Seniors have you applied for housing it is not automatic. If you cannot afford the deposit call the housing department and explain your situation.

Seniors have you gone onto www.csac.ca.gov and click on "WebGrants for Students"?

SENIORS MAY 1^ST WAS THE DAY ALL YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HAD TO BE INTO MRS. GRILLO.

STUDENTS do you know that Naviance has an enrichment program list for summer and a college search, scholarships and PrepMe for the ACT, PrepMe for the SAT? Please check it out

How do you get on your go to Naviance?

Naviance College connections for High School Students

Logging into Family connection:

1. Go to www.naviance.com
2. Click on  "Sign In" and then click on "Student and Families Sign In"
3. Enter our schools postal code 94947
4. Click on Novato High School
5. DO NOT ENTER YOUR E-MAIL. Instead enter your username that you would use to enter the computer at school. Your username is the first 2 letters of your first name followed by your entire last name some of you may have numbers at the end of your last name (do not use spaces).
6. Your Password is your entire 10 digit school code. It starts with 10000 followed by you ID number. Example: 1000012345

If you need help logging on come see Mrs. Grillo in Room 1601

Kaplan Test Prep

If you would also like to promote these savings through Naviance, please feel free to copy and paste the blurb below: 

If you are considering a test prep course, please note that Kaplan Test Prep is offering up to $300 off their SAT and ACT test prep courses and tutoring packages of 20-hours or more through May 28th. To learn more, visit kaptest.com/college or call 1-800-527-8378. 

As always, I want to make sure you and your families remain informed of Kaplan's programs and how we can best assist your school. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions you may have.

WORK PERMIT INFORMATION:

Novato High School will be open all summer to have a work permit type up for a Novato High School student. If the CCRC is not opened go into the main office and ask our Office Manager, Mrs. Benson. If she is not there please ask the ladies in the Counseling Office.

Do I need a work permit?

If you are under 18 you must have a permit to work. Ask your school to issue you a permit and take it to your Employer.

Am I being paid at least minimum wage?

You must be paid at least the minimum wage and applicable overtime rates. The minimum wage changes so visit www.dir.ca.gov/iwc or call (916) 322-0167 to get the latest minimum wage rate

How late can I work on a school night?

Until 10:00 PM if you are 16 or 17. Laws protect workers under age 18 from working too long, too late or too early.

If you need help or need to report sexual harassment or discrimination, talk to your supervisor or an adult such as a co-worker or parent.

For additional information on young worker health and safety visit these web sites: www.youngworkers.org or www.dir.ca.gov or call 1-888-933-TEEN (8336)

Students do you need a transcript for car insurance, scholarships or the colleges?

If so go to the counseling office and pick up a pink form and fill it out. Do you want it email to yourself so you can electronically send the information to a scholarship organization or one of the colleges? Please write down your email and the college name and city and state. Please give it to Mrs. Jeanie Olian in the Counseling Office Room 1605 and give her time to send it to you or send it out to the colleges. Thank you.

COLLEGE OF MARIN

The Office of Assessment & Testing administers Math and English placement tests by Accuplacer at College of Marin. Placement tests are needed as proof of eligibility for any Math or English class with pre-requisites. Appointment are required we only test students who are attending College of Marin. Students must have College of Marin Student ID # to test, and a photo ID is required, tests are untimed (except essay) and done on a computer. Most testing is done at Kentfield Testing Office at 415-485-9469 unless a different location is noted. Some dates may be cancelled without notice. Test schedule at our IVC campus in Novato, are given in Building 27 (New Main Building) Room 125. Student receives their placement score immediately following the test session. Accuplacer tests can be taken only two times within a two-year period. Placement tests are an important first step in the enrollment process. Please stop by the Testing Office for a special test preparation flier. The Testing Office strongly recommends student conduct a thorough review of Math and English prior to scheduling their placement tests. Sample test are available at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/index.html (& for math) www.khanacademy.org

College of Marin JUMPSTART your college success now! Do you want to earn college credit while still in high school, saving valuable time and money?

