ASD Scholarship Portfolio Guidelines: The portfolio is your history of your high school career as you would like it told to scholarship review committees. The portfolio is submitted in your senior year to the CRC. It should include the materials listed in the guideline packet. www.asdk12.org/CRC

DEADLINE *Indicate new items

12/14/07 FORREST JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) is a sponsor of the Forrest Jones Memorial Scholarship. The amount to be awarded each year will be determined by the Scholarship Committee. A student pursuing a 4-year college degree in Aviation Technology, or applying to attend a flight school program or a certified A & P program may apply. The deadline to apply is December 14, 2007. www.alaskaaircarriers.org

12/15/07 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Seniors) The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report. Application and required documents must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2007. www.axa-achievement.com

12/15/07 DOBSON PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) Dobson Communications Corporation has established a scholarship program to assist their customer who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Applicants to the Dobson PRIDE Scholarship must: Be customers of Dobson Cellular System or Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems. Students who are children of customers and living in the customer’s immediate household are eligible. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a one-time $2,500 award. The application must be submitted electronically by December 15, 2007. Go to www.dobson.net and click “community”.

12/21/07 GOOD NEWS! GREAT KIDS! AWARDS: We’re looking for nominees who are doing positive things with their lives, such as helping to improve their schools or joining community service efforts. Nominees should be a junior or senior in high school, in good standing in academics and attendance. Nominations are due at the Mayor’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2007. www.muni.org/mayor/goodnewsgreatkids.cfm

12/31/07 All-Ink.com COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Seniors) All-Ink.com is offering up to $5,000 in scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university program during the Fall 2008 or full-year 2008-2009 school year. Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 GPA. In addition, students applying are required to complete a 50 to 200 word essay about who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal/professional life after completing college. Application deadline is December 31, 2007. Complete your application on-line: www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html

01/09/08 RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM: (Seniors) The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. The program honors the late Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce during the Clinton administration. These scholarships are reserved for exceptional individuals who share Brown’s traits of excellence, leadership, commitment to public service, and desire to make a difference. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need. A minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years. January 9, 2008 is the final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for ONLY the Ron Brown Scholar Program. www.ronbrown.org

01/11/08 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The Gates Millennium Scholars, was established to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Students are eligible to be considered for the scholarship if they have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of nomination, will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall of 2008, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Paper applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2007. Online applications must be submitted by January 11, 2008. www.gmsp.org

01/11/08 ALASKA’S JUNIOR MISS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Seniors) Sign up for America’s oldest scholarship program for college bound females. Receive a four-year tuition scholarship at any University of Alaska Campus, at least $1,500 in cash and an all expense paid trip to Mobile, Alabama to compete for the title of America’s Junior Miss 2008 in June, 2008 & over $50,000 in cash. Program competition based on: Scholastics 20%, Interview 25%, Talent 25%, Fitness 15%, Self-Expression 15%. March 18-22, Ketchikan, Alaska. Housing & meals provided by Alaska Jr. Miss Sponsors. Sign up ON-LINE at www.ajm.org by January 11, 2008.

01/14/08 SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 Open to high school SENIORS: Wal-Mart/SAM’s Club associates and/or their dependents are not eligible to apply; must attend an accredited US college or university; must show financial need. Applicants must use the access code SWCS to complete the application process. Applications are obtained, completed, and submitted only on-line at: www.walmartfoundation.org and link to www.scholarshipadministrator.net. Access Key is SWCS. Students must use one of the two Wal-Mart four-digit location numbers: Eagle River 2188 or Anchorage Mid-town 2070, or in order to process the application. Only one application per person will be accepted. All entries must be submitted no later than January 14, 2008.

01/14/08 WAL-MART ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP: $2,000 Available to high school seniors graduating by July 31, 2008. Must either be actively employed with Wal-Mart stores, Inc. for at least six consecutive months as of April 25, 2008 –OR- May be a dependent of a Wal-Mart Associate who does not qualify for the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship due to the Associate’s parent’s part-time status or actively employed less than twelve consecutive months. Must have scored at lease an 18 Composite ACT or 800 SAT (Critical Reading or Verbal + Math) scores. Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 college credit hours) in the fall 2008 semester and the spring 2009 semester. Applications are obtained, completed, and submitted only on-line at: www.walmartfoundation.org and link to www.scholarshipadministrator.net. Access Key is SWCS. Students must use one of the two Wal-Mart four-digit location numbers: Eagle River 2188 or Anchorage Mid-town 2070, or in order to process the application. Only one application per person will be accepted. All entries must be submitted no later than January 14, 2008.

