Student News
Greater Phoenixville Healthcare Scholarship Progra |
This scholarship is open to Perkiomen Valley and Methacton seniors interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field. The amount is $2,000.
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| For information and an application visit www.pchfl.org. |
| Deadline is April 9, 2010. |
AAA Scholarship |
Nominees for this scholarship must have documented proof of active participation in AAA's School Safety Patrol Program.
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| Please see the guidance counselor for an application. |
| Deadline is March 15, 2010 |
John Huber Scholarship |
North Penn Seniors planning to attend a vocational, technical, business or other specialized school after high school, and who expect to have difficulty paying for that education, should apply for this scholarship. Students planning to attend traditional college programs may also apply. Awards average $500 and are renewable for up to four years. Candidates must be non-smokers. Preference will be given to those who have held part-time and summer jobs in order to save money for their education.
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| Please see your instructor or Mrs. Kachelries in the School to Career Office for an application. |
| Deadline date: 3-15-2010 |
Masonic Scholarships |
Scholarships, grants and loan opportunities are available primarily for Masons, their siblings and members of the Masonic-related youth groups.
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| The complete text and applications for these scholarships can be found at www.pmyf.org. |
Alliance/Merck Hispanic Scholars Scholarship |
This website has many scholarships available for Hispanic/American high school seniors. Visit http://www.alliancescholars.org/applications for more details.
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Technology Scholarships |
Technology scholarships provide up to $1000 per year for students attending an approved PA community college,two or four year college or licensed technical school.
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| Visit www.pheaa.org for details. |
SCITECH Scholarships |
SCITECH scholarships provide up to $3000 per year for students attending a four year college and studying an approved science, technology of allied health field at an approved school in PA. Students must also complete an approved internship or work experience in a field related to their major. Visit www.pheaa.org for details.
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Sammy Mustach of the Year Award |
Available to high school seniors who are high school athletes.
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| Apply online at www.bodybymilk.com |
PA House of Representatives Scholarship |
Available to seniors only who plan to attend a PA college, university or career school.
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| Apply online at www.pahouse.com/Bradford. |
| Deadline date is March 10, 2010. |
Anna M. Vincent Scholarship |
Available to Senior females only; $1000 to $5000 renewable scholarships are available.
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| Apply online at www.fsrequests.com/annavincent. |
| Deadline to apply is March 21, 2010. |
Useful website |
Visit this website - www.pacareerzone.org - to explore careers.
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John McKee Scholarship |
Applications are available for the John McKee Scholarship. This scholarship is available for boys who are fatherless. This is described to mean "father must be deceased, have been declared legally dead or missing by court order, or established as missing by another acceptable authority." Financial need is another criterion.
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| For more details or an application, please contact Mrs. Kloss in the guidance department or visit www.McKeeScholars.org. |
United Steelworkers - District 10 Scholarship |
This scholarship is available for seniors who have a parent or legal guardian who is or was a member of the United Steelworkers - District 10.
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| The student must be planning on attending college to obtain a Bachelor's degree. Students must also take the SAT not later than the January test date. |
| More information can be obtained from the guidance department. |
HVAC PROGRAM NEWS |
NMTCC’s HVAC program has been granted accreditation by HVAC Excellence.
NMTCC wanted to validate that their program was teaching at the industries highest standards. Based on the stringent standards set by HVAC Excellence, the accreditation process validates that a program is preparing students for jobs in the HVAC industry and verifies that the program has the needed resources and administrative support to accomplish their goals.
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| To prepare for the accreditation, NMTCC had to complete a self-student evaluation of the program which the executive members of HVAC Excellence assessed. An HVAC Excellence team visited the school and reviewed the qualifications of the instructor, the mission of the program, student services, instruction design and program elements. |
| Upon completion of their visit to the school, HVAC Excellence determined that NMTCC met or exceeded all of the required standards for accreditation and awarded a six year accreditation of the program. A six year accreditation is the highest accreditation attainable, making NMTCC a program for others to emulate. |
New Resource from U.S. Department of Education |
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an exciting, innovative resource - www.college.gov.
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| This website was designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. |
| It provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other postsecondary education programs. |