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GUIDANCE BULLETIN PROGRAMS | SCHOLARSHIPS | SUMMER PROGRAMS

GUIDANCE BULLETIN (last updated 5/1/08)

FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, SEE MRS. RIGNEY

GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION

• College Visits – organized college tours – for a complete list of tours go to www.college-visits.com
• Kaplan Test Prep Spring Schedule - for classes to prepare for ACT and SAT - available at kaptest.com.
• St. Mary’s College in South Bend –Application fee waived. Go to www.saintmarys.edu/considering, under “Reasons for Applying” write Alumna ID number D00007218. To apply with paper application contact Cathleen Norton 630-469-9693.
• Anti – Cruelty Society in partnership with University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine- offering “Veterinary Mentoring Program “ Sept.2009 – April 2009. Attend seminars one Saturday a month at the Anti – Cruelty Society in downtown Chicago. Inquire about qualifications and pick up application in Guidance.
• PennState – Informational Programs - May 11 7:30 – 9:00 @ Marriott Deerfield Suites & May 12 7:30 – 9:00 @ Marriott Downers Grove

PROGRAMS | SCHOLARSHIPS | SUMMER PROGRAMS

SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTESTS

For help in finding scholarships, go to www.scholarships.com or www.fastweb.com

For information on the scholarships listed below, see Mrs. Rigney.

• AES Engineers - $500 – submit essay in answer to one of two questions at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php by Sept. 15, 2008.
• American legion Auxiliary – Perrottet-Nickerson Unit 76 – Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship – for seniors that are children or grandchildren of veterans. Pick up information and application in Guidance office. Due May 10.
• BigSun Athletic Scholarship - $500.00 – For all senior athletes regardless of sport. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com for information. Due June 20.
• College ofDuPage – 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship – Full Tuition Scholarship - 3.5 GPA or ACT of 25 or higher . May 1 Deadline.
• DuPage Chiefs of Police Assoc. – Chief Joseph Buenrostro Scholarship - $1000 available to DuPage residents pursuing Criminal Justice. Applications in Guidance. Deadline May 11.
• Fran Center Robert Cleveland and Kenneth Dodge Memorial Scholarship for students with Learning Disabilities. Award amount is $500. Deadline May 1. Application available in Guidance. .
• Marianjoy (Bruce A. Schurman) Scholarship – for students with disabilities. Pick up application in Guidance.
• Nordstrom Scholarship Award program offers scholarships to high school juniors. Applications available in Nordstrom stores. Deadline May 31.
• SAE International engineering Scholarships – applications must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2008. For more Information go to www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
• University of Illinois – Psi Upsilon Scholarship Grant - for male seniors who exhibit the highest moral, intellectual and social excellence. No obligation to join Psi Upsilon. Proof of financial need not required. Application available until Sept. 8, 2008. visit www.ilinipsiu.com for more info and on-line application.

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PROGRAMS | SCHOLARSHIPS | SUMMER PROGRAMS

