Manchester Essex High School - COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER

COLLEGE IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER DECEMBER, 2007

College Impressions -- Publisher: Arthur P. Mullaney -- 64 Shore Dr., Kingston, MA 02364 -- (781) 585 - 4070

What tips the scales in the college admission decision?

Lynn Welbourne, independent counselor and frequent contributor to the CI Newsletter

Throughout the admission process, each college is looking for a way to determine the likelihood that you will choose their college if you are admitted there. By looking at the “demonstrated interest,” colleges may more accurately predict the number of students they will need to admit in order to enroll the complete incoming class.

Here are some questions that may make a difference in your out come:

Did you call ahead for an appointment to interview? Not all schools interview, but if an interview is recommended, you’d better do it. Often interviews are available in your own geographic area during certain weeks prior to the application deadline.

Did you write a thank-you note after interviewing?

Did you visit the campus? Too often students say, “Well, I’ll just apply and if I’m admitted then I’ll go see the college.” But this strategy does nothing to enhance your chances of being admitted. Unless the college is impossibly far away, it’s always best to make the trek to campus. Also, be sure you complete an admissions information card when you do visit a campus. This is especially true for campuses that you include just as a “drive-by” on your tour of various colleges. They should always know you were there, even if you just picked up a view book.

Have you continued to carry a strong course load even in your senior year?

Did you carefully research the college to be sure it has what you are looking for? I once had a student whose essay was about football, whose recommendation was from the football coach, and yet he wasn’t admitted to one of his top schools because –guess what?- the school didn’t have a football team. Know your audience, and identify schools that really meet your needs and interests. Colleges take note of how early you express interest in them, and they do keep track of when your application is logged into the system. All things being equal, if you were the Dean of Admission, wouldn’t you prefer a student who applied in the fall to a student whose first contact was the application that arrived on January 27th for a February 1st deadline?

If possible, you, the student, should make any necessary phone calls to the admissions office, either for an appointment or academic or athletic referrals to learn more. Most schools are quite sophisticated in their record-keeping, and they note whether it is your mother or you who makes the call.

Keep colleges up-to-date concerning any honors or awards you receive after you have submitted your application.

All of these suggestions can work in your favor.

The Ten Best Blue Collar Jobs Source: Forbes Magazine 8/23/07

1. Elevator installers & repairers $63,620

2. Locomotive engineers $57,990

3. Electrical & electronics repairers $57,400

4. Rail Road conductors & yard masters $55,530

5. Power-plant operators $55,000

6. Ship engineers $54,820

7. Construction & mining supervisors $53,950

8. Gas-plant operators $53,670

9. Farm managers $52,070

10. Transportation inspectors $50,370

Quinn Report continued…..

Just to get by Percentage of college students who disagree with the statement, “I do just enough to get by” (by age): Under 30 43% Over 30 77% Source: USA Today, Oct. 6, 2006

Jobs which will be obsolete in 20 years -- Grocery Store Cashier, Bank Teller, Toll Booth Operator - Source: MSNBC

Poor & Black Students benefit more when classes are reduced from the average 22 to 25 to between 13 & 17.

e.g.: - average standardized test scores increase by 7-10 percentile points for black students and by 3 to 4 points for white students

- the likelihood of black students taking the ACT or SAT college entrance exam rose from 31.8% to 41.3% and that of white

students from 44.7% to 46.4%. The average score increased slightly for both student groups.

Source: Researchers; Alan Krueger & Diane Whitmore, Princeton University

“There’s more than transitory gains” in reducing class size. Source: Christopher Cross, Chairman of Council for Basic Education

Non Traditional Jobs for Men -- MSNBC 9/27/07

1. Nurse 2. Dental Assistant 3. Librarian 4. Teacher 5. Receptionist

December, 2007 OH = Open House Program IS = Information Session ON = Over Night

Suggestion: When responding regarding attendance, confirm the date and time and place of the meeting

Adelphi U., Garden City, LI,NY, Dec. 8 -IS-, call (800) 233-5744

Anna Maria Col., Paxton, MA., Dec 8&15 –Tours- 9 am to noon, call (800) 344-4586

Assumption Col., Worcester, MA, Dec. 1 -Information Session- 10:30 am, call (800) 882-7786