01/14/08 WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Available to high school seniors. The applicant’s parent/legal guardian must be an active full-time associate with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for at least twelve months as of April 25, 2008. See application for more details. Applications are obtained, completed, and submitted only on-line at: www.walmartfoundation.org and link to www.scholarshipadministrator.net. Access Key is SWCS. Students must use one of the two Wal-Mart four-digit location numbers: Eagle River 2188 or Anchorage Mid-town 2070, or in order to process the application. Only one application per person will be accepted. All entries must be submitted no later than January 14, 2008.

01/15/08 DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM: (Seniors) The Dell Scholars Program is a need-based scholarship that recognizes academic potential in lower-income and underserved students. The scholarship helps students who have worked hard to prepare themselves for higher education yet may have lower GPAs and test scores because of adverse personal situations or surroundings. Dell Scholars are students who have the drive and potential of academic success when provided with the necessary financial assistance. To apply, seniors should be in an eligible college readiness program, and meet the criteria listed on www.DellScholars.org.

01/15/08 EDUCATION IS FREEDOM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) This scholarship program provides college scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to high school seniors that meet the following criteria: U.S. resident for one year at time of application, current U.S. High School senior, GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 (4.0 scale), first-time enrollment in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university. Application must be submitted electronically by January 15, 2008. www.educationisfreedom.org

01/15/08 CONOCOPHILLIPS ALASKA, INC 2008 SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) ConocoPhillips Alaska’s scholarship program provides educational assistance to Alaska youth showing potential for achievement and the capacity to make a significant contribution to the state upon completion of their education. The candidate’s service to their community, service to their school, school achievements and financial need are considered. Scholastic achievement will be used mainly as an indicator of the ability of the candidate to grow through learning. A total of 20 scholarships will be awarded: seven $5,000 in-state scholarships and thirteen general

01/15/08 MCKELVEY FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The McKelvey Foundation awards $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs nationwide who have started their own businesses. To be considered for this award, applicants must: be a graduating senior 2008, attend a four-year college or university, own and operate a business for at least 1 year, have at least one paid employee and have sales revenue (unless non-profit). See application online for more details www.mckelveyfoundation.org. Complete online application by January 15, 2008.

01/15/08 BRONFMAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIPS IN ISRAEL: The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel is a summer program, which will take place from June 30 through August 6, 2008. The Fellowships are awarded competitively to twenty-six individuals who will be entering the twelfth grade. Fellows meet with a wide range of Israeli thinkers, public personalities and religious and communal leaders, experience a week-long Mifgash (encounter) with Israeli teenagers, and study Jewish texts. Application package must be postmarked by January 15, 2008. www.bronfman.org

01/25/08 PRIDE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The Greater Seattle Business Association and the Pride Foundation award scholarships to build leadership and promote diversity in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight-ally communities. Awards may be used for any postsecondary education. Preference is given to students who are self-identified LGBT, members of LGBT families, or straight-allies who have been strongly supportive of the LGBT community. Completed application must be postmarked by Friday, January 25, 2008. www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships

01/31/08 UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Seniors) Scholarship awards range from $500 to $4,000. Open to all Union Plus dependent children attending or plan on attending college or university, a community college, or a technical college or trade school. Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2008 in order to be considered. www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/scholarships

01/31/08 SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) Simon Youth Foundation has established the Community Scholarship Program to help meet the financial needs of eligible students pursuing higher education. The foundation will award a one-time monetary scholarship of $1,500 to a select number of high school seniors nationwide who plan to enroll in any accredited college, university or vocational-technical school and who meet the program’s eligibility requirements. www.simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org Application postmark deadline is January 31, 2008.