Special Offer for Summer and Fall 2015 Semesters; classes start June 15

We will cover up to 11 units of enrollment fees* for all high school students, who enroll at College of Marin for the summer and/or fall semesters. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore areas of interest, deepen your learning, build college confidence, and earn transferable credit.

How it Works

1. Apply online at www.marin.edu/apply/
2. Complete the College Credit Program (CCP) application, including all required signatures. CCP applications are available in your high school counseling center
3. Call 415-485-9432 and sign up for a mandatory 30-minute group mini-orientations with a College of Marin counselor
4. Register online for your classes starting Tuesday, May 26, 2015

*You are responsible for $40 in fees that include:

• Health fee (gives you access to our student Health Center)
• Technology fee (provides a credit for GoPrint copying)
• Student representation and activities fee

Pay online or at the Cashier's Office at either campus. You are responsible for any course material fees and textbooks. Textbooks are available for short-term rentals in the COM Library. For more information, please contact your counselor or college/career specialist, or email outreach@marin.edu

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Are you graduating and considering College of Marin in the Fall? College of Marin Summer Bridge is a 3-week program Monday-Thursday 9:00 to 2:00 PM How to sign up Register using one of the CRN numbers CRN 60565 or 60603; CNR 60638 or 60639. For Counseling 115 at COM. Registration begins May 11, 2015 for questions email outreach@marin.edu

During the program you will:

• Earn one transferable unit
• Learn about college
• Find how to transfer
• Meet other new students
• Have an opportunity to place higher in math and English

College of Marin's Puente Project enroll now for Fall 2015

The Puente Project, a national award-winning program, for 30 years has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California's students. Its mission is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations. Enrollment is open to any eligible students. For more information or to apply, contact Luz Briceno-Moreno, at 415-485-9666 or e-mail LBriceno-MorenoWmarin.edu or visit www.marin.edu/Puente/

Santa Rosa Junior College has a checklist for students planning to take a summer or fall class           

Step 1: Apply

File an application on line at www.santarosa.edu/apply. Read all instructions. If applicable, check the box for "high school graduate" on Application. Apply for the summer session if you are intending to enroll in a counseling 270 class during the summer.

STEP 2: Assessment

• New Students must complete assessment, English or ESL assessment is critical to help you and your counselor determine which courses are appropriate. Math assessment is necessary for student planning to earn an Associate Degree, transfer to a four year college, and/or some career technical education certificates. A chemistry placement test is also available.
• For testing schedules, study guides, or to make an appointment, check online at www.santarosa.edu/assessment. Appointments may also be made online at www.santarosa.edu/portal.
• A photo ID and your SRJC Student ID Number (SID) are required for placement testing.

Step 3: Orientation

Register for COUNSELING 270, the Introduction to College course, which is the most complete orientation for first time students and gives priority registration. COUNSELING 270 is offered in the spring and summer. Register at www.santarosa.edu/portal. Or,

Attend a New Student Orientation on the Santa Rosa Campus. Check the schedule online at www.santarosa.edu/app/orientation and call 707-527-4451 to register. For Petaluma Campus information call 707-778-3914 or,

Complete an online orientation at www.santarosa.edu/orientation.

Step 4: Education Plan and Counseling

After completing assessment and an orientation, go to the Counseling Department to speak with a counselor. To make the most of your meeting with a counselor

• Review the current Schedule of Classes online at www.santarosa.edu/schedules and make a list of possible classes.
• Bring transcripts from other colleges.
• Bring AP test scores or EAP test results, if applicable.

