Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp

Morehouse College is offering a unique non-residential experience offered to Greater Atlanta High School students to expose them to the opportunities associated with entrepreneurship.  This two week summer program is designed to reach 25 high school students ages 15-18 in the Greater Atlanta area to introduce them to the concepts of entrepreneurship. 

The Application Deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2015

To access the application and more details about the opportunity, please click here

Kids Business Expo - DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday!

Kids Business Expo is a day-long event designed to give young entrepreneurs, age 12 – 18, the tools and knowledge to launch their own for profit or socially minded business.  Youth from across Georgia, and even a few international visitors, will gather at the Cobb Galleria Conventional Center on Saturday, February 7 to learn how to turn their dreams into a reality.

Junior Achievement of Georgia, JA Fellows Pavilion
Junior Achievement of Georgia, JA Fellows and Kids Business Expo have joined together to offer JA Fellows students a real-life trade show and expo experience. The JA Fellows Pavilion will feature 12 JA businesses and their products on the trade show floor. JA Fellows businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products to potential buyers.

JA Fellows companies to register your company as one of the 12 exhibitors, submit your co-exhibitor agreement and payment by Friday, 12/19/14 @ 6:00p.m. All trade booths are first come first serve! 

For additional information on Kids Business Expo including registration and schedule of events, visit http://kidsbusinessexpo.com/   

Sales Strategies

Potential Sales Venues

 

Students, below are some venues that you might want to take advantage of in order to maximize your individual and group selling.

High School Basketball Games

Check with your school administration to see if you can possibly set up a booth at your team's home games. This is a great selling opportunity as morale will be high and many members from the community will be present.

 

 

PTA/PTSA Meetings

 

PTA/PTSA meetings are the perfect places for you to sell your company product. Parents and teachers alike would love to support you and your company and there is no better time to target them than when they're under one roof.

 

 

Craft Fairs

Craft Fairs are the perfect opportunity for you to display and sell your handmade, personalized products. You will be surrounded by craftsmen who take pride in their work, and individuals who wish to support you. There are many craft fairs coming up in Atlanta that you and your company should take advantage of. For more information on craft fair events, you should visit: http://www.artscraftsshowbusiness.com/shows.aspx?state=GA


 

JA Fellows Day of Service

 

JA Fellows Day of Service

January 5, 2015

9am-12pm

 

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to give back, bond with students from other sites, and have fun?

 

Well, come join us at the JA Chick-fil-A Foundation Discovery Center on January 5, 2015. This year we will be revamping the Discovery Center. If you would like to attend please send your RSVP to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com.  

 



JA Fellows Outstanding Young Business Person Award

The Outstanding Young Business Person is a 9th-12th student who embraces opportunity and
entrepreneurship, has a clear desire to be a better person, promotes innovative thinking and continues to grow personally and professionally. We are looking for students who demonstrate growth over their JA Fellows experience. The OYBP will be able to acknowledge challenges they faced in their company and how they overcame those challenges. This person will display professionalism, great communication skills, and have in interest in pursuing a career in business.

There are two stages for this category:

o Part 1 – Essay & Student Resume submission

o Part 2 – In-person Interview

OYBP Part 1 - Essay
 The first part of the individual competition requires all interested students to e-mail a 250-500 word response to the statement below along with a current student resume by 8:00p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com.
 Responses are to be typed as a professional word document and included as an attachment.
 The students with the top responses will move onto the second phase consisting of an in-person
interview. Please, note that you have to be present the day of the competition for the interview. No
Skype or phone interviews will be permitted.

Essay Question
The JA Fellows theme this year is Striving for Excellence, please describe how YOU strive for excellence in the areas of Business excellence, Personal excellence, Academic excellence and Teamwork excellence. As a JA Fellow, you’ve had the opportunity to become a real entrepreneur. How has this experience impacted your personal growth as a young professional and how has this program influenced your post-secondary plans?

OYBP Part 2: Interview
 Interviews will take place at the annual competition in front of a panel of judges. Student must be
present the day of the competition (Skype or phone interviews are not permitted).
 Interviews will be a maximum of 10 minutes in length and may cover any aspect of your JA Fellows experience. Should any questions be asked about current events or trends (from a business perspective), all students will be given the same prior notice about the potential topics or questions.

JA Fellows 2015 Senior Scholarship

The JA Fellows Senior Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who best exemplify the passion and spirit of the JA Fellows program.

Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of the completed application, feedback from volunteers and staff, and demonstrated financial need.  Financial need is not a necessary component of the scholarship but could be a contributing factor. 

To access the 2015 application click here 

·         All application materials must be submitted together and sent via email, fax, or mail by 8:00pm Friday, February 13^th, 2015. 

o    Email: jafellowsdocs@gmail.com 

o    Fax: 404.843.3194  Please include a cover page ATTN: JA Fellows

o    Mail: JA of Georgia 460 Abernathy Road, Atlanta GA 30328 (postmarked date of February 11^th)

·        * Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.  

Become a Bank of America Student Leader

Bank of America is looking for the next generation of community leaders. If you are a junior or senior in high school with a passion for improving your community, we want to support you. 

As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs. 
To become a Student Leader, you must:

• Currently be a junior or senior in high school
• Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
• Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2015
• Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 12- July 17, 2015) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
• Be a student in good standing at your school
• Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator.

Please note, Bank of America employees or members of their family are NOT eligible for nomination. Family members include: spouse or domestic partner, child (including by adoption), parent, grandparent, grandchild, cousin, aunt, uncle, sibling, parent-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law of the employee or the employee’s spouse or domestic partner, as well as step relationships. 

For questions concerning this program, please call 1-800-218-9946.
The Application period is now open through January 31, 2015.

Bank of America Student Leader Application:  http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leaders.html?cm_mmc=ebz-corprep-_-vanity-_-ee01lt0025_vanity_student_leaders-_-enterprise#fbid=9i2o5HypiWW

Tips for success

The Shark Tank show has great business tips to offer:

http://www.bradaronson.com/shark-tank/

Prepare. I’ve seen entrepreneurs on the show who don’t know their financials or seem to freeze up in the middle of their pitch. When you’re going to a meeting or pitch, practice enough that you can talk about your business even in stressful circumstances and please know your financials. The most successful people are usually over prepared. This is something Barbara Corcoran mentions in her excellent book, Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.

Listen. The Shark Tank investors offer great advice when they turn people down. If you’re told “no” don’t be so displeased that you can’t listen to the rationale. And, if they don’t tell you why, ask so you can leverage that advice moving forward. This is a chance for insight from experts.

Kids Business Expo - Deadline is just 10 days away!!

Kids Business Expo is a day-long event designed to give young entrepreneurs, age 12 – 18, the tools and knowledge to launch their own for profit or socially minded business.  Youth from across Georgia, and even a few international visitors, will gather at the Cobb Galleria Conventional Center on Saturday, February 7 to learn how to turn their dreams into a reality.

Junior Achievement of Georgia, JA Fellows Pavilion

Junior Achievement of Georgia, JA Fellows and Kids Business Expo have joined together to offer JA Fellows students a real-life trade show and expo experience. The JA Fellows Pavilion will feature 12 JA businesses and their products on the trade show floor. JA Fellows businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products to potential buyers. 

JA Fellows companies to register your company as one of the 12 exhibitors, submit your co-exhibitor agreement and payment by Monday, 12/15/14 @ 11:59p.m. All trade booths are first come first serve! 

For additional information on Kids Business Expo including registration and schedule of events, visit http://kidsbusinessexpo.com/   

Internship - American Youth Policy Forum

Internships at American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) are substantive in nature, and interns are integral members of our team. Interns are expected to engage in a variety of activities, including researching and analyzing data, writing fact sheets and summaries, and planning and helping to run forums and briefings on Capitol Hill.  AYPF offers a variety of professional development opportunities, including participation in policy discussions and opportunities to learn about best practices in education and youth policy. In addition to working directly with our staff, interns benefit from ample opportunities to interact with our national network of leading researchers, practitioners, and policymakers by participating in meetings and events in Washington, DC. Interns at AYPF may be eligible for a stipend based on hours worked.

Current internship opportunities include:

• Events/Communications Intern
• Research/Policy Intern

To learn more about AYPF and internship opportunities, click here.

10 Most Common Senior Year Mistakes

Every high school senior encounters some of these problems. Find out how to avoid common mistakes for a more successful year.

 

 

Your senior year of high school is a busy time. Between taking tests like the SAT and ACT, worrying about your GPA and transcript, doing your college search, sending out your applications and waiting to find out about admissions at your colleges and universities, it’s understandable that you would be tempted to put all that school stuff aside and have fun with your friends.

