Issue 9
Vol.: 8
Published weekly by the MHS Department of School Counseling
800 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale, CT 06370
Main Office: 860-848-9208  School Counseling Office: 860-848-1285  860-848-8067
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Inside this issue
Scholarship Opportunities:
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Montville High School Scholarship – 4/14/06
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Liberty Bank Foundation Scholarship – See Dr. Phillips
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New London Firefighters – Dr. Wies Trust – See Dr. Phillips
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Asthma & Allergy Foundation – 2/15/06
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Best Buy Scholarships – 2/15/06
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CT Association of Educational Office Professionals – 2/15/06
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Capital Scholarship Program – 2/15/06
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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution – 2/15/06
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Three Rivers – Engineering Tech Scholarship – Millstone – 2/15/06
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UCONN 100 Years of Women Scholarship – 2/24/06
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Girls Going Places – 2/24/06
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USA Today – All USA Academic Team
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CT Building Congress Scholarship Fund – 3/1/06
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Navy-Marine Corps – Vice Adm. Travers Scholarship – 3/1/06
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New England Assoc of Collegiate Reg. Scholarship – 3/1/06
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American Assoc of Family & Consumer Sciences – 3/15/06
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Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation – 3/15/06
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CT Women’s Bowling Assoc – 3/15/06
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Dolphin Scholarship Foundation – 3/15/06
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Tailhook Ed Foundation Scholarship – 3/15/06
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Assoc. of Retired Teachers – Glenn Moon Scholarship – 3/31/06
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Isaac Emerson Palmer Scholarship – 3/31/06
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National Federation of the Blind – 3/31/06
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William H. Chapman Foundation Scholarship – 4/1/06
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Community Foundation of Southeastern CT – 4/1/06
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CT Dept of Ed – Robert Byrd Scholarship – 4/1/05
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CT Forest & Park – James & Genevieve Goodwin Memorial – 4/1/06
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Elizabeth Carlson Memorial Scholarship – 4/3/06
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Mistick River Business & Professional Women – 4/15/06
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Williams Memorial Institute Alumnae – 4/30/06
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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – see Dr. Phillips by 3/30/06
JOB POSTING
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Water Safety Instructors & Lifeguards – Subase New London
SUMMER PROGRAMS
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UCONN Health Center Summer Enrichment Programs – 2/10/06
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National Young Leaders Conference – Washington DC – 2/121/06
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The Center for Creative Youth Wesleyan University – 3/3/06
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UCONN - School of Engineering Summer program – 3/24/06
WEB SITE LINKS
Scholarship Opportunities
MONTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: 4/14/06
By filling out this application you are applying for a wide
variety of school and local area scholarships and awards. Every
question should be answered fully and a copy of your high school
transcript must be attached to this application. All data will be
considered confidential.
March 7, 2016
Liberty Bank Foundation Scholarship Program
Interested Students See Dr. Phillips by 3/10/06
Application Deadline: April 7, 2006
The scholarship program consists of fifteen four-year
scholarships: $2,000 for the first year and $1,500 for each year
there after. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and earn at least
24-credits each year to qualify for funding in the subsequent year.
These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive
basis. Recipients will be chosen based on six criteria:
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Financial need
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Academic Achievement
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Extracurricular and community service activities
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Teacher recommendations
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An essay of 500 to 1000 words written by the student on
a topic of his/her choice
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A personal interview with Liberty’s scholarship selection
committee (finalists only)
We are invited to nominate a maximum of four (4) candidates for
these awards. Nominations MUST be made by a counselor, teacher
or administrator; students may NOT apply on their own.
Any interested students should see Dr. Phillips in the
School Counseling office by no later than Friday, March 10, 2006.
New London Firefighters
Dr. Carl Wies Scholarship Trust
See Dr. Phillips, in the School Counseling
Department by Friday, March 17, 2006
The Wies Scholarship Fund was established by the New
London Fire Fighters Union as a tribute to the late Dr. Carl Wies.
The goal of the Wies Fund is to inspire youth to emulate Dr. Wies'
humanism and commitment to our community. Applicants, who are
graduating high school students, will be judged principally on their
charitable and community service.
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged
to apply:
o
Have maintained a grade average of 2.5 or better
o
Have enrolled at a college or university or other postsecondary educational institution
o
have volunteered time to a charitable cause, church or
community service
o
Submit an essay of approximately 250-400 words with the
application describing the experience derived from one's
charitable or community service.
The application can be downloaded in PDF format by visiting:
http://www.newlondonfirefighters.org/homepage.html
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Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: 2/15/06
THE 2006 SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST FOR
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America/New
England Chapter, Inc. (AAFA/NE) wishes to honor students who
are role models for others who suffer from asthma and/or
significant allergies. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All high school seniors who live in New England, (CT, MA, ME, NH,
RI, VT) who have asthma or significant allergies, who plan to begin
higher education after high school, who have attained a level of
excellence in academic and/or extra-curricular activities.
HOW DO I ENTER THE COMPETITION AND SUBMIT
AN ESSAY?
The following must be included:
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An original essay addressing the title: “Overcoming
obstacles to managing asthma or severe allergies as a
teen.”
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Requested information and signatures from guidance
counselor, other school personnel and physician.
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Official school transcript.
For additional copies please photocopy or download from Website:
http://www.asthmaandallergies.org/index.htm
