Walmart First-Generation Summer Scholarship

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Walmart are proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school students who will be the first in their families to attend any one of the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the TMCF member-school network. The Walmart First Generation Scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selected scholars will receive a campus mentor and a one-year merit scholarship of $6,200 for the 2014-2015 academic school year, which will be used to cover the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus room and board and required textbooks purchased from member-schools. The funds are applied in the fall and spring semesters at $3,100 per semester. This scholarship is not renewable.

Requirements.

• Graduating high school senior 
• Be a first generation student 
• Be enrolled or plan to attend as a full-time freshman student one of TMCF’s 47 member-schools for the 2014-2015 academic school year 
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher 
• Have demonstrated leadership ability through a variety of measures 
• Be a United States citizen

Applicants must also submit the following documents for consideration:

• Resume (include community service, leadership and employment/internship experience)
• 2014-2015 Student Aid Report (received from filing FAFSA)
• Most recent transcript
• Current Recommendation from current school faculty member (only one letter)
• Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address one of the following questions
  • What does it mean to be the first person in your family to receive a college degree?

Document format accepted: PDF OR MS Word

Deadline: May 16, 2014 at 11:59 EST

To Apply visit:  http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarships/walmart-first-generation-scholarship-for-incoming-freshmen

JA Fellows Alumni

Time Warner, Inc. is seeking a Summer 2014 Software Developer Intern (TWCAP) located in here in Atlanta.  To find out more about how you can be considered for this opportunity, visit https://careers.timewarner.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=391&siteid=36&jobid=684039 for additional information. 

Girl Talk’s 'Project Inside Out' is seeking Summer Counselors

Girl Talk’s Project Inside Out is a camp for rising middle school girls that encourages them to focus first on the inside, then the outside. We need outstanding Girl Talk Leaders to serve as counselors and inspire each girl to be her best self! Project Inside Out Counselors are outstanding high school Girl Talk Leaders (9th-12th grade).

 

Counselors are required to attend the Project Inside Out Leadership Training Day for before the beginning of camp in order to be a Counselor. This is where Counselors will learn valuable leadership skills and information for Camp week.

 

 

Visit http://www.mygirltalk.org/Happenings/Events/Camps.aspx for dates, further details and to complete the application.

Pre-College Leadership Academy

Pre-College Leadership Academy

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Educate. Equip. Empower

Beulah Heights University (BHU) develops global leaders through Christ-centered education for marketplace and ministry. This mission includes the leadership development of youth in our community. The Pre-College Leadership Academy (PLA) is a youth leadership program at BHU that is designed to give high school students (10th through 12th grades) an opportunity to develop their leadership skills to promote educational success, community involvement and career awareness.

This one-day program will be structured to not only provide viable leadership development skills and activities, but it will also address relevant issues that today's youth face that hinder their personal, educational and professional success.

The PLA will take place on the campus of Beulah Heights University from 9 am - 3 pm on March 29, 2014. Check-in and continental breakfast will begin at 8:15 am and the Opening Session will begin at 9 am. During the one-hour Opening Session, the Trailblazer Leadership Award will be presented to Michael Thurmond, Superintendent of the DeKