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News from the School Counseling Office

May 7, 2012

(*new information)

General Information:

YWCA of Vermont

What:  Camp Hochelaga - opened to LGBTQQ and allied youth, ages 13-22
Where: South Hero, Vermont

When:  August 12-18, 2012

How Much:  $350.00 for the week and includes all lodging, meals, materials, and transportation assistance.  Sliding fee scale.  No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.  $25.00 Registration fee.

Register online at www.camoutright.org; questions call 802-865-9677 or on the web at info@outrightvt.org

The American Legion – Law & Order Cadet Training Program – June 24-June 29, 2012.

Students currently a Junior or Senior, Boy or Girl, with a minimum age of 16 years of age, should contact his/her nearest American Legion Post for Sponsorship.

Information and application form are available in the School Counseling Office.

Deadline:  May 11, 2012.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2011-2012

(Scholarships applications are available either in the School Counseling Office or on-line)

*Mad River Lodge #77 – Scholarship Application

Eligibility:  Financial need

• Furthering their education
• Preference is given to family members of Masonic organizations
• Students from the Med River Valley

Award:  (2) Two $500

Deadline:  May 20, 2012 (applications available in the School Counseling Office)

*The Alchemist

Eligibility:  Students who were directly impacted by Tropical Storm Irene flooding.

• Seniors whose families’ homes were damaged or destroyed
• Forward an essay describing how you and your family were impacted by Irene.  Let them know how your experience has impacted your financial plan for secondary school

Award:  $3,000

Deadline:  Wednesday, May 16, 2012.  (E-mail essay to Jennifer Kimmich: office@alchemistbeer.com)    

*Winooski Lodge #49

Eligibility:  Graduates of HUHS, residents of Waterbury or Duxbury

•           Financial need of the applicant and his or her attitude towards the value of further education in community service are two important criteria considered by the selection committee

Award:  $250.00

Deadline:  June 1^st (applications available in the School Counseling Office)

Mad River Valley Rotary Scholarship
Eligibility: Recipients must be Harwood Union or Green Mountain Valley School students
· Graduating in the Spring of 2012, and living in the towns of Moretown, Fayston, Waitsfield or Warren, Granville 
· Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better
Awards: (1) $8,000 scholarship payable over 4-years
(2) $2,000 Scholarship
(3) $2,000 Biederman Scholarship
(4) $2,000 Brightenback Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2012 (applications available in the School Counseling Office)

Harwood Boosters Club Scholarship

Eligibility:  Students who demonstrate a positive attitude towards the value of high education.

Award:  Three scholarships will be awarded

Deadline:  May 31, 2012.  (Applications available in the school counseling office)

Griffin & Rutledge Construction Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:  Students who will be continuing on to a tech program or college

• Student who demonstrates a positive attitude towards the value of furthering their education.

Award:  None given

Deadline:  May 25, 2012.  (Applications available in the school counseling office)

Dascomb P. Rowe Scholarship

Eligibility:  Financial Need

• Scholastic Achievement; School Activity Involvement
• Community Service and/or employment
• Been accepted at an institution of higher learning

Award:  (2) $3,000

Deadline:  May 29, 2012 (Applications available in the School Counseling Office) Completed application need to be returned to Monique in the School Counseling Office before the deadline

Knights of Columbus – Father Logue Scholars Gift Award

Eligibility:  Members of St. Andrew Parish, Waterbury, Vt.

Award: $500

Deadline:  Before May 20^th.  (Applications available in the School Counseling Office)

Waterbury Rotary Club

Eligibility:  Students need to include a letter and/or resume with their application.  The letter should include but is not limited to: reasons for applying, school activities, extra-curricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement, and plans for future studies.

·        Please include any involvement in Rotary related programs that you may have participated in or are currently participating in.

Award:  Non given

Deadline: Must be postmarked no later than May 11, 2012.  (Applications available in the school counseling office)

Waterbury Grange #237 Scholarship

Eligibility:  Plan to attend a school of higher education starting Fall 2012

·        Be a resident of the Towns of Harwood Union School District

Award:  $500

Deadline:  May 25, 2012 (applications available in the School Counseling Office)

Stowe Theatre Guild Scholarship

Eligibility:  Contributed to theatre, on and off the stage

·        Should have been involved with at least one Stowe Theatre Guild show, behind the scenes or on stage

·        Plans to continue their education, or enrolled in further education

Applicants should send a one-page essay explaining how theatre has impacted their life and his or her educational plans.  A resume of your participation in all shows or other artistic endeavors, along with your contact information should be included.

