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General Scholarship Deadline Don't be left in the dark. Students should apply for admission and scholarships prior to December 1st for fall 2018. [www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/nationalmerit/] National Merit Scholars Program It's no trick. We'll treat national merit finalists who choose Texas Tech to 100% cost of attendance. admissions.ttu.edu/nationalmerit [www.depts.ttu.edu/studentengagement/redraiderorientation/] Housing & Orientation Signups It'd be wicked great if your admitted students would begin signing up for housing and orientation.  University Student Housing Red Raider Orientation [www.ttu.edu/about/] Enrollment Update Texas Tech University is now home to 37,010 spirited Red Raiders. See more enrollment facts here. As a counselor, you’re not just helping your students find their college—you're probably helping them figure out how to pay for it too. No easy feat. That’s why we’ve collected some of our favorite (and easiest) awards with deadlines coming in the next few weeks and hope this can be a resource you can share with students and parents. Featured scholarships from College Press $2,000 Scholarship: No Essay College Scholarship Due Date: October 31 $1,000 Scholarship: You Deserve It Scholarship Due Date: October 29 $1,000 Scholarship: CollegeWeekLive Monthly Scholarship Due Date: October 31 $10,000 Scholarship: MyMozaic Scholarship Due Date: May 31, 2018 $1,000 Scholarship: Christian College EDGE Scholarship Due Date: July 31, 2018 $2,500 Scholarship: Christian College Scholarship Drawing Due Date: May 31, 2018 $10,000 Scholarship: ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship Due Date: December 15 $1,000 Scholarship: Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship Due Date: October 31 $500 Scholarship: CollegeXpress Refer-a-Friend Monthly Scholarship Due Date: Monthly     College Scholarships Guide: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships LendEDU’s Guide to College Scholarships - LendEDU lendedu.com College scholarships have become the most attractive way to pay for school. Learn about the scholarship market, common awards, and other options available.   Calling all 9th - 12th grade women and educators, as well as college women in tech!   2018 Aspirations in Computing award applications are open. Apply today for the opportunity to receive prizes and recognition for all that you do (or want to do) in computing.  For more than 10 years, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program has encouraged women’s pursuits in technology -- connecting them with inspirational peers and mentors, acknowledging their technical contributions, further preparing them to reach educational and career goals, and so much more. By Spring 2018, we aim to support and offer exclusive benefits to more than 10,000 AiC community members! You can help us reach this 10K milestone by spreading the word about the following AiC award opportunities for 9th-12th grade women and educators, as well as college women, to receive prizes and recognition for all that they do (or want to do) in computing! In this email:  NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award NCWIT Collegiate Award Spread the Word NCWIT Award for AiC: 9th-12th grade women The NCWIT Award for AiC honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology and encourages them to pursue their passions. The multi-tiered award structure includes designations at national and regional levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and all U.S. overseas military bases. Prizes Each National and Regional Affiliate Award winner, as well as each honorable mention, receives: recognition at a Regional Affiliate Award event* an engraved award for both her and her school scholarship and internship opportunities entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community various prizes, such as computing resources, gadgets, swag, and more In addition to the prizes listed above, each National Award winner receives cash and a trip to the National Award Celebration in March 2018, hosted by Bank of America; each recipient with a Certificate of Distinction designation receives various prizes and entry to the NCWIT AiC Community. * Regional Affiliate Award honorable mentions are invited to an award event at the discretion of the Regional Affiliate Award team. Application Details Students can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on November 6, 2017. The NCWIT Award for AiC is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, and Symantec.       Calling all 9th - 12th grade women and educators, as well as college women in tech!   2018 Aspirations in Computing award applications are open. Apply today for the opportunity to receive prizes and recognition for all that you do (or want to do) in computing.  For more than 10 years, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program has encouraged women’s pursuits in technology -- connecting them with inspirational peers and mentors, acknowledging their technical contributions, further preparing them to reach educational and career goals, and so much more. By Spring 2018, we aim to support and offer exclusive benefits to more than 10,000 AiC community members! You can help us reach this 10K milestone by spreading the word about the following AiC award opportunities for 9th-12th grade women and educators, as well as college women, to receive prizes and recognition for all that they do (or want to do) in computing! In this email:  NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award NCWIT Collegiate Award Spread the Word NCWIT Award for AiC: 9th-12th grade women The NCWIT Award for AiC honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology and encourages them to pursue their passions. The multi-tiered award structure includes designations at national and regional levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and all U.S. overseas military bases. Prizes Each National and Regional Affiliate Award winner, as well as each honorable mention, receives: recognition at a Regional Affiliate Award event* an engraved award for both her and her school scholarship and internship opportunities entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community various prizes, such as computing resources, gadgets, swag, and more In addition to the prizes listed above, each National Award winner receives cash and a trip to the National Award Celebration in March 2018, hosted by Bank of America; each recipient with a Certificate of Distinction designation receives various prizes and entry to the NCWIT AiC Community. * Regional Affiliate Award honorable mentions are invited to an award event at the discretion of the Regional Affiliate Award team. Application Details Students can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on November 6, 2017. The NCWIT Award for AiC is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, and Symantec.    Subject: Scholarships for High-Achieving Students   Dear Colleague: We hope you will encourage your students with outstanding academic records and strong leadership skills to apply for Boston University's merit-based scholarships. Trustee Scholarship -- Boston University's most prestigious full-tuition scholarship recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Students must submit two additional essays with their application for admission. Presidential Scholarship -- This four-year $20,000 scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. No additional application materials are required--all students need to do to be considered is apply for admission by the deadline. The application deadline for these scholarships is December 1, 2017. To learn more about the requirements of these scholarships and other merit awards offered by BU, please visit our website. Best wishes, John C. McEachern Director of Admissions 233 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215