e-mail: info@asthmaandallergies.org
Best Buy Scholarships
Deadline: 2/15/06
Best Buy Children's Foundation is providing over $2.4
million to be given as scholarships to recognize and reward
students who have made extraordinary volunteer contributions to
their communities.
Best Buy is dedicated to encouraging, expanding and
rewarding community volunteer service while also applauding and
supporting academic excellence.
Eligibility: Applicants must:
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Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer
community service.
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Be graduating high school seniors.
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Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at
an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or
vocational-technical school in the United States no later than
fall 2006.
Additional Information visit: https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/
Connecticut Association of Educational
Office Professionals (CAEOP)
Deadline: 2/15/06
One $750 scholarship have been established by the
Connecticut Association of Educational Office Professionals
(CAEOP) to encourage deserving high school seniors to continue
their educational careers in the field of business education,
preferably as educational secretaries or administrative assistants.
Criteria:
1. Intention to pursue a business and/or secretarial career
2. Financial need
4. Extracurricular activity
3. Scholastic ability 5. Leadership 6. Civic involvement
Capitol Scholarship Program 2006-2007
Deadline: 2/15/06
The Capitol Scholarship Program provides state grants to
help talented and needy students pay for college. It is not a merit
program; priority is given to those who are least able to contribute
to college costs. Students may use the grants at any college or
university in Connecticut, and in states which have reciprocal
arrangements with Connecticut (the District of Columbia, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and
Vermont). The Connecticut Department of Higher Education
administers the program.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must:
1.
be a legal resident of Connecticut;
2. be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien;
3. be a secondary school senior or graduate;
4. have a cumulative class rank in the top 20% at the end of the
junior year for high school seniors OR have combined scores
(math, critical reading, writing) of at least 1800 on any one
sitting of the Scholastic Aptitude Test; applicants who sat
for the SAT exam prior to March 2005 must have scored
above 1200 on the SAT exam; and
5. have not previously received a baccalaureate degree.
If you are a high school senior who does not rank in the
top 20% of your class at the end of your junior year, but you have
scored above 1800 on the SAT, you must ask your high school
counselor to verify your SAT scores.
Applications and additional information are available in
the Career Resource Center or can be downloaded by visiting:
www. ctdhe.org.
NATIONAL SOCIETY
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
(DAR)
Deadline: 2/15/06
The NSDAR awards the numerous scholarships through
the DAR Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are awarded without
regard to race, religion, sex or national origin. All four-year, or
more, scholarships must be for consecutive years and are
renewable only upon review and approval of annual transcript by
respective NSDAR Chairman. All applicants must be citizens of the
United States and attend an accredited college or university in the
United States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian
Scholarship which is also available for vocational training.
For a complete listing of the scholarship visit:
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Three Rivers Community College
Dominion Nuclear CT Millstone Power Station
Engineering Technology Scholarship Program
Deadline 2/15 - annual scholarship
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
To be accepted into Three Rivers Community College, students
must meet the following admission requirements:
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Graduation from high school or a vocational-technical
school. A State or Federal equivalency diploma is
acceptable.
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Two units in mathematics (one in algebra and one in
geometry, or two in algebra).
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One unit in physical science with a laboratory (preferably
chemistry or physics).
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Four units of English.
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Completion of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is
preferred, but not required.
Dominion Nuclear Connecticut supports promising candidates
for primarily Nuclear, but also Mechanical, Electrical. and
Environmental Engineering Technology programs at Three Rivers
Community College with up to fifteen two-year scholarship awards,
each of which includes:
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Tuition and fees
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Books
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Monthly stipend
Application for additional aid, based on financial need. may be
initiated by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
form. The Student Aid Report that is sent back to you must then
be submitted to the Financial Aid Officer at Three Rivers who will
then determine the amount of additional aid that can be offered.
Numerous factors are considered when selecting scholarship
recipients. Outstanding achievement in a single area does not
assure a scholarship award, nor does weakness in some area
necessitate rejection. All factors are evaluated to develop a total
picture of previous school and job performance to predict
probability of success at Three Rivers.
Factors considered include:
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High School grade point average (especially in science and
math courses) and class rank, as well as any postsecondary academic work.
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, especially
mathematics.
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Demonstrated skills, aptitudes or experience.
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Extracurricular activities.
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Written essay.
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Personal interview.
Download application at:
http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/EngTechScholarships.htm
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University of Connecticut Women's Center
100 Years of Women Scholarship Award
Deadline: 2/24/06
The 100 Years of Women Scholarship Fund was
established to honor a current UCONN student or High school
senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut, who has
demonstrated a commitment to women's issues through service to
their community or school. The scholarship award ranges from
$500 to $1,000.
Eligibility: The applicant must:
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demonstrate a commitment to women's issues through service
to their community or school;
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be a CT resident
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be high school senior planning to enroll at UCONN;
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be in need of financial assistance
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demonstrate high academic performance
For more information, please call the Women's Center at
(860) 486-4738, or the Scholarship Programs Office at (860)
486-2819. e-mail: womensctr@uconn.edu |
www.womenscenter.uconn.edu
Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program
Deadline: 2/24/06
Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program is The
Guardian Life Insurance Company's annual initiative designed to
help women create, invest and protect wealth by rewarding the
enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards college
scholarships to