Deadline:  May 15, 2012 (Application can be submitted by e-mail to leslie.anderson@stowelawyers.com

Imagine America Scholarship

Eligibility:  Must graduate in 2012 with a GPA of 2.5 or above and enroll in a participating career college

·        Applicants may also be requested to demonstrate commitment to community service and/or financial need.

·        Planning to attend a career college participating in the Imagine America scholarship program.  (Participating career colleges are listed at www.imagine-america.org)

Award:  $1,000

Deadline:  Apply anytime online beginning January 1, 2012 at www.imagine-america.org. (Information available in the school counseling office)

Harry Cutting American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

Eligibility:  Student must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great grandchild, or legally adopted child) of a US veteran who served his/her country.

Award:  $500

Deadline:  May 15, 2012 (Applications available in the School Counseling Office)

Harry Cutting American Legion Post #59

Eligibility:  The son/stepson, daughter/stepdaughter, grandson or granddaughter of a member in good standing of the Post #59 American Legion Family

·        GPA of 2.5 or higher, show acceptance to an institute of higher learning and indicate attention to attend that institution within the first year after high school graduation

Award:  Two $500 scholarships

Deadline:  May 15, 2012 (Applications available in the School Counseling Office)

Vermont Grocers’ Association Scholarship

Eligibility:  a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited two or four year postsecondary school or plans to attend for the first time an accredited two or four-year postsecondary school in 2012

·        A Vermont resident or affiliated with a VGA member in Vermont

·        Demonstrate financial need and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

·        Be the dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company owner or employee located in or with responsibility for Vermont

·        Be an employee of a VGA retail member store

·        Employee must be employed a minimum of 15 hours per week or 750 hours per year; and have been employed at a VGA retail member store or member company for a minimum of one year at the time the student applies for a scholarship

To Obtain an Application:  Call the VGA Office: 800-842-8503; e-mail info@vtgrocers.org or donna@vtgrocers.org

Rena Chernick Scholarship – (formerly the Mountain Gardeners Scholarship)

Eligibility:  Graduating senior who has demonstrated knowledge and experience in forestry, environmental, landscape design, farming and/or horticulture and will incorporate those skills in their future studies or career

• Must be entering a college or technical college with a major in forestry, botany, environmental, and/or horticulture studies

Award:  $2,000

Deadline:  May 27, 2012 (applications available in the School Counseling Office or “Family Connection” in Naviance)

A River Runs Through It Garden Club Scholarship

Eligibility:  Entering a college or technical college with a major in forestry, botany, environmental science, agricultural studies, horticulture and/or landscaping design

Award:  $500

Deadline:  May 29, 2012.  Submit your essay describing your plans for the future in your chosen field to Clair-Ann Shepard at cashepard@aol.com or mail to 285 Jenny Davis Road, Waterbury, Vt. 05676.  Description available in the School Counseling Office or “Family Connection” in Naviance.

2011-2012 SAT and SAT Subject Tests Calendar

(Register online at sat.collegeboard.com)

Free practice tools at sat.collegeboard.com/practice

Test Dates                               Tests                                        Regular Registration              Late Registration

June 2, 2012                            SAT & SAT Subject Tests        May 8, 2012                            May 22, 2012

ACT Test Dates for 2011-2012

(Register online at www.actstudent.org)

·         No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February test date.

News from the School Counseling Office

March 7, 2012

(*new information)

General Information:

*Students 9-11, 2012 Governor’s Institute of Vermont Summer programs

Programs include: 

The Arts – Castleton State College – June 24-July 8, 2012

Engineering – University of Vermont – July 21-July 28, 2012

Asian Cultures – University of Vermont – June 24-June 30, 2012

Math – University of Vermont – June 17-June 22, 2012

Environmental Science & Technology – University of Vermont – June 24-June 30, 2012

Information Technology – Champlain College – June 23-July 1, 2012

Current Issues and Youth Activism – School for International Training – June 26-July 7, 2012

Applications are available in the School Counseling Office or on-line at www.giv.org after that date. 

Applications from all nominees are due to the School Counseling Office on or before March 21^st (with a non-refundable $25.00 application fee from each student unless accompanied by a completed financial aid application)

Two (2) students will be chosen for the Arts Program and one for each of the other programs.  Any questions please speak with your School Counselor.

 Juniors/Seniors

Drive for Excellence – Win a new car!

