Directions:
Read the following article and write me an email (putting "Daily Double 3/21/11" in the subject line) using complete sentences to answer the following questions:
1. What are your plans for after high school? Do you plan on going to a four year university, going to a community college, enrolling in a vocational program, obtaining a certification in a trade, or entering the workforce immediately?
2. Do any of the scholarship offerings fit your situation? If so what is the application deadline?
High School Preparation Tips for Aspiring Business Majors:
If you are still in high school, and are thinking about majoring in business, there are several ways in which you can prepare and increase your chances of being accepted to a good school.
Take the Right Classes
The classes you will need to take as an active business major will depend on the school and the program that you choose to attend. However, there are certain classes that are required of every business major. Preparing for these classes while you are still in high school will make everything a lot easier. It will also give you an edge over other applicants when you are trying to get admitted into a quality business program.
Some of the classes you will want to take while you are in high school include:
-English
-Speech/Communications
-Math and Accounting
If your high school offers computer classes, business law classes, or any other classes that directly relate to business, you will want to take these too.
Develop Leadership Skills
Developing leadership skills while you are still in high school will be very beneficial when it comes time to apply to different schools. Admissions committees value business applicants who can demonstrate leadership potential. You can acquire leadership experience in school clubs, volunteer programs, and through an internship or summer job.
Research Your Options
If you want to be a business major, it is never too early to begin researching careers, scholarships, and schools. You will find numerous scholarship offers in the daily announcements posted outside the counseling office, I have copied them for you at the bottom of this page as well. You can also speak to your guidance counselor. Most counselors have information on hand, and can help you develop a plan of action.
End of article. I have listed scholarships available to Grand Ledge students below for your use.
Scholarship Opportunities:
• Delta Side Business Association Scholarship (applicants must be a resident of Delta Township). Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 15
• AAA Michigan's School Safety Patrol Scholarship Program - one applicant per school is allowed. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 15
• Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation Scholarship -- applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1
• MACAC Maggie Miller Scholarship - minimum of 3.0 GPA and must be involved in community service. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1
• Student Insights is offering a student-view scholarship program. Log on to www.student-view.com to complete the application/survey. Deadline: April 22
• Grand Ledge Kiwanis Club $1,000 scholarship -- must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher and must demonstrate a proposed "service oriented" field of study (health, welfare, education, public service, etc.). Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: March 31
• CASE Credit Union $1,000 scholarships -- must be a member of CASE Credit Union and show financial need. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 15
• Ryan S. Woodward Memorial Business Scholarship Fund – for Seniors interested in going into business or marketing. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1
• Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - for students who plan to major in science, technology, engineering, math, business administration, finance, marketing or design. Apply online at www.buickachievers.com. Deadline: March 31
• Vomberg Foundation - scholarships will be awarded to students graduating from Eaton County high schools. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 8
• ABC Club Scholarship - applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 15
• Nancy Lange and Michael Kaufman Scholarship - applicants must be a choir or band student. Applications available online at www.glmba.org or in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 22
• Grand Ledge Rotary College Scholarship - must have 2.0 GPA or above to apply. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 11
• Wacousta Chapter #133 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship - applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1
• St. Johns Mint Festival Scholarship - course of study must be in the field of business. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1
• Michigan Retailers Association - student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. Apply online at www.retailers.com or call 800-366-3699 for an application. Deadline: April 1
• MSU Alumni Book Club of Mid-Michigan 2011Textbook Scholarship. Senior must be accepted to MSU for Fall of 2011 and enroll for at least 12 credits per semester. At least one parent/guardian must be a member in good standing of the MSU Alumni Association. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1
• University of Michigan Balanced Man Scholarship - available to any male attending the University of Michigan in the Fall of 2011. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: May 13
• Eaton Federal Savings Bank Herbert R. Black Memorial Scholarship - applicants must have a 3.0 or greater GPA and preferably show an interest in the field of business. Applications available in the Counseling Office and must be returned to the Counseling Office by April 29
• Delta-Waverly Rotary Club - must be a resident of Delta Township and demonstrate service to the community and/or school. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 15
• OMIA Foundation - scholarship will be awarded to a student athlete. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: June 1
• John Lutting Scholarship Fund - must pursue an architectural degree at Lawrence Technological University. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: June 30
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - must be a minority student and earn a 2.5 GPA or better. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 2
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