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15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship;
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are taking the first steps toward financial independence;
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and make a difference in their school and communities.
The nomination period for the Girls Going Places Scholarship
Program begins September and ends February.
For general information about Girls Going Places
Scholarship Program and Girls Going Places conferences, visit
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/
girls_going_places.html or contact diana_acevedo@glic.com
USA TODAY
2006 ALL-USA HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM
Deadline: 2/28/06
See your Counselor to be Nominated
USA TODAY is searching for 20 of the best and
brightest high school students to recognize as representatives of
all outstanding high school students. When identified, they will be
honored as members of USA TODAY’s 20th All-USA High School
Academic Team, to be announced May 18.
We will present a $2,500 cash award to each of the 20
students on the First Team.
The criteria are designed to find students who excel not
only in scholarship but in leadership roles within and outside of
school.
ELIGIBILITY:
Nominees must be either (1) high school seniors or (2) juniors
planning to graduate from high school sometime in the year 2006.
They must be one of the following:
(A) a student enrolled in an accredited U.S. high school;
(B) a U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited high school outside
the USA;
(C) a student currently home-schooled in a high school
curriculum within the USA.
High school is defined as any school graduating students who
complete 12th grade. Nominees may not apply for the All-USA 2 or
4 year college programs for the same calendar year.
To please download the form, visit our Web site:
www.allstars.usatoday.com, or e-mail allstars@usatoday.com.
CT Building Congress Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Deadline: March 1, 2006
The Connecticut Building Congress Scholarship Fund will
be offering scholarships to graduating Connecticut high school
students entering college-level programs in architecture,
engineering, construction management, surveying, planning or other
courses of study leading to associate, baccalaureate, or masters
degrees in the construction field.
The awards will be given for academic merit,
extracurricular activities, potential and financial need. The
scholarships may be renewable each year based on performance in
school and available resources. The number of awards as well as
the amounts may vary at the discretion of the CBCSF Board of
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Directors. In the past, scholarships have ranged from $500 to
$2,000 per year.
Applications are only accepted from Connecticut-resident
students who will be studying construction industry-related
subjects in college.
E-mail: info@cbc-ct.org ~ Web site: www.cbc-ct.org ~
Scholarship: www.cbc-ct.org/popups_folder/scholarship.html
Navy –Marine Crops Relief Society
Vice Adm. E. P. Travers Scholarship
& Loan Program
Deadline: 3/1/06
Named after the Society's 11th President, the Vice Adm.
E. P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program (Travers Program)
provides financial assistance for full-time undergraduate students.
Travers Scholarship and Loan Program for:
o
Children of Active Duty Sailors and Marines
o
Children of Retired Sailors and Marines
o
Spouses of Active Duty Sailors and Marines
A Travers Scholarship provides a student with a grant of up to
$2,000 per academic year.
The Travers Interest Free Loan can provide the sponsors of an
eligible student with up to $3,000 (for an academic year). Service
members who take out a Travers Loan must arrange to repay the
loan within 24 months by allotment of pay. The minimum loan
amount is $500, and the minimum monthly payment is $50.
Additional information & to download application visit:
http://www.nmcrs.org/travers.html or
the Counseling & Career on-line Scholarship Newsletter:
http://www.montvilleschools.org/highschool/Guidance/News/index.
html March Web Page.
Other aid programs: http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html
New England Association of Collegiate Registrars &
Admissions Officers Annual Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1 - Annually
The New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admissions Officers has established three (3) one thousand dollar
($1,000) scholarships which will be awarded to three (3) high
school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member
institution in Fall of their graduation year.
One scholarship will be given to a high school graduate
who will attend a private four-year college or university. A second
scholarship will be given to a high school graduate who will attend a
public four-year college or university. A third scholarship will be
given to a high school graduate who will attend a community college.
The recipients of this scholarship will be chosen from
candidates who are recommended by New England secondary school
guidance professionals.
Additional Information & to download the application
visit: http://www.neacrao.org/scholarship_info.php or the
Counseling & Career on-line Scholarship Newsletter:
http://www.montvilleschools.org/highschool/Guidance/News/index.
html March web page
American Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences Connecticut Affiliate
Deadline: 3/15/06
This scholarship program will award two $500.00
scholarships to graduating CT high school seniors who meet the
following requirements:
o
student will be enrolled in and attending a two or four year
school of higher education
o
student will be majoring in a FCS related field of study
o
student will be majoring specifically in Family and Consumer
Sciences Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Fields of study include:
o
Consumer and Family Resources
o
Consumer Services
o
Early Childhood Education and Services
o
Family and Community Services
o
Food Production and Services
o
Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition
o
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
o
Housing, Interiors and Furnishings
o
Human Development & Child Psychology
o
Interpersonal Relationships, Counseling & Social Work
o
Parenting
o
Textiles and Apparel
o
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
The Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of
AAFCS members based on the following criteria:
o
Biographical information
o
Essay which includes future goals and how they relate to FCS
o
Leadership
o
Character (2 letters of recommendation)
o
Academic Achievement (GPA) and SAT scores
o
Participation in extracurricular activities in community and
school
o
Participation in Family and Consumer Sciences Courses
Any questions? Contact Rosalind Diemand - 203-879-1959
diemand@southingtonschools.org
Connecticut Nurserymen's Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: 3/15/06
The applicant must be accepted in a course of study
beneficial to the horticultural industry. This includes, but is not
limited to: Ornamental Horticulture, Landscaping, Nursery
Management and Greenhouse Management.
The Connecticut Nurserymen's Foundation, Inc. (CNF)
will be awarding a $5,000 per year for either a four or two year
program. This scholarship is valued at $20,000 over four years or
$10,000 for a two-year program. Students must be residents of
the State of Connecticut, but may attend out of state institutions.
For those students selecting the University of
Connecticut, the College of Agriculture, Department of Plant
Science offers an additional $2,500 per year to the scholarship
recipient. This grant plus the scholarship equals $7,500 per year
or $30,000 over four years.
The student awarded the grant will be expected to
maintain a grade point average of "B".
All completed and signed applications must be received by
the Foundation no later than March 15, 2006. No application will be
considered without the following:
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Copies of the Student Aid Report (SAR) and Financial Aid
Award Letter.

