Senior Scholarship News
February Edition

Minnesota Soybean “Clean Air Choice” Scholarship - Open to all high school seniors with plans for a postsecondary education. Write a 1,000 word essay on biodiesel. Choose from the topics: 1. How biodiesel benefits Minnesota 2. Expanding biodiesel use: opportunities & challenges 3. Biodiesel in my town: how can you impact biodiesel use in your area? Or create your own topic on biodiesel. Entries must RECEIVED by 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2010. See Mrs. Strandberg for further details.

Ray & Joan Grefe Scholarship fund – A $5,000 per year, renewable scholarship for a full-time student in mathematics or natural science. Applicants must have 3 years of math or natural science in high school. Scholarships will be made on the basis of need, character and academic ability. To apply, submit a transcript, ACT score, two recommendations (one from a math or science teacher) a copy of your parent’s tax return, and a copy of your senior year class schedule. The application form is available from Mrs. Strandberg in Room 204.

Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship Program - $1,000 dollar scholarship. Must be an employee of Hy-Vee OR the son/daughter of a Hy-Vee employee. To apply, you must submit an application, a copy of your transcript, your ACT score, a summary of activities & accomplishments, and a personal written statement on why you should be considered for this scholarship. Please see Mrs. Strandberg for an application.

ACT Test Date – the next ACT test date is April 10, 2010. Registration is due no later than March 5, 2010.

CAREER CORNER
Phlebotomy Technician – This is a one-semester certificate of 20 credits. The Phlebotomy program gives students the training for employment in a clinical laboratory. A phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. After completion of classroom training, the student is assigned to a clinic for 5 credits of clinical experience.
Paralegal – The paralegal occupation will have faster than average growth in the coming years. Paralegal AAS program students take 72 credits. They will study civil litigation, criminal procedures, family law, business organizations, real estate, probate & estates, bankruptcy and property laws. They also receive training in the preparation and handling of legal documents, legal research, legal writing, legal ethics, trial preparation, investigation, and skills to be successful in the business world. A knowledge of computer applications is required.

***College Preparation Day – February 21, 2010 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Minnesota West Community and Technical College Room 604
This event is for individuals who need help filling out the FAFSA, filling out scholarship applications, or searching for careers and colleges.
For filling out the FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid), please bring students AND parents 2009 tax returns, bank account information, SS#’s, drivers’ license numbers, records of untaxed income, and if not a U.S. citizen an alien registration number. 

Becky Strandberg will be updating this information as it becomes available. Please contact her with any questions.