HAZELWOOD WEST SR HIGH
February, 2009
SENIOR CAT CHAT
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The following opportunities have come into the West Guidance Office
recently. Additional information can be obtained in the Guidance Office.
Remember the importance of meeting deadlines for applications for
admissions and scholarships: If your application requires information to be
provided by your counselor or if a recommendation is needed, be sure to
make arrangements at least one week in advance.
*APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
*Missouri Insurance Education Foundation-Will award (4) $1,500
Scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending Missouri colleges
or universities. Applicant must be a full-time student in an accredited
Missouri college or university and with an interest or intent of pursuing an
insurance, risk management, or actuarial science course of study.
Deadline: March 31
*Upsilon Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity ScholarshipThe Upsilon Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is again
making available to high school seniors a one-time non renewal
scholarship in the amount of $1000.00. Eligibility Requirements:
 African American males who are seniors
 Essay
 3 Letters of Recommendation
 Official transcript
 Written statement explaining need for financial assistance.
Deadline: March 27
*Douglass School Alumni Association Scholarship-This scholarship is
awarded to any male or female student who is a descendant of any person
who attended Douglass Elementary or Douglass High School in Webster
Groves, Missouri. Requirements:
 The recipient must have a “C” average
 Will be attending an accredited Junior College, University, or
Technical School
 The scholarship is for one year and non renewable
 Completion of scholarship application, including essay and faculty
letter of recommendation
 Complete a 1-page written essay discussing your future educational
and vocational career goals and how you plan to use the scholarship
money
 Submit TWO COPIES (original and one copy) of your scholarship
application, including the essay and faculty letter of recommendation
to: Douglas School Alumni Association
Scholarship Application
1759 Legend Lane Court
St. Louis, MO 63146
This scholarship will be awarded based on quality of essay and how well
the applicant meets the criteria. High school grades and financial need will
be considered but will not be the only criteria for the scholarship being
awarded.
Deadline: March 14
*SIUE Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship-The Alumni
Association’s Board of Directors will award one full scholarship to an
incoming freshman in addition to five $100 scholarships. Eligibility:
 The children, grandchildren and siblings of SIUE graduates that are
SIUE Alumni Members are eligible to receive this award.
 Applicants are judged on their GPA, ACT/SAT scores, community
service, after-school activities, and their financial need.
The scholarship application is available online at
http://www.siue.edu/alumni.
Deadline: February 28
*SIUE Alumni Association “Stahlschmidt Family Legacy” Scholarshipwill award two $1,500 scholarships to incoming SIUE students beginning
with the fall 2009 semester. Applicants must be incoming freshman or
transfer students to SIUE and must be enrolled full time at the University.
Applicants will be judged on financial need, GPA, ACT/SAT scores,
community service, after-school activities and essay questions.
Scholarships are one-time awards and go directly to the SIUE Bursar for
payment of tuition.
Deadline: February 28
*Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholarship-The men of Alpha Gamma Sigma
believe the values of scholarship and service to be important qualities in all
men. For this reason Alpha Gamma Sigma has established a scholarship
that is meant to reward male high school seniors who are intent upon
attending the University of Missouri-Columbia. We cannot guarantee the
amount of the scholarship, but in years past the average scholarship award
has been $500. Candidates are encouraged to fill out the attached
scholarship for review. Finalists will be invited to interview with the
scholarship committee. The number of scholarships awarded will be
determined by the number of quality applicants. Becoming a member of
Alpha Gamma Sigma is not a requirement to receive this scholarship.
*Optimist International Essay Contest-The Optimist Club of North St.
Louis County will award one $500 scholarship to the winner of the Club’s
competition. That winner will advance to the District competition and
compete for a $650 scholarship. The District winner will then advance to
the International competition. The winners at the International competition
receive: First Prize: $6,000 scholarship; Second Prize: $3,750
scholarship; Third Prize: $2,250 scholarship. This year’s essay topic is
“For Me, Optimism is . . . ”.