A brief outline (approximately 150 words) stating the reasons
for pursuing a course of study in Horticulture

At least two letters of recommendation

School records, grades and SAT scores

A copy of the Letter of Acceptance from the college, if
available. If not available by March 15, it should be forwarded
to the CNF office as soon as received.
The scholarship will be based on academic achievement, financial
need, extra curricular and community activity.
Visit the website to download the application:
http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/dolsch-download.html
Criteria: Applicant must attend a four year accredited
college and intend to work toward a BS or BA degree.
Contact: Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, 5040 Virginia
Beach Blvd., Suite 104-A, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 | Telephone:
(757) 671-3200 | Fax: (757) 671-3330
Connecticut Women's Bowling Association
$500.00 Scholarship
Deadline: 3/15/06
The purposes of the Tailhook Educational Foundation are
to educate the public with regard to the history and present day
activities of United States Navy carrier aviation; to provide
undergraduate educational scholarships to persons, or children of
persons, who serve or formerly served the United States Navy as
Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers, or Naval Aircrewmen, or as
carrier aviation air wing or ship’s company personnel; and to
distribute educational materials pertaining to aviation in general
and naval aviation in particular.
Scholarship Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration
for a Tailhook Educational Foundation scholarship, an individual
must be a high school graduate and the natural, step, or adopted
son or daughter of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight
Officer, or Naval Aircrewman.
Also eligible are individuals or children of individuals who
are serving or have served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in
ship’s company or the air wing.
Eligible applicants must be accepted for undergraduate
enrollment at an accredited college or university.
For the ONLINE APPLICATION 2006 - 2007 School Year visit:
http://www.tailhook.org/ScholarshipApplicationNew.html

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants shall be the son, daughter, granddaughter or
grandson of a currently sanctioned member of the
Connecticut Women's Bowling Association.

Applicant shall be entering an institution of higher learning in
the summer or fall semester following graduation from high
school.

All documentation MUST be postmarked by March 15, 2006.

The top five candidates will be required to attend an
interview.
Any questions please contact Annie Gallant at 860-4559584, ext. 137, between the hours of 8 AM - 3 PM.
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
(http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/default.htm)
Deadline: 3/15 - Annually
The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation sponsors over 130 on
going scholarships funding over $3,000 to each student. The
recipients may receive a total of $12,000 for up to four years of
undergraduate study. Applicant may be high school senior or
college student.
Scholarships for: Children/stepchildren, unmarried,
under the age of 24 at time of deadline, of Navy submariners,
Navy members who have served in submarine support activities.
ELIGIBILITY: All requirements must be met at time of deadline.

Applicant must be an unmarried high school senior, high school
graduate, or college student under age 24.

Applicant must be the child or stepchild of one of the
following:
o
a member or former member of the U.S. Submarine
Force who has qualified in submarines and served in
the Submarine Force on active duty (at sea or
ashore) for at least eight years.
o
a member or former member of the U.S. Navy who
has served on active duty in submarine support
activities (e.g. submarine bases, tenders, and rescue
vessels) for a minimum of ten years.
o
a member who died on active duty while serving in
the U.S. Submarine Force.

