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This calendar is an attempt to remind students of important dates.  Please check with the counselor, listen to daily announcements, and check the counselor's bulletin board at the high school frequently.  This calendar will be updated as new information arrives.      

Updating is an ongoing practice. Please note that many scholarship applications have not been made available, yet.   Check another source or the counselor for dates in December.    Also check the "Last Updated" date and remember to refresh your page:

LAST UPDATED: 9-28-11

 Seniors were given the opportunity to attend the Area Wide College/Career Fair on September 12th where materials and applications were made available to them.  Applications and help are also available in the counselor's office.

SCHOLARSHIP TIPS:

     1, Students need to contact the colleges/universities for scholarship information and applications if they are not included in the student application for admission packet.
     2. Watch for updates regarding scholarships from the Counselor's office on this webpage; listen to announcements which are made third and sixth hours for three days; and check the counselor's bulletin boards.
     3.  Parents are invited to email the counselor their email addresses to receive announcements from the counseling office as they are made.
     4.  Students and parents should watch the newspapers and television for scholarship announcements.
     5.  Students and parents should watch for church-sponsored scholarships and for those sponsored by other groups in the community, state, and nation.
     6.  Parents should ask their employers if any company-sponsored scholarships are available for employees' children.
     7.  Colleges and universities have scholarships available.  Students must apply for admission prior to applying for scholarships.  Students who are having challenges with the application process or who can't find scholarship lists on the college/university website are invited to come to the counselor's office for help.
     **Students need to be aware that state technology schools and private technology schools also have scholarships available.  Help is just a "counselor away."
     8.  Watch all deadlines!!! The counselor will attempt to remind students, but deadlines are students' responsibility.
     9.  Students need to be aware of the criteria on which their applications are being judged:  ACT or SAT test scores; grade point averages; class rank; activities and leadership roles; letters of recommendations; personal statement or essays; and financial need.

      Seniors and Juniors:  Mrs. Frascht has posted the local scholarships on the Alva High School site. You may type them directly on the website and print them or you may stop by the counselor's office for paper copies.  These also are ongoing scholarships.  Check them often because they change as our donor's change.

                                      GPA 3.5 or higher; ACT 25 or 1090 SAT

Applications will be in the counselor's office or on the website for OSSAA when they are announced.

Boys Sports		Girls Sports
Football	TBA	Volleyball	TBA
Basketball	TBA	Basketball	TBA
Baseball	TBA	Fast Pitch Softball	TBA
Soccer	TBA	Slow Pitch Softball	TBA1
Track and Field	TBA	Soccer	TBA
Wrestling	TBA	Track and Field	TBA

Native American Indian Students  If you are of Native American Descent with a CDIB or Tribal Card, contact your tribal office for possible scholarships and help with other things during your senior year.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund or call 1-877-HSF-INFO

OK Higher Ed Scholarship - For students considering teaching math or science in OK, the state of OK helps to pay for loans or gives a cash benefit if student teaches for five years.

Quest Bridge National College Match Program  "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. (Full cost of tuition (up to $40,000/yr.), Full cost of room and board (up to $15,000/yr.)

ConocoPhillips Scholars Program OU, OSU, U of Tulsa, Co School of Mines, U of Texas and Texas A&M are partnership schools.  See individual schools for application deadlines and to apply.

NWOSU Scholarships

Oklahoma Heritage Association Scholarships

OSU Scholarships and OSU Application         

OU Scholarships and OU Application (Freshman) vary in deadlines check the site
       Sooner Connection
       OU Scholarship Guide

SWOSU Future Students  Applications for admission and scholarships

UCO Scholarships
      Students participating in the free/reduced lunch program and wanting to waive their application fee
for admission & scholarships, please take note of the Application Fee Waiver Form available at www.uco.edu/apply.  Follow the directions, print the application, bring it to the school for counselor's signature,
and mail it to UCO Undergraduate Admissions or fax to 405-974-3841.

Northern Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City Community Foundation  This is a directory of various scholarships.  You will need to read the
description to see if you are qualified and deadlines.  This is a great resource. 

Colby Community College  Students who visit Colby during September receive $300 scholarships; October receive
$200 scholarships; and November receive $100 scholarships.  (Good only for 2012 graduates.)  To be eligible, the
visit must be scheduled through the Admissions Office prior to arriving on campus.  Monday through Friday.
785.460.4690 or admissions@colbycc.edu.    

