Thursday, November 8, 2012

Scholarship Information for the week of November 9

We received information on the following scholarship opportunities this week:

1) Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship: Hood awards three $5000 scholarships to students in each of the six New England states.    In order to be eligible, students must have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPS or high and performed volunteer work in the community.    There are essay and additional application requirements.   A copy of the information can be found in the guidance office.    You can also visit hood.com for more informatiion or call Lorraine Wark, program coordinator at 2077723119, ext. 21.

2) American Legion:   For more information visit: www.legion.org/needalift

3) Army ROTC 4-Year College Scholarship Program: Complete information is available in the guidance office or visit http:///www.goarmy.com/rotc.html    The initial application deadline is January 10, 2013.

4) Rhode Island College:   Each year the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance award the Helen Forman Scholarship to one student in each of the disciplines.   It is a four year full-tuition scholarship and is awarded on the bases of exceptional abilities in the performing arts disciplines.    There are also several Student Talent Award Scholarships.    All students interested in majoring in these performing arts majors must audition.     Additional information is located in the guidance office.   You can also call the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at 4014569883 or visit the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ricmusic

Monday, November 5, 2012

Reminder

Tomorrow is Election Day.   Classes will not be held for students, but teachers will be engaged in professional development.   Classes will resume as usual on Wednesday, November 7th.   

Happy Voting!

Information from Senator Reed's Office--Financial Aid Workshop and Congressional Appointments

Senator Reed has just provided us with updates for College Bound seniors.   

The deadline for students seeking military academy nominations has been extended to Monday, November 5th.   For students who have already submitted their application files to Senator Reed's office, the appointments for Thursday, November 8th and Friday, November 9th will continue as previously scheduled.   

If you would like to send Senator Reed a message, please contact him by visiting, http://www.reed.senate.gov/contact