Sponsor’s qualifying time must have been served on active
duty; time served as a Naval Academy or NROTC Midshipman,
in “Boot Camp”, or as a member of the inactive or Selected
Naval Reserve cannot be used to establish eligibility.
TAILHOOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Deadline: 3/15/06
Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut,
Inc. Glenn Moon Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Deadline: 3/31/06
All 2006 graduates of CT high schools, public or private,
are eligible, provided that it is their serious intention to pursue a
career in teaching in public or private schools, hopefully in
Connecticut.
This is a $1,500 scholarship renewable for three years
for a total of $6,000. There are also THREE one-year scholarships
of $1,000 each.
Mail Complete Application Package to: T.M. Barton, 361
Woodland Street, Bristol, CT 06010
Download application at: http://www.artcinc.org/Appl.htm
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Isaac Emerson Palmer Scholarship
Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2006
Montville High School students should be sure to
consider applying for the Palmer Scholarships.
The Palmer Scholarship Fund was founded by Townsend
Palmer in memory of his father, Isaac Emerson Palmer, a leading
Montville industrialist in the mid 1800's. Each year many seniors
interested in certain fields are offered scholarships through this
program, and the scholarships may be renewed throughout college.
The requirements for eligibility include:

Bona fide resident of the Town of Montville, Connecticut

Less than 25 years of age

A graduate of Montville High School or school of equal
rank

Applying as a full-time student in a school of higher
learning for practical education
Applications are available in the Career Resource Center and Main
Office at Montville High School and Town of Montville-Mayor's
Office. Application available in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word for
downloading by visiting the Counseling & Career on-line Scholarship
Web page: www.montvilleschools.org – Click on “Student
Resources” - March Web Page.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Deadline: 3/31/06
Each year the NFB gives a broad array of scholarships to
recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these
scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to
pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in the fall
semester of 2006, in the United States, except that one
scholarship may be given to a full-time employee also attending
school part-time. All scholarships are awarded for academic
excellence, community service, and financial need.
To apply for a scholarship, complete this application form
and mail completed application and attachments to Mrs. Peggy
Elliott, Chairman, National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Committee, 805 Fifth Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa 50112; (641) 2363366. Form must be received by March 31, 2006.
Scholarship Application link:
http://www.nfb.org/services/schlprg02.htm
Link in Microsoft Word: http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm
William H. Chapman Foundation
Deadline: 1/1 - 3/15/ to request application.
Application deadline is April 1
The William H. Chapman Foundation was chartered in
1951 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to scholars
of New London County, CT for post secondary education in both
academics and the trades. The Foundation was funded by the
proceeds of the sale of the William H. Chapman Technical School,
New London to the City of New London.
The Foundation presently provides awards ranging from
$500 to $2,500 to an average of 100 students per year. Recipients
are chosen on the basis of application (including financial and
academic forms), academic performance and financial need (based
on family income, size of family, number of college students and
extenuating circumstances).
Students may reapply for a total of four annual wards. An
interview is required for all new applicants. There are no age, sex,
race, religious, high school, college or field of study requirements.
Those students desiring an application should write
between January 1 and March 15 to:
The William H. Chapman Foundation
PO Box 1321, New London, CT 06320
The letter should request an application and state:
1. Student's name
2. Home Address
3. Name of high school presently attending (or attended)
and graduation date
4. Name of school presently attending (if applicable)
5. Name of school they will attend (if known) for
application year.
All application materials must be received by the Foundation by
April 1, for consideration.
The Community Foundation of Southeastern CT
Deadline: April 1, Annually
The mission of the Community Foundation of
Southeastern Connecticut is to improve the lives of the people it
serves.
What is The Community Foundation?
The Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated
to building community capital. By promoting local philanthropy and
funding local projects, The Foundation aims to connect the
generosity of private donors with the changing needs of the
residents of Southeastern Connecticut.
Scholarship Guidelines:
Scholarship applications are due April 1st of each year and awards
are announced in June. Candidates must be residents of one of the
eleven towns we serve, although they may attend out-of-area
schools. All payments are made to the educational institution, not
to the individual. Awards range from $500 for one year to
$24,000 over four years. Most are awarded based on scholastic
achievement, financial need and extra-curricular activities, but
several carry unique requirements. Most scholarships are awarded
only to graduating high school seniors planning to attend
accredited four-year colleges or universities. A few awards are
available to enrolled college students and those pursuing particular
courses of study.
Applications:
Applications and guidelines for specific scholarships are available
at Montville High School in the Career Resource Center, college
financial aid offices and The Community Foundation, P.O. Box 769 /
147 State Street, New London, CT 06320
Phone: 442-3572 | Fax: 442-0584
Applications may be requested via e-mail by writing to
jennob@cfsect.org.
You may also download our scholarship applications and
guidelines by visiting: http://www.cfsect.org
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CT Department of Higher Education
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 1, 2005
Grant amounts for 2006-2007 are anticipated to be
$1,500. Awards are renewable contingent upon federal funding.
Award amounts may be adjusted if the recipient is receiving other
federal aid and if the total aid exceeds the annual cost of
attendance.
Eligibility Requirements: An applicant must:
1.
be a legal resident of Connecticut;
2. be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien, or a national;
3. receive a secondary school diploma in June 2006, and;
4. rank in the top 2 percent of his or her class, or have a
combined score of 2100 or better on the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT);
CT Dept of Higher Education: http://www.ctdhe.org/
Download Application: www.ctdhe.org/SFA/SFAApplications.htm
Connecticut Forest and Park Association
The James L. and Genevieve H. Goodwin
Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2006
This scholarship provides financial aid to students who
are residents of Connecticut and are enrolled in undergraduate or
graduate curriculum in Silviculture or Forest Resource
Management.
The Scholarships are given in memory of the late James
L. Goodwin of Hartford and were established by his wife, the late
Genevieve H. Goodwin.
For further information and application, please call 860346-2372 or email to: info@ctwoodlands.org or visit on-line at:
www.ctwoodlands.org.
Elizabeth Carlson Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund
for the Performing Arts
Deadline: April 3, 2006
Never before has there been an opportunity for students
pursing a career in the performing arts to receive a scholarship.
Elizabeth Carlson, who attended Muhlenberg College with
a dual major in dance and marketing, graduated in 2000. Dance was
her passion and it was always her stated desire to someday start a
scholarship fund for performing artists continuing their education
in college. Upon her tragic death in 2002, her family and friends
started the Elizabeth Carlson Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund for
Performing Arts.
With application attach:

a full resume to include all performing arts related
extracurricular activities and/or experiences,

a recent 5x7 photograph,

a 2-5 minute video tape of you performing.

Three (3) letters of reference, a minimum one page
essay.
All materials must be submitted in a sealed envelope
marked “Personal and Confidential” to: The Elizabeth Carlson
Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund for the Performing Arts; CIO
Selection Committee; Mr. Bruce Carlson, 31 Franklin Circle,
Newington, CT 06111
Mistick River Business & Professional Women's
Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2006
The Mistick River BPW Scholarship Fund provides
assistance ($500 Scholarship) to a graduate of an accredited high
school who wishes to further his or her education in pursuit of his
or her career in business and the professions.
Williams Memorial Institute Alumnae Association,
Pre-1955 Scholarship
Deadline: 4/30/06
Four (4) $1,000 Scholarships to be awarded.
Eligibility Requirements:
o
A direct descendant of a Williams Memorial Institute Pre1955 Alumna.*
o
Graduating senior of any New London County or out of state
high school, entering a degree granting institution of higher
learning as a full-time student, immediately following
graduation.

Alumna in this context refers to a graduate or former
student.
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2006
See Dr. Phillips by March 30, 2006
The Norwich Area Chapter of the Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick will award $500.00 scholarships to deserving graduating
seniors selected from the ten area high schools.
They will accept 3 nominees, for the Committee’s
consideration, from each of the area schools, on the bases of
scholastic achievements and demonstrable financial need. The
grant is made directly to the students and does not interfere with
other financial aid computations at the college.
Interested students should see Dr. Phillips, in the School
Counseling office, by no later than March 30, 2006.
Job Posting
Water Safety Instructors & Lifeguards
The MWR-Aquatic Fitness team (Subase New London) is
currently looking for applicants for water safety instructors and lifeguards. We
are looking for anyone that may be interested in working this
year as a Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor or Recreation
Swim Aide.
Anyone interested in becoming a staff member must be
16yrs old and have their current certifications for Lifeguard,
First Aid and Professional Rescuer (CPR).
Those interested in being a Swim Instructor must have their Water
Safety Instructor certification. Swim aides need no prior certification,
however must have good swimming skills.
Applicants do not have to have military access or any affiliation
with the military to apply. If there is any interest please contact the Subase
Swimming Pool at (860) 694-3562 or call MWR Personnel at (860) 694-3695.
Anyone that may find this kind of job opportunity interesting and
does not have their Lifeguard certification is encouraged to call the Swimming
Pool as well. The Subase Aquatic Fitness Department currently runs it's own
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Program. The times and dates are
flexible, please contact the Subase Aquatic Fitness Department for more
information.
For more information please call the MWR-Aquatic Fitness
Department at: (860) 694-3562 Monday-Friday (5:30 am-1:45 pm) or (5 pm-8
pm) or email us at aquatics@earthlink.net
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
University of Connecticut Health Center
The Schools of Medicine & Dental Medicine
Summer Enrichment Programs
Deadline: 2/10/06
The Pre-College Enrichment Program (PCEP) is a 6-week
summer program of academic enrichment activities open to
current high school seniors or graduates, who have indicated a
career interest in medicine, dental medicine, biomedical
research, nursing, pharmacy, or allied health.
o
The High School Student Research Apprentice Program
(HSSRAP) is a six-week research experience open to students
who have completed their junior or senior year who will have
reached sixteen years of age by the start of their program
and has an on-site School-to-Career or Career-to-Work
Counselor. This does not apply to high school graduates or
students who will be 18 years of age at the start of the
program. This program provides students with research
experience at the University of Connecticut Health Center,
