Jeanne Sumner Crane Memorial Scholarship - Teaching Major. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline May 7, 2010.


Alumni Scholarship - General. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline May 7, 2010.

Clarence Amsden Memorial Scholarship - Education Major. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline May 7, 2010.

The James F. Pizzani Memorial Scholarship - Teaching Major. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline is May 7th.

Jesse M. Robinson - Jesse was not only an honor student, but was also an outstanding athlete who gave back to his community. Jesse's family would like to recognize a graduating senior with similar qualities. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline is May 7th.

Pentangle Arts Council Scholarship - Senior who has need and has demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the Arts either performing or visual.

OMYA will award four $1,000 scholarships to four graduating seniors who are planning to pursue a post-secondary education in a field of science or engineering. Application Deadline is April 23, 2010. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

Vermont Tech - Open House April 22, 2010 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm., Randolph Center.

Delaney Stables, LLC is offering a variety of programs this spring/summer. In April, and running through the summer, barn management sessions will be offered on Wednesdays from 3:30 till 5:30 p.m. These sessions focus on how to take care of animals in and around the barn. Starting in June and running through September, four-day horsemanship intensives will be offered from 9 till noon. These weeks focus on the riding and horsemanship. Lessons can be scheduled year round by the week or by the month on our wonderful horses or your own. Children and adults are welcome. Call Jill for prices and availability. 802-484-3138

Student Appointment to State Board of Education (Gubernatorial Appointment) - Governor James H. Douglas office is beginning the process of appointing a student member on its State Board of Education. Vermont is one of the few states with a full voting student member on its State Board of Education. They are looking for secondary students who will graduate in 2012 or later for a two-year term on the Board. The student must be a Vermont resident. During the student member's first year, he or she will be a non-voting member. During the second year, he or she will have voting rights along with the eight other adult members. The term for the student who is chosen will begin on July 1, 2010. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The deadline for applications to be returned is Friday, May 21, 2010.

Clarkson University and the Clarkson School are pleased to invite our school to participate in the Clarkson Leadership Awards Program - These awards are given annually to recognize junior students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, positively impact their high school and local community, and have strong academic record. The Leadership and Achievement Award are each $44,000 ($11,000 per year) and the Achievement is $36,000 ($9,000 per year). Along with this award we will still be able to nominate 2 juniors for the Leadership and Achievement award. It is important to note that the candidates' area of academic interest must be in engineering, business, science, health science or liberal arts, and the candidates must meet the specific guidelines. If you are interested in being a candidate for nomination please see Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office.

2010 Youth Activist Institute - Apply Now!
This summer, the Peace & Justice Center is proud to announce our 2nd Annual Youth Activist Institute, held at Vermont Technical College in Randolph from June 25th-27th.
YAI is a grant funded project designed to engage high school aged youth in activism, and empower them to inspire others and make change. It is a weekend-long program filled with workshops, guest speakers and various activism-related activities. Our goals are to build a community of youth activists to sustain and support each other, as well as cultivate tools and confidence for youth to go forward and build campaigns.
For more information or to find out how to apply click here <http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=313207276&u=3505643>.

Vermont Institute on Health and Wellness will be offering a week-long, intensive, residential summer experience for high school students who are personally or professionally interested in health, medicine, nutrition, fitness, and other areas of wellness. This summers week-long residential experience will be held June 27 through July 3 at St. Johnsbury Academy. Students who attend will be able to explore and discover different areas of wellness under the guidance of professionals in the field, including medical doctors, yoga instructors, nutritionists, massage therapists and more. No application fee if you apply by April 23, 2010 Go to www.vihw.org for an application. Tuition is $695.

Camp Knock Knock - A weekend Family Bereavement Camp, June 4-6, 2010 at YMCA's Camp Abnaki, North Hero, Vermont. This weekend of open support and guidance provides an opportunity for growth and healing for families who are experiencing the natural grieving process. Skilled counselors, other professionals, and specially trained volunteers will participate in this very special weekend. Families may call 802 860-4410 ext. 3405 for more information.

Attention all college bound seniors. The Vermont State Association of Emblem Clubs and Hartford Emblem Club #150 Scholarships are now available in the Counseling Office. Application deadline is April 19th.

The Local Scholarship - Filling out the Local Scholarship Form will make you eligible for various scholarships given by local organizations and businesses. Some of them are specific to town, intended major or interests, and GPA. All college bound seniors are encouraged to fill this out and return the completed form to the Counseling Office by April 30th. Local Scholarship Forms are available in the Counseling Office.

Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service 2010 - One $1,000 scholarship provided by the Vermont Superintendents Association. Vermont high school seniors demonstrating a commitment to further their education after graduation. The selected student will have demonstrated leadership and service to his or her community, academic achievement and initiative in overcoming a specific challenge or challenges. Applications must be complete and postmarked not later than Friday, March 26, 2010. Scholarship information and applications are available in the Counseling Office.

Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award - Each year a distinguished group of students are selected and recognized by Wells College fo their leadership ability, community involvement, and academic excellence. The 21st Century Leadership Award Program is designed to honor these students who embody the spirit, integrity, and intellectual qualities of strong leaders and grant them a $40,000 Scholarship for Leaders ($10,000 per year) for four years of study at Wells College. The nominated student must have a GPA in academic subject areas of at least a 90% (or a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale) in a college preparatory program and demonstrated leadership ability through school and community activities. Please note that Wells College recalculates students GPA's to include only the core academic subject area of English, history, math, science and foreign language.If you are a Junior and interested in being a possible candidate for nomination please see Joni Kennedy in the Counseliing Offfice by April 1st.

Members Advantage Community Credit Union will be offering one “Francis Henry Memorial Scholarship” in the amount of $500, to a graduating senior furthering their education. The student applying must be a member of the Credit Union at the time of application. Deadline May 7, 2010.

The Humane Society of the United States Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship – High school senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time. The award consists of tuition assistance in the amount of $2000, which is payable to the college or university at which the recipient will be matriculating in 2010. Application information is available in the Counseling Office. Application deadline is March 25, 2010.

University of Virginia – Academic Enrichment Camps for Senior & Junior High Students. For more information go to www.4StarCamps.com, 1800.334.7827 or info@4StarCamps.com

The Putney School Summer Programs – For rising freshmen through rising seniors. Visual Arts, Theater, Music, Dance, Farm, Creative Writing. For more information, visit www.putneyschoolsummer.org or call 802.387.6297 or 802.387.6234.

Summer Opportunity - University of New England – Immerse yourself in Marine Sciences, Applied Math, History, Psychology or Writing. Students should be entering their Junior or Senior year in Fall 2010. For more information: www.une.edu/oce or call 207.602.2050

Now Hiring for 2010 Summer Season - Spend the Summer working for the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. For more information go to www.VYCC.org.
The VYCC is currently reviewing applications for 2010 Summer Corps Members and Crew Leaders! 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. In honor of this milestone we will be running 25 Crews this summer season and hiring over 300 individuals to work on high-priority conservation projects throughout the state of Vermont.
NOW is the time to apply for either a Crew Leader or Corps Member position!
They hire Corps Members on a rolling basis. To apply for a position, please fill out our online application found at www.vycc.org/apply. After you submit an application, they will review and contact you for a 25-30 minute phone interview. Due to their thorough hiring process, applicants may need to wait several weeks for a hiring decision. They ask for your patience as they take the time to create the best and most dynamic crews possible for 2010!

Interested in Crew Leading? To learn about all of the VYCC’s Crew Leading opportunities, please read through their Crew Leading website page!
DATES and FAST FACTS
Wilderness and Roving Corps Members: (Session 1 June 19 – July 18; Session 2 July 31 – August 29) Corps Members work on small crews and camp outside for 4 weeks. Must be 16 – 24 years old. If you are NOT a Vermont resident, you must be 18 years old.
Leadership Development Corps Members: (June 19 – August 29, with an unpaid vacation from July 25 – 30) Our Leadership Development Crew focuses on building leadership skills while performing quality conservation work. This year we will have both all-female and co-ed crews. Must be 18 – 24 years old.
LEAP Corps Members: (Session 1 June 19 – July 18; Session 2 July 31 – August 29) LEAP is our Conservation Crew for individuals with visual impairments. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Abigail Mendenhall at 802.434.3969 x138 or abigail.mendenhall@vycc.org
Community Corps Members: (June 21 – August 9) Live at home and commute to work. Must be 16 – 24 years old. NOTE: We are still determining where our Community Crews will be. Please check back for locations.
Park Corps Members: (May 20 – September 10) Live and work in a Vermont State Park. AmeriCorps position. Must be 18 – 24 years old and have a High School diploma.

Attention seniors – VSAC Assisted Scholarships Books are available in the Counseling Office
February 12, 2010 is the Early Bird Postmark Deadline for all VSAC-Assisted Scholarships. Completed applications (including all required documents) postmarked on or before February 12, 2010 will be entered in a drawing for one of three $1,000 Scholarships.
March 5, 2010 is the Postmark Deadline for ALL VSAC-Assisted Scholarships (completed application including all required documents must be postmarked on or before March 5, 2010).

Fletcher “Buster” Brush Memorial Scholarship Fund - Brush Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating Vermont and New Hampshire high school seniors who demonstrate the same values that Buster did: compassion, hard work, community service, school spirit, leadership, and the desire to challenge themselves. Two scholarships are awarded each year, one to a Vermont student and one to a New Hampshire student. Each scholarship recipient receives $1,000, and the scholarship can be renewed annually for up to four years if the recipient continues to meet the qualifying criteria. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. For more information visit their website at www.brushscholarship.org. Application must be submitted no later than April 15, 2010.
Nacel Open Door is pleased to announce the scholarship competition for the 2010-2011 Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program. This unique program, funded by the United States Congress and the German Bundestag, allows graduating high school seniors to spend a year in Germany living with a host family, participating in a training or school program, and most importantly, getting hands-on work experience through an internship with a German company. Participants have been placed in fields as diverse as the arts, architecture, auto mechanics, carpentry, child care, computers, culinary arts, early education, health care, hotel management, international affairs, journalism, and veterinary science, to name a few. This year’s application deadline has been extended. Completed application must be received in their office no later than February 15, 2010. The application can be downloaded at www.nacelopendoor.org Click on the Travel Abroad menu option, and scroll down to the Scholarship box to get program information and an application.
America's Milk Processor's (the folks who bring you the "got milk" and Milk Mustache ads) and USA Today are pleased to bring you the 13th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" (SAMMY) 2010 Award Program. The SAMMY 2010 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the contiguous United States. From now until March 5, 2010 teachers, coaches, principals, counselors, athletic directors, parents and relatives are encouraged to nominate a student athlete for the SAMMY 2010 Award. Additionally, all high school seniors are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves for the SAMMY 2010 Award. For application and official rules visit www.bodybymilk.com. Deadline March 5, 2010.

Eighth Annual National Co-Op Scholarship 2009-2010. Application deadline: February 15, 2010 (postmarked). For more information you can visit their website at www.co-op.edu.
University of New England – Make this summer count - High school sophomores & juniors: Immerse yourself in Marine Sciences, Applied Math, History, Psychology or Writing. For more information: www.une.edu/oce.

Green Across the Pacific at Champlain College, 2010 (Anticipated dates 7-11-10 to 7-31-10)Green Across the Pacific at Champlain College in our Environmental Field & Cultural Exchange Course for American and Chinese High School Students. This program develops environmental leadership in the context of a three-week overview of the natural history, and regional economic and political interests that contribute to natural resource management policy in Vermont. You could be one of twelve American students selected to work with twelve Chinese students from The Affiliated High School of South China Normal University (Hua Shi Fu Zhong- HSFZ) Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. They will begin reviewing program applications on February 1st, 2010 and continue to accept applications until the program is full. For more information go to www.gatp.org.

The Putney School Summer Programs 2010 (ages 14-17) – Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Farm, Program for International Education. For more information go to www.putneyschoolsummer.org.

