2018 Student of Integrity Scholarships - Deadline Jan. 3rd

The Center for Character Ethics is proud to announce the call for entries for our 2018 Student of Integrity Scholarships. An annual awards program that selects and honors high school seniors who personify high character.

This year we are awarding SEVEN scholarships to graduating high school seniors which range from $1000-$3500. This includes TWO CTAE-specific scholarships for those students who want to choose a technical path.

The link to submit the entry and instructions is as follows:

http://go.bbb.org/atl-scholarship-form

The recommendation link is:

http://go.bbb.org/atl-recommendation-form  

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBEROctober 4, 2017 – January 3, 2018                              Scholarship Application Period
January 10, 2018 – February 2, 2018                           First Round of Judging
February 5, 2018                                                           Finalists Notified
February 9, 2018 – March 9, 2018                                Final Round of Judging
March 16, 2018                                                             Winners Notified

DEADLINEEntries must be submitted online by January 3, 2018.

QUESTIONSAny questions should be directed to Crystal McPherson at 404-419-8753 or scholarships@atlanta.bbb.org.

JA Commercial Guidelines

   JA Entrepreneurial Competition, Expo & Awards

JA Commercial Video_________________________________________________

Criteria

Ø  The video should grab the viewers’ attention and highlight the company’s product or service in an innovative way. The commercial should bring to life the benefits and use of your product in a way that will be memorable for viewers. 

Ø  The clip should clearly demonstrate how the product adds value/fulfills a need for the target market.  

Ø  The maximum time allocated for each commercial                 is 1 minute.

Ø  To submit please provide video in .mov, quicktime or mp4 file format to a large file sharing site like DROPBOX and email the link to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com by Friday, 01/12/18 at 12:00p.m.  Once received, videos will submitted to our judging panel for review. 

Guidelines

Ø  Please note: All videos must adhere to copyright protection guidelines. Students may not use copyright protected images, music, or references without express written permission. Any videos that include music copyright infringement will be denied. Please cite the music source (artist and song title) at the end of video even if the music is public domain or royalty free.

Ø  Commercial participants must include JA Company participants. Only original videos can be submitted and should not have been previously used for any other purpose.

Ø  Video should capture company name, innovative use of product, and state unit price.

Ø  When making your video, think of some of the best commercials you have seen – what made them the best and what made them memorable? Were they funny, innovative, or shocking? Did they tell a story? Did they speak to an experience you personally have felt?

Ø  For additional resources on making a video commercial consult the internet. There is a wealth of resources available to guide you in how to approach making a commercial advertisement. Be sure to project your voices loud when recording so all audio can be heard.    

Key Points Assessed by Judges

Ø  This year’s commercial judging will be done by a committee inclusive of JA of Georgia staff members. They will take into account the following:

o   Innovation

o   Creativity

o   Video Quality

o   Ability to communicate:

§  Benefits of product

§  How the product adds value/fulfills a need for the target market

Get ready for the Quick Pitch

JA 2017 Quick Pitch Competition

 

The Quick Pitch is a business plan competition where each student company has the opportunity to earn an additional $100 of investment capital. 

Each company will deliver a 4 minute presentation on their business concept, and present their written business plan before a panel of judges during the scheduled meeting held on December 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th. The panel of judges will evaluate the teams' ability to present on their ideas, and the feasibility of their business plan. Once the judges have observed the presentation, they will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide live feedback on integral changes the team should consider while fine-tuning their business plan. 

After the discussion takes place, based on a set criteria and thoughtful consideration, judges will jointly decide if the company should be awarded, $0, $50, $75, or the full $100.  Judges will then report back to JA the amount they awarded to the team and JA will deposit the funds into the teams' bank accounts. 

***Students, remember to dress for success and arrive early!***

Scholarship Fair - Nov. 29th

 

Scholarship Application (Seniors Only)

Click Here To Apply for the "I Am College Material" Scholarship by November 15th!

  

Individual Student Registration

Register for the 8th Annual Scholarship Fair Today!

One-Day Financial Literacy Program will introduce students to basic concepts on building good financial habits.

Filled with games and activities, the introduction to wealthy habits one-day program is designed to teach students about what gives an individual financial freedom and a general understanding of what it takes to achieve Wealthy Habits!

Topics covered include:
Earning Money
Paying Taxes
Budgeting
Saving for Emergencies
Investing
Compound Interest

One-Day Program Details

Cost: $30
Time: 9am-4pm
Who: Middle and High Schoolers

Where: Wealthy Habits- Dunwoody

 

Upcoming Dates: 

Sunday, December 17th- Ages 15+

Saturday, December 30th- Ages 11-15

Wednesday, January 3rd- Ages 11-15

Saturday, January 13th- Ages 15+

Register Today

Free College Workshop

Click here if you are having trouble viewing this message. You spoke, we listened. Youth United members said their biggest concern is college readiness. Join us Saturday, November 18th, as YU and United Way LINC young professionals come together to talk all things college. LINC young professionals are recent college grads who understand the proper tools to navigate through your upcoming college days. Gain knowledge from our panel discussion on topics of scholarships, school selections, testing and more. Plus take part in the networking breakfast session informing how to get started on the road to college prep as early as the 9th grade! Questions? Contact Claire Arnold at volunteer@unitedwayatlanta.org or 404-614-2917. Event Details Saturday, November 18th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. United Way Building – 1st Floor 100 Edgewood Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Parking Deck located behind the building. Entrance is on Auburn Avenue.