Dickey Rural Network Scholarship

Awards

In 2012, DRN will award five (5) $500 scholarships to high school seniors whose parents or guardians receive their telecommunication services from DRN. FRS will award thirty (30) $2,500 scholarships to rural high school seniors, one per geographic region of the NTCA membership and one to a student sponsored by a NTCA associate member. The remaining nineteen (19) awards will be distributed proportionate to the number of applications received per region. FRS will fund $2,000 of each scholarship, with the sponsoring organization of each winning student providing a $500 match.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior.

• Be a United States citizen.

• Receive any telecommunications service from DRN.

• Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.

• Have at least a C grade point average (GPA).

• Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.

Deadline is Feb. 15th. Application can be found and filled out at

http://www.drtel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DRN_Scholarship-2012.pdf

National Youth Science Camp

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple is seeking two high school seniors to receive a full scholarship to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia from June 27 to July 21, 2012. Applicants must have an interest in scientific leadership. The deadline to apply is February 17. For more information or application forms, contact the ND Selection Coordinator Glenda Fauske (Foss-key) at (701) 228-5446 or visit http://c2e2.gscience.org to print off an application form.

Attention: Sophomores!!!

North Dakota offers 2 exceptional leadership seminars for students who are entering their junior year of high school.

Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar & North Dakota Leadership Seminar both offer students a fun, educational, and character building experience. All sophomore students are encouraged to apply and then are selected as representatives by a LMHS committee who reviews applicant essays unanimously.

During your seminar experience, you will discover and sharpen your leadership skills; you will come face-to-face with current leaders in such fields as government, media, business and education; and, you will be taught how to think, not what to think, empowering you to value your own opinions and ideas, and to find the courage to express those opinions among your peers. Then, you are challenged you to take your experience back to your home, school and community and make a difference for others.

Attending one of these leadership programs is a great chance for you to stand out and be outstanding; to show others who you are and what you can do. It’s an open door to lifelong leadership and service opportunities.

Check out the following links for more information and if you are interested in applying please see Ms. Hendrickson for application details.

www.hoby.org
www.ndleadership.org

West Point Summer Leaders Seminar

West Point conducts the Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) for high school juniors going into their senior year. It is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics conducted during the couple of weeks in June each year. West Point cadets serve as squad leaders for all aspects of the week-long seminar. Approximately 1000 high school juniors are selected to attend the seminar each year from an applicant pool of approximately 3000-4000 students. A rolling acceptance process is used so if interested be sure to apply early.

The average cost of the SLS is around $350.00 which covers room, board, some clothing items, and all classroom/training materials. It does not cover transportation to / from West Point. There are 2 sessions to choose from:

Session 1: 2-8 June 2012

Session 2: 9-15 June 2012

This is a great opportunity for students who are considering a military career to get a glipms of military life and training!!!

For more information or to apply please visit http://admissions.westpoint.edu/summer_program.html

New Scholarship Opportunities

Best Buy Scholarship Program: Deadline Feb. 15, 2012
The Best Buy Scholarship Program is awarding up to $1.2 million in Scholarships!!! A total of 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students in grades 9-12. Students need to have solid grades plus some community service or work experience to qualify. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com.


Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships (DAR): Deadline Feb. 15, 2012
DAR has a number of various scholarships available to students planning to pursue degrees in the areas of history, law, nursing, and education. Scholarships available are very diverse including students who are seniors as well as college students and non-traditional students. To see a complete listing of DAR Scholarships available and to access more information and application, visit http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm


Eagles Scholarship: Deadline Feb. 25, 2012
Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 is awarding scholarships to worthy area graduating high school seniors who plan to further their education by attending a college or tech school. Students chosen for these scholarships must not only be worthy students but must show an interest and involvement in community betterment. Scholarships will be no less than $250.00 each. Applicants parents need not be members of Eagles Aerie 2192 for scholarship consideration. Applications must be returned to the Eagles by Feb. 25, 2012. Application can be obtained from Ms. Hendrickson

Win a Gateway Laptop Computer!!!

The Bank of North Dakota is giving a laptop to one lucky senior! Students can register to win by going to www.mynd-can.com. Don't miss this opportunity! You may just cut the expense of purchasing a laptop for your college bound student!

Explore HEALTH Careers

I received some information about a website that helps students interested in health related careers gain better insight into the many various career options that are available to them in this growing profession.

I have added the link to the Useful Websites list of the blog. If your child has been considering any sort of health care profession, please encourage them to check it out!

www.ExploreHealthCareers.org