Deadline: February 6
*Stacy Smith Foundation-is a non-profit organization committed to college
bound students in the St. Louis metropolitan area providing scholarships for
worthy students. In an effort to turn tragedy into triumph, the Stacy Smith
Foundation was established to honor the remarkable life that Stacy Smith
led before he was struck down by gun violence in October 2007. They will
be awarding two $500 scholarships.
Academic Scholarship:
 Overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
 Submit a letter of recommendation from one teacher in a major
course of study
 Complete 150 word essay explaining why they are deserving of the
scholarship
Athletic Scholarship:
 Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
 Be a member of a high school athletic team
 Submit a letter of recommendation from the coach
 Complete a 150-word essay explaining why they are deserving of the
scholarship
Visit online at stacysmithfoundation.org
Deadline: March 1
The Dillenkoffer Endowment-Is a foundation established to support gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) teens in Kansas and Missouri
with college tuition grants. Scholarships are focused on LGBT high school
students in Kansas and Missouri who have achieved a 2.75 GPA or higher
and are active in their communities and schools. Visit www.dillenkoffer.org.
Deadline: March 15
*HACEMOS St. Louis Chapter Scholarship-The St. Louis Chapter of the
Hispanic/Latino Employee Association of AT&T (HACEMOS) awards
annual scholarships to meritorious Hispanic college students or college
bound high school seniors. The objective of the scholarship is to promote
and advance the education of Hispanics in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Eligibility:
 All Hispanic high school seniors
 Residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area
 Must be a Hispanic resident of the United States classified by the
United States Census
 Evidence of acceptance from or enrollment in a college or university
will be required
A complete application must be received by March 9, 2009.
Deadline: March 9
“Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” (SAMMY) 2009 AwardThe SAMMY 2009 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes
in grade 12 from high schools throughout the contiguous United States. An
athlete from your high school could be one of the 25 winners who will each
received the following:
 A $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education
Program
 Invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY
2009 weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, FL
scheduled for June 2009
 An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk
Mustache ad in a June 2009 edition of USA TODAY and other
national publications
Judging of the nominees will be based on five criteria: academic
performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%),
community service (10%) and milk experience (5%). Please note: SAMMY
2009 applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com until
March 6, 2009.
Deadline: March 6
Bethel United Church of Christ Scholarship-This scholarship application
is open to all full time seniors. Applicants must enrolling in a college or
technical school for the fall 09 school year. The approximate amount of the
scholarship will be $500 per recipient. Each gift is a one-time offer.
Students should apply through our website; www.bethelflorissant.org.
Deadline: June 30
*The Florissant Rotary Club Scholarship-This scholarship is in the
amount of $2,000 paid for one year to the accredited college or university
the student chooses to attend. While this scholarship has a minimum GPA
requirement for eligibility, it is not primarily an academic scholarship. The
criterion for selection does not consider financial need. Instead, it is
targeted at students that have demonstrated excellence in service to their
community. We encourage all students that are eligible and have an
excellent record of community service to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility:
 Must live in or go to school in the service area of the Florissant
Rotary Club. This area is defined as the geographic boundaries of
the Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant school districts.
 Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
 Significant community service experience
 Cannot be related in any way to a current member of Honorary
member of the Florissant Rotary Club.
Deadline: February 15
*Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omicron Eta Omega Chapter
Educational Services “2009 College Bound Scholarship”-The award
amount varies and is based upon funds availability. The application
deadline is March 30. 2009. Eligibility:
 Cannot be previous award recipients
 Cannot be family members of the chapter scholarship judging panel
 Must be college bound high school seniors from the St. Louis, MO
metropolitan area attending college in the 2009 fall semester.
 Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Deadline: March 30
ADDITIONAL NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
College Goal Sunday-is a free service that will help students and their
families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The program provides hands-on assistance and specific advice regarding
completion of the FAFSA. College Goal Sunday program will be held on
Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following area
schools: Harris Stowe State University, Missouri Baptist University, Saint
Louis University, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis Community
College-Florissant Valley/Meramec/Forest Park, University of Missouri-St.
