COUNSELING ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 2, 2012
ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR FEMALE STUDENTS: Virginia Tech is hosting a two-week summer program to help high school girls explore the many options available to them in the field of Engineering. C-Tech2 is designed for young women completing the 10 th and 11 th grades. Participants in the two-week program will gain hands-on experience with faculty and students in a variety of Engineering disciplines. The application deadline for this program is Monday, April 16. Go to http://www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2 to apply or contact Susan Arnold Christian at ctech2@vt.edu or call 540.231.3973.
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Applications are now available for enrollment in the Cosmetology Program at Mercer County Technical Education Center. Students must be at least 16 years old. See Mrs. Odell or Mrs. Blaylock for an application.
Deadline: June 1
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
The 2012 Youth Criminal Justice Academy, hosted by WVU at Parkersburg, is accepting students for this year’s program who want to learn about the Criminal Justice field or learn to become leaders. The cost of the residential academy is $50.00 for the six-day academy. Contact Louis Roy at WVU Parkersburg to obtain an application: Phone 304.420.8618 or email Louis.roy@mail.wvu.edu. Admission is limited to the first 40 approved applications.
The following scholarships are now available:
**SIGMA PI PHI FRATERNITY, ALPHA UPSILON BOULÉ announces a scholarship for seniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be of high moral character and reputation and develop religious roots in their immediate community and while in college. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
**THE KRISTEN HAMM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is now available. This is a $1,000 scholarship focusing on community service. See Mrs. Odell for an application. Deadline: April 30
ARCELOR MITTAL COAL COMPANY is offering a $2,000 scholarship to one graduating senior of Bluefield High School. This award will be presented to a child or grandchild of a parent or grandparent employed in the coal industry. Please see Mrs. Odell for more details.
STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG lists the following scholarships available to Bluefield High School seniors. Apply for these scholarships at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship awards $5,000. You must be under 25 years of age and be a senior in high school or in your first year of university or college.
Deadline: May 30
Big Dig Scholarship awards $3,000. You must submit an essay that is under 1000 words by the stated deadline.
Deadline: June 1
Man Mac Automatic Scholarship awards $500. The school you attend must be located within Canada or the United States.
Deadline: June 15
<<<<End of StudentScholarships.org
Information on the following essay scholarships has been received. Visit the website to apply.
RevZilla Morotcycle Helmet Laws Scholarship
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-helmets-safety-scholarship-2012
500-1000 word essay contest on motorcycle helmet laws.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Corcentric Accounting Software Scholarship
http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx
500 word essay on how to best teach financial literacy to children
Deadline: May 1, 2012
COMPARE CARDS SCHOLARSHIP offers a $1000 scholarship based on a short essay. Go to http://www.comparecards.com/about/credit-cards-scholarship to apply.
Deadline: May 29
Brad’s Deals Shop Smart Scholarship
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift.
Five (5) scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded.
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Click Inks Printer Ink Scholarship Contest
http://www.clickinks.com/printer-ink-scholarship.html
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of art in education or in society, or improving an urban community with art.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Eye Health Scholarship from Buy More Contacts
http://www.buymorecontacts.com/topic/27/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.aspx
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of eye health, or how blindness would affect your life.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
<<<<End of essay scholarships listing
Young entrepreneurs who are graduating high school seniors are eligible to receive a 2012 NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. Qualified candidates must be operating a small business. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply.
Deadline: None listed
THE BLUEFIELD-PRINCETON CHAPTER OF THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY annually awards $1,000 scholarships to students of Italian-American heritage. Student applications are evaluated on the criteria of financial need, GPA, community service, club affiliation, and an essay which includes background on the student’s heritage. To receive an application, email Lisa French at lisafrench777@yahoo.com.
Deadline: April 2
THE RILEY-VEST POST NO. 9 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION announces two $500 scholarships. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
THE JAMES “JIM” BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP presents a one-time award of $600 to a deserving senior enrolling in a one or two year vocational or technical school. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
THE HEATHER DAWN VOLK SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 is now available. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BLUEFIELD WV offers two $500 scholarships. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
THE ALEX MAHOOD CIVITAN SCHOLARSHIP awards a scholarship to a student that has a high scholastic average and has demonstrated good citizenship, community service and leadership skills. Financial need is also a key factor. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 17
ZETA CHAPTER, DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY provides a $500 one-time grant to an outstanding female senior who will be pursuing a degree in a teacher education program. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 17
THE W.A. WOLFE, JR. AND PHYLLIS P. WOLFE FOUNDATION, INC. provides financial assistance for students residing in the counties of Mercer, McDowell, Monroe, and Wyoming in WV and Giles, Bland, Tazewell, and Buchanan in VA. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 27
THE ETHEL N. BOWEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, a local scholarship administered by First Century Bank, is now available. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 30
THE BLUEFIELD WV LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP is now available. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 30
THE NATHAN S. GOFORTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP of $500 is awarded to a graduating senior from BHS who will be enrolled in an accredited college, trade or technical school. Applicant should have a minimum GPS or 2.5 at time of application. Financial need, school and community activities will be taken into consideration. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: May 1
THE T&N TROPHY SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 is now available. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bluefield High School student. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: May 1
THE ADAM T. CHAMBERS FOUNDATION offers scholarship funding to deserving students. Apply online at adamchambersfoundation.org or see Mrs. Odell for an application. No amount stated.