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, in partnership with the Basin Harbor Club, is inviting Vermont students to design an advertisement inviting people to visit our state. We call this contest DRAWN TO VERMONT! Three winning ads, one for each age group: K-4, 5-8, 9-12, will be published in the Summer 2010 issue of Vermont Life magazine! Additionally, all participants will be entered into a drawing to win a free two-night stay at the Basin Harbor Club, which the student can enjoy with their family. Deadline: All entries must be in-hand by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010. http://www.vermontpartners.org/drawntovermont/

2010 YWCA Camp Hochelaga Scholarship Program - Founded in 1909, YWCA Camp Hochelaga is a place where girls can become their best selves. The Hochelaga mission is to provide girls with opportunities to develop new skills, explore interests, take on leadership roles, and build environmental awareness. Camp Hochelaga is the last girls-only YWCA residential camp in the United States. Through a broad array of programs in arts, sports, swimming and boating, nature activities, and longstanding camp traditions, girls ages 6-17 are encouraged to have fun, express themselves, and create friendships that will last a lifetime. Camp experiences provide a great foundation for girls’ to explore and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. They offer one-week and multi-week sessions, in residential camp and day camp formats. There is also a residential "Mini-Camp" during the first session, for girls who may be new to overnight camp. For additional information go to www.ywca.org/vermont. Application deadline: March 19, 2010.

NSF Scholarships - With support from the National Science Foundation, Marist College is offering 12 full tuition, room and board scholarships to students who choose to major in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems. Online applications for admission can be found at ww.marist.edu/admission (on the application, check the box labeled “National Science Foundation Scholarship Program”). Application deadline is: February 15, 2010.

2010 Poster & Essay Contest - Once again the Vermont Secretary of State's Office is sponsoring their annual Poster and Essay Contest. The contest is a great way to integrate Vermont into the curriculum at any grade level, whether through art, writing, social studies, general research or as an interdisciplinary unit. Not only will students engage in a meaningful and fun study of their state, they'll have a chance to win $100! Information regarding rules and registration is available here: http://www.sec.state.vt.us/kids/contests.html. Entries must be postmarked by April 2, 2010.
United States Military Academy – West Point offers outstanding juniors the opportunity to experience cadet life at the academy by attending the Summer Leaders Seminar 2010, first session May 29 – June 4, second session June 5 – 11. Application deadline is April 1, 2010. Students must apply online at their website www.Admissions.WestPoint.edu.

MedQuest 2010 – Health Careers Exploration, July 11-16 - at Southern Vermont College, Bennington, August 1-6 - at the School for International Training, Brattleboro. MedQuest offers students a six-day exposure to the range of health career opportunities available in the 21st Century and an introduction to life on a college campus.. They are looking for students in grades 9, 10 and 11 interested in health professions, mathematics, science, and technology. MedQuest 2010 tuition is $375. Information is available in the Counseling Office or visit their website at www.svahec.org for application forms and brochures. Application deadline is March 1, 2010.

Alfred University Summer Programs – Equestrian Camps – Residential English Camps for ages 14 -17, July 18-22, 2010 and Day Camps English and Western for ages 8-16, July 5-9 & 26-30, 2010. Brochures are available in the Counseling Office and the enrollment form is also available online as a PDF at www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/equestrian.cfm. Enrollment deadline: June 15, 2010.

Summer 2010 - Governor's Institute of Vermont
If you are a high school student in 9th, 10th or 11th grade with a strong interest in one of the following topic areas, we invite you to apply to The Governor's Institutes of Vermont. The Institutes provide an opportunity for you to study with the State's finest professionals on the campuses of Vermont colleges. While the subjects vary greatly, each Institute offers you a chance to:
advance your personal skills, awareness, and abilities
meet and study with other high school students
explore your career ambitions

ARTS
June 27 (2pm) - July 11 (5pm), 2010
Tuition - $1,095
Castleton State College
ASIAN CULTURES
June 20 - June 26, 2010
Tuition $835
University of Vermont, Burlington
Current Issues & Youth Activism
NEW, CORRECT DATES: Tuesday, June 29 to Saturday, July 10)
Tuition $925
ENGINEERING
June 26 - July 3, 2010
Tuition $795
University of Vermont, Burlington
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Tuition $795
June 19 - 27, 2010
MATHEMATICS
June 20 - June 25, 2010
Tuition $695
University of Vermont, Burlington
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
June 20 (10am) - June 27 (4pm), 2010
Tuition $795
University of Vermont, Burlington
The 2010 Application should be available to download off their website at GIV.ORG. Information booklets and applications will also be available in the Counseling Office. Please see Joni Kennedy for more information. Please submit your completed application (including two recommendations) to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office by March 15th, 2010.

Vermont Technical College Scholars Program- provides full in-state tuition for up to two years for applicants admitted to Vermont Tech degree programs as full-time freshmen. Applicant must have demonstrated their potential for academic and personal achievement and may also have financial need. Application deadline is April 1, 2010.

Rizio-Wood Memorial Golf Scholarship - Seniors, To further your education in golf and/or agronomy. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Application deadline is June 1, 2010.

Arthritis Foundation College Scholarships - The Arthritis Foundation is offering three or more $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors or college undergraduates with juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease. Students must be a resident of ME, NH, VT, Clinton, Essex or Franklin County NY. Application deadline: April 16, 2010. Applications are available by mail, email, or fax. Arthritis Foundation, 6 Chenell Dr., Suite 260, Concord, NH 03301, 603-224-9322 or 800-639-2113; Fax 603-224-3778; info.nne@arthritis.org.

The Deborah H. Peeler Nurse Scholars Program - The program has two aims. One, to provide incentive for qualified individuals to seek careers in nursing; and two, provide motivation for RN graduates to practice at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Applications are due prior to the end of May 2010.

The Gary Cross Educational Award - This year they will be offering $500 to a graduating senior from Weathersfield who will be going to college for an education degree. Application deadline is April 15, 2010. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship. For more information go to http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org. All information must be submitted online by May 14, 2010.

SUMMER & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Jump-start your college planning! Attend VSAC's free College Pathways event for high school juniors and sophomores (and their parents).