Wesleyan University, Central Connecticut State University or
the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus.
Further information available by visiting:
o Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs:
http://medicine.uchc.edu/departments/hcop/
Counseling & Career On-Line Scholarship Newsletter:
http://www.montvilleschools.org/highschool/Guidance/News/index.
html - February and College / Internships / Volunteer & Summer
Programs Web Pages
o
The National Young Leaders Conference
Washington, D. C.
Deadline: 2/21/06
What is NYLC? Sponsored by the Congressional Youth
Leadership Council, the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC)
takes place in the nation’s capital, and is designed to motivate and
inspire top high school students (sophomores, juniors and seniors)
from across the United States. Six-day sessions are held
throughout the school year, and 10-day sessions are offered in the
summer. The theme of the conference is The Leaders of Tomorrow
Meeting the Leaders of Today. NYLC offers young people an
opportunity to discuss current issues with the men and women who
shape our policies and laws. NYLC challenges participants to assess
problems, contribute to group discussions and take on roles in
educational simulations. Through these hands-on experiences,
students develop important leadership skills by learning to evaluate
critical information, form and advocate positions and make
decisions.
What does NYLC tuition cover? Included in the tuition
costs are lodging, all breakfasts and dinners (including arrival and
departure days), curriculum materials, compensation for the
faculty advisors, and private motor coach transportation within
Washington, D.C. Transportation to and from Washington is not
included. Students will need money for lunches, souvenirs and other
incidentals (phone calls, snacks, etc.).
Click (http://www.cylc.org/nylc/nylc_scholarship.cfm) to
complete the scholarship application online. If you have questions,
please contact the Office of Admissions at nylc_adm@cylc.org.
THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE YOUTH /
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
350 High Street / Middletown, Connecticut 06459
(860) 685-3307 / ccy@wesleyan.edu
Application Deadline: March 3, 2006
Program Dates: June 25 thru July 29, 2006
The Center for Creative Youth (CCY), a summer precollege program, offers talented high school students five weeks
of intensive study in the arts at Wesleyan University, one of the
country's most distinguished liberal arts colleges. CCY, a program
of the Capitol Region Education Council and sponsored by and in
collaboration with Wesleyan's Graduate Liberal Studies Program
and Wesleyan's Center for the Arts, emphasizes multicultural and
interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking and leadership. Each
class is designed to enhance students' problem-solving skills in
music, theater, musical theater, technical theater, creative
writing, dance, filmmaking, and visual arts, which includes
photography.
Program cost for 2006: $4,100. 00
Students participate daily in intensive major art form
and interdisciplinary classes, culminating in performances and
exhibits. Students leave CCY with a complete evaluation for
inclusion in college recommendations and a portfolio of their work.
The tuition covers all classes, fees, supplies,
transportation to events, and admission to performances and
exhibits. Scholarship money is also available from CCY for students
with financial need. Additional information: call 860-685-3307
email: ccy@wesleyan.edu ~ Web page: www.crec.org/ccy/index.shtml
University of Connecticut - School of Engineering
Engineering 2000 Summer Residential experience
June 25 - June 30, 2006 - Deadline: 3/24/06
E2K is a one-week residential summer program for high
school juniors and seniors. During this week participants explore
engineering careers by working in small groups with faculty and
college students to learn what various engineers do in the
workplace; learn and demonstrate engineering concepts and during
the evenings YESS Program (6-8 pm Monday – Thursday and all day
Friday) students focus on a single engineering discipline by
fabricating a discipline specific device. The week wraps up with
demonstrations of items the students created during the week.
E2K participants are nominated by their high school math, science,
or technology teachers. Enrollment is restricted to 80 students.
These students receive:

