeboard.com/siemens |
For grades 8-11. Research competition for individuals or groups of 2-3 people. Submit your science project and be eligible for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000! |
October 1, 2008
By 5:00pm EST |
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Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for Scholarship, Athletics, & Citizenship = National Scholarship
(web site link available starting July 1, 2008) |
Class of 2009 only, 3.0 GPA or higher, must participate in at least one of the 32 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Must excel in the classroom, on the field, and within your community. Nominate yourself at www.wendysheisman.com |
October 1, 2008
School official must review by Oct. 1. |
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Partner in Patriotism Scholarship Essay Contest
For current grades 8-12. partnership@americraftcookware.com |
For US Citizens only. 800-1000 word essay based on the patriotic theme: The Importance for Americans to buy products Made in America. 1st place prize in each region: $1,000. 2 National Winners: $5,000 each. |
November 1, 2008
Visit 1382 for app. |
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Scholarships at http://cappex.com/scholarships |
Where colleges apply to you! Tells you which colleges want you before you apply. Scholarships each month |
November 2008 |
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U.S. Service Academy –
Air Force, Naval, West Point, Marines |
Must apply, be nominated by your Congressman or Congresswoman, and then accepted. For more information, visit http://www.mccollum.house.gov/academy or call 651-224-9191 |
November 7, 2008
= applications due |
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Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholarship Program
Lexington, Virginia
http://admissions.wlu.edu/johnson_schoalrs |
44 students, or about 10% of the freshmen class, will attend this school FOR FREE! Room and Board, too!
Criteria: exceptional leadership potential, personal promise, and academic achievement, and essay.
200 students who apply to W&L and to the Johnson Scholarship will be interviewed on campus. |
December 15, 2008 |
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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Must be 15-18 years old at the START of the program |
Full Scholarship to Study Abroad in Germany. Live with a host family and attend school in Germany for one academic year. www.USAGermanyScholarship.org 3.0 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Lang. not nec |
Mid-December
2008
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Jobs, Volunteering, and Career Exploration Opportunities list at http://harding.spps.org |
Apply TODAY! |
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PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) Program
Learn all about it at:
http://www.6yearplan.spps.org/hsplanning.html
PSEO schools and deadlines are also at
http://harding.spps.org scroll down to PSEO info. |
Take college classes while in high school – FREE! For 10th graders in top 33% of class, or 11th graders in top 50% of class. See Amy S. for info. + Make appointment with guidance counselor
U of M PSEO - deadline for 10th and 11th graders = April 1. http://www.cce.umn.edu/ahs/prospective/
U of M-Morris GenEdWeb college courses ONLINE only. Summer(tuition is NOT free), Fall and Spring courses (tuition IS free). Classes: various social studies, writing, statistics, data analysis. Go to http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu/ for more info. |
April 1 –
July 15, 2008
Deadline dates |
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PACE - Preparing to Achieve College Education – free college
For SOPHOMORES only! 4 Harding participants last year!
www.century.edu/futurestudents/pace/default.aspx |
Century College – take college courses while taking a full load of high school classes. 24 total college credits - 2 in the summer, & 1 each trimester. Meets on Saturdays. Free! Visit 1382. ACCUPLACER test required à Offered at Harding at 2:15pm in computer lab 1324/1325 on May 20. J |
June 1 = priority
June 15 = final due date |
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Career Exploration |
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Pharmacy Careers – Learn through PSEO classes online |
FREE Orientation to Pharmacy class, Phar 1001, through PSEO. ?s- #612-624-9490 http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/hcc/hcccareer/intro/home.html Online, 1 credit course.
Visit www.pharmacy.umn.edu for more info about their Pharmacy School |
Online class
Career exploration |
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Health Care Careers – Learn through PSEO classes online |
FREE Orientation to the Health Sciences class, through PSEO 1 credit course, in-class & out-of-class time. Visit http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/hcc/hcccareer/intro/home.html AHS1101 |
Online class
Career Exploration |
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CAREER INTEREST INVENTORIES
Know yourself! Figure out good jobs/careers for you!
