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COLLEGE BULLETIN
October 10, 2014
Updated EVERY FRIDAY (online)
Cascia Hall presents
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
With Vicki Hendrickson, Director of Financial Aid, The University of Tulsa
Thursday, November 6th 6:30-8:00 PM
Cascia Hall PAC
She will discuss and explain the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid) Process, the CSS Profile, Various kinds of Financial Aid, and Timelines.
All Upper School parents are invited to this informative workshop.
UPCOMING COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS
COLLEGE VISITS AT CASCIA HALL
Sign up for college visits on www.connection.naviance.com/chps
*For Individual appointments, sign up for a 20 min time slot in the College Office.
College
Date
Time
University of Southern California
University of Oklahoma
*University of Tulsa- Individual Appointments
*University of Tulsa- Individual Appointments
Newman University
Saint Louis University
OU Honors College
*Oklahoma State University- Individual Appointments
University of Arkansas
Washington and Lee University
*University of Oklahoma - Individual Appointments
*University of Tulsa - Individual Appointments
Mon October 20, 2014
Tues October 21, 2014
Wed October 22, 2014
Thu October 23, 2014
Mon October 27, 2014
Mon October 27, 2014
Wed October 29, 2014
Thu October 30, 2014
Tue November 11, 2014
Thu November 13, 2014
Mon November 17, 2014
Wed November 19, 2014
12:40 PM
12:50 PM
8:40 - 3:00
8:40 - 3:00
9:50 AM
12:40 PM
12:40 PM
8:40 - 2:00
12:50 PM
9:50 AM
8:40 - 3:00
8:40 - 3:00
TCU wants to get to know YOU
and address any questions that you may have about TCU or the application.
Interviews will be offered on:
Saturday, October 25th
9:00am-12 noon; 1:00pm-4:30pm (every thirty minutes)
Starbucks at 3535 S. Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105
Sunday, October 26th
9:00am-12 noon; 1:00pm-3:30pm (every thirty minutes)
Starbucks at 3301 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Students may inquire by email at [email protected] to schedule a time that is convenient.
RiverHawk
Rally
Saturday
November
15th
Register:
www.nsu
.edu/river
hawkrally
Interested in attending Boston University
with a FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP?
Must have exceptional leadership and
outstanding academic ability.
In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are
intellectually and creatively adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints,
experiences or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not
In addition to exceptional academic credentials,
just top students, but extraordinary people.
Trustee Scholars are intellectually and creatively
adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints,
experiences or achievements beyond the usual.
They are, in other words, not just top students, but
extraordinary people.
See Mrs. Oliver about a nomination.
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee
 Friday, October 31, 2014
 Friday, December 5, 2014
 Wednesday, January 28, 2015
www.OCU.edu/em/events
405-974-2610
INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS at Cascia Hall
Sign up for these in the College Office.
October 22nd & 23rd
October 30th
November 17th
www.mssu.edu/offices/admissions/campus-tours
Registration is now open!
College of Engineering Open House
October, 31 2014
The College of Engineering is excited to invite Cascia Hall High School to participate
in our annual Open House! Since 1912, the students of the University of Oklahoma
have had the pleasure of extending an invitation to area high school students to
participate in the Engineering Open House, the oldest and most successful event on
the University of Oklahoma campus. High school students from across the state
come to Norman each year to sample what the OU Engineering programs have to
offer. Academic testing and engineering design competitions are the highlights of
this event. These competitions are designed to allow students to display their
knowledge of math, science, and logic areas. The annual Engineering Open House
allows tomorrow’s engineers and scientists to get started today.
Registration is now open at http://www.ou.edu/content/coe/K-12/hsoh.html
Space is limited on exams so be sure to register early!
TESTING INFORMATION
SENIORS: TO DO LIST
1. TURN IN admission/scholarship applications,
resume, essays, & supplements for Mrs. Oliver
to review THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO DUE DATE.
2. REQUEST transcripts and teacher
recommendations on Naviance. Complete paper
SAT and ACT testing agencies encourage
all students to use the online option to register.
An uploaded photo will be required at registration
and must be shown the day of the test as well.
Transcript Request in College Office.
3. ADD COLLEGES to Naviance & Common
www.CommonApp.org (Select on
using Common App to apply.)
App list.
Naviance if you are
4. ATTEND College Visits at Cascia! Sign up
online: connection.naviance.com/chps
5. SUBMIT your test scores to colleges from the
testing agencies. www.ACT.org or
www.collegeboard.org and www.actstudent.org.