March 13, Saint Michael's College
March 27, Castleton State College
April 10, Lyndon State College
What's in it for you? Learn strategies and tips for:
surviving standardized tests
(SAT and ACT)
searching for colleges that fit
applying to college
covering college costs
and more
It's all FREE! View the details and register online at www.vsac.org/collegepathways.
The Annual Green Mountain Boys' State, sponsored by the American Legion Department of Vermont, will be held on the campus of Lyndon State College in Lyndon, VT from June 20 through June 25, 2010. The Green Mountains Boys' State program develops good citizenship and leadership skills by allowing participants to establish both local and state governments. Boys with leadership potential and high moral character receive the most benefit from the program. There are also some scholarship opportunities to help with future college costs. This is a great leadership opportunity and our local American Legion Post pays for and sponsors the boys that are selected to attend. If you are currently a junior and would like to be considered as a candidate for this years Boys' State please see Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office. Application deadline is April 7, 2010.

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Vermont, is pleased to announce the 67th session of Green Mountain Girls State which will be held at Castleton State College in Castleton, VT from June 20 - June 25th, 2010. Eligibility is limited to any unmarried girl residing in the State of Vermont, who is an American citizen, and has completed her junior year. The program develops good citizenship and leadership skills by allowing participants to establish both local and state governments.There are also some scholarship opportunities to help with future college costs. Basis for selecting attendee(s) will be based on the following: Leadership, Character & Honesty, Cooperativeness and Community Service. This is a great leadership opportunity and our local American Legion Post pays for and sponsors the girls that are selected to attend. Applications are due April 10, 2010.

QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges. QuestBridge is the provider of the National College Match Program and the College Prep Scholarship. For more information please visit their website at www.questbridge.org.

Rensselaer - Design Your Future Day Program on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Hands-on Program for 11th Grade Girls (or sophomore girls on an accelerated math or science track) with Interest and Aptitude in Math/Science. This program is FREE to the high school girls and their parents/guardians who attend. Completed Registrations must be faxed back to 518-276-8788 by April 2, 2010. Brochures and registration forms are available in the Counseling Office or you can go to www.eng.rpi.edu/dyfd/.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Summer Programs focusing on science, technology, and engineering. To learn more or apply, visit wpi.edu/+frontiers or wpi.edu/+launch.

Boston University - PROMYS, Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists. PROMYS is a six week residential program that will be offered from June 27 to August 7, 2010. It will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics. Applications are available online at www.promys.org. Applications will be accepted from February 1 until May 30th, 2010.

2010 Teen Wilderness Adventures. Mountain and water adventures in New Hampshire and Maine. Learn more! Visit www.outdoors.org/teenwilderness or call 603-466-2727.

Marist - Summer Pre-College Programs Include: Business, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Fashion, Game Design, Sports Communication and Theatre. To learn more about all of their Summer Pre-College opportunities and to apply go to WWW.MARIST.EDU/PRECOLLEGE.

OXFORD Advanced Studies Program Summer Course, Brasenose College, Oxford, England, July 6th - 30th, 2010. For more information, send for a brochure or visit their website at www.oasp.ac.uk, The Oxford Edge, PO Box 2043, Darien, CT 06820, USA. Telephone 203 966-2886, Email oxedge@optonline.net

Global Works - 2010 Summer Service Adventures. For more information visit their website at www.globalworkstravel.com.

PRATT Summer 2010 Pre-College Program, July 6 - July 30, 2010. Immerse yourself in Art, Design, Architecture, Creative Writing, Critical and Visual Studies and much more. For more information on Pratt's Pre-College curriculum, please visit them on the Web at WWW.PRATT.EDU/PROSTUDIES.

China 2010 where there be dragons. 5 ways to experience CHINA. For more information call a Dragons professional program director at 1-800-982-9203 or visit their website at www.wheretherebedragons.com.

Sterling College - Summer Semester. Session I - Working Hands, Working Minds. Conservation Ecology/Natural History, Outdoor Education & Leadership, Global Field Study: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, Session II - Global Field Study: Alaska Wilderness, Program in Folk Arts, Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Heritage Institute. For complete course descriptions and detailed information visit: www.sterlingcollege.edu/summer.

iNTERNATIONAL sEMINAR sERIES - A summer program of service work with language study and integrating seminar. Service Learning in Paris and Barcelona July 4 - 31, 2010. Cultural immersion through community service. For more information you can E-mail them at iss@study-serve.org or visit their website at www.study-serve.org.

Boston University Summer 2010 - Boston University High School Programs. Choose from one of four programs: High School Honors, Research Internship, Summer Challenge and Summer Preview. Phone 617-353-1378, Fax: 617-353-5532, E-mail: buhssumr@bu.edu, Web: bu.edu/summer/highschool.

The George Washington University Pre-College Program 2010. Session I Courses July 7-16, Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime and Justice, Photojournalism: Media in focus, Writing the City. Session II Courses July 21-30, U.S Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership. For more information visit their website at precollege.gwu.edu.

Academictreks - Explore the Caribbean, Mexico, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Canada, Africa, France, Fiji, China. Summer expeditions, college credit, community service. For more information call 888.833.1908 or visit www.academictreks.com.

Think Summer - broadreach - Caribbean, Australia, Fiji, Red Sea, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Honduras - Scuba Diving, Sailing Voyages, Marine Biology, Wilderness Adventures, Community Service, Ages 13-19, No experience necessary. For more information visit their website at www.gobroadreach.com or call 888.833.1907.

Summer in New York City. Live & Learn at Barnard College. Get the Barnard Pre-College advantage. Co-ed programs for rising high school Juniors and seniors. Liberal Arts Program, Liberal Arts Intensive, Young Women's Leadership Institute. Class topics include: Architecture, Art, Theatre and Film, Psychology, Sociology, Writing, Literature, International Affairs, Economics, Music, Dance, Urban Studies, Art History and English as a second Language. All programs are open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade. To learn more about their programs and to see what New York City has waiting for you, visit their website: www.barnard.edu/pcp.

Alfred University - Summer Program for teens. Art Portfolio, Astronomy, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer, Creative Writing, Engineering, Equestrian, ESL Swimming and Theater. For more information visit their website at www.alfred.edu/summer.

Skidmore Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts, July 3- August 6, 2010. For details and application materials: www.skidmore.edu/precollege.

Hyde Schools - Summer Programs 2010. For more information visit their website at www.hyde.edu and pre-register for Summer Programs at www.hyde.edu/summer.