Louis and Washington University. Although the program is designed to
provide one-on-one assistance in the completion of the FAFSA form, it also
emphasizes the importance of a college education and informs students of
the availability of a variety of college assistance resources. All collegebound students are eligible to participate no matter which college they wish
to attend. For more information go to www.collegegoalmissouri.com.
College/Scholarship Fair-The Jennings School District’s Infinite Scholars
Program will host its seventh annual College/Scholarship Fair on Saturday
February 28, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Airport
Marriott Hotel. Students need to bring multiple copies of their transcripts
and resumes as some colleges and universities will be admitting students
and awarding scholarships on site. Students can register online for this
event at www.infinitescholar.org or mohela.com/infinitescholar. All
Infinite Scholars events are free and open to the public.
2009 Money For College and FAFSA Completion Workshops-Do you
need money for college? Are you wondering what scholarship and
financial aid programs are available to you? Are you curious if you will be
eligible, or if you will satisfy the awarding criteria? Do you know how and
when to apply for scholarship and financial aid programs? Are you aware
that there may be federal or state tax benefits that can help you pay for
college? To provide answers to these questions, Saint Louis University is
hosting a free, on-campus Money for College and FAFSA Completion
workshops in February. Each Workshop will explain the scholarship and
financial aid process and help you to complete your 2009-2010 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) question by question. No
reservations are required. Participants should bring a pencil and, if filed, a
copy of both the parents’ and student’s 2008 federal tax returns. If your
2008 federal tax returns have not yet been filed, please bring a copy of
your 2007 returns.
2009 Workshop Dates and Times
Sunday, Feb. 8
Sunday, Feb. 15
Sunday, Feb. 22
2:00 p.m. – The What, When and How of getting money for College
2:30 p.m. – Complete Your 2009-2010 FAFSA Question by Question
Location:
Saint Louis University
Busch Student Center
St. Louis Room (3rd Floor)
20 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Located at the northeast corner of Grand Blvd. & Laclede Ave.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance
Services at (314) 977-2350.
School Representatives
Many college and school representatives are scheduled to visit Hazelwood
West during future weeks. Be sure to check the bulletin board in the
Guidance Office and read the bulletin each day so you will know which
schools will be visiting West. You will need to obtain a pass from your
guidance counselor in order to attend any session. Space is limited for all
sessions, be sure to obtain your pass before the day of the scheduled visit.
The following schools will be visiting Hazelwood West in the near
future.
Kansas State University
Wednesday, February 4 @ 7:45 a.m.
St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley
Friday, February 6 @ 9:10 a.m.
Harris-Stowe State University
Tuesday, February 10 @ 9:00 a.m.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Tuesday, February 10 @ 12:45 p.m.
Missouri Baptist University
Monday, February 23 @ 12:45 p.m.
University of Central Missouri
Wednesday, February 25 @ 9:00 a.m.
Southeast Missouri State University
Wednesday, February 25 @ 12:45 p.m.
ACT/SAT Prep Sessions
Students preparing for their college entrance exams are encouraged to
attend after school computer-assisted prep sessions using the ACTive Prep
software. See Mrs. Baker (room 151) or Mr. Gude (room 135) for further
details. All sessions are from 2:10-3:50p.m. and meet in room 151.
Practice Dates
Jan. 29 & Feb. 5
Mar. 25 & Apr. 2
ACT Test Date
Feb. 7
Apr. 4
Military Recruiters At West
If you are interested in one of the military services, it is easy to meet with
one of the representatives during lunch in the West Commons according to
the following schedule:
2nd Monday & Tuesday of each Month: Navy
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Army
2nd Wednesday of each Month: Coast Guard
1st & 3rd Monday of each Month: Missouri National Guard
1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month: Marines