200 Project Leadership participants, families and partners gather in Decemberfor Jingle Bell Rock, a holiday celebration for local Twenty-first Century Scholars.
Mentees, Mentors, and their families participated in the gingerbread house contest, guess that carol, and going to see the Christmas Lights in Matter Park.
Friday, December 24, 2010
PL Page: Rock the House!
On December 3rd, 2010, 200 Project Leadership participants, families and partners gathered for Project Leadership's Jingle Bell Rock, a holiday celebration for local Twenty-first Century Scholars.
To keep up to date with Project Leadership's programming, check out the PL Page published in the Chronicle-Tribune every other Friday.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Community Foundation Of Grant County Accepting Scholarship Applications
With the first semester of the school year drawing to a close, it is time for senior students to begin thinking about the scholarship application process. While scholarships are available from a wide variety of sources, one scholarship source that all high school seniors should be considering is the Community Foundation of Grant County.
Each year the Community Foundation of Grant County awards more than 200 scholarships to Grant County students. Last year’s scholarships totaled more than $300,000 and the 2010-2011 year has the potential to surpass this.
This year’s scholarship application became available online on December 1st, said Sherrie Stahl, program manager for the Community Foundation.
“Students can log onto comfdn.org, fill out and print the application and be eligible for a wide variety of scholarship opportunities,” she said. “It’s a single application for all of the scholarships that the Community Foundation offers.”
In addition to the completed application, students must also mail a picture, a copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation postmarked no later than March 1, 2011.
While the deadline for the Community Foundation’s scholarship application is not until late in the season, it is recommended that students begin the process as soon as possible. With between 300 and 400 senior students vying for awards, being prompt, accurate and thorough with your application is essential.
Stahl reminds students to take great care in preparing their application for Community Foundation scholarships. “This application is the only chance you’ll have to make an impression on the scholarship selection committee,” she said, “Take the time to make sure that it’s a positive one.”
Each year the Community Foundation of Grant County awards more than 200 scholarships to Grant County students. Last year’s scholarships totaled more than $300,000 and the 2010-2011 year has the potential to surpass this.
This year’s scholarship application became available online on December 1st, said Sherrie Stahl, program manager for the Community Foundation.
“Students can log onto comfdn.org, fill out and print the application and be eligible for a wide variety of scholarship opportunities,” she said. “It’s a single application for all of the scholarships that the Community Foundation offers.”
In addition to the completed application, students must also mail a picture, a copy of their transcripts and a letter of recommendation postmarked no later than March 1, 2011.
While the deadline for the Community Foundation’s scholarship application is not until late in the season, it is recommended that students begin the process as soon as possible. With between 300 and 400 senior students vying for awards, being prompt, accurate and thorough with your application is essential.
Stahl reminds students to take great care in preparing their application for Community Foundation scholarships. “This application is the only chance you’ll have to make an impression on the scholarship selection committee,” she said, “Take the time to make sure that it’s a positive one.”
5 Tips for College Applicants
1. Apply to multiple colleges, but keep this number reasonable.
You’ll want to cast a wide net, but remember that the application process will cost you both time and money. Learn More Indiana suggests 3-5 college applications for seniors.
2. Seek assistance.
A guidance counselor. An older sister. A mentor. These may be some of the people in your life that can help you through the college application process. It can be very intimidating, but you don’t have to go it alone. When in doubt, ask for help!
3. Read the application carefully. Then read it again!
No two college applications are the same. This means that different schools may require different information and supporting documentation with your application. Be on the lookout for downloadable forms for your guidance counselors. Make sure you know whether the school to which you are applying requires an essay or letter of recommendation to accompany the application.
4. Print a copy for yourself.
It’s tempting to hit the “submit” button and bask in the joy of another completed application. Before you click, though, you should make sure that you’ve printed a copy of the application for your own records. A hard copy serves as a confirmation that you’ve completed the application and can be referenced later should issues arise.
5. Don’t take a rejection personally.
Many times a college or university’s decision not to accept a student has nothing to do with the student’s academic skills or educational potential. Sometimes it’s purely a matter of timing. Even if you happen to receive rejections from all of the schools you’ve applied to, all hope is not lost. Speak to your guidance counselor to learn more about the different options available to you.
Sources: College Board; Learn More Indiana.
You’ll want to cast a wide net, but remember that the application process will cost you both time and money. Learn More Indiana suggests 3-5 college applications for seniors.
2. Seek assistance.
A guidance counselor. An older sister. A mentor. These may be some of the people in your life that can help you through the college application process. It can be very intimidating, but you don’t have to go it alone. When in doubt, ask for help!
3. Read the application carefully. Then read it again!
No two college applications are the same. This means that different schools may require different information and supporting documentation with your application. Be on the lookout for downloadable forms for your guidance counselors. Make sure you know whether the school to which you are applying requires an essay or letter of recommendation to accompany the application.
4. Print a copy for yourself.
It’s tempting to hit the “submit” button and bask in the joy of another completed application. Before you click, though, you should make sure that you’ve printed a copy of the application for your own records. A hard copy serves as a confirmation that you’ve completed the application and can be referenced later should issues arise.
5. Don’t take a rejection personally.
Many times a college or university’s decision not to accept a student has nothing to do with the student’s academic skills or educational potential. Sometimes it’s purely a matter of timing. Even if you happen to receive rejections from all of the schools you’ve applied to, all hope is not lost. Speak to your guidance counselor to learn more about the different options available to you.
Sources: College Board; Learn More Indiana.
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