HAF Scholarships

The Humboldt Area Foundation (HAF) sponsors a scholarship program each year featuring dozens of scholarships and requiring only one application, due March 10. In February, HAF will hold a workshop at Fortuna High designed to help students complete their online application. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 26th during 2nd and 3rd periods in the B Lab. Sign-ups will start during the first week of February. Be sure to sign up and get assistance filling out your application!

Scholarship Opportunities

The Eureka Emblem Club and Barbara Payne Memorial Fund are offering college-bound seniors the chance to earn a $1,000 scholarship. Three scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded by the Eureka Emblem Club and one $1,000 by the Barbara Payne Memorial Fund. Your application must include two letters of recommendation, your transcript, and a written statement explaining why a college education is important to you and outlining your present career goals and objectives. See Ms. Slater or Mrs. Hile for an application.

Student Video Contest

Would you like the chance to win $1000 by putting your filmmaking skills to use for a good cause? Directing Change, administered by the CA Mental Health Services Authority, is sponsoring a video contest with a choice of two topics: "Suicide Prevention" or "Eliminating Stigma" (surrounding mental illness). You must adhere to certain rules and have an advisor in order to compete. The deadline for submissions is March 1st. Go to www.directingchange.org for contest rules and information.

2013 Summer Science Internship

Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, the 2013 Summer Science Internship provides 12 outstanding Northern California high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in the fields of rheumatology and immunology. This summer's internship will take place at Stanford University and the University of California - San Francisco. Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week over 8 weeks and will receive a stipend. All applicants must have reached their 17th birthday by June 1, 2013. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 22. For more information and to submit an application, go to www.SummerScienceInternship.kintera.org.

Southern Oregon University Preview Day

Southern Oregon University in Ashland is holding "Succeed @ Southern Preview Weekend" on January 18-19. This is your opportunity to meet with faculty in your major, tour the campus and residence halls, explore resources and facilities, learn about financial aid, and more. Parents and guests are welcome. Southern Oregon University is dedicated to diversity and assisting first-generation, low-income, and multicultural students. Sign up online at: preview.sou.edu.

Elks National Foundation Scholarship

The Most Valuable Student Scholarship is offered to high school seniors each year by the Elks National Foundation. Awards run from $1,000 to $15,000 and are renewable for four years; there are multiple winners per level of award. Eligibility is based on scholarship, leadership, financial need, and U.S. citizenship. The application requires an essay and is due December 7th at the Eureka Elks Lodge. For an application and more information, see Mrs. Hile in Counseling.

Lisa Perry Presentation for Juniors and Seniors

Juniors and Seniors:
Have you ever thought about having a career working outdoors? Do you like hunting and/or fishing? Are you interested in wildlife, animals, rocks, saving the environment, marine science and/or working with your hands? If so, plan to attend a presentation from Lisa Perry of HSU on Wednesday, Nov. 28th. She will be presenting lots of exciting information about careers in the outdoors.
Time/Place: Little Theatre during lst, 5th and 6th periods on Wed. Nov. 28th.
If you'd like to attend, sign up in the office.(Sign up for 1 period only)