 Step 5: ENROLL

• Check the academic calendar to view registration dates at www.santarosa.edu/schedules/academic_calendar.
• Register for classes online through your student portal, "myCubby" at www.santarosa.edu/portal.

www.facebook.com/santarosajc

SRJC  has a Disability Resource Department for accommodations please contact them if you have questions or would like to be added to the list, please send you e-mail contact information to Tara J Johnson, Disability Specialist, at tjohnson2@santarosa.edu or call the SRJC Disability Services Department at 707-527-4580

For more information about other California Community Colleges and online application please visit www.cccco.edu/CommunityColleges and www.cccapply.org

• Information on all community colleges in California
• Application to all campuses available

University of California, Santa Barbara

If you are working with high school students, sign up now for UC Application and Personal Statement webinars! Webinars are offered May 19 through August 6. Please feel free to print out copies of our UCSB Freshman Webinars flyer to share this information with your students.

UC Application webinars: Thursdays at 4 p.m. PST

 Personal Statement webinars: Tuesdays at 4 p.m. & Wednesdays at 6 p.m. PST

How do students submit official transcripts and test scores?
Admitted freshman and transfer students who have submitted their SIR must submit official transcripts by July 1 and official test scores (including AP, IB, SAT, ACT, TOEFL and subject examinations) by July 15. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the high school or college to the Office of Admissions, and test results must be sent directly from the testing agency. Send transcripts and test scores to: Office of Admissions, UC Santa Barbara, 1210 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2014. 

Community Service forms is due June 1 for 9^th, 10^th and 11^th graders

Seniors should have 40 hours logged into AERIES (due May 1)

Juniors should have 30 hours logged into AERIES

Sophomores should have 20 hours logged into AERIES

Freshman should have 10 hours logged into AERIES

The forms are online at the Novato High School website under academics and look for College & Career and you will see CCRC forms and applications

Want to volunteer this summer?

Here is a list of some of the opportunities in Marin:

Volunteer Marin

www.volunteermarin.org

Health & Wellness Campus, 3240 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Community Picnic Fruit and Veggie Fest volunteers are needed to staffing food booths and physical activities; registration; food prep and set up and clean-up. For more information to volunteer contact Tara clark at 415-473-3515 or e-mail Tclark@marincounty.org

Novato Art & Wine Festival

Here is the link to the festival volunteer sign-up database. The kids can sign-up for the following slots:

Set-up

Road Closure #1 & #2

Distribution

Parking Attendant, Redwood CU lot

Clean-up  

www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4AAEAB2CA57-artwine

Volunteer Partner of the June 13 & 14, 2015 Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music. Volunteers like you are crucial to the success of this event - Marin's longest running, most popular FREE event. As much as booth and corporate sponsors, you are the backbone of the Festival year after year!

Volunteer responsibilities for ages 15+ years include: street closures, distribution of ice, beverages and glasses; and floaters, who fill in during festival hours 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Community service hours are available.

This year, Volunteers all receive a 2015 Festival T-Shirt - thanks to Hennessy Funds. 

Mandatory Orientation for all who work a booth related to alcohol sales or service (including floaters) is Monday, June 8, 5:30-6:30 PM, Inn Marin, 250 Entrada Drive, Novato.  Servers must be 21+ years of age.

Sign up today to help ensure you get the assignment you want and together we'll create the best Festival ever!

We are looking for volunteers for our Bark for Life event on July 25^th at Dogbone Meadow Park in Novato. 

San Ramon Elementary is hosting our annual Dolphin Jubilee on Saturday May 30, 2015 from 4-7PM at San Ramon Elementary School.  This event is a fun family carnival with games, prizes, food, bounce houses, music, and more.  I am actively seeking volunteers who are able to help with set up and working the event.  Minimum 3 volunteer hours with potential for 7+.  Please email Brandi @ bsduffin@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.  