Students bring report cards to the Burlington Auto Group facilities on Shelburne Road to register.  Their grades and attendance will be recorded and kept on file.  For perfect attendance, students receive (3) three entries into the contest; for each “A” students receive (2) entries; and for each “B” students receive (1) entry.  At the end of April 2012, they will choose 75 finalists at random from all entries received.  One lucky student will drive away with a new car at the Grand Prize Giveaway in May 2012.  Registration is available online at BurlingtonCars.com.

 The American Legion – Law & Order Cadet Training Program – June 24-June 29, 2012.

Students currently a Junior or Senior, Boy or Girl, with a minimum age of 16 years of age, should contact his/her nearest American Legion Post for Sponsorship.

Information and application form are available in the School Counseling Office.

Deadline:  May 11, 2012.

 SAT Prep Course – will be offered at Harwood
Session II – 3:00 – 5:20 pm, Mondays April 30^th, May 7, 14, 21 and Tuesday, May 29^th (Aligns with test on Saturday, June 2^nd.)

Registration forms are located in the School Counseling Office.  The fee is $170.00(check made out to HUHS Continuing Ed); includes books, computer use, instruction (Cambridge Educational Curriculum)

 Juniors & Sophomores

College Pathways ’12 – a free college planning event for high school juniors and sophomores and their parents.  Workshops include: writing an essay that stands out; strategies for the SAT/ACT tests; creating a college list that fits you and demystifying financial aid.  Registration opens February 1, 2012.  Visit on the web at www.vsac.org/CollegePathways

Locations:  Saturday, March 17 at Saint Michael’s College

                     Saturday, March 24 at Castleton State College

                     Saturday, March 31 at Lyndon State College

 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2011-2012

(Scholarships applications are available either in the School Counseling Office or on-line)

*Central Vermont Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

Eligibility:  Planning to study in one of the following professions:

Practical Nursing          Registered Nurse           Medical Technologist Pharmacy                               X-ray Technician        Physical & Occupational Therapist       Dental Hygiene                     Radiology

Award:  Ten $2,500
Deadline:  May 1, 2012 (Applications available in the School Counseling office)

 *Sons of the American Legion – Dennis Comi Scholarship

Eligibility:  Any student who is planning to attend a trade school or technical college and

Whose grandfather, grandmother, step grandparents, father, step father, mother, step mother, adopted parents or grandparents and brothers or sisters are members of the American Legion Family
Award: One $1,000 and One $500
Deadline:  April 15^th applications are available in the school counseling office

 American Legion Auxiliary – Parley Nurses Scholarship

Eligibility:  Applicant must be entering a Nursing field (RN or LPN) to be eligible   Son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, great-grandson or great-granddaughter of a veteran
Award:  $500Deadline:  April 2, 2012.  Applications available in the School Counseling Office

 Members Advantage Community Credit Union – Francis Henry Memorial Scholars
  Eligibility:  A member of the Credit Union;   Academic excellence;·        Extracurricular activities;  Community Service;   Financial Need

 Award:  $500
Deadline:  May 4, 2012.  Applications available in the School counseling Office

 Vermont Federal Credit Union

Eligibility:  Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program (minimum 12-credit semester or full-time equivalent)
 Studies must begin within one year of receiving the award
  Be a Vermont Federal Credit Union Member

Award:  Four (4) $2,000
Deadline: Postmarked by April 6^th, 2012 and received by April 12^th, 2012.  A completed application can be found on their web site www.vermontfederal.org

 Harry Cutting American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

Eligibility:  Student must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great grandchild, or legally adopted child) of a US veteran who served his/her country.

Award:  $500

Deadline:  May 15, 2012 (Applications available in the School Counseling Office)

 Harry Cutting American Legion Post #59

Eligibility:  The son/stepson, daughter/stepdaughter, grandson or granddaughter of a member in good standing of the Post #59 American Legion Family

·        GPA of 2.5 or higher, show acceptance to an institute of higher learning and indicate attention to attend that institution within the first year after high school graduation

Award:  Two $500 scholarships

Deadline:  May 15, 2012 (Applications available in the School Counseling Office)

 University Mall 2012 Scholarship of Excellence

Eligibility:  Graduating senior from a high school in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, or Washington County

·        Must be able to provide written acceptance and intent of full-time enrollment in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, trade school, or university for the 2012-2013 school year.

·        Required Attachments:  Current Resume; most recent report card; two, completed essay questions; three official letters of recommendation; cop of pages 1 and 2 of your parents’ or guardians’ most recent income tax return; official high school transcript with GPA

Award:  Five (5) $5,000

Deadline:  March 30, 2012.  Applications available in the School Counseling Office or on-line at www.umallvt.com.

