Monday, November 18, 2013

AT&T Scholarship

The AT&T Foundation has announced the continuation of their scholarship program with UNCF to provide scholarships for African-American students, who are dependents of current regular full-time employees of AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. Subsidiaries.
 Applicants must be a high school senior (planning to enroll in) or an undergraduate student attending any accredited two or four-year college or university. The candidates must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The applicants must be 26 years old or younger as of February 15, 2013. Children and dependents of senior managers and officers are not eligible.
The awards of $2,500 will be granted to recipients attending a four-year college or university while the recipients of a two-year college will receive $1,500. The scholarships will be awarded for the 2013-14 Academic year.
Lastly, the candidates must have a parent that is a current full-time employee of AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. Subsidiaries to be eligible for this program.
 
For more information, please click here.

WyzAnt Scholarship

WyzAnt Tutoring's third annual college scholarship contest is now open! Multiple prizes are up for grabs including a first place scholarship worth $10,000! The WyzAnt College Scholarship is available to students who plan to be enrolled in a four - year college or university sometime between August 1, 2013 and November 1, 2015.
To be considered, you must submit a 300 - word essay about how you will use your education to make an impact on others. Finalist selection will be based on votes from your email and social media contacts.

Please click here for more information.

Spotlight Performance Job Opportunity For Alumni!!




The successful candidate must:
Be able to work independently—with home access to a high-speed internet connection

Have very strong interpersonal, presentation, and general communication skills

Be computer literate, and be comfortable explaining, selling, and helping set-up and


deliver our application-based programs
Have tons of energy, creativity, and be enthusiastic about helping students and others


develop professional communication skills.
Have a bachelors degree, and 1-2 years related work experience

For more Information, please contact Mark Larsen at mlarsen@spotlightperformance.com

Thursday, November 7, 2013

2014 Student of Integrity Scholarship

 
 
 
2014 Student of Integrity Scholarship: Topic & Instructions1. Students must write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, based on the following topic:  The importance of the Better Business Bureau in today’s marketplace.  Students may write the essay in any form they wish. Judging will be based on how well students captured the essence of the topic and their creativity in responding.

Students must also submit the following:2. A copy of the student’s transcript.
3. A one page letter that explains the student’s leadership skills and community activities or service.
 
To obtain more information and apply, please visit: http://atlanta.bbb.org/2014-student-of-integrity-scholarship/


Young Entrepreneur Awards


NFIB YEF

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.

For more information please visit : http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Real Money, Real Life.


Student Launch Pad



Student Launch Pad is a one-on-one coaching program for students to discover and apply their purpose, passions, and strengths. Through our 7-week program, students identify what major, career, and/or college are best for them. They determine an action plan for their future on how to reach their goals, as well as learn interviewing and resume writing techniques. Visit www.StudentLaunchPad.com for more information or call 404-662-2205 to speak to Stephanie Shackelford, Director of Student Coaching.