Lynwood Elementary School Library

The Lynwood Library is looking for 2 high school volunteers for the summer. We will be open to students Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-12:30 PM. You can volunteer one day or both days. You will be helping with the Summer Reading Program-singing up students, checking reading logs and giving out prizes. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Hofeditz at 415-493-4419 or dhofeditz@nusd.org

Teen Board Member Opportunity

The Novato Youth Center is seeking two teens to join our Board of Directors as the current teen members are graduating high school in June 2015. Our overall Board consists of 17 members, including 2 teen positions. This volunteer opportunity is a meaningful and exciting way to get involved in the Novato community. Teen Board members can expect to spend 2-4 hours per month in this role. The term of office is three years, with exceptions made for teen Board members based on high school graduation date. Candidate priority is given to those residing in Novato. The Center requests that its Board members be willing to commit to the following:

• Attend 9 of the 11 board meetings annually; Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month, 5:15-7pm at 680 Wilson Avenue. Prepare for the monthly meetings by reading the meeting materials and financial statements.
• Serve as an Ambassador by knowing the talking points about the Center to be able to talk about the Center when in the community.
• Volunteer with staff to help with fundraising campaigns.
• Participate in following the Strategic Plan, which guides the work.
  • Participate in the Board's overall role of providing oversight to the Executive Director position as assigned by the Executive Committee; adhering to legal and financial standards; and abiding to all policies
  • NYC to provide Directors and Officers insurance coverage

Next Steps

If this volunteer opportunity seems like a good fit for your schedule and interests, please complete the Board member application and mail to the address above or email to the Executive Director Cheryl Paddack at cpaddack@novatoyouthcenter.org. Please call (415) 892-1643 ext 228 if you have questions about this volunteer opportunity and for the application.  Once your application is submitted, the current teen Board members will be in touch to set-up a time to meet with them. Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Halleck Creek Ranch

We're in constant need of volunteers, as we have nearly 80 riders on the schedule each week, many of whom ride on Saturdays in larger groups. I'm reaching out to a handful of the local schools, in hopes of gaining more exposure to the students and letting them know about the opportunities we have available at Halleck Creek. We are looking for active, energetic, caring volunteers to help our program expand.  Program Volunteer positions are available Saturdays. Program Volunteers help with the riding portion of our program by grooming and tacking-up horses, leading horses for our special riders and side walking and engaging our riders. No horse experience is required, as all training in provided and learning is encouraged. Volunteers must attend a scheduled orientation to complete the required paperwork, and are provided initial and on-going training while they volunteer. For more information contact Mesa Nordbye,  Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Volunteer Coordinator; Halleck Creek Ranch; (415) 662-2488 www.halleckcreekranch.org 

Be2Live

Need service hours and want to make a huge difference while doing it?  Join Be2Live on one of its 3 2015 Mexico Service Trips to orphanages in a safe part of Mexico.  You can receive up to 55 service hours on one trip.  We have trips over spring break and this coming summer.  Here is our website - http://be2live.org/register/ for more information contact Phil Steiner or visit www.Be2Live.org or call 415.798.1841

The Olompali People

I need a computer savvy techie young lady with initiative and ideas to earn community service points working on The Olompali People Face book page on a regular basis. For more information contact Sue Potter at spotter12@hotmail.com or call 415892-5569

WALKER CREEK OUTDOOR EDUCATION NEEDS STUDENT VOLUNTEERS!

Get your community service hours!  

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is starting to recruit for cabin leaders for our 5^th grade Walker Creek outdoor education program.  We are going the week of May 26-29, 2015 (Tuesday through Friday).  We would like to interview in February, so we are seeking applications ASAP. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Grillo in Room 1601.

Lynwood Elementary School is starting to recruit for cabin leaders for our 5^th grade Walker Creek outdoor education program. We are going the week of May 26-29, 2015. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Grillo in Room 1601 for more information contact Ginette Ruiz, Lynwood Office Tech, at gruiz@nusd.org

Arthritis Foundation

It's that time of year and we are excited about the Arthritis Foundation's Walk to Cure Arthritis event on Saturday, May, 30, 2015 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. We are looking for student volunteers to assist us with various assignments such set-up, clean-up, registration, refreshments, course monitors and many more opportunities. 

