GUIDANCE
Academic advisement, college/career and personal counseling are offered at Bishop Walsh in a personal or group setting. The department works with students and teachers to schedule appointments. The department coordinates and develops all testing for the Middle School and the High School.
Available Scholarships
The following are a list of scholarships that annually come into the Guidance Office. Please come see Mrs. Cioni if you are interested in any of these.
Mercedes Benz Scholarship-$2500 awarded. Student must have a GPA of 3.0 and be a first generation student entering college. Deadline is February 10.
Gerald Jefferson Scholarship-$500 awarded. Student must demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities, community and civic activities, and in marketing and business programs. Student must be pursuing marketing and business programs and must be employed in the retail industry. Applications can be found in the guidance office and the deadline is February 28.
Ronald McDonald Scholarship-$1000 awarded. Application can be found in the guidance office and the deadline is February 15.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship-$1000-$3000 awarded. Application can be found online at www.hispanicheritage.org and the deadline is February 2.
Bernard C. Harris Scholarship-$1000 awarded. Student must have a GPA of 3.0 to apply. The application can be found online at www.harrisconnect.com/scholarship and the deadline is March 17.
College Prowler Scholarship-$1000 awarded for college application essay. More information is available at http://collegeprowler.com.
Best Buy Scholarship-Student must have good grades and have done some community service. More information can be found online at www.bestbuy.com and the deadline is February 15.
Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship-$10,000 awarded for one student in Allegany County. Student must have a 3.5 GPA and must have a minimum composite SAT of 1700. The application packet can be found online at
http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholars/ and the deadline is March 31.
McDonald’s Scholarship-$1500 awarded. Student must demonstrate leadership skills both academically and within their communities. The application can be found in the guidance office and the deadline is March 1.
The Polish Heritage Association is offering four $1500 scholarships based on GPA, SAT's and an essay. Details are online at PHA-MD.org. Deadline is March 31
Mc Kaig Scholarship- Must be resident of Bedford or Somerset County, PA; Mineral or Hampshire County, WV; or Allegany or Garrett County, MD. Applications can be found in the guidance office and the deadline is May 31.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship – Up to $8000. Apply online by March 14 at www.HispanicHeritage.org .
Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship – Volunteer work and leaderships skills. Deadline March 15. www.kohlskidswhocare.com.
New Page Scholarships for sons/daughters of employees of New Page. Deadline Feb. 29.
Rotary Club Scholarship - $800 Scholarship available to a BW senior. Application includes a transcript, recommendation, activities resume and financial need. Deadline April 18.
Gary Beckward Scholarship – Must be resident of Allegany County. Need a 3.0 GPA and transcript. Must be accepted to a college on a full time basis. Deadline April 30
KFC Colonel’s Scholarship- Must be planning to attend a public, in-state college. GPA of 2.75 and above and U.S. citizen. Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org between Dec. 1 and Feb. 10.
Soroptimist International- Girls between 14 and 17 who have done community service and shown leadership in service organization. $200 plus $100 for club/organization. Deadline is December 1. Applications are in the guidance office.
Powell – Wise Charitable Trust Scholarship – Seniors must be accepted to a college and have financial need. Student must also write an essay about career goals, accomplishments and interests. Teacher recommendations, transcripts and SAT scores must also be included. Deadline is March 15. Forms are in the guidance office.
My Sister’s Keep Scholarship – $1,000 awarded -Must be a graduating senior during the 2009-2010 school year, with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and in good academic and administrative standing at his or her current institute of education. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence, financial need and community service.
Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 awarded – Must be a Maryland high school student who is a first-generation college student. Also must be planning on attending a Maryland college (or medical school) with a major in a medical-related field. Deadline is February 25.
Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus: www.kofc-md.org/state/committees/scholarships.htm
The Father Amos Gaudette Memorial College Scholarship – Two grants of 1,500 each year for up to four years are available to members of the Knights of Columbus. Grants are made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need, with primary emphasis placed on academic excellence. Application deadline is March 1, 2010.