Deadline: May 1
HONIG SCHOLARSHIP through Westminster Presbyterian Church provides awards to students living inside the city limits of Bluefield WV. Mail your request for an application to the Honig Scholarship Committee, c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1258, Bluefield WV 24701; request must be in your own handwriting. No amount stated.
Deadline: June 1
Concord Discovery Days: (Call 1-888-384-5249 to register)
Friday, April 13
Friday, April 27
Saturday, April 14
UPCOMING MEETINGS/IMPORTANT DATES:
SENIOR AWARDS DAY Thursday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the BHS Auditorium
Registration Deadline for AP Exams is Friday, March 23.
AP EXAM SCHEDULE:
Monday, May 7 at 8:00 Chemistry
Wednesday, May 9 at 8:00 Calculus AB
Thursday, May 10 at 8:00 English Literature and Composition
Friday, May 11 at 8:00 United States History
Monday, May 14 at 8:00 Biology
Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 English Language and Composition
The fee for each exam is $87.00. Registration information was distributed at the end of January. See the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents 2011-12. See Mrs. Odell if you feel you qualify for a fee waiver.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
ACT/SAT Tutoring provided through Greater Appalachian Outreach will be held each Wednesday from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Room 7. You must be a member of Greater Appalachian Outreach to participate. See Mrs. Odell or Mrs. Blaylock for an application.
UPCOMING ACT DATES AND DEADLINES:
(Note: Late Registration requires extra fee)
April 14 Deadline: March 9 Late Registration: Mar 10-23
June 9 Deadline: May 4 Late Registration: May 5-18
UPCOMING SAT DATES AND DEADLINES:
(Note: Late Registration requires extra fee)
May 5 Deadline: April 6 Late Registration: Apr 7-20
Please see Mrs. Odell for a testing fee waiver if you qualify for free or reduced lunch or if you are a member of Greater Appalachian Outreach.
If you qualify for a waiver and a college requests an application fee, please see Mrs. Odell.
You will need one ACT/SAT writing score. The SAT has a writing component, but if you take only the ACT, you will need to take at least one ACT Plus Writing exam.
If you are planning to participate in college sports, remember to enter code 9999 on your ACT/SAT registration form to have scores sent directly to NCAA.
**Denotes new scholarships received
COUNSELING ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 19, 2012
ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR FEMALE STUDENTS: Virginia Tech is hosting a two-week summer program to help high school girls explore the many options available to them in the field of Engineering. C-Tech2 is designed for young women completing the 10 th and 11 th grades. Participants in the two-week program will gain hands-on experience with faculty and students in a variety of Engineering disciplines. The application deadline for this program is Monday, April 16. Go to http://www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2 to apply or contact Susan Arnold Christian at ctech2@vt.edu or call 540.231.3973.
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Applications are now available for enrollment in the Cosmetology Program at Mercer County Technical Education Center. Students must be at least 16 years old. See Mrs. Odell or Mrs. Blaylock for an application.
Deadline: June 1
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
The 2012 Youth Criminal Justice Academy, hosted by WVU at Parkersburg, is accepting students for this year’s program who want to learn about the Criminal Justice field or learn to become leaders. The cost of the residential academy is $50.00 for the six-day academy. Contact Louis Roy at WVU Parkersburg to obtain an application: Phone 304.420.8618 or email Louis.roy@mail.wvu.edu. Admission is limited to the first 40 approved applications.
The following scholarships are now available:
**ARCELORMITTAL COAL COMPANY is offering a $2,000 scholarship to one graduating senior of Bluefield High School. This award will be presented to a child or grandchild of a parent or grandparent employed in the coal industry. Please see Mrs. Odell for more details.
**THE BLUEFIELD WV LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP is now available. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 30
**ZETA CHAPTER, DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY provides a $500 one-time grant to an outstanding female senior who will be pursuing a degree in a teacher education program. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 17
**THE HEATHER DAWN VOLK SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 is now available. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
**THE ALEX MAHOOD CIVITAN SCHOLARSHIP awards a scholarship to a student that has a high scholastic average and has demonstrated good citizenship, community service and leadership skills. Financial need is also a key factor. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 17
**THE T&N TROPHY SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 is now available. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bluefield High School student. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: May 1
**HONIG SCHOLARSHIP through Westminster Presbyterian Church provides awards to students living inside the city limits of Bluefield WV. Mail your request for an application to the Honig Scholarship Committee, c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1258, Bluefield WV 24701; request must be in your own handwriting. No amount stated.