I have attached an event flyer for posting on a board or in a newsletter and the flyer has my contact information for students to sign-up. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive community service hours and make a positive impact in the lives of those living with arthritis. Please contact Cecilia Haywood at mailto:chaywood@arthritis.org: 415-356-1230 or go online to learn more about this opportunity at www.sfwalktocurearthritis.kintera.org

Homeward Bound of Marin

We are often in need of volunteers to help us with a variety of needs. I look forward to working with students from Novato High School! For more information contact Dominique Legnitto, Volunteer Coordinator Homeward Bound of Marin at 415-382-3363 x212. The community service board has some current events posted.

New Beginning's Center Garden

Please join us for a Volunteer Garden Day at the New Beginning's Center Garden Saturday 9amto noon at 1399 N Hamilton Parkway. All volunteers welcome, bring your hat, a water bottle and your green thumb! Help to maintain the 30 rows of vegetables that produce food for the New Beginnings Center, our 80-bed transitional housing program serving homeless adults and our Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, a job training program.Volunteers will help to harvest vegetables, plant seeds, weed and maintain the garden. Please sign up at dlegnitto@hbofm.org. In the event of rain, volunteer project will be cancelled. For more information contact Dominique Legnitto, Volunteer Coordinator, Homeward Bound of Marin 415-382-3363 x212 or Check us out online at http://www.hbofm.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hbofm

My name is Ramona Polk. I'm an intern for John Morrison at the California Film Institute located in San Rafael. I'm emailing you in regards to filmmaking opportunities we have for students throughout the summer in a program known as SUMMERFILM. This will be a wonderful opportunity for students who plan on having a profession in the film industry after high school, or students who are simply creative and enjoy trying new things. We are offering three different programs for students pertaining to animation making, learning from professionals in the film industry, and curating an international film festival. Below I've attached a flyer along with a link to our website for more information. If you can, can you post this flyer around the school? If you need us to send you flyers please let me know.

Website Link: http://cfieducation.cafilm.org/summerfilm/

We are currently looking for families in and around Novato to host a high school exchange student from another country for one or two semesters during the upcoming 2015-16 school year.  In return, host families can learn about another culture, enjoy lifelong friendships with students, fulfill the dream of a young person, be an ambassador for America, have a great experience, and much more. 

 Host Families:

Accept a student into their home as a "son or daughter" for one or two semesters

Provide a bed and room (student can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender within a 4 years age difference)

Share 3 meals a day (if students choose to purchase school lunches it is their responsibility)

Receive local and regional support 24/7 for any needs (we have a 24 hour emergency hotline)

Claim a $50 per month deduction on their federal income taxes  

Students:

Are aged 15 to 18 (Grades 10-12)

Well screened

Speak English

Have their own spending money

Have full coverage health insurance

For more information about becoming a host family, here's a link to our host family web site.  www.ciee.org/highschool

When you get ready to fill out a host family application, please send an email to JordanJamesCIEE@gmail.com and I will guide you through the process.

Please feel free to forward this email to family, friends, colleagues, or anyone else who may be interested in learning more about hosting a foreign exchange student.

My organization, Shining Star Productions Incorporated (SSPI) is a local Novato production company that specializes in children's programs.  We are producing two summer camps this summer and are in need of student volunteers!

SSPI needs approximately 4 or 5 production assistants for this camp. Duties include video-taping & photographing the camp in action, being a runner & getting any on the spot needed items (so a licensed driver is good here - they can use my vehicle if needed), manning the first aid station, coordinating dropped-off pot luck food items, watching the kids at lunch break & watching the kids during the intermissions of the shows. * If I can locate a volunteer (or a few) who has video editing skills they will have an opportunity to create a short video of the camp and will receive producer credit on that video. 

Camp dates: Monday, July 13th thru Friday, July 17th, 8:30am to 5:15pm, except Show Day, Friday the 17th, we stay late till 10: pm!

Volunteers need to bring their packed lunches each day. A dinner will be provided to them on Show Day!

