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High School: Counselor's Corner

Counselor's Corner

Kathi Boden, Student Success Coordinator

*The Sons of the American Legion Scholarship application has a slight change. Please use the updated form now posted on this site.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP applications are now posted on this web-site. Check back frequently! They are listed towards the bottom of the page by the deadline dates so be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don't miss any opportunities!

Welcome to the Counselor's Corner. Here you will find information about: ACT Registration, financial aid, scholarships, and college searches. There are more scholarship applications becoming available this time of year. These are listed in the order they have arrived across my desk, not according to deadline, so scroll down the entire list!

*A relatively new resource from the U.S. Department of Education about continuing education for students (of all ages) and parents is College.gov. The purpose of this site to engage, inform and inspire students about continuing in post-high school education.

*A site to utilize for conducting a college search is AnyCollege.com.

Please check often for updates and contact me at school if you have questions about the content on this page!

2009-2010 ACT DATES

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required

April 10, 2010	March 5, 2010	March 6 – 19, 2010
June 12, 2010	May 7, 2010	May 8 – 21, 2010

Cost : $32.00

Thunder Ridge School Code: 171-580

To register, go to www.actstudent.org or see Mrs. Boden for a paper packet. There are fee waivers available for students who qualify.

There is also test prep available online or from Mrs. Boden.

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA PIN Registration www.pin.ed.gov

Priority Deadline for Kansas - Received by April 1

SCAM ALERT!!!!! Unfortunately, there are people out there trying to take advantage of students and parents trying to get financial aid for college. Don't pay for help to find money for college! Commercial financial aid advice services can cost well over $1000. You might have heard or seen these claims at seminars, over the phone from telemarketers, or on-line:

"Buy now or miss the opportunity." Don't give in to pressure tactics. Remember the "opportunity" is a chance to pay for information you could find yourself for free.
"We guarantee you'll get aid." A company could claim it fulfilled its promise if you were offered student loans or a $200 scholarship. Is that worth a fee of $1000 of more?
"I've got aid for you; give me your credit card or bank account number." Never give out a credit card or bank account number unless you know the organization you are giving it to is legitimate. You could be putting yourself at risk of identity theft.

For more information on scholarship scams:

www.studentaid.ed.gov/LSA

www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs

www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams

www.ftc.gov/consumer

Try these Free Sources of Information:

The U.S. Department of Education's Web site: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
The Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID or brochures at www.edpubs.org
Other federal agencies: www.students.gov
Your state education agency

Don't Pay for the FAFSA - Several web-sites offer help filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for a fee. These sites are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education !

To request college transcripts from Cloud County:

Go to Cloud County Community College web-site at www.cloud.edu/. Select Academics, select Academic Services, select Transcript Request or see Mrs. Boden for a copy of the request form.

Senior Scholarship Information:

All scholarship information that comes to me will be posted on this web-site. If there is a flyer, those are posted on the bulletin board in the senior hallway.

Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech PRIMO Scholarship: PRIMO consists of marketing and public relations employees of independent telephone companies across Kansas and the surrounding states. PRIMO awards three $500 scholarships to students who are attending an accredited Kansas university, community college, or technical school. A parent/guardian must be a customer of a KS PRIMO member company to apply for this scholarship. Applications are available at www.nex-tech.com or www.ruraltelephone.com, located under the scholarships tab or see Mrs. Boden for an application. The completed application must be received by Rural Telephone's office in Lenora by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010.

Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger Memorial Baseball Scholarship: Applicant must be a boy who has participated in Kansas American Legion Baseball program and be an above average student. Only high school seniors, college level freshmen or sophomores who are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school in the State of Kansas will be considered. Scholarship amount $500. See Mrs. Boden for an application. Deadline is July 15.

Paul E. Flaherty Athletic Scholarship: Eligibility requirements - any boy or girl who has participated in some form of High School Athletics; must be an above average students; be a high school senior, college level freshmen or sophomores who are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school. Scholarship amount is $250. See Mrs. Boden for an application. Deadline is July 15.

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS: The following scholarships are national and Kansas scholarships that are available to high school seniors, college level freshmen or sophomores who are in need of educational assistance, and are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university or trade school located in Kansas. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran; the parent(s) must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organizations are also eligible if the parent's dues were paid up at the time of death. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically, and must show a high school transcript with grade point averages. Go to www.legion.org/scholarships or http://www.ksamlegion.org/ see Mrs. Boden for the various applications.

Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship: This scholarship is to reward and encourage student who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. There are four $500 awards available for the 2010-2011 school year. The scholarships are designed as follows; one per school type: four-year public, four-year private, community college, and technical/vocational. These scholarships must be used at a KACRAO member institution (see list on web-site.) Eligibility: applicants must be a senior at a Kansas high school, a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, and a minimum ACT of 22. For more information and application go to www.kacrao.org or see Mrs. Boden. Deadline March 12.

Kansas Grain and Feed Association Scholarships: One Dub and Inez Johnson scholarship for $500 and five KGFA scholarships for the amount of $1000 will be awarded. These are available to students attending any college or university and pursuing any field of study. Requirements - applicants should be high school graduating seniors, self-starters, possess excellent academic credentials, be good school and community citizens and a strong desire to continue their education. Applications are available at www.KansasAg.org/KGFA under Membership and Benefits. Deadline March 12.

Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship - Kansas Golf Foundation will award five scholarships for 2010-2011. This is an academic scholarship, but in order to be eligible, a student must have participated in junior golf activities, including high school golf. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors based on academic performance, leadership, a written essay and financial need. The grant is $1250 per school year and is renewable for up to four years. Recipients must attend a Kansas college or university, including community colleges. Scholarship details and a downloadable application form are available at www.kansasgolf.org - click on "Kansas Golf Foundation: and follow the links for "Scholarships". Deadline April 2.

Steven Harper Scholarship Eligibility - Kansas high school seniors who will be attending a Kansas college and majoring either in natural resources or photography curriculum or university students enrolled in photography or natural resources curriculum. Click on the scholarship title to open application. Deadline April 15.

Kansas County Clerks' and Election Officials' Association Scholarship Eligibility - high school seniors, college freshmen or sophomores majoring in Journalism, Political Science or Communications. This year there will be twelve $500 scholarships. See Mrs. Boden for an application. Deadline April 2.

Vietnam Veterans of America Hays, Kansas Chapter 939 Scholarship Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. The applicant need have no connection with a Vietnam Veteran. Eligibility - students who have been reasonably conscientious as students, though not necessarily distinguishing themselves in academics and students who have been employed for pay throughout most of their high school careers. See Mrs. Boden for an application. Deadline April 15.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

TO ACCESS THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE SCHOLARSHIP TITLE.

TO FILL OUT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CLICK ON SCHOLARSHIP NAME, TYPE DIRECTLY INTO ADOBE AND PRINT. Adobe Reader required. Download for free from http://get.adobe.com/reader OR see Mrs. Boden for the scholarship application.

Agra Lions Club Scholarship High school seniors that live in the Agra community (area) may apply. Return completed applications to the Farmers National Bank in Agra by March 15, 2010.

D.C. Duer Scholarship Eligibility - Any citizen of Smith County. Graduates may apply. Deadline March 30.

Carl and Marth Grauerholz Memorial Scholarship Amount is $5000 and is renewable up to 3 years. Must be a currently enrolled senior at Thunder Ridge High School senior with at least a 2.0 GPA enrolling in a 4-year college or university. Deadline March 31.

Carl and Martha Grauerholz Memorial Scholarship RENEWAL FORM

Arnold "Tarzan" Levin Memorial Scholarship Amount is $5000 and is renewable up to 3 years. Must be a currently enrolled senior at Thunder Ridge High School with at least a 2.0 GPA enrolling in a 4-year a college or university. Deadline March 31.

Arnold "Tarzan" Levin Memorial Scholarship RENEWAL FORM

Edward G. Beckman Scholarship Eligibility - student who has resided in Smith County within the last 5 years. Must be an undergraduate pursuing an education in the fields of science engineering, physics, biology or health care. Deadline April 1.