 Vermont Golf Association Scholarship

Eligibility:  High School senior, be a resident of the State of Vermont and accepted at an accredited undergraduate program at a two-year or four-year college or university.

·        Must be in the top 40% of his or her graduating class or have a GPA of at least 80.0 and combined SAT score of at least 1,500

·        Have a strong connection to the game of golf; have a need for financial aid

Award:  $4,000

Deadline:  April 20, 2012.  Applications available in the school counselor office and on-line http://atvtga.org/scholarshipapp.htm  

 Alice Angney Scholarship

Eligibility:  Vermont high school senior demonstrating a commitment to furthering their education after graduation

·        The selected student will have demonstrated leadership and service to his or her community, academic achievement and initiative in overcoming a specific challenge or challenges

Award:  $1,000

Deadline:  March 23, 2012 (applications available in the Student Services Office)

 *Washington County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

Eligibility:  Must be a resident of Washington County

·        Plan to major in Education

Deadline:  April 6, 2012 (applications available in the School Counseling Office)

 Vermont Grocers’ Association Scholarship

Eligibility:  a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited two or four year postsecondary school or plans to attend for the first time an accredited two or four-year postsecondary school in 2012

·        A Vermont resident or affiliated with a VGA member in Vermont

·        Demonstrate financial need and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

·        Be the dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company owner or employee located in or with responsibility for Vermont

·        Be an employee of a VGA retail member store

·        Employee must be employed a minimum of 15 hours per week or 750 hours per year; and have been employed at a VGA retail member store or member company for a minimum of one year at the time the student applies for a scholarship

To Obtain an Application:  Call the VGA Office: 800-842-8503; e-mail info@vtgrocers.org or donna@vtgrocers.org

 The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:  Academic Excellence & Aptitude for studies

• Have a GPA 3.0 or high
• Involved in a balance of community & school activities

Visit:  www.phillips-scholarship.org for detailed information about applying for the scholarship and to download the application by visiting the Prospective Applicants page.

Award:  $3,000 to $10,000

Deadline:  Postmarked Deadline of May 1, 2012

 Rena Chernick Scholarship – (formerly the Mountain Gardeners Scholarship)

Eligibility:  Graduating senior who has demonstrated knowledge and experience in forestry, environmental, landscape design, farming and/or horticulture and will incorporate those skills in their future studies or career

• Must be entering a college or technical college with a major in forestry, botany, environmental, and/or horticulture studies

Award:  $2,000

Deadline:  May 27, 2012 (applications available in the School Counseling Office or “Family Connection” in Naviance)

 A River Runs Through It Garden Club Scholarship

Eligibility:  Entering a college or technical college with a major in forestry, botany, environmental science, agricultural studies, horticulture and/or landscaping design

Award:  $500

Deadline:  May 29, 2012.  Submit your essay describing your plans for the future in your chosen field to Clair-Ann Shepard at cashepard@aol.com or mail to 285 Jenny Davis Road, Waterbury, Vt. 05676.  Description available in the School Counseling Office or “Family Connection” in Naviance.

 The American Legion of Vermont Scholarship

Eligibility: US Resident

• Accepted at an approved and accredited school or college at the time of consideration

Award:  Charles Barber Scholarship - $1,000               Ray Greenwood Scholarship - $1,500

   Ten (10) $500 Awards

Deadline:  April 1, 2012.  Applications available in the School Counseling Office

 Montana State University – Bozeman - Fall 2012 Non-Resident Freshman Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded automatically to non-resident freshman applicants if they meet test score parameters.

1)                  Apply for admission

2)                  Have official ACT and/or SAT scores dent to Montana State ASAP

Check out the website for the most up to date scholarship award parameters for fall 2012 Freshman.  www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml

Visit days for 2011-2012 academic year

            March 23, 2012

Online registration is available at www.montana.edu/admissions/msufriday.shtml.  1-888-MSU-CATS

2011-2012 SAT and SAT Subject Tests Calendar

(Register online at sat.collegeboard.com)

Free practice tools at sat.collegeboard.com/practice

Test Dates                               Tests                                        Regular Registration              Late Registration

May 5, 2012                            SAT & SAT Subject Tests        April 6, 2012                           April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012                            SAT & SAT Subject Tests        May 8, 2012                            May 22, 2012

ACT Test Dates for 2011-2012

(Register online at www.actstudent.org)

·         No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February test date.