SENIOR BULLETIN #13 - April 2010
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SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you a History
Buff? Enjoy Politics? Government or Military Service in your Future?
Visit
www.gwcf.org or call Washington Crossing Foundation at 1-215-949-8841.
Scholarships from $1000 to $7500 are available.
SINO-AMERICAN
PHARMACEUTICAL SCHOLARSHIP
The SAPA Scholarship & Excellence in
Education Scholars will award a one-time $1,000 tuition payment based on
merit to an outstanding student who will pursue careers in life sciences.
Criteria: Must have a GPA above 3.3, minimum SAT score of 2000 and be in the top ten of the class. For more
information, visit
http://www.sapaweb.org.
Deadline: April 30, 2010 G.O.
CINCINNATI
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation has help
thousands of students to achieve their dream of a college education. The
criteria for a scholarship will be determined by the donors from community
organizations, businesses, and individuals. Most scholarships are
“need-based”, and will help to cover the cost of education after all other
federal, state, and campus-based aid have been awarded. G.O.
Deadline: April 30, 2010.
THE
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
The Ernest E. Just Scholarship will award monies to
deserving and aspiring African-American male students. Recipients must
exemplify excellence in Maturity, Citizenship, Scholastic Ability and
Leadership. Must have at least a 2.5 or higher GPA. Deadline: April
30, 2010 G.O.
**CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
The William K. Schubert, MD Minority Nursing
Scholarship is to increase diversity of registered nurses at Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The program grants awards of $2,750
per year. Students must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Deadline: April 30, 2010. G.O.
**NORTHROP GRUMMAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
The Northrop Grumman Corporation will award two
$10,000 scholarships to any student interested in pursuing an engineering
career. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Deadline: April 30, 2010
**THE
BRUCE YEAGER SCHOLARSHIP
Two recipients of this
scholarship will receive $500 each; one student attending The University
of Toledo and one student attending Bowling Green State University. The
students must display friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and
excellence. G.O. Deadline:
August 31, 2010
SIGMA
PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY
Multiple Balanced Man
Scholarships will award scholarships to outstanding freshmen males
attending one of the following colleges next year: The Ohio State
University, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, University of
Toledo or Bowling Green State University. Deadline:
Various G.O.
**THE
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
Blue & Gold Guarantee
Scholar Award Program is offering free tuition for students with a 3.0 GPA
and Pell eligibility. For additional information,
www.ohiomentor.org/applications/university of_toledo/apply.html
Deadline: May 1, 2010
**EXXONMOBIL
BERNARD HARRIS MATH & SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Four scholarships for
two males and two females, with a value of $5,000 each, will be awarded to
two African American and two Hispanic students. Criteria include evidence
of leadership skills or community service in the area of Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and your commitment to pursue a
career in a STEM field with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. Deadline:
May 14, 2010 G.O.
THE
GRANT C. ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
This foundation will
award two “last dollars” funds to academically worthy and financially
eligible students attending a non-proprietary college full-time who have
overcame a hardship and has written an essay either explaining their
career/life goals, or their hardship. Deadline:
May 15, 2010 G.O.
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
Every
male student living in America and U.S. citizen is required to register
with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday. It
is his legal and civic responsibility and it’s the law! Register
with Selective Service
www.sss.gov.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR FOUNDATION
Future Latino Leaders Law
Camp will be held July 3-11, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
Deadline: May 1, 2010
G.O.
UNIVERSITY
OF CINCINNATI
Emerging Ethnic Engineers
Program will increase the awareness and interest of underrepresented
ethnic students relating to engineering, and increase the number of these
students who will be admissible to the college. Deadline:
May 3, 2010 G.O.
CENTRAL
STATE UNIVERSITY
Summer Transportation
Institute will expose students to new frontiers and adventures such as
highway design, transportation of people and cargo, intermodalism, laws,
regulations, safety, and career opportunities. Session will be held from
June 13, 2010 to July 9, 2010. Deadline:
May 7, 2010 G.O.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COLLEGE
WORKS PAINTING
Marketing positions
available. Make your own schedule. 8-10 Hours per week. Contact Bethany
at
330-704-6625.
JUNIOR OPPORTUNITIES
HANOVER
COLLEGE
Many summer programs
available. For more information, visit
www.hanover.edu/summaryacademy.
LEWIS & CLARK
COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM
The Fir Acres Workshop
in Writing and Thinking is an experience in writing as a liberal art.
This two-week summer residency program will be held from June 27-July 9,
2010. Visit
www.lclark.edu/org/firacres.
ALFRED
UNIVERSITY
Many summer programs
offered starting July 18 through July 24, 2010. Visit
www.alfred.edu/summer for additional information.
