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Colleges offering College Specific Scholarships

These highly regarded colleges and university's offer 4 year scholarships for students whom quailfy that only applies to that college/university.  Please see the list below!  These opportunities are awesome!  Remember to view these colleges websites and virtual tours to ensure they have the major you are interested in!

University of Virginia



Offers a Jefferson Scholarship in the amount of  $240,000 for four years!  If you are interested in out of state colleges please see me as I will nominate you for this Scholarship.  You must exhibit extraodinary intellectual range and depth and possess the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.  Please reflect upon your strength of schedule if you are considering being nominated!  Then see me as I am the nominator!  I may just nominate someone secretly too :-). If you receive such an honor you do NOT need to commit to U of V.  Yet, it gives you excellent options!

Go to www.jeffersonscholars.org to read more about the schoalrship and to view their online brochure.


Saint Michael's College

As a graduate of a Catholic High School, you may quailify for the $20,000 Four year Schoalrship that St, Michael's offers.  St. Michael's College is located in Burlington, Vermont.  This college wants to make afforadable Catholic Education at the Collegiate level.  They remain true to thier mission from 1904 by continuing to educate students in the light of the Catholic faith.  Tehy havea  strong community activist program.  PLease visit their website at: smcvt.edu for information reagrding majors and campus life!

If you are interested, please see me! 


Assumption College

Assumption College, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is offering a $2500 -$22,000 schoalrship per year for students who have graduated from Niagara Catholic High School.  Other criteria are; critical intelligence, thoughtful citizebshp and compassionate service.  Assumptions is a liberal arts college with 42 majors and 48 minors.  The newest programs are a new campus in Rome, Italy, criminology program, educatin double major,and sports management.

Go to www.assumption.edu for more in depth information on majors and college life at Assumption!

College Visits and Open Houses

There will be a virtual tour of many colleges in our surrounding area from 10-6-10/12.  Please take advantage of this opportunity especially if traveling to some of these colleges is difficult.

Simply follow the link and directions then posted!

Hi Educator,

I would like to invite your high school students to our free virtual college fair for the state of NY and surrounding states!  This fair is scheduled for October 6th-11^th.  The students can log on any time during this week and get information from many colleges.  There is a question and answer section for the students to get answer directly from college reps.  If you would like to offer your students extra credit for participating in this free college fair I can provide you a list of students from your school that registered and participated in the virtual fair, just e-mail me at tpendleton@collegefairsonline.com and let me know if you want a list.  The students must go to www.collegefairsonline.com to the students tab to register ASAP and we will send them a reminder e-mail the day before the fair starts.  This service is completely free and we would love to have your school and students join.   Please have your students register as soon as possible and choose the NY fair if they would like to participate.  If you would like to hand out flyers you can download them at the bottom of the student page on our website.  Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything.

Thanks,

Tamara Pendleton

Owner, College Fairs Online


LASELL COLLEGE

Location:  near Boston in Newton, Massachusetts
www.lasell.edu

OPEN HOUSE on Sunday November 2nd

Lasell continues to grow and thrive being noted as "the best kept secret near Boston" with a wonderful liberal arts program.  They recently celebrated the arrival of five new full time faculty in their growing programs which are Exercise Science, Communication Education, Criminal Justice, and Biology.  Their newest additional programs include multi-disciplinary and "knowledge perspective" courses.  Also, a new concentration in Entertainment Media within the communication major was added.  


Military Interest!

Learn more at todaysmilitary.com

There are many ways to serve in the Military with a plethora of employment opportunities,  The military also has HUGE financial aid packages, many with earning a wage.  Please see Mrs. Beilein for more information!

Video's of Insight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfvuF5qf9v0...Michale Jordan's rare interview of his success

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZuo3KcJflE...Mark Zuckerberg's Secrets to Success

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbOwTlHlQAs....Steve Jobs talks about success

BRAG PAGE

Questions for Mrs. Beilein

How to Write for a Scholarship

Scholarship Essay Guide/Essay

Master the Basics

Pay attention to details for a high quality essay.

Get organized.  Brainstorm to generate some good ideas and then create an outline to help you get started.

Demonstrate originality and creativity.  To catch the attention of a panel of scholarship judges, find a hook that will get the reader interested right away.

