Senior Newsletter #8
October 30, 2015
Susan Thompson Buffet Scholarship
This is the one we have been waiting for! Every student meeting the following criteria should apply for a Susan Thompson Buffet Scholarship. There are many of these scholarships given out each year.
Student Eligibility
To be considered for a scholarship from The Susan T. Buffett Foundation, a student must:
- Be a resident of Nebraska
- Graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED
- Achieve at least a 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA in high school
- 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- 80 on a 100 point scale
- Be a first-time freshman when entering college
- Students obtaining dual enrollment credits in high school are still eligible to apply
- Plan to attend any of the following Nebraska public institutions:
- Nebraska Community Colleges - Central, Metropolitan, Mid-Plains, Northeast, Southeast, or Western Nebraska;
- Nebraska State College System - Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State; or
- University of Nebraska - NCTA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, or UNO
- Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend school as determined by completing the FAFSA.
- Note: Students do not need to be Pell Grant eligible to qualify
- Students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $15,000 are encouraged to apply
- To calculate your EFC, use the College Funding Estimator
Click here for more information about the scholarship.
Click here for Application Requirements
The application will be available on November 1st.
There are 2 deadlines: February 1st - application, letters of recommendation, essay, and official high school (all of these will be uploaded to the application). March 15th - FAFSA Student Aid Report (the FAFSA cannot be completed until January 1st)
Say Thank You!
True Red Deadline Approaching
This year, the University of Nebraska Lincoln is starting a new initiative called True Red, which is designed to reward students who apply and are admitted to UNL early this fall. It’s their way of rewarding those students for showing dedication to their studies, their university, and their future.
Students who are admitted by November 2 will be enrolled in the True Red program and will get to enjoy:
- Expedited scholarship decisions.
- Early access to the housing contract and online room reservation.*
- Early access to sign up for the New Student Enrollment orientation.*
- Membership in the True Red Giveaway Club, with giveaways such as University Bookstore gift cards, Husker apparel, electronics, and more.
More About the True Red Program »
*To have early access the Housing Room Selector and New Student Enrollment registration, the student must first pay the $250 enrollment deposit.
Red Letter Day
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BeAMav Day
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Friday at WSC
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Apply2College Event
Seniors are invited to come to the library on the following dates to apply to college!
November 3rd - Northeast Community College, Central Community College, Joseph's College of Cosmetology, and University of
Nebraska Omaha
The listed colleges will have representatives there to help you apply. Students can apply to other colleges not listed. Counselors will be there to provide assistance as well. Students are encouraged to come during their open periods. Please get permission and a pass from your teacher if you are leaving class.
College Application Checklist - Students are strongly encourage to complete this checklist and bring it with you to the application day.
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2015, 10:30 AM
Library at Norfolk High School, Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, United States
Explore Northeast Day
The Explore Northeast Day will give you the chance to see the beautiful campus, talk with students, and hear about our programs and services. Come see why students love Northeast.
11th and 12th grade students will take a bus from Norfolk Senior High to Northeast Community College. Lunch and all fees will be paid for by the College Access Grant. Students must apply to attend the day. Please complete the application (click on "the application" or see the counseling center) and return it to the counseling center ASAP. There is limited space available so apply today! Students attendance, behavior in school, and current grades will be considered with your application.
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2015, 08:30 AM
Northeast Community College, East Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE, United States
Kansas State College of Engineering
1. Engineering Initiative Scholarship - a student must be admitted to K-State, must enroll in a College of Engineering degree program, and also apply for scholarships (go to www.k-state.edu/sfa/scholarships/) by November 1st of their senior year.
* 24-29 ACT/3.5 GPA or 1090-1320 SAT/3.5 GPA - $2,000 Renewable for 4 years ($8,000 total)
* 30+ ACT/3.5 GPA or 1330+ SAT/3.5 GPA - $4000 Renewable for 4 years ($16,000)
2. Heritage Scholarship - $32,000 renewable scholarship over 4 years. One parent or grandparent (biological or adopted) must have graduated from K-State. Awarded to graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Eligible students receive $8,000 per year.