2010 Junior State of America Summer Programs - This year's events take place on the campuses of Georgetown, Princeton and Stanford, and feature the same intense political-study experience JSA is highly regarded for: three weeks combining elective courses in government and speech, the Congressional Workshops where students develop, present and debate policy issues, and a high-level speaker series. Go to www.jsa.org for mre information.

If you would like to be considered a candidate for nomination for the National Young Leaders Conference, Washington, D.C., please visit their website at www.cylc.org. If you would like to be considered a candidate for nomination for the National Student Leadership Foundation (NSLC), please visit their website at www.nslcleaders.org. Please see Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office by March 16, 2010 if you are interested in being nominated.

 

Sons of the American Legion Scholarship - Any student  who is planning to attend a trade school or technical college and whose grandfather, grandmother, step grandparents, father, step father, mother, step mother, adopted parents or grandparents and brothers or sisters are a member of the American Legion Family (American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion) are welcome to apply for this scholarship.  Award is $500 - $1000 -.  Deadline is April 15th, 2010.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

Summer Leadership Opportunities at Norwich University
The Future Leader Camp (FLC) is a two-week summer program dedicated to developing the leadership potential of current high school students.  FLC provides participants with a challenging and meaningful adventure camp experience while building an understanding of small group leadership techniques, leadership ethics, teamwork, problem-solving and effective communication.  FLC is open to both males and females who will enter the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade upon completion of the camp, and to accepted freshman of Norwich University's fall class. Applicants must possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and meet other physical requirements.

The NU Drill Camp (NUDC) is a two-week camp designed for high schools students interested in expanding their knowledge of military drill and ceremonies as well as developing their physical, mental, and moral character.  Applicants must possess a minimum GPA of 2.5, a strong work ethic and serious desire to learn or improve their skills. Junior ROTC, Civil Air Patrol, Young Marines and Sea Cadets are encouraged to apply.
Annual week-long Summer Engineering Academy is held in mid-July each year. The academy is open only to rising high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing engineering as a college major.
Additional Information may be obtained at www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms or by calling 802 485-2531

AFS – Intercultural Programs
AFS offers two basic programs for secondary school students:
The School Program
The School Program is for one academic year, semester or trimester and begins in July/ August/ September or January/ February/ March depending on the country. AFS students live with a host family and attend a local secondary school as full-time students. AFS offers these exchanges in more than 50 countries across the globe.

Summer or Intensive Programs - These programs are for one to three months. These programs focus on homestays, language skills, community service or cultural activities. Participants mostly live with host families, participate in educational activities and enjoy their new communities.

AFS Community Service Program
Are you 18 years or older?
Are you looking for an opportunity to explore another culture?
Do you want to make a positive contribution to the world?
AFS Community Service Program participants volunteer to work at local organizations that address community needs, such as helping street children or developing training programs with human rights workers. Projects vary by hosting country and participants’ interests.
AFS offers Community Service programs in more than 20 countries across the globe.
For more information go to www.afs.org

2010 Summer High School Program - SNOW FARM, The New England Craft Program is a hands-on, intensive summer in art—a place for both the newcomer and veteran to become involved in the world of art, an opportunity to be part of a small community of people joined by a common interest in creativity and each other. Snow Farm’s contemporary studios and living spaces combined with its historic farmhouse and barns provide a professional studio environment and inspirational setting in which to live and work.  For more information go to www.snowfarm.org.

Interested in becoming a Senate Page in Washington, D.C.?
If you are a civic-minded high school student from the state of Vermont, Sen. Leahy encourages you to apply for the United States Senate page program. This program provides an excellent opportunity for you to learn about Congress while living, working, and attending classes for a semester in Washington, DC. Pages play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the Senate, and have the opportunity to meet some of the nation's leaders and witness history in the making.

Senate pages are juniors in high school and are sixteen years old by the date of appointment. Applications are accepted during students' sophomore year. If you will enter the 10th grade in the fall of 2010, you are eligible to apply for the fall 2010 and spring 2011 programs.
To apply for the Senate page program, please complete the application form below and submit it with a cover letter, high school transcript, and three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be faxed to the attention of the Executive Assistant, at 202-224-3479

Page Application Deadlines:
The application deadline for the 2009-10 program has passed.
Application materials for the 2010-11 Senate Page Program must be received by February 24, 2010
Application: http://leahy.senate.gov/office/senatepage.html 
To learn more about the Senate page program, please call or write:
Senator Patrick Leahy
Attn: Executive Assistant
433 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-4242

Vermont Governor's Institute
If you are a high school student in 9th, 10th or 11th grade with a strong interest in one of the following  topic areas, we invite you to apply to The Governor's Institutes of Vermont.  The Institutes provide an opportunity for you to study with the State's finest professionals on the campuses of Vermont colleges.  While the subjects vary greatly, each Institute offers you a chance to:

• advance your personal skills, awareness, and abilities
• meet and study with other high school students
• explore your career ambitions

ARTS
June 27 (2pm) - July 11 (5pm), 2010 at Castleton State College
Tuition - $1,095
ASIAN CULTURES
June 20 - June 26, 2010
Tuition $835
University of Vermont, Burlington
Current Issues & Youth Activism
NEW, CORRECT DATES:   Tuesday, June 29 to Saturday, July 10)
Tuition $925
ENGINEERING
June 26 - July 3, 2010
Tuition $795
University of Vermont, Burlington
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 Tuition $795
June 19 - 27, 2010
MATHEMATICS
June 20 - June 25, 2010
Tuition $695
University of Vermont, Burlington
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
June 20 (10am) - June 27 (4pm), 2010
Tuition $795
University of Vermont, Burlington

The 2010 Application should be available to download off their website at GIV.ORG by January 15th, 2010.  They currently have the 2009 application still posted.  Information booklets and applications will also be available in  the Counseling Office.  Please see Joni Kennedy for more information.  Please submit your completed application (including two recommendations) to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office by March 15th, 2010.

The East-West Center is now accepting applications from U.S. high school sophomores and juniors for the 2010 Partnership for Youth (P4Y) Program. Offered annually since 2005, the program provides high school students with a unique, structured overseas learning experience, designed to foster global knowledge, and connections while also developing students' academic and personal transferable skills, such as media literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-cultural leadership as well as presentation and communication skills.

