Academics
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
UCB will award 30 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 3 scholarships of up to $10,000 to people living with epilepsy, their family members, and caregivers pursuing higher education.
IAAI – Iowa Scholarship
Each year, the Iowa Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) awards two one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Each scholarship is disbursed in two installments: $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester. Award checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and the educational institution.
Applicants must be Iowa residents and must be accepted to or currently enrolled, either online or in residence, at a nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study leading to a career in one of the following fields:
- Fire Service
- Fire Science
- Law Enforcement
- Law
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Fire Protection Technology
- Insurance
Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply.
The scholarship application is attached to this email. It may also be accessed on our website at:
https://www.iowaiaaichapter.org/
DEADLINE: March 30th
The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship
The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™ program helps people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) or their immediate family members to pursue further education. Whether you’re continuing your education or exploring a new career, you can apply to receive $10,000 to help cover educational expenses.
Deadline: February 1, 2027
2025-2026 AHS Musical Tryouts – December 17th!
Students interested in trying out for the AHS musical for the 25-26 school year should report to the Choir room from 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 17th.
Elam Baer and Janis Clay Epilepsy Scholarship
The Elam Baer and Janis Clay Epilepsy Scholarship is offering up to 10 awards of $1,500 each to high school seniors, graduates, or current college undergraduates who have an epilepsy or seizure diagnosis.
Join the Assumption Knight Players as they present: FINDING NEMO JR. – December 5th and 6th
Free After School Program in Film and Media for Youth in the Quad Cities
FreshFilms, is a non-profit organization offering a free after-school program for teens and young adults interested in filmmaking, media, and tech.
Our program provides hands-on experience in film, TV, entertainment, and social media where students can work on professional projects, gain industry knowledge, and develop valuable skills. In the summer, students are offered a paid-internship on a feature film set as well!
We run one of our programs out of the YWCA in Rock Island (513 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201) and it’s open to all youth aged 14 – 18 in the Quad Cities.
Seeking Volunteers for Festival of Trees this year!
Please click link below if you are interested in volunteering!
https://www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/volunteer
Student Hunger Drive!
AHS will be having a pick-up truck at the stadium this Friday, October 24th, between 5-7pm collecting canned food for the Student Hunger Drive! Donate some cans and help Assumption Student Council kick off the Student Hunger Drive and fight hunger in our community!