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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Senior Awards Assembly

• If you are a senior and have been offered or won
  college scholarship money, please come and report
  this to Mrs. Thompson in the counseling office.
  Deadline is April 30.

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The Pettinger FoundationScholarship

• 5000
• North Garland High School only
• Must be planning to enter the fields of science,
  math, architecture or engineering
• Deadline April 21
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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The Garland Scottish Rite Scholarship

• 1000
• Applications are available in the in counseling
  office.
• Deadline April 17

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Texas A M CommerceGraham Johnson Scholarship

• Incoming freshman at A M Commerce
• Major in Accounting, Economics/Finance,
  Management Information Systems, General Business,
  Business or Marketing, Human Resource Management,
  Management
• Application online http//www.tamu-commmerce.edu
  /home/finaidnew/pdf/undergraduatescholarshipapplic
  ationform.pdf
• Deadline April to the Office of Financial Aid
  Scholarship

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Morehouse Summer Program at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

• Open to black male student who are going into the
  10th or 11th grade
• Summer Institute
• June 7-28
• Creative Writing, SAT Prep, Debate, Pre-Calculus,
  Leadership Development, and Enrichment
  Activities.
• 400 (meals, house and activities)
• Deadline April 21, 2009
• For more information go to www.morehouse.edu/proje
  ctidentity/index.html

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Camp RYLALeadership Camp

• June 6-11
• See your high school counselor for information
• For more information visit www.RYLA5810.org

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OSUSports Media Summer Camp

• The School of Journalism and Broadcasting
• June 17-20, 2009
• For additional information visit their website at
  http//journalism.okstate.edu/sportmedia

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UT Army ROTC Scholarship

• Two, Three and Four year scholarships available
  from the ROTC.
• 100 tuition, plus 600 a semester for books and
  a monthly allowance ranging from 300-500 to
  help cover the day-to-day costs of college.
• For more information contact Eric Bierschenk,
  2nd Lieutenant at 1.512.471-5639
• Scholarships are also available at Concordia, St.
  Edwards and Hutson-Tillotson

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• 2009 Student-View Scholarship Program
• High school seniors who plan to attend a college
  or career school.
• 7000 worth of scholarship money.
• Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 20
  minute application survey about colleges in your
  area.
• Deadline is April 19, 2009

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Iris Society of DallasRudi Fuchs Memorial
Scholarship

• Planning to major in horticulture
• Deadline April 30
• 4000 (1000 per year)
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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Garland Area Alliance of Black School Educators

• 500
• African American student pursuing a degree in
  education
• Deadline April 10
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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Dr. Jill Shugart Scholarship

• 500
• Deadline April 10
• Pursuing a degree in education
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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Jack Shugart Memorial Scholarship

• Graduating senior planning on attending Texas A
  M, College Station
• 500
• Deadline April 10
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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Harris Hill/Garland News Scholarship

• 500
• Deadline April 10
• Graduating senior planning on pursuing a career
  in journalism or a related field
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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Gene Hudson Memorial Scholarship

• 500
• Deadline April 10
• Graduating senior from North Garland High School
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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Coca Cola Scholarship

• Graduating senior pursuing a post high-school
  education
• Deadline April 10
• Up to 500
• Applications are available in the counseling
  office.

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University of Texas at Arlington Tuition Program

• UTA now has a program that provides free tuition
  for those earning less than 65K per year and
  qualifying for in-state tuition.
• For more information on the Maverick Promise
  visit their website at www3.uta.edu/fao/portal/?
  dpagepidsp111parent31

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Best Value College for 2009

• Informative website compiled by USA Today
• Gives information on the college or university,
  cost, school statistics and much more.
• Visit their website at
• www.usatoday.com/news/education/best-value-college
  s

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UT DallasInnovation Opportunity Camp

• Open to incoming juniors and seniors and 2009
  graduates.
• Cost 895 includes materials, daily lunches, camp
  t-shirt and awards.
• Scholarships are available
• Explore entrepreneurship as a career option.
• Learn from UTD faculty, professional investors
  and entrepreneurs.
• June 15-June 26 830 a.m.-430 p.m.
• For more information visit
• innovation.utdallas.edu/opportunitycamp.php
• 972.883.5990

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George Washington Crossing Foundation

• 500 to 7500 scholarships
• If you are a history buff, enjoy politics, or is
  military service in your future?
• Visit their website at gwcf.org

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University of Houston Scholarships

• Houston Alumni Organizations website will allow
  you to find out which scholarships you would be
  eligible for.
• www.mycougarconnection.com/scholarship
• Apply now!
• For more information call 877.COUGAR1

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MyMajors.com

• Need help finding a major?
• Do you need information on what declaring a major
  entails?
• Do you need more resources for picking a major?
• Visit MyMajors.com for more information.

