CARDINAL RITTER HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BULLETIN FEBRUARY 2015

CARDINAL RITTER HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BULLETIN FEBRUARY 2015 Seniors: It s February and that means FAFSA Day is coming up on February 19 from 12-7pm in 206. A staff member from Dave Murray s office is available to help parents and/or seniors complete the FAFSA, which is your college financial aid form. If you are a 21 st Century Scholar, filling out the FAFSA is a requirement to earn your scholarship. Ms. Triplet is coming around to Theology classes this week to hand out an orange folder to you. It is meant to serve as a guide to completing the FAFSA. It provides a list of items needed and you can use the folder to hold all of the paperwork. Please come to the guidance office to talk to either myself or Mrs. Thomas about this financial aid form if you are uncertain about it. Remember keep up your grades and turn in any scholarship letters and acceptance letters! Wow! I m shocked at the scholarship total already!!! Great job, everyone!!! Mrs. Lettich COLLEGE ACCEPTENCES 2014/2015 Emily Bennett Courtney Chandler Saba Chernet Brendon Clark Jazmin Cook Alayna Daehler Fisk University Valparaiso University Howard University Ball State University Grace College Bellarmine University Ball State University Ball State University Purdue University Ball State University

Brayden Daehler Mary Damler Clare Danner Samantha Fenzel Jacob Fierst Stephen Fon Eric Fritchley Hunter Gill James Godsil Stephanie Gossman Saint Mary s College Wittenberg University Xavier University University Of Dayton Marquette University John Carroll University Butler University University of Louisville Purdue University University of Evansville Xavier University Wittenberg University Dominican University of California Marian University Hanover College Xavier University Saint Mary s College Ball State University University of Southern Indiana St. Norbert College Xavier University Bellarmine University Wabash College Butler University Butler University DePauw University Hutton Honors College at IU School of Science Purdue University Bradley University Southern Illinois University Florida Institute of Technology Purdue University University of Dayton University of Southern Indiana University of Evansville

Andre Guy Zach Hoereth Jenna Houston Erica Johnson Sarah Law Anneliese Legge Norman Legge Xintong Li Connor Lynn James Magge Maria Mark Alison Marler Hope College Saint Joseph s College University of Hawaii Saint Joseph s College Manchester University Marquette University Saint Mary s College Valparaiso University Wittenberg University Xavier University Augustana College Brescia University Butler University DePaul University University of Evansville Hanover College DePauw University Saint Mary s College Saint Louis University University of Dayton Marian University Hanover College Ball State University University of Saint Francis Valparaiso University Loyola University Chicago University of Evansville The Ohio State University Trine University Purdue University Butler University Savannah College of Art and Design Bellarmine University Goshen College Ball State University Illinois State University

Timothy Martin Kyle Matter Katy Mohr Rose Murphy Catherine Myers Meghan Nowlin Jona Odell Lauryn Osborn-Arnold Macie Price Anthony Ryback Matthew Salmon Luke Schepers Grant Schrack Ralita Searcey Savannah College of Art and Design Texas Christian University Ball State University Butler University Columbia College Chicago Saint Joseph College CLA at the University of Minnesota Loyola University Chicago DePaul University Purdue University University of Aberdeen Wittenberg University Kansas State University Southern Illinois University Marian University Wittenberg University Brescia University Goshen College Saint Joseph s College Davidson College Wabash College Xavier University Marquette University Butler University Valparaiso University Purdue University Ball State University Butler University University of Evansville Purdue University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Louis University Wabash College University of Dayton Saint Joseph s College

Andrew Smith Jacob Strain Collin Sweeney Matthew Tsareff Christian Vela Rose Voight Thomas Waites Whitney Whitfield Isaac Wynne Lake Michigan College Vincennes University Saint Joseph s College Aurora University Missouri University of Science and Technology University of Kentucky Purdue University Hanover College Wittenberg University Southern Illinois University Loyola University Marian University COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS CLASS OF 2015 Courtney Chandler Bellermine University Monsignor Treece Scholarship $68,400 Grace College Miller Merit Award $16,000 Grace College Diversity Award $ 8,000 Brendon Clark The Distinguished U.S. Senator Richard Lugar Academic Recognition Award $46,000 Academic Merit Scholarship $ 4,000 Indiana Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Laptop Award Alayna Daehler Saint Mary s College Le Mans Award $56,000 Wittenberg University Scholar Award $72,000 Xavier University Catholic Dean s Award $72,000 Marquette University Père Marquette Award $55,600 Brayden Daehler John Carroll University Presidential Scholarship $80,000 Butler University Fairview Scholarship $44,000 University of Louisville National Scholars Award $40,000 University of Evansville Merit Scholarship $68,000 Xavier University Catholic Dean s Award $72,000 Wittenberg University Scholar Award $76,000 Dominican University of California Trustee Scholarship $92,000

Samantha Fenzel Hanover College Hendricks Scholarship $84,000 Xavier University Catholic Dean s Award $72,000 Saint Mary s College Saint Mary s Madeleva Award $60,000 Jacob Fierst St. Norbert College Presidential Scholarship $56,000 Stephen Fon Xavier University Catholic Presidential Scholarship $76,000 Distinguished U.S. Senator Richard Lugar Academic Recognition Award $46,000 Eric Fritchley Bellarmine University Monsignor Treece Scholarship $74,000 Wabash College President s Scholarship $20,000 Hunter Gill Summer Honors Scholarship $ 4,000 Excellence Scholarship $16,000 ISU Laptop ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 Butler University Trustee Scholarship $52,000 DePauw University Provost s Scholarship $24,000 School of Science Chancellor s Scholarship $32,000 James Godsil Bradley University Deans Scholarship $40,000 Bradley University Neighbor-State Scholarship $16,000 SIU Dean s Scholarship $24,000 Chancellor s Scholarship $32,000 University of Dayton President s Merit Scholarship $66,100 Stephanie Gossman USI David L. Rice Merit Scholarship $ 3,200 University of Evansville Merit Scholarship $60,000 U.S. Senator Richard Lugar Academic Recognition Award $44,000 Andre Guy ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Laptop Saint Joseph s College Dean s Scholarship $60,000 Jenna Houston Saint Joseph s College Honors Scholarship $68,000 Manchester University Presidential Scholarship $68,000 Saint Joseph s College Honors Scholarship $68,000 Saint Mary s College Dean s Scholarship $64,000 Lugar Symposium Scholarship $48,000 Wittenberg University Scholar Award $80,000 Xavier University Catholic Presidential Scholarship $76,000 Augustana College Scholarship $56,000 Brescia University Trustee Scholarship $56,000 Butler University Trustee Scholarship $52,000 DePaul University Scholars Award $56,000 University of Evansville Merit Scholarship $68,000 ` Hanover College Hendricks Scholarship $84,000 Erica Johnson ISU Academic Excellence Scholarship $16,000 ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Laptop Sarah Law DePauw University Merit Award $64,000 DePauw Holton Memorial Scholarship $20,000

Saint Mary s College Dean s Scholarship $64,000 University of Dayton Dean s Merit Scholarship $58,100 Hanover College Blythe Scholarship $76,000 University of Saint Francis Trustee s Scholarship $40,000 Valparaiso University Presidential Scholarship $70,000 Loyola University Chicago Scholarship $66,000 University of Evansville Merit Scholarship $68,000 Anneliese Legge The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship $12,000 The Ohio State University National Buckeye Scholarship $48,000 Valedictorian/Salutatorian Chancellor s Scholarship $36,000 Provost s Scholarship $16,000 Norman Legge Trine University Presidential Scholarship $60,000 Chancellor s Scholarship $32,000 Butler University Freshman Academic Scholarship $52,000 Xintong Li Bellarmine University Monsignor Treece Scholarship $71,200 Connor Lynn Goshen College Yoder Honors Scholarship $48,000 Timothy Martin SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship $26,000 U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar Academic Recognition Award $44,000 Butler University Fairview Scholarship $44,000 Kyle Matter Saint Joseph s College Honors Scholarship $68,000 Katy Mohr ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Academic Excellence Scholarship $16,000 ISU Laptop Rose Murphy DePaul University Dean s Scholarship $60,000 Catherine Myers Wittenberg University Scholar Award $64,000 Kansas State University Heritage Award $32,000 Academic Merit Scholarship $ 4,000 ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Laptop Meghan Nowlin Wittenberg University Scholar Award $72,000 Academic Honors Scholarship $ 4,000 Jona Odell Goshen College Kratzs Honors Scholarship $32,000 Lauryn Osborn-Arnold Saint Joseph s College Honors Scholarship $68,000 Macie Price ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Academic Excellence Scholarship $16,000 Anthony Ryback Wabash College President s Top Ten Scholarship $70,000 Xavier University Catholic Presidential Scholarship $76,000 Marquette University Père Award $56,000 Butler University Trustee Scholarship $52,000 Valparaiso University Presidential Scholarship $82,000 Luke Schepers Butler University Presidential Scholarship $68,000 Provost s Scholarship $16,000 Saint Louis University Vice Presidents Scholarship $80,000 Plainfield Elks Lodge #2186 Scholarship $ 500 University of Evansville Merit Scholarship $88,000

