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**GUIDANCE** Forsyth Public Schools 2011-12 Patty Icopini, Counselor (K-12) 406-346-2796 Ext. 145 picopini@forsyth.k12.mt.us MAY 2011 **SCHOLARSHIPS** **Seniors: Be sure to report any scholarships that you have received to Mrs. Ottun so they can be announced at graduation on May 22. Also, don't forget to send a thank you note to the committee(s) that have awarded scholarship money to you.** Miles Community College offers summer courses for juniors and seniors desiring to get a “Jump Start” on college credits regardless of where they plan to be in the fall. Courses are available on the MCC campus or online. Best of all, the tuition is waived! See Mrs. Ottun for more details concerning this opportunity or call 1-800-541-9281 for more information or to register for Jump Start courses. The registration deadline for the regular JUN 11 ACT test is MAY 6. All juniors should seriously consider taking the ACT this semester. Access [|www.actstudent.org] to register. Are you interested in pursuing a college degree at the Air Force Academy? An Air Force Academy appointment is currently valued at over $400,000. Competitive candidates are in the top 10% of their class, have ACT/SAT scores in the 24-25/560-580 range and are involved in other school and community activities. The application process typically starts in January of the junior year. Access [|www.AcademyAdmissions.com] or [|www.AFROTC.com] for more information. If you are a student athlete planning to pursue your sport at the college level, access the on-line [|NCAA Eligiblity Center] to get registered. [|Click here] to get answers to frequently asked questions regarding initial eligibility. [|www.CareerCruising.com] is an exciting web-based program that allows students to explore careers and find post-secondary training programs with ease. It also offers a component for establishing a portfolio to assist with college and scholarship application. There is even a resume' builder! See me for the username and password to get going on your career portfolio today! It is a young man's civic duty and legal obligation to register with Selective Service by the age of 18. Unfortunately, many students do not know there is a registration requirement or they mistakenly believe it does not apply to them. By not registering, men risk their eligibility for future college loans and grants, job training and employment. Registration can be completed on-line at [|www.sss.gov] or any post office.
 * SUMMER COURSES AT MCC**
 * ACT REGISTRATION**
 * AIR FORCE ACADEMY**
 * FAFSA**-You and your parent/guardian will need to obtain a pin number at [|www.pin.ed.gov] before your on-line application can be completed. The free FAFSA application can be accessed at [|www.fafsa.ed.gov] . // Be sure to check out []// // for more great information about getting ready for and paying for college. // For further assistance, you can contact Josh Sloan, our Montana Student Assistance Foundation Outreach Manager at (406) 874-6197.
 * NCAA ELIGIBILITY**
 * CAREER CRUISING**
 * SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION**


 * SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES**

-The __//Forsyth Education Association/Laura Phillips Memorial//__ awards two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors with preference given to those pursuing a teaching career. **//Deadline: MAY 1, 2011//** -The __//Forsyth Young Mens Club//__ awards two separate $500 scholarships to graduating seniors for Forsyth HS. Boys and girls may apply. A post-graduate scholarship is also available to a student who has completed one year of college. **//Deadline: MAY 1, 2011//** -The //__Stella H. Gol__// scholarship is awarded to a Forsyth senior with preference given to someone pursuing a degree in elementary education. **//Deadline: MAY 1, 2011//** -//__Don and Ellen Durr Memorial Scholarship__// is awarded to a graduating senior of Forsyth HS. //**Deadline: MAY ??**// -The __//Forsyth Youth Council//__ awards two $250 scholarships to graduating seniors from Rosebud or Forsyth. One will be for baseball and the other for softball. **//Deadline: May 1, 2011//** -//__Robert Candee__// awards $1000 scholarships to area graduating seniors. **//Deadline: MAY 1, 2011//** -The local __//Veterans of Foreign Wars//__ sponsors a $500 scholarship for a graduating Forsyth senior who has had or currently has an immediate family member (grandparent, parent, sibling) serving in the armed forces. **//Deadline: MAY 2, 2011//** -The //__Forsyth PTSA__// awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior planning to attend college or vocational school within 6 months of graduation. **//Deadline: MAY 3, 2011//** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">-The __//FHS Student Council//__ awards two $100 scholarships to honor graduating seniors for their leadership and participation in STUCO. **//Deadline: May 12, 2011//** //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">-The Tammy Sorenson Memorial Scholarship<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;"> is based on a student's involvement, accomplishments and achievements in their school, church and community. **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Deadline: May 12, 2011 **// //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">-The Montana Youth Conservation Corps Expedition<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;"> is a four-week summer volunteer service experience for Montana teens ages 15 to 17. Access [|www.mtcorps.org] for more information. // //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">- __MSU College of Engineering Western Transportation Institute__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;"> for high school students. This is an innovative two-week summer experience. Selected participants will receive a full scholarship. Download an application at [|www.wti.montana.edu//Education/SummerTransportationInstitute] // //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">-The __South Dakota School of Mines and Technology__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;"> in Rapid City offers a variety of youth (Grades 7-12) summer camps from Space Adventures! to Forensics and Materials Engineering. Scholarships are available. Access [|www.sdsmt.edu/learn/youth] for more information. // //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">-The __Billings Area Health Education Center__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;"> is coordinating a FREE one-week Med Start summer camp JUN 19-24 for high school students interested in healthcare careers. Call 406-247-3277 for more information. // //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">-MSU-Billings offers a variety of //2011 Summer Camps for Kids<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;"> from the art of movie making to rock climbing to robotics. Access [|www.msubillings.edu/kids] for more information.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">- //**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">A variety of scholarship applications can be accessed at //**//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal;">[|www.studentscholarships.org] and [|www.scholarshipguidance.com] //**
 * SEMINARS, CAMPS, ETC.**

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