Line Mountain Scholarship, 2009

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In March 1998, Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind lost several members of its Odyssey family in a tragic accident. Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind is proud to remember the young people from Line Mountain (Amanda Wehry, Toni Wehry, Tyrone Wehry, Jason Herrold, Kip Snyder, Toby Wiest, David Wiest and Chad Hain) through the awarding of an annual scholarship of $2,000 dollars to one Pennsylvania senior who most nearly embodies the spirit of, and demonstrates the creativity so coveted by Odyssey of the Mind. This scholarship will be paid directly to a post secondary institution toward the student's tuition, room and board, or school required fees. The scholarship is not based on financial need or academic performance. It is designed to allow students to demonstrate those talents, abilities and most of all, the CREATIVITY that Odyssey of the Mind values and cultivates in its participants.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Has been a member of any team(s) that have participated in regional competitions for three years or more. At least two of those years must have occurred in PA
• Application is not restricted to current participants. Documentation of participation is required.
• Is a high school senior or high school student who will be attending any post-secondary institution for the next academic year - allowing for students who will graduate early and not returning to high school.
• Is continuing his/her education and presents written acceptance from a post-secondary institution for the next academic year.
• Displays the Spirit of Odyssey of the Mind and submits a letter from a coach or contact person describing that spirit.
• In the event that the recipient cannot use the scholarship, it will go to a second choice beneficiary.
• Solves the following problem.

Drexel University Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship

Drexel University will award scholarships to Pennsylvania students who participate in the Pennsylvania Chapter of Odyssey of the Mind. The scholarship will be awarded in acknowledgement of demonstrated academic and creative success within the competition and throughout a student’s high school years. The award is a $5,000 tuition scholarship.

To be considered for a Drexel University Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship, an application for admission along with high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and letters of recommendation, must be on file with the Admissions Office by February 28th. A completed scholarship application indicating your intention to apply for this scholarship, and an essay/personal statement illustrating “what the Odyssey of the Mind experience has meant to you” should also be included. The scholarship application should be sent directly to the Mary Catalfamo, Scholarship Coordinator and Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, by February 28th.

Decisions concerning the Drexel University Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship will be made by March 15.

The Drexel University Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship is renewable for each year of the recipient’s undergraduate degree program, providing he/she is enrolled in a full-time-day undergraduate program at Drexel and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year. The Drexel University Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship is applied to annual tuition only. It is not applied to room and board, annual fees, or partial tuition rates.

Applicants not selected for this scholarship will be considered for other University scholarships and grants. If the recipient files the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and becomes eligible for other financial assistance, the amount of this award will become part of his/her total financial aid package. Notification of other financial assistance will be separate from notification of the Drexel University Odyssey of the Mind Scholarship.

Scholarship applications and questions can be directed via fax or email (please – no regular mail) to:

Mary Catalfamo
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions/Scholarship Coordinator
Drexel University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Suite 212
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: 215-895-6756
Fax: 215-895-5939
mkc28@drexel.edu

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Creative Opportunities Unlimited

Scholarships are available from Creative Opportunities Unlimited (COU).

Creative Opportunities Unlimited (COU) is an independent non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that rewards students who have demonstrated creative problem-solving skills, good sportsmanship, perseverance and teamwork. COU invites Odyssey of the Mind participants to apply for scholarships each year. Winners of the 2008 scholarships will be announced on the COU web site ( http://www.creativeopportunities.org/) by April 15, 2008. Applications must be received by Feb. 20, 2008.

Tom Kattouf Scholarship

This is a $500 scholarship given to a graduating senior at Altoona Area High School who has participated in Odyssey of the Mind. This scholarship is awarded annually to honor Tom Kattouf and to show appreciation for the years of hosting the State Finals Competition in Altoona.