Scholarship Bulletin #3 October/November 2013 21. Saint Michael’s College - Edmundite Scholarship – Earn $20,000 over four years. Visit www.smcvt.edu for more information. Deadline: January 25, 2014 22. The Maguire Scholars Program Eligibility: Demonstrate financial need Complete MSP application process Grade average of at least 3.0 Engaged in community service and/or extracurricular activities Family must contribute $5,000 per year to tuition, room & board ($1,000 at a community college) Student participates with regular “intrusive counseling” and receives counselor approval for course selection, in accordance with university requirements Student agrees to participate in an annual Maguire Scholars Program event Applications with a list of the acceptable colleges/universities are available in the Guidance Center. Deadline: January 25, 2014 23. Southern New Hampshire University – offers scholarships and academic grants up to $18,000 . Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Visit www.snhu.edu/admissions 24. Odenza Marketing – 1 $500 award. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Student must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer service within his community over the last 12 months. Applications can be found at www.studentscholarships.org/college.php Deadline: December 23, 2013 25. Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship – 1 $500 award. Student must answer the essay questions on the online application form at www.mortgagebrokerscoquitlam.com Deadline: March 27, 2014 26. Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship - 1 $500 award. Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. One hundred hours of volunteer service over the past two years is required. Applications can be found at www.peterboroughdentists.com Deadline: May 23, 2014 27. Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Sutton Scholars – the following are necessary for the priority consideration: apply for admissions by October 31, GPA of 3.25 or higher, score 1050 or higher on the SAT critical reading and math sections or a composite ACT score of 23, and a PA resident. For more information visit www.iup.edu/suttonscholars 28. The Jackie Robinson Foundation – Minority students who show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22, and present evidence of financial need. Applications are available until October 28, 2013 on line at www.jackierobinson.org Deadline: February 10, 2014 29. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – Earn $10,000 renewable scholarship. Online applications will be available starting October 16, 2013. For more information visit www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx Deadline: January 4, 2014 30. St. Dominican’s Scholarship - $1,000 - $2,000 per year awarded to high achieving graduates of Catholic High Schools in addition to the College’s academic scholarship program which grants up to $15,000 per year. GPA of a least 3.0 is required. For more information visit www.dc.edu/apply. Upcoming Open House Dates La Roche College – Saturday, November 9 from 10:00 am to 2 pm. Register at www.laroche.edu Southern New Hampshire University – Sunday, November 11, 2013. For more information and to register visit www.snhu.edu. St. John’s University – Saturday, November 23 – Staten Island Campus and Sunday, November 24 – Queens Campus Register at www.stjohns.edu/openhouse . Shippensburg University – November 23, 2013, March 8, 2014, and April 12, 2014. For more information about scheduling a visit and/or to register for an open house visit www.ship.edu/visit Hofstra University – Sunday, October 27 and Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm To schedule a tour and information session, visit www.hofstra.edu/visit Dominican College – Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in the Hennessy Center For more information, visit www.dc.edu/openhouse Wheelock College – Saturday, November 16. Information Sessions October 26, December 7, January 25, and February 8. For more information visit www.undergrad.wheelock.edu For Your Information Neumann University offers several Scholarships and Grants for incoming freshman. For more information visit www.neumann.edu University of Notre Dame Information Program – Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem Youth Career Day is open to all students in grades 9 to 12 and focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Careers. Find out why to consider a career in the fields of Electric, Gas, Oil, Wind, Solar, Water, Natural Gas, Nuclear and Green Collar jobs. The Career day is Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Philadelphia Gas Works from 8:15 am to 2:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register by October 22 at www.aabephila2011@aol.com Villanova University is hosting Villanova’s Catholic High School Day on Friday, November 1 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Connelly Center. To register, go to: www.visit.villanova.edu National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will host a free Philadelphia National College Fair on Sunday, November 10 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Philadelphia Convention Center. For more information and to register visit www.gotomyncf.com The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) is an eight week summer research program. A $3,300 stipend is given to new students and a $3,800 stipend is given to returning students. Requirements: U.S. citizen, have completed 9th grade, (graduating seniors are eligible) Applications are available until January 2, 2014. For more information and to apply visit www.asee.org/seap . Seton Hall University offers a $22,500 tuition reduction per year. To qualify for this rate: A minimum of 27 ACT composite score or combined 1200 SAT (CR & M) with no less than 550 on either section, and be in the top 10 percent of your class. Deadline: December 10, 2013