Brochures explaining the SAT and ACT registration
process are available in the College Office.
Use the Cascia Hall school code is 373-595
www.collegeboard.org
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DEADLINES
Early Action &
Early Decision: Oct 15 – Dec 1
Regular Decision: Dec 1 - Mar 1
Rolling: May 1
Applications, Essays, Resume, & Supplements
MUST be turned in for Mrs. Oliver’s review 3
weeks prior to the college deadline. Seniors
are not allowed to submit before materials
have been approved.
Helpful Links:
Common App: www.commonapp.org
Naviance: connection.naviance.com/chps
ACT: www.ACTstudent.org
SAT: www.collegeboard.org
NCAA: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
Oklahoma’s Promise: www.okhighered.org/okpromise/
Official test scores must be sent to colleges
directly from testing agency!
Registration
Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
December 13, 2014
November 7, 2014
November 8–21, 2014
February 7, 2015*
January 9, 2015
January 10–16, 2015
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 14–27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9–22, 2015
ACT
Test Date
SAT
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
November 8, 2014
December 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
October 9, 2014
November 6, 2014
December 29, 2014
February 27, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
www.ACTstudent.org
(Late Fee Required)
www.collegeboard.org
October 28, 2014
November 24, 2014
January 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
April 21, 2015
May 27, 2015
TEST PREP & TUTORING OPTIONS
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CTR
Brian Younger
7116 S. Mingo Rd. Suite 105
Tulsa, OK 74133
918-250-2565
[email protected]
www.huntingtonlearning.com
NSU Test Prep
NSU Continuing Education
918-444-4610
[email protected]
SUJATA SINGHAL
310‐663‐6885
[email protected]
Resume available in College Office
NSU Test Prep
NSU Continuing Education
918-444-4610
[email protected]
On November 15, 2014, there will be a free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test and
ACT Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between
the SAT or ACT. The practice test will be held at Tulsa Community College,
10300 E. 81st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74133, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please visit
kaptest.com/which test or call 1-800-KAP-TEST to sign up today.
Camp Details
Tuesday Testing Strategies
Prep, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $35
Wednesday English/Reading
Prep, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $35
Thursday Math/Science Prep,
5:30pm - 7:30pm, $35
Take all 3 nights for a discount
- $85
*Saturday All Subjects, 9 am 1 pm, $85
Camp fee includes workbook
All camps will be held at the
following locations:
Northeastern State University
• Tahlequah Campus in
University Center, Room 222
• Broken Arrow Campus in
the Liberal Arts Building,
Room 112
• Muskogee Campus in the
Administration Building,
Room 203
For more information, contact:
NSU Continuing Education
(918) 444-4610
[email protected]
Oklahoma JCI Senate Club
The Oklahoma Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Club joins the United
States JCI organization in presenting scholarships to selected high school seniors.
Below you will find a link to the application forms and information. These
scholarships will be presented in the spring of 2015.
The application should be completed in its entirety and postmarked on or before
January 9, 2015. Each application will be screened based on appearance,
neatness, content, scholastic abilities, extracurricular activities, financial need, and
correctly following the directions.
The top two (2) applications from Oklahoma will be submitted for national judging.
If you have questions regarding the Oklahoma Junior Chamber (Jaycees), the
Oklahoma JCI Senate Club, or the scholarship program, contact Barbara Nickles
at [email protected].
Please visit the website and complete the form to receive future communications
electronically. Effective with the 2016 scholarship year, the only notification will
be by electronic means.
Barbara Nickles
Oklahoma JCI Senate
Scholarship Committee Chair
1 Chuck Drive
Ponca City, OK 74604-5957
Instructions to retrieve scholarship application:
Go to the website: http://www.jayceefoundationofok.org/applications.htm
Or to: www.usjcisenate.org, and find the scholarship section for Oklahoma.
Print out the documents, instructions and application. The application may also be
filled in and printed directly from the electronic form. The current application on
either website is the ONLY application which will be accepted for judging.
The HYSP Application Deadline is November 15, 2014
The deadline for The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program
application is just around the corner. Click here to learn
more about the nomination process.
HYSP Selection Criteria:
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Distinguished Academic Accomplishment
Exemplary Moral Character
Demonstrated Leadership Ability
Sincere Commitment to Service
Program benefits include $25,000 per year toward the cost of tuition, four
funded Summer Enrichment Experiences, a community of scholars with
special events and activities throughout the academic year, and guidance and
support from dedicated Program staff and faculty mentors.
