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Blue Springs South High School
Guidance Newsletter
VIEW THIS NEWSLETTER AT: WWW.BSSD.NET
WEEK OF January 30-February 5
Volume 23 Issue 22
ATTENTION
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY is offering several campus visit opportunities. The Show Me Dates are: Feb. 14, Feb. 16 and
March 28. Call 573-651-5945 if interested.
AVILA UNIVERSITY FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA is offering their 2nd annual “Make It!” contest for high school students. The deadline for
submissions is March 25, 2015. They will be holding a screening of selected works at Avila University on Saturday, April 11. Rules: 2-10
Minutes in Length, Original material or material in the Public Domain, Music video-narrative story-documentary-animation. Prizes include 2
HD Digital Camcorders. Send submission links to: [email protected]
Want to Raise your ACT Score? Join the W.E.E. Learning Bus for Free ACT Prep Tutoring (English Content Section) Tuesday, February 3rd
5:30-6:30 at Blue Springs South High School.
FAITH-BASED UNIVERSITIES from 17 states are offering the 17th Annual Midwest College Expo Saturday, February 28 from 9:30am-2pm at
Colonial Presbyterian Church 9500 Wornall Road. Free 45-minute mini-seminars will be available.
STAND UP BLUE SPRINGS Kid’s Club event needs 8-10 individuals who would like to volunteer for community service credit to assist with
stations geared toward dental hygiene. This will be a good opportunity for a student interested in dentistry or dental hygiene, or nutrition.
This event will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 1-4. Any volunteers would probably need to be at Hy-Vee by 12:30. Please see the
Counseling office to sign up.
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY is holding an Admissions Information Event on Monday, February 23 at 7pm in Overland Park, KS. This is a
great time for students to learn more about the university. To RSVP please email [email protected].
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE is holding an information session with students interested in a career in aviation maintenance.
The meeting will be held on Feb. 6th from 1-4 at 4100 Raytown Road, KCMO 64129. To RSVP call (816)753-9920.
MIZZOU ENGINEERING is gearing up for spring/summer 2015 outreach events. There are many great opportunities for students K-12 to
learn about engineering. Visit- http://engineering.missouri.edu/k-12/ if interested.
BANK OF AMERICA is offering a student leader program. They will connect leaders to tools and resources that will help them make
communities better. Apply by January 31, 2015. Visit bankofamerica.com/studentleaders for more information.
SUMMIT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMCY OPEN HOUSE NIGHTS – February 2. Come check out all of the great programs that STA has to offer,
including ways to earn college credit. The open house night is from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the STA campus – 777 NW Blue Parkway, Suite 3090
in Lees Summit. http://sta.lsr7.org/
SCHOLARSHIPS- The following scholarship is available in the Counseling office. **Denotes a new scholarship this week
College Scholarships
**GREATER KANSAS CITY SECTION OF NCJW is providing scholarships for seniors who plan to go to college in Fall 2015. For more
information email [email protected]
**UMKC offers many scholarships. Go to www.sfa.umkc.edu/site2/index.cfm for a listing. **HURRY** Their African-American Scholarship
is due February 1!
**LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY Black & White Ball Scholarship Criteria: senior, 20+ ACT, 2.5+ GPA, leadership, need. See Mrs. O’Donnell for
application. Due: March 2
**LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY Jackie Joyner-Kersee Scholarship Criteria: senior, 20+ ACT, 2.5+ GPA, leadership, need, essay. See Mrs.
O’Donnell for application. Due: March 2
**UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY offers many scholarships. One of these is the STEM Scholarship Criteria: senior, STEM degree-track, 3.0+ GPA,
attending Univ. of St. Mary. Go to http://stmary.edu/STEM for more information
MO STATE UNIVERSITY is offering 2 Achievement Scholarships to South students. Criteria: senior, attending MO State University, essay.
Turn in your resume & 1 page essay on “why you deserve/need a $1000 scholarship to attend MO State University”. Due to Mrs. O’Donnell
by March 6.
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE-KC is offering 2 President’s Scholarships. Criteria: senior, attending Brown Mackey College-KC, 2.0+ GPA, essay.