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Chancellor s Scholarship $36,000 Wabash College President s Scholarship $90,000 Wabash College Eagle Scout Scholarship $ 4,000 University of Dayton Trustee s Merit Scholarship $70,100 Grant Schrack Saint Joseph s College SJC Scholarship $52,000 Andrew Smith Saint Joseph s College Dean s Scholarship $60,000 Jacob Strain Aurora University Presidential Scholarship $48,000 ISU Laptop Matthew Tsareff School of Informatics and Computing Scholarship $ 6,000 Alex Vela Hanover College Donner Scholarship $60,000 Richard Lugar Academic Award $40,000 Wittenberg University Scholar Award $32,000 Rose Voigt ISU Honors Diploma Recognition Award $ 500 ISU Academic Excellence Scholarship $16,000 ISU Laptop Whitney Whitfield Academic Recognition Award $40,000 $5,221,600 TEST DATES SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 Register at www.sat.org/register ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 Register at www.actstudent.org VISIT DAYS CAMPUS VISIT DAYS Chamberlain College of Nursing You can visit campus, sit in on classes, receive hands on experience, and speck to faculty and students at Chamberlain College during their Experience Nursing Days. Space is limited so go online to

chamberlain.edu/beanurse for more information and upcoming dates for the event. Also visit the guidance office if you are interested in knowing more about the school or for scholarship opportunities. has four Sycamore Preview Days left. If you attend, you will have the chance to tour campus, meet admissions and financial aid staff, and eat lunch. To sign up go to indstate.edu/previewday. Preview Days February 16, 2015 April 18, 2014 University of Southern Indiana USI will host Southern Hospitality Days throughout the school year for prospective students and families. During the visit you will explore the University, learn about specific programs, tour academic building and residence halls and learn about scholarships and financial aid. Call Koryn Parsons, Senior Admissions Counselor at 812/464-1765 if you have questions. Southern Hospitality Days February 21, 2015 March 21, 2015 April 11, 2015 Purdue University Indianapolis has daily campus tours offered weekdays at 10 am and 2 pm. Also on most Saturdays at 9:30 am. Individual programs also have their own JagDays where you can learn more about the program, check the list outside the conference room for dates of each program s JagDay. Seton Hall University You can apply for free to Seton Hall by visiting www.shu.edu/applying and entering the fee waiver code: PTR. SHU also has open houses on February 15, 2015 and April 26, 2015 visit www.shu.edu/visit for more information. Vincennes University Vincennes University will be hosting PreVU Days on campus several times this year. During these PreVU Days you can tour campus, meet faculty, explore career choices, visit dorms, discover scholarships, learn about financial aid, and enjoy a free lunch. Make your reservation at www.vinu.edu/prevu Spring 2015 PreVU Days February 27, or 28 March 20 or 21 April 24 or 25

COLLEGE FAIRS/INFORMATION SESSIONS College Goal Sunday Get free help with filing your FAFSA on February 22, 2015 at 2:00pm. Listed below are the locations where it will be held in the local area. Visit www.collegegoalsunday.org for more information. Arlington High School Arsenal Tech High School Beech Grove High School Center for leadership Development Decatur Central High School George Washington Community High School Ivy Tech Community College Northwest High School Indiana Black Expo Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc. are hosting the 12 th annual College and Scholarship Fair. This will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Shortridge Magnet High School, 3401 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 from 11:00 am 2:00 pm. At this college fair students have the opportunity to receive admission and college scholarships on-site. Students should have with them: Copies of their transcripts ACT/SAT scores Two letters of recommendations Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment will be holding the second annual AVID College Fair. It will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 and the day will go as follows Registration 1:30 pm in Bankers Life Fieldhouse Main Floor Speaking Session 2:00-3:00 pm Breakout Sessions & College Fair 3:00-4:00 pm Pacer game 7:00 pm Ancilla College Ancilla College is building a state-of-the-art residence hall for students near Plymouth Indiana that will be ready in August 2015. Ancilla College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Indiana s State Board of Nursing and is a member of the Independent Colleges of Indiana. They have several quality academic programs as well as 18 associate degrees programs.

Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center Vincennes University Aviation and Logistics, in partnership with The Dallara Indycar Experience, invites students to enjoy three tours for the price of one. Experience how the aviation technology programs, logistics programs, and the racing industry all work together to provide education and career opportunities for students. This program was created for high school juniors and seniors. Email cvonderwell@vinu.edu to make a reservation or for more information. Selective Service Registration If you're 17 or turning 18, you're required to register with Selective Service. It's simple and easy, but it's also really important, so you must do it. Federal law says that all men living in the U.S. must register within a month of their 18th birthday. Registering keeps you eligible for college loans, job training, government jobs, and even driver's license renewals in most states. You can register in person at the post office or just go online at www.sss.gov. It doesn't matter which way you do it, but you've just got to do it. Ivy Tech Community College The Associate Accelerated Degree Program (ASAP) at Ivy Tech Community College has been nationally recognized for its innovation and success rates. This program allows students to earn an associate degree in just 11 months. Students can visit IvyTech.edu/asap or talk with your guidance counselor if interested. The Aviation Institute of Maintenance The Aviation Institute of Maintenance is the premier school for Aviation Maintenance Technicians and the largest network of aviation maintenance schools in the United States. Please visithttp://www.aviationmaintenance.edu/ or contact Matt Isenbarger at 317-243-4519 for more information. Ivy Tech Community College Ivy Tech Community College offers American Honors programs for students who qualify. If you are interested in attending Ivy Tech then transferring to another college to complete a Bachelor s degree, look into applying for the American Honors program. Stop by the guidance office for a packet of information or check out www.americanhonors.org Vincennes University Informational brochures for Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Flight at Vincennes University can be found in the guidance office. Students can also go online to www.aviationtechcenter.com for more information. University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati has a new Medical Sciences major, which will prepare students for advanced training in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and graduate school in biomedical research. Highlights of the program include:

Housed in the College of Medicine, providing students access to medical school faculty and resources A faculty and medical/graduate student mentor to introduce students to the culture and expectations of UC s College of Medicine The coursework required for professional school admission Opportunities to engage in research, work in a laboratory, or conduct service-learning projects For more information, please visit the Medical Sciences website at http://www.med.uc.edu/medicalsciences American Line Builders Apprenticeship and Training (ALBAT) Are you interested in an apprenticeship program to be an outside lineman, substation technician, cable splicer technician, traffic signal technician, underground residential distribution technician, and transmission technician? If so ALBAT is accepting applications at this time. To apply you must do the following: 1. Fill out an application online at www.albat.org 2. Pay a $25.00 application fee 3. Must be 18 years of age at time of application 4. Working towards or already earned a high school diploma or GED 5. Successfully completed and passed one full credit of high school algebra or successfully completed the NJATC On-Line Tech Math Course 6. Copy of valid Class A Commercial Driver s license with air brake endorsement or copy of valid Driver s License with a copy of a Class A Commercial Driver s License Temporary Permit with air brake endorsement 7. Work History Summary Sheet indicating your present and previous employers, if any For more information, please stop by the guidance office. Guide to Indiana s Independent Colleges and Universities The 2014-15 guide to Indiana s Independent Colleges and Universities is now available in the guidance office. This guide provides profiles of Indiana s 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities, as well as information about the college admissions process. Feel free to stop by the guidance office to learn more about the 31 private schools in Indiana. Columbus College of Art and Design CCAD is located in Columbus, Ohio and is at the forefront of teaching, technology, and creativity. Learning starts with art and design but continues it continues through skills that cross many others disciplines. Visit www.ccad.edu to learn more about CCAD events and opportunities. SCHOLARSHIPS Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of

