Current Announcements

• Deadlines Extended $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Created Mar 02, 2012 - Expires Apr 02, 2012 - High Priority
  
  For Mar 02, 2012

  I wanted to let you know that there are 8 scholarships with extended deadlines. When you go to thepef.org you see Scholarships online with 8 extended deadlines. When you get to the downloaded page we listed the 8 at the top so it's easy for seniors to get to. So, please let your seniors know that they have until 3/14 to apply for the following 8 scholarships through The PEF:
  
  Adelson Family Scholarship - Venetian Resort employee dependent $2,500 (renewable)
  Matthew Cox Memorial Scholarship - Performing Arts - Basic HS $250
  Hope Scholarship - Preference Valley HS undocumented students $500 2 yr college $1,000 4 yr college
  Las Vegas Security Chiefs Association Scholarship - VTCTA $1,000
  Sheldon Justan Memorial Scholarship - Education major $1,000
  Christopher Maestes Memorial Scholarship - "Bleed Blue" Basic HS $250
  NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship - 2 from each HS 3.0 and community service $1,000
  Palms Casino Resort Scholarship - Athlete and community service - $5,000 total ($1,250 per sem and renewable for 3 sem)
  
  So, please spread the word about these 8 scholarships and the due date of 3/14/12.

• DEADLINE APPROACHING - JANUARY 6TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Created Jan 03, 2012 - Expires Jan 10, 2012 - High Priority
  
  For Jan 03, 2012

  Scholarship Applications DUE Friday, January 6
  Las Vegas, January, 2012 – Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Greater Las Vegas and
  The McDonald’s® Owner Operators of Greater Las Vegas would like to announce that the 2012 RMHC of
  Greater Las Vegas Scholarship Program application deadline is this Friday, January 6, 2012.
  RMHC representatives will be available at the following Las Vegas area McDonald’s locations
  from 2:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, January 6 to accept applications in person and answer questions:
  1) Las Vegas Blvd. & Nellis - 4215 Las Vegas Blvd. North
  2) Owens & Eastern - 2513 East Owens
  3) Sahara & Maryland Pkwy. - 1195 East Sahara
  4) Sunset & Eastern - 2550 East Sunset Rd. (across from Sunset Park)
  5) Sunset & Stephanie - 601 North Stephanie
  6) Rainbow and 215 - 6990 South Rainbow Blvd.
  7) Lake Mead & Buffalo - 7662 West Lake Mead Blvd.
  8) N. Durango & Farm Rd. - 8480 Farm Road (right off of US I-95)
  Applicants must be a high school senior in Clark or Nye counties, have a minimum un-weighted
  cumulative GPA of 2.7, and submit a complete application with all required documents by the January 6th
  deadline. Eligible students can get an application through their high school counseling office, online at
  www.rmhlv.com, or by calling (702) 252.4663.
  “This scholarship program allows us the opportunity to say to these young adults, ‘we believe in
  you and your future,’” says Eva Martin, McDonald’s Franchisee and Board President of RMHC of
  Greater Las Vegas. “We know that a number of these students wouldn’t have the chance to go to college
  if it weren’t for the support they’re receiving from these scholarships.”
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  Scholarships - Page 2
  The Program plans to award over $280,000 in scholarships in 2012 to local students. Since the
  Program began in 1999, over $2.4 million in scholarships has been awarded to over 1,000 high school
  seniors in Clark & Nye counties in Nevada. Las Vegas McDonald’s and the Las Vegas Review-Journal
  support the Program by donating a portion of every Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper sold at
  participating McDonald’s restaurants. McDonald’s donations and in-store newspaper sales will fund
  more than $150,000 in local scholarships in 2012. Thanks to McDonald’s customers, McDonald’s has
  contributed over $1.2 million in newspaper revenue to the RMHC scholarship program.
  RMHC of Greater Las Vegas also partners with several local community organizations in an
  effort to offer a wider scope of scholarship opportunities. The partners for 2012 include 100 Black Men
  of Las Vegas , Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Hispanic Educators
  Association of Nevada, The Links Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., United Fire Fighters of Southern
  Nevada, and Through the Eyes of a Child Foundation.
  Scholarship recipients are chosen based on financial need, academic achievement, community
  involvement, and future goals. Recipients will be formally announced in early April, 2012.
  Recipients must attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the fall
  immediately following their high school graduation, and scholarship funds can only be used for tuition,
  books and supplies. For more information, please call (702) 252-4663 or visit www.rmhlv.com.

• Public Education Foundation Scholarships Created Dec 09, 2011 - Expires Jan 09, 2012 - High Priority
  
  For Dec 09, 2011

  There are now almost 70 scholarships online for seniors to review.
  
  Please be reminded that The NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship is looking to award two $1,000 Scholarships per school, so PLEASE APPLY! Applicants need to have a 3.0 GPA and be involved in community service.
  
  Keep checking the website at thepef.org since we are adding applications as we receive them. Applications are due 2/29.

• UNLV New Housing Scholarship Created Nov 18, 2011 - Expires Dec 18, 2011 - High Priority
  
  For Nov 18, 2011

  I just wanted to send over some new information regarding a housing scholarship for CCSD students!  The scholarship is just being set up, but it will provide local students with a small fund toward living on campus.   
   
  Campus Housing Scholarship for CCSD Students:
  Available for 250 CCSD students (first come, first served) with an unweighted 3.5+ cumulative GPA.  The students must be entering UNLV in fall 2012.  Those students who apply to live in housing (and do) will receive a $2000 scholarship good for one year, to be applied to their housing charges.  The scholarship should be automatic, and the first 250 students to apply for admission, campus housing, and FAFSA should receive the scholarship.  I can let you know of any updates as time goes on as well. 
  
   
  For any students who have questions regarding Campus Housing, here is their contact information:
  Campus Housing:  [ http://housing.unlv.edu/ ]http://housing.unlv.edu/
  702-895-3489

• Where can I learn more about scholarships????????? Created Sep 29, 2011 - Expires Sep 29, 2012 - High Priority
  
  For Sep 29, 2011

  www.fastweb.com is a FREE search engine which will send scholarships to your email on a weekly basis.
  
  Financial aid scams are a hot topic these days. DON'T PAY TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA. The FAFSA is a free application. Fill it out at www.fafsa.gov - other sites will charge you.
  
  Scholarships should not require any fees, and offer no guarantees. Be careful of the many scholarship scams that are more than willing to take your money.

• Federal Student Aid PIN - EVERYONE NEEDS ONE!!!!!! Created Sep 29, 2011 - Expires Sep 29, 2012 - High Priority
  
  For Sep 29, 2011

  Your PIN is your personal identification number you use when you visit certain US Dept of Education websites. When you type in your PIN, you are saying either "Yes, it's really me - please show me the personal information about me on this site" or "Please accept my PIN as my signature on this online form."
  
  Go to www.pin.ed.gov and provide a few pieces of information.

• William "Bill" Endow Scholarship Orientation Created Oct 26, 2011 - Expires Nov 08, 2011
  
  For Oct 26, 2011

  Asian Chamber of Commerce
  William “Bill” Endow Scholarship Orientation
  
  Bill Endow was a tireless humanitarian dedicated to education and community service. After his untimely death in 1998 at age 61, it was felt that something should be done, not only to honor him, but to encourage young Asian Americans to follow his example. To that end, a scholarship fund was created in his name to honor Asian American students who demonstrate:
  
  1. A commitment to voluntary service in the greater Las Vegas community.
  2. Leadership, citizenship, scholarship, service and character.
  3. High academic achievement and a plan to pursue a college education.
  4. Continuous work within the Asian community to promote ethnic and cultural identity.
  5. Participation in athletics and/or extracurricular school activities.
  
  Each year, the Bill Endow Scholarship Foundation awards $2,000 scholarships to each of 15 deserving Asian American students. High school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their parents, are invited to a workshop to learn what to do to qualify for this prestigious scholarship. There are two sessions to accommodate those who have scheduling conflicts. Please note, the workshop is a mandatory prerequisite in order to apply for the Bill Endow Scholarship.
  
  Workshop Schedule
  
  Location: CLARK HIGH SCHOOL THEATER
  o 4291 Pennwood Ave •
  Las Vegas, NV 89102
  Corner Arville and Pennwood
  
  Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
  Times: 2:00 P.M. AND 3:30 P.M.
  
  All interested students and parents should RSVP to the Asian Chamber at 737-4300 or via email at billendowfoundation@gmail.com no later than Thurs, November 11th.