Please call our office at 574.631.1111 or email [email protected] with any questions!
University of Notre Dame
The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program
[email protected]
574.631.1111
Where Will You Spend Summer 2015?
Applications for Notre Dame Pre-College Programs
GO LIVE on October 1, 2014!
2015 Summer Scholars Program Date: June 27 – July 11, 2015
Summer Scholars is a two-week program for talented rising high school juniors and seniors
who are interested in experiencing a taste of college life. Summer Scholars introduces
students to college-level academics in fields ranging from the liberal arts to the sciences and
business. Summer Scholars courses are rigorous and small in size, and the campus
experience serves as an excellent introduction to the life of a college student.
For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline: January 30, 2015.
2015 Leadership Seminars Program Date: July 18 – July 29, 2015
Leadership Seminars is a 10-day, all expenses paid program for advanced students who
wish to hone their critical thinking and expressive skills in the company of dynamic peers.
Students will engage in lively discussions on issues of global concern under the tutelage of
Notre Dame faculty. The three seminars offered are American Arts, Popular Culture and
Social Change; Global Issues: Towards a Just Peace; and Science, Ethics and
Responsibility.
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 23, 2015
2015 Study Abroad - Rome, Italy (New for 2015!) Program Date: June 7 – June
20, 2015.
This 12-day program will immerse students in the history and culture of the Eternal City,
with a focus on the built environment. Scholars representing a range of fields, from art
history to anthropology, will be on hand to guide students in their exploration of this
fascinating city. The new Notre Dame Center in Rome will serve as the home for lectures
and discussions, while the city itself, with its monuments, museums and historic
neighborhoods will serve as the course’s true classroom.
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 16, 2015.
Applications available on October 1st at precollege.nd.edu
The U.S. Department of State Announces
Scholarships for American High School
Students to Study Abroad
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships
to study one of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean,
Persian (Tajiki), Russian and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants
in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark
a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. The application deadline for summer 2015
and academic year 2015-2016 programs is October 30, 2014. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for
more information.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers merit-based
scholarships to spend an academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina,
Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Oman, Philippines, South
Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, and Turkey. This program increases understanding between people in
the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Students live
with host families, attend local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone
project. Applications for academic year 2015-16 programs are due January 7, 2015. Visit
www.yes-abroad.org for more information.
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships to
spend an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate
German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host
families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more
information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your
state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/.
For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov or watch this video about
U.S. high school student exchanges. To receive printed brochures and/or posters about our
study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to [email protected].
For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider
hosting a Department of State- sponsored exchange student.
Learn more at
http://hosting.state.gov
SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
We know how important it is to stay on track with what's current in financial aid and college
prep. This page is a simple and quick way to find some exciting scholarship opportunities..
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Home/Educators/Scholarship_Corner.aspx
OCTOBER Deadlines
Joe Foss Institute - Fall 2014 Video Scholarship Contest
Deadline: October 19, 2014
The Joe Foss Institute is pleased to announce a $5,000 video scholarship contest, with $2,500 and $1,000 awards for the
runners up.
Applicants must: Use the theme- Keepers of the Constitution: Service and Freedom. Your entry should create a video, no
more than three minutes in length, that inspires viewers and remind them why our freedoms, our Constitution, and our Bill
of Rights are worth defending; the price for protecting our freedoms; and our responsibilities as engaged citizens. Create a
story. Interview a hero. Share how you, or someone you know, have been motivated to make a difference and serve your
community. Help others learn why our Founding Documents matter to all Americans and to you personally. As George
Washington has stated - "The Constitution... its only keepers, the people." Be creative! We want to be inspired, and we want
your video to inspire others.
Website: HTTP://2014CONTEST-FALL.JOEFOSSINSTITUTE.STRUTTA.COM/#BOX-DETAILS
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Deadline: October 24, 2014
Ayn Rand's novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and
college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money
every year. FIRST PRIZE: $10,000;
3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000; 5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000; 25 FINALISTS: $100; 50 SEMIFINALISTS: $50
Eligibility: Entrant must be a 12th Grader, College Undergraduate, or Graduate Student.
