2010 GPACAC Scholarship

Postmark Deadline - February 28, 2010

CLICK HERE for the Scholarship Guidelines & Application

The Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling (GPACAC) is a tri-state/regional organization serving high school counselors and college admissions professionals in the states of Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Dedicated to encouraging, advocating, and facilitating equal access to post-secondary education, GPACAC fosters communication among students, families, and colleges/universities. GPACAC is one of 23 affiliates of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).

Consistent with our mission, GPACAC is offering three non-renewable $1,000 scholarships for students graduating from high school in May/June 2010. One winner from each GPACAC member state - Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma - will receive the one-time award. The scholarship will be issued to the college or university in which the student has enrolled.

To be eligible, students must:

• Be a May/June 2010 high school graduate
• Attend high school in Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma
• Have an ACT Composite score of 22 - 28 or SAT equivalent.
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

To apply for the scholarship:

• Review the Scholarship Guidelines and complete the application form
• Attach three copies of an original essay on the topic provided (500 word maximum)
• Request that your counselor complete the academic section of the application and supply an official copy your transcript, including GPA and ACT and/or SAT.
• Send all requested materials in one packet by the February 28, 2010 deadline.

Essays will be judged on content, originality, and grammar. The academic section will be viewed as supportive documentation. Applications and all materials must be postmarked by February 28, 2010. Winners and their counselors will be notified in April. Counselors of scholarship recipients will be offered a registration fee waiver to attend GPACAC's Annual Conference (April 2011) in Overland Park, Kansas.

Any scholarship questions may be directed to Dr. Vicki J. Schaeffer: vschaeffer@ou.edu or 405-325-0175.

General GPACAC questions may be directed to Mary Catherine Newman, GPACAC Executive Assistant: greatplainsacac@gmail.com.