 

But keep your eyes on the education prize. Balance is key: Take breaks to recharge and have fun, but don’t let senioritis overtake you and make your college options slip away.

 

When you feel less motivated to study, remind yourself that every good grade gets you closer to finding a college that offers a great program in the major you want.

 

Finding a balance between having fun, studying for your courses and planning for your next life step is a great way to start preparing for college, since you will be called upon to do this during your college years.

 

To help you stay focused, we’ve compiled 10 of the top mistakes students make during their senior year so you can make sure you don’t make them.

 

Follow the link to find out what you need to avoid doing in order to stay on top of your game: http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/BA56EA81/10-Most-Common-Senior-Year-Mistakes/

 

 

Atlanta Hawks Foundation Scholarship

 

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to support incoming first-year University students who reside in the state of Georgia and have been involved in community service during their high school years. Each year, one student will be selected to receive a scholarship of $2,500, renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and at least a 2.8 Georgia State cumulative institutional GPA.

Benefits

• $2,500/year, renewable for four years
• Academic support and advisement
• Career exploration activities and support
• Leadership workshops
• Service opportunities in the Atlanta community

Requirements for keeping the scholarship

• Maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
• Maintain a full course load each semester of enrollment (12 or more credit hours)
• Attend the orientation session with current and incoming Hawks scholarship recipients at the beginning of each school year
• Meet twice a semester with an academic coach/professional staff member
• Maintain involvement in at least one activity in each of the following areas each year:
  • Academic
  • Career Exploration
  • Leadership
  • Service

While it is not required, Hawks Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to join the Honors College, which will provide an additional support network and access to resources to facilitate college success.

For more information and application access, please visit:

http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/hawks-scholarship/

I AM College Material Scholarship Fair

 

 

The I AM College Material Scholarship Fair

December 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

The Scholarship Fair offers high school students an invaluable opportunity to learn how to finance their college education through scholarships and how to showcase themselves before scholarship-granting organizations.  A unique twist on the typical college fair, our Scholarship Fair introduces students to local and national scholarship opportunities, equips them with the strategies to win, and challenges them to view themselves as college material.

For more information please visit: http://www.scholarshipacademy.org/online/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Scholarship-Fair-Flyer-2014.pdf

UGA-Duke TIP Scholar Weekend Dec. 6-7, 2014

In association with Duke TIP, the Torrance Center at the University of Georgia is excited to bring academically enriching weekends to gifted students!

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Through the UGA-Duke TIP program, gifted students have the opportunity to dive deeply into a particular topic. Led by UGA professors, graduate students and gifted educators, the classes are active and offer an opportunity for students to learn not only at an accelerated level but to interact and work with like-minded peers.

In association with Duke TIP, the Torrance Center at the University of Georgia is excited to bring academically enriching weekends to gifted students in 2014-2015! Through the UGA-Duke TIP program gifted students have the opportunity to dive deeply into a particular topic at the University of Georgia. These classes are instructed by either UGA professors, graduate students, as well as, gifted educators and professionals in their field. The classes are highly active and offer an opportunity for students to learn not only at an accelerated level, but to interact and work with like-minded peers. Duke TIP Scholar Weekends provide opportunities for academically talented students to take short courses during weekend-long programs on the University of Georgia’s campus. The program is open to students in grades 8–11 who are Duke TIP Talent Search participants or are identified as academically gifted by local school criteria. Courses introduce topics that might not be available in local schools, delve into a specific subject with great detail, and help students consider options for college majors and careers. Scholar Weekends provide an opportunity to meet similarly motivated peers.

During the weekend of Dec. 6-7 the following classes will be offered. Students choose one to participate in all weekend.

• Exploring Engineering
• Genetic Engineering – New!
• Intelligence Theories & Testing- New!
• The Magic of Fantasy Literature – New!
• Pharmacology! – New!
• Philosophy for the 21st Century – New!
• Rites of Passage – New!
• Sports Medicine
• You Say You Want A Revolution

This event is part of a series. Click here to learn more. To Register click here.

Registration closes on November 21, 2014 at midnight.

 

Registration is on a first come basis and some classes will up fast! Please register as soon as you can! If you are applying for financial aid you can email duketip@uga.edu early to qualify and receive your financial aid code to have the same advantage of others registering.

Space Camp Scholarships

The 2015 scholarship applications are now open for Space Camp. The scholarship program is managed by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation. Full scholarships cover tuition, room & board for any weeklong, individual camp programs and are good for one year. Transportation and incidentals are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. All applicants must be 4th – 12th grade students.