01/31/08 DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Juniors) The Discover Scholarship Program (formerly Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program seeks to honor the exemplary achievements of high school juniors in all aspects of their lives. Up to 10 scholarships for $30,000 each available across 50 states and the District of Columbia. Juniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale and plans to continue their education beyond high school in any U.S. accredited training are encouraged to apply. The postmarked deadline for application is January 31, 2008. www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm

02/01/08 KAPLAN/NEWSWEEK “MY TURN” ESSAY COMPETITION: (Grades 9-12) To enter, each student must complete the official entry form and submit it with two (2) copies of the original essay (500-1,000 words) on a topic of the student’s choice, where the student shares his or her opinion, experience or personal feeling. The essay competition is open to any citizen and/or resident of the United States who, as of January 1, 2008, is enrolled as a high-school student at the time of entry, and who intends to attend a college or university following high school. Entries must be received no later than February 1, 2008. www.kaptest.com/essay

02/10/08 COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY 2008 – HELP WITH THE FAFSA: This event is designed to help students and families, particularly low-income and first generation college goers, clear the paperwork hurdle when applying for college financial aid. Financial aid professionals from Alaska’s higher education institutions and Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education join with local volunteers, to provide families assistance in completing the FAFSA. This year’s event (Sunday February 10) will be held in three locations in Anchorage: Wendler Middle School, West High School and Polaris K-12. For the latest information check out the College Goal Sunday web site at www.alaskacollegegoalsunday.com

02/15/08 BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM: (Seniors) Burger King Scholars awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. For a student to qualify, he/she must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident. Applicants must also maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall 2008. The application deadline: February 15, 2008. www.bk.com/scholars

02/15/08 NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The National Co-op Scholarship Program consists of 185 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 each for high school seniors who are planning to participate in college cooperative education. Students must be accepted by and plan to enroll for the 2008-2009 academic year at any one of the National Commission Member Institutions (see application). A high school GPA of 3.5 or better is required. All scholarship material must be received on or before February 15, 2008. www.co-op.edu/scholarship

02/15/08 USA FUNDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: For the 2008-2009 academic year USA Funds will award up to $3.2 million in new, renewable scholarships to students demonstrating financial need. Students who plan to enroll in qualified post-secondary education programs are eligible for $1,500 awards. Qualifications: for high-school seniors, for students from household with annual income of $35,000 or less. Priority consideration given to students who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documented physical disability. Apply on-line: through February 15, 2008 www.usafunds.org/scholarship

02/15/08 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (UAA) SCHOLARSHIPS: (Seniors) Check out the UAA scholarship opportunities for the 08-09 academic year. Scholarships are available for all majors. The application process is quick and easy. It is well worth your time to research the available scholarship opportunities. Visit the UAA Scholarship website for information on how to apply: www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships. Application Deadline: February 15, 2008.

02/20/08 COMMISSARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN: (Seniors) Unmarried children of active duty, Reserve/Guard and retired military personnel may apply for a Scholarship for Military Children. Eligibility, including survivors of deceased members, will be determined using the DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) database and that they have a current ID card. Applicants must be planning to enroll, full-time in the fall of 2008 in an undergraduate program of studies leading to a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university. Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis). Applications are available at your local commissary, online or CRC. Applications must be returned to the commissary by February 20, 2008. www.militaryscholar.org

02/28/08 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Seniors) Through gifts provided by corporate sponsors, the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is able to provide scholarships to hundreds of deserving high school students on an equal opportunity basis regardless of race, sex, creed, or religious preference. Scholarship awards should be applied toward tuition, room, board and, books and range from $1,000 to $3,000. Eligibility criteria: high school student transitioning to college, minimum GPA of 2.5 and leadership involvement. Applicant packets must be postmarked by February 28, 2008. www.100blackmen.org

02/29/08 U.S. BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: (Seniors) One of the biggest challenges college-bound seniors face is how to pay for their higher education. U.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program can help. For the last ten years, this program sponsored by the U.S. Bank Student Banking Division has awarded over $290,000 in scholarships to college-bound high school seniors. This year, U.S. Bank will again award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships to seniors planning to attend accredited two- or four-year colleges full-time next fall. Scholarship award recipients are selected through a random process. Students can apply online, visit the U.S. Bank web site at www.usbank.com/studentbanking. Applications will be accepted through February 29, 2008.