Bay Path Col., Longmeadow, MA Dec. 2 -OH- 11 am to 3 pm, call (800) 782-7284

Bay State Col., Boston, MA., Dec. 8 -OH- 9 am to 1 pm, call (800) 81LEARN

Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA., Dec. 3 -Information Session- 5:30 pm to 7 pm, pm, RR, call (617) 585-0123

Bryant U., Smithfield, RI, Dec. 1 & 8 -Saturday Interview Days- RR, call (800)622-7002

Champlain Col., Burlington, VT., Dec. 1 & 8 -Senior Visit Days-, call (800) 570-5858

Colby Sawyer Col., New London, NH Dec. 4 -Senior Discover Day-, call (800) 272-1015

Culinary Inst. of Amer., Hyde Park, NY., Dec.11 –OH, high school students and non traditional students- call (800) 285-4627

D’Youville Col., Buffalo, NY., Dec. 8 -Senior Visit Day, by appointment- 9 am to 1 pm, Dec 9 –ON-, call (800) 777-392

Elms Col., Chicopee, MA., Dec. 8 –Sat. Interview Day- call (800) 255-ELMS

Emerson Col. Boston, MA., December Audition Programs (Boston & New York)- see Special Program Section- call (617) 824-8780

Framingham State Col., Framingham, MA., Dec. 7 –Friday Session-, Dec. 1 & 8 –Saturday Session,- call (508) 626-4500

Franklin Col., Ind., Dec. 1 –Top Scholar Day- call (800) 852-0232

Gettysburg Col. Dec. 1 -IS-, call (800) 431-0803

Gordon Col., Wenham, MA, Dec. 3 -OH-, Dec. 1 & 8 –IS & Interviews- 9 am to noon, call (800) 343-1379

Hallmark Inst. of Photography, Turner Falls, MA., Dec 2 -OH- 12:30 pm, call (413) 863-2478

Hartwick Col., Oneonta, NY, Dec. 1 & 8 -Fall Saturdays- call (888) 427-9425

Hesser Col., Manchester, NH, Dec. 8 -OH & Scholarship Day-, 9 am to 1 pm call (800) 526-9231

Hood Col., Fredericks, VA, Dec. 2 –Information Session for Juniors- 8 am to 3 pm, call (800) 922-1599

Johnson State Col., Johnson, VT, Dec. 3, 7, 10 –Early Decision Days- arrive with a completed application, call (800) 635-2356

Johnson & Wales U., Providence, RI, Dec. 1 -OH, Business & Hospital Tech.- 10 am to 2 pm, call (800) 342-5598

Lawrence Memorial, Regis Col., Collab. A.S.N. Prog., Medford, MA., Dec. 6 -OH, Nursing- 7 pm to 9 pm, call (781) 396-9250

Lehigh U., Bethlehem, PA, Dec. 1 -Saturday Fall Visit- call (610) 861-3100

Loyola Col., Baltimore, MD., Dec. 1 -Saturday Information Program- RR, call (800) 221-9107

Lyndon State Col., Lyndon, VT., Dec.1 -Decision Day, submit an application and receive a decision-, call (802) 626-6413

Maine Maritime Aca., Castine, ME., Dec. 8 -OH-7:30 am to 4 pm, call (outside of Me – 800-227-8465) (inside of ME 800-464-6565

Maine, U. of, Southern Maine, Dec. 1 -Saturday Information Session- , call (800) 800-4876

Manhattan Col., Riverdale, NY, Dec. 1 & 8 –Select Saturday Day- , call (800) 622-9235

Mass Maritime Aca., Buzzards Bay, MA., Dec. 2 - Financial Aid Prog.-, call (800) 544-3411

Mt. Holyoke Col., So. Hadley, MA, Dec. 3 –“Shadow Day”-, call (413) 538-2023

Mt. St. Mary’s Col., Newberg, NY, Dec. 2 -OH- 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, call(888) 937-6762

New England Col., Henniker, NH, Dec. 2 -OH- 10 am, call (800) 521-7642

New England Inst. of Art., Brookline, MA, Dec. 15 -OH- call (800) 903-4425

New Hampshire, U. of, Dover, NH, Dec. 1-Saturday Tour-- Dec. 7 –Culinary OH- call (603) 862-1360

New Rochelle Col., New Rochelle, NY, Dec. 22 -IS-, call (800) 933-5923

Niagara U., Buffalo, NY, Dec. 7 -Discovery Day- 10:45 am to 3 pm, call (800) 462-2111

