SENIOR BULLETIN
December 1, 2014
“If your actions inspire others to dream more,
learn more, do more and become more, you are a
leader.”-John Quincy Adams
FAFSA
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FAFSA is available for completion on January 1st at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to not put off filing your
FAFSA until the last minute, and you certainly do not want to miss the
deadline. For the 2015-2016 academic year, FAFSA on the Web applications
must be submitted by midnight on March 10, 2015. Please make note of
individual school deadlines.
Please note: It is not possible to start filling it out until you have
your tax information for 2014. However, you can register for a PIN
number at www.pin.ed.gov. Your PIN will serve as your electronic
signature for the FAFSA on the web. It is recommended that you get a PIN
number, even if you do not plan to fill our the FAFSA on the web. Both
parents and students need separate PIN numbers, so both should plan on
setting up a PIN.
Fall 2014 College Visits
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College
Date
Time
Location
Michigan Tech
12/10/2014
11:00 a.m. Elliott Commons
For more information on this college visit, please visit the Counseling
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Center.
Check the bulletin board outside of the Counseling Center for any last
minute visitors that were scheduled after the Senior Bulletin was sent
out.
Please note that if any student wishes to attend a visit, he or she must
sign up in the Counseling Center at least one day in advance.
If you are signed up for a visit during a scheduled class period, you
MUST first go to your classroom to receive a College Visit pass from
your instructor.
Upcoming college rep visits will be tweeted as a reminder to students.
Follow us @BurrisCounselor.
The Common Application
 The common application is shared by a diverse group of over 500 colleges
and universities, in the United States and around the world.
 Complete ONE application form at www.commonapp.org
 Transmit electronic copies to any participating college
 IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some colleges require supplemental applications
Visit Colleges
Tips for the Month
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Tips
Print address labels to bring with you. Save time filling out interest cards
and use pre-printed address labels with your name, address, email address,
your high school, when you expect to start college and the major(s) in which
you are interested. If your high school guidance office provides personal bar
codes with this information, be sure to get yours before you go. It’s also
helpful to bring along a notebook and pen to take notes.
Visit Fastweb for a checklist on what to do before, during, and after a
college fair. http://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/3916-collegefair-checklists
Information taken from “ism college planning: Funding Your Education Wisely”
Picking the Right College: Choosing the right college that is the perfect fit
for you is a very personal decision that should be based on many factors. College
Navigator is a resource that you can use to help with your search. Start your search
at www.ISMCollegePlanning.org/ChoosingCollege for more help. Make plans to do some
campus visits and speak with an admissions rep. Talk to some students and professors,
and sit in on a class. These interactions with the college are an excellent way to
find the right fit for you! Finding a school that is the right fit for you means you
are less likely to change schools, and that can help you graduate on time and with
less debt.
Why College? 1) More job opportunities-63% of jobs will require education beyond high
school by 2018. 2) Higher Lifetime Earnings-Over the course of a working lifetime a
person with a 4-year degree will earn almost $1 million more than someone with just a
high school diploma. 3) Lower Unemployment Rate-In addition to earning more money over
your lifetime, you are also less likely to be unemployed. 4) Better Benefits-jobs for
college graduates often offer better benefits like health insurance coverage and
generous retirement plan options. 5) Your Family’s Future-If you attend college, your
children and even grandchildren are more likely to attend college as well.
Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid
This
section provides you with a comprehensive list of scholarship and Financial
Aid information with a listing of the school, criteria, and deadline that
relate to the scholarship.
 If you are interested in any of the following scholarships, please
circle the scholarship(s) of interest, write your name on top of this
sheet and bring it to the Counseling Center. We will then provide you
with the appropriate information. Please note that many of the websites
listed under certain scholarships contain all of the information you
will need.
****Organized by application due date
Angie Wilson Scholarship Award
Award: Varies. Last year was $700.
Criteria:
Awarded to a graduating senior from Burris Laboratory School who
plans a career in teaching after college. Consideration is given
for academic achievement, financial need, and the quality and
genuineness of an essay submitted upon application.
Deadline:
Applications are available in the Counseling Center, and are due
by Friday, March 20, 2015
Muncie Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Award: Varies
Criteria:
Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen.
Deadline:
December 5, 2014
Muncie Elks Lodge Emergency Educational Grant
Award: Ranges from $1,000 to $4,000
Criteria:
The Elk parent or stepparent must have been a member in good
standing for at least one year at the time of his or her death.
