WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARS DAY February of 2008

Here's your chance to receive a Wayne State University scholarship.  Scholars Day is a special occasion when Wayne State University invites its most promising first-year applicants and their parents to visit campus for a day of interviews, presentations, tours and lunch.

Every students who attends will receive $1,500 a year for four years and based on interviews and review of a writing sample along with grade-point average. Some students will receive increased scholarship offers, up to and including four-year full tuition Presidential Scholarships.

To be considered for an invitation to Scholars Day you must: be admitted to WSU by Jan. 15, have your ACT/SAT scores on record with WSU by Jan. 15 and have a GPA of at least a 3.5 by the end of your junior year.

For details, call 877 WSU-INFO or go to www.scholarsday.wayne.edu.
 

Navy ROTC Scholarship

The Navy ROTC Scholarship is valued at approximately $180,000 over a four-year period (tuition, books, plus instructional and lab fees).  There is no obligation to apply for this scholarship.  A student's commitment to the Navy does not begin until the beginning of his/her sophomore year in college.  If a student drops out of the program any time before the end of his/her freshman year, he/she is not required to pay anything back.  Applicants must complete the online NROTC Scholarship Application prior to January 15, 2008, https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/application/default.cfm .  Minimum scores:  SAT  Math 520 Verbal 530 or  ACT  Math 21 English 22.  The NROTC must be provided with original documentation or SAT/ACT scores, or scores may be electronically released directly to the NROTC Scholarship Program.  To do this, indicate 0656 on the SAT or ACT Test Registration Form. 

AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarship Program

Want to study abroad?  See your counselor to be nominated for studies outside of the United States.  You must demonstrate leadership, service to the community, and academic excellence.  AFS  awards full or partial scholarships to students who will depart on year, semester, or summer programs departing in summer or fall 2008 or winter 2009.  Submit your nomination as soon as possible, it must be received by December 4, 2007.  For additional information about this scholarship and other AFS scholarships go to www.afs.org/usa/scholarships. 

2007 Schubmehl-Prein Prize for Best Essay on Social Impact of Computing

The Schubmehl-Prein Competition is open each year to high school juniors.  The first-place prize is $1,000, the second-place prize is $500, and the third-place prize is $250.  The competition is open to high school juniors who rank in the top one-fifth of the class at their school.  The topic for 2008 competition is - What should be the ethical and legal responsibilities of the providers and the users of resources such as Facebook, YouTube and blogs?  Details are available on http://www.cse.nd.edu/EssayContest/.

Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program

The Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program is determined in part by the student achieving a qualifying score on the ACT.  Seniors who have not taken the ACT are advised to do so by December 8, 2007.  ACT routinely sends scores to the Office of Scholarships and Grants for all Michigan students.  Students Social Security Number is important identification information and matching information for the Office of Scholarships and Grants.

Saint Mary's College Notre Dame

Admissions and scholarship information is available online by visiting www.saintmarys.edu.

Lawrence Tech University

Tech Things Out 07-08

"Tech things out" offers a number of days with different activities to help students decide if Lawrence Tech is right for them.  For information call 800-CALL-LTU or email admissions@Itu.edu or website www.Itu.edu/futurestudents. 

Lawrence Tech's

Forensic Summer Science Institute

A Science-Intensive Program for High School Juniors and Seniors, June 23 - July 1, 2008.  Designed for serious biology, chemistry, and physics high school students.  $250 cost, register soon as space is limited.  Registration deadline is May 30, 2008.  For more information, or to register, call 248-204-3600 or email nschairk@Itu.edu.

Lawrence Tech's

Extreme Science Saturdays

Totally free!  Extreme Science Saturdays, held 10 a.m.-12:30p.m. and they include lunch and dessert.  Choose one of the sessions and reserve your spot, space is limited.  For more information, or to register, call 248-204-3600 or email nschairk@Itu.edu.

University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy is offering visitation days.  Visit the website at www.udmercy.edu for more information.