Creative Opportunities Unlimited (COU) offers a scholarship for students participating in the Odyssey of the Mind program.
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. Part of our mission is to seek sponsors to help us achieve our goals; another part is to seek applicants who meet this criteria. We believe that many participants in the Odyssey of the Mind program demonstrate these skills. Therefore, we invite participants to apply for scholarship opportunities that may be available to them.
Applications are available from the Schoharie High School guidance office and are due with COU by Feb. 20, 2019. Winners will be announced on the COU website, www.creativeopportunities.org, by April 15, 2019.
Scholarship awards may be applied toward the cost of obtaining an education at any university, college, community college, or specialized school. Only applications that are complete and received by the due date will be considered. Applications must be sent to Creative Opportunities Unlimited (COU); visit their website for more information and updates.
To become eligible, students must complete the original and one copy of the following:
- The application form
- A letter of recommendation by an Odyssey of the Mind coach, high school administrator, teacher or college professor. This is limited to one page, double-spaced or hand-printed.
- A response to the following three questions. The student’s response may take any form, format or style they wish, but should be limited to no more than 350 words for each question.
1. How has Odyssey of the Mind changed your life?
2. How will you continue to use what you have learned in Odyssey of the Mind in your day-to-day life?
3. How will you give back to Odyssey of the Mind so others may benefit from the program?
All inquiries, returned applications, and supporting materials must be directed to:
Creative Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.
Attn: Dan Semenza
1204 La Paloma Place
Lady Lake, FL 32159
MAGICENTER@aol.com
Thank you and good luck from Creative Opportunities Unlimited!