Show, don't tell.  For example, if you're describing an activity you participated in, don't describe it in general terms.  Be specific.  What duties did you perform?  What affect did it have on your life or the lives of others?

Develop a theme that fits the scholarship.  What of student is the sponsor looking for?  Include elements in your essay that complement the sponsor's expectations (without pretending to be someone you aren't).

Turn in a professional looking essay.  Write a second draft to catch the mistakes and better organize your thoughts.  If possible, type and doublet your essay.  Checking spelling and grammar.  Also, share your essay with friends, family, or teachers for another proofread. 

I Don't Know What to Write About!!

Personal Achievements

• Remember to personalize your experience.  For example, what makes the volunteer and community service you've performed unique?
• Do you still keep in touch with anyone you've helped?
• Talk about specific interactions you may have had  with others.  How did you influence their lives?
• How did your achievements reflect your values?  Why are your achievements important to you?
• Remember that judges want to hear from you as a person, not your resume. 

Academic Plans and Possible Major

• Instead of saying, "Math is my favorite subject," discuss a specific assignment or project that you worked on that sparked your interest and why.
• Avoid saying that you selected a major or career path to "help people."  What specific actions can you take to improve the lives of others?  Discuss specific values or ideas you want to develop once you get to college.

Background and Influences

• In there a person you wish to emulate with your chosen major or career path?  Someone who encouraged you to suceed?  Focus on specific qualities or actions that the person has inspired in you.
• Think about your friends and family, community, and the things you've learned outside of the classroom.  Pick specific people, incidents and learning experiences to write about that will let your personality come through.

Current Events and Social Issues

• Think about current issues or events in the news that you feel strongly about.
• Do you know a lot about a controversial topics?
• Do you know of someone who is directly invovled in an issue who might be able to provide insight?

All information taken from www.fastweb.com

More Tips: OPEN

http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/pdf/scholarships/Scholarship-Essay-Tips.pdf

JOBS/TRENDS

The following addresses the development in jobs and economic growth in the Niagara Region.  I attended the Niagara County Solutions Forum where many great leadership participated in making positive changes to our region.  Here are the results:

Top 3 Growing Jobs:

1)       Tourism - 5,000 jobs to be created

2)      Health Services – 22,000 jobs to be created

A.      Registered nurse

B.      Dental Hygenist

C.      Physicians

D.      Home health care,

E.       Etc…

3)      Manufacturing Base – 17,000 jobs to be created

A)     Skilled Trades

B)      Electrician

C)      Welder

D)     Mechanic

E)      Construction

*All of the above jobs will yield a LIVABLE wage vs minimum wage!!!  $40,000 and up!

Scholarships!!!

Welcome to the Senior Blog!!  

I am so excited to be working with all of you in order to facilitate your college planning.  This will require thorough research and direction on your behalf, but otherwise I am here to ease your anxieties and guide you down your path.  I am a firm believer you ALL have God given talents and now is the time to embrace them and  further develop these necessary skills.  Your destiny is what YOU make it!  If you think it, it will happen, but not without hard work, passion, and determination. 

“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” 

― Leonardo da Vinci  

a MUST WATCH!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfvuF5qf9v0

    

Scholarship Websites

These are search engines to help find a scholarship that fits your skills, goals, and experiences.  Remember to go "Phishing" on other Private and Public School Counseling websites for scholarships!!!

http://www.buffaloalliance.org/programs/scholarship/

www.fastweb.com

www.schoolsoup.com

www.collegeboard.com

www.scholarships.com

www.collegenet.com

www.google.com
www.niagaracc.suny.edu/scholarships

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

AES Scholarship

$500.00 ~ Students must submit an essay between 500 - 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What people, things and accomplishments do you need?

Submit essay to:scholarships@aesengineers.com 10/6/ 2014 There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. For additional information: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

2015 Ronald McDonald House Scholarship

On behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities, we would like to inform you that the deadline to apply for the 2015 RMHC Scholars Program is approaching! The last date to submit applications is January 20, 2015.  Students may apply online at www.rmhcnytristate.org

RMHC funds the largest scholarship in the NY Tri-State area, and this year, the organization is giving more than $725,000 in scholarship funds to local students. The program seeks to identify and support students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.

All students may apply regardless of ethnic heritage for the RMHC Scholars Program. (Asian, African American and Hispanic students are welcome to apply for the RMHC Scholars program provided they have not applied for any of the other scholarship programs that RMHC sponsors).