Deadline: June 1
THE CRAIG ARMBRISTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND application is now available. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 30
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGINIA, INC. offers the following scholarships:
The Alfred and Shirley Wampler Caudill Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to one of the top 5 seniors in a Mercer County or Tazewell County high school, regardless of need, who is the son or daughter of an employee of Bluefield College, Bluefield State College or not in the top 5 but a son or daughter of an employee of Bluefield College or Bluefield State College, preference given in that order. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The East River Mountain #5232 Harley Owners Group Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to graduating seniors of Bluefield High School and/or Graham High School who are a son or daughter of an emergency service employee/manager ESE or ESM) fireman, policeman, rescue, military, etc., as determined by the Scholarship Advisory Committee and approved by the Board of Directors, who died while in the line of duty or as a result of injuries sustained while in the line of duty. Graduating seniors will be attending college, junior college, trade or vocational school. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The E.R. Gillespie Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to one or more deserving high school graduates of Bluefield High School, Graham High School, Tazewell High School and/or Princeton Senior High School. Preference will be given to a qualified student or students who have an affiliation with Shell Oil Company. This affiliation extends to Shell Oil Company employees, spouses, children, or descendent of Shell Oil employees. Scholarship amount is approximately $500. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The C.B. and Ora Hunter Hancock Family Scholarship Fund provides scholarship(s) for the freshman year to one or more graduating seniors of Bluefield High School. Consideration will be given to applicant’s prior leadership performance and need and potential for success. Scholarship amount is approximately $500. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The Max L. and Virginia S. Kammer Family Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for the freshman year to one or more graduating seniors who plan to attend WVU and enroll in the College of Agriculture and Forestry. Scholarship amount is $1,000. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The Roy R. Raub, MD Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who are academically prepared but financially needy and who are residents of Mercer, McDowell, Tazewell, or Buchanan counties. The recipient shall attend a two or four year undergraduate college or university or a two or four year post-high school vocational/technical college or institution for a medical operating room technician’s degree. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The William G. Skewes Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to graduating seniors in Mercer, McDowell and Tazewell counties who intend to study engineering and attend an accredited college or university in one of those counties. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
The Maurice and Grace Hanna Weinberg Scholarship Fund provides scholarship(s) for the freshman year to one or more graduating seniors of Bluefield High School and/or Graham High School. Awards based on need and prior leadership performance. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
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THE WEST VIRGINIA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL offers three scholarships for students entering a public WV college or university. The recipients will have at least a 2.5 GPA, have financial need, and have completed required community service. Each scholarship is $2,000. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
GFWC BLUEWELL WOMAN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a graduating senior, male or female, who resides in Bluewell, Brushfork, or Montcalm. The recipient should have a minimum GPA of 80 and plan to attend college. Award in the amount of $200 to $500. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: March 31
GFWC WV SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a male or female residing in WV for at least three years and will be a full time student of an accredited college, professional, vocation or technical program in WV. A scholarship of up to $1,000 will be available.
See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 1
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA, ALPHA MU CHAPTER offers a scholarship to a female graduating senior entering the field of education and will be attending Bluefield State College, Bluefield College, or Concord University. This scholarship is for all four years covering $400 per semester. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 1
STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG lists the following scholarships available to Bluefield High School seniors. Apply for these scholarships at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Odenza Marketing Scholarship awards $500. To be considered eligible you must submit answers to the essays questions, which can be found on the application page.
Deadline: March 30
Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship awards $500. To be eligible you must answer the essay question found on the application page.
Deadline: March 30
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship awards $5,000. You must be under 25 years of age and be a senior in high school or in your first year of university or college.
Deadline: May 30
Big Dig Scholarship awards $3,000. You must submit an essay that is under 1000 words by the stated deadline.
Deadline: June 1
Man Mac Automatic Scholarship awards $500. The school you attend must be located within Canada or the United States.
Deadline: June 15
<<<<End of StudentScholarships.org
Information on the following essay scholarships has been received. Visit the website to apply.
RevZilla Morotcycle Helmet Laws Scholarship
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-helmets-safety-scholarship-2012
500-1000 word essay contest on motorcycle helmet laws.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Corcentric Accounting Software Scholarship
http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx
500 word essay on how to best teach financial literacy to children
Deadline: May 1, 2012
COMPARE CARDS SCHOLARSHIP offers a $1000 scholarship based on a short essay. Go to http://www.comparecards.com/about/credit-cards-scholarship to apply.
Deadline: May 29
Brad’s Deals Shop Smart Scholarship
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift.