The Monsignor William F. Sauer College Scholarship – Two grants of 1,500 each year for up to four years will be awarded. All Catholic students who are residents of the State of Maryland are eligible. Grants are made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need, with emphasis on financial need. Application deadline is March 1, 2010.
Dr. Gerry McGreevy Scholarship to Mt. St. Mary’s University –Scholarship requires a completed application, transcript, two letters of recommendation and financial need verification. Deadline to apply is March 15.
Supreme Council Scholarships: (ProDeo and Pro Patria) Based on Academic Excellence. Must be son or daughter of Kof C member and attend a Catholic College. Deadline March 1. Mail your request for application to:
Director of Scholarship Aid
Knights of Columbus
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
BURGER KING® Scholars Program criteria
Applicant must be a high school senior who:
- Maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- Works part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
- Be actively involved in community service activities
- Demonstrates financial need (1040 form required)
- Plans to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.
Applications are available online Sept. 14, 2009 – Feb. 1, 2010. Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2010. Instructions on how students can apply are indicated on the attached flyer and can be posted on your high school’s scholarship bulletin board. Furthermore, if you or the applicants have any questions regarding the program, please contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS) at (615) 320-3149 or info@applyists.com or Barby Dorado at (305) 378-3186 or bdorado@whopper.com.
Fireside Catholic Publishing – A $1000 scholarship for an essay entitled: “How religious education is influencing my life”. Deadline Dec. 18. Only one applicant per school on first come first serve basis. Applications in the guidance office.
AXA Achievement Scholarship – Possibly large amount of money for a student who has been active in the community, led a project that benefits others or overcome personal challenges. Application available online at www.axa-achievement.com . Deadline is December 15.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year. $1000 Scholarship Deadline - June 19, 2010. Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving high school senior. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Deadline - June 24, 2010 Amount of Award - $500.00
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
Websites
College Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
College Search and Information
http://www.collegenet.com
College Search/ Virtual Tours
http://www.collegeview.com
College Information
http://www.usnews.com/college
Scholarship and Financial Aid
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/F4CApp/index/index.jsf (determines eligibility for federal student aid)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
College Applications
http://www.commonapp.org
Scholarship Information
http://www.scholaraid.com
Financial Aid Information
http://www.finaid.com
Scholarship and College Search
http://www.fastweb.com
Career Websites
Interviews and Resumes
http://www.collegegrad.com
Self Analysis
http://www.careerkey.org/
Jobs by Major
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei23.asp
Other Information
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public
SAT Links
SAT Prep Course
PSAT Prep Course
SAT Prep Plan Site
2009-2010 Test Dates
SAT
| 2009-10 Test Dates |
Test | Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 9, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 1, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 31, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 15, 2009 |
| March 13, 2010 | SAT only | February 4, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 25, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 29, 2010 |
ACT
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2009* | August 7, 2009 | August 8 – 21, 2009 |
| October 24, 2009 | September 18, 2009 | September 19 – October 2, 2009 |
| December 12, 2009 | November 6, 2009 | November 7 – 20, 2009 |
| February 6, 2010** | January 5, 2010 | January 6 – 15, 2010 |
| April 10, 2010 | March 5, 2010 | March 6 – 19, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | May 8 – 21, 2010 |
NOTES:
- Sunday administrations will occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday for religious reasons.
- The Language Tests with Listening are offered in November only.
Guidance Classes and Organizations
Life Skills Topics:
- Study Skills
- Preparing and Taking Tests
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Note Taking
- Life Skills
- Making New Friends
- How To Disagree Agreeably
- Respect For Others
- Manners
SHOP: Students Helping Other People
- You Can Make A Difference!
- See Mrs Cioni for Information
National Honor Society Eligibility
- Junior or Senior BW Student for at least one semester
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must be in Phase 3 or higher English, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, and Math
- Good conduct record and must give evidence of character, leadership and service.
- Membership in the National Honor Society is a privilege, not a right.