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Scholarships

Abbott and Fenner will award a $1,000 scholarship to a junior or senior. Applicants must write a 500-1,000 word essay about career and life goals. Apply at: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php. Deadline is June 14th.
KACRAO scholarship will award four $500 scholarships to Kansas seniors. Criteria include a 3.25 GPA or better and leadership roles. Apply at: https://kacrao.memberclicks.net/kacrao-scholarship. Deadline is March 15th.
Lockheed Martin scholarship will award two hundred $10,000 scholarships. Criteria include a 3.5 GPA or better, majoring in a STEM specific field, and having financial need. Apply at: https://lockheedmartin.com/scholarship. Deadline is March 12th.
The BBB Student of Integrity Award Scholarship will award three $2,000 scholarships. Criteria include students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity, and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community. Apply at: bbb.org/kansas-plains. Deadline is March 8th.

Silver Lake ACT test

Any junior and senior that is taking the ACT test here at Silver Lake needs to remember a few important dates
- February 13
  - 9:40 all students must attend the pre-administration session in the computer lab, students that attend Washburn Tech and are taking the ACT will complete this at 11:40
- February 20
  - ACT test starting promptly at 8:00 in the computer lab

Topeka Youth Commission

The Topeka Youth Commission is a group of young people, ages 14 through 21 who are collectively involved in the community in a number of ways. This group is committed to giving young people a voice in their community through engagement and advocacy. Applications can be found at: tiny.cc/topekayouth

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