Scholarships are arranged by deadlines.

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS AND IMPORTANT DATES WILL BE ADDED JULY AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE     

September     

           6  Counselor's only program at NWOSU.  Upward Bound in auditorium for freshman and
                sophomores.               

          10  September ACT

          12  Seniors College Fair Northwestern Oklahoma State University  Leave South Parking Lot 9:00 a.m.

          16 ACT Registration deadline for October 22 test.  School Code:  370115

          22 United States Senate Youth Scholarship.  Eligibility is limited to juniors and seniors who are currently serving in
              any one of the following student government offices:
              a.  Student Body President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer
              b.  Class President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer
              c.  Student Council Representative
              d.  Student Representative to the District, Regional, or State level of a civic or educational organization
              Students must sit for an exam offered Saturday, October 15, 2011 at NWOSU, Woodward Campus in order
              to participate in the scholarship competition.  For more information:  USSYP Information from the
               counselor.  The exam is material one would expect in a college level government class.
              Deadline to Report to the counselor or principal that student would like to participate is September 22,
              2011.

          29 NEO College Fair located in the Student Activity Center (SAC) 9:30-11:30 a.m.

          30 The Shout it Out Scholarship.  A total of five (5) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to winners of an essay
              competition.  For terms and to apply visit Shout It Out Scholarship.

             QuestBridge National College Matching Program invites applications from current high school seniors who
              have demonstrated academic excellence in the face of economic obstacles.  Students of all races and
              ethnicities are encouraged to apply.  Many past award recipients have also been among the first in their
              family to attend college.  Apply online at QuestBridge.

             Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship.  The Oklahoma Heritage Association and Gaylord-Pickens Museum will
             award one Oklahoma high school senior the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship.  The $5000 scholarship,
             which is dispersed to the winning student over four years, is based on the student's leadership roles, civic
             and community involvement, academic achievement, and knowledge and pride of our great state. 
             Students must commit to attending an Oklahoma college or university to be considered, and students
             must be nominated for this scholarship by a teacher administrator or any other adult not related to the
             student.  Oklahoma Hall 0f Fame.         

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October

 2  Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship.  Deadline @5 p.m. CST

 5  Sophomores PLAN test on NW Tech Campus  Leave from South Parking Lot 8:30 a.m.

 7 AES Engineers Scholarship( $500).  Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in
    answer to the following question:   What impact wil the natural disasters of 2010/11 have on the
    global economy?  How should these events affect future political, business, and personal decisions: 
    The essay must be submitted by October 7.  Submit to scholarship@aesengineers.com

7  OSU Future Agricultural Leaders Conference (FALC) application deadline.  Seventy- five juniors and
    seniors are selected from across the country to attend this conference of leadership training
    workshops, guest speakers, OSU traditions and tours.

 8 OSU Experience

          12 PSAT Test National Merit Qualifying Test  8:00 a.m.  $14 must be paid by student if he/she signed up
              for the test.  Students will be testing in the AHS library and need two sharpened #2 pencils
             (not mechanical) and an approved calculator.        

          17 and 18  Parent-Teacher Conferences  4:00-7:30 p.m.
              Counselor in senior English classes 17, 18, 19

          19 ACT Prep Course NW Technology Center $35.  DCA for the course--contact
               counselor and complete the form at this link and send to NW Tech with your money. 
                Short term enrollment form

          20 Washington University in St. Louis admissions Information Session, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Waterford Marriott,
               6300 Waterford Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  (405) 848-4782

             20-24  No School - Fall Break

          21  Oklahoma Heritage Week Poster/Essay Competition   All entries are due in the office by 5:00 p.m.

          22  ACT Test

          30 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs.  Must have financial need and overcome personal
             adversity.       

          31 Coca Cola Scholarship deadline.  Apply online.

              Education Matters Essay Contest.  For terms and to apply visit this website.  Deadline is October 31.
                      

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November  
                
           1 OK-AHEAD Scholarships for students with Disabilities  This scholarship is due January 31.  Visit this website for
              applications. 

              Wal Mart Associate Scholarships  This site is open from November 1st   Access code (SWCS)

              FIRE Freedom of Speech Essay Contest.  Awards range from $1000-$5000.

              Nestle Very Best in Youth Scholarship.  Students need to tell the counselor if applying for this scholarship
              for a recommendation.

