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The Great Plains Vo-Tech is offering seniors the opportunity to apply for the Next Step Scholarship. This scholarship is valued at $1250. Students must attach a high school transcript, obtain a letter of reference from your high school counselor, and compelte the application. This is a one-time tuition scholarship and is good for 12 months from the date of the award letter. Recipients are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of $50.00 before starting their program at the Vo-Tech. Applicants must have graduated from a high school located within the Great Plains school district and currently reside within the Great Plains district, have a minimum of 2.5 GPA, have fewer than 10 absences, and obtain a letter of recommendation. Applications may be picked up in Mrs. Hester's office and should be returned to Great Plains Technology Center, 2001 East Gladstone Ave, Frederick, OK.

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR FILM OR VIDEO STUDENT The Individual Artists of Oklahoma Art (IAO) announces the Linda Jaeger Honorarium for an Oklahoma high school senior who plans on majoring in a film and video related field in college. The scholarship will be a five hundred dollar award. The student may apply the award toward either schooling (tuition, books, supplies) or production costs for a film or video project. Last year's winner was Bao Lu from Norman.
"Linda Jaeger was the founding chair of the IAO Film and Video Committee and IAO Film Program. She worked to promote Oklahoma film and video artists and to provide a venue in which to show their work. With this honorarium we hope to keep her memory alive." said IAO Executive Director Jeff Stokes.
In addition to a completed application, the IAO requires the submission of a 300-500 word essay describing what the student hopes to accomplish educationally and professionally through the art of film or video. Also required is a three to 12 minute video in VHS or DVD format of the student's work and two reference letters from individuals other than members of family.
Application, essay, reference letters, and videos can be delivered to the IAO gallery at 811 N. Broadway in Oklahoma City or mailed to IAO, P O Box 60824, Oklahoma City, OK 73146. The submission deadline is April 18, 2008. For more information, contact Jeff Stokes at (405) 232-6060.
The IAO Film/Video Committee will screen all applications and select a student to receive the financial award. The winner will be announced at the IAO Film & Video 11th Annual Open Screening on May 17, 2008.

OSU has implemented a new scholarship program called the OSU Medical Cowboys Scholarship beginning Fall 2008. The scholarship will be a $2500 year scholarship going to incoming freshman students who are interested in a healthcare profession (physicians, veterinarians, dentists, pharmacists, and optometrists) after attending OSU. Must be: enrolled as full-time student, ACT of 27 or higher, GPA from high school of 3.75, demonstrated leadership and community involvement, have plans to pursue a healthcare profession. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years if the students meets the required requirements. Students can apply for this scholarship through the general application to OSU by indicating an interest in pursuing a healthcare profession in the essay portion of the application.

The Frederick Arts & Humanities scholarship is available to Tillman County Students who will pursue advanced studies in the arts. This scholarship is now open to past recipients or students who are currently enrolled in the arts or humanities curriculum as their major. Applications are available in Mrs. Hester's office and must be returned to the Arts & Humaninties Council on or before May 15, 2008.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assist in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their education goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $500 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA whose family income does not exceed $50,000. Attached is a copy of the 2008 application.

Each Spring, Interquest makes available two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to the most qualified applicants with plans to study in the fields of veterinary medicine or animal behavior. Applicants should be graduating seniors and have a minimum grade point average of 3.4. If you would like to apply for this scholarship please see Mrs. Hester for an application. Deadline for applications is May 2, 2008.

The Tillman County Farm Bureau will sponsor one $250 scholarship for a graduating FFA sernior from Frederick High School. Deadline to return this application is April 7, 2008 and applications may be picked up in Mrs. Hester's office. Please remember that the actual award will not be made if the recipient does not enroll and attend college or vo-tech next fall.

Express Personnel is offering two deserving FHS seniors $250 scholarships this May at the senior awards assembly. To apply for this scholarship the senior must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, plan to attend some form of education following high school, and is a 2008 graduate of Frederick High School. Students will be required to write a short essay and complete an application that can be obtained in Mrs. Hester's office. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2008.

Jason C. Wagner Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is in the amount of $2500 and will be awarded to one individual under the age of 20 that will be attending an Oklahoma college in the fall and graduating in 2007-2008. The Foundation will award the scholarship to a student who has financial need and who exemplifies Jason's characteristics: integrity, intelligence, and kindness. Jason was an attorney that died on December 15, 2005 at the age of 40. The Foundation scholarship has been established to honor Jason and carry on his legacy. Deadline is June 1, 2007 and applications can be obtain from Mrs. Hester.

Eta Gamma is offering a new scholarship in the amount of $250 to a deserving FHS senior. Attached is the application to be completed and turned into Mrs. Hester by the last day of March.

