The Sidney herald., 1959-09-16
The Sidney Hsrald--l3
Wednesday. Sept. 10. 1859
Gives Facts
On Scholarship
By Robert Koftan

BY Robert Koftan
The advancements of science
have complicated the lives of all
of us, particularly of the young
people now attending our schools.
Before them lies a life of greater
competition for jobs requiring a
higher level of training and educa-
ton along with an increasing cost
of schooling. Today there are more
than 3 million people attending
| college and by 1870 the enrolment
is expected to reach 6 million.
Therefore, the problem of provid-
ing financial help is becoming
| acute.
The National Defense Education
| Act provides for a student loan
fund which makes it possible for
qualifying students to borrow up
to SIS, 1000 for higher education. This
will provide the means for many
needy and deserving students -
obtain further education, but in
| addition to this, scholarships n
perhaps the most important form
of financial help. There are over
23o, scholarships available
throughout the country; however,
many are very restricted and re-
gicnal in nature.
state, and local level. In our own
city a number of academic scha-
arships have been made available
and more are in the planning stage.
Establishment of a scholarship Is
a wise investment and an oppor-
tunity to serve the future Of our
youths. If you are interested in set
ting up a scholarship fund, SON
tact Sidney Schools.
Following is a list Of Sidney
scholarships available:
Sidney Montana Education
Association
KiwaniS
Wome,o of the Moose
Elks
Richland County Home Demon
stration Council
Chamber of Commerce
P. E. O..
Future Teachers of America
Many students were awarded
academic scholarships last year,
and are taking advantage of them
this fall. Here is a partial list OF
scholarship winners:
DeAnne Atchison, P. E. o.; Ruth
Browning, Eastern Mintana Col
lege of Education; Dorothy Moe,
Chamber of Commerce; Lynn Nell
son, Carroll College; Judy Johnson
Concordia College, Kiwanis,
Future Teachers of America, Elks;
Lorna Mikelson, Montana State
College, Alumni Scholarship; DON
ma Nelson, Women of the Moose;
Dale Hill, Montana State College;
Esther Vallejo, Eastern Montana
College of Education; Audrey
Dombrosky, Eastern Montana Col
lege of Education, Freshman, Hon
orary Scholarship; a joint Montana
Education Association, Chamber
of Commerce, and Kiwanis Schol-
arship; Keith Groshart, Sidney
Montana Education Association
Not everyone can qualify for a
scholarship but many more could
meet the requirements by adopt
ing a plan and working at it. Here
are some suggestions:
ID Plan your high school program
carefully. Certain required sub
jects are needed for entrance to
college.
90 Learn how to study. Good
study habits can result in higher
grades. Ask your teacher how to
develop effective study habits.
90 Make good grades. Most SCH
olarships require better than
average grades. Consult your
teachers for ways to eliminate
your weak spots.
"a Become a well-rounded in
dividual. Develop hobbies. Part
icipate in activities in school and
outside of school; however, do
not spread your energies too
thin.
90 Find out about scholarships
and their requirements. Consult
your teachers and counselors.
60 Prepare for scholarship ap-
plication early. Apply long be-
fore the deadline.
Cd Ask questions. Seek advice
from your counselors, Mrs. Mil
Ter, Mr.. Rattan, and Mr.. Kin
gerry; from your teachers and
parents, On any questions or
problems you may have.
Sidney organizations are actively
promoting higher levels of scholar
ship by contributing to scholarship
funds. This is a commendable SER
vice and one that will help Sidney
students to compete successfully
others throughout the coun-
try.