The selection committee is looking for exceptional students who are planning to pursue a degree in science, mathematics, or engineering.  Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2012.  

Contact Karen Bellina at kbellina@denverfoundation.org or call 303-996-7348.

Complete the application, write an essay and have an acceptable GPA.  

The scholarships can be used for any ag-related advanced education.

Applications can be found at www.fruita-coop.org and are due April 1

For more information contact mark@fruitacoop.com or alex@fruitacoop.com.

Bring Your ““A”” Game to Work *

Introduction and Attitude ~ Feb 6

At this workshop learn what it means to be an active participant in the world of work and how to be the employee every employer wants to hire and retain.

Attendance ~ Feb 13

Be there or be square! Show up on time, every time. No excuses.

Appearance ~ Feb 27

Does how you dress matter? Will how you dress impact how people treat you? Dress for the part you want to play.

Ambition ~ Mar 5

The more you know, the more you grow ~ and oh the places you can go!

Accountability ~ Mar 12

Choose the difficult right over the easy wrong.

Acceptance ~ Mar 19

Play by the rules ~ whether you like them or not or agree with them or not. Rules are there for a reason.

Appreciation ~ Mar 26

Appreciation moves mountains.

Money, Money, Money ~ Apr 2

No matter what anyone tells you, money matters. This session will give you the basics of money management/budgeting as well as an idea of how much money you need to live independently.

When: Dates listed above; time 3:00 pm –– 5:00 pm Where: Delta Workforce Center Conference Room

206 Ute Street, Delta, CO 81416 Who: Youth ages 16-25

For information and reservations, please call Melissa at 874-5781

* Attendance at ALL sessions is required. Missing even one session may result in being dropped from the class and certification not being awarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Program with Auxiliary Aides and Services available

Read the following blog.  Insightful and challenging!

Home School Insights: The Best Math Curriculum (A Theme Unit in 3 Lessons).

http://www.act.org/news/use/email/0112.html

DMEA (Delta Montrose Electric Association
2012 Scholarships from DMEA, Tri-State, Basi Electric and RMEL

Deadline for the application is Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.  Vision students must turn in the application in person to the DMEA Montrose office (11925 6300 Rd.) or mail to Alex Shelley, DMEA, P.O. Box 910, Montrose, CO 81402.

You may obtain applications directly from DMEA by contacting:  alex.shelley@dmea.com

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Problem Gambling   Coalition of Colorado scholarship poster contest

Please go to the following address for details and application:  problemgamblingcolorado.org or contact Amber Bunch, PGCC Executive Director at 303-662-0772.

All Colorado high school and college students are welcome to participate.

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Mensa Education & Research Foundation 2011-2012 Scholarship Essay Contest

Open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education in Fall 2012 for awards of $300-$1,000.

For entry forms with essay rules visit http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships and download an entry form for your area zip code.Essays must be postmarked no later than Jan 15, 2012.

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Best Buy Scholarships for students in grades 9-12.  Apply from Dec. 26, 2011-Feb. 15, 2012 online:  www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com

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County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program

www.csoc.org

Scholarships are open to Delta and Montrose County students for the 2012 school year.  Get a copy of the application from the above site and mail it to the Sheriff’s office of the appropriate county.  If you have questions, call Valorie Hipsher at 720-344-2762.