Martin F. Caulkin Scholarship Any Smith County Kansas graduating senior who will graduate in the top 1/3 of their class and attending a college or university within the state of Kansas. Deadline April 1.

Margaret Nelson Castle College Scholarship Eligibility - any senior residing in Smith County planning to attend an accredited college or university. Deadline April 1.

Margaret Nelson Castle Vocational Scholarship Eligibility - any senior residing in Smith County attending an accredited vocational-technical school. Deadline April 1.

Bill and Julia Thomas Charitable Trust Scholarship Eligibility - resident of Smith County Kansas. There are different categories to apply for: college or university, vocational school, or medical/nursing school. Needs to be printed on 8"x13" sheet. Deadline April 1.

Schwandt-Kastle Future Leader Scholarship Amount is $1000. Eligibility - any Thunder Ridge senior graduating in the current academic year who attending any two or four year public or private accredited college or any vocational technical school. Deadline April 1.

Thunder Ridge Educational Association Scholarship Eligibility - Thunder Ridge High School students with at least a 3.0 GPA intending to enter the teaching profession. Deadline April 1.

Fred Marran Post #166 American Legion Scholarship Eligibility - Applicants shall be children or grandchildren of a member of Fred Marran Post #166 or Legion Auxiliary. Deadline April 1.

Fred Marran Post #166 Sons of the American Legion Scholarship Eligibility - Applicants shall be descendants of American Legion members or SAL members with first consideration going to active SAL members. Deadline April 1.

Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust Scholarship Eligibility - High school seniors are NOT eligible to apply. Applicant must be a graduate of Kensington High School, Eastern Heights High School or Thunder Ridge High School and pursuing a post-secondary education and planning to attend an accredited university, junior college, or vocational technical school. Deadline April 1.

Fred Marran Post #166 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Eligibility - Applicants must be children or grandchildren of members of Fred Marran Post #166 or Auxiliary. Deadline April 15.

Fred Marran Post #166 American Legion Auxiliary Vada Bonnett Scholarship Eligibility - Seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA planning to attend a four-year college in Kansas (consideration for community college). First consideration will go to American Legion or Auxiliary descendants. Deadline April 15.

USD #110 Vada Bonnett Scholarship Eligibility - Thunder Ridge senior that was a Kensington student for the 2007-2008 school year, or a Kensington graduate within the last ten calendar years. Applicants also must be in the top 1/3 of their graduating class or have a 3.2 minimum GPA. Graduates must be in good standing with their college and have at least a 2.0 GPA and be a full-time student. Deadline April 15.

PEO Chapter AE Merit Scholarship for Smith County - the form is being updated so don't use the previous form. Check back for the new form soon.

Dale Dennis Excellence in Education Award Sponsored by the Miller-Kilmer Fund. Eligibility - applicant must be a Thunder Ridge High School senior. Deadline April 15.

L. Kent Culbertson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility - High school graduates whose families are residents of Phillips County and are attending a four year accredited college or university in Kansas and are enrolled in the school of agriculture or business. Deadline April 15.

Jesi Sue Gordon Memorial Scholarship Eligibility - students graduating from USD #110 with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Deadline April 25.

Rathert Foundation Scholarship Fund Eligibility - Any Thunder Ridge High School senior in good standing. Deadline May 1.

Theodore W. and Ruth A. Levin Charitable Trust Scholarship (This is the Ted Levin Scholarship) Eligibility - Thunder Ridge High School seniors (may be renewed if you are a recipient). Deadline April 1.

Pro Ag Marketing Scholarship Eligibility - Student must be graduating from Thunder Ridge High School and actively involved in FFA and/or 4-H. Preference will be given to students pursuing an agricultural disciplined degree from a university, college, or vo-tech. Student must hold a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher while at Thunder Ridge. Application is available at www.proagmarketing.com. Click on News and select Downloads. Deadline is April 19, 2010.