DAILY BULLETIN
PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, December 17, 2007
General:
- Bus passes for January will be available to pick up on Thursday in the Attendance Office. (Larson)
- If you plan to work during the holiday, all work permit requests must be filled out correctly and turned in by Dec. 19 at lunchtime in order to be processed. Permits will be mailed to your employer. (Gyves)
- Remember James Franco's visit and his presentation about his current project? DON'T forget to submit those short stories ASAP. Give them to your English teacher or see Mrs. Paugh in Room 219 if you need more details. (Paugh)
Clubs and Meetings:
- Math Club meets at lunch today in room 704. (Nangia)
- Science Olympiad/Bowl meets tomorrow at lunch in room 1701. (Csongradi)
- Plan ahead. Work Experience meets tomorrow at 3:05 in room 309 or at Gunn in L-7 at 6 pm. There will be a gust speaker so be on time. (Gyves)
Athletics:
All girls interested in playing softball this season must attend an informational meeting tomorrow at lunch in the Big Gym. Contact Coach Halas in room 23 of the Tower Bldg. (Halas)
Scholarships:
Kenyon College – Trustee Opportunity Travel Grant - Juniors and Seniors of first generation and other underrepresented students interested in visiting Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. Grant provides financial travel assistance to students from underrepresented backgrounds to determine if Kenyon College is a good fit for them. Applicant must provide copy of recent transcript. For more information visit website: http://www.kenyon.edu/x1697.xml or call 1-800848-2468. DEADLINE: OPEN
Johnson & Wales University – Chancellor’s Scholarship - Seniors who are interested in attending Johnson & Wales University. Renewable scholarships ranging in value from $7500 to Full Tuition for undergrad applicants accepted into the J&W U Honor’s Program. Applicants are automatically considered with submission of undergraduate application. For further information: www.jwu.edu. DEADLINE: OPEN
Elita Hawley Central California AFS Endowment Fund - Students interested in spending a semester studying abroad. Foundation awards $30,000 to applicants selected from Central California. Interested applicants should begin by contacting Anne C. Leach at (831) 751-9188 or by email at mailto:aleach@acslaw.com. DEADLINE: Winter Deadline is 01/01/2008; Summer Deadline 04/01/2008
Toyota Community Scholars Program - Seniors with 3.0 GPA or better, planning to attend a 4-year college: Must have initiated or be actively involved in a service program that addresses a school or community need. Students who fit this profile should contact Ms. Cernobori in the College Center to learn about the nomination process. One hundred renewable $10,000 and $20,000 Scholarships will be awarded. Only one nominee will be accepted from each school. For more details see http://www.toyota.com/communityscholars. Nomination applications must be postmarked by 1/04/2008. DEADLINE: Extended to 12/19/2007 See - Ms. Cernobori
Colby College – The Ralph J. Bunche Scholars Program - High School Seniors who are African-American, Latino/a, Asian, or Native-American, U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicant should be able to demonstrate academic strength, leadership potential and interest/involvement in music, drama, athletics, dance, art and community or school activities. Nominations should include specific info on quality of academic performance, personal; activities, and other accomplishments. Nominees will be contacted by Colby and asked to complete application For more information visit http://www.colby.edu/. DEADLINE: 1/1/2008 for ED2.
Boston University Presidential Scholars Program - Seniors who are interested in attending Boston University. Merit-based renewable scholarships for full tuition for four years undergraduate study. Average GPA for award recipients: 3.9, ACT score of 36 and SAT score of 1493. Students must submit undergraduate application and 500 word essay to mailto:sedessay@bu.edu no later than 01/01/2008. For more information visit website: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_school.html. DEADLINE: 01/01/2008
Vanderbilt University – The Chancellor’s Scholarship Program - Seniors who are interested in attending Vanderbilt University with outstanding academic records who have worked to build strong high school communities by bridging gaps across economically, socially, and racially diverse groups. Applicants should be able to demonstrate significant interest in issues of diversity education, tolerance, and social justice. Scholarship features full-tuition, summer stipends for study abroad programs, research, or service projects. Applicant must submit a 500-word essay. For more information visit: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships. DEADLINE: 01/03/2008
Vanderbilt University – The Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship Program - Seniors who are interested in attending Vanderbilt University who combine outstanding academic achievement with strong leadership and contributions outside the classroom. Scholarship features full-tuition, summer stipends for study abroad programs, research, or service projects. For more information visit: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships. DEADLINE: 01/03/2008
California State University at Long Beach- President’s Scholars Award Program -Seniors who are interested in attending Cal State Long Beach who are National Merit finalists or semi-finalists. Scholarship award includes full-tuition, book allowance, paid housing and priority registration. Visit website: http://www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/student_application. For more information contact: Valerie Bordeaux, Director, President’s Scholars Program at 562-985-5358 or email: mailto:vbordeau@csulb.edu. DEADLINE: President Scholar App deadline: 01/07/2008
Elks National Foundation Scholarships - Most Valuable Student Palo Alto Lodge - Seniors who are U.S. citizens: Financial need, leadership and scholarship are the criteria. Generally students who qualify for final consideration are in top 5% of their class. Various criteria depending upon scholarship. 500 four-year scholarships will be awarded in nation-wide competition. $1,000-$15,000/year. See http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars for details. DEADLINE: 01/11/2008
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – San Jose Alumnae Chapter - African-American Seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 planning to attend an accredited two or four year college or university. Applicants must complete a scholarship application, submit two letters of recommendation from a church, civic or community group in which the student has been involved in, an official transcript, an autobiographical essay and a photograph. For more information contact Stephanie Cooper at 408-390-3193 or email: stephiecooper@hotmail.com. Download application at scholarship at http://www.sjdeltas.org/. DEADLINE: 01/11/2008