www.6yearplan.spps.org/careerinfo.html |
At MCIS home page, www.mncis.intocareers.org , lower left corner = IDEAS, SKILLS, O*NET Interest Profiler, O*NET Work Importance Locator. Then Click “Assessment Link” to understand your results and get ideas. www.bridges.com Go to Work – Quick Quiz, Go to Learn – Find Interesting Majors with a Checklist. www.iseek.org under Explore Careers àwww.iseek.org/sv/10210.jsp , www.mncareers.org |
www.bls.gov/oco/
Dept. of Labor
Jobs and Salary Information! |
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St. Paul Connections – $1 Careers classes |
Registration is due soon! Give to Amy S in 1382 and it will be mailed for you. |
May 16, 2008 |
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COLLEGE VISIT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Amtrak Campus Visit Discounts 11th/12th graders
Buy One Fare, Get One Free
Hotel deals, too! |
Amtrak train ticket deal for Junior/Senior students and their parent or guardian to make campus visits - discount is available throughout the country by filling out a short form online, or calling 781-431-7755. Visit this web site à www.campusvisit.com/amtrak. |
Blackout dates /
Restricted travel
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College Visits, Inc. |
2008 USA College Tour Schedule is at www.college-visits.com Trips from June 15 – August 8. Visit schools in WA/Oregon, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic/Southeast, Ohio, Southeast, Canada and California. |
$985 - $2185 each |
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COLLEGE TOURS FOR HARDING STUDENTS |
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Fall Tour with Progressive Baptist Education Ministry |
Email clark_parkridge@msn.com for more details or see Mr. Bush.
Georgia: Clark Atlanta University, Spelman (women only), Morehouse (men only), Tenessee: Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University, Florida: Florida A&M University |
Fall, 2008 |
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Minnesota State University, Moorhead – Free transportation |
FREE Visit! Just call our regional rep, Ann Hanson, at 952-226-1055 or email at hansonah@mnstate.edu |
May 12, 2008 |
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Minnesota Private College Tour Week –
Visit Augsburg, Bethany Lutheran, Carleton, Concordia Univ. – St. Paul, Concordia College, Moorhead, St. John’s/St. Ben’s, St. Kate’s, Gustavus, St, Scholastica, Gustavus, Hamline, Macalester, Mpls. College of Art and Design, St. Mary’s, St. Olaf, St. Thomas. |
FREE introduction to most of Minnesota’s Private Colleges. For Sophomores and Juniors. Campus tours and info. sessions offered twice daily, from 9:30am-11:45am and 2pm-4:15pm at 17 campuses.
Get FREE application fee waivers for attending!
www.mnprivatecolleges.org/events/mpcw, 1-800-PRI-COLL, colleges@mnprivatecolleges.org
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June 23-27, 2008 |
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COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS |
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Inver Hills Community College
20 min. south of Harding H.S.
http://www.inverhills.edu/GettingStarted/VisitUs.aspx
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Nursing (R.N) info meetings: at 5pm, July 10
General info sessions offered at the College Center:
1pm on May 14, June 11, June 25
6pm on June 5, June 19, July 10, etc. |
Open Houses
at Inver Hills
Community College
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Rasmussen College – EZ Enrollment Dates at these locations:
Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Elmo/Woodbury |
Campus tour, application, financial aid, placement testing, program selection and class scheduling.
Ask about their extended deadline on the GPA Scholarship – up to $8000. www.rasmussen.edu |
May 14 from 3-7pm
May 17 9-3:30pm |
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Hmong Students Organization of
Dunwoody College of Technology Info. Night |
You, your family and friends are invited to Dunwoody. Meet staff, students, tour the school and take a personal career assessment. Visit www.dunwoody.edu or call 612-374-5800. |
Saturday, May 17
From 11am-2pm
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COLLEGE FAIRS |
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EMID College Access Fair – meet with college reps, learn about college admissions and how to pay for college |
At Harambee Elementary School, 30 E. Cty Rd. B, Maplewood, MN. For more info, call Betty at
651-379-2714 or betty.dueber@emid6067.net Lunch provided. |
Saturday, May 17 from 10am-1pm. |
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Exploring College Options – Student/Parent Info. Session for:
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford |
Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America, 3800 American Blvd. East, Bloomington, MN
(952) 854-2100. RSVP not required. For Juniors and Seniors. |
Sunday, May 18
at 7:30pm |
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CCTL (Colleges That Change Lives) Program/College Fair |
At the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, 1313 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403. This FREE event features a 30 minute program followed by a College Fair by the 38 colleges. Visit www.ctcl.com |
Saturday, September 6, 2008 |
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CAREER TRAINING |
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