American AgCredit Agribusiness Scholarship

Due on June 3, 2011

We have another scholarship available that is geared towards students active in FFA, 4-H or Grange. This is a $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Senior attending a high school in Humboldt, Del Norte, or South Western Trinity County
• Currently involved in agriculture by being active in FFA, 4-H or Grange agricultural areas.
• Planning to enroll in an agricultural or ag related major in the college of their choice

What to submit:

1. Completed application packet
2. Official high school transcript
3. Three current letters of recommendation
4. Any activity sheet, or list of clubs and activities you have been active in, any offices you have held, sports, choir, drama etc.

Mail to:

Alyane Hunt, Scholarship Chair

c/o Humboldt County CattleWomen

P.O. Box 915

Fortuna, CA 95540

Applications will be taken  according to the date of postmark.

Applications are now available in the scholarship box in the Counseling Office.

College of the Redwoods Orientation Day

We are not taking any more sign ups as the bus is now full! Thanks for your enthusiasm and we look forward to a great time at CR.

 If you weren't able to get on the sign up sheet for May 23, 2011, go here and there is information about other options. There are several days open for Orientation and you can sign up right on the website.

College of the Redwoods Orientation Day

May 23, 2011

On May 23, 2011 CR is sponsoring an Orientation Day just for Eureka High Seniors. They have invited 55 seniors to come on a first come first served basis. If you want to go, you need to come to the counseling office immediately and sign up.

Slots are filling up fast so come in and get your name on the list. We can only take 55 students, so don't miss out on this great opportunity!

California Scholarship Federation Scholarship Applications Have Arrived

Due Wednesday May 25, 2011 by 3:30

The California Scholarship Federation Life Member applications are now in the Counseling Office. This scholarship is open to Eureka High School graduating seniors who have achieved CSF Life Member status. There are 3 scholarships to be awarded.

Criteria:

• Eureka High School graduating senior
• Must have achieved CSF Life Member status
• Academic accomplishments
• Leadership
• Service

What you need to turn in:

1. Completed application
2. Copy of High School transcript
3. A one-page, double-spaced essay on  your plans for the future, including personal and career goals

Turn your application packet in to the counseling office no later than 3:30 on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

More Scholarship Congratulations!

We are thrilled to announce our latest batch of scholarship recipients! The first batch is for the CalSoap Northcoast College Access Scholarships:

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Maria M. Vang	$3,000
Song Her	$3,000
Stephanie Yang	$3,000
Maria Vang	$3,000
Sally Hang	$3,000
Yer Her	$3,000
David Vang	$3,000
Chee Lee	$3,000
Trina Douangphachanh	$3,000
Ruth Esplanada	$3,000
Bee Xiong	$3,000
NiaMani Pitts	$3,000
Toua Yang	$1,500
Gaolee Vang	$1,500
Shoua Cheng	$1,500
Randi Schorlig	$1,500

Also receiving Scholarships are Kaitlyn Chorbi who is receiving the California Job's Daughters Foundation in the amount of $4,000; AnnaLisa Smullen is receiving $400 from the Italian Catholic Federation and another $1,000 from the Order Sons of Italy in America, Lodge #1274.

We are so proud of all our students and congratulate you on your hard work and dedication! If  you got a scholarship and it hasn't been posted here, stop by the Counseling Office and let Lee know!

CollegeWeek Live $5,000 Scholarship Opportunity!

Win $5,000 at CWL Regional Days

You can win a college scholarship just for attending CollegeWeekLive New York Day, Texas Day or California Day!
Earn an entry for every regional event that you attend. The more events you attend, the better your chance to win! One student will win a $5,000 college scholarship, good at any accredited institution!
To enter the contest, login and attend any CollegeWeekLive Regional Day from today to May 13th.
It's that simple! Good luck to all who enter!

College of the Redwoods Orientation Day

May 23, 2011

On May 23, 2011 CR is sponsoring an Orientation Day just for Eureka High Seniors. They have invited 55 seniors to come on a first come first served basis. If you want to go, you need to come to the counseling office immediately and sign up.

The bus will leave at 9:30 am and return at 12:30 pm.

CR's orientation will consist of teaching you how to use CR technology (i.e. Web Advisor, MyCR, and CR email account), a Dean coming to speak about college expectations, and different student services programs to give you essential information about CR and your college experience there.

Once again, this is a first come first served opportunity so come into the counseling office and sign up. They cannot take more than 55 sign up and save  your spot.