COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL November 30, 2016 3C
How to earn a college scholarship
The cost of a college
education continues to
rise. The College Board
says the average cost of
tuition and fees for the
2015-2016 school year
was $32,405 at private
colleges, $9,410 for state
residents at public col-
leges, and $23,893 for
out-of-state residents
attending public universi-
ties. In 2013 and 2014, the
average cost of a year’s
tuition at a Canadian uni-
versity was $5,772.
The high cost of education
compels many students to
find ways to finance their
education. For many, that
means exploring available
scholarships.
Scholarships come in
different forms and are
usually offered to students
as a gift to be put toward
college or university
costs. Some schools offer
scholarships, while other
scholarships are spon-
sored by outside organiza-
tions.
Students who meet cer-
tain requirements may be
eligible for scholarships.
While academic or ath-
letic skills are the first
criteria associated with
scholarships, they are
not the only avenues by
which students can pursue
scholarships. Scholarships
may be offered to students
of certain ethnic groups;
children of employees at
particular companies; or
to students who live in
particular states. Local
branches of organizations
like the Rotary Club or
Kiwanis also may give out
scholarships.
To improve one’s odds of
getting a scholarship, con-
sider the following tips.
• Get involved with the
community. Many schol-
arship sponsors seek indi-
viduals who are commit-
ted to volunteerism. Plus,
volunteering for various
groups puts students in the
path of information about
scholarships from these
organizations.
• Use scholarship search
engines. Those who
search for scholarship
sponsors should find plen-
ty of results if they peruse
scholarship search engines
such as Scholarships.com,
CollegeBoard.com and
FastWeb.com.
• Check the local newspa-
per. The coupon section
of the Sunday newspaper
may feature scholarships,
as might the classified
section. This is a great re-
source for finding locally
based scholarships.
• Use networking con-
tacts. Students should
ask anyone they know
if they are aware of any
scholarship opportunities.
Students who develop
a rapport with guidance
counselors or the financial
aid department at their
prospective colleges or
universities may learn
about scholarship oppor-
tunities that are not highly
publicized. These people
may have the
inside track on
scholarship
information.
• Apply for
all available
scholarships.
Now is not
the time for
students to
become lazy.
Students
should apply
for as any
scholarships
for which they
meet the eligi-
bility require-
ments.
Scholarships can help
students offset the ris-
ing costs of a college
education. Those who
are willing to put in the
research, time and effort
to apply may find a wealth
of scholarship opportuni-
ties at their disposal.
Students of the Month
LINCOLN MIDDLE
SCHOOL
of the
TY KISHEN
really hard on his alto sax playing.
He practices regularly and works
hard during every rehearsal. Ty
is stellar student, excellent and
kind friend to others, as well as
a phenomenal human being. He
is an engaged learner who truly
cares about his education and
consistently strives to improve
himself. He thinks about what
is being presented and develops
great questions to deepen his
understanding. Ty also is the
defi nition of compassion: when it
is time to work with others, Ty will
seek out a struggling student and
quietly go work with that student.
He does not call attention to the
fact that he does this, he just helps
others. Th is kid is amazing!
Ty is a truly well-rounded kid; he is
involved in sports, and he also works
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CHILD’S WAY
AL KENNEDY ALT.
YONCALLA
HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
LACIE ANSON
Hannah was
chosen by
our Culinary
Elective teacher
Mallory. “Hannah
is willing to do
whatever it takes to
get things done in
the kitchen.”
Lacie is very
mature. She
comes to class
early and stays
late. She has
taken placement
tests for LCC and
is registering in
January.
BEN SIMONS
Hannah Alvarez
Ben has been very active in our student
leadership program and class. He is
currently the Associated Student Body
Cottage Grove Sentinel
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HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations to Jessica Ray, Clover Rudi-
cel, Sophia Edelblute Capps, Allie Harris and
Meilani Pang who were admitted to the Uni-
versity of Oregon during their Small Schools
Admission Day. Go Ducks!
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President. He has attended the OASC
Leadership Conference in Seaside the
last three years. He was the sophomore
class president. One of his activities he
has worked on in his leadership class
was to keep the school web page up to
date. Ben has been a member of the Fu-
ture Business Leaders of America for
three years. In his freshman year he
fi nished second in Network Concepts
and sixth in Computer Problem Solv-
ing at State. He competed at FBLA
Nationals in Chicago that year in Net-
work Concepts. During his sophomore
year he fi nished second in Introduc-
tion to Informational Technology and
third in Help Desk at State. He was
also named to the National Business
Honor Roll. He also competed in In-
troduction to Informational Technology
at FBLA Nationals in Atlanta that year.
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YONCALLA
HIGH SCHOOL
James Armstrong
participates in
football, FBLA
member and is
actively involved
in his Community
101 class.
JAMES ARMSTRONG
DRAIN
SAW 541-836-2423
SHOP, INC.
THERESA REECE
Th etesa tately has an “off ” day.
When I asked het if she had
anything she wanted me to put in
this lettet, she said, “I am ptoud
to be myself!” Th etesa is not a
followet and is willing to state
het mind. Th etesa’s favotite class
tight now is math. Th etesa likes
to play video games, tead and do
att in het ftee time. She teally
enjoys dtawing and painting.
Th e teachets at Y.H.S. and Y.M.S.
appteciate het gteat attitude and
smile. Keep up the gteat wotk
Th etesa and congtatulations fot
being the Student of the Month.
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