Nichols Col., Dudley, MA., Dec. 1 -Decision Day- 9 am to 1 pm, call (800) 470-3379

Norwich U., Northfield, VT Dec. 7 to 9 –Challenge Weekend- call (800) 622-0154

Ohio Wesleyan U., Delaware, OH, Dec. 2 & 3 –OWU Visit day- by appointment, call (800) 922-8953

Plymouth St. Col., Plymouth, NH Dec. 1 –Saturday Information Session- , call (800) 842-6900

Regis Col., Weston, MA Dec. 8 -OH- call (800) 456-1820

Open House Programs December, 2007 continued

Rochester Institute of Tech., Rochester, NY., Dec. 7 -OH-, interview events, call (585) 475-6631

Southern Conn. St. U., New Haven, CT, Dec. 2, -Mini OH- , call (888) 500-SCSU

Southern New Hampshire U., Manchester, NH, Dec. 7 -OH, Culinary- Dec. 1 -Saturday tours & interview- call (800) 642-4968

Sterling Col., Craftsbury, VT Dec. 3 -Visit Day- call (800) 648-3591 ext. 135

Suffolk U., Boston, MA Dec. 1 to 6, –Tour & Interviews- call (617) 573-8460

Syracuse U., Syracuse, NY, Dec. 1, 8, 15 -Saturday Visit Prog.- for Col. of Visual & Perform. Arts see Special Program section

VMI, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, Dec. 7 & 8 –OH & ON- call (540) 464-7230

Western New England Col., Springfield, MA., Dec. 2 -OH-, 11 am to 4 pm, call (800) 782-1122

Special Programs for Secondary Students & Parents

Emerson College, Boston, MA will host auditions for Acting & Musical Theater, Theater Education & Theater Study with emphasis on performance. Interviews will be conducted on an individual basis.

Early Action Decisions will be conducted on an individual basis on November 17 and December 1 & 2, 2007

Regular Auditions will be held on: 1.) Boston auditions will be held on January 2 and on February 2, 9,16, 23, 2007 & March 1, 2008

2.) New York auditions will be held in New York City on Feb. 1, 2, 3, 2008

Should there be any questions call (617) 824-8780 or Email staggedoor@emerson.edu

An audition form is included in an Emerson Application Package. An audition form can be obtained on the Emerson web site www.emerson.edu

SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, NY will host a number of Admissions Information Programs:

College Information Programs are planned from 1 to 4 pm on: Feb. 8, 21, 2008 -- Mar. 24, 2008 -- Apr. 7,008 to pre register call the SUNY Admissions Office at (800) 777-7373

Syracuse U. Col. of Visual & Performing Arts, Sch. of Art & Design, Drama, or Sch. of Music, or the Sch. of Architecture. Applicants must complete a portfolio review or audition. Visit the Syracuse web site at www.admissions.syracuse.edu to obtain audition and portfolio review deadlines or call 315-443-2769 to make an appointment..

Portfolio Reviews for the School of Art & Design on the Syracuse campus for Art & Drama, Monday now thru Friday thru February 1

Campus Music Days at Syracuse, NY: Jan. 19 & 26, 08 -- Feb. 2, 08

Campus Drama Days at Syracuse, NY: Dec . 7, 07 -- Jan. 18 & 19 and 25 & 26, 08

Drama Days in New York City: Jan. 2 through 5, 08

Portfolio Reviews for School of Architecture in N.Y.C. call for specific dates & times (212)826-0335

Newbury College Brookline, MA is offering “On-The-Spot Decisions” during the school year 2007-2008 for high school seniors. The program will be operational on Monday through Friday. Interested students should bring: High School Transcripts, College Transcripts (if transferring), 2 Letters of Recommendation, Completed Application. Prospective candidates for admission are asked to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor by calling (617) 730-7007

A Glossary of Financial Aid Terms Stonehill College “A Guide for paying for college A Financial Overview”

Alternative Financing

Students who do not receive sufficient need-based financial assistance, or families who are unable to meet their expected family contributions, may borrow through one of the alternative financing programs available to them. Information regarding specific programs would be available in the financial aid dept. at the college at which the student plans to attend.

Cost of Education (Total Student Budget)

Tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, living expenses, and estimated transportation costs make up the annual Cost of Education.

