College For All Texans - Top 10% College Program Scholarship

The 80th Texas Legislature created the Top 10% Scholarship to ecourage students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Qualifying students need to submit the FAFSA or TAFSA by March 1, 2010, and those who have a financial need may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 if they enroll as full-time students in a Texas public college or university in the fall 2010 semester.
Please visit http://www.collegeforalltexans.com in order to see the eligibility requirements.

Notre Dame Summer Opportunity for Latino Students

July 11-17, 2010

The Latino Community Leadership Seminar is an opportunity for 40 outstanding Hispanic students entering their senior year in high school who want to challenge and develop their commitment to the Latino community. This seminar explores the role of Latinos in U.S. society through a series of presentations, discussions, and experiences. Students will examine how their values and experiences interact with political, economic, and social realities to produce new avenues for effective Latino leadership. The seminar is designed to help the students succeed in developing leadership skills that can harness their stong commitment to community service derived from the values of Latino culture and the Catholic social tradition.

All program expenses including round trip transportation to the campus will be covered by the University. If selected, the only expense to the student is a $150 non-refundable confirmation fee.

Please visit the following site for more information http://precollege.nd.edu/

The Theodore E. Baker & William G. Telfer Scholarship

The American Association of University Women - West Harris County Branch are offering
THE THEODORE E. BAKER & WILLIAM G. TELFER SCHOLARSHIP

Encouraging young women to pursue the fields of math or science at the university level.
Offering a $1000 scholarship.

Requirements: Young woman high school senior interested in the field of math or science with at least an 1100 in the reading & math portions of the SAT.
Enrolled as a regular student in Alief, Houston, or Spring Branch ISD.
Applying to a four year university.

For more detailed information please go to their website at http://www.aauw.org/

Fundraiser for ALC

Calling All Future Veterinarians

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine has a summer program for high school students who are interested in the field of veterinary medicine. The three day program gives participants the opportunity to explore the possibilities of veterinary medicine as a career. Participants will live in University dormitories, attend special sessions, and discover the broad diversity of career opportunities available to graduates with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Camp Dates for 2010

July 13-16, 2010
July 20-23, 2010

For an application and additional information, click here.