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Located in the far right corner of our beloved Media Center, you will find books to expand your knowledge of colleges and technical schools. The computer at the end is specifically for filling out college scholarship applications and doing research for careers and colleges on-line. There are books to inform you of what classes are offered at what schools and which classes will get you off on the right foot. Many Students don’t know where to get information for the schools they may want to attend after they graduate, this is the place. More information will be available as this section develops. Please check back soon.
I have been doing some research on good sites to look at for scholarships. I found a site that has been really helpful to me. www.fastweb.com . All you have to do is create an account and they will help you find a school. They show you all kinds of scholarships and their deadlines. There is a resource page to look at with tips on how to write your essay and the most effective way to tell your story.
Some New Scholarships I have found include:
Prom
Wishes by "P" Scholarship Program
http://www.promwishescatalog.com/service.cfm?page=scholarship
Pilot
International Foundation Scholarship
http://www.pilotinternational.org/html/foundation/rfn.shtml
Stuck
at Prom Contest
http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/
Holocaust
Remembrance Project Essay Contest
Fountainhead
Essay Contest
http://www.aynrand.org/contests
HEAR
ME Project HIV/AIDS Story Writing Contest
Common
Knowledge - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Scholarship
http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Home&Subpage=MovieScholarship
Common
Knowledge September High School Internet Challenge
http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=FindScholarships&Subpage=HSAcademicSeries
Kentucky
Educational Excellence Scholarship
Kentucky
Tuition Grant
Optimist
International Essay Contest
http://www.optimist.org/default.cfm?content=members/mbrcdpa5.htm
Scholarships
for Unusual Talents
Bridget Kulla
From www.fastweb.com
Shaquille O'Neal earned a basketball
scholarship to Louisiana State University. The 2005 Nobel Prize Winner in
physics, John L. Hall, won a science scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University.
But you don't have to be a basketball star or science wiz to win money for
college. Scholarships designed for students with unique talents can help fund
your degree.
Skateboarding
Do you know what an Ollie is? Can you do a 50-50 grind, kickflip or nose
wheelie? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may be eligible for
the Patrick
Kerr Skateboard Scholarship. Applicants for this award must submit an essay
on how skateboarding has had a positive impact on their lives. One scholarship
winner receives $5,000 and three winners receive $1,000 each to attend the
college of their choice as full-time students.
Rodeo
Whether you're a barrel racer or a bareback rider, your rodeo skills could rope
you a scholarship. Institutional awards, like Colorado
State University's rodeo scholarships, are usually reserved for students on
the school's rodeo team. Private awards, like the San
Angelo Rodeo Scholarship, give students more flexibility in their college
choice, but often have other requirements, like county of residence.
Internationally-known scientist and cancer researcher, Dr.
Raymond DuBois, won a rodeo scholarship to Texas A&M University, which
helped start his successful career in medical research. He has called it one of
the most important awards he has ever received.
Puppetry
Pinocchio may not be your style, but if you have an interest in puppetry, it
could help you pay for college. The
Connecticut Guild of Puppetry offers the Margo Rose Scholarship for students
involved in puppetry who wish to attend the National Puppetry Conference. Unima-USA,
the American chapter of the theatre organization Union Internationale de la Marionette,
offers scholarships for students with experience in puppetry to study at the
Institut Internationale de la Marionnette in Charleville- Mezieres, France.
Since puppetry degree programs are rare, most scholarships in this field are for
private programs or for puppetry studies within a theatre arts department.
Chess
Chess stars could turn their winning moves into money for college. Several
colleges, including Texas
Tech University, the University
of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the University
of Texas at Dallas, offer promising chess players up to four-year,
full-tuition scholarships. The United
States Chess Federation provides information on chess tournaments and
available chess scholarships, both college and privately-sponsored. Casual chess
players, be warned, these scholarship programs are often very competitive.
"The scene is much more competitive than when I played," says Doug
Kasper, who was invited to apply for a UMBC chess scholarship in 1997, "The
landscape has changed dramatically."
Knitting
If you are nimble with knitting needles, consider applying for a knitting
scholarship. The American
Sheep Industry Association sponsors four scholarships for applicants who
submit a sample of an article of clothing they created completely with wool. To
be eligible for the Bernard Steur Scholarship at Philadelphia
University, you must be a textile engineering student with an interest in
knitting.
Rugby
Rugby may not be an official sport at most U.S. universities, but it can still
help pay your college costs. Rugby scholarships are offered at New
Mexico University, Texas
A&M University, Saint
Bonaventure University and many other colleges. Playing rugby can also send
you abroad. The Center for International Studies offers a rugby
study abroad program for students to study for one or two semesters in
Wellington, New Zealand and play in a local rugby club. A $500 scholarship is
available to make this program more affordable. Check with USA
Rugby for more rugby scholarships.
Your Own Research
Could your unique talent or unusual hobby help you land a scholarship? Maybe.
Try looking for organizations that coordinate or support the activity on a
regional, national or international level. You might be surprised what a simple Google
search will produce.
These books are available for checkout:
How To Succeed In College
After the SATs: An Insiders Guide to Freshman Year
What to Expect From College: A University Presidents Guide For Students and Parents
College Life
Outdoor Careers: Exploring Occupations In Outdoor Fields
Best Careers and Education Websites
But What If I Don’t Want To Go To College: A Guide To Successful Careers Through Alternate Education
The Kids’ College Almanac
College Majors Handbook
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers
Get A Jump! South: Your Planning Guide to Life After High School
The Perfect Interview
How You Really Get Hired
Goldmine: A Step-by-step Guidebook to Government and No-Cost Web Tools
Vocational School Manual
Two-year College Data Book
Four-year College Data Book
Financial Aid Guide
The New Workforce
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Guide To Career Training in Two Years or Less
Gallery Of Best Resumes
Gallery Of Best Cover Letters
Americas Top 101 Jobs For People Without a Four-Year Degree
College Catalogs:
Eastern Kentucky University Undergraduate Catalog
University Of Kentucky Bulletin
Morehead State University Undergraduate Catalog
Lindsey Wilson College Catalog
University Of the Cumberlands Undergraduate Catalog
Prep Books:
ACT Prep Books
ASVAB Prep Books
These Videos will be available to watch in the library:
Murray State University
Financial AID Services-ITT Technical Institute
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