Eligible applicants may apply for the 2008 Ag Preference Scholarship.
Students must be children/grandchildren of Ag Preference customers, 2008 high school graduates, and students graduating rom Cotton, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa or Tillman County. Students may obtain a copy of the application in my office or download it at www.agpreference.com. Deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31, 2008. Mrs. Hester

Cameron University is pleased to announce that Cameron Gold is back for another year! Offered in conjunction with the OHLAP, Cameron Gold will supplement OHLAP, federal and state financial aid, and other scholarships. It will ensure that all OHLAP students entering Cameron University as freshmen during the Fall 2008 semester will receive an additional funding necessary to pay for tuition, mandatory fees, and required books for up to five years or a maximum of the 128 hours necessary to graduate with a bachelor's degree. Depending on student circumstances, the scholarship could be worth more than $25,000. Seniors enrolled in OHLAP must apply for Cameron Gold by April 1, 2008 by contacting the Office of Admissions at 1-888-454-7600 or visit the Cameron Gold website at Cameron Gold.

All UCO freshmen are required to meet with an Academic Advisor before enrolling in classes for the first time. Enrollment Central session will be held Monday through Thursday from May 13-July 31. Admitted students will receive a brochure in mid-March with information and instructions regarding registration.

Brandon Whitten Memorial Scholarship was started by the Whitten-Newman Foundation to honor Brandon Whitten, son of co-founder Reggie Whitten, whose life was tragically cut short. The BW Scholarship for the "Underdog" is designed to reward an overachieving, financially challenged student and/or athlete by providing them with the opportunity to attend an Oklahoma college or university of their choosing. The BWM scholarship, which provides for four years of tuition, education materials and certain living expenses as defined by the individual school, is awarded based on performance, potential and financial need. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2008. Applications are available in Mrs. Hester's office.

Applications for the Southwest Oklahoma Federal Credit Union are in Mrs. Hester's office for any student interested.
Ten $1000 scholarships are being offered by the SWOFCU. Applicants must be a member or a child of a member of the Southwest Oklahoma Federal Credit Union, a high school senior maintaining a 3.0 GPA and have an ACT of 20, or a renewing college/university student maintaining a 3.0, and must be enrolled as a full time student (12 hours) per semester. Students will receive $500 per semester for one year.

Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation (ORRC) is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who are children of low-income families. Applications are due back to ORRC by April 15, 2008. This scholarship is for graduating seniors for their first year of education only. Scholarships are available to residents of Oklahoma only and students must be planning to attend school/training in Oklahoma. Applications are available from Mrs. Hester.

Oklahoma Heritage Association is sponsoring the 2008 John W. and Mary D. Nicols Scholarship. This $10,000 scholarship, funded by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Nichols of Oklahoma City, is awarded each year to a graduating senior. Students may be nominated for this scholarship by teachers or administrators not related to the student. This scholarship is based on the student's demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history and geography, as well as academic achievement, citizenship & leadership. Normination forms can be downloaded at Oklahoma Heritage Association and are due Friday, March 7, 2008. Teachers, if you have a student you want to nominate, please submit this by that date!

Oklahoma Heritage Association offers more than $400,000 in scholarships Each year, the Oklahoma Heritage Association offers more than $400,000 in scholarships to Oklahoma high schoolers. Ninth through 12th graders take a test on Oklahoma history and its people to compete for scholarship dollars. The high scorers in each county receive a $1,000 cash scholarship or tuition grant. Each county has at least three scholarships available, and some have up to 15. The 2008 test will be give on Saturday, April 5 at 15 locations across the state. Registration Form Click here for the registration form and a list of testing locations. A study guide for the test also is available.

Oklahoma Heritage Association is sponsoring their annual scholarship competition on Saturday, April 5, 2008. The examination is open to all students in grades 9-12. The exam is based on Oklahoma History. A study guide for the examination is available at Oklahoma Heritage Association under the scholarship tab. Students must submit a registration slip prior to Friday, March 21. The can be obtained in Mrs. Hester's office. Frederick High School students may register to test at Altus-Southwest Technology Center or Lawton-Cameron University. Tillman County students have the opportunity to compete for: $1000 tuition grant-Oklahoma City University, $1000 tuition Oklahoma Christian University grant, $1000 tuition grant at Western Oklahoma State College or $1000 "Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

J. Clarence Karcher Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Hester's office. Students must be planning to major in the study of physics, astronomy, and engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement and test scores. This is a $1400 scholarship that is renewable up to 4 years. Deadline is March 15.

Altus Air Force Officer Spouses Club is announging its 2008 Metis Scholarship Program for military dependent high school students. Applications must be postmarked by March 17, 2008. Student must have: 3.0 GPA, live within 50 miles of Altus, be a 2008 graduate, possess a valid US Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card. Contact Mrs. Hester if you are interested.

OSU Journalism dept. is offering several scholarships to seniors planning to major in news-editorial at OSU beginning in the Fall 2008. If any senior is planning to major in this area, please see Mrs. Hester for more information.

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership)applications need to be back in Mrs. Hester's office by Wed. Feb. 13 for judging. If there are students that still want to apply they can pick up an application in Mrs. Hester's office.

Seniors that were given the Oklahoma Community Foundation Scholarhsip applications need to have those back in to Mrs. Hester by Feb. 13. No late applications will be accepted.

