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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 December.    Also check the "Last Updated" date and remember to refresh your page:

LAST UPDATED: 4-15-10

    New  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.

                              OSSAA Scholarships for All Sports        GPA 3.5 or higher; ACT 24 or 1090 SAT
Boys Sports         Girls Sports  
       
Football     January 8   Volleyball     January 8   
Basketball March 1        Basketball  March 1  
Baseball     April 30      Fast Pitch Softball January 8  
Soccer       April 30     Slow Pitch Softball    April 30    
Track and Field April 30  Soccer   April 30    
Wrestling     March 1 Track and Field April 30 

September     

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

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

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

          17  NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
               or
jprewett@nwosu.edu
               CollegeWeek Live  20 Hours of Free ACT and SAT Test Preparation

          18  Inservice-No School 
               ACT Registration deadline for October test.       School Code: 370 115  


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October

OSU Scholarships and OSU Application and OU Scholarships and OU Application (Sooner Space) vary in deadlines check the site

 1Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship.  Deadline @5 p.m. CST

 2 AHS Homecoming   AHS vs St. Mary's

 6 Air Force ROTC Scholarship  All required documents must be postmarked by December 1, 2009.
   
Army ROTC Scholarship
  All required documents must be postmarked by January 10, 2010.

 7 OU Rep @1:00 p.m. for interested seniors--meet in Mrs. Kinsey's math room

         10 SAT Test

         12 and 13  Parent-Teacher Conferences  5:00-8:30 p.m.

         14 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

         15 OSU Academic Excellence Day

         17 PSAT Test National Merit Qualifying Test  8:00 a.m.  $13 must be paid by student if he/she signed up
              for the test

         16 Fall Break - No School          

         17 Fall Break - No School 

            19  No School   

         22-24  Counselor in senior English classes

         25  ACT Test

         27  Red Ribbon Natural High Assembly 12:30 p.m. auditorium

         30 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs.  Must have financial need.        

         31 LAST DAY TO RETURN YOUR ELKS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS INTO THE COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.  YOUR
              APPLICATIONS MAY STILL BE GIVEN TO THE ELKS LODGE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2.
             Coca Cola Scholarship deadline.  Apply online.
            
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards local deadline.  One entry per school.  School's deadline is
             November 2.
            
Principal's Leadership AwardOne entry per school.  School's deadline is November 30.
            
NROTC Scholarship.  Deadline is prior to February 1.
             Education Matters $5K.  Essay Contest

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November  
                

           1 
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest
             
Wal Mart Scholarships  This site is open from November 1st until January 12 only  Access code (SWCS)

           2 Elks Most Valuable Student   **Elks Legacy Scholarship is due January 8.  Students may bring completed
              applications to me by 3:00 p.m. to be taken to the Lodge designated drop-off site.


           6 ACT Registration deadline for December test  School Code:  370115

       
           7
Ranger Preview Day--$400. stackable scholarship--must attend   9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 
              Northwestern vs. Texas College Register  (580) 327-8546
   Also, Mass Communications Day 2009 will be
              from  1:15 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m. for students interested in studying print, broadcast, online publications,
              public relations
and advertising.  They will have a drawing for a $500 scholarship.  Meet in Jesse Dunn
              (go in the south entrance and head upstairs.

              SAT Test            
   
            
SWOSU Campus Preview Day  Fine Arts Auditorium  Football vs TX A&M-Commerce @ 2:00 p.m.
             "Fall into ECU"  11:00 a.m.  Briles Hall, 1100 E. 14th Street, Ada OK  11:00 a.m.    Register (580) 559-5254

           9 CollgeWeekLive.com $3,500 Scholarship.  Essay Contest.         

           10 Fine Arts Visit Day NWOSU   11:15---  Includes Dinner at Coronado Cafeteria, Sit-in on a rehearsal, Attend
              NWOCS:  Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra  580-327-8524 or finearts@nwosu.edu
              Seniors must see Mrs. Major by the 6th to get a DCA form to be DCA for a college day.
             
Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Essay Contest.  Pick up an application in the Counselor's office. 

         11 Let the counselor know by this date if you wish to enter the ORU Whole Person Scholarship Competition
             on the Tulsa Campus January 23 Scholarship Day.

             
Veteran's Day Assembly 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium
             

         14 
Aggie Preview Day  Goodwell OK  1:00 p.m.  Register danae@opsu.edu

         18 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
              or
jprewett@nwosu.edu 

         21 OU Senior Saturday.  Invitations are mailed in October and registration is online.

         30 Sophomore Leadership Opportunity.  Hugh O' Brian Leadership Seminar applications are due.
             Sophomore Leadership Opportunity.  RYLA Youth Leadership Camp applications are due.

        
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December

          1 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.

             Youth Leadership Oklahoma Scholarship
             KFC Colonel Scholars Program opens but deadline is February 10, 2010.

          2 Hugh O'Brian Leadership Seminar Interviews after school in Mr. Parkhurst's office

          NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
              or
jprewett@nwosu.edu

          Academic All-State applications must be postmarked this date.  Must have at least a 30 ACT or 1340 SAT.

