University High School Bulletin for Friday, December 19, 2008
New Bulletin Items
UHS Office Hours
The UHS Office will be closed for the Winter Break.
We will reopen on January 5, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Junior Conferences Mrs. Bird and Ms. Patterson will be meeting with all juniors after winter break to discuss the results of their career inventories and to make sure that they are on track to apply to the colleges of their choice next year.
Information Day for Incoming Students
UHS is holding 2 information days in January for students interested in attending UHS in the Fall of 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
10-11:30
McLane Hall Room 121
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
4-5:30
McLane Hall Room 121
Relaxed parking in Lots C and D
January Phoenix Alliance Meeting--Date Change
Please note date change!
Phoenix Alliance Meeting
Thursday, January 22
7:00 PM
UHS~Room 18
Lot D~relaxed parking
Student Recognition
PSAT Results PSAT results were distributed to freshmen and sophomores last week. All juniors will receive their PSAT results by Wednesday, December 17th!
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Ski / Snowboard Session Form Due
Students need to turn in the "UHS Emergency Preparedness and Safety Training" permission form. The CERT coordinators need this form completed in order to provide their curriculum to us on each of the two Wednesdays of the course.
Parents or students with questions should email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu.
Sierra Summit Ski / Board Winter Course
I hope all are excited about eight days on the slopes!
The Schedule:
6:30: Arrive and take attendance
6:40: Bus arrives and load bus in Lot D
6:50: Bus leaves. We do not wait for late-comers
9:00: Arrive at Sierra Summit
9:30-2:30: Lessons, Lunch, free slope time
2:30: Load bus
3:00: Bus leaves Sierra Summit
5:00: Arrive at Lot D
Don't forget your gloves, perhaps goggles, water, snacks, and change of clothes. (Remember, no denim or sweatpants.) I recommend wearing what you plan on skiing / snowboarding in. Change at the end of the day. You can bring a backpack but please do not brings things you would hate to lose. There will be elementary, middle school, and home school groups up there also sharing the Mainstream Lodge.
We are on the slopes regardless of weather. Please dress appropriately.
Student Activities
Semester Grades
A transcript report will be sent home the 3rd week of January that has all fall semester grades including Fresno State Classes and Winter Session grades. To save on mailings we ask that students and parents look on powerschool to determine fall semester grades. Fall semester grades will be complete by the afternoon of Dec. 23rd for UHS classes. Some professors post their grades on blackboard prior to them being available in January.
College Info
Get a taste of Mills. Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
Octber 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
Fresno City College Placement Test Did you miss the Fresno City College Placement Test on Wednesday? We will be hosting another placement test on Wednesday, February 18th from 3:00-5:30pm (room TBA). Remember, in order to attend Fresno City College this summer or next school year you have to take the placement test. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
Scholarship Info
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship! To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
1.) Be graduating from high school and planning to attend a four year university or college, or a community college in the fall of 2009.
2.) Have a parent or legl guardian who was employed by a winegrape grower during the 2008 or 2009 season.
Applications and additional information can be found at www.cawg.org/cwggf/. The deadline for the application is April 3, 2008.
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund! Qualifications:
1. US Citizen or permanent resident
2. GPA 2.5 or higher
3. High School Senior who will be enrolled at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during the 2009-2010 school year.
4. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular, or other activities.
Application packets are available in Mrs. Patterson's office, RM 12.
Due: March 31, 2009.
Scholarship for Students with Financial Needs! KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for oustanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for KFC Colonel's Scholar Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
To qualify, graduating high school seniors must:
~Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
~Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
~Plan to prsue a bachelor's degree
~Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
~Demonstrate financial need
The online scholarship application will be available from Dec 1, 2008 to February 10, 2009, at www.kfcscholars.org. For questions, visit the website or call toll free 1-866-KFC-7240.
Miss Teenage California 2009 Competition!
$75,000 in college scholarships and prizes to be awarded! To be elegible to participate, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be 13-19 years of age.
No experience neccessary (and no swimsuit or talent competiton!)
Competition categories include:
Achievements and Activities (school or community)
Personality
Poise and Presence in Formal Attire
Nomination forms must be in by December 19, 2008. Please see Ms. Patterson if you would like to participate.
For more information, go to: www.missteenageca.com
American Planning Association Essay Contest The American Planning Association is pleased to announce our thid annual High School Essay Contest. Two first-place winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university of his or her choice and will also be invited to attend one of APA's National Planning Conferences during the years that he or she is enrolled in an undergraduate college or university. The contest is open to students who are juniors or seniors during the 2008-09 academic year.
For more information, please visit www.planning.org/essay/
Alzheimers Foundation of America Essay Contest Scholarship Share your story...and you could win a $5,000 scholarship for college.