SUMMER PROGRAMS

• American Cancer Society - Illinois Division’s SummerHigh School Research Program - 8 week program doing cancer research – interact with multiple cancer researcher in Illinois – Application in Guidance office.
• Boston University – Offer 2 programs – 2008 High School Honors program (for Juniors only) or 2 – week summer Challenge Program for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Go to www.bu.edu/summer/highschool for more info.
• CarnegieMellonPre-College Program – For Juniors and Seniors – 6 week session -Variety of subjects including video game development and fine arts. Go to www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college for more details.
• College of William and Mary – for Junior and Seniors -2 sessions – earn 4 hrs of college credit. Go to www.wm.edu/niahd - then click link to Pre-Collegiate Program.
• Conserve School Summer AP Institute - June 23 – 27. Admission priority May 31. For locations and info go to www.conserveschool.org.
• CornellUniversity- Offers 1,3,4,and 6 week sessions in multiple areas of study. More info at www.summercollege.cornell.edu
• CornellUniversity – Variety of Programs – 1,3,4 and 6 week programs – go to www.summercollege.cornell.edu for info.
• Georgetown University – Several sessions involving business, politics journalism and more. Go to http://summer .georgetown.edu/08.
• Intern Exchange – London; July 3 –Aug 1. Internships and Media and Design Workshops. Go to www.internexchange.com.
• ITHACA – Summer College for High School Students – A residential college program - 1, 3 or 5 week programs. Go to www.ithaca.edu/summercollege for more info.
• Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Summer Educator Program – Pick up information and application in Guidance.
• Junior Statesmen Foundation -Available at Georgetown, Princeton, Stanford or Yale; also opportunity to attend Democratic or Republican National Conventions - go to www.jsa.org.
• Junior Statesmen Foundation – Summer Programs - At Georgetown, Princeton, Yale and Stanford. Admission based on academic achievement, leadership ability, maturity, and interest in politics, history and government. Questions – www.jsa.org. Some scholarships available.
• KetteringUniversity – 2008 – LITE program – for female Juniors interested in engineering, science and technology. Visit www.kettering.edu/lite to learn more and apply.
• LoyolaUniversityChicago- Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars/SCPS – 3 & 6 week programs also a Language Immersion Program. Visit www.luc.edu/summerscholars.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Mites Program – (Minority Introduction To Engineering and Science) For Juniors - More info at http://mit.edu/mites/www
• MissouriUniversity of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri Rolla) – Variety of Summer Programs. Apply at http://summer.mst.edu
• New York film Academy – Hands –on summer programs in filmmaking, acting, screen writing and animation. Several US and overseas locations. Go to www.nyfa.com/summercamps
• NorthwesternUniversity - Center for Talent Development – Honors, AP and enrichment classes offered. Go to www.ctd.norhtwestern.edu/summer.
• Northwestern University– College prep program 3 to 9 week sessions. More than 350 undergraduate courses offered. For info and to apply go to www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep.
• Otis Collage of Art and Design – Summer of Art Program – Animation, Architecture, Landscape, Photography and all types of design. More details at www.otis.edu/soa
• Pratt Institute – Pre- College – explore art, design ,architecture and writing. Scholarships available. For info go to www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege.
• Roosevelt University on Schaumburg – ACT review course. Register at www.roosevelt.edu/act.
• School of Cinema and Performing Arts – SACAPA – 2 – 6 week sessions in New York, London, Las Angeles and Vermont. Go to Socapa.org for more info.
• St.AmbroseUniversity Youth Leadership Program – July 11 – 20. Application deadline is May 21. Apply online at www.sau.edu/ylp.
• Supercamp – Sponsored by Quantum Learning Network. Held at several prestigious campuses. For raising grades, confidence and motivation. 8 day program. Go to www.supercamp.com.
• United States Military Academy – Summer Leaders Seminar – 2 sessions offers a variety of courses, athletic and social experiences. To apply go www.admissions.usma.edu.
• University of Dallas Summer Program in Europe – Several programs to study here and abroad. Visit www.udallas.edu/travel.
• University of Dayton – Women in Engineering Summer Camp – Explores opportunities in engineering – For more info go to http://engineering.udayton.edu/wie.
• University of Michigan - Michigan Math and Science Scholars – Offers 2 two week sessions taught be various depts. Details at www.math.Isa.umich.edu
• University of Notre Dame – Art & Architecture Summer program – College credit for seniors and college students. Go to tuscanclassicalacademy.org.
• University of Notre Dame – Summer Scholars Program - June 22 – July 5, 2008 – Offers 13 fields of study. Go to http://summerscholars.nd.edu.
• WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis Summer Scholars Program. For Juniors and Seniors – 2 Sessions - College Credit Courses. Go to summerscholars.wustl.edu for more info.
• Washington Workshops – INTERNSHIP- starting June 15 – July 26 – call 1-800-368-5688 or go to www.workshops.org for more information.