Free room and board

Instruction from full-time faculty

Mentoring and coaching from college continuing engineering
students

Access to state-of-the-art research area

Access to our Engineering Learning Center
There is a $400 fee to attend this program, which covers
project material, and supply costs. If you have any comments,
questions or concerns, please contact Marty Wood at: Tel: 860486-5466 ~ Email: marty@engr.uconn.edu OR VISIT:
http://www.engr.uconn.edu/soe.php?pId=engr2k
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The following scholarships have appeared
in previous issues. For a complete listing of
all scholarships available - Visit the
Counseling & Career $cholarship Newsletter
on-line at: www.montvilleschools.org
click on “Student Resources”
2/15/06 Monsanto Company Imagine your future in Agriculture
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program
Program details and an application form are posted at
www.monsanto.com .
2/15/06 NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Submit your application and essay online by visiting
www.co-op.edu
3/1/06 Black Engineering Council of Electric Boat Corporation
Scholarship ESSAY: write an essay of 250 words or
more explaining "My chosen field of study/career is."
3/15/06 Costello Industries, Inc. John Costello Memorial Fund
Majoring in construction management, including civil
engineering, degree is eligible for the $2,000 a year
(four-year) scholarship. Additional information:
www.costelloindustries.com | Download application:
www.costelloindustries.com/scholarship.html
3/15/06 New England Institute of Technology
Scholarship & Contest Deadlines
Information on all scholarships & contests
(www.neit.edu/admissions8.html) can be found on the
NEIT Web site at www.neit.edu under "What's New".
Contact Melissa McCulloch in Admissions at 800-7367744 ext. 3377 or by e-mail at mmcculloch@neit.edu.
3/17/06 Westfield Corporation
Bruce Eagleson Memorial Scholarship Awards
Seeking a Degree in visual or performing arts
Eligibility: must be entering into higher education
program leading to a degree in either the visual or
performing arts.
3/22/06 New England Institute of Technology
Book Award 2006 Contact Melissa McCulloch in
Admissions at 800-736-7744 ext. 3377 or by e-mail at
mmcculloch@neit.edu.
3/31/06 The Associated General Contractors of Connecticut
two-year scholarship program with a total value of
$5,000 per recipient. Applicants must be a senior
entering a 4-year building technology or civil engineering
program as a freshman, or entering a two-year technical
school with a construction course of study, with the
intent of entering a four-year college upon completion of
the technical school. Additional information, call John B.
Farnham at 860-529-6855 / or email:
ccia@ctconstruciton.org.
3/31/06 Colonel Ledyard/Groton Heights
Parent/Teacher Organization
Dorothy Gray Brown Scholarship
Two (2) $300.00 scholarships. Applicant must have
attended either Colonel Ledyard School or Groton
Heights School for at least three (3) years or graduated
from Groton Heights and attended the last three
marking periods. Questions: Contact Colonel Ledyard
School, 120 West ST, Groton, CT 06340,
clghpto1@clghpto.org
4/28/06 The Forest & Wood Products Institute’s
NEW ENGLAND STUDENT
WOODWORKING DESIGN COMPETITION
May 29-June 2, 2006
Mount Wachusett Community College
It is also our intent to involve the woodworking industry
through sponsorship and judging of this competition and
future employment consideration of these gifted
woodworkers.
Rules: The Student Design Contest is open to students
enrolled in high school woodworking classes in a
vocational or academic school system
Information:
www.mwcc.edu/programs/FWP/STUWWDES.html
Mount Wachusett Comm. College, 444 Green Street,
Gardner, MA 01440 – Phone: 978-630-9334 www.mwcc.edu – email: m_petersen@mwcc.mass.edu
5/1/06 Holocaust Remembrance Project
A National Essay contest for High School Students
A national essay contest for high school students that is
designed to encourage and promote the study of the
Holocaust. Information: www.holocaust.hklaw.com/
E-mail: holocaust@hklaw.com | 1-866-HK-CARES
Web Pages
Information about Financial Aid
 U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov
 Federal Student Aid on the Web
studentaid.ed.gov
 FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
 FinAid
www.finaid.org
 Project Scholarship Scam
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
Sources of Aid
 FastWeb Scholarship
www.fastweb.com
 FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Federal PIN
www.pin.ed.gov
 Federal Direct Loans
www.ed.gov/DirectLoan
 Resources by State
www.finaid.org/otheraid/state.phtml
 Taxes for Students
www.irs.gov/individuals/students/index.html
General Information

Adventures in Education
www.adventuresineducation.org

Security on Campus
www.securityoncampus.org

Selective Service
www.sss.gov

Student Gateway to U.S. Gov. www.students.gov

U.S. Dept. of Education
www.ed.gov
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Important Information to Share
Hot Job Predictions for 2006
Career experts say there is an increasing demand for
workers with the right skills in certain sectors of the labor
market.
Here is a look at some of the job markets predicted to
grow in 2006.
Find out more from Yahoo! News
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/job06_article1.html
Electrician.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos206.htm

National Electrical Contractors Association:
www.necanet.org

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers:
www.ibew.org
Firefighter.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos158.htm

International Association of Fire Fighters: www.iaff.org
Landscape architect.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos039.htm

American Society of Landscape Architects: www.asla.org
Excellent Careers for 2006
By Marty Nemko, U.S. News & World Report
Audiologist.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos085.htm

American Academy of Audiology: www.audiology.org
Optometrist.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos073.htm

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry:
www.opted.org
Veterinarian

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm

American Veterinary Medicine Association: www.avma.org
Professor.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos066.htm

American Association of University Professors:
www.aaup.org
Librarian.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm

American Library Association: www.ala.org
Clergy.

Read: Educating Clergy by Charles Foster

Contact a respected clergyperson.
Engineer.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm

Junior Engineering Technical Society: www.jets.org
Speech therapist.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos099.htm

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:
www.asha.org
Occupational therapist.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos078.htm

American Occupational Therapy Association:
www.aota.org
Physical therapist.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm

American Physical Therapy Association: www.apta.org
Physician assistant.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm

American Academy of Physician Assistants Information
Center: www.aapa.org
Pharmacist.

OOH profile: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy:
www.aacp.org
Personal coach.

see www.coachu.com.

International Coach Federation: www.coachfederation.org
College Testing Programs
Registration
Deadlines *
SAT Dates & Fees
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html
Test Dates
U.S.
Regular
Test
U.S. Late
April 1, 2006
SAT only
Feb. 24
Mar 8.
May 6, 2006
SAT & Subject Tests
April 3
April 12
June 3, 2006
SAT & Subject Tests
Apr. 28
May 10
ACT Test Dates 2005–2006
2006–2007 (http://www.actstudent.org/regist/nextdates.html)
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
Feb11, 2006**
Jan 6, 2006
Jan 7–20, 2006
April 8, 2006^
March 3, 2006
March 4–17, 2006
June 10, 2006 ^
May 5, 2006
May 6–19, 2006
^ Norwich Free Academy - Center Code – 212490
The Following Representatives
will be in the
Career Resource Center:

Tues., 2/14/06 @ 10:30
New England Institute of Tech

Wed., 2/15/06 @ 10:30
US Navy
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