If any senior is interested in the Central Texas School of Taxidermy they can visit their website at www.centraltexasschooloftaxidermy.com for more information.

Cameron Gold Scholarship: Any senior that has qualified for OHLAP and is planning to attend Cameron University needs to make sure they submit a Cameron Gold Application. This will pay for books and fees not covered by OHLAP. Brochures are available in Mrs. Hester's office. If they do not apply for the Cameron Gold they will not receive it. This is additional funding for 5 years if they continue to meet the qualifications.

The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture is sponsoring an essay contest. This is open to high school juniors and seniors. They are required to write a 800-1000 word essay on the Value of Locally Grown Foods" Grand Prize is $750, First runner up-$500 and One honorable mention $250. Deadline is March 28, 2008. Winners will be announced on May 7, 2008. For more information go to Kerr Center

Oklahoma State University is sponsoring Greek Discovery Day 2008 for all Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about fraternities and sororities at Oklahoma State. Interested students can go to http://union.okstate.edu/GoGreek/GDD.htm. Registration is $30. Parents may attend for an additional $10.

Oklahoma State: Students planning to attend OSU next fall may be interested in attending Camp Cowboy. This is a weekend event staffed by OSU students that can offer support to settle fears and ease anxieties by letting future Cowboys know what to expect. Students will meet new friends, learn OSU traditions, and interact with faculty members. For more information go to http://union.okstate.edu/campcowboy

Oklahoma Burglar & Fire alarm Association - must be son or daughter of fireman or police officer. Deadline to apply is March 15th.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship - recognizes and rewards young volunteers who help make their communities a better place. Yu must be nominated by someone for this award at www.kohlkidswhocare.com.

Lawton Community Foundation Scholarship: applications distributed to all that qualified to apply. Must be returned to mrs. hester no later than Wed. Feb. 13th to be considered for the $1,000 scholarship.

Oklahoma City University - Clara Luper Scholarship - Deadline to apply is February 25th. This scholarship is almost a full ride to OCU!

Monsanto Agriculture Scholarship: For senior planning careers in agriculture. Go to Monsanto or FFA to apply by February 15th.

Best Buy Scholarship: Go to Best Buy to apply by February 15th.

WOSC: Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholars Scholarship. Deadlin if February 29th.

Cameron Gold Scholarship Application: for OHLAP students. this scholarship will cover all expenses bot covered for books and fees.

OSU Balanced Man Scholarship: Deadline is March 14th.

Toyota Motos Sales, USA is pleased to present the 12th annual Toyota Community Scholars program for high school seniors. This year the program will award 100 renewable scholarships, valued at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years, to seniors who enroll at a four-year college or university in the United States starting in the fall of 2008. The scholarship winners will be announced in April 2008.
One senior from FHS can participate. All students wanting to be considered as the FHS applicant need to submit their name to Mrs. Hester by Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. The senior with the highest GPA/ACT will be selected to apply. While academic performance is the prime factor in the selection process, please note that the distinguishing characteristic will be the overall impact of the student's contribution(s) in the area of community service.
If you are a senior interested in applying and meet the qualifications please see Mrs. Hester by Friday, Dec. 14. The application deadline is January 4, 2008. This is before we return from Christmas break so you will need to obtain all required school materials prior to leaving for Christmas Break.

WalMart Scholarship: www.walmartfoundation.org. The deadline for entry is a postmark of January 14, 2008 for the online submission and mailing of all required documents. No exceptions! This is a non-renewable $1000 award for the first year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university. You must be a graduating senior and may not be a child or legal dependent of anyone associated with WalMart or Sams to apply.

Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, Inc: 9th Annual Citizenship Essay Contest is offering $12000 in tuition scholarships to five Oklahoma college bound students. You can go to ocpathink.org or see Mrs. Hester for more information on applying for this scholarship. Deadline is Feb. 28

Planning to attend the University of Oklahoma? Are you a high school student interested in medicine? Apply to be a University of Oklahoma Medical humanities scholar. If this fits you....see Mrs. Hester for the information.

Please be reminded that Seniors need to be getting your college applications in the mail! Also, it is very important that you get your housing applications in the mail also!

Seniors interested in applying for the Coca-Cola Scholarship need to go to www.coca-colascholars.org to apply by October 31, 2007. In December 2000 semifinalists will be selected to complete additional materials. In March 250 finalists will be notified and invited to Atlanta for interviews in April in which students will be awarded $20,000 or $10,000 scholarships! We have had approximately 4-5 students selected for these scholarships in the past so don't miss the deadline!

Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association High School Essay Contest. Deadline is Nov. 10 and application is in my office.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation H. W. Almen-West OKC Rotary Scholarship, go to http://www.rotary5750.org, Deadline is Feb. 28

Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence-Academic All-State: must have a 30 ACT on a National Test date to apply
The Oklahoma Junior Chamber International Senate Club joins the US JCI in presenting scholarships to selected high school seniors. Click for the link to the application.