Due: May 1
AMERICAN MUSICAL & DRAMATIC ACADEMY has announced their National Audition Tour for admissions. Scholarships are based on
talent, merit, academic excellence and need. Interested students should call the AMDA Admissions Office at 800-367-7908 or visit
amda.edu to learn more.
MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KC CHAPTER Criteria: go to Mizzou.com>Students>Scholarships for more info. HURRY!!! Due: Feb. 1
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is looking for young men entering Missouri Univ. of S & T. Sigma Phi Epsilon is
offering the Balanced Man Scholarship. $5,000 in five scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen who exhibit balance and allaround excellence. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship. Contact Piero Burzio-Roca
at 570-332-5604 or [email protected].
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY STEM SCHOLARSHIPS – Open to students planning to major in biology, chemistry, or math. Up to
$10,000/year for up to 4 years. Priority deadline: Feb. 1. http://stmary.edu/Academic-Programs/STEM-@-USM/Request-STEM-Info
UNIVERSITY of SAINT MARY offers The Aspire to Succeed STEM Scholarship Criteria: full-time STEM degree-track student, accepted to
University of St. Mary, 3.0+ GPA. Go to http://stmary.edu/STEM for more information.
MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE- Two $9,000 scholarships for incoming freshman planning to major in English; the Virginia Zank Scholarship and
the Loren Gruber Scholarship. Criteria: 3.0 GPA and 21+ on ACT. Deadline is Feb. 15th.
http://www.moval.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.php
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON – Leadership in Service Scholarship worth $2500/year and renewable for up to 4 years. See your counselor for
more information. Deadline: Jan. 31st.
MO STATE UNIVERSITY WEST PLAINS offers an Achievement Scholarship Criteria: senior, planning on attending MO State University West
Plains. If interested, please see your counselor by March 1.
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA TU Presidential Scholarship Criteria: senior, attending TU, National Merit Finalist, National Hispanic, National
Achievement Scholar, or top 1% of the ACT/SAT score, rank top 5% of class, interview, visit campus prior to March 1. Go to
www.utulsa.edu for more info.
Local Scholarships
**LAKEWOOD GARDEN CLUB is offering a two scholarships to Blue Springs South students - Lee’s Summit Residents only. $1,000.00
scholarships to students interested in the study of Botany, Horticulture, Ecology and/or allied subjects. Due: March 20 th.
BLUE SPRINGS CEA is offering a scholarship to a student of a parent that has been a CEA member for 4 consecutive prior to applying. If a
staff member has been in district fewer than 4 years he/she must have been a member for the duration of their employment. Due: Feb. 27.
TIP TOP TUX is offering scholarships to high school students. See http://www.tttuxprom.com/scholarship/ for details.
BLUE SPRINGS ART LEAGUE is awarding three continuing education scholarships to graduating seniors of the Blue Springs School District.
Applicants must be continuing education in the field of art. Due: March 6th.
BLUE SPRINGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION is offering a new long-term scholarship fund and application, 3 Cats. This is now available on the
Blue Springs School District website. This scholarship is renewable for 3 years.
TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is offering some new scholarships and making changes to the application process for
several. Access the applications for all of the scholarships available to graduating seniors by visiting the High School Scholarship page on
the website, www.thcf.org.
BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior planning to major in a business-related field, 2.75+ GPA, must have
attended the Blue Springs School of Economics some time during his/her years as a K-6 student, involvement in civic, community, or extracurricular activities. $500. Due: March 6.
BLUE SPRINGS SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 2.5+ GPA, been directly involved in planning,
conducting, or actively participating/supporting Blue Springs Special Olympics. $250. Due: Feb. 27th.
ANDERSON-BARTOLOTTA FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior planning to major in a construction-related field
(construction trades, engineering, technology, design, architecture, etc.), 2.75+ GPA. Deadline: Feb. 27th.
http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783.
BLUE SPRINGS CEA ARTISTS’ SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior art student. Submit a piece of art work to be displayed at the Gale T. Bartow
Administrative Center and possibly win $250. Deadline: Feb. 27th. Application at: http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
BLUE SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who works for a business that is a member of the Blue Springs
Chamber of Commerce or has a parent/guardian that works for a business that is a member of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce.