02/29/08 DENALI ALASKAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The Denali Federal Credit Union Scholarship committee will select 10 recipients for $1,000 scholarships. All existing primary (first person named) members of the Credit Union are eligible. Student must be a high school senior. Recipients must use the scholarship to attend a licensed/certified program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student. Applications must be postmarked or delivered to any branch office of Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union by February 29, 2008. www.denalifcu.org/teenpower

03/01/08 AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) SCHOLARS PROGRAM: The American Chemical Society sponsors a scholarship program for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or other chemically related fields. Students interested in two-year college programs for chemical technology may also qualify for scholarships. The program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical technology. Awards are for up to $5,000 per academic year. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2007. www.chemistry.org/scholars

03/01/08 MAJOR GENERAL JAMES URDSANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND: (Seniors) Major General Ursano Scholarship Fund was established as a secondary mission to help Army families with the costs of post secondary undergraduate level education, vocational training, and preparation for acceptance by military service academies for their dependent children. Dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children or a ward of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. Children of Reserve or National Guard soldiers mobilized under Title 10 status for the entire academic year. The Army soldier and student must be registered in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS). The postmark deadline is March 1, 2008. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. www.aerhq.org

03/03/08 CHEF OF THE YEAR CONTEST: Johnson & Wales University, the world-renowned culinary educator, invites high school seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen to enter their challenge. Through this competition, which receives national media attention, you could earn scholarship dollars to one of JWU’s four campuses (Providence, North Miami; Denver or Charlotte). Contestants must create an entrée or dessert using an original recipe which either incorporates their family heritage (i.e. nationality, etc) or has a strong ethnicity that appeals to them. All completed entries must be postmarked or received via e-mail by March 3, 2008. www.jwu.edu/culinary

03/15/08 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) HSF/General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. The award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000. Other eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident or passport stamped I-551, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island or Guam during the 2008-2009 academic year, must apply for federal aid by completing the FAFSA. Application deadline: March 15, 2008. Apply Online: www.hsf.net

03/15/08 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/FORD MOTOR COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The HSF/Ford Motor Company Scholarship Program is designed to assist graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage nationwide obtain a bachelor’s degree. This is a one time award in the amount of $2,500 to be disbursed in the Fall 2008. Other eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident or passport stamped I-551, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island or Guam during the 2008-2009 academic year, must apply for federal aid by completing the FAFSA. Application deadline: March 15, 2008. Apply Online: www.hsf.net

03/15/08 HEWLETT-PACKARD SCHOLARS PROGRAM: (Seniors) The HP Scholars program seeks to recognize graduating underrepresented minority (African American, Latino or American Indian) high school seniors who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. Students selected for the program are awarded a $12,000 scholarship (maximum of $3,000 per year). Each HP scholar also receives an HP Scholar Productivity Package (computer, PDA and printer). Applicant must be a graduating high school senior enrolling as a full-time first-year student or a community college student transferring into University of California, Los Angles, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State University, or University of Washington. Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2008. www.hp.com/scholars

03/20/08 AYN RAND ANTHEM ESSAY CONTEST: (For 9th and 10th Graders) First Prize $2,000 cash award. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Anthem. Essay must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2008. www.aynrand.org/contests

03/31/08 JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program provides comprehensive support services to minority students at institutions of higher education: four-year scholarship awards of up to $7,200 annually. Must be a minority high school senior accepted by a four-year accredited college or university, demonstrate high academic achievement, SAT of 1000 or ACT of 21 or above, evidence of leadership potential, and financial need. Only applications submitted via the Jackie Robinson website will be eligible for consideration. Application deadline is March 31, 2008. www.jackierobinson.org

03/31/08 RURAL ALASKA HONORS INSTITUTE (RAHI): The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Rural Alaska Honors Institute, founded at the request of the Alaska Federation of Natives, was established to prepare rural and Alaska Native high school students for academic excellence and college success. Those who apply should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and plan to have finished their junior or senior year in 2008. Applicants should be 18 or younger on July 15, 2008. UAF courses are offered for full university credit (7 to 11 credits). Most credits earned apply toward requirements for an academic degree. This program is May 27 – July 10, 2008. Application Deadline: Received in RAHI office no later than March 31, 2008. www.uaf.edu/rahi/

03/31/08 NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) Children of members of the Non Commissioned Officers Association are eligible. Include with complete application: two letters of recommendation from teachers; a personal recommendation from an adult who is not a relative; a handwritten autobiography; official transcript of high school grades; ACT or SAT scores, and a composition on Americanism (200 + words). Complete application packages must be submitted by March 31, 2008. www.nocausa.org