the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com! Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. Deadline is June 15, 2015. Right to Life of Indianapolis The right to Life of Indianapolis offers a $1000 scholarship to seniors with pro-life convictions and a sense of leadership. Seniors must live in Marion County or one of the contiguous counties. The scholarship application, guidelines, and forms are available at www.rtlindy.org and the deadline is April 1, 2015. Indiana Association of School Counselors The IASP High School Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who has an interest in pursuing a career in the field of psychology. Eligibility To be considered for this scholarship the candidate must: Be accepted by a college for enrollment Be interested in pursuing a career in the field of psychology Be in good academic standing Selection The application postmark deadline is March 1. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee will consider many factors in reaching their decision, including the completeness of the application; the applicant s experience and interests; the applicant s personal statement and accomplishments; the applicant s letters of recommendation; and the applicant s degree of scholarship. Download an application for the IASP High School Scholarship, or contact Angela McKinney for additional information. Indiana Broadcasters Association Anyone interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting should fill out the application here http://www.indianabroadcasters.org/ at a chance for a scholarship. The deadline is March 1, 2015. National Council of Jewish Women Francis E. Mazur Scholarships are awarded to high-school seniors planning to attend an accredited Indiana college or university as a full-time student. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply. New American Scholarships are awarded to: A.) high school seniors who have arrived in the United States within the last four years and plan to attend an accredited Indiana college or university on a part- or full-time basis. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply.

B.) adults who have arrived in the United States within the last four years and are currently attending an accredited Indiana college or university as a part- or full-time student. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply. Judith B. Lichtenberg Single Parent Scholarships are awarded to adults who care for dependents and are returning to school for post-high school certificates, associate or bachelor degrees in order to better support themselves and their families. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply. Jewish Student Scholarships are awarded to high-school seniors who are Jewish and plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Mary Fink Merit Scholarship is awarded to one high-school senior who is Jewish and plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. For more information, visit the guidance office. Church s Chicken Church s Chicken will award a total of 175 $1,000 scholarships to eligible seniors. To be eligible you must attend high school in one of the 17 participating states (Indiana is one of them), be a graduating senior, plan to enroll full time or part time at a college in the 2015-2016 school year, be a citizen of the U.S., and have at least a 2.7 GPA. To apply go to www.scholarsapply.org/churchsscholars application deadline is February 27, 2015. PACERS MVP SCHOLARSHIP The Indiana Pacers have once again partnered with Herff Jones to offer a scholarship for an Indiana student. The winner will receive a $5,000 college scholarship, courtesy of Herff Jones, to the accredited school of their choice. For over 90 years, Herff Jones, founded in Indianapolis, has manufactured and distributed educational recognition and achievement products and motivational materials all over the world. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered: (1) High School Seniors in one of the following Indiana counties: Marion, Boone, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Hancock, Madison or Hamilton counties; entrants cannot be a member of its high school junior varsity or varsity basketball team (2) own a minimum GPA of 2.5; (3)must have completed 40 hours of active community service within past year; (4) must be involved in extracurricular activities; and (5) must submit a 250-word essay. Applications are now being accepted through Feb. 28, and can be found at http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-mvp-scholarship-presented-herff-jones-2015 or at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Guest Relations desk. Bright House Laptop Scholarship Any senior with at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrates leadership ability, is committed to community service, and fills out an application could qualify to win a free laptop with software and a carrying case. Fill out an application including an essay and your transcript, and mail it in postmarked by March 31, 2015. Visit www.brighthouse.com/futureleaders for application and rules. University of Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska s Health Sciences Scholarship identifies academically promising students that have statistically low college-going rates and are interested in a career in the health sciences. If awarded, students could receive up to two years (30 credit hours per year) of their tuition paid at UNL. Top candidates for the

Health Sciences Scholarship must successfully articulate a strong desire to work in the health sciences field. For more information go to http://admissions.unl.edu/cost-aid/leadership-diversityscholarships/diversity-ehancement.aspx The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Any senior who plans to attend a four-year college and intends to pursue a career in television or a television-related career can apply for this scholarship. Apply online at nataslgl.org. Application are due by February 16, 2015. Honors College at Nebraska University The honors program provides an environment designed for critical inquiry and diverse thought. It gives them access to top faculty and the opportunity to live in a community of honors students in Neihardt Hall. Eligibility Requirements Composite ACT score of at least 30, or a combined SAT score of at least 1340 (Mathematics and Critical Reading Total) Top 10% high school class ranking Demonstrated desire for academic rigor Final Deadline is March 1, 2015. University of Southern Indiana The USI Greater Indianapolis Alumni Association is committed to recognizing an area high school student who embodies the philosophy of education as a lifelong process which enables individuals to reach their highest potential and, in the process, enrich their community. Winners will receive a $3,000 scholarship that will be awarded in $750 allotments each fall semester for a maximum of four years of eligibility. The award will be applied by the USI Financial Assistance Office toward the recipient's tuition, fees, and books while attending the University of Southern Indiana and maintaining a cumulative 3.0 or better grade point average. The criteria is: The recipient must be a current-year graduating senior from a high school in one of these counties: Marion, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Rush or Shelby. The recipient must have a cumulative 3.25 or better grade point average to be eligible. The recipient must register at USI as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours per semester). The recipient must maintain a cumulative 3.0 or better grade point average while attending USI. Applicants must return all materials postmarked by March 6, 2015 to USI Alumni and Volunteer Services, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana, 47712. Enclose the following materials: An official high school transcript The completed application The 200-word essay in response to one of the following questions; Why are you interested in pursuing higher education? or What course of study do you plan to pursue and why?