The 2010 P4Y Program will, again, take place in Cambodia, where students will examine the ongoing Khmer Rouge trials, officially known as the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia/ECCC and supported by the United Nation, as a case study for analysis of our understanding and perceptions of the Khmer Rouge period and interrelated issues of history, justice, reconciliation, and national development.  The program will also examine the role of the media in shaping public opinions among Cambodians – particularly the youth – about the legacies of the Khmer Rouge rule.
Link:
  http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/asiapacificed-program/current-programs/partnership-for-youth/

 

Federal Student Aid Funding Education Beyond High School can be accessed online at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide

College Preparation Checklist at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/collprep

Federal Student Aid at a Glance - This 4-page flyer can be downloaded in PDF, in the "Publications" section of www.FSAPubs.org

Apply for student aid using FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

FAFSA is available for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA on the Web.  Applicants may print out the PDF  from www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov (click on "FAFSA Filing Options") and submit it by postal mail.

For students who are unsure whether college is for them, they offer www.college.gov

AEMP Foundation Scholarships - Have an interest in a career as a heavy equipment technician, maintain a 2.0 GPA throughout high school, plan to attend a college or vo-tech program that offers a diesel technology program, provide all required supplemental information to the Foundation by submission deadline.  Deadline May 1st, 2010

Need A Lift College Financial Aid Handbook
Is now available on-line at: www.legion.org/needalift

National Scholarships Available for Seniors
$1000 to $7500
Deadline January 15, 2010
History Buff?  Enjoy politics?  Government or Military Service in Your Future?
Washington Crossing Foundation
Please visit their website www.gwcf.org or call 215-949-8841

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
“A Constitutional Speech Contest”
Official Rules 2009-2010 are available in the Counseling Office. 
School Contest      Must be Completed By: February 1, 2010
District Contest       Must be Completed By: February 13, 2010

Law & Order Cadet Training Program
Sponsored by The American Legion Department of Vermont
To be held June 27 – July 2, 2010
Any interested High School Student, currently a Junior  or Senior, Boy or Girl with a minimum age of sixteen (16) years.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office.  Applications are due May 14, 2010.

United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar 2010 For High School Juniors
May 29 – June 4
June 5 – 11
For more information or to apply for the Summer Leaders Seminar, students should visit their website – www.Admissions.WestPoint.edu/ - and fill out the application form
online prior to April 1, 2010.

College Pathways’ 10 A FREE college planning event for high school sophomores and juniors and their parents
Saturday, March 13th at Saint Michael’s College
Saturday, March 27th at Castleton State College
Saturday, April 10th at Lyndon State College
Registration & workshop selection open February 1, 2010
Visit www.vsac.org or call 800-798-8722

WWW.VSAC.Org - We have just received a supply of Vermont grant application brochures for the academic year 2010-2011 and they are available  in the Counseling Office.  These brochures provide all the information students will need in order to apply for a Vermont grant online at www.vsac.org.  Vermont grant applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available.  It is important that you submit your application as early as possible after January 1, 2010.   If you prefer not to use the online Vermont grant application, call VSAC at 800-642-3177 to request a paper application or stop by the Counseling Office as we have a very small supply available. 

In addition to the Vermont grant application, students will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) link to the FAFSA from www.vsac.org.  Instructions for completing the FAFSA online are included in the brochure.  Students are required to complete the FAFSA if they want to be considered for the  the Vermont grant, federal financial aid, and any institutional financial aid that is available.  In order to receive a paper FAFSA, students will need to call the Federal Student Aid information Center at 800-433-3243 to request one.
Here are some links to Scholarship information on the Web.
www.vsac.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.finaid.org
www.scholarshippoints.com  
www.studentservices.com/fastweb
If you have not yet picked up the VSAC Scholarship book,  please stop by the Counseling Office and see Joni Kennedy for a copy of one.

 

The US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) is excited to announce the continuation of the Science and Engineering High School Apprenticeship Program.  This program provides a unique opportunity to high-school juniors with an aptitude for math and science.  Students work on a one-to-one basis with a scientist or engineer who acts as a mentor.  They learn techniques for dealing with scientific and engineering problems and may have the opportunity to use highly sophisticated equipment.  During the summer, students gain valuable on-the-job experience and information to help them make important career choices.  If interested, students may work part time during the school year and may be eligible to remain temporarily employed with CRREL throughout their bachelor degree.  Students, who are in their junior year of high school, with potential in science and engineering should consider applying.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office and upon completion must be turned into our Office no later than January 29, 2010.  The selection panel will select three applicants which will be referred to CRREL for consideration .  Applications, complete with a teacher/guidance recommendation and transcripts, must be post marked by February 13, 2010.   

Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program.  If you are a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post-secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience  check out this opportunity.  Applications deadline is February 15, 2010.  Visit their website or to apply online go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.

CCV - Community College of Vermont - High School Students -  Introduction To College Studies - FREE 13-Week Class: Learn How To Become A Successful College Student:

• Reduce text anxiety
• Take better notes
• Use time and stress management techniques
• Practice goal-setting and problem-solving
• Expand communication skills
• Explore college options and financial aid
• Learn to manage your finances and budget
  Tuesday, 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm, January 26 –May 4 at CCV in the Upper Valley
• Friday, 10:00 am – 12 pm, January 29 – May 7 at Vermont Tech, Randolph
  To learn more, contact a CCV advisor at (802)295-8822 or visit www.ccv.edu
  If you’re a Vermont resident and you successfully complete Introduction to College Studies, you become eligible to apply for a voucher to cover the cost of taking a class at CCV, any Vermont State College, or other partnering colleges (pending available funding).  Vouchers must be used by the summer following graduation from high school.