Five (5) scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded.
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Click Inks Printer Ink Scholarship Contest
http://www.clickinks.com/printer-ink-scholarship.html
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of art in education or in society, or improving an urban community with art.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Eye Health Scholarship from Buy More Contacts
http://www.buymorecontacts.com/topic/27/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.aspx
1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of eye health, or how blindness would affect your life.
$1,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
<<<<End of essay scholarships listing
Young entrepreneurs who are graduating high school seniors are eligible to receive a 2012 NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. Qualified candidates must be operating a small business. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply.
Deadline: None listed
THE BLUEFIELD-PRINCETON CHAPTER OF THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY annually awards $1,000 scholarships to students of Italian-American heritage. Student applications are evaluated on the criteria of financial need, GPA, community service, club affiliation, and an essay which includes background on the student’s heritage. To receive an application, email Lisa French at lisafrench777@yahoo.com.
Deadline: April 2
THE RILEY-VEST POST NO. 9 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION announces two $500 scholarships. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
THE JAMES “JIM” BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP presents a one-time award of $600 to a deserving senior enrolling in a one or two year vocational or technical school. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 15
THE W.A. WOLFE, JR. AND PHYLLIS P. WOLFE FOUNDATION, INC. provides financial assistance for students residing in the counties of Mercer, McDowell, Monroe, and Wyoming in WV and Giles, Bland, Tazewell, and Buchanan in VA. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 27
THE ETHEL N. BOWEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, a local scholarship administered by First Century Bank, is now available. No amount stated. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: April 30
THE NATHAN S. GOFORTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP of $500 is awarded to a graduating senior from BHS who will be enrolled in an accredited college, trade or technical school. Applicant should have a minimum GPS or 2.5 at time of application. Financial need, school and community activities will be taken into consideration. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: May 1
THE NATHAN S. GOFORTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP of $500 is awarded to a graduating senior from BHS who will be enrolled in an accredited college, trade or technical school. Applicant should have a minimum GPS or 2.5 at time of application. Financial need, school and community activities will be taken into consideration. See Mrs. Odell for an application.
Deadline: May 1
THE ADAM T. CHAMBERS FOUNDATION offers scholarship funding to deserving students. Apply online at adamchambersfoundation.org or see Mrs. Odell for an application. No amount stated.
Deadline: May 1
THE AMERICAN LEGION offers a “Need a Lift?” CD to serve as a complete financial-aid reference guide to veterans, veterans’ dependents, and members of the American Legion family. This CD contains information on federal and state veterans benefits, scholarships for veterans and their dependents, and Legionnaires and their family members. See Mrs. Odell to sign out this CD.
Deadline: None listed
Concord Discovery Days: (Call 1-888-384-5249 to register)
Wednesday, March 28 (Music Audition Day)
Friday, April 13
Friday, April 27
Saturday, April 14
UPCOMING MEETINGS/IMPORTANT DATES:
SENIOR AWARDS DAY Thursday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the BHS Auditorium
Registration Deadline for AP Exams is Wednesday, March 14.
AP EXAM SCHEDULE:
Monday, May 7 at 8:00 Chemistry
Wednesday, May 9 at 8:00 Calculus AB
Thursday, May 10 at 8:00 English Literature and Composition
Friday, May 11 at 8:00 United States History
Monday, May 14 at 8:00 Biology
Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 English Language and Composition
The fee for each exam is $87.00. Registration information will be distributed around the middle of February. See the Bulletin for AP Students and Parents 2011-12. See Mrs. Odell if you feel you qualify for a fee waiver.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
ACT/SAT Tutoring provided through Greater Appalachian Outreach will be held each Wednesday from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Room 7. You must be a member of Greater Appalachian Outreach to participate. See Mrs. Odell or Mrs. Blaylock for an application.
UPCOMING ACT DATES AND DEADLINES:
(Note: Late Registration requires extra fee)
April 14 Deadline: March 9 Late Registration: Mar 10-23
June 9 Deadline: May 4 Late Registration: May 5-18
UPCOMING SAT DATES AND DEADLINES:
(Note: Late Registration requires extra fee)
March 10 Deadline: February 10 Late Registration: Feb 11-24
May 5 Deadline: April 6 Late Registration: Apr 7-20
Please see Mrs. Odell for a testing fee waiver if you qualify for free or reduced lunch or if you are a member of Greater Appalachian Outreach.
If you qualify for a waiver and a college requests an application fee, please see Mrs. Odell.
You will need one ACT/SAT writing score. The SAT has a writing component, but if you take only the ACT, you will need to take at least one ACT Plus Writing exam.
If you are planning to participate in college sports, remember to enter code 9999 on your ACT/SAT registration form to have scores sent directly to NCAA.
**Denotes new scholarships received