FIDM Interested in fashion, visual arts, graphics, interior design, or entertainment? If so, FIDM is a WASC- and NASAD accredited college offering Bachelor of Arts or Science degree programs as well as Associate of Arts degree programs. FIDM awards seven scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and interest in fashion design, visual communication, interior design, digital media, fashion merchandising, graphic design or product development. The deadline for their National Scholarship Competition is April 30, 2015. Go to fidm.edu/go/fidmscholarships to learn more. Noblesville Elks Lodge Elks Legacy Award: Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior who is a child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2012. The Elk must be a paid-up member through March 31, 2015. Great grandchildren are not eligible. Emergency Educational Fund Grants Eligibility: This program provides financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. Grant amounts are only for one year, but students may submit up to three annual renewal applications. Applications should be downloaded at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm University of Notre Dame The AnBryce Scholars Initiative at the University of Notre Dame seeks to identify, nurture, and cultivate 6-8 promising leaders who will be the first in their family to attend college. AnBryce application and requirements: Admittance to the University of Notre Dame First in their family to attend college and have significant financial need One letter of recommendation from a teacher or advisor One Essay For more information visit http://anbryce.nd.edu/ Check the Scholarship basket in the guidance office for information on scholarship programs and opportunities for. Assumption College Assumption College will offer all Cardinal Ritter High School students the following: A $2,500 Br. Gerard Brassard Scholarship, awarded annually for all four years at Assumption to graduates of Catholic High Schools Consideration for Merit Scholarships up to $22,000 per year The assurance the their tuition rate will not increase during their four years at Assumption

UIndy has 11 different departments that offer departmental scholarships for students that are stackable with Merit Awards! The best way for students to be eligible for these departmental scholarships is to apply for admissions now. UIndy has made the application process smooth with our FREE online application. College Sports Scholarships CSS is offering a $1,000 scholarship to eligible high school seniors. The College Sports Recruiting Scholarship will be awarded to 1-5 winners each year. Write a brief essay (1,000 words or less) describing a moment where you took the role of a leader on the field, in the classroom or in the community. Explain what you learned from that moment and how they have impacted you. Who is eligible: Any current of former student athlete. You do not need to be a college athlete to apply. Current or future college students *High School seniors who will be attending college are eligible. Email your essay along with your name, college or university, year of graduation and contact information (so we can notify the winner) to leadership@collegesportsscholarships.com. The deadline is July 1, 2015. Christendom College On March 2, 2015, students can come to campus to compete in the Padre Pio Full Tuition Scholarship Competition. And high school seniors with an SAT score of 2060 or higher, or an ACT score of 31 or higher, is welcome to compete for these two four-year, full-tuition scholarships. Visit www.christendom.edu/admissions/fulltuition.php for more information about this scholarship opportunity. Alma College You may already know that accepted students receive merit scholarships ranging from $12,000-$20,000 per year, but we offer so much more! For example, Scholars Summit is an opportunity for our top scholars to interview to increase their merit award by an additional $1,000-$4,000! Any students involved in the performing arts may audition for scholarships before March 1 (they do not have to be a music major or minor to earn a performance scholarship). You can also find our interest based scholarships, including fine arts, Pre-Law, Religious Leadership, Business, and more at http://www.alma.edu/admissions/financial-aid/grants-scholarships/other-alma-scholarships/. OPEN HOUSE UIndy is having an informational Open House March 21, 2015, from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Martin Hall on the university's campus. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about our DPT, OT, PTA, and Master of Public Health programs. Faculty, staff, and current students will be present to provide information and answer questions.

College Essay Bloomington Essay Question Describe your academic and career plans and any special interests (for example, scientific research) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at. Also, share any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles you have encountered in pursuit of your education and how you overcame them. (200-400 words)