Deadline:
The Lilly
Award:
Criteria:
Deadline:
In the case of a child or stepchild of a totally disabled Elk,
the parent or stepparent must have been a member in good standing
for at least one year before the date of becoming totally
disabled and must continue to be an Elk in good standing when
application for assistance is made. Students must demonstrate
financial need to qualify for a grant under this program. In
addition, the applicant must be unmarried, under the age of 23 as
of Dec. 31 in the year of application, and attending an
accredited U.S. institution of higher learning as a full-time (12
semester hours) student. The grant is for educational assistance
only and not intended to cover the entire cost of a college
education. Assistance cannot be extended beyond four years.
All applications must be postmarked no later than December 31,
2014
Endowment Community Scholarship
Full tuition and stipend for attending any INDIANA public or
private university.
Awards are available to Delaware County residents who are
attending an accredited high school within the country and who
will have graduated by the end of June of the award year.
Candidates must be in the upper 20 percent of their class and
meet one of the following criteria: 1) Combined SAT verbal and
math scores of 1050 or higher, or ACT composite score of 23 or
above.
Applications need to be submitted to the Counseling Center by
3:00 on January 9, 2015. Applications are available in the Counseling
Center. Please visit the Scholarship section of The Community
Foundation’s website at www.cfmdin.org for helpful hints for completing
the application as well as samples of suggested formats.
Amburn Scholarship (First Merchants Trust Company)
Award:
Varies. Last year was $3,000.
Criteria:
Student must be a Delaware County resident who intends to study
elementary education. It is a requirement to maintain a full time
student status and a C or better cumulative grade point average.
Deadline:
Students should ask for a nomination from the Counseling Center
by January 16, 2015. One student will receive the nomination and
application. The application will be due in March 2015 to the
Trust Company.
Mary K. Garr Scholarship (First Merchants Trust Company)
Award:
Amount will fluctuate each year the scholarship is awarded, based
on the income available. Last year was $6,000.
Criteria:
Recipients must be residents of Delaware County and must
demonstrate the aptitude, character, and motivation to be
successful in educational endeavors. In order to continue to
receive scholarship
Deadline:
Students should ask for a nomination from the Counseling Center
by January 16, 2015. Burris may nominate two students who will
have until March 1, 2015 to return the application to the Trust
Company.
Muncie Elks Lodge Legacy Award
Award:
Varies by state and area
Criteria:
Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild or legal
ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1,
2012, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or
after April 1, 2012, is eligible to apply. The sponsoring Elk must
be a dues-paying member through March 31, 2015. Greatgrandchildren are not eligible. The applicant must be a high
school senior or equivalent. If the applicant’s parent and
grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through
the parent’s Elks Lodge.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted online by 12 p.m. Central Time on
January 30, 2015.
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships
Award:
$1,500
Criteria:
They DO NOT have to be FFA members. Student must be under the age
of 23 and be endorsed by three farmers. He or she must be a high
school senior or full-time college student. They need to have a
minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be pursuing or intending
to pursue a degree related to agriculture from a two- or four-year
program and majoring or intending to major in one of the
designated areas. He or she must also reside in one of the
eligible counties. A list of designated major areas and eligible
counties can be found online at
www.americasfarmers.com/recognition-programs/grow-ag-leadersfaqs/#q3
Deadline:
Apply online at www.FFA.org/scholarships November 15, 2014February 1, 2015.
Marist College Technology Scholarship
Award:
Varies
Criteria:
Strength of curriculum and academic performance throughout high
school, interview with the dean and/or faculty from the School of
Computer Science and Mathematics, declaration of Computer Science
or Information Technology and Systems as program of study, and
full-time enrollment at Marist starting fall 2015.
Deadline:
February 1, 2015. The online application for admission can be
found at www.marist.edu/admission/freshman. Contact the
Undergraduate Admission Office with questions at 1-800-436-5483 or
admission@marist.edu.
The Storer Scholarship
Award:
Annual tuition limited to $3600 per year, used at any university.
Criteria:
Applicants shall be those students who have most clearly evidenced
such scholarship ability, industry, integrity, courage and ideals
as to give greatest promise of being enabled by a continued
education to become leading citizens of our community, state and
nation.
Deadline:
Applications due to the Counseling Center by February 1, 2015.
Dr. William J. McNabney and Thelma V. McNabney Memorial Scholarship
Award:
Varies. Last year was $3,000 renewable for up to 4 years.
Criteria:
This four-year scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior
from an accredited high school in Delaware County. In awarding the
scholarship, consideration will be given to the following
criteria: moral character, academic ability, extra-curricular
activities, potential for leadership, civic responsibility, and
financial need.
Deadline:
Each school will submit ONE nominee’s application to the
Community Foundation. Turn applications in to the Counseling
Center no later than February 13, 2015. Application available at
www.cfmdin.org
Gary W. Addison Scholarship
Award:
Varies. Last year was $500.