BARNARD
COLLEGE
Summer in New York
City, a Pre-College Program at Barnard College of Columbia University,
offers a four-week program and several one-week options to sample
pre-college courses while exploring NYC both in and out of the classroom.
Visit
www.barnard.edu/pcp for details. Programs start June 27 – July 24,
2010.
BOSTON
COLLEGE
As a Boston College
Experience student, you will test yourself by taking college-level courses
with undergraduate students while you explore various subjects.
Applicants must have demonstrated superior academic ability with high
motivation, emotional stability and social maturity. Applicants must
supply secondary school grades, PSAT or ACT scores, and a recommendation
from the principal or counselor. For additional information, call
(617) 552-3800 or
e-mail
bce@bc.edu.
OHIO
STATE ENGINEERING WOMEN’S SUMMER
CAMP
Pre-College summer
programs will be offered. Applications and further information are
available through the following link:
http://wie.osu.edu/content/wie-pre-college-programs.
OHIO
UNIVERSITY HONORS
ACADEMY
This is a competitive
program best suited for high achieving, self-motivated students who are
capable of doing college level work. Session will be held from June 21 to
July 23, 2010. Detailed information regarding the program, fees and
application process is available at
www.outreach.ohio.edu/honorsacademy/index.htm.
Deadline: April
30, 2010.
UNIVERSITY OF
DAYTON
Summer Honors:
Experience Engineering Camp for students with a 3.5 or above GPA.
Participants will explore areas of engineering, designing and building
robots in a week-long project, solving real-world engineering problems and
networking with experienced engineers. Camp will be held July 18-23,
2010. Applications are available at
http://engineering2.udayton.edu/shi.
HIRAM
COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM
Four academic courses
available: The Emerging Writers Workshop in Creative Nonfiction, The
Hiram Genomics Academy, The High School Leadership Conference, and The
Hiram Institute of Theatre.
Visit
www.hiram.edu/summerathiram. Deadline:
May 14, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF
CINCINNATI
University of
Cincinnati’s Economics Center is offering a
Free 3-week Summer Program (June
14, 2010 – July 2, 2010.
Participating juniors will earn 3 transferable college credit hours from
the University of Cincinnati for
completing the Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL2) program.
Limited to 30 students. Only strong applicants with demonstrated academic
success and leadership skills should apply. Additional information:
https://www.economicscenter.org/student/t12.
Deadline: May
22, 2010
CARNEGIE
MELLON UNIVERSITY
Carnegie Mellon
College is hosting Pre-College Programs in Fine Arts: Architecture, Art,
Design, Drama, and Music on June 26-August 6, 2010. For additional
information:
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
OHIO UNIVERSITY-
ATHENS
The Junior Executive
Business Program for Diverse Students will be held on June 19-26, 2010.
For an application,
www.cob.ohiou.edu/jrexecutive.
POINT
PARK UNIVERSITY
A two-week summer
program called “Camp Hollywood” will be offered to students interested in
Cinema and Digital Arts. During this program, each student writes,
directs and edits a short film. Students can participate as either
commuters or, for those who want to experience “college life”, as
residents in the university’s dorms. For additional information:
nchipman@pointpark.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF
VIRGINIA
Academic Enrichment
Four Star Camps for additional information visit
www.4StarCamps.com.
VANDERBILT
SUMMER ACADEMY
Information and
application is listed on their website –
http://pty.vanderbilt.edu.
WRIGHT
STATE UNIVERSITY
Summer Academic
Residential Camps and Institutes Pre-College Programs which includes
Anatomy & Physiology, Archaeology, Engineering, Forensic Science, Law &
Legal System, Nursing, Performance Theatre, Personal Communication, Poetry
and Writer’s Palette, etc. For additional information:
www.wright.edu/academics/precollege.
HISPANIC NATIONAL
BAR FOUNDATION
Future Latino Leaders
Law Camp is a week-long program held in Washington, DC and provides students with
the opportunity to learn more about the legal profession and more. Minimum
requirement GPA 2.5
Visit web site,
www.hnbf.org. Deadline: May
1, 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS
JOYCE IVY
FOUNDATION
Female students have
an opportunity to receive a scholarship to attend a summer academic
program at an Ivy League or equivalent college. Summer scholars will
enable them to spend between two and eight weeks studying under faculty at
leading institutions including Harvard, Brown, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Johns
Hopkins, and Smith.
Applications are
online:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/
THE CINCINNATI
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU FOUNDATION
A renewable
scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded five students. Candidates will be
judged solely on how their essay displays their firm understanding and
commitment to ethics. You must describe a situation you faced that
greatly challenged your ethics and integrity, your sense of ‘right and
wrong’, those personal beliefs that shape the person you are and will be
in your future educational activities, communal life, and career.
