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In partnership with the College Board, the Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement.  The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing scholarships and increasing access to higher education for talented mathematics, science, engineering, and technology students in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<o:p></o:p>
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The Siemens Competition seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects.  It fosters intensive research that improves students’ understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines.<o:p></o:p>
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You can compete as an individual or as a member of a team.  Individual projects promote independent research.  Team projects foster collaborative research efforts, as well as individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor.<o:p></o:p>
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Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.<o:p></o:p>
Submission deadline is October 1, 2008<o:p></o:p>
Stop in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the 2008-09 Research Project Instructions <o:p></o:p>
 
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program<o:p></o:p>
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The Horatio Alger Association annually awards more than $12 million in college scholarships and grants making it one of the nation’s largest scholarship providers.  The scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.  Scholarship criteria also include high school graduation in spring/summer of 2009, commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree, and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> citizenship.  The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $2,500 to $20,000.  Fifty (50) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Arizona students.  Deadline for this opportunity is October 30, 2008<o:p></o:p>
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Please complete the application on line at <A href="http://www.horatioalger.org/">http://www.horatioalger.org</A> or stop in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for more information regarding this scholarship.<o:p></o:p>
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<st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State> Milk Producers Scholarship<o:p></o:p>
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Win a $10,000, $7,000, or $5,000 scholarship.  Scholarships may be used at any <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State> university.  Funds are issued to the university he/she attends (in AZ), to be applied to expenses incurred in achieving their educational goals. 
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Their program coincides with the football season at <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Arizona</st1:place></st1:State>’s three universities.  Three contestants will be drawn each week, one from each post office box.  Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the next home game of ASU, U of A, or NAU – depending on which post office box the winning entry was mailed to.  All contestants will receive an application that must be completed and returned by the given date to remain eligible for the scholarship.  From the 33 contestants, 15 finalists will be selected based on their entry and will receive a pair of choice seats for the FIESTA BOWL football game, played on Monday, January 5, 2009.  At the Fiesta Bowl game, the 3 scholarship winners will be announced.  Must be present to WIN!
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Stop in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the Scholarship Fact Sheet – Good Luck Prospectors!!!
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Glazer Family Charitable Foundation<o:p></o:p>
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This scholarship is eligible for high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0.  It can be used for tech school or college, however, 80% of all scholarship monies will be awarded to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Fannin County</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State></st1:place> residents.  The other 20% will go nationwide.
$35,000 is available with a deadline of September 26, 2008
<A href="http://www.gfcf.org/index.htm">www.gfcf.org/index.htm</A>
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American <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Liberty</st1:place></st1:City> Scholarship $5,000
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“Our Ultimate Goal is to Help Prospective Students Enjoy the Benefits of a Quality Education” – American Liberty Scholarship Organization
3 Minute Application 
<A href="http://www.americanlibertyscholarship.com/">www.americanlibertyscholarship.com</A> 
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One Nursing Scholarship Every 3 Months<o:p></o:p>
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StraightForward Media’s Nursing School Scholarship program offers four scholarships a year exclusively to nursing students.  $500  Essay required.
Check out <A href="http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/">http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/</A>
Deadline is October 14, 2008
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Teacher Scholarship Program<o:p></o:p>
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This program offers four scholarships per year exclusively to students who will become teachers.  There is an essay required.  $500  -  Deadline is October 14, 2008
<A href="http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/education/form.php">http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/education/form.php</A>
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
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Four-Year Award for Seniors
They award 50 four-year $20,000 scholarships and 200 four year $10,000 scholarships for use at accredited colleges and universities.  They reward leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service.  Applications will be ready soon (mid-August) and must be submitted by October 31, 2008.  
Visit <A href="https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp">https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp</A>
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M&I Bank 
 
 This scholarship is elligible for students who excel in the classroom and on the playing field.  Open to all legal residents of Arizona, 18 years of age or younger, must be a senior in an Arizona High School.  Student must have a GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must participate in at least one season within a particular sport.  
Stop in the Career Center for your packet of information and an application.  All applications must be in by October 25, 2008.
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The Gates Millenniun Scholars Program
 
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED, will be enrolling for the first time at a US accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall 2009.  Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities, meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and have completed and submitted all three required forms by the deadline, Monday, January 12, 2009.  You may go on line and apply at <A href="http://www.gmsp.org/">www.gmsp.org</A> or stop in the Career Center for a packet of information and an application.

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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
National Scholarship Programs
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AWESOME SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM <o:p></o:p>
                  <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">GRAND CANYON</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">UNIVERSITY</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p>
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The scholarships they are offering can help students who think that a private university education is out of reach  <o:p></o:p>
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Things to remember about <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Grand Canyon</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>:<o:p></o:p>
     Admissions requirements:  2.25 GPA & high school diploma<o:p></o:p>
     Small class sizes (20 students at the MOST)<o:p></o:p>
     NCAA Division II Sports<o:p></o:p>
     Supportive, encouraging environment<o:p></o:p>
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Stop by the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Career</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and pick up your New Student Scholarship Application and discuss the application process.
 
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THE SALLIE MAE FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009
 
Unmet Need Scholarship
Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program supplements financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial needs.     $1,000 to $3,800     Apply:  <A href="http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html">www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html</A>     Deadline:  May 31, 2008
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STOKES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

Stokes is a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field while attending college and getting a degree. Stokes is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning on majoring in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. 
With the Stokes program, you will attend college full time, then work during the summer at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. You'll acquire real world experience and receive a salary year round!
Best yet, after you graduate college, you won't have to go through the job search hassle – a position will be waiting for you – in your area of study – in the exciting world of the National Security Agency.
 
This is a great opportunity, you get:
Tuition and textbooks reimbursement
Housing and travel
Year-round salary
Employment with NSA after graduation.

The Career Center has information about How To Apply
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 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL Students Regardless of Immigration Status.  The list of scholarships is printed by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.  Contact each scholarship provider for applications and details about updated requirements and deadlines.  The Career Center will provide you with the list.  Stop in at your convenience.    </DIV>
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