03/31/08 ASHLEY MARIE EASTERBROOK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) Ashley Marie Easterbrook was a very special young lady with a strong interest in helping others. Five days prior to her high school graduation, Ashley and two friends were killed by a drunk driver. Since her death, her family and friends have been very active in educating the public about the dangers of drunk driving. This site has been established to help educate all of us regarding the issues surrounding drunk driving. Applicant must currently be a high school senior, graduating in the spring 2008. Cumulative 4-year GPA between 3.50 and 3.74. Provide a 500 word essay (see application). Applications will be accepted between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2008. www.ashleysdream.org

04/01/08 ALASKA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION LINDA SIMMONS MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) $2,000 annual scholarship. Candidate must be pursuing a degree or certified course of study in an accredited junior/community college, 4-year college, university or professional trade school. Candidates must be pursuing public relations, journalism, advertising, radio and/or television broadcasting as a major course of study. Must demonstrate excellence in the following areas: Academic Performance , Discipline/Attitude and Attendance. Deadline for application is April 1, 2008. www.akbroadcasters.org/scholarship

04/06/08 ASIAN ALASKA CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) (For Students of Japanese Ancestry) The Asian Alaskan Cultural Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is: To promote mutual respect and understanding of the Asian and American cultures; to promote programs and understanding of the Asian and American; and to promote business/trade and cultural exchanges between Alaska and the Asian Pacific countries. The amount of the scholarship will range from $300 to $500 depending on the amount of funds that are secured through fundraising efforts. Application deadline: April 6, 2008. Http://alaska.ja.org

04/11/08 AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION (AFSA) SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) AFSA Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2008 semester. The scholarship is not based on financial need. All applicants must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” (approximately 3,000 words) about automatic fire sprinklers and take a ten-question multiple-choice open book test. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships. Contest details, essay requirements and application process can be found at www.afsascholarship.org. Entry Deadline: April 11, 2008.

04/14/08 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AND UAA SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) You must have participated in a Junior Achievement program during middle school and/or high school. Must have at least a 2.8 GPA. Must plan to attend UAA next year (Fall 2008). Desired degree of focus in Business, International or Foreign Trade, Economics, Business Development or Business Administration. Must write an essay not to exceed 1,000 words responding to: What did Junior Achievement teach me about business, economics, and the free enterprise system?” Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2008.

04/15/08 YOUNG NATIVE WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST: This writing contest is designed to inspire Native American high school students to research and elaborate on histories or contemporary issues affecting their community. It offers all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C., and college scholarships to the top five winning essayists. In addition, each first-place essayist will receive a scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Entry deadline is April 15, 2008. www.indian.hklaw.com

04/15/08 SIGNET CLASSICS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST: Signet Classics is proud to host its twelfth annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest, in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school! Students enter by writing an essay on one of four topics posed for this year’s competition book, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Details are available in the CRC or us.penguingroup.com/static/html/sweepstakes.html All entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2008 and received on or by April 22, 2008.

04/25/08 AYN RAND THE FOUNTAINHEAD: (For 11th and 12th Graders) First prize: $10,000 cash award. Read the book “Ayn Rand The Fountainhead” and write an essay. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of The Fountainhead. Essays must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2008. www.aynrand.org/contests

06/01/08 ALPHONSO DEAL SCHOLARSHIP: (Seniors) The National Black Police Association is seeking to enhance higher education opportunities among qualified graduates for educational training in the academics of law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. Applicant is permitted to attend a two year college or university of their choice and must have a letter of acceptance to a college or university with applicant prior to date of award. Deadline for entry is June 1, 2008. www.blackpolice.org/scholarship.html

ANYCOLLEGE.COM: Win a Scholarship! Fill out a short survey and you will automatically be eligible to win a scholarship from Anycollege.com. Scholarships will be awarded through random drawings for a $1,000 scholarship, drawn four times per year. Sign up by going to www.anycollege.com and click on the “Win a Scholarship” button.

Gimme Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Twelve times a year, Educaid awards a lucky high school senior with a “Gimme Five” five thousand dollar scholarship toward their college or trade school expenses! Seniors are eligible regardless of their GPA or financial need, so everyone is invited to enter to win! A new winner is announced every month, so get online and look for official rules today at www.educaid.com Click on “Students” under “Just for You”.

