JA Build Your Future

JA Build Your Future is a new app that helps teens, their parents and teachers break down the cost of achieving young people's career goals into real, easy-to-understand numbers.

Created jointly by Junior Achievement USA and PwC, JA Build Your Future helps teens explore potential future income from a desired career and evaluate the cost of post-secondary education to help them make informed decisions.

In JA Build Your Future,teens can assess more than 100 careers, see what levels of education are required, then calculate the cost of education. Teens can then adjust the level of money they and their parents may contribute, combined with student loans they may need to secure. At the end of the exercise, teens are given a Return on Investment (ROI) score between 1 and 5. The score helps teens and their parents create a roadmap for success that will take them from choosing a career to calculating the cost of achieving it.

JA Build Your Future works on Apple and Android phones and tablets. Get the app now at Google Play or download JA Build Your Future for Apple iPhone or iPad now! You may also use the online version of this app.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Prudential Sprit of Community Awards

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program was created in 1995 by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level.

The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Over the past 19 years, more than 370,000 young Americans have participated in the program, and more than 100,000 of them have been officially recognized for their volunteer efforts.

We promote great deeds for youngsters across the United States of America, and welcome entrants also from across the world. Our list of extra locations is found below.

If you would like to find out more about us, do not hesitate to contact us .
 

How does the program work?

In the United States, each program year begins in September, when information and application instructions are mailed to all middle level and high schools in the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., and to the following officially designated local organizations:

• Girl Scout councils
• County 4-H organizations
• American Red Cross chapters
• YMCAs
• Affiliates of HandsOn Network

Through these schools and local organizations, students are encouraged to complete an online application by November 4.

Local Honorees are selected at participating schools and organizations in November. From these winners, an independent judging organization names the top middle level and high school volunteer in each state and Washington, D.C. Results are announced in early February. Then, 10 National Honorees are chosen by a panel of prominent public figures, and announced at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., in May. 
 

Who is eligible?

 Any young person who:

• is in grades 5-12 as of November 4,
• is a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.,
• has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application, and
• submits a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by November 4.

Read Frequently Asked Questions about Eligibility.

What qualifications must be met?

The application must:

• describe an individual's community service activity or an individual's significant leadership in a group activity that has taken place during the previous year,
• be completed and submitted to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by November 4, and
• be certified by the principal of a middle level or high school or the head of an officially designated local organization. These individuals should review implementation instructions carefully.

What do honorees win?

• Students chosen as Local Honorees receive a Certificate of Achievement from their schools or organizations. Those who qualify (50 hours of service for age 14 and younger, 100 hours for those older) also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award.
• State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for national recognition events.
• National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their schools or organizations, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a non-profit, charitable organization of their choice.

 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca-Cola System. Scholarship recipients excel academically and in service to others. Most Coca-Cola Scholars share a passion for social justice and many have overcome tremendous challenges to pursue their dreams.

High school seniors throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for one of our four-year, achievement-based scholarships. The application deadline is October 31.

 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs.

THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 26th class in 2014, the Foundation has provided over 5,400 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $54 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Click here to apply by October 31!

Horatio Alger Scholarship Program

HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Deadline: October 25, 2014

 

Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program 

 

106 $22,000 Scholarships Awarded Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Association

 

As one of the nation's largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many aid programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger program also seeks students who have a commitment to use their college degrees in service to others.

The National Scholarship Program is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. during the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference.

Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship Program

50 $7,000 Scholarships Awarded Funded through the generosity of the O Wayne Rollins Foundation

The Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Georgia who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

 

 

For more information please visit: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm

 

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Apply to Be a Disney Dreamer

The application process has officially begun for the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy. Potential Dreamers may apply for a chance to be one of 100 students selected to participate in the program. Students must be between the ages of 13-19, living in the United States and enrolled in high school grades 9-12 when applying.

Disney seeks students with a winning combination of attributes that reflect strong character, a positive attitude and the persistence to take advantage of opportunities.

Key Attributes:

• Intellectually Curious – Creative and quick-witted
• Compassionate – Giving, especially to those who need assistance
• Courageous – Brave and spirited, a survivor who overcomes obstacles
• Leader – The "go-to" person, pursues ideas with passion

Attitude:

• Dreams about the future
• Exhibits a positive approach to life
• Remains grateful and humble
• Takes advantage of resources

Does this sound like someone you know? Direct them to this page, for now is the time for a dreamer to get the tools to help make his or her dream come true—in the Disney Dreamers Academy class of 2015!

Applications will be accepted from April 1 through October 31, 2014. Click here to apply online.