NACAC Article Awards - Are you a talented writer?
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is offering $1,000 scholarships to high school or college students (ideally submissions should be from students who will enter postsecondary institutions as freshmen in Fall 2009 or college students who will be sophomores in Fall 2009) whose articles are selected for publication in the Winter 2009 Journal of College Admission special issue, "The Student Perspective: My Transition Experience." The Journal is looking for articles about the college admission process through the eyes of students.
Only the most exceptional writers should submit articles to the editor at journal@nacacnet.org with the subject line "Journal Scholarship Submission." All articles are subject to blind review by the Editorial Board. Call for submissions is open now and closes September 1, 2008. Winners will receive their scholarships in Winter 2009.
If you have any questions contact Sarah Cox at journal@nacacnet.org.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic college students complete their education. HSF exists for one simple reason: to strengthen America by advancing the college education of Hispanics. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities. Please visit the website for opportunities.
Oklahoma City University Business Scholarship
Oklahoma City University is offering a $5,000 scholarship for an NSHSS member to enroll in its Meinders School of Business as an undergraduate or graduate student. This scholarship is being awarded on behalf of Oklahoma Businesswoman Mary Blankenship Pointer, NSHSS Parent Council National Chair. The recipient must meet the admission requirements and enroll in the Business School. It may be used either for undergraduate or graduates studies. For information on admission, please visit the Oklahoma City University website at http://www.okcu.edu/. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2008. Application.
NSHSS Partner Scholarships
Griffith College, Dublin, Ireland, offers five $1,000 scholarships for NSHSS students interested in global issues. These scholarships can be used at any university of the student's choice. Application.
Kaplan Test Prep and Admission offers two $1,000 scholarships to NSHSS members. Application.