SENIOR NEWSLETTER
October 2011
College Application Day
October 25, 2011
8:15 AM – 1:40 PM
All seniors are scheduled during one class period to complete college applications on October 25. Parents may want to ask what time their student has been scheduled in case they want to be involved.
Spartanburg Community College has waived the $25.00 application fee if seniors complete a SCC application on October 25th.
1. 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
To recognize volunteer service. Online application must be completed at www.spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit by November 1.
One school winner will be selected to represent LHS.
2. Polk County Community Foundation Scholarships
Students who apply must live in the 29356 zip code area (not a post office box).
Awards range in value and the criteria varies for different scholarships. Only one application is required for completion to apply for all available scholarships.
The application must be taken to the Polk County Foundation in Tryon by 1:00 PM on November 15. Interviews are conducted after completion of application is verified. See your guidance counselor for an application.
3. Robert E. McNair Scholarship at Francis Marion University
SAT 1100 or higher or ACT 24. GPA 3.0 or higher, have interest in a career in public service and willing to commit to study abroad and service learning opportunities.
Applications are available at www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/scholarship.
Due November 18.
4. Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship Program
Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, SAT score of 1800 (all 3 tests) or ACT score of 26, parents adjusted gross income cannot exceed $40,000. Applications are online at www.csascholars.org Due November 21.
5. S. C. Teaching Fellows Scholarships
$24,000 over 4 years to students planning to become educators and attend a Teaching Fellows Institution. For more details and to apply, visit www.cerra.org/teachingfellows.
Applications will be accepted September 1—December 1. Three letters of recommendation must be mailed by the applicant in one envelope by December 1, 2011.
6. Benedict College Open House
Saturday, November 5, 9:00 AM—Noon See Mrs. Cardell to register.
7. Clemson University Portfolio Review
Clemson will host an Art Department Portfolio Review on Saturday, October 29
from 9:00 AM--- Noon. See your counselor for more information if you are considering an Art Major at Clemson University.
8. Lees McRae College Open House
November 19, March 17, and April 21.
Open houses begin at 9:00 AM in The Cannon Student Center.
Complete an online form to register at www.go.lmc.edu/openhouse
9. UNC-Asheville Open House
October 15 and November 12 Register online at www.unca.edu/admissions
10. Newberry College Open House
October 29 Register at www.newberry.edu/events
11. Columbia College Open House
October 21, November 12, December 2, February 25, and March 24.
Register at www.columbiasc.edu
12. Coker College Open House
November 11, January 16, March 31, and April 14.
Register online at www.coker.edu
13. Francis Marion Open House
October 22, November 12, February 25, and April 14.
Register online at www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions
14. King’s College Scholarship Day
Saturday, January 7, 2012 ---- Four $5000.00 scholarships to the 4 highest scores on a general knowledge exam.
15. Montreat College Open Door Thursday Event
Register at www.montreat.edu/visit
16. Tuskegee University (Alabama)
Fall Open House – Saturday, October 29 --- $10.00 registration fee --- See Mrs. Cardell for details.
17. USC-Aiken Freshman Fridays
October 7, November 4, November 18, February 3, February 17, March 23, and April 13
Register online at www.usca.edu/admissions
18. USC-Beaufort Fall Campus Day
Saturday, November 12 --- www.uscb.edu/campusday