Sharon Petrus, HS Counselor

September Scholarships

ACT Workshop – Focus on Learning Center in Columbia, Missouri is holding a one-day training course for students. The training provides an overview of all four ACT sub-tests: English, reading, math, and science; offers specifics for taking the new optional writing test; teaches students specific strategies for each test; and gives students the opportunity to practice using authentic ACT tests. $100.00 per student
For more information go to www.FocusonLearningCenter.com or call 573-875-5187

Drury University Bright Night 2005 – On Sunday, September 18 activities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a campus tour. Then students will have a pizza party with current students, will have time to explore campus, and will spend overnight in the residence halls. Monday, September 19 students will have breakfast, meet with a faculty member, attend an honors program presentation, attend an Alpha class, and have lunch.
www.drury.edu/brightnight
$15.00 register by September 9

Drury University Hammons School of Architecture – Architecture Awareness Day is Friday, October 21st. Students may attend architecture classes and design studios, may discuss emerging career trends, learn about educational and professional requirements for licensure, may tour displays of student work, and may talk with alums, faculty, and students. Students may submit an application on this day and the application fee will be waived.
Register online at www.drury.edu/archday.
Registration Deadline: October 14, 2005

Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest – Students in grades seven through twelve may enter the essay contest. This year’s theme is “What My Vote Will Mean to Me.” The essay must not exceed 350 words and must be legible written or typed on one side of the paper.
Postmark Deadline: December 1, 2005

NFAA (National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts) Awards - $10,000, $5,000, $500,000, and $3,000,000 in awards to be given.
Register on line at NFAA.ARTSAWARDS.org
Deadline: October 1, 2005

Outstanding Students of America – A scholarship program for high school seniors. No fee charged. www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com.
Deadline: October 15, 2005

Presidential Classroom – July 15-22 Juniors of Seniors may be nominated to attend the Presidential Classroom. This program gives student leaders from around the world the opportunity to explore issues of international relations, diplomacy and the changing world economy. Cost $1,250

Regional College Fair – Tuesday, October 4th, from 4:30 – 7:30 at the University Plaza Convention Center, Springfield, MO. Over 100 representatives from a variety of colleges and universities will be present.

SAE Engineering Scholarships – All applicants must: be a high school senior at the date of application, intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science, be a citizen of the United States at the time of application, meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scored as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship.
Apply on-line at http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
Deadline: December 1, 2005

Truman State University Fall Premiere – During the Pall Premiere representatives from various activities and organizations will be available to answer your questions about co-curricular opportunities, student volunteers will conduct tours of campus, and students will have the opportunity to explore several of Truman’s residential facilities. Registration required. $3.00 per person fee.
To register online go to http://admissions.truman.edu/RSVP.asp
Deadline to register is September 14th

University of Missouri – Rolla Open House – UMR will offer its Fall Open House on October 15 and again on November 12th. Smaller visit days will be Miner Days October 3, October 17, October 21, and October 28th.