Counselors’ Corner
September 2015
MSM School Code/CEEB Code 372675
September 3 – Deadline to sign up for October 3rd SAT – Visit www.sat.org/register to register
September 3 – Brown/Columbia/Cornell/Rice/Univ. of Chicago Info Session – Skirvin Hotel 7:30pm visit www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org to Register
September 8 – Washington University – St. Louis at MSM – 1:00pm MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 10 – Elon University at MSM – 1:00pm MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 12 – ACT Test
September 14 – South Metro College Fair at OCCC – 6:00-8:00pm, over 80 colleges in attendance
September 15 – Newman University at MSM – 1:00pm MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 16 – University of Dallas - 1:00pm, MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 16 – Edmond College Night at UCO – 6:00-8:00pm, over 80 colleges in attendance
September 17 – Texas Christian University at MSM – 10:45am MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 17 – University of Kansas at MSM – 1:00pm MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 18 – Deadline to sign up for October 24th ACT - Visit www.actstudent.org to register
September 18 – Baylor Univ. & University of Chicago at MSM – 1:00pm MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 23 – OSU-OKC at MSM – 1:00pm MSM Mercy Meeting Room
September 30 – Mercy Career Day at Mercy Hospital – juniors and seniors that are interested
October 1 – Wichita State University Info Session – Coles Garden 6:00-8:00pm, Visit www.wichita.edu/eventrsvp to register
October 10 – ACT workshop at OCCC - $20 – Visit www.occc.edu/coe/act.html to register
October 29 – UCO Central Close Up – visit www.uco.edu/em/events to register
Scholarships/Opportunities Grade Deadline___
AES Engineers Scholarship 12th October 7, 2015
Based on character; Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm to apply
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship 12th October 25, 2015
Financial need, community involvement, minimum GPA of 2.0, visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Coca Cola Scholars Program 12th October 31, 2015
U.S. Citizen; minimum 3.0 GPA; leadership; Visit www.coca-colascholars.org to apply
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship 9th – 12th November 1, 2015
Visit http://www.vfw.org/VOD/ for essay topic and to apply
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program 9th-12th November 3, 2015
Outstanding volunteer service; complete application online at http://spirit.prudential.com and submit to MSM Counseling Office
Washington University – Danforth Scholarship 12th November 15, 2015
For students interested in Washington University in St. Louis; see MSM Counselors
Fireside Catholic Publishing Scholarship 12th December 1, 2015
One student per school selected, applications due to MSM Counseling Office
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition 12th December 1, 2015
For students interested in attending Boston University; Visit bu.edu/admissions/trustee for more information
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest 9th – 12th December 1, 2015
Essay Theme: What does the 2nd Amendment mean to you? Visit http://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx for more information
Oklahoma City Community Foundation 12th December 4, 2015
GPA 3.25-3.79, extracurricular activity & community service; Visit www.occf.org and visit MSM Counseling Office **One MSM senior will be awarded this scholarship**
Elks Lodge National Foundation – Most Valuable Student 12th December 4, 2015
Based off of Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Need; application can be found at www.elks.org/enf/scholars; Completed application mailed to 5550 NW 72nd St. War Acres, OK 73132
Please know that there are an abundance of scholarships out there. The list above are only the ones that have come through our office. The search engines below are a good starting place to search for scholarships.
Scholarship Search Engines
· OKC Community Foundation Scholarships – Local OKC Scholarships
· Career Cruising – Free program for MSM Students
· OKCollegeStart
· Federal Student Aid Resources
· Fast Web
· Mach 25
· Sallie Mae
· Quest Bridge
· My College Options
· Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)-