Deadline: May 17,
2010 G.O.
OPPORTUNITIES
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY
Multicultural Student Leadership
Conference, “Ignite Your Potential” is designed for African-American,
Latino/Hispanic and Native American students. Must rank in the top 1/3 of
your graduating class, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or possess
exceptional leadership potential with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Conference
will be held on May 14-15, 2010. Please submit you name to your counselor
if you are interested. G.O.
URBANA
UNIVERSITY
The Shelton Leadership Challenge is a one
week summer experience for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. General
Hugh Shelton’s cornerstones of values based leadership – honesty,
integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility – are the
foundations of the experience. Additional online information
www.urbana.edu, search term “Shelton.” Deadline:
May 1, 2010
CENTRAL
STATE UNIVERSITY
Summer Transportation Institute will hold a
4-week program from June 13 – July 9, 2010. The purpose is to create
awareness and stimulate interest in the transportation industry. The
curriculum will expose students to new frontiers and adventures such as
highway design, transportation of people and cargo, intermodalism, laws,
regulations, safety and career opportunities. Scholarships are
available. Submit your name if you are interested.
Deadline: May 7, 2010 G.O.
HIRAM
COLLEGE
Four academic opportunities for students to
gain hands-on learning experiences in the following areas of interest:
The Emerging Writers Workshop in Creative
Nonfiction, The Hiram Genomics Academy, The High
School Leadership Conference (HLSC), and The Hiram Institute of Theatre.
For registration:
www.hiram.edu/summerathiram Deadline:
May 14, 2010
**CENTRAL
STATE UNIVERSITY
Institute of Urban Education is sponsoring
a two-week program for students interested in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) and have an interest in attending
Central State University on July 5 –
July 16, 2010. To register:
www.regonline.com/web_duboistalented_tenth_stem_education_academy
Deadline: June 7, 2010
THE SUMMER
BOARDING SCHOOL – WOLFEBORO
Summer academic program to assist students
acquire study skills, habits and confidence necessary for success. Program
run from June 30 to August 11, 2010. Additional information:
www.wolfeboro.org
EARLHAM
COLLEGE
Explore-A-College Program is designed to
let you “practice” going to college, take a class taught by an Earlham
professor, develop college-level discussion, research, and time management
skills. This program will run from June 20 – July 3, 2010. Visit
www.earlham.edu/~eac. Deadline:
June 1, 2010
**UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Minority Engineering and Technology
enrichment camp for males. Applicants are required to have a 3.0 or
higher GPA. Students will be selected through a competitive process for
the limited spaces available. Questions:
maceo.cofield@notes.udayton.edu. Deadline:
May 30, 2010
HEBREW
UNIVERSITY
Government and
Politics in Israel offers an opportunity to study government, politics and
society with an emphasis on the Israeli context. For additional
information -
http://maxa.convio.net/site/R.
NYU
STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE,
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Music Business Summer
Institute: What Makes A Star? Two sessions: June 28-July 2, 2010 and
July 12-16, 2010.
Application and fee
information visit
http://steinhardt.nys.edu/music/business/programs/summer/star.
UCLA
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND
ARCHITECTURE
Many Art Institute
sessions beginning June 20 and ending July 30, 2010. Sessions include:
Design/Media Art, Painting/Drawing/Photography/Sculpture, Dance-Theater
Intensive, World Music, etc. For additional information visit
kbuck@arts.ucla.edu.
THE EXPERIMENT IN
INTERNATIONAL LIVING
Cross-cultural summer
abroad programs run in 29 countries in Europe (The Americas, Africa, Asia,
and Oceania).that empower young people to become responsible global
citizens and engaged youth diplomats. Experiment Program Opportunities
include Cultural Immersion, Cooking, Photograph, Ecology, etc.
Deadline: May 1,
2010 G.O.
SUMMER STUDY
PROGRAMS
The Summer Study
Programs offers students the opportunity to undergo a gradual transition
into college life in a “non-pressured” summertime atmosphere. Additional
information: http//www.summerstudy.com
UNIVERSITY OF
CINCINNATI
College of
Engineering and Applied Science for Women will host a summer program to develop
creativity, as well as, provide an opportunity to meet and speak with
working engineers and computer scientists. The camp starts on July 26 –
July 30, 2010. For more
information – visit
http://www.eng.uc.edu/prospectivestudents/summercamp/women/.
THE BRONFMAN YOUTH
FELLOWSHIPS IN ISRAEL
BYFI is a fully
endowed fellowship that is among the most prestigious programs available
to outstanding Jewish students of all backgrounds. This fellowship will
take place from July 5 through August 11, 2010.