Write an essay about how Alzheimer's disease has changed or impacted your life and what you have learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer's disease.
For scholarship details and an application visit www.afateens.org
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program! An opportunity for students who are interested in the Biomedical Sciences to participate in basic and clinical research in such fields as surgery reconstruction, radiology, basic bench science, and epidemiology. Participants will recieve a stipend at the end of their internships.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 6th by 5pm. No exceptions!
Applications and additional information are available at: http://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/sbi/index.html
University High School Bulletin for Thursday, December 18, 2008
New Bulletin Items
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVDS ARE HERE!
PRE-PAID MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD'S may be picked up by students before or after school.
Parents may pick-up their PRE-PAID DVD'S anytime during UHS Office hours:
Thursday 7:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
The UHS Office will be reopen on January 5, 2009 @ 7:30 AM.
Finals Schedule
Each final is scheduled for 90 minutes. AP classes may schedule longer finals by meeting earlier or running later, check with your teacher. The afternoons are available for makeup finals. Students are released for the day at 12:00. If a college final conflicts with the finals schedule, please arrange an afternoon makeup with your teacher in advance.
Tuesday 12-16
8:30 Per. 1
10:30 Per. 2
Wednesday 12-17
8:30 Per. 3
10:30 Per. 4
Thursday 12-18
8:30 Per. 6
10:30 Per. 7
Junior Conferences Mrs. Bird and Ms. Patterson will be meeting with all juniors after winter break to discuss the results of their career inventories and to make sure that they are on track to apply to the colleges of their choice next year.
Seniors! Geology Books Due Thursday!
Reminder from Mrs. Royce:
Please turn in your Geology Books to the UHS office before 12:00 on Thursday, December 18th.
Don't forget!
Information Day for Incoming Students
UHS is holding 2 information days in January for students interested in attending UHS in the Fall of 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
10-11:30
McLane Hall Room 121
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
4-5:30
McLane Hall Room 121
Relaxed parking in Lots C and D
Win tickets to the San Francisco 49ers game!
UHS RAFFLE! Great Seats! Perfect Christmas gift for the sports fan!
2 lower box tickets were generously donated to UHS for the
December 28th "San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Redskins game"
Raffle tickets will be sold before school, at lunch and after school until 4:15
Ticket prices:
$1.00 each
10 tickets for $5.00
50 tickets for $20.00
Drawing will be held the morning of December 18th
Seating chart available to view in the UHS Office!
All proceeds will benefit University High School
Student Recognition
PSAT Results PSAT results were distributed to freshmen and sophomores last week. All juniors will receive their PSAT results by Wednesday, December 17th!
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Ski / Snowboard Session Form Due
Students need to turn in the "UHS Emergency Preparedness and Safety Training" permission form before Friday. The CERT coordinators need this form completed in order to provide their curriculum to us on each of the two Wednesdays of the course.
Parents or students with questions should email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu.
Student Activities
Semester Grades
A transcript report will be sent home the 3rd week of January that has all fall semester grades including Fresno State Classes and Winter Session grades. To save on mailings we ask that students and parents look on powerschool to determine fall semester grades. Fall semester grades will be complete by the afternoon of Dec. 23rd for UHS classes. Some professors post their grades on blackboard prior to them being available in January.
College Info
Get a taste of Mills. Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
Octber 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
Fresno City College Placement Test Did you miss the Fresno City College Placement Test on Wednesday? We will be hosting another placement test on Wednesday, February 18th from 3:00-5:30pm (room TBA). Remember, in order to attend Fresno City College this summer or next school year you have to take the placement test. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
Scholarship Info
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship! To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
1.) Be graduating from high school and planning to attend a four year university or college, or a community college in the fall of 2009.
2.) Have a parent or legl guardian who was employed by a winegrape grower during the 2008 or 2009 season.
Applications and additional information can be found at www.cawg.org/cwggf/. The deadline for the application is April 3, 2008.
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund! Qualifications:
1. US Citizen or permanent resident
2. GPA 2.5 or higher
3. High School Senior who will be enrolled at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during the 2009-2010 school year.
4. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular, or other activities.
Application packets are available in Mrs. Patterson's office, RM 12.
Due: March 31, 2009.
Scholarship for Students with Financial Needs! KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for oustanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for KFC Colonel's Scholar Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
To qualify, graduating high school seniors must:
~Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
~Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
~Plan to prsue a bachelor's degree
~Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
~Demonstrate financial need
The online scholarship application will be available from Dec 1, 2008 to February 10, 2009, at www.kfcscholars.org. For questions, visit the website or call toll free 1-866-KFC-7240.
Miss Teenage California 2009 Competition!
$75,000 in college scholarships and prizes to be awarded! To be elegible to participate, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be 13-19 years of age.