Applicants must: Select ONE of the following three topics: 1. In the novel, James Taggart's first words are "Don't bother me,
don't bother me, don't bother me." Why is this significant? How do his first words relate to his thoughts and actions
throughout the novel? 2. At Hank Rearden's wedding anniversary party, a guest says "Isn't it odd? When a politician or a
movie star retires, we read front page stories about it. But when a philosopher retires, people do not even notice it." To
which, Francisco D'Anconia replies, "They do, eventually." What does Francisco mean? How does his answer relate to the
theme of the novel? 3. Explain Ragnar Danneskjold's statement that Robin Hood is the one man he is out to destroy. What is
the deeper moral meaning of his claim?
Website: HTTP://ESSAYCONTEST.AYNRANDNOVELS.COM/ATLASSHRUGGED.ASPX?THEME=BLUE
Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 25, 2014
The Horatio Alger Oklahoma Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Oklahoma who
have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. 8,
$7,000 Scholarship Awarded funded through the generosity of the Horatio Alger Association.
Eligibility: Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Oklahoma; be progressing normally toward graduation in
spring/summer of 2015 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation. Exhibit
a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in
the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution).
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required). Be involved in co-curricular
and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Maintain a minimum grade
point average (GPA) of 2.0. Be a resident of the State of Oklahoma; and Be a United States citizen.
Website: HTTP://WWW.HORATIOALGER.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS
Coca-Coca Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2014
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarshipis an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors
each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant
impact on their schools and communities. With the 26th class in 2014, the Foundation has provided over 5,400 Coca-Cola
Scholars with more than $54 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this
$20,000 scholarship.
Website: HTTP://WWW.COCA-COLASCHOLARS.ORG/
NOVEMBER Deadlines
Wichita State University
Distinguished Scholarshp Inviational (DSI)
Deadline: November 1, 2014
This fall , WSU will be offering high school seniors the chance to compete in the Distinguished Scholarshi Iniational. As on eo
fthe premier scholarp competitions I nthe country, two $52,000 schoarhsips are awarded annually. To compete, studes must
be admitted to WSUa and submit a DSI applcaiton. A link to the application will be sent to eligivle students and is due by
11:59PM on Nov 1st.
Student Cam
Deadline: November 1, 2013 - January 14, 2014
Over $100,000 in cash awards. Students 6-12. 5-7 minute video. Visit website for details. "A Message to the U.S. Congress"
What's the most important issue the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?
Website: WWW.STUDENTCAM.ORG/
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadlines: November 1, 2014 & January 9, 2015
Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four
years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or
university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career
objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown
Scholars since the inception of the Program.
Eligibility: The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant
contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in
community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent
resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Website: HTTP://WWW.RONBROWN.ORG/APPLY/ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS.ASPX
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Deadline: November 4, 2014
If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip
to Washington, D.C., by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win
recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. These prestigious awards, sponsored by
Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, have honored tens of thousands of middle
level and high school students over the past 18 years solely for their volunteer work.
Eligibility: Any young person who: is in grades 5-12 as of November 4,is a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington,
D.C., has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application,
and Submit a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by
November 4.
Website: HTTP://SPIRIT.PRUDENTIAL.COM/VIEW/PAGE/SOC
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: November 15, 2014
The Purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each scholarship recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four year
college education and graduate debt free. The Hagan Scholarships are for high achieving and self-motivated students in
need of financial assistance in order to attend college. These students will graduate from a public high school located in an
eligible state and in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents. The Free Workshops and Schwab Investment Account are
integral parts of the Scholarship. The average value of a four year Hagan Scholarship is about $24,000.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of an Eligible State. Must have attended as a junior and senior an Eligible High School. Must
be a student in the 2015 high school graduating class. Must have achieved a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. Must have
scored 23 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score); or, must have scored 1110 on the SAT (Reading and Math). Must enroll in
a four year college the first semester after high school. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to start of college.
Must complete the FAFSA in 2014 using 2013 Tax Return Information. Must provide a complete copy of the FAFSA Student
Aid Report (5 or 6 pages.)FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must be less than $7,500. Must apply for eligible Federal
and State grants. Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Website: HTTP://HAGANSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG/INDEX.PHP
Joe Foss Institute - "Adopt a Veteran" Essay Contest
Deadline: November 16, 2014
Celebrate the life of our Veterans by getting to know one of our service men and women. Focus your essay on your
experience. This contest is open to U.S. citizens of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United Sates or
in an American military school out of country. Eligible contestants must be high school (9th-12th) students in public, private,
alternative, parochial school, or a home study program. Previous first place JFI scholarship recipients are not eligible. Recent
high-school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the "deadline" of the current contest falls within 12 months after
graduation. The three winners will receive $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 scholarships to the accredited U.S. college or
university of their choices. The winners will be notified and their names posted our website
(HTTP://WWW.JOEFOSSINSTITUTE.ORG/) by mid-February, 2015.
