SENIOR SCOOPUSD 243 Lebo- Waverly High School January 18, 2019****************************************************************************************************College Entrance Exams:

ACT: test of choice in the mid-west

SAT: test of choice on the East Coast and the West Coast and colleges with highly selective admissions policies

Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online. Registering online is the preferred method for both tests.

ACT TESTING DATES (LHS will host the April test. BHS will host all testing dates except the July one!)TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE

February 9, 2019 TODAY!!!April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019

BHS will offer all tests dates, except for July!

ACT without writing — $55.50 ACT with writing—$67.00

Register online at www.actstudent.org.

LHS School Code: 171-710 WHS School Code: 173-090

See Mrs. Newton if you think you might qualify for a fee waiver or extended time testing!

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SENIOR REMINDERS:**Males – you have to register with Selective Services within 30 days of your 18th birthday. Failure to do so

could result in your not being awarded any federal financial aid. To register, go to www.sss.gov or you can check the box when you submit the FAFSA!

**Keep applying for any and all scholarships you are eligible for! **NCAA athletes – be sure to register at www.eligibilitycenter.org! You will receive an e-mail detailing

what to do after you have registered!**NAIA athletes – be sure to register at www.playnaia.org!

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ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE TRANSFER LISTIf you plan to attend one of the state universities in Kansas or Washburn University, check out the following link to see how ACC courses transfer to one of these universities! http://www.allencc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=296&catid=49&Itemid=70

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: Books and tuitionYou do not have to pursue a degree in athletic training to receive this scholarship.Interested students need to go to www.bartonsports.com. Click on “Inside Athletics” on the top banner, and proceed to the Sports Medicine page. Click on “Join our Team” and complete the “Student Athletic Trainer Questionnaire.”

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KANSAS JUNIOR GOLF SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,500CRITERIA:*Must be a current high school senior in good standing*Must attend a Kansas college or university, including community colleges*Applicant must have participated in high school golf or junior golf programs sponsored by Kansas organizations. These may include, but are not limited to: Kansas Junior Golf Association, Kansas Golf Association, Kansas Womens Golf Association, The First Tee, Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, Native American Junior Golf Association. Participation – not playing ability or performance – is the requirement.Scholarship details and a downloadable application form are available at www.kansasgolf.org/foundation/scholarships.DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2019

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SCOTT MECHAM BBB STUDENT OF INTEGRITY AWARDSAMOUNT: Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB - Metro Omaha/Southwest Iowa, Metro Lincoln/Greater Nebraska, South Dakota and The Kansas Plains. CRITERIA: *must be a current senior*must plan to continue education after high school graduation*must exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity - humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community—BBB’s valuesAdditional information and the application form are available at http://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/student-of-integrity-award-scholarships/. DEADLINE: must be postmarked by MARCH 8, 2019

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GPACAC SCHOLARSHIP (The Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling)AMOUNT: three scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000 CRITERIA: * must be a May/June 2019 high school graduate from a high school in KANSAS, Oklahoma, or Nebraska* must have an ACT composite score of 21 or higher* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higherThe online application and additional information can be accessed at http://www.gpacac.net/student-

submitted-scholarships. You also have to submit a 500-word essay on one of the two topics listed on the web site.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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GPACAC PAUL MAX SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000CRITERIA: * must be a May/June 2019 high school graduate from a high school in KANSAS, Oklahoma, or Nebraska* must be planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher* must have a strong community service record of a minimum of 100 hours of serviceThe online application and additional information can be accessed at http://www.gpacac.net/student-

submitted-scholarships. You also have to submit a 500-word essay on one of the two topics listed on the web site.

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET SYMPOSIUM (GAAS) STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: not indicatedCRITERIA: *Must be a high school seniorScholarships are available for full time students attending a US or Canadian college or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary school for automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians.More information and an online application are available at www.automotivescholarships.com. DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2019

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BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS AUDITIONSAMOUNT: full in-state tuition and book scholarshipsGENRE: music, theatre, dance, and mass communicationsWHEN: February 15th and 16th You MUST register online at www.butlercc.edu/facscholarships.

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SPARKLING ICE FLAVORABLE FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: five awards of $5,000* must be a high school senior* must plan to attend a post-secondary institution beginning Fall 2019* must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherAdditional information and online application can be found at https://www.flavorfulfutures.com/. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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LOCKHEED MARTIN STEM SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: two hundred scholarships of $10,000CRITERIA:* U.S. Citizens* Current high school seniors with a cumulative 3.5 or above GPA* Planning to enroll or already enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.

* Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Math, Physics, Information Systems/Management Information Systems or Information Assurance.*Demonstrate financial need.*Be willing to consider a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding. (Note: The internship is not required to receive a scholarship.)Additional information and the application are available at https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LM2019. DEADLINE: 3 pm, CST, MARCH 12, 2019

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SAFE PEDESTRIANS SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000CRITERIA:* high school senior who will attend college in the fall 2019* must have a minimum 3.0 GPAPROCESS: Submit the following materials to the email address below:* high school transcript* resume’* 750-word personal essay discussing your opinion on the government’s role for protecting pedestrians from accidents and the measures that can be taken to prevent pedestrian accidents and improve safety.DEADLINE: All scholarship materials must be submitted by JANUARY 31, 2019. Applications must be sent by email to application@nlginjury.com with the subject line “[Applicant Name] – The Safe Pedestrians Scholarship.”

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ABPA HARRINGTON-ARTHUR MEMORIAL $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITIONAMOUNT: $1,500Submit an essay on this topic: Explain backflow prevention and why it is important in protecting potable water supplies. Discuss some of the hazards that could be a threat to our drinking water, and the types of backflow prevention to protect against them.Details and online application are available at https://abpa.site-ym.com/page/Scholarship.DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2019

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CCIS SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTESTAMOUNT: $750Submit an essay on this topic: What advantage does college provide in starting and running a contractor business versus starting the required four years’ journey-level experience to become a licensed contractor right out of high school?Details and online application are available at https://www.ccisbonds.com/scholarship/.DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2019

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Advertising of LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS in Senior Scoop will begin in mid-February!

Information about The French and Friends of Coffey County Hospital has been emailed to you!

Is your resume’ up-to-date????Is your cover letter up-to-date???