Guidance and Counseling Department
Issue # 6 December 16, 2006
IMPORTANT DATES
December 20, 2006
Last day for regular registration for the
January 27, 2007 SAT
December 23, 2006 – January 1, 2007
Winter Break
January 2, 2007
School Reopens
January 5, 2007
Last day to register for the
February 10, 2007 ACT
Mid-Term Exams
Week of January 22, 2007
February 2, 2007
Last day to register for the March 10, 2007 SAT
April 18, 2007
Northern Virginia Regional College Fair
Patriot Center, George Mason University
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Over 150 colleges from across the U.S. will be in attendance
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A former F.P. graduate and current student at Virginia Military Institute will visit F.P. on December 21 at 10:10 to talk with interested juniors and seniors.
A representative from ITT Tech will visit F.P. on January 3 at 9:00 to talk with interested juniors and seniors.
A former F.P. graduate and current student at William & Mary will visit F.P. on January 5 at 9:00 to talk with interested seniors who have applied to William & Mary and their parents.
A representative from the Navy ROTC program will visit F.P. on January 10 at 9:00 to speak with interested students.
As part of an initiative to increase the involvement of women in the fields of science and technology, The Society of Women
Engineers at UVA will host a High School Visitation Weekend on Feb. 24-25 for females to explore careers and majors in engineering. The cost is $35.00; the deadline for applications to be returned to UVA is Jan. 31. Applications are in the Center Center at Forest Park.
The Virginia College Savings Plan is sponsoring a “Draw Your Dreams” poster contest. This contest is intended to raise students’ awareness of college opportunities and increase their families’ understanding of the importance of saving for increasing college costs.
A winning student in each grade, kindergarten through grade 9 will receive a Virginia Prepaid Education Program four-year university contract. A winning student in each grade, grades 10 through 12, will receive a Virginia Education Savings Trust account with an estimated current value of $36,000.
Bridgewater College hosts an Open House on January 27 and February 17. Call 800-759-8328 for more information.

Parents of seniors need to use their federal tax information to be able to complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) form.
The FAFSA form requires 2006 tax information such as adjusted gross income, tax form used, taxes paid, etc., but does not require the taxes to be filed. In fact, the FAFSA form can be completed using estimated tax information, which is probably the best idea if your current year tax information (i.e., W-2 form) is late or temporarily unavailable. Some parents just use the previous year’s tax form with slight modifications to complete the FAFSA form. FAFSA forms cannot be submitted prior to
January 1, 2007, but they should be submitted as soon as possible thereafter (especially to private colleges) to maximize the chances of receiving school based financial aid.
Filing the FAFSA form on the Internet can be done by using the following website : www.fafsa.ed.gov
Also, a signature certification form has to be signed and submitted through the mail if using FAFSA on the web.
*The following Internet addresses will assist students in obtaining scholarships and financial aid. Fastweb.com
is especially helpful and the George Mason homepage lists several other online scholarship research sites.
 http://apollo.gmu.edu/finaid – George Mason University Office of Student Financial Aid Home Page: A complete list of scholarships with several search sites linked.
 http://www.fastweb.com/ - Fastweb: A free personalized scholarship search.
 http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
– The Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Students must complete this form for consideration for many need-based scholarships.
 http://www.blackexcel.org
– Go Express to: Scholarship Gateway . Minority online scholarship search service .
 www.wiredscholar.com/scholarship -This site provides examples of scholarship myths & scams, and you are also able to run a free scholarship search.
 www.college-scholarships.com
 www.finaid.org
 www.pwcs.edu/scholarships
 www.nacac.com/preventscams.html
(new scholarship scam prevention website)
 www.fastweb.com
(NEW)American Society Military Comptrollers Potomac Chapter Scholarship.
Two $1,000 scholarships are offered to seniors in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Senior must plan to major in a field related to financial or resource management (business administration, economic public administration, computer science, operations research related to financial management, or accounting).
Applications must be submitted no later than February 9, 2007.
(NEW)Folson Scholarship. $5,000 for the winner from the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. This award is to recognize a senior for his/her potential for success and desire to make a difference in the lives of others. The applicant must attend a two-year program, trade school, or certification or licensure program in his or her state of residence. Applications must be postmarked by April 13,
2007.
(NEW)Resolve to Evolve Scholarships.
$10,000 essay scholarship. Visit www.scholarships.com
to enter.
(NEW)Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program. This scholarship is for girls who plan to major in engineering. Visit www.swe-bws.org
for more information. Applications are available in the Career Center. The deadline to apply for a local scholarship is March 1, 2007.

