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Nominate a Teacher Today!

​BARNES & NOBLE
​"MY FAVORITE TEACHER"
CONTEST
Students write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter (500 words or less, in English and submit to this page) sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. The student who writes the winning essay, poem, or thank-you letter will receive a certificate of recognition and a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card. The winner of the "Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year" award will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a special event at a Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5,000 as well. 
This contest is open from 2/14-3/14, and is online only.

News and ​Announcements:
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​ONGOING
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIPS - ACADEMIC WORKS

The Larry H. and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship  is a generous scholarship to students who meet the criteria. It aims to help those who demonstrate a financial need through FAFSA and when possible, help students whose ethnic background is under-represented in higher education in Utah and those who are first generation college students. More information can be found at utah.academicworks.com. ​​
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​SENIOR
SCHOLARSHIP
SPOTLIGHT

23-Feb MOODY'S MEA MATH (M3) CHALLENGE Juniors, Seniors A mathematical modeling contest. Through participation, students gain the experience of working in teams to tackle a real-world problem under time and resource constraints akin to those faced by industrial applied mathematicians. During Challenge Weekend, your team will have 14 hours to solve the problem. https://m3challenge.siam.org/  $500 - $20,000
 
28-Feb WELLS FARGO ACADEMIC LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP The Wells Fargo Academic Leaders Fellowship Program is a highly selective, full scholarship for Pell-eligible high school seniors. The scholarship will be awarded to 20 high school seniors in 2018, with the intent of promoting their academic excellence and leadership development through college graduation.
Selected Fellows will be eligible for up to five years of funding to complete their bachelor’s program. Fellows will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, Fellows will be paired with a mentor within the field of study and industry that they wish to pursue. https://www.wfalfp.org/​ 

28-Feb ECO-HERO AWARDS Ages 8 - 16 To recognize successful environmental initiatives. Judged on: originality, impact on the environment, use of outside resources, organization, difficulty, degree of success, longevity of project impact. www.actionfornature.org  Cash prizes

28-Feb TEENDRIVE365 VIDEO CHALLENGE Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving. http://teendrive365inschool.com/teens/video-challenge   $1000 - $15,000
 
28-Feb YOUTH FOUNDATION GRANTS Seniors For students who are US citizens, seeking higher education at an accredited four-year U S college or university. Must show a 3.5 + or better grade average and should document financial need. http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/  $2500 - $4000 renewable
​Young Humanitarian Award
Check out Youthlinc and their awesome service opportunities in our state and all over the world. 
Scholarship Deadline is
​March 1st!!

Counseling Center Personnel

Kari Gardner - Counselor M-Z
801-278-9460 ext. 104
kgardner@ames-slc.org

Wendy Phillips - Counselor A-L
801-278-9460 ext. 105
wphillips@ames-slc.org

Susan McHenry - Counseling Secretary
801-278-9460 ext. 108
smchenry@ames-slc.org
Academy for Math Engineering and Science
5715 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: 801.278.9460 Fax: 801.277.3527
Hema Katoa - Dean of Students
801-278-9460 ext. 110
hkatoa@ames-slc.org

Jowee Upshaw - Registrar
801-278-9460 ext. 107
jupshaw@ames-slc.org
​​If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions for this website
please feel free to call, send an email, or visit the counseling office. 
We look forward to hearing from you!