$500. Deadline: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
BLUE SPRINGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Crieria: senior who has financial need due to difficult circumstances, ambitious
& hard-working, may have been “left out of the loop” and may not otherwise apply for a scholarship. $1,000 and renewable for up to 3
more years. Deadline: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
BLUE SPRINGS MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, financial need, grades/ACT, work experience and/or activities and
community service. $500. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
CHARLES & JUDY QUALKINBUSH SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, grades, financial need, involvement in activities, leadership, and/or work
and community service. $200 - $500. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
DEVIN BRANCH MEMORIAL ROTC SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who has participated in the ROTC program for at least 2 years in high
school, 3.0 GPA. $1,000. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
DON GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Senior planning to major in education, financial need, GPA/ACT. $1,000. Due: Feb. 27 th.
http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
DR. PAUL KINDER CEA SCHOLARSHIP – Senior, GPA/ACT, work experience. $500. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
DR. PAUL KINDER MSTA SCHOLARSHIP - Senior, GPA/ACT, work experience. $500. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
JANN LINK MEMORIAL GOLF SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior girl who played golf on the high school golf team and plans to attend a 4-year
college. $2,000. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
JEAN SWANSON ROYSE SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senor planning to major in elementary education with an emphasis in reading, 3.0 GPA.
$500. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
PAM MARQUEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who intends to major in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,
Child Psychology, or a related field; 3.0 GPA. $1,000. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
RUSTY HODGE/ROLLAND STUDIOS SCHOLARSHIP – Senior, 3.0 GPA, strong citizenship, involvement in activities. $1,000. Due: Feb. 27th.
http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
STAYTON & PATRICIA PARR SCHOLARSHIP – Senior, grades, financial need, activities, leadership, and/or work experience and community
service. $200 - $500. Due: Feb. 27th. http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
SUPERINTENDENT’S BSEF SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, financial need, grades, work experience. $500. Due: Feb. 27th.
http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
TEACHER OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior planning to pursue a career in education, 3.0+ GPA. $500. Due: Feb. 27 th.
http://www.bssd.net/Page/15783
BLUE SPRINGS WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - Criteria: senior girl, financial need, grades/ACT, activities, community service and/or
work experience. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 3.0+ GPA, plans to pursue a human healthcare
major (does not include Dentistry, Psychology, Social Work, or Sports Medicine). $2,000. Due: April 1.
WALT TOLSON SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior involved in a high school sport for at least 2 years, 1.9+ GPA. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
VOY SPEARS ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended Voy Spears for at least 3 years, 3.0+ GPA, member of BSSHS
PTSA. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
BSSHS FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB COLLEGE AWARD – Criteria: senior who participated in the football program for 3 years, 3.0+ GPA,
member of BSSHS Booster Club. $500. Due March 31.
HOME SWEET HOME REALTY SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, no GPA requirement! $250. Due Feb. 27.
DANIEL YOUNG ELEMENTARY/LINDA JOHNSON CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended DYE, grades,
activities, honors & awards. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended Moreland Ridge, 3.0+ GPA, member of BSSHS
PTSA. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended Brittany Hill, 3.0+ GPA, member of BSSHS PTSA. $500.
Due: Feb. 27.
ROD’S SPORTS & APPAREL SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 2.5+ GPA, must be involved in at least 2 BSSHS activities. $500. Due:
Feb. 27.
THOMAS ULTICAN ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended TUE for at least 2 years, current member of BSSHS
PTSA, grades, financial need. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
WILLIAM BRYANT PTA BOOK AWARD – Criteria: senior who attended William Bryant Elementary for at least 1 full year, member of BSSHS
PTSA, 3.0+ GPA, activities. $250. Due: Feb. 27.
JACKIE HANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 3.0+ GPA, involvement in art, creative writing, or FACS. $1,000 - $2,000. Due:
Feb. 27.
THOMAS C. LOCKE SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 3.0+ GPA, activities. $1,000. Due: March 1. http://www.thcf.org/wpcontent/uploads/2013/01/EJC-Locke-Scholarshp-Packet.pdf
DAVID A. CROMWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior planning to attend a 4-year public college in Missouri, grades, ACT,
activities, work experience, financial need. $1,000. Deadline: Feb. 27th.