Location: Sinaloa Middle School, Novato

There will also be a volunteer meeting for this camp but the date & time is TBA later. For more information contact Kisstrin Cozier, Executive Director Shining Star Productions Incorporated

a non profit 501 (c) (3) public benefit organization, www.shiningstarinc.org  or call 415.300.5955  FLYER

Tutor:

I tutor students from elementary school to college in Mathematics. I work well with both gifted students, whose education I can accelerate past their grade level, as well those students to whom mathematics does not come naturally; tailoring my approach to their individual needs. Aside from my own deep interest and expertise in mathematics I am fully versed in current common core standards and can help children meet the standards set by it.

While attending UC Santa Cruz I also tutored students in advanced subjects such as complex analysis and topology and I've shepherded many students at the local College of Marin through their various math courses. You can reach me at either willpowelson@gmail.com or at 415.433.2211

Sakaide Exchange Program

If you are between the ages of 15 and 18 years old and a high school student, you may be eligible to travel to Japan this summer, 2015.  This is an established Sister City Program called Sausalito/Sakaide Exchange Program.  Opportunities also exist for hosting a Japanese student in your home for 10 days, in 2016.  Interested students or parents, please contact Katy Bridges at gate5road@gmail.com, mobile 415-331-9661.  Application

Shining Star Productions Incorporated

SSPI "toe-tappingly" announces that registration is OPEN for The Young Americans Summer Camp 2015! This amazing camp is for students in grades 3 through 12 for the 2015/2016 school year. 

ON CAMPUS INFORMATION: 

Note: Campus events and dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact the specific campus or visit its website for more up-to-date information.

07-28-15 Colleges That Change Lives @ 7:00 PM CTCL Agnes Scott College; Allegheny College; Antioch College; Austin College; Beloit College; Birmingham-Southern College; Centre College; Clark University, Cornell College; Denison University; Earlham College; Eckerd College; Emory & Henry College; The Evergreen State College; Goucher College; Guilford College; Hampshire College; Hendrix College; Hiram College; Hillsdale College; Hope College; Juniata College; Kalamazoo College; Knox College; Lawrence University; Lynchburg College; Marlboro College; McDaniel College; Millsaps College; New College of  Florida; Ohio Wesleyan University; Reed College; Rhodes College; Southwestern University; St. John's College; St. Mary's College of California; St. Olaf College; University of Puget Sound; Ursinus College; Wabash College; Wheaton College (IL); Whitman College; Willamette University and Wooster, College for more information and directions to the events, visit www.CTCL.org and click on Events.

08/03-08/07/15 Your Future Depends on it 9:00 to 11:30 AM and 2:00-4:30 PM plan your visit and register at www.oregonprivatecolleges.com there will be no admission application fee when you visit 4+ campuses. The colleges are Concordia; Corban; George Fox; Lewis & Clark; Linfield; Maryhurst; Pacific; Reed; University of Portland; Warner Pacific and Willamette, Find out what Oregon private colleges and universities have to offer.

DO NOT pay any organization, company, or individual to apply for scholarships, for scholarship search assistance, or for access to scholarship lists. Legitimate scholarship programs never ask for an application fee. Beware of scholarship scams.

Google Global Science Fair Award

One $50,000 grand prize award will be given to the winner of Google's Science Fair. The winner and his/her family will also receive a 10 day trip to the Galapagos Islands. Additional cash awards will be given. For more information go to  www.googlesciencefair.com

DEADLINE:  May 18, 2015

Vocal performance, choral directing or choral composing and Arranging

Mayflower Choral Society Scholarship

The Ma flower Choral Society, parent to the Mayflower Chorus, is accepting applications for music scholarships of $250 or more for studies in vocal performance, choral directing or choral composing and arranging. Northern California student ages 16 and older can find scholarship information and forms at www.mayfl-5555owerchorus.org or may leave questions at 415-491-9110 Finalists must be available for an audition June 6.

DEADLINE:  May 19, 2015

This $1,000 scholarship will be administered through the Rotary Club of Ignacio CRITERIA: GPA 2.0 for more information visit the College and Career Center. 