3. Purple and White Scholarship or Honor's Scholarship - $32,000 renewable scholarship over 4 years. Awarded to out-of-state graduating seniors who have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and 24 ACT (1090 SAT). Eligible students receive $8,000 per year.
RHOP
The Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) is a cooperative program between Chadron State College, Peru State College, or Wayne State College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Students admitted into the RHOP program must be from a rural background. Typically, students need to demonstrate strong academic potential with preferred minimum ACT score of 24. The purpose of the program is to recruit and educate students from rural communities who plan to return to rural areas to practice. It represents a commitment and dedication to quality health care for the citizens of the state. Upon selection into the RHOP program, students who meet all the program requirements will be admitted into their specific program at the UNMC. Students are strongly encouraged and expected to practice in the rural areas of Nebraska. Students can apply to only 1 of the 3 campuses.
Benefits of the Program
If selected as a participant in the program each student will:
- Receive a full tuition waiver while enrolled at Chadron State College, Peru State College, or Wayne State College, provided the student maintains good standing within the RHOP program standards.
- Be given acceptance to the UNMC after their completion of PSC pre-professional curriculum.
- Follow a special curriculum at Peru State, or Wayne State College that will prepare the student for studies at UNMC.
- Have recognition of their desire to become a health care professional.
Programs and Application Deadlines:
Chadron State College - Three seats in Clinical Lab Science, 2 seats in Dental Hygiene, 3 seats in Dentistry, 4 seats in Medicine, 5 seats in Nursing, 3 seats in Pharmacy, 3 seats in Physical Therapy, 3 seats in Physician Assistant and 2 seats in Radiology. Medicine Deadline is November 15th and all other programs are December 1st. Go to http://www.csc.edu/sci/rhop/ to apply.Peru State College - Three seats in the pharmacy program, four seats in the nursing program, three seats are available in the physician assistant program, three in medical laboratory science, two in physical therapy and two in radiography. Deadline is December 1st. Go to http://www.peru.edu/rhop/ to apply.
Wayne State College - Three seats in Clinical Lab Science, 2 seats in Dental Hygiene, 4 seats in Dentistry, 5 seats in Medicine, 4 seats in Nursing, 4 seats in Pharmacy, 2 seats in Physical Therapy, 3 seats in Physician Assistant, and 1 seat in Radiography. The deadline for all programs is November 15th. For more information and to apply go to https://www.wsc.edu/info/20010/academics/97/rural_health_opportunities_program_rhop
KHOP
The Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) is a cooperative program between the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). The purpose of the program is to recruit and educate students from rural Nebraska who are committed to returning to rural Nebraska to practice healthcare. This program represents a commitment and dedication to the education of Nebraskans and quality health care for citizens of the state.
Click here for a brochure with all information including benefits of the program and eligibility requirements.
Programs available:
- Clinical Lab Science (5)
- Dental Hygiene (1)
- Medicine (7)
- Nursing (4)
- Pharmacy (6)
- Radiography (3)
The Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarships are intended for high achieving students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college. The Purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt free, and help each recipient obtain a practical understanding of important life skills not usually taught as a part of the school curriculum. Each scholarship is worth up to $40,000 over four years. The average four year disbursed amount is over $24,000.
Click here for a description of the scholarship and the responsibilities that go with the scholarship.
Click here for the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.
Click here to apply by November 15th.
Wayne State College Scholarships
Board of Trustees Scholarship and Governor's Opportunity Award no longer require a separate application. Students apply for these scholarships when they apply for admission to Wayne State College byDecember 1st.
General Scholarships Application Steps:
- Apply for admission and submit additional requirements (high school transcript and ACT/SAT score).
- Download and fill out the scholarship application form completely.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers or other professionals who know you and are familiar with your work.
- Write an essay of 400 to 500 words on the following topic: Discuss a situation in which you were actively involved in positive change in your culture, community, school, family, etc. How will this continue to shape your life direction?
- Submit your completed scholarship application by December 1.
Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Those considered for the Trustee Scholarship rank in the top of their class and demonstrate exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities.
While the competition is especially rigorous, the benefits are considerable. A Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the University orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees and is renewable for four years if certain criteria are met. Scholarship application is due December 1st.
For more information and the application process go to http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/
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