Expected Family Contribution

This is the amount the student and his or her family are determined able to contribute towards one year of college education. This is calculated by a formula established by Congress (Federal Methodology) for awarding government assistance, or alternately by an Institutional Methodology for the awarding go institutional aid by many private colleges. The formulas include factors such as taxable and non-taxable income, assets, family size, and number of family members attending college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is processed at no cost to the applicant. It is used to determine a student’s eligibility for government grant, loan, and work-study funds. This form should be completed online at www.fasfa.ed.gov But, it is also available in your high school guidance office.

This is the name of the formula created by Congress that is used to determine e eligibility for federal and state funded financial aid programs. The family information presented on the FASFA is used in this formula.

Financial Aid Package

The award notice sent to the student lists the financial aid for which he/she is eligible at that particular college. There awards comprise the Financial Aid package and may include gift aid (scholarships and grants), loans, and/or work study awards.

Financial need is the amount by which total college costs exceed the Expected Family Contribution.

Grants are gift aid that is awarded based on financial need. They require no repayment. Grants are available through the accepting college, the federal government, state agencies, and private donors.

Institutional Methodology

This is the name of the formula used by many private colleges and universities to more accurately assess financial need. It was developed through the efforts of The College Board. The formula uses a broader range of family information to calculate the Expected Family Contribution for use in awarding institutional funds.

Loans are funds made available in advance through lending institution or schools, as well as private sources – which h must be repaid sometime in the future. Repayment terms vary based on need, rate of interest, interest benefits, repayment period, and/or credit worthiness. Traditional student loans, which are based on need, include interest benefits for the in-school period, and repayment is deferred until after the completion of studies.

Non-need based student loans typically accrue interest during the in-school period. Some require credit tests and repayment that begins immediately.

Many colleges award merit scholarships each year to highly qualified students who possess excellent academic credentials. To be considered for merit aid, many colleges recommend (but not require) that the PROFILE Form be filed.

Need – Based Awards

Students whose Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is less than the Cost of Education demonstrate financial need. Since the family is unable to pay all educational const, the students would receive funding to help make up the difference. Such funds that seek to provide the student the financial ability to attend college may be comprised of gift aid, loan aid, and/or job aid.

The College Scholarship Service (CSS) PEOFILE is a fee based supplemental financial aid application form used By most private colleges and universities to more accurately assess financial need. It is available online at www.collegeboared.com

Student Aid Report (SAR)

About four weeks after the student files the Free Application for Federal Student aid (FASFA), this report is mailed, either by paper or electronically to the student by the federal processor. The document shows the Expected Family Contribution derived through the Federal Methodology and indicates any eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant. If incorrect, incomplete, or outdated information exists, the form may be corrected and re-submitted for adjustment.

Work – Study Program

The Work-Study Program is a federally subsidized part-time employment program administered by the College. The amount indicated on the Financial Aid Letter is the limit of potential earnings, not a guaranteed financial resource. The funds are earned by working part-time in a position posted by the College’s Work-Study Office. These positions may be in a variety of on-campus departments or in private, not-for-profit or government entities in the local community, such as the American Cancer Society or local elementary school systems.

Scholarship Opportunities, New Listings….

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards acknowledge and commend high school students who demonstrate self initiated community service. Schools and designated organizations (YMCA, 4H Clubs, etc.) may select one candidate per every 1,000 students. Finalists receive $1,000 and an all expense trip to Washington D.C. Ten national candidates are chosen to receive a $5,000 , a medallion and a trophy. For greater information contact www.prudential.com/community/spirit/awards

John Cannon Memorial Scholarship The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will award one $40,000 ($10,000 each year) college scholarship and nine $1,000 onetime scholarships to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in television or a related field. For greater detail consult www.emmyonline.org/foundation/scholarship_application

Gates Millennium Scholars Program focuses on underrepresented students (minority students). Candidates must be citizens/legal residents of the USA, have an accumulated g.p.a. of 3.3. For greater detail consult: lwww.gmsp.org

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship will award one $5,000 and three $1,000 scholarships to skateboarders who are high school seniors and have attained an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher. For greater detail consult: www.skateboardscholarship.org/apply

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Awards two $5,000 college scholarships to a graduating US high school student who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools/communities. For greater detail consult: www.vrg.org/student/scholar

Scholarships cited in prior newsletters from 1997 to 2006….

AFL-CIO Scholarship Guide, Edition 2008 is available. It lists scholarships sponsored by national, state, and other labor union and cites hundreds of awards. Many are restricted to children of union members. The book is free to union members.