JASON STONE CREATIVITY SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 2.0+ GPA, planning to major in art or creative writing. $1,000. Due: March 1.
http://www.thcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Stone-Scholarship-Packet.pdf
DELTA WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended DWMS, grades, ACT, activities, community service,
and/or work experience, financial need. $350. Due: Feb. 27.
CHAPEL LAKES ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended Chapel Lakes for at least 3 years, 2.5+ GPA, must be a
member of the BSSHS PTSA. $500. Due: Feb. 27th.
DOLORES PRIDDY SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended Chapel Lakes Elementary for at least 2 years, 3.0+ GPA. $500.
Due: Feb. 27th.
CORDILL-MASON ELEMENTARY/FLOYD DUNAWAY BOOK AWARD – Criteria: senior who attended CME for at least 3 years, current
member of BSSHS PTSA, grades, ACT, financial need, activities, community service and/or work experience. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended FSE, 3.0+ GPA, member of BSSHS PTSA. $500. Due:
Feb. 27th.
JOHN E. O’BRYANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who participated in the Lee’s Summit Baseball Association for at least 3
league seasons, 2.75+ GPA. $1,000. Due: March 1. http://www.lsbaseball.com/obryant.htm
LUNAR BOWL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, financial need, grades, ACT, activities, community service and/or work experience. $500.
Due: Feb. 27th.
BRIAN BORGSTADT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who plans to attend MU, grades, ACT, activities, community service and/or
work experience. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who is the child or grandchild of a Blue Springs School District
employee and plans to major in education. $500. Due: Feb. 27.
CORDILL-MASON ELEMENTARY/ALAN MICHELSON SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior who attended CME for at least 3 years, member of
BSSHS PTSA, grades, ACT, activities, community service and/or work experience. $1,000. Due: Feb. 27.
JIMMY MEYERS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior baseball player who has played on the American Legion Fike
499 or Blue Springs A’s teams. $1,000. Due: March 31.
BLUE SPRINGS PTA COUNCIL/GALE T. BARTOW SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, member of BSSHS PTSA, financial need, grades & ACT.
$500. Due: Feb. 27
RUSTY HODGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRACK & XC – Criteria: senior who has participated in XC OR track for 3 years, varsity letter
winner, 3.0 GPA, 21+ ACT, and performed and placed at a conference meet. $500 - $1,000. Due: Feb. 27.
RAYTOWN-LEES SUMMIT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, 2.0+ GPA, financial need, activities and/or work
experience. $500. Due: March 30.
BLUE SPRINGS MUSIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, member of a HS music performing ensemble in good standing, be in the
top 50% of your graduating class, family must be a current member of the BS Music Boosters. $500. Deadline: Feb. 27.
BLUE SPRINGS FORD – Criteria: senior, grades, ACT, financial need, activities, community service and/or work experience. $1,000.
Deadline: Feb. 27th.
BLUE SPRINGS ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, grades, ACT, attendance, financial need, leadership experience, community
service. $2,000. Due: Feb. 27th.
BLUE SPRINGS ROTARY CLUB – PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, grades, ACT, attendance, financial need, leadership
experience, community service. $2,000. Due: Feb. 27th.
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH PTSA BOOK AWARD – Criteria: senior, 2.0+ GPA, member of BSSHS PTSA, grades, ACT, activities, community
involvement, and/or work experience. $250. Due: Feb. 27th.
BLUE SPRINGS JAYCEES/LLOYD SCHRYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: senior, financial need, grades, ACT, work experience,
activities, community service. $500. Due: Feb. 27th.
TIP TOP TUX SCHOLARSHIPS – Open to seniors. Multiple awards ranging from $1,000 - $5,000. Deadline is March 1. Application available
at: http://www.tttuxprom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Scholarship-Application-2015.pdf.
National/State/Metro Scholarships
**KCLSA SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, 3.0+ GPA, top 25% of class, 1 page biographical statement, majoring in the legal field. Due: Feb. 20
**MO WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, female, involvement in golf; MWGA, MSHAA and other organizations,
school/community involvement, essay. Go to www.mowomensga.org for application. Due: March 14
**180 MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, under a physician’s care for a spinal cord injury, transverse myelitis, spina bifida,
neurogenic bladder or ostomy. Go to www.180medical.com/scholarships for application. Due: June 1
**HURRY** PHIL ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, pursuing a degree in business, science or math, must attend 1 of 9 listed
colleges/universities in MO, non-tobacco, alcohol or drug user, need, demonstrate ability to complete a goal and desire to persevere.