DEADLINE:  May 20, 2015

Mount Holyoke Nomination (Female student class of 2016) ask your counselor to nominate you

Focus on Diversity is our fall overnight program for prospective student of color and students who have championed diversity causes at their school. Students who are chosen to participate in the transportation program will receive lodging, meals, and transportation assistance from their home city to Mount Holyoke College. The program will be from Sunday, November 8- Monday, November 9. They are looking for exception female senior; be open to pursuing education at Mount Holyoke; demonstrate outstanding academic performance, leadership, skills and co-curricular involvement and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

DEADLINE: May 22, 2015

Soroptimist International of Novato

Soroptimist International of Novato will award two $1,000 Outstanding Achievement Awards to students based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need. The application is available in the CCRC. For additional information; please call Kris Wiley at 871-8772.

Deadline: May 22, 2015

CSE Insurance Youth Scholarship

Civil Service Employees Insurance Company will award 12 scholarships to dependents of full-time or retired public employees. For more information go to www.studentscholarshipsearch.com

DEADLINE: May 23, 2015

A $1,000 scholarship is available to a student. For more information visit www.financialaidfinder.com/

DEADLINE:  May 25, 2015

National Restaurant Assoc. Education Fund Scholarships

National Restaurant Association Educational Fund (NRAEF) has multiple scholarships for seniors pursuing a career in restaurant or foodservice industry. For more information go online to www.nraef.org 

DEADLINE:  May 27, 2015

Rochester Institute of Technology

Camp for Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Students

Health Care Careers Exploration Camp for high school students entering grades 10-12^th

Students explore a range of career options in health care fields and learn about important issues in health care.  Campers participate in field trips, interact with health care professionals watch medical demonstrations and have hands on experiences in medical laboratory science, microbiology, nutrition and more. For questions email ntidoutreach@ntid.rit.edu details visit www.rit.edu/NTID/Outreach the camp is July 26-31, 2015

DEADLINE May 30, 2015

Caretenders Scholarship

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to the student who writes the best essay for more information visit  www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship Contest

A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded every month to a high school senior in a random drawing. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Students must apply each month for the next drawing at  www.colleges.niche.com/scholarship

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Fifth Month Scholarship

A scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a high school senior. Students can apply at  www.scholarshipexperts.com

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

L M Scholarship

A scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a high school senior by LM. Students can apply at  www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Junior & Seniors

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship

Multiple $1,000 to $2,000 scholarships are available to student athletes who have made positive contributions to their team & to a sport. CRITERIA: GPA 2.5, High School Seniors or juniors. For more information please visit www.positivecoach.org

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Women's Travel National College Essay Scholarship

Multiple scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 will be awarded to female high school seniors. Students can apply at  www.scholarships4students.com

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Rochester Institute of Technology

 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math Campers will use cool state -of- the-art technology to create a high tech gadget to take home, be a commander on an exciting mission to Mars, conduct laboratory experiments and more.  The camp is July 25-30, 2015 for more details visit www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlz or www.rit.edu/NTID/TechBoyz; for questions please email TechGirlz@ntid.rit.edu or TechBoyz@ntid.rit.edu

DEADLINE: May 31, 2015

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in animation. Information available at www.animationcareerreview.com 

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in fashion. Information available at www.fashion-schools.org 

 The Fraser Institute will award scholarships of $500, $1,000, or $1,500 to the winners of an essay contest. For more information go to www.fraserinstitute.org

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

National Academy of Future Physicians Scholarship

One full tuition medical school scholarship and two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in medicine. Information available at www.FutureDocs.com 

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2014

Rachel Carson Book Award

Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; will give a $1,000 scholarship to a high school student who plans to attend their university. This is the Rachel Carson Book Award. CRITERIA:  female planning on majoring in science or English. For more information go to www.chatham.edu

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

NCPGA Foundation (Northern California Profession Golf Association)

Jim Langley Scholarship Fund

The scholarship is made up of two equal awards of $2,000 each to a deserving male and female recipient. Eligibility high school senior; reside within the boundaries of the Northern California PGA Section; participate in minimum of six tournaments per year; applied and accepted at an accredited college or university  hold a GPA of 2.. For more information and an application go to www.ncpgafoundation.org