Contact: AFL-CIO Education Dept., 815 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20006 or call (202) 637-5000

American Council of the Blind, 1155 15th St., NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC 20005. Undergraduate students who are blind may qualify for scholarships of from $500 to $4,000. Call for details (202) 467-5081

American Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001 - (212) 502-7600

The Foundation offers a number of scholarships for students who are legally blind and who wish to study at either the undergraduate or graduate level. These include the Delta Gamma Award of $1,000, the Torres Scholarship of $1,000 with priority going to recent immigrants and the Anderson Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 for a woman studying music. Application deadline; April 30

American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006-5292 (202) 626-7300. The institute distributes a booklet, 2000 Scholarships, which describes its financial aid program for those entering the field and provides a list of colleges and universities accredited in architecture.

American Ground Water Trust, PO Box 1796, Concord, NH 03302 (603) 228-5444.The Trust offers a $2,000 scholarship to high school seniors interested in preparing for a career related to ground water. Applications are due May 1.

American Medical Technologists, 710 Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 823-5169. Several $500 scholarships are offered to students interested in medical technology, medical assisting, dental assisting, or phlebotomy studies. Must apply by April 1. Include a stamped self addressed return envelope with your request for information.

Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 (412) 772-8534. Students planning to major in a field related to the automotive industry are eligible for a scholarship of $1,000 which is renewable. Must have a 3.75 high school gpa and a comparable class rank and test scores. Application is due in November.

Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Foundation Scholarships, a scholarship of $1,000 is available to students who are interested in pursuing aviation maintenance as a career. Visit the association’s website to download an application at

http//files.pama.org/PAMA_Scholarship_IndividualStudentApp.pdf Mailing address: 717 Princess St, Alexandria Va. 22314

Boy Scouts of America Scholarships for members of the Boy Scouts of America -- Awards: Scholarships & Grants ranging from$500 to $2,000 -- Criteria: Academic Achievement, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Experience or Potential and Community Service. Check with your local Boy Scout Chapter for local awards and write for information regarding national awards to Boy Scouts of America, 1324 Walnut Hill la. P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079 call (214) 580-2431

Ron Brown Scholar Program has 10 renewable scholarships for $10,000 available for African American High School Seniors.

Criteria: Academic Achievement, Financial Need, Essay, Extra Curricular Activities, Potential for Success, Recommendations, Leadership Potential or Experience. For details call (434) 964-1588 or consult the web site www.ronbrown.org

Coca Cola Scholarship Foundation -- 150 awards, including 50 scholarships of $20,000 and 100 scholarships of $4,000. Awarding based on Academic Achievement, Financial Need, Work Experience, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Experience or Potential

Executive Women International (EWI) is devoted to encouraging networking an leadership development opportunities for women in business. Scholarships: as much as $10,000 in scholarships to female high school juniors interested in business. Contact Ewi,

515 South 700 East, Suite 2A, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 or consult web site www.executivewomen.org

Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund, 8441 West Bowles Ave., Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80123 (800) 323-4140. Current federal and postal service employees or their children are eligible for scholarships which range from $500 to $1,500. Based on prior academic work, recommendations, and an essay. Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a request for information.

Golf Scholarship -- The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund -- the average 1st year award is $1,500 plus eligibility to receive $5,000 per year for the 2 or 3 years after the initial scholarship. Criteria: 1. The candidate must have worked at a golf facility for at least 3 years (caddie, pro shop worker, etc.); 2. Complete an FAF (SFAF or PROFILE); Submit 3 recommendations (1 from a high school counselor and 1 from his/her supervisor at the golf course); Be interviewed; Present a satisfactory academic credential and must do community service. The Ouimet Scholarship will be awarded in the summer, or early fall, of the entering year. The scholarship application is be submitted by December 1 of the prior year in which the scholarship is to be used (if you are a senior in high school this year, you are submitting for your sophomore year in college and if you are a junior in high school you are submitting for a scholarship for your freshman year in college.) There is a premium on minority and female candidates. For details write to: The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Golf House, 190 Park Rd., Weston, MA 02193

Guideposts Young Writers Contest - Entrants must be high school juniors or seniors - Submit a first person story about a memorable or moving experience they have had - must be original, unpublished - 1,200 words - manuscripts must be sent to Young Writers Contest, Guideposts, 16 East 343 St., New York,NY 10016 Consult web site www.guideposts.com/young_writers-contest.asp

Horace Mann Co. offers scholarships for high school seniors who are children or legal dependents of public school employees.