The Next Step Magazine passionately creates innovative products to guide others in the pursuit of successful lives after high school. This magazine is an objective, coast-to-coast teen publication distributed in more than 21,140 high schools and read by more than 900,000 students in 50 states. The magazine covers college and career planning and life skills. The Next Step Magazine encourages reader involvement. In 2007-2008, we will choose one winner from among our registered users to receive a year of free tuition, up to $20,000. Online, nextSTEPmag.com offers several interactive tools to help students through the college-planning process. www.nextstepmag.com

TEST INFORMATION

StudyGuideZone.com offers an exclusive free, downloadable study guide to the Internet community for the Accuplacer, ACT, ASVAB, PSAT, and SAT test. The guide is in PDF format, so you’ll need Adobe’s free Reader (already installed on most computers) to view it. The guide is copyrighted (mainly to prevent online scammers from attempting to sell it when it is intended as a free resource), but anyone is free to link to this page or the study guide on the server to let students know about this resource. www.studyguidezone.com

SAT Registration: Register online. BARTLETT SCHOOL CODE: 020001, TEST CENTER CODE: 02-144 (WEST HIGH SCHOOL) www.collegeboard.com

COST: SAT I Reasoning Test (Basic Test includes Writing) $43.00 LATE COST: $65.00 (Includes $22.00 late fee) Registration forms MUST BE POSTMARKED AND MAILED BY DEADLINE DATE

ACT Registration: Online registration. BARTLETT SCHOOL CODE: 020001, TEST CENTER CODE: 213990 (HANSHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL) or University of Alaska Anchorage Test Center Code: 001370 Wayland Baptist Church 224080 www.actstudent.org.

COST: $30 (No Writing) $44.50 (Plus Writing) LATE COST: Basic Fee + $19.00 REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED AND MAILED by deadline date.

NEWS YOU CAN USE! ACT provides a monthly newsletter to inform students and their parents about college and career planning. ACT is a not-for-profit organization that serves millions of people in schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses and government agencies with programs and services that help people achieve their education and career goals. Visit www.act.org/news/use/index.html for more information and services.

MILITARY INFORMATION

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: Men who are age 18 through 25 are REQUIRED to REGISTER! and can do so on-line or they can get Selective Service Form from the CRC...also available at your local POST OFFICE. http://www.sss.gov

The ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) Programs offered by the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Marine Corps train qualified young men and women to become officers in those services upon graduation from college. ROTC Scholarships: You don’t have to have a scholarship to participate in ROTC, but hundreds of ROTC students receive scholarships every year. Scholarships are competitively awarded on merit. The main considerations are high school academic record, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular activities, and the personal interview. ROTC Online: Before you call for information, visit ROTC Web sites. There you can locate specific colleges and universities where ROTC programs are available. www.todaysmilitary.com

Air Force ROTC Scholarship – The Air Force ROTC College Scholarship Program provides three – and four – year scholarships. You may submit your application on-line at www.afrotc.com by December 31, 2007. Even is you’re not on scholarship, you’ll still receive a tax-free stipend during your junior and senior years in college. Nearly 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide offer Air Force ROTC. Call 1-866-4AF-ROTC.

Navy ROTC Scholarship – www.nrotc.navy.mil - deadline December 31, 2007

Army ROTC Scholarship – www.goarmy.com/rotc - deadline January 10, 2008

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS:

Common Application. Member Colleges agree to give equal consideration to the Common Application and encourage its use! Students complete their Common Applications to apply to any member college. Most accept the Common Application electronically, as well as on paper. Counselors and Teachers can complete the School Report, Midyear Report, and Teacher Evaluation forms online, print and mail the copy to the students’ selected colleges. www.commonapp.org

Various colleges and universities are participating in the National Association of College Admission Counseling ON-LINE College Fairs. Students please feel free to visit the following web site: www.onlinecollegefair.com

MAPPING YOUR FUTURE: What is Mapping Your Future? Mapping Your Future is a non-profit, public service Web site providing college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy information and services. Visitors to Mapping Your Future may choose from these topics – Planning a Career, Selecting a School, and Paying for School – for more information and guided tour through the process of each or explore the other features and services available: www.mapping-your-future.org