Private $1500.00 Scholarship for Higher Learning Award


Medialle College "I Heart NY"  Room and Board Scholarship $6000.00

Criteria:  High School Seniors visit www.medialle.edu/wny
Based on Average and financial need
Write a 250 essay telling them "Why I heart WNY" and the reasons why it is important to them in attaining a college education in our community.
Follow submission instructions per website.
Contact Jonathan Augustyn at 716-880-2200

Niagara Falls Uniformed Firefighter Local 714 and NF Fire Officers Association Local 3359
Criteria:  Any race, creed, or gender
-must have financial need
-must be a senior at NFHS or NC
-Well rounded individual with outside activities, sports, clubs, etc involvement
-good character
-must be attending/accepted to a 2 or 4 year college or university

DEADLINE: May 1
Bring to completed application back to Guidance
Pick up Application at Guidance


Character Excellence Scholarship 2015
Harvest Time Partners Foundation, in collaboration with The Character Council of WNY, is pleased to offer $1000.00 cash scholarships to three high school seniors who exemplify character in their daily lives and who will be attending college or trade school post-graduation.

Application deadline: January 31st
Download application at http://charactercouncilwny.org/scholarship
OR
See Guidance

AAA's 2015 Insurance Scholarship for WNY
This scholarship will be awarded to 6 high school seniors demonstrating excellence in academics and community involvement,  There are 3-$1000.00 and 3 $500.00 scholarships.  Please see guidance for the scholarship application.

Criteria: Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college
Have a 85% or above overall average
participate in extra-curriculars
Have a belief in the commitment to your community

The Horatio Alger Scholarship

www.horatioalger.org/scholarship

Recieve up to $22,000

Criteria:  2.0 GPA minimum

Involved in community service and extra curricular activities

A High School Senior

Exhibit a commitment to pursue a 4 year bachelor's degree

Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

Be a US citizen

2015 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Go to: www.NFIB.com/YEA to apply and for detailed criteria

Criteria:  Graduating High School Senior

Young Entrepreneur

Operate your own small business

Deadline to apply: December 18, 2014

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION: MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Go to: www.elks.org/enf/scholars

Criteria:  ANY High School Senior

US Citizen

Exhibits leadership and financial need

Varying denominations

Application deadline:  December 5, 2014

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELK FAMILIES

Go to:  www.elks.org/enf/scholars

Worth $4000.00 each

Criteria:  Child or grandchild of an ELKS member

Judged on core values such as; knowledge, charity, community service,and integrity

Application Deadline: January 30, 2015

Western New York Saftey Conference, Inc

The Board of Western New York Saftey Conference is offering college scholarships of up to $1000.00 to quailified high school students.  

Criteria are:  Senior attending college in the fall of 2015

Financial need will be considered

An essay which reflects your understanding of the importance occupational saftey and health