No experience neccessary (and no swimsuit or talent competiton!)
Competition categories include:
Achievements and Activities (school or community)
Personality
Poise and Presence in Formal Attire
Nomination forms must be in by December 19, 2008. Please see Ms. Patterson if you would like to participate.
For more information, go to: www.missteenageca.com
American Planning Association Essay Contest The American Planning Association is pleased to announce our thid annual High School Essay Contest. Two first-place winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university of his or her choice and will also be invited to attend one of APA's National Planning Conferences during the years that he or she is enrolled in an undergraduate college or university. The contest is open to students who are juniors or seniors during the 2008-09 academic year.
For more information, please visit www.planning.org/essay/
Alzheimers Foundation of America Essay Contest Scholarship Share your story...and you could win a $5,000 scholarship for college.
Write an essay about how Alzheimer's disease has changed or impacted your life and what you have learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer's disease.
For scholarship details and an application visit www.afateens.org
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program! An opportunity for students who are interested in the Biomedical Sciences to participate in basic and clinical research in such fields as surgery reconstruction, radiology, basic bench science, and epidemiology. Participants will recieve a stipend at the end of their internships.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 6th by 5pm. No exceptions!
Applications and additional information are available at: http://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/sbi/index.html
University High School Bulletin for Wednesday, December 17, 2008
New Bulletin Items
MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVDS ARE HERE!
PRE-PAID MAGIC OF THE ARTS DVD'S may be picked up by students before or after school.
Parents may pick-up their PRE-PAID DVD'S anytime during UHS Office hours:
Tuesday until 4:30 P.M.
Wednesday 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Thursday 7:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Finals Schedule
Each final is scheduled for 90 minutes. AP classes may schedule longer finals by meeting earlier or running later, check with your teacher. The afternoons are available for makeup finals. Students are released for the day at 12:00. If a college final conflicts with the finals schedule, please arrange an afternoon makeup with your teacher in advance.
Tuesday 12-16
8:30 Per. 1
10:30 Per. 2
Wednesday 12-17
8:30 Per. 3
10:30 Per. 4
Thursday 12-18
8:30 Per. 6
10:30 Per. 7
Junior Conferences Mrs. Bird and Ms. Patterson will be meeting with all juniors after winter break to discuss the results of their career inventories and to make sure that they are on track to apply to the colleges of their choice next year.
Seniors! Geology Books Due Thursday!
Reminder from Mrs. Royce:
Please turn in your Geology Books to the UHS office before 12:00 on Thursday, December 18th.
Don't forget!
Information Day for Incoming Students
UHS is holding 2 information days in January for students interested in attending UHS in the Fall of 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
10-11:30
McLane Hall Room 121
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
4-5:30
McLane Hall Room 121
Relaxed parking in Lots C and D
Win tickets to the San Francisco 49ers game!
UHS RAFFLE! Great Seats! Perfect Christmas gift for the sports fan!
2 lower box tickets were generously donated to UHS for the
December 28th "San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Redskins game"
Raffle tickets will be sold before school, at lunch and after school until 4:15
Ticket prices:
$1.00 each
10 tickets for $5.00
50 tickets for $20.00
Drawing will be held the morning of December 18th
Seating chart available to view in the UHS Office!
All proceeds will benefit University High School
Student Recognition
Soccer Elective Fee Due Now!
Anyone that got their elective sheet signed by Mr. Benslay is in the Soccer Elective. We need your Class Fee before Wednesday. The fee is $40, Checks should be made out to UHS with your name in the memo line. If you aren't sure or have questions see Mr. Benslay.
PSAT Results PSAT results were distributed to freshmen and sophomores last week. All juniors will receive their PSAT results by Wednesday, December 17th!
General Announcements
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster Contest
Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens.
Criteria: California teen between 14 to 18 years old
Poster may be up to 17" x 22" and in any language(s). It may also be in any media (pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.).
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place $400 Second place $300 Third place $200
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Criteria: California teen between 14 and 18 years old
Create a 30 second video! Use your creative talents...dancing, acting, script writing, directing , or even singing to promote job safety for youth in the workplace.
The winning clip will be distributed around California, including theaters and TV!
Contact information: www.youngworkers.org or (510) 643-8902.
Prizes: First place: $400 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Deadline: February 17, 2009
Ski / Snowboard Session Form Due
Students need to turn in the "UHS Emergency Preparedness and Safety Training" permission form before Friday. The CERT coordinators need this form completed in order to provide their curriculum to us on each of the two Wednesdays of the course.
Parents or students with questions should email me at mroberts@csufresno.edu.