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Texas TechThe Koh Family Scholarship

• The College of Engineering offers this
  prestigious scholarship.
• Qualified students, who are interested in
  attending Texas Tech are invited to submit the
  online application at www.coe.ttu.edu/koh
• 10,000/year for four years of undergraduate
  study and up to five years of dual degree
  programs, or in combination with other
  scholarships, up to 25,000.

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Need to Talk?Its FREE

• 1-800-999-9999
• Trained Crisis Counselors
• For more information go to www.nineline.org to
  learn more about the Covenant House.
• Calls are confidential

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EDU, Inc.Common Black College Application

• Apply to ALL 33 member institutions for a one
  time fee of 35.
• Visit www.eduinconline.com for more information

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NASAHigh School Aerospace Scholars

• Students participate in online space studies.
• Summer sessions at NASA
• For more information visit their website at
  http//aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov

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• AIE Scholarship and College Search Website
• www.AIE.org

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UNT Preview

• Saturday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, April 25
• 9 am-2 pm
• Check in is 8-9am.
• For information visit their website at
  www.unt.edu/untpreview
• Hear about academic programs, admissions process,
  residence life and more.
• There is no cost to attend UNT Preview day but
  there is limited seating. Register online at
  their website.

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Texas A M Corp of CadetsSpend the Night with
the Corp

• Stay in a Corps dormitory
• Experience the class with a host cadet
• Receive information on the university admissions
  process.
• To register for SNWC and for more details, visit
  the Corps website www.AggieCorps.org
• Offered most weeks during the fall and spring
  semestersusually Thursday to Friday.

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Als Formal WearScholarship

• Two scholarships for 2,500 each.
• Entries are accepted September 29, 2008 through
  June 10, 2009.
• Visit one of their stores for an application or
  applications are available in the counseling
  office.
• For complete scholarship rules visit their
  website at www.alsformalwear.com

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Texas A M DFW Regional Prospective Student
Center

• Gives local students access to information about
  Texas A M to help make a sound college
  decision.
• Our assigned TAMU Admissions counselors are
• Jakkia Hollingsworth or Dana Cazares 817.784.6007
• The center is located at
• 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd
• Suite 205
• Arlington, TX

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THEA Registration

• To register for the THEA visit their online site
  at www.thea.nesinc.com

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Merit AidScholarship Search

• 11 Billion in Merit Aid Scholarships
• Thousands of colleges
• Meritaid.com
• Merit based scholarships

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FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid
2008-2009

• FAFSA will not be issued in paper form this
  year. To download the form visit their website
  at www.FSAPubs.org
• FAFSA on the web worksheets will be available in
  the counseling office at a later date.
• Students can also request up to 3 copies of the
  FAFSA in paper form by calling 1.800.433.3243.
  Allow 3-7 business days to receive your forms.

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Federal Student Aid

• There are 3 types of financial aid
• Grants financial aid that students dont have
  to repay.
• Loans borrowed money that students must repay
  with interest.
• Work-Study lets students work and earn money to
  help pay for school.
• Undergraduates may receive all three types of
  financial aid. Not all schools participate in
  the Federal Student Aid Programs. Also, not all
  schools take part in all the programs.

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Transcripts

• To order transcripts, see the registrar, Mrs.
  Garza.
• Transcripts require 24 hour notice and cost 1.00.

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Letters of Recommendation

• It is important that you give teachers and/or
  counselors a 2-3 week notice if you want them to
  write a letter of recommendation. Please plan
  ahead so you wont miss any deadlines on
  scholarships or college applications.

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Get on Track for TAKS

• FREE online TAKS help 11th grade
• Visit their website at www.uttc.org
• This project is offered free from the University
  of Texas System and the UT Telecampus

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