Electronic Music Composers Competition for High School Students in the Northeast

The Music Technology program of the Northeastern University Music Department is pleased to announce its 7th annual electronic music composition contest for Northeast high school composers. The first prize winner will receive a $250 cash award, a free copy of Cakewalk's Sonar 8 Producer Edition and Garritan's Personal Orchestra Sample Library, and a performance of their work at a public concert at Northeastern University in Boston. The second place winner will receive an award of $100 and a public performance of their work. Additional awards will be given at the judges' discretion.  Deadline for final receipt of work at Northeastern is Friday, March 12, 2010.  For more details, visit www.musictech.neu.edu/05_compcontest.html

 

Are you interested in winning as much as $20,000 for college?  If so, don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity to participate in Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge, an internet-based applied math competition that awards scholarship prizes ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to teams of high school juniors and seniors. The competition requires students to solve an open-ended, realistic, applied math-modeling problem – in just 14 hours! There are no registration or participation fees, just cash prizes totaling $100,000.  For more information go to http://m3challenge.siam.org  Each team must have a teacher-coach from its school complete and submit the online registration form. The teacher-coach is responsible for registering the team correctly and for ensuring that all parts of the registration process are accurate and complete. The 2010 challenge weekend is March 6 and7 – students choose their Challenge day, either Saturday or Sunday.

The Northwestern Vermont Vietnam Veterans of America, VVA Chapter 753, St. Albans, is pleased to announce that the organization’s annual essay scholarship grant program is now underway for the current academic year.  There are two scholarships available each contingent upon eligibility and military service criteria, and each comprising a one-time $1,500 grant to be awarded to the finalist of the respective essay scholarship contest for which a compliant application is submitted.  Only one essay theme per applicant is acceptable for submission.  A prospective applicant must request, either by email wemchogisle@comcast.net or in letter format addressed to “College Scholarship Program” at Vermont Vietnam Veterans of America, VVA Chapter 753, P.O. Box 965, St. Albans, VT 05478,  a scholarship packet containing essay themes, contest details and participant requirements.  The deadline for essay contest submission is April 1, 2010.  The Lyndon F. Murray, Sr. College Scholarship Grant and Michael Lawton College Scholarship Grant – stipulates a single financial award in the amount of $1,500 to a college-bound graduating Vermont High School Senior who is a relative of either a U.S Military Serviceman currently serving on active duty or who has been honorably discharged, or an active duty or honorably discharged Vermont National Guardsman, and either of whom must also be a legal resident of the State of Vermont.  Membership in an organization by either the U.S. Military Serviceman or the Guardsman is not a criterion for student participation in this theme-specific essay contest.

Vermont-NEA/Maida F. Townsend Scholarships -  Scholarships available to sons and daughters of Vermont-NEA members
The sons and daughters of Vermont-NEA members -- students in their last year of high school, undergraduates, and graduate students -- are eligible to apply for Vermont-NEA/Maida F. Townsend scholarships. The $1000 scholarships, established in 1991, are awarded annually at the Vermont-NEA Representative Assembly.
The scholarship awards are based on merit, not financial need. Students majoring in any discipline are eligible to apply, but preference may be given to those majoring in education, or having that intention. Awards are made directly to the students. Students may reapply for the award, but may receive an award only once. Applications are available in the Counseling Office.  For more information you can go to www.vtnea.org.  Applications must be RECEIVED by the end of the day on February 1, 2010

Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award.  One winner will receive $1000 and two runners up will receive $500 dollars each. For graduating high school seniors that have a disability or debilitating illness, either physical or mental that is in need of financial assistance and is planning to attend college after high school.  Due March 15, 2010.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

United States JCI Foundation Scholarship Program.  Each year $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Your application must be postmarked no later than January 16, 2010.  More information is available in the Counseling Office.  Applications are available online at www.usjcisenate.org.

Vermont Grocers' Association 2010 Scholarship Program.  Graduating high school senior. Eligibility requirements are available in the Counseling Office.  Completed applications & supporting materials must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2010.   Applications are distributed to those who request them.  For an application contact: Donna Hoogan 1-800-842-8503 or 802-775-5460, Fax 802-773-2242, Email donna@vtgrocers.org.

Vermont Knights of Columbus 2010 Scholastic Achievement Awards Program - To qualify you must be a son or daughter of a Knights of Columbus (paternal or legally adopted) in good standing in a subordinate Council within the Vermont jurisdiction are eligible.  Sons or daughters of deceased members are also eligible if their father was in good standing at the time of his death.  An applicant may be a member of the Knights of Columbus or a member of a Columbian Squires Circle, in the jurisdiction of Vermont and a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June 2010.  Applications must be returned to the Chairman by February 15, 2010 to qualify for an award.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

The Stephen Philips Memorial Scholarship.  Postmarked Deadline of May 1, 2010 to apply for the scholarship.  Academic Excellence and Aptitude for Studies, Citizenship, Character and Serious-Mindedness, Financial Need.  Entering or Returning Students at Accredited Undergraduate Institutions in the United States. United States Citizens or Resident Aliens.

Permanent Residents of a New England State. Visit the website www.phillips-scholarship.org to read about the criteria and procedures. Information is also available in the Counseling Office.

St. Lawrence Presidential Diversity Scholarships.  A $30,000-per-year scholarship awarded to students committed to diversity. For more information and specific criteria, visit www.stlawu.edu/admis/scholarships or call 800-285-1856.

Naturally Nicaragua, April 16 – 26, 2010.  Co-sponsored by Planting Hope and North Branch Nature Center.  A Teen Natural History & Service Learning Trip.  For more information contact: (p/f) 802-229-6206, web: www.NorthBranchNatureCenter.org, email: info@NorthBranchNatureCenter.org There will be a informational SessionThursday, December 3, 7pm.

TEAMALZHEIMERS $500 Scholarship Program 2010.  High school senior that will be attending college in the fall of 2010 and going into the Healthcare field with an emphasis in Gerontology.  Deadline is March 31, 2010.

ESA Foundation Scholarship.  Scholarship application and all required attachments must be postmarked by February 1, 2010.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office or you can go to www.esaintl.com/esaf Application must be submitted on the current revised form [Revised, February 2009]

The Drive for Excellence contest provides high school students from Vermont and northern New York the chance to win a new car.  The chance to win will be determined by student grades and attendance.  For more information, please use the following link: http://www.burlingtoncars.com/drive-for-excellence.htm Deadline is April 28th, 2010

KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program.  Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.  The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org.  For questions, visit the website or call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240.  Information available in the Counseling Office.

2010 Bridge Building Competition
Sixteenth Annual Popsicle Bridge Building Competition
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Norwich University
Juniors and Seniors from all of the highs schools in Vermont have been invited to attend
Put your creative imagination to work together and come up with the best popsicle stick bridge in all of Vermont.
There is no limit to the number of teams that can represent each high school.  There is a entry fee of $20.00 per team, with from two to four people per team.  The entry deadline is set for Friday January 22, 2010.
More information is available in the Counseling Office.

River Valley Community College
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION ON NURSING
Thursday, November 12, 2009: 1-2 PM Room 124
Please Join Kathleen Aldrich, Admissions Counselor, and Michelle Premo, Admissions Coordinator, for an information session targeted specifically at nursing program applicants. These information sessions will cover the nursing application process and special admissions requirements for our LNA, LPN and RN programs. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a session before starting the application process.

Dynamy Internship Year
Join us in Hanover for a GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Hanover High School
There will be more than 25 Agencies offering Gap Year Programs. For more information email Greg Cappello at gcappello@dynamy.org or call 508-755-2571, ext. 18.

THE GREAT AMERICAN PRACTICE TEST
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:00 am on the campus at Saint Michael’s College.
Saint Michael’s College will be hosting a free practice test event for high school students seeking to take the SAT College Entrance Examination. The purpose of this event is to provide students with a simulated experience of taking an exam under test-like conditions, without colleges seeing their scores. There is no charge for this event and a credit card is not required. Registration and the test itself will be administered by Kaplan Test Preparation.
This event is open to all students attending high school in Vermont. Seats are limited. Sign up today. Call 802-651-4088 or sign up at www.kaptest.com.

The 2009 Principal's Leadership Award Scholarship Program - Recognizing Outstanding Student Leaders - If you are a senior and interested in being a candidate for nomination please fill out the nomination form online at https://www.applyists.net (the access key is PLA) and print it out and give it to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office no later than November 15, 2009.  Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class and demonstrate leadership.  However, if there is a candidate with strong leadership qualities that is not in the top 20% of the class he/she can still be nominated keeping in mind that this is a leadership award.  For more information you can go to www.principals.org/pla   Deadline - must be postmarked by December 4, 2009.

Cumberland Farms Scholarships Available - 2010 high school graduates can apply for its Believe and Achieve Scholarship program starting October 15th.  Applications can be submitted online through www.cumberlandfarms.com/doinggood and are open until December 15, 2009

The American Legion Department Scholarship Program – Deadline date April 1, 2010.  Applications available in the Counseling Office.

2010 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest – www.jfklibrary.org  Deadline for submission is January 9, 2010

Reminder to Sophomores:
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY).   This year’s seminar will be May 27 - May 30, 2010, at St. Michael’s College.    Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. If you are currently a Sophomore and would like to be considered a candidate for nomination please submit a letter of interest and a short essay about leadership, describing the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community.  Please also include a resume detailing your co-curricular, community service etc .  Please hand the information in to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office no later than November 16, 2009.

Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest for 8th, 9th and 10th grade students (deadline March 20, 2010) and The Fountainhead Essay Contest for 11th and 12th grade students (deadline April 25, 2010).  For more information, visit their Web site at www.aynrandeducation.com

Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Program.  
Their Mission - The Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Program (VTDSP) is a non-profit program dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of all students in Vermont public schools by ensuring that they experience the talents of capable teachers and administrators from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
How do they help? - The VTDSP is a loan cancellation program to support students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who wish to become teachers or administrators in the Vermont public school system. 
They are currently accepting applications for the Fall selection round through Friday, November 6th, 2009. Learn more or apply online now at www.vtdsp.org.

Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY).   This year’s seminar will be May 27 - May 30, 2010, at St. Michael’s College.    Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. If you are currently a Sophomore and would like to be considered a candidate for nomination please submit a letter of interest and a short essay about leadership, describing the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community.  Please also include a resume detailing your co-curricular, community service etc .  Please hand the information in to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office no later than November 16, 2009.

Norwich University Leadership Challenge & Youth Leadership Conference 2009-2010.  For program dates and more information go to http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/visiting/lcw.html

Voice of Democracy is a scholarship program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).  This year’s theme is “Does America Still Have Heroes” This is for grades 9 thru 12.  You need to record your 3 to 5 minute essay on a standard cassette tape or CD on this year’s theme.  Your essay needs to be typed. The deadline for this is November 1, 2009.  White River VFW and Auxiliary each offer 250.00, a total of $500.00 to our winner.  The Department VFW’s top prize is $1000.00 and National’s top prize is $30,0000. For more information, rules and registration please stop by the Counseling Office.

AXA Achievement Scholarship.  High school seniors.  Apply by December 15, 2009. For more information or to apply online go to www.axa-achievement.com.

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. A student nominated must:

• Be a full-time high school senior currently enrolled at a high school within a Comcast Community.
• Have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences.
• Have a strong commitment to community service involvement.
• Plan to attend an accredited nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States.

If you would like to be considered a candidate for nomination please submit a letter of interest to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office by October 30, 2009.  Please also include a resume and a detailed description of your leadership in school or through work as well as your community service involvement.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Students in grades 5-12 who are legal residents of any US State or the District of Columbia who have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. To apply just visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential, click on the “How to Apply” link, and follow the onscreen instructions.  When asked for the access key, type the word spirit.  (If you need a paper application form, Call 877-525-8491 toll-free.)  Please submit your completed application to Joni Kennedy in the Counseling Office by 8:00 am, November 2, 2009.

The Vermont Team is pleased to announce plans for Sophomore Summit 2009.  Students attending Sophomore Summit will experience a full day of events that prompt them to explore higher education opportunities.  Workshops include a mini tour of campus, a sample class taught by a UVM professor, and an insider’s look at the college application process.  The program is sponsored by the UVM Admissions Vermont Team and includes lunch in a university dining hall. Sophomore summit will occur on Wednesday, October 28th.  If you are currently a Sophomore and would like to be a candidate for nomination for this year’s UVM Sophomore Summit 2009 please sign up in the Counseling Office no later than September 10th.