Student Activities
Semester Grades
A transcript report will be sent home the 3rd week of January that has all fall semester grades including Fresno State Classes and Winter Session grades. To save on mailings we ask that students and parents look on powerschool to determine fall semester grades. Fall semester grades will be complete by the afternoon of Dec. 23rd for UHS classes. Some professors post their grades on blackboard prior to them being available in January.
Community Opportunities (61-70)
College Info
Get a taste of Mills. Come for a visit--Enjoy the California sun, tour the campus, check out a class, talk with students, meet cool professors, hear from Mills women, ask questions, be surprised.
Discover Mills
Octber 27, 2008
8:30am-3:30pm
Fall Visit Day
November 8, 2008
8:30am-1:30pm
Scholars in Action
Overnight Program for Applicants
February 8-9, 2009
Nursing Information Session
November 19, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
February 19, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Register at www.mills.edu or by telephone 800.87.MILLS
Discover Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is offering students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense college setting for six weeks in the summer.
The Advanced Placement/Early Action (AP/EA) program allows you to choose two courses two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit.
If you are interested Architectute, Art, Design, Drama, or Music and yoo want to test your skills at the college level, then our focused, college prep may be just the fit for you.
To find out more about our summer pre-college programs visit: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/precollege
Note: Students must be 16 and have completed 10th grade to reside in university housing.
University of the Pacific's Conervatory of Music: 2009 Admission and Scholarship Audition dates:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Schedule an audition at: www.pacific.edu/conservatory or call 209.946.2418
Fresno City College Placement Test Did you miss the Fresno City College Placement Test on Wednesday? We will be hosting another placement test on Wednesday, February 18th from 3:00-5:30pm (room TBA). Remember, in order to attend Fresno City College this summer or next school year you have to take the placement test. See Mrs. Bird or Mrs. Patterson for more details.
Scholarship Info
Burger King Scholars Program
Thousands of scholarships available to all high school senior.
Criteria for eligibility:
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
Must be actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in accreditted 2-4 year college or university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars. The access key is "bks". Application process begins September 15, 2008.
California Association of Collectors 2008 Scholarships! The California Association of Collectors is thrilled to announce a scholarship for all California high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school: $2,500 (First Prize), $2,000 (Second Prize), and $1,500 (Third Prize).
The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years".
For more information or to access the scholarship application, visit: www.cacesf.org. All entries must be postmarked by February 2, 2009.
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship! To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
1.) Be graduating from high school and planning to attend a four year university or college, or a community college in the fall of 2009.
2.) Have a parent or legl guardian who was employed by a winegrape grower during the 2008 or 2009 season.
Applications and additional information can be found at www.cawg.org/cwggf/. The deadline for the application is April 3, 2008.
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund! Qualifications:
1. US Citizen or permanent resident
2. GPA 2.5 or higher
3. High School Senior who will be enrolled at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during the 2009-2010 school year.
4. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular, or other activities.
Application packets are available in Mrs. Patterson's office, RM 12.
Due: March 31, 2009.
Scholarship for Students with Financial Needs! KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for oustanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for KFC Colonel's Scholar Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
To qualify, graduating high school seniors must:
~Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
~Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
~Plan to prsue a bachelor's degree
~Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
~Demonstrate financial need
The online scholarship application will be available from Dec 1, 2008 to February 10, 2009, at www.kfcscholars.org. For questions, visit the website or call toll free 1-866-KFC-7240.
Miss Teenage California 2009 Competition!
$75,000 in college scholarships and prizes to be awarded! To be elegible to participate, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be 13-19 years of age.
No experience neccessary (and no swimsuit or talent competiton!)
Competition categories include:
Achievements and Activities (school or community)
Personality
Poise and Presence in Formal Attire
Nomination forms must be in by December 19, 2008. Please see Ms. Patterson if you would like to participate.
For more information, go to: www.missteenageca.com
American Planning Association Essay Contest The American Planning Association is pleased to announce our thid annual High School Essay Contest. Two first-place winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university of his or her choice and will also be invited to attend one of APA's National Planning Conferences during the years that he or she is enrolled in an undergraduate college or university. The contest is open to students who are juniors or seniors during the 2008-09 academic year.
For more information, please visit www.planning.org/essay/
Alzheimers Foundation of America Essay Contest Scholarship Share your story...and you could win a $5,000 scholarship for college.
Write an essay about how Alzheimer's disease has changed or impacted your life and what you have learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer's disease.
For scholarship details and an application visit www.afateens.org
Summer Biomedical Research Internship Program! An opportunity for students who are interested in the Biomedical Sciences to participate in basic and clinical research in such fields as surgery reconstruction, radiology, basic bench science, and epidemiology. Participants will recieve a stipend at the end of their internships.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 6th by 5pm. No exceptions!
Applications and additional information are available at: http://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/sbi/index.html
University High School Bulletin for Tuesday, December 16, 2008