Applicants may apply in one of four categories - Financial Need, Special Needs, Academic Achievement, or Leadership. Each applicant must answer two essay questions, design a mission patch, describe a science project using the scientific method, and provide three letters of recommendation. A selection committee reviews applications and scholarships are awarded based on available funding.

CATEGORY GUIDELINES:

• Financial Need/Disadvantaged - applicants in this category must either be in a low income family or receiving government assistance.
• Special Needs - applicants in this category must have a learning challenge and/or physical challenge.
• Academic Achievement - applicants in this category must have excelled academically AND/OR be participating in a gifted program.
• Leadership – applicants in this category must demonstrate exceptional leadership in school and/or community.

For questions about scholarships, you can contact Kelly Hatley at kelly.hatley@spacecamp.com.
To begin your scholarship application, please click here.

Elks Most Valuable Student

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest rated applicants in the 2015 competition.

• Any high school student who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• College students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Male and female students compete separately.

2015 Most Valuable Student Applications are due to the Elks Lodge closest to the applicants home by December 5, 2014. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

2015 Most Valuable Student Award Offers
500 Four-Year Awards for the: 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-2018, 2018-19 Academic Years

                               Four-Year Total Award         No. of Awards Total                Total
First Place                          $50,000                                  2                               $100,000
Second Place                      $40,000                                  2                                $80,000
Third Place                         $30,000                                  2                                $60,000
Fourth Place                       $20,000                                 14                             $280,000
Runners Up                        $4,000                                  480                          $1,920,000
                                                                                                              Total:$2,440,000

For more information please visit: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

Ron Brown Scholarship Program

Program Description

The Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.  RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline.  Since the Program’s inception in 1996, more than 300 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:

• Must be Black/African American.
• Must excel academically.
• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
• Must participate in community service activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
• Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.  NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Application Timeline

• August – January:  Interested applicants can begin to complete and submit the RBSP scholarship application.
• November 1: Early Applicant Deadline: Interested applicants who complete their applications by November 1st will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and will be eligible to have their contact information forwarded to a select number of additional colleges and scholarship providers.  Students who apply under this deadline must make the appropriate designation on their application.  Applicants are still responsible for submitting materials to any colleges, universities and scholarship programs for which they are interested.
• January 9:  Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
• January - March:  Applications are reviewed by the Program staff.
• Mid-February:  Semi-finalists are notified.
• Early March:  Finalists are notified and invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the Ron Brown Scholar Program. Finalists are interviewed by members of the RBSP National Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several activities during the weekend. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their application materials, interviews and participation in weekend activities. 
• April 1 - Winners in the competition are notified.

 

For more information please visit: https://www.ronbrown.org/

American Legion Post 134 - 2015 Oratorical Contest

The Oratorical Contest presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation's laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

 

How does the contest work?

Each contestant makes an 8 - 10 minute presentation and 3 - 5minute speeches on an drawn assigned topic (Amendment #5, #6, or #8 ) with 5 minutes of prep time.

 

Who's Eligible to participate?

U.S. high school students under 20

 

What does the winner receive?

1st Place - $250

2nd Place - $150

3rd Place - $100

First place winner is eligible to participate in successively higher level Legion contests. The national winner will receive an $18,000 college scholarship.

Contact Contest Chairman Robert Moore at bmoore.aegis@mac.com for a registration form or if you have any additional questions.

 

 

 

 

Kids Business Expo

Kids Business Expo is a day-long event designed to give young entrepreneurs, age 12 – 18, the tools and knowledge to launch their own for profit or socially minded business.  Youth from across Georgia, and even a few international visitors, will gather at the Cobb Galleria Conventional Center on Saturday, February 7 to learn how to turn their dreams into a reality.

Junior Achievement of Georgia, JA Fellows Pavilion

Junior Achievement of Georgia, JA Fellows and Kids Business Expo have joined together to offer JA Fellows students a real-life trade show and expo experience. The JA Fellows Pavilion will feature 12 JA businesses and their products on the trade show floor. JA Fellows businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products to potential buyers. 

JA Fellows companies to register your company as one of the 12 exhibitors, submit your co-exhibitor agreement and payment by Monday, 12/15/14 @ 11:59p.m. All trade booths are first come first serve! 