              Prudential Spirit of Community Awards local deadline.  One entry per school.  School's deadline is
               November 1.        

           4 ACT Registration deadline for December 10 test  School Code:  370115

           5 OSU Experience          

            10 Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Essay Contest.  Pick up an application in the Counselor's office.
              Cargill Scholarship (do not have to be a member of FFA) is online this date at www.cargill.com,
               keyword, scholarship.

          11 OSU Future Agricultural Leaders Conference (FALC)

          12 Ranger Preview Day--$400. stackable scholarship--must attend  8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 
              Northwestern vs. Texas College Register  (580) 327-8546  Students who have a school sanctioned activity
              which keeps them from attending this event need to see the counselor.  There are alternatives to
              attendance on this date.

          19 Sooner Saturday

          20 OSU Scholars Day

                
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December           
            
            1Wal Mart Associate Scholarship (Formerly Higher Reach Scholarship) is available to Walmart and Sam's Club
             associates who are based in the US.  Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and community
             involvement.  The scholarship has been modified so associates pursuing associate and bachelor degrees
             through accredited 2-year and 4-year institutions and associates participating the the lifelong learning
             program through American Public University are eligible to receive support.  These are awarded multiple
             times throughout the year.

             Youth Leadership Oklahoma Scholarship

              KFC Colonel Scholars Program opens but deadline is February 8, 2012.

              Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Essay Contest.  Needs to be in the counselor's office.  This
              is a writing contest for 9th &10th grades and 11th and 12th grades.
             
             AXA Foundation Scholarships.

              NWOK Women in Ag Scholarship Honoring Teresa Wuerflein  Needs to be received by Dec. 1:  Attn: Lacey
                   Voth, CLM/Encompass FSI, PO Box 3407, Enid, OK 73702.  http://www.nwokwomen.com/Guestbook.php
              

           2 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship deadline.  Must be submitted to the Elks Lodge in Alva, Jerry
              Jacobson, Scholarship Chairman, Alva Elks Lodge # 1184, PO Box 282, Alva OK 73717.
              This is a lengthy and thorough application.  Do not wait until the last minute to get started.

               Toyota Community Scholars Award.  Applications must be post-marked by December 1.  See Ms. Major
               if you have high academic performance and distinguishing contributions in the area of community
               service. Only 1 application may be entered from our school.

             3 Principal's Leadership Award.  Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded to 100
                outstanding seniors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  If you would like to be
                nominated for this scholarship, please bring a resume listing academic and extracurricular
               accomplishments to Your Counselor; 7 days prior to deadline in counseling office. AHS may nominate
               one student, and the nominee will be selected by the AHS scholarship committee with administrative
               input.

               Academic All-State Visit the website for more information.
               Student must meet one of the following standards to qualify to be nominated for this award.

            7 ACT Prep Course NW Technology Center $35.  DCA for the course--contact
               counselor and complete the form at this link and send to NW Tech with your money. 
                Short term enrollment form

           10 Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship Program. If you are a graduating senior, plan to attend an Oklahoma
                public college or university, and would like to be nominated for the Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship
                Program: Turn in a resume detailing Community Service, Outstanding Leadership, and High Academic
                Achievement to Mrs. Major with ‘Chancellor Hans Brisch’ listed as your objective. The scholarship
                committee may recommend one person to be nominated by the building principal. Community
                Service counts for two-thirds of the nominee’s overall score in the Regent’s scholarship selection process,
                It will be given the most weight in determining the AHS nominee.  You may submit a cover letter with
                your resume.  In fact, it is encouraged.  Resumes must be no later than Friday, December 10, 2011.

           13 ACT Registration deadline for February 11 test  School Code:  370115
           
           15 SAE Engineering Scholarships.  SAE offers more than 60 corporate and university sponsored scholarships to
               qualified students interested in studying engineering and related sciences.  For full details, applications,
               and FAQs, visit the website.         

              OKC National Memorial Essay Contest Deadline  Open to grades 5-12.

           20 OSU Saturday Campus Tour

           27 Best Buy Community Scholarship is open through February 16, 2011, for students in grades 9-12 living
                in the US & Puerto Rico who have solid grades plus community service or work experience.  Apply at
                www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com 

           31 Oklahoma JCI Senate Club Scholarships >Downloads>Scholarship application forms

July

      15 Oklahoma Association of Chief of Police Scholarship

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