          Principal's Leadership Award.  Interested seniors should see Ms. Major for an application.  Only one
              application may be entered from our school.

         
          9
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

         12 ACT Test

         13  Residual ACT NWOSU Please register online or call Perspective Services (580-327-8546)

         15  AXA Achievement Scholarship

         18 OKC National Memorial Essay Contest Deadline

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

January

          4  Let the counselor know by this date if you wish to enter the ORU Whole Person Scholarship Competition
              on the Tulsa Campus January 23 Scholarship Day.

          7  Chancellor Han Brisch Scholars application due for local competition.  $2000 scholarship.  Must attend a
              non-private in-state college or university.  Application guidelines are in the counselor's office.
             
NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
              or
jprewett@nwosu.edu

          8  OSU Alumni Legacy Leadership Workshop for 10th and 11th. Students are responsible for transportation
              and $35 cost.  This is the deadline date.  The workshop is February 27.
               OSSAA/Farmer's Insurance Scholarships are due:  Football, Volleyball, Fast Pitch Softball  LATE
              APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
             
Elks Legacy Scholarship

         12  OU High School Leadership Conference for Juniors application deadline.  This is filling fast apply early.

         20 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
              or
jprewett@nwosu.edu

         26 AHS may nominate one graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to the
              community or school.  Evidence of this commitment might be found in the initiation of a
              program or project which resulted in an improvement of the learning environment or the social
              betterment of the community.  If you have a proven record of leadership success, plan to attend an OK
              public college or university next fall , bring a resume with academic and other achievements to
              Ms. Major by this date.

         30 Tinker Federal Credit Union 'Buck the Norm' video contest

         31 Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship for Juniors
             Oklahoma Engineering Foundation, Inc.  The OEF offers several $1000 scholarships, but a pre-qualification
             form available only online.

           NEW SCHOLARSHIPS AND IMPORTANT DATES WILL BE ADDED FOR JANUARY THROUGH MAY AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE         

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February

        1Deadline OSU, OU Application and Scholarships must be received by this date
             
OSU Honors College application must by submitted
          ESA Foundation Scholarships deadline
  new    Seniors working toward the Alva Rotary Scholarship ($500) for community service need to pick up
         guidelines for the essay portion of the application.

        6 February ACT Test

      10 KFC Colonel's Scholars Program closes.

      15 Cargill Community Scholarship Program Scholarship.  Must have a signature from a designated Cargill
           employee.  You will need to visit the Cargill Plant which is 13 miles NW of Freedom, OK.

 new18 Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools application due for semi-finalist selection.  $500.

      19 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
              or
jprewett@nwosu.edu

new 25 Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group Scholarship application due for semi-finalist selection.  Scholarships
           for $2000, $1500, and $1000 will be awarded from each state quadrant will be awarded.

      27 OSU Alumni Leadership workshop for sophomores and juniors.
           Workshop will be in Stillwater. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
      

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March  

        1 OSSAA/Farmer's Insurance Scholarship deadline for:  Wrestling and Boys and Girls Basketball  LATE
           APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

        5 ACT Registration deadline for April 10 test  School Code:  370115 

       25 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
              or
jprewett@nwosu.edu 
          

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April 

        1 Tau Kappa Epsilon Triangle Achievement Award for males who will attend OSU Fall 2010

     ! 5 OK Rural Rehabilitation Scholarship.  Parents do not have to farm or ranch.  Application is due
            in the Woods Farm Serve Agency by April 5.  Applications are in the counselor's office

        8 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
           or
jprewett@nwosu.edu

    ! 15 Woods County Cattlemen's Association is offering a scholarship.  The only requirement is that the winner
            must attend college.  It must be received by this date.  Applications are in the counselor's office or may
            be emailed if requested.

     ! 16 General Federation of Women's Clubs Northwest District are offering a scholarship for $200.  One
             scholarship each for NWOSU and Panhandle.  This application must be received by this date.  Applications
            are in the counselor's office.

     ! 18 NHS initiation.  2:00 p.m. in the AHS Memorial Auditorium.  Members must attend and arrive by 1:30 p.m.

         24 OU JUNIOR DAY.  For further details contact Prospective Student Services at (405)325-2151 or (800) 234-6868
           or email ou-pss@ou.edu.

         30 OSSAA/Farmer's Insurance Scholarship deadline for:  Baseball, Slow Pitch Softball, Soccer, Track and Field
            LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT ACCEPTED

             
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May  

      !  1 Halle Link Memorial Scholarship applications are due in the counselor's office.

            Enid Beauty School scholarship ($1000) application deadline.  This application is also found on the
            alvaschools.com website.

         7 ACT Registration deadline for June 12 test  School Code:  370115

        12 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
             or
jprewett@nwosu.edu

        25 NWOSU Residual ACT  1:00 p.m.  Register Joanne Prewett, Academic Success Center, (580) 327-8149
             or
jprewett@nwosu.edu  

       

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June

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July

      15 Oklahoma Association of Chief of Police Scholarship


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