www.collegefund.org (Native American)
www.gmsp.org (Gates Millennium Scholars)
www.hsf.net (Hispanic)
www.uncf.org (African American)
www.apiasf.org (Asian American
College Preparation Checklist:
Preparing for College is not an event it's a process!
Check out what you should be doing to prepare yourself
for college starting when you are a 9th grader.
Steps to get ready for College
Act Test Dates
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Next ACT Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
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February 6, 2010 |
January 5, 2010 |
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April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
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June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
For more information on the ACT test go to http://www.actstudent.org/index.html
SAT Test Dates
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Next SAT Test |
Test |
Registration Deadline |
| March 13, 2010 | SAT only | February 4, 2010 |
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May 1, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
March 25, 2010 |
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June 5, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
April 29, 2010 |
For more information on the SAT test go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html
University of Minnesota Founders FREE Tuition Program: Available to Minnesota residents who are eligible for federal Pell Grants. Eligible incoming admitted freshman and transfer students on ALL U of M campuses qualify.
For more information: www.founders.umn.edu
Minnesota Achieve Scholarship: Eligible Minnesota high school graduates who complete any one of four sets of courses defined as rigorous earn a one-time scholarship to help pay for college at a public or private university or college in Minnesota.
For more information and to apply online: http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=1789
Printed applications available also
SFM Foundation: Junior or Senior of working parent who was killed or injured on the job working for a MN or Wisconsin employer.
Apply online: www.sfmic.com/foundation Deadline: March 31, 2010
AGStar Fund for Rural America Scholarship Program: Scholarships awarded to high school students pursuing ag-related degrees or with an Ag or rural background.
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Access application online: http://agstar.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/AgStar%20Fund%20Documents/ScholarshipProgramApp.pdf
Minnesota Clean Air Choice Scholarship: This is a essay contest for all high school seniors in Minnesota with plans to attend postsecondary education are eligible to submit entries for the scholarship. First place essay write will receive a $1,000 scholarship; the second place essay write will receive a $500 scholarship.
Apply online: http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/2009MNBiodieselContest.cfm Deadline: April 30, 2010
Minnesota AFL-CIO
Scholarship:
The Minnesota
AFL-CIO offers five $1,000 scholarships for union members (or dependents of
union members) whose union is affiliated with the Minnesota AFL-CIO. The
applicant must be a present high school senior, planning to attend post
secondary school in the state of
Deadline: April 30, 2010. Access application online: http://www.mnaflcio.org/
PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION: Awards granted to Minnesota’s youth of color who are pursuing their dreams of post-secondary education.
Deadline: May 1, 2010 Access application online: http://www.page-ed.org/ftpgetfile.php?id=63
Scholarship Program for Cosmetology Students: The Alice Madden Barton Scholarship program was created in memory of Alice Madden Barton, the mother of Great Clips CEO Ray Barton and President Rhoda Olsen.These scholarships are given twice a year to current or soon-to-be cosmetology students who portray the love of the industry and determination that Alice herself showed as one of the pioneer's of Great Clips.
Access application online: http://www.greatclips.com/saloncareers.html Deadline: June 30, 2010
College Information Career Information
www.collegeboard.com www.careeronestop.org
www.getreadyforcollege.org www.careervoyages.gov
Scholarship Databases
www.collegeanswer.com
*If you need help filling out scholarships, applying to colleges and any other questions about future plans please contact:
Lakeyta Potter
Graduation Coach
Nobles County Integration Collaborative
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
507-376-3300
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Dakota Wesleyan and Colorado Technical College: Monday, April 5, 2010
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Gustavus Adolphus College: Saturday, May 15, 2010
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SDSU Brookings, SD and University of Sioux Falls: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Overnight Visit to Rochester Technical and Community College, U of M Rochester, and Winona State University: Tuesday, July 27-Wednesday, July 28, 2010
*These visits are open to all 9-12th graders from Worthington, Ellsworth, Round Lake, Fulda, and Adrian high schools. Watch for more information in the upcoming months!!