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North Carolina homeschooler wins $4,000 award

November 23rd, 2011

Trevor Phillips of Cary, North Carolina, recently won a $4,000 college scholarship in the 12th annual scholarship competition held by homeschool curriculum supplier Sonlight Curriculum.

Phillips loves guiding others in musical worship. He leads the worship team for his own youth group and another local youth group, and leads worship for monthly gathering of regional churches. With a passion for music and worship that shines through all he does, Trevor longs to help create environments where fellow students encounter the living God.

Trevor is a skilled communicator who also enjoys acting. He has performed in many community plays, an educational video and a commercial. He teaches guitar lessons, helps lead a prayer group and Bible study, serves on the leadership team for his youth group, volunteers at a youth sports camp in the summer and has been a positive influence on short-term mission trips.

The 13 winners of the 12th annual scholarship competition from Sonlight Curriculum represent diverse geographic regions from Kansas to Central Asia. They include four National Merit Semifinalists, an Eagle Scout and nationally award-winning musicians, scientists and communicators.

According to the scholarship committee, the students demonstrate exceptional character, are active in their communities, and display leadership, a heart for learning and creativity.

Over half of the group earned near perfect scores on the ACT and SAT. All have studied at least five Sonlight programs and many have used Sonlight since Kindergarten.

“While my goal is to raise up kids who love to learn by making education interesting, the result has been students of the highest caliber," said Sarita Holzmann, Sonlight’s president and co-founder. “We choose from a field of bright and accomplished students who are already world-changers.”

Sonlight is the only homeschool curriculum company to offer a college scholarship to any institution the winner chooses.

The company has awarded $788,500 to graduates from 12 countries and 32 states since the beginning of the scholarship program in 2000.

“I count it a joy to give back to students and their families in a tangible way,” said Holzmann. “I am eager to see them build on their education to impact others as productive citizens and servant leaders.”

Visit www.sonlight.com/scholarships.html for more homeschool scholarship information. The deadline for 2012 applications is Dec. 7.

Kansas homeschooler wins $4,000 award

November 20th, 2011


Wichita homeschooler Joshua E. Whitman recently won a $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) college scholarship in the 12th annual scholarship contest held by Christian homeschool curriculum supplier Sonlight Curriculum.

Whitman began Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, this semester with a major in mechanical engineering.

A National Merit Semifinalist, Whitman scored a perfect 800 on the Math section of his SAT. He has used Sonlight Curriculum for many years. Whitman loves to learn and reportedly fills stacks of paper with original mathematical proofs, theories, ideas, studies and casual inquiries.

He is the two-time recipient of the coveted My Own Creation award at the Wichita State Shocker Mindstorm Challenge. Whitman has also helped lead his BEST Robotics Competition team to the top prize in the national competition.

A Lego Mindstorms mentor and a counselor at Wichita State University's Lego Engineering Summer Camp, Whitman enthusiastically and patiently guides younger students. After college, Whitman plans to pursue graduate school and help others through engineering and technology.

The 13 winners of the 12th annual scholarship competition from Sonlight Curriculum represent diverse geographic regions from Kansas to Central Asia. They include four National Merit Semifinalists, an Eagle Scout and nationally award-winning musicians, scientists and communicators.

According to the scholarship committee, the students demonstrate exceptional character, are active in their communities, and display leadership, a heart for learning and creativity.

Over half of the group earned near perfect scores on the ACT and SAT. All have studied at least five Sonlight programs and many have used Sonlight since Kindergarten.

“While my goal is to raise up kids who love to learn by making education interesting, the result has been students of the highest caliber," said Sarita Holzmann, Sonlight’s president and co-founder. “We choose from a field of bright and accomplished students who are already world-changers.”

Sonlight is the only homeschool curriculum company to offer a college scholarship to any institution the winner chooses.

The company has awarded $788,500 to graduates from 12 countries and 32 states since the beginning of the scholarship program in 2000.

“I count it a joy to give back to students and their families in a tangible way,” said Holzmann. “I am eager to see them build on their education to impact others as productive citizens and servant leaders.”

The deadline for 2012 applications is Dec. 7, 2011. Please go to www.sonlight.com/scholarships.html for more homeschool scholarship information.

Washington homeschool student wins $4,000 award

November 17th, 2011


Homeschooler Kira Clark recently won a $4,000 ($1000 per year for four years) college scholarship in the 12th annual scholarship competition held by homeschool curriculum supplier Sonlight Curriculum.

Clark hails from North Bend, WA, and is in her first semester at Patrick Henry College  where she is preparing for a life of political service.

She first discovered her love of serving others a through her work with Operation Christmas Child. Over the past years, Clark has raised significant money for this cause and spoken at Kiwanis and AWANA clubs, local business and church groups to encourage participation. Her efforts have resulted in many hundreds of boxes of Christmas gifts being shipped to needy children around the world.

Clark also competes in the NCFCA (a national speech and debate league for homeschoolers), where she has received high honors at regional and national competitions. She joined her love of debate and service to spearhead a youth campaign to fight a state ballot initiative to legalize physician assisted suicide.

Clark has used Sonlight since middle school. Along with many other volunteer endeavors, she enjoys long distance running, swing dancing, skiing and showing her family's Alpacas.

Clark is one of 13 homeschool students who were awarded a total of $92,000 in scholarships from Sonlight in 2011.

The winners of the 12th annual scholarship competition from Sonlight Curriculum represent diverse geographic regions from Central Asia to Kansas. They include four National Merit Semi-Finalists, an Eagle Scout and nationally award-winning musicians, scientists and communicators.

According to the scholarship committee, the students demonstrate exceptional character, are active in their communities, and display leadership, a heart for learning and creativity.

Over half of the group earned near perfect scores on the ACT and SAT. All have studied at least five Sonlight programs and many have used Sonlight since Kindergarten.

“While my goal is to raise up kids who love to learn by making education interesting, the result has been students of the highest caliber," said Sarita Holzmann, Sonlight’s president and co-founder. “We choose from a field of bright and accomplished students who are already world-changers.”

Sonlight is the only homeschool curriculum company to offer a college scholarship to any institution the winner chooses.

The company has awarded $788,500 to graduates from 12 countries and 32 states since the beginning of the scholarship program in 2000.

“I count it a joy to give back to students and their families in a tangible way,” said Holzmann. “I am eager to see them build on their education to impact others as productive citizens and servant leaders.”

For more information about the Sonlight scholarship program, visit www.sonlight.com/scholarships.html

Just added NEW items to the Sonlight Christmas sale

November 16th, 2011
Don't miss the NEW items we've just added to the Sonlight Christmas sale. Hurry to take advantage of very limited quantities on some clearance items and enjoy 70 % off gifts while they last at www.sonlight.com/christmas. Classic preschool fun, books to drive away the winter blues and fabulous educational gifts are waiting for you--along with a fun video featuring our very own Sonlight Scrooge.  Enjoy!

Sonlight Christmas sale--Items as low as 70% off!

November 11th, 2011
Sonlight Curriculum's Christmas sale is here! And no one is more excited than Scrooge himself. Click the video link to find out why: 
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Save big on educational gifts: customer favorites at rare sale prices, books at 70% off, music and art gifts, Sing the Word CDs for every family on your list … and more. Squelch those bah-humbugs with savings to remember:

Share this link with friends looking for good deals on quality gifts that encourage learning and fun!
Now hurry to the sale before Scrooge changes his mind!

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