DEADLINE: June 1, 2015                        

Odenza Vacation Scholarship

A $500 award is available to a student with the best essay.  More information available at www.studentscholarships.org and type in odenza

DEADLINE: June 2, 2015

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of this short essay contest.  CRITERIA: GPA 2.5 for more information go to www.articchiropracticfairbanks.com 

DEADLINE:  June 2, 2015

A $1,000 AIU Scholarship will be awarded to a student based on his essay on a given topic. For more information go to www.abbottandfenner.com 

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2015

10 Words or Less Scholarship

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of these 10 words or less contest.  For more information go to www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2015

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship

Five $1,000 awards are available to students pursuing a career in the automotive market.  More information available at www.studentscholarships.org and type in global automotive afterrmarket

DEADLINE: June 15, 2015

Big Sun Scholarship

A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student athlete to help them pursue their academic career. For more information go to www.bigsunathletics.com 

DEADLINE:  June 19, 2015

Thomas Morton Memorial Scholarship

The Northern California Carpenters Union/ Thomas A. Morton Memorial Scholarship Foundation have one $5,000 scholarship which will be awarded in a random drawing.  For more information go to  www.local22.org/2015-scholarship

DEADLINE: June 29, 2015

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

Multiple awards will be available for students interested in automotive career. A single application qualifies students for multiple awards. CRITERIA: GPA 3.0 Information is available online at www.automotivehalloffame.org and click on Education  

DEADLINE:  June 30, 2015

BBG Communications Scholarship

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student. For more information go to www.studentscholarships.org and type in BBG communications scholarship

 DEADLINE:  June 30, 2015

ESSAY

Do-Over Scholarship

A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of this short essay contest. For more information visit www.scholarshipexperts.com

DEADLINE: June 30, 2015

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior. For more information visit www.forkliftpartsincalifornia.com

Amateur artists can submit an illustration to win an award of $500 up to $5,000. Information available online at www.writersofthefuture.com

DEADLINE:  June 30, 2015

L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future

Submit a story up to 17,000 words to win an award ranging from $500 to $5,000. Information available online at www.writersofthefuture.com

San Francisco State University Berry & Vera Clanton Scholarship

Multiple scholarships of varying amounts will be awarded to students based on their financial need. For more information, go to www.chegg.com 

DEADLINE:  June 30, 2015

JULY 2015:

Psychic Phenomena

Interested in the paranormal? The Eileen J. Garrett scholarship is designed to assist a student attending an accredited college or university who wishes to pursue the academic study of the science of parapsychology. The scholarship is from $1,000 to $3,000. Applicants must demonstrate a previous interest in parapsychology by including a sample of writings on the subject. Letters of reference are required from individuals familiar with the applicant's work and or studies in parapsychology.

            You receive a notice in the mail that "guarantees" financial aid for your graduating high school student. In exchange for an advance fee, scholarships, grants and fantastic financial aid packages are yours for the taking. Is this perfect timing?

            With tuition bills skyrocketing and room-and-board costs going through the roof, students and their families are looking for creative ways to fund a college education. While there are companies that provide lists of scholarships for an advance fee, no legitimate company will guarantee or promise scholarships or grants.

            Be wary of companies that offer a money-back guarantee but attach conditions that make it impossible to get a refund. Often "success stories" may be nothing more than paid testimonials. Steer clear of high-pressure salespersons who say you can't get their information anywhere else or that you must act and pay immediately or risk losing the "opportunity."

            Check with you high school counseling office for a list of scholarships, grants and aid that match the student's profile and qualifications. College or career school financial aid offices may also be a good source of information, including websites to assist you in your financial aid search.

More information is available through the Marin County district attorney's consumer protection unit at 473-6495 or through its website at www.co.marin.ca.us/da

*NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT ENDORSE THESE ORGANIZATIONS WE ONLY PROVIDE THE INFORMATION