(NEW)Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program.
This scholarship is for the national SWE Scholarship Program. This program allows SWE to provide additional funds to well deserving students, as awarded by the National SWE organization.
Applications will be available February 1, 2007 at http://www.swe.org/scholarships.
Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship Award.
$1,000 for the winner and $500 for the runner-up. Winner must indicate intent to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. Visit www.vata.us
to get an application. Applications must be postmarked by April 2, 2007.
Sallie Mae/Brandon Teacher Scholarship . Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to each state for students who plan to major in education. Applications should be mailed by February 15, 2007. Come to the Career Center for applications.
Prince William County Retired Teachers Association Award. $1,000 award. The senior must have a 3.0 or above grade point average, have participated in community/school service, and plan to enter the field of education as a career. One student can be nominated by Forest Park. See Mrs. Bryant in the Career Center by January 15, 2007, if you would like to be nominated.
Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program.
Up to $253,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Students must have at least
1350 combined score on the Critical Reading/Writing and Math SAT score, or a composite ACT score of at least 30, a grade point average of 3.5 or high, plan to major in Engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry or material sciences, and have demonstrated leadership in school, work, and/or extracurricular activities. Applications can be accessed at www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron .
Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s Scholarship and Fellowship Program.
$1,000 merit-based awards to education-degree seeking students. Priority given to students plan to major in technology education, math, and earth/space/environmental science.
Applications are available in the Career Center. Completed applications must be received in Hampton by February 26, 2007.
Molly Gill Memorial Scholarship. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has excelled despite a severe physical disability. This scholarship has been established in memory of Molly Gill, who was a quadriplegic as the result of an accident.
The deadline is March 15, 2007.
Army Emergency Relief. Free money for college. Applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of
Army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of Gray Are Retirees are also eligible. Go to www.aerhq.org
for an application.
The deadline is March 1, 2007.
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship. $1,500,$750, and $500. Essay topic: Describe the history and impact of fire sprinklers. For application, essay and bibliography visit www.afsavirginia.com
. Applications must be received by March 1, 2007.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program . Up to $20,000 per year for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. Must have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The online Scholars application will be available from January 1, 2007 to February 16, 2007 at www.kfcscholars.org.
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award up to $1,000 to the winner(s). Students must submit an essay. Go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm
for more information.
American Dream Scholarships. $1,000 scholarships by Commerce Bank. Seniors must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and be employed or actively involved in the community. Interested students can apply online at www.commerceonline.com/americandream .
American Legion High School Oratorical Contest.
Students demonstrate their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and its applications as well as their oratorical skills. The deadline is 1-1-07.
For more information, contact the local American Legion Post.
Elder & Leemaur Publishers “University Writing Scholarships”. ( Up to $10,000). Students must write on selected topics. Stop by the Career
Center for more information.
The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Charitable Trust.
For students residing in Virginia to attend the Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor and major in the College of Engineering or the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Based on grades and will provide $80,000 over four years of undergraduate study. Go to Isascholarship@umich.edu
or jogrady@mcguirewoods.com
for more information . The deadline is February 1, 2007.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation . $500 to $10,000. Must be the child of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, retired or deceased, or the child of a Marine or Marine Reservist who has received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, or who was killed while I the service of our country, or the child of an active duty, reserve, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the Marine Corps. The 2006 family income must be $65,000 or less (the limit increases if siblings also apply). Call 800-292-7777 or www.mcsf.org
for more information. The deadline is 3-1-07.
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program: Each year $1,000 grants are awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United
States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation. Deadline for submission postmarked is December 29, 2006.
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Initiative Forest Park High School is invited to identify and nominate students who have high academic achievement, severe financial need, and leadership abilities. Students eligible to be considered are African Americans, American Indians/Alaska

Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans or Hispanic Americans, who have attainted a GPA of 3.3, with leadership commitment through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities that reflect leadership abilities. The deadline is January 12, 2007.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Visit www.hsf.net
for more information.
John R. Lillard Virginia Airport Operators Council Scholarship Program.
$3,000 award. Students must have at least a 3.75 unweighted grade point average, pursue a career in the aviation field, and must be accepted into an aviation related program. Applications are in the Career Center. The deadline is February 20, 2007.
The Lee Jackson Scholarship Program . Junior or senior college bound student. One nominee from Forest Park. Interested students should see
Mrs. Bryant in the Career Center by Dec. 20, 2006 .
Legacy of Life Scholarship.
$1,000-$3,000 scholarships. Students must write a 1,000 word persuasive argument. Rules can be found at www.beadonor.org
. The deadline is April 29, 2007 .
Montclair Lions Club William Allan Chapman Senior Memorial Scholarship. $1,000-$2,000 award.
Students must complete an application and an essay on community service. Applications are available in the Career Center.
(NEW)Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s Novel ($50 - $10,000). To enter, go to www.aynrand.org/contests . Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. All essays must be postmarked no later than April
25, 2007. Students
must be in eleventh or twelfth grade; essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words. Submit essay online at http://www.aynrand.org/contests
The National Co-Op Scholarship Program. This scholarship is for students who choose to pursue a college cooperative education program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Visit www.co-op.edu
for more information. The deadline is
February 15, 2007.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program. $10,000 annually for four years. 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. More information is available at http://www.ronbrown.org
.
The deadline is
January 9, 2007.
Discover Colleges provides a free private college information service as well as a $2500 private college scholarship drawing. Go to www.discovercolleges.com
to request information and automatically be entered in the $2500 scholarship drawing.
SunTrust Scholarships.
$1000 scholarships. Not based on grade point average or financial need. Apply online at offtocollege.info beginning Sept.
15, 2006.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship. $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. Applications must be completed online at www.walmartfoundation.org
.
The access code (SWCS) must be used to access the application. Applications must be postmarked by 1-12-07.
The Poetry Society of Virginia 2007 Student Contest. Open to students in grades 1-12 and college undergraduates. Awards of $25, $15, $10.
Entries must be postmarked between 10-1-06 and 1-19-07. For more information, visit contest@poetrysocietyofvirginia.org
.
William G. Plentyl Aviation Scholarship Program.
$1,000 scholarship. Students must pursue an aviation career in a non-engineering area and be accepted into a non-engineering, aviation-related college and have an unweighted grade point average of at least 3.5. Applications are available in the
Career Center.
Scholarships for minorities and others can be found at http://www.blackexcdel.org/06-200-free-scholarships-minorities.htm
.