Website: HTTP://WWW.JOEFOSSINSTITUTE.ORG/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2012/05/GUIDELINES-VET-14-1.PDF
Women in Aviation Scholarships
Deadline: November 17, 2014
Scholarship awards are a major benefit of membership in Women in Aviation, International. In the past 25 years WAI has
disbursed millions of dollars to its members to help them get ahead and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers
they have always dreamed about. There is an award for nearly everyone here, from the college student to the woman or
man returning to the workforce, from managers and dispatchers to pilots, engineers, technicians and mechanics.
Applicants must: be a member of Women in Aviation, International by November 1, 2014, and may apply for no more than
two scholarships.
Website: HTTP://WAI.ORG/EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIPS.CFM
December Deadlines
Boston University: THE TRUSTEE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Deadline: December 1, 2014
Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program. Many of our
current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school and typically ranked in the top 5–10% of their class.
In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are intellectually and creatively adventurous and
demonstrate viewpoints, experiences or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not just top students, but
extraordinary people. At BU, scholars also become part of a unique campus community that offers many intellectual,
cultural, and social opportunities. While the competition is especially rigorous, the benefits are considerable. A Trustee
Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the University orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees
and is renewable for four years if certain criteria are met.
Webstie: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/
Various Deadlines
ORU-Augustine Quest Whole Person Scholarship
If you are interested in attanding ORU, see Mrs Oliver. She can nominate a Cascia student for this $9,000 Per year
scholarship award.
American Indian Students
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students!
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/04/4-SCHOLARSHIPS-FOR-AMERICAN-INDIANSTUDENTS
Culinary Scholarships
Are you planning to attend a culinary school? If so, check out these scholarships!
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/25/5-SCHOLARSHIPS-FORSTUDENTS-WITH-LEARNING-DISABILITIES
Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/25/5-SCHOLARSHIPS-FORSTUDENTS-WITH-LEARNING-DISABILITIES
Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadline: Various
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/12/06/SCHOLARSHIPS-FORVOLUNTEERS-REWARD-STUDENTS-WHO-GIVE-BACK
OCCC ACT NOW Scholarship
Deadline: Various
The ACT NOW scholarship is offered as an automatic merit-based tuition waiver program for the 2013 graduating class of
high school students. The waiver amounts are based on the student's composite score on the national ACT. Students who
score a 21 are eligible for a $500 tuition waiver. Scores of 22 - 23 receive a $750 waiver and scores of 24-26 will receive a
$1000 waiver. Students with exceptional scores a 27 or higher will receive a $1500 waiver. All waivers are per semester;
freshman year only.
Website: WWW.OCCC.EDU/NEWS/2013/ACTNOWSCHOLARSHIP2013.HTML
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Accepted Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or
disabled while serving our great nation.
Website:WWW.FOLDSOFHONOR.ORG/FILES/APPLICATIONS/FHF_CHILDREN%27S_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_1_0.PDF
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year Round
Scholarship program is designed to prepare students for careers as graduate students, professors or professional
researchers. Must be full time student, with 42 hours or more completed, 3.0 GPA & first generation college student or
student from an underrepresented ethnic group.
Website: HTTP://MCNAIRSCHOLARS.COM/RESOURCES/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
If you're looking for scholarships, don't forget to visit OCCF.org. There you'll find an abundance of scholarship opportunities
for students right here in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more than 120 scholarship funds
established by individuals, organizations and companies. These funds share the common goal of helping to make a
difference in the lives of others. The foundation is now able to receive your transcripts electronically if your high school
participates in this free service. Please see website for details on the list of scholarships.
Website: WWW.OCCF.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPDIRECTORY.HTML
SMART
Deadline: Various
Part of the National Defense Education Program, science, math, and research for transformation. Open to undergraduate,
graduate, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Website: HTTP://SMART.ASEE.ORG/
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a
monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries.
The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is
subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship.
Website: WWW.VARSITYTUTORS.COM/COLLEGE-SCHOLARSHIP