• College Workshop Created Oct 25, 2011 - Expires Nov 07, 2011
  
  For Oct 25, 2011

  COLLEGE FAIR WORKSHOPS PERSENTED BY
  
  THE 100 BLACK MEN OF LAS VEGAS, INC
  
  In an effort to support Clark County School District’s graduation initiative and to increase the number of minority students who traditionally don’t apply for undergrad college scholarships, the 100 Black Men of Las Vegas, Inc., will be presenting:
  
  “GETTING MONEY FOR COLLEGE”
  
  This college fair/workshop will be offered four different evenings, on November 9th and 10th and November 16th and 17th, 2011, starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m., at the 100 Academy of Excellence, which is located at 2431 Comstock Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89032.
  
  We, The 100 Black Men of Las Vegas, strongly believe we can provide a wealth of community support to the educators of Las Vegas, and, more importantly, to every student who wants to attend college but may not have the financial means to pursue their future educational desires. The workshops will allow students and their families to obtain more information regarding scholarships, grants & information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  
  As continued education commensurately improves one’s quality of life, we strongly encourage all junior and senior Afro-American students to attend one of these fairs.
  
  For more information, please contact Dr. Harvey Williams at:
  (702) 219-0634 or by email at: Harveyw215@AOL.com

• 2012 Prudential Spirit Community Awards Created Oct 05, 2011 - Expires Nov 05, 2011
  
  For Oct 05, 2011

  We'd like to remind you about a unique opportunity for your school to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism throughout your student body. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards offers the chance for one (or more) of your students to win state and national awards.
  
  I urge you to ask all of the students in your school who have taken part in community service activities over the past year to fill out an online application form at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit. Once the form has been completed, it must be submitted to you by November 1, 2011. Then, your school can select your most deserving applicants and recognize them as role models for all of the students in your school.
  
  Finally, you can nominate your school's top youth volunteer for state-level honors by certifying his/her application by November 8, 2011. This student will receive the President's Volunteer Service Award (if he or she has contributed the minimum number of volunteer hours to qualify), and will become eligible to win an unrestricted award of $1,000 or more, a beautifully engraved medallion, and a fabulous trip with a parent to Washington, D.C., next spring.
  
  Here is an application instruction sheet and informational flyer. If you have any questions or need a paper version of the application, please call toll-free 877-525-8491 or write to spirit@nassp.org.
  
  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created by the NASSP and Prudential Financial in 1995 to honor both middle level and high school students for outstanding acts of community service. Since then, nearly 100,000 young people have been honored at the local, state and national level. We hope we can honor one of your students this year!
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  JoAnn Bartoletti
  Executive Director

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Created Sep 27, 2011 - Expires Oct 27, 2011
  
  For Sep 27, 2011

  National High School Essay Contest
  
  Essay: "The impact of social media on the advancement of social and economic issues in the United States and the world."
  
  Contest Closes November 1, 2011
  
  Please see Mrs. Greenburg for more information.

• DRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE 2011 - 2012 Created Sep 26, 2011 - Expires Sep 26, 2012
  
  For Sep 26, 2011

  Seniors that maintain a 3.7 weighted GPA through May 3, 2012, with no unexcused absences will be invited to a special event on THURSDAY JUNE 7, 2012 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  
  Students must also be enrolled in a CCSD school for their entire senior year to qualify.
  
  At the event a new automobile, lap tops, college scholarships and many other prizes will be given away.
  
  This year, the winning student will choose between several new cars or a $10,000 scholarship.

• Dixie State Storm Days Created Sep 26, 2011 - Expires Oct 26, 2011
  
  For Sep 26, 2011

  Storm Days are all day events where students can live a college student's life for a day.
  
  Storm Days consist of academic presentations, a campus tour, activities, food, tailgate party, and an athletic event.
  
  Dates: October 15 and October 22
  
  Contact Information: CJ Ferguson - Ferguson@dixie.edu (435) 652-7587

• Washington University in St. Louis Created Sep 26, 2011 - Expires Oct 26, 2011
  
  For Sep 26, 2011

  Washington University invites you to meet with a representative of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions .
  
  Thursday, October 27, 2011 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
  3400 Paradise Road
  
  For more information, please call (800) 638-0700