Due: Feb. 4
**MOACAC BRAXTON RETHWISCH SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, grades, ACT score, essay, overcome an obstacle. Due: March 6
THE GREATER KC HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT FUND is awarding college scholarships to Hispanic high school throughout the greater KC area.
Due: March 1. Criteria: hispanic, permanent address in the Greater KC area, exhibit proven academic merit, financial need, community
involvement, accepted or enrolled in a fully accredited college or university and the applicant must be enrolled as a full time student. To
begin the application process, visit www.growyourgiving.org.
MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY is set for June 7-27. This will be an exciting three week adventure for Missouri’s young artists who are
presently high school sophomores and juniors. Actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists, and creative writers who have a passion for and
commitment to their art are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to create a cultural community and explore the arts through
interdisciplinary classes, performances, workshops, and extracurricular activities. Student applications accepted until March 6. The online
application is available on the MFAA website.
MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD OPTION (ROTC) - Contact SGT Morris to begin the application process; Missouri Army National Guard
Recruiter at (816) 719-8633. General eligibility requirements are as follows: must be a U.S. Citizen, minimum of 17 years of age and a JR in
high school, no moral or personal convictions, and plan on becoming a full time college student. Benefits include: 100% FREE college Tuition
Assistance, Non-Deployable, $10,000/ Year Room and Board, $1,200/ Year Books & Lab Fees, $500/ Month ROTC Stipend, $712/ Month G.I.
Bill and kicker, $293/ Month Drill Pay, Unlimited Job Opportunities After College, Management Experience, and Mentorship/ Development.
THE ELLIS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, attend one of the participating colleges (list on website), 2.5+ GPA, show respect,
discipline and appreciation for helping others, need. If interested, go to www.theellisfoundation.org for more information. For nomination
information, see Mrs. O’Donnell for username & password. Due by February 15.
MO SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (MSPE) Criteria: senior, preparint to attend an approved school of engineering. Go to
www.mspe-wc.org/scholarships for more information and the application. HURRY!!! Due: Feb. 2
JAMES L & NELLIE M WESTLAKE SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, need, 2.5+ GPA. HURRY!!! Due by Feb. 1 Go to
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/Westlake for application
SALLIE MAE is offering Good Things Come to Those Who Plan reward to three families. For more information visit Facebook.com/SallieMae
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: senior, dedicated both inside & outside the classroom, drive for positive change in
your community. Due: Feb. 27 Go to http://buickachievers.com
ATHNET SPORTS RECRUITING SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: senior, played high school athletics, will be full-time student at two or four year
college. You do not need to be an athlete at the college level. Go to www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm for more
information. Due: June 1
MO GAMING ASSOCIATION PROJECT 21 SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: write article or create a poster or video addressing the issue of underage
gambling. For more information, go to
http://www.missouricasinos.org/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/files/2015_Project_21_Application.pdf for more
information. Due: March 1
KC ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS Criteria: senior, pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certificate in either Diesel
Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, 2.5+ GPA, essay, attendance & involvement in school/community activities. Due: March 2.
HY-VEE FOUNDATION Criteria: senior, working for Hy-Vee on or before Sept. 15, 2014 OR dependent of Hy-Vee employee who has a
minimum of six months employment as of Sept. 15, 2014, personal statement, accomplishments in academics, activities, arts and athletics,
community service and future postsecondary plans. Go to www.hy-vee.com for application and information. Due: Feb. 10.
AXA host a scholarship- AXA Achievement Community-Due: Feb. 1 Scholarships Criteria: senior, active in community, led a project that
benefits others, overcome personal challenges. Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more info.
CHRISTIANCONNECTOR.COM Criteria: log on, request information and automatically be entered in the @2,500 scholarship drawing.
MISSOURI AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS – 7 scholarships ranging in dollar amounts from $500 - $1,000. Deadline is April 20.
Applications available at http://www.missourilegion.org/molegion_019.htm.
NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: 3.5+ GPA, apply & be accepted for the 2015-2016 academic year at one of the WACE
partner Institutions (colleges). Co-op is working to earn hands on experience in your career field while attending college. Go to
www.waceinc.org for application and more information. Due Feb. 15. However, deadlines for colleges vary, so act quickly!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
THE MISSOURI COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS will again operate the College Connections Center in KC. They will assist high school grads who
do not know for sure if they are college bound for fall. There will be someone who is knowledgeable with the college application process
and assist in other areas. There is no cost for this service. The center will be open June 1-July 31. To pre-arrange an appointment visit
collegeconnections.missouri.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI is offering the BIOME- Biology Intensive Orientation Program program for its second year. It is a six-day,
residential, intensive academic program designed to increase academic success for students majoring in the Biological Sciences. It will be
held August 16-21. For more information visit their web page at: http://biome.biology.missouri.edu/
MISSOURI YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM is a unique career leadership training program for individuals with disabilities ages 16-21 being
offered July 26-30 at MU. Participants are selected from their communities to cultivate leadership, citizenship, social and career
development skills during the leadership conference. Go to: http://disability.mo.gov/gcd/ylf.htm for details. Due: March 1
UMKC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE will offer a Summer Scholars Program July 13-July 31. The program will provide an introduction to the field of
medicine for high school juniors and seniors. This will be a three-week experience designed to attract students from groups who have been
traditionally under-represented in healthcare professions, including economically disadvantaged, minority and rural students. Applicants
must currently be a sophomore or junior and attend public schools in the KC Metro area. See the Counseling office for more details.
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS is offering an Engineering/STEM camp designed for high
school students who excel in math, science and technology courses and are interested in pursuing engineering, architecture or a related
field in college or a military service academy. This year’s camp runs from June 25-July 1. See the Counseling office for more details.
MO CHAMBER EDUCATION FOUNDATION will be hosting the 19th annual Leadership in Practice statewide leadership development camp
on June 21-24, 2015. Leadership in Practice is one of the state’s premier leadership emersion programs for students between their
freshman and sophomore years. Students must submit the application and any letters of recommendation by April 1, 2015. Contact
[email protected] or 573-634-3511 if interested.
MU is offering a summer science opportunity for students in chemistry and biochemistry. The Chemistry Immersion Program (CHIP) is a
two-week program at the University of MO in Columbia. CHIP teachers will teach the chemistry and biology concepts and laboratories to
students attending CHIP. It is designed to prepare students to be successful in collegiate chemistry, biochemistry, and/or biology. There is
a $150.00 registration fee. For more information visit chip.missouri.edu. Applications and supplemental information can be submitted via
email at [email protected].
UMKC DESIGN DISCOVERY WORKSHOP – Run by the UMKC Dept. of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Design. June 8 -11 @ UMKC.
Another way for interested high school students to explore the design disciplines and find out what it would be like to major in one of
UMKC’s programs. Visit http://info.umkc.edu/aupd/design-discovery-program/ to find out more.
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY SUMMER SEMINAR – June 7-12 or June 14-19 @ the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Get the first-hand
academy experience both inside and outside of the classroom. Open to current juniors. Cost is $300. Deadline is Jan. 31 st. Info and
applications at: http://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/outreach-programs/summer-seminar/.
WASH U SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS – Architecture Discovery Program – July 12-25; Portfolio Plus Program – July 12-Aug. 1.
http://www.samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege
YALE YOUNG GLOBAL SCHOLARS – Study on the Yale campus with Yale students and professors. Sessions in: Politics, Law, & Economics
(June 23-July 6); International Affairs & Security (July 9-22); Science Policy, & Innovation (July 25-Aug. 7). Application deadline is Feb. 26th.
http://globalscholars.yale.edu/
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
MAXOutreach is a free service that distributes job openings to organizations who help people find work. To check out the job openings go
to www.maxoutreach.com/jobs.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
BAC Local Union15 Apprenticeship and Training is conducting an 8 week Pre-Apprenticeship training program sponsored by the
International Masonry Institute. Requirements: must be physically capable of performing at work, provide a copy of their high school
diploma, provide a copy of your birth certificate and have a valid driver’s license. For application contact Tammy Stuhlman 816-595-4135.