Criteria:
Student must be a resident of Delaware County and a graduating
senior from an accredited high school in Delaware County, Indiana.
Applicants must plan to major in K-12 education and have a 3.0
grade point average or higher. Consideration will be given to
academic ability, citizenship, community service, and extracurricular activities, especially those of an academic nature
(science fair, academic teams, drama, 4-H, band, scouts, etc.)
This scholarship is designed for the student who has gone “above
and beyond” their academic studies outside of the classroom and
one who has not received other major scholarship awards.
Deadline:
March 1, 2015 to The Community Foundation. Application available
at www.cfmdin.org
Michael Brodhead Scholarship
Award:
Varies. Last year was $1,100.
Criteria:
Awarded to a Delaware County college-bound senior who has overcome
a physical handicap while achieving a high level of academics and
participating in other activities outside of the classroom.
Interested students can contact their high school guidance
counselor or the Special Education Cooperative office for more
information.
Deadline:
March 1, 2015 to The Community Foundation. Application available
at www.cfmdin.org
Adam Cline Scholarship
Award:
Varies. This is a new scholarship.
Criteria:
Awarded to a graduating senior from an accredited high school in
Delaware County, this scholarship is for the student who has
overcome a hardship in his or her life. Preference will be given
to those applicants who have overcome a physical disability. This
scholarship is designed for a solid student, and preference will
be given to students who have not received other major scholarship
awards.
Deadline:
March 1, 2015 to The Community Foundation. Application available
at www.cfmdin.org
Murray’s Jewelers Scholarship
Award: Varies. Last year was $2,500.
Criteria:
Awarded to a graduating senior from any Delaware County, Indiana
high school. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average or
higher and plan to study fine arts or business at a regionally
accredited college or university in the State of Indiana.
Consideration will be given to the applicant’s academic ability,
activities and extra-curricular activities, financial situation,
and responses to essay and other questions on the application form.
Deadline:
Applications due March 1, 2015 to The Community Foundation.
Application available at www.cfmdin.org
Ross Family Autism Scholarship
Award:
Varies. Last year was $1,000.
Criteria:
Awarded to a graduating senior from a high school in Davis County,
Utah or Delaware County, Indiana. Applicants must have received a
diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder and have a grade point
average of 3.0 (or the equivalent) or higher. This scholarship is
for use at any college, university, technical school, vocational
school, or community college. In selecting a recipient,
consideration will be given to academic ability, extra-curricular
activities and community service.
Deadline:
Applications due March 1, 2015 to The Community Foundation.
Application available at www.cfmdin.org
Charles W. and Jane (Klipsch) Thomas Scholarship
Award:
Varies. Last year was $600.
Criteria:
Awarded to a resident of Delaware County and a graduating senior
from an accredited high school in Delaware County, Indiana.
Applicants must plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of
study at an accredited college or university and have a 3.0 grade
point average or higher. Consideration will be given to academic
ability, citizenship, community service, and extra-curricular
activities, especially those of an academic nature (science fair,
academic teams, drama, 4-H, band, scouts, etc.) This scholarship
is designed for the student who has gone “above and beyond”
their academic studies outside of the classroom and one who has
not received other major scholarship awards.
Deadline:
Applications due March 1, 2015 to The Community Foundation.
Application available at www.cfmdin.org
Dwight and Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship (First Merchants)
Award:
Fluctuates each year based on the income available, renewable for
4 years. Last year was $3,600.
Criteria:
Recipients must be residents of Delaware County and must be of
good moral character, a good citizen and demonstrate an earnest
desire to complete their education in their chosen field. Open to
all students, but preference will be given first to Music
Education majors, and second to any other teaching career. This
scholarship requires that the student maintain a 3.0 cumulative
GPA and maintain that average throughout his/her college career.
Deadline:
Students should ask for a nomination request in the Counseling
Center by February 20, 2015.
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****DON’T FORGET! DECEMBER 5TH IS THE LAST DAY TO
SUBMIT REQUESTS FROM THE COUNSELING
CENTER IF YOU WANT RECOMMENDATIONS SENT
BEFORE WINTER BREAK!
REMEMBER…
This is only a small list of the
hundreds of scholarships that are
available. We encourage you to browse
www.fastweb.com or check out
individual college websites for
corresponding scholarships. Once on
the university’s home page, click on
Prospective Students or Financial Aid
or Scholarships in order to view
available information. If you have
specific colleges or universities in mind and are still having trouble, please
contact us at the Counseling Center for further assistance.
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving Break!
Winter break is just around the corner!
Mrs. Julie Maugherman
Director of Guidance & Counseling
jmaugher@bsu.edu
765-285-2341
Lyssa Razor
Counseling Center Assistant
guidancega@bsu.edu
765-285-2341