Class of 2017 - Scholarship Opportunities and Admitted Student Days

Reminder to WA graduating seniors:  The WA Trustee Award and Community Scholarship application process for the Class of 2017 is underway. The firm deadline for submitting all applications will be Monday, March 20th at 2:00 pm. Only applications with a submitted timestamp from March 1st to March 20th will be considered. There will be no exceptions!  Detailed information and instructions for applying are on the WA website, under Guidance, click on the Senior & Trustee Scholarship link.  http://wa.westfordk12.us/pages/westfordWa_trustees/listing

Pirandello Lyceum of Greater Boston Scholarship is seeking qualified high school students for its annual scholarships.  Applicants should be college-bound high school seniors with high academic averages, high SAT scores, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need.  We are especially seeking students who have studied the Italian language, intend to study Italian in college, or wish to spend their junior year abroad in Italy.

The scholarship application is available on our website (www.pirandello.com) and is also attached.  Please inform your high school principals/staff so that they may encourage qualified students to apply. Students should print and complete the Application and mail, along with a High School Transcript, SAT scores, two Letters of Recommendation, and a personal essay to:

The Pirandello Lyceum

P.O. Box 565

East Boston, MA 02128

                                                                         

The Pirandello Lyceum is a private, non-profit organization that aims to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture among all people.  Therefore, students of all ethnic groups are encouraged to apply for these scholarships.

Kelly & Soto is now accepting scholarship applications to the students of your school. Entries can be submitted now until April 15, 2017.

You can view the scholarship information by visiting http://www.1800lawguys.com/scholarships/. The prompt asks students to write an essay answering the following, "Describe positive initiatives you have seen recently aimed at curbing distracted driving and explain its effectiveness."

SVCF is accepting applications for Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarship now!  The application deadline is 3:00 p.m. (PST). March 10, 2017 
$5,000 scholarship with students who intend to pursue a STEM degree at a four-year college in the upcoming fall.

To apply students must:

STEP 1:  Register and login to https://apply.siliconvalleycf.org/  to complete a student profile to access the Juniper Networks Engineering Scholarship application

STEP 2:  Get these materials ready for their application:

1.       A personal statement

Title the statement with your full name and date at the top of every page. Your personal statement must be 300-850 words, double-spaced (approximately 1-3 pages), and must address the following prompts:

·         Discuss your intended major and career goals within the specific STEM field that you are interested in, and any factors that influenced your interest in that area.

·         Comment on your personal characteristics, the educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for a major and career in your specific field of interest within STEM.

·         Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships) and any life lessons that you think will help you succeed in your stated major and profession.

·         Describe why you believe you are a good candidate for this scholarship.

2.       Obtain official transcripts of grades (both digital and hard copy)

3.       Request two letters of recommendation

4.       Gather financial need documents (complete and upload the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR))

STEP 2:  Upload the required documents, outlined above, to their application and Submit!

Questions?  Contact the SVCF Scholarships Team  at scholarships@siliconvalleycf.org or at 650.450.5487.

**Additional scholarship opportunities can always be found on Naviance under "Scholarship List"

Admitted Student Open House for Rutgers University-New Brunswick is Saturday, April 8, 2017. Students will learn what it means to be a Scarlet Knight with residence hall tours, faculty presentations, information fairs, and reduced prices at our dining halls and spirit shops.

The Schedule of Events and Tips for Planning Your Day will be available soon. Questions? Write to [ mailto:openhouse@admissions.rutgers.edu ]openhouse@admissions.rutgers.edu.