Additional
information:
www.bronfman.org.
ENRICHMENT ALLEY
The website listed is
a database of summer programs, and it is searchable by type of program,
state, etc. Each listing has a brief description of the program
(including cost and application info), with the following link:
http://www.enrichmentalley.com.
NACAC SUMMER
WRITING PROGRAMS
Summer Writing
Programs available at various colleges. Information in G.O.
NATIONAL
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
FREEDOM CENTER
The Cincinnati Chapter
of The Links, Inc. and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
are accepting applications for the new 2010-2011 class of Links, Inc.
Youth Docents. This program requires an 18-month commitment, combines
themes of cooperation, courage, perseverance and freedom to aid in
developing leadership, presentation, communication and critical thinking
skills. For additional information, visit
www.freedomcenter.org.
ART WORKS
Art Works is hiring
talented students ages 14-19 in the visual arts.
www.ArtWorkscincinnati.org G.O.
CATHOLIC COLLEGE
TOUR
College visits around
Philadelphia area – Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Gwynedd-Mercy,
Holy Family University, Immaculata
University, LaSalle University, Manor College, Neumann University,
Rosemont College, St. Joseph’s University, and Villanova University – July
19 – July 23, 2010. For more information, call Peter
Schauster (610) 902-8551 Deadline:
May 1, 2010
**DRAKE
CENTER
Drake’s 411 Program
offers students the opportunity to explore several disciplines in
healthcare. Applicants must have at least 2.5 GPA and be in good
standing. Program begins: June 14, 2010 – July 30, 2010. G.O.
Deadline: April
26, 2010
OPEN HOUSE
HANOVER
COLLEGE
Many programs are
available from June 13-18, 2010 and June 20-25,
2010. Visit
http://www.rivers.hanover.edu or
www.summeracademy@hanover.edu.
JACOBS
UNIVERSITY
Careers in
engineering, research, business, public affairs, politics, media and
more. Visit
www.jacobs-university/open-house. Campus Visits: September 25, 2010
and April 30, 2011.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Two six-day summer career exploration
programs: July 17-22, 2010 &
July 24-29, 2010. Gain hands-on
experience in information technology, computers, engineering, business,
science and art. Visit
www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF to apply. Deadline:
April 30, 2010.
SKIDMORE
COLLEGE
Summer Pre-College
Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts July 3–August 6, 2010.
www.skidmore.edu/precollege
GENERAL INFORMATION
Go See Campus is a
free resource for planning campus visits and making the most of the
college search. You will be able to find schools by location, majors, get
college reviews, and the advice you need.
Explore
www.GoSeeCampus.com/professional.
Junior students and
parents: Information on merit aid at various colleges is available at
www.meritaid.com.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Bones Framed Pictures
& Plush have seasonal job opportunities for assemblers and general
warehouse workers. Candidates for order Pullers and support office help
must begin part-time paid training before summer vacation begins and be
able to work full-time during the summer. Preferred candidates score over
700 on the SAT math section.
Call Miss Green at
721-3550 if you have any questions.
VOLUNTEERS
**MAY 4, 2010 –
PRIMARY
Tracie Hunter for
Judge - Honk & Waive Volunteer Schedule – Thursday, 4/22, (4:30-6:30 p.m.)
@ West Galbraith & Hamilton Ave. & 6:00 p.m. – Hand-out yard signs and literature @ Integrity Hall on Seymour Ave.
Friday, 4/23,
(4:30-6:30 p.m.) Honk & Waive @ Montgomery & Kenwood Rd. – Saturday, 4/24,
(9:30 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.) – Hand-out
Literature @ 817 Windham Ave. for Community Forum & Sunday, 4/25, – Honk &
Waive and Literature Drop. Please call Cynthia Zellars 531-8006 for
additional information.
THE CHRIST
HOSPITAL
The Volunteer
Department is looking for reliable, self-motivated volunteers for the
summer. An orientation and training sessions are designed to insure you
are well informed about the hospital procedures, volunteer
responsibilities, and expectations. Deadline:
May 23, 2010 G.O.
HYDE PARK FARMERS’
MARKET
Anyone interested in
volunteering for set-up assistance on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. for approximately ½ to 1 hour.
They are open on
Sundays—June – October 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Contact Lynne Harris,
Co-Market Manager, at
lynneharris@fuse.net
STEPPING STONES
CENTER
This is an opportunity
to get your volunteer hours in. Volunteer training day for a first time
volunteer is Friday, June 11, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is a
requirement of 30 hours throughout the summer. Application and
registration forms are available in the G.O. Call 831-4660 (Ext.
27) for further questions.
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