ShadowEd is an opportunity for 10th-12th grade students to explore 200 different occupations through hands-on experience.  It is free and available throughout the school year.  Linda Rodman, ShadowEd director, will be at our school to answer questions pertaining to the program each Friday over the lunch hour.  If you are interested in learning more, please see Mr. Benedict.  This is a great opportunity to get some insight into a future occupation!

New scholarship opportunities:

Robert C. Byrd - scholarship requirements include a 30+ ACT score and a GPA of 3.5 or higher - see Mr. Benedict for more details - Deadline May 1, 2008

First National Bank - (6) $1000 scholarships - winners based on academics, activities, financial need, and character qualities - more information available in Mr. Benedict's office - Deadline April 30, 2008

Hutchinson Technology - $6000 for a 4-year college, $1500 for a 2-year college - applications available in Mr. Benedict's office - Deadline March 28, 2008

Associated General Contractors of South Dakota - scholarship will be given to a student pursuing a career in construction-related education - applications available in Mr. Benedict's office - Deadline May 1, 2008

SD Clean Air Choice Essay Contest - 1st place winner $500, 2nd place winner $250 - see Mr. Benedict for more information - Deadline March 30, 2008

Coca-Cola - 250 awards (50 at $20,000 and 200 at $10,000) - questions on application include: leadership in school, community service, academic achievement, and part-time employment - more information is available in Mr. Benedict's office - application available on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org

 Hy-Vee Foundation - up to 40 scholarships available at $1000 each - scholarships are available to students who work for Hy-Vee or whose parents work for Hy-Vee - application available in Mr. Benedict's office

Horatio Alger - scholarships range from $2500 to $20,000 - more information available in Mr. Benedict's office 

Scholarship and Grant Web Sites:

nelnet: Education Planning & Financing

Junior Achievement scholarship site

Free Scholarship Search  (a list of scholarship search engines) Once on the site, click on "Financial Aid," then "More Information," then "Free Scholarship Search"

Scholarship Search (a scholarship/grant database powered by US Bank)

FastWeb

CollegeNET

Scholarship Network Resource Express

Scholarships.com

BrokeScholar

South Dakota Department of Education - Scholarship Information

Federal Department of Education - Student Aid Information