A Comprehensive Website for College-Bound Students: A comprehensive website has been produced to assist students looking for a college or career school. It includes information about higher education and thousands of links to four-year institutions, two-year colleges and career-training schools. In addition to a free custom college search, a number of specific listings are featured that cater to the needs of students. Such indexes as the Multicultural Students Directory, the Christian and Catholic Colleges Directories, the Metro Search, an Honors Program Directory, and a Collegiate Sports Search and Coaches Directory, www.collegeprofiles.com

Need Money For College? The largest and most popular FREE scholarship search. Over 600,000 college scholarship! www.fastweb.com.

National Christian College Fairs – www.naccap.org

COLLEGE VISITS & PRESENTATIONS

COLLEGE VISIT DATE TIME/PERIOD

See Mr. Graham in the CRC for College visits

STUDENT-ATHLETES. 2007-08 NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse has online registration for prospective student-athletes. To register, prospective student-athletes should access the registration materials by visiting the clearinghouse Web Site. From the home page, the prospect should click on “Prospective Student-Athletes,” which will link the student-athlete to the necessary information. www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE): First-time freshman undergraduate students from participating states may be eligible to receive a reduced tuition rate through WUE. www.wiche.edu/sep/wue

AKCIS (Alaska Career Information System) is an annually updated, comprehensive career and educational guidance system that provides information and exploration tools for teens and adults. With AKCIS you can easily navigate between occupational information, related programs of study and training, and the schools that offer the training. The program offers more than 500 occupations, more than 600 programs of study & training, more than 4,000 colleges & universities, over 3,500 sources of financial aid, how to develop good job search skills and opportunities for self-employment. To log on go to: www.akcis.org. Username: Bartlett, Password: 4akcis.

ALASKA JOB CORPS: Job Corps is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive residential education and vocational training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Since 1964, the program has provided more than 1.9 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term career or further their education. For more information about Alaska Job Corps Center: Call (907) 562-6200 or toll free at 1-800-478-0531. www.alaskajobcorps.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Anchorage, Inc: Be a High School Big. High School Big is an opportunity for young people to grow, learn, and serve. The main role of a High School Big Brother/Big Sister is to be a positive role model and friend to an elementary school student. The mentors see their mentee one hour a week consistently throughout the school year. Volunteers meet with the student at the mentee’s school and spend time together working on school work, playing a game, shooting baskets, doing craft, having lunch, or talking. Big Brothers Big Sisters staff provides ongoing support of the match. High School Big mentors must be at least 16 years of age and be willing to make a minimum one-year (school year) commitment. Call 263-2621 and enroll today. Applications are available in the CRC. www.bbbs.ak.org

Anchorage Youth Court (AYC): Trains youth in grades 7-12, who are between the ages of 12 and 18, to represent and judge their peers in actual criminal cases. Anchorage youth serve as judges, jurors, and prosecuting and defense attorneys. In preparation for the Anchorage Youth Court Bar Exam, students receive an 8-week training course taught by local attorneys. The course covers Youth Court jurisdiction, procedure, evidence, advocacy, and case preparation. Classes are held at various times during the year at area high schools. Call the AYC office (274-5986) to find out when the next set of classes will take place.

Municipality of Anchorage Volunteer Internship Program: The Municipality of Anchorage is looking for capable high school juniors or seniors that are willing to learn about office administration within city government. This is a volunteer internship that will introduce the applicant to the many aspects of city government while working in one of the following offices: Civil and Criminal Department of Law, Information Technology, Office of Equal Opportunity and the Mayor’s Office. How to Apply: Please mail, fax or drop off your resume, sample constituent letter and two letters of recommendation to The Office of Mayor Mark Begich. www.muni.org/mayor/internships.cfm

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission: There is an established youth advisory commission consisting of nine members between 14 and 22 years of age whose terms shall commence July 1 and end midnight June 30, except as to members appointed to fill an unexpired term. This commission will advise the mayor and assembly on issues, services and programs related to youth. The special assistant on community relations, or designee selected by the mayor shall act as executive secretary for the commission. Members will be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the assembly. For more information visit www.muni.org/boards/forms.cfm or contact: Raeshaun Bibbs 343-1402.