The impact laws and standards prtoecting workers have on your chosen career path

Deadline: January 5th

Please see Guidance for the applcation

Website: www.wnysc.com

WNY Mensa Scholarship Program The purpose of this email is to inform you about a scholarship opportunity for high school seniors. Please pass this information on to your students. The Mensa Education and Research Foundation scholarship program is open now, and students from your school are eligible to apply. Since your college-bound students are likely to be working on their essays now, it is probably a good time to inform them about this scholarship, as it is also based on writing an essay. There are several general scholarships available at the national and regional levels, and in addition to that, Western New York Mensa has another $500 local scholarship that will go to a student from our chapter's area. (Our area includes the Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie and Niagara counties, and the western areas of Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming and Allegany counties.) The application process is entirely electronic: all necessary information, as well as the application forms are available on the MERF website: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships The deadline for applications is January 15, 2015. Please feel free to use the attached flyer to inform your students about this scholarship program. Thank you for helping us spread the word. Mary Ann Kean WNY Mensa Scholarship Program Chair scholarship@wny.us.mensa.org Katalin McClure WNY Mensa Scholarship Program Assistant Chair Gifted Youth Coordinator giftedyouth@wny.us.mensa.org Download PDF leaflet:   http://wny.us.mensa.org/Scholarship2015.pdf •  Do you have clear career, academic and/or vocational goals? •  Will you be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the 2015-2016 academic year? •  Would scholarship funds help you achieve your goals? •  The Western New York Mensa chapter can accept applications from any eligible student in our area - you don’t have to be a Mensa member   The MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship Program is now open! Go to www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships to submit your application by January 15, 2015 Why apply? •  Scholarships are merit based; applications are judged solely by the essay submitted online. •  Scholarship winners receive their award check directly, enabling the funds to be used for the winner’s highest priority needs during the school year. •  It’s just really cool to have a MENSA Scholarship on your resume. The Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship program awards thousands of dollars every year to students. Since 1997, the Foundation has given more than $900,000 in scholarships. The amount of money available for awards is about $85,000 a year. In addition, many scholarships funded by local Mensa Chapters are awarded. Western NY Mensa usually awards one additional $500 scholarship to a local student. The Fine Print: •  Applicants are required to write an essay, up to 550 words, as well as fill out a general application. Eligibility requirements for a general Mensa Foundation scholarship include legal U.S. residency and enrollment at an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education for the 2015-2016 academic year. (HINT: pay attention to the guidelines, ensure you have a goal clearly stated and supported, and proof your essay before submitting it.) •  A number of Mensa Foundation scholarships are awarded with no restrictions regarding age, gender, academic grade point average or financial need, as long as the applicant resides in the area of a participating Local Group.  Most scholarships are based solely on an essay written by the applicant, and special category scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet specific academic or personal requirements. •  All applications must be submitted online on or before 11:59 p.m., Central time, on January 15, 2015. •  The Mensa Education & Research Foundation is a philanthropic, non-profit, tax-exempt organization funded by gifts from members of American Mensa and other donors. The scholarship program is possible due to dedicated Mensa volunteers across the country.  American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. The organization has more than 57,000 members in the United States. For more information about Mensa, or to apply for membership, visit www.us.mensa.org or www.wny.us.mensa.org. ### Background: Mensa is an international society of people whose only qualification to join is scoring at or above the 98th percentile on an IQ test. Mensa takes no stand on politics, religion or social issues. The organization has no opinions -- but our members usually do. We provide members with intellectual stimulation and the opportunity to socialize with other bright people locally, regionally, and nationally. There are currently more than 100,000 members in over 40 countries worldwide. American Mensa (www.us.mensa.org), with more than 50,000 members, is the largest national Mensa. Western New York Mensa (www.wny.us.mensa.org)  is a local chapter of American Mensa, which is part of Mensa International. Our group covers all of Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties; and parts of Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Allegany counties. The major cities in our coverage area are Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Jamestown. There are currently about 260 members in WNY. Press Contact:  pr@wny.us.mensa.org                                     2015 Credit Union Scholarship                                                                                           Criteria:   You must be a member of a particicpating New York credit union; if you are not please call 716-297-5944 or 716-695-1829 to learn how to join. You and your guardian must sign the Certification and Release Authorization (see guadiance) Submit your high school transcript documenting your GPA for grades 9-11 need SAT/ACT results a typed essay response in response to "people helping people" Your applicatation must be signed by a mangement level employee  Please see Mrs. Beilein or Mrs. Freeburger for the applcuation and essay question                   Deadline: January 31st, 2015 Check this out:                 AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Follow this link for the AXA scholarship!   http://bit.ly/1sJWJUG               Colleges Sports Recruiting Scholarship Who is eligible: Any current or former athlete.  You do not need to be a college bound athlete Future college student What to Write: Write a brief essay (1000 words or less) describing a moment where you took the role of a leader on the field, in the classroom or in the community.  Explain what you learned from that moment and how they have impacted you. Where to send the essay: Email the essay along with your name, college or university, year of graduation, and contact information (to notify the winner) to leadership@collegesportsscholarships.com

More Scholarships

Please follow all directions listed within each scholarship!

Late applications cannot be accepted!

Click the BLUE link under 'Other Information' to access the scholarship application & instructions.

Updated:  09/10/2014

Scholarship	Amount	Due Date	Other Information
AES Engineering  Scholarship	$500	10/06/14	Application: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Bulit by HQ Scholarship	$1000	12/31/14	Application: http://builtbyhq.com/scholarship/
Catching the Dream Scholarship Program	Amounts Vary	N/A	Information: Page 1
Varsity Tutors Monthly College Scholarship Contest	$1000 a Month	Ongoing	Application/Information: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship

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