Amount: multiple scholarships amounting to $32,000. 1. Scholarship in the amount of $20,000 over 4 years - 2. Scholarships of $4,000 over 4 years. Deadline: late February - Contact: Horace Mann Co., Springfield, IL, call (217) 789-2500 X 5357

Imitation Computer arts Scholarship - This Computer Arts Scholarship program rewards students for self expression, ingenuity in combining art and technology. 25 winners of $1,000. Deadline mid December – consult website www.imation.com/en_US/main

Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome St., Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104 -- (415) 445-9930

A $37 million grant from the Lilly Endowment will permit a major increase in the number of scholarships for Hispanic students. The fund hopes to double the number of students receiving scholarships by 2007

JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest. -- Open to high school students in grades 9-12. The essay requires, in less than 1,000 words, a written essay that is original, creative, and demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by john F. Kennedy in “Profiles in Courage.” Address one of the following two topics: “A current elected public official in the United States, who is acting courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national, or international level” OR “An elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has acted courageously to address a political issue at any level.” Deadline: Jan. 6, 07

Maureer L. & Howard N. Blitman Scholarship To promote diversity in Engineering, $5,000 award for the freshman year award to a high school senior (Male&female) from an ethnic minority. Consult the following web site www.nspe.org/scholarship/sc-home.asp

Military Order of the Purple Heart, Scholarship Committee, 5413 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151 (703) 642-5360

Children or grandchildren of military service veterans & Purple Heart recipients, are eligible for a stipend of $1,700 per year. This may be renewable for additional years of college if the applicant maintains a 3.5 g.p.a. Applications are due March 1

International Union of Police Assoc., AFL-CIO c/o Scholarship Program, 1549 Ringling Blvd., Suite 600, Sarasota, FL 34236

Telephone # (941) 487-2560 Web: www.iupa.org/Scholarship.doc Area: Criminal Justice Eligibility: high school seniors

Applicants must plan to pursue a career in law enforcement, labor relations or a related field, plus must have a parent or guardian who is a member of a union affiliated with the International Union of Police officers.

National Center for Learning Disabilities -- Ann Ford Scholarship -- Open to high school seniors. A[[licants must be high school seniors with learning disabilities. They must also demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be U.S. citizens. Those who receive the scholarship must be willing to act as mentors to others which learning disabilities. Amount: $10,000 for four years of study.

Contact: National Ctr. For Learning Disabilities, 381 Park Ave., South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016-8806 www.ncl,d.org

National “Alliance of Postal & Federal Employees”, 1628 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 2001. Students who are a dependent of a member of the Alliance may receive a Charter Scholarship of from $1,900 to $5,000 based on community & academic involvement, academic record. Deadline: early April - call (202) 939-6325 or write to the above address.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 250 South Wacher Dr., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606-5843 (800) 765-2122. The Foundation offers Undergraduate Merit Scholarships of $2,000 for high school seniors interested in a career in the food service industry. Must have a 2.7 g.p.a., have worked for at least 250 hours in a food service establishment and plan to enroll in a food service related educational program. Applications are due July 1.

NSPE National Scholarships, National Society of Professional Engineers, sponsors a national scholarship for high school seniors who plan to study engineering. Applications and specific information available at following web site: www.nspe.org/scholarsips

National Scholarship Trust Fund of the Graphic Arts Industries, 4615 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Students interested in graphic communications careers are eligible. Criteria: tests scores & recommendations - Deadline: Mid March - call (412) 621-6941 or write to the above address.

32st Annual National Scholarship Awards - The Washington Crossing Foundation - Scholarships of $5,000 to $10,000 for students planning careers in government service - paid over 4 years at the college of the recipients choice. Deadline: mid January. For details call (215) 493-6577, write to The Washington Crossing Found., 1280 Gen. DeFermoy Rd.,Box 17, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

National Television Academy, for high school students who are planning to pursue careers in television or related fields are eligible for two $40,000 Trustee Scholarships. Criteria: demonstrated creative ability and scores of ACT or SAT Contact Luke Smith,

At (212) 586-8424 or consult web page www.emmyonline.org/emmy/scholr.html

National Writers Association Foundation – Applicants must show merit in the field of writing (novel writing, non fiction writing, journalism, editing, etc.) Writing sample is not to exceed 20 double spaced pages and may be a short story, screenplay, article, essay or a portion of a novel. NWAF, 3140 South Peoria St., #295 Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 841-0246 or consult their web site at www.nationalwriters.com/foundation/scholarship_criteria.htm

Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship Program. Features renewable scholarships to college undergraduates won demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principals. For greater detail consult the following Web page: www.thephillipsfouondation.org/futureleaders.hym

Target the retail chain store offers more than 600 All-Round Scholarships (including one $25,000 scholarship) annually to high school seniors. Criteria: community service, volunteer readership, recommendations, plus an essay. For greater detail call (800) 537-4180 or consult the Target web site www.target.com

Navy League of the U.S., Essay Contest, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 -- (703)528-1775 The Samuel Morrison Essay contest offers high school students a chance to compete for scholarships ranging from $400 to $3,000 on the basis of a written essay and other criteria. Send a stamped, self addressed envelope when requesting information. The essay must be received by Feb 15.

Discover Card Tribute Award - Deadline: mid January - Criteria: 2.7 C.P.A., Excellence in four of the following five areas; Special Talent, Leadership, Obstacles Overcome, Unique Endeavors, Community Service. Write to: Discover Card Tribute Program A/O AASA P.O. Box 9338, Arlington, VA 22219

Associated Male Choruses of America Scholarship, % David Thomas, Scholar. Found., 1206 Bellow St. West St. Paul, MN 5518-2103 Six Awards of $500 - Fields; Music, Perform. Arts -- Criteria: Recommendation and personal essay Deadline: early April

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship - apply at any Elks Lodge - 500 awards of $1,000 to $5,000

Deadline: mid January -- Criteria: Academic Achievement, Leadership, Recommendation, Top 5% of graduating class & 90 average

National Society of Public Accountants Scholarship, Scholarship Foundation, 1010 No. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314 -1574

33 awards of $500 to $1,000 - Deadline: early February - Criteria: Need, Academic Achievement, Leadership

Intel Science Talent Search, Scholarships & Awards - 40 scholarships ranging from $100,000 to $5,000. Deadline: late Nov., 2001 Contact: Intel Science Search, Sci. Service, 1719 N. St., NW, Washington DC 20036 or www.sciserv.org/sts/process.asp

Society of Broadcast Engineers Harold Ennes Scholarship, 8445 Keystone Crossing, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46420

Two awards of $1,000 - Deadline: early July - Field of Study: Radio, T.V., Film - Criteria: Academic Achievement, Seriousness of Purpose, Recommendations, Personal Essay, Transcript.

Jaycee War Memorial Scholarship, Jaycee War Memorial Fund., Dept. 94922, Tulsa, OK 7419-0001 -- Thirty awards of $1,000 to $5,000 -- Deadline: early January -- Criteria: Need, Academic Achievement, Leadership -- A completed application must be sent to the state Junior Chamber of Commerce Organization and postmarked by late February.

National Association of Women in Construction/Founders Scholarship, 327 South Adams, Ft. Worth, TX 76104 -- Open to everyone -- Fifty awards of $500 to $2,000 -- Deadline: early February -- Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Construction, Construction Management -- Criteria: Academic Achievement, Recommendations -- call (800) 552-3506

Society of Women Engineers, 120 Wall St., New York, NY 10005-3902 (212) 509-3902. The Hopper Memorial Scholarships offer $1,000 to women who are interested in majoring in engineering or computer science. Applications are due May 1

Simmons College, Boston, MA offers “Freedom Scholarships” (four year scholarships) for incoming students who lost a parent in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The 12 “Freedom Scholarships” will be awarded to academically qualified students who begin their study at the woman’s college in the fall of 2002. Contact the office of Financial Aid at (800) 345-8468

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, students planning to major in Computer Science, Mathematics, Languages, Computer or Electrical Engineering. Award: full tuition, books, fees, plus a salary Criteria: high school GPA 3.0, SAT’s 1100+, ACT 25+,

Deadline November -- Application at website www.nasa.gov/programs/employ/utp.cfm

United Negro College Fund, 8160 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr., Fairfax, VA 22039. The UNCF administers around 400 scholarship programs for students interested in one of the 39 affiliated black colleges and universities. Must earn a 2.5 or higher GPA in college.