For additional information on Kids Business Expo including registration and schedule of events, visit http://kidsbusinessexpo.com/   

JA Fellows Commercial Video Competition

This year we have moved the Commercial Video Deadline to an earlier point in the program so that it can make a true impact in the advertisement of your company.

The commercial video deadline date is 

Friday, 01/09/15 @ 12:00p.m.

Criteria

Ø  The company commercial 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 audience.  

Ø  The maximum time allocated for each video presentation is 2 minutes.

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, 01/09/15 at 12:00p.m.  Once received, videos will then be uploaded on Junior Achievement of Georgia’s Facebook & YouTube page on Monday, 02/16/15.  Voting will be permitted from 02/16/2015 until 03/09/2015. The video with the most votes through to combined outlets will win this category.

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.  Proof of approval must be submitted to avoid disqualification.

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.

Wealthy Habits Opportunities

Middle School Programs

Basics 101 Class this weekend

We have had a number of last minute cancellations for this weekends class.  If your middle schooler has no plans, sign them up for our Basics 101 program for this Saturday and Sunday.
 

NEW PROGRAM - Nov 29 & Dec 6, 2014 (2 Saturdays)

Parents of middle schoolers, we have heard your requests for additional programs for your students and have developed a part two of the middle school BASICS 101.

We are calling this program Beyond the Basics 102MS.  We have scheduled our pilot program for two consecutive Saturdays starting the end of November.  Check your calender and sign up early!!

What will be covered?  Still teaching through games and activities, we will revisit those crucial topics discussed in the earlier program but add important elements that they should learn as they grown.  Students learn that saving is the beginning of asset building and that asset building is essential for long-term wealth. Students learn to look at purchases as “will this put money in my pocket or take money out?” Students must participate in the Basics 101 Program prior to attending the Beyond the Basics 102MS program. This is a great opportunity that will have a lasting impact on the lives of students and prepare them for their financial futures.
 

Additional Dates Added

High School BASICS 101

NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 6, 2014  (SUNDAYS)
As you might have noticed, our programs have filled up quickly for the remainder of the 2014.  Our limited number of Basics and Beyond the Basics programs have frustrated many of you.  This is due to the limited number of school holidays giving students a long weekend.  However, we are piloting consecutive Saturday/Sunday programs.  This would mean your student would attend part one of the program on one weekend day and continue part two the same day one week later.  Some of you participated in our survey and were interested in the idea.  Now is your chance to take advantage.

Beyond the Basics – 202

Ages 14-20

Students are required to participate in the prior program in order to have a good foundation of the concepts.  This two-day program will delve deeper into the importance of using credit wisely and how every action affects their ability to make future purchases, obtain insurance, and gain employment.  We will also cover diversity in investing and the pros and cons of entrepreneurship.  And so much more!

Beyond the Basics 202 10am-4pm
January 2 & 3, 2015 (High School)

 Clilck here to pre-register for any session.

Visit http://wealthyhabit.org to learn more.

Boston University Scholarships

If you are a high achiever, Boston University wants to help you accomplish everything you possibly can as a BU student. One of the ways we do this is through a variety of scholarships. Last year, Boston University awarded nearly $12.5 million in merit-based scholarships to entering freshmen. Most awards are for academic achievement, while others go to talented athletes, performers and artists. The competition is keen: typically, recipients rank in the top 10% of their graduating class, but achievements outside the classroom in schools and communities can also make a difference.

BU has several kinds of academic scholarships. Some are available for specific areas of study. For some, you must be nominated by your high school. And for other scholarships, no additional steps are required for consideration. BU funded awards may cover full tuition or a specified dollar amount.

Visit http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/ to check out Scholarship & Merit Awards 

Suntrust Scholarship Sweepstakes

For the tenth consecutive year, SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $500 scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year public or private college/university located in the U.S.

Apply Today!!

Award recipients are determined every two weeks between Oct. 31, 2014 - May 15, 2015

https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html  

Bank of America Student Leaders® Program: Application opens November 1

Every year, Student Leaders® connects promising high school juniors and seniors to jobs that help prepare them for a brighter future. The program recognizes high school students that step outside the classroom to serve their own communities, and beyond.

Student leaders are awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits and participate in the Student Leadership Summit. Check out the stories below, and see what happened at our 2014 Summit in Washington, D.C.

Students can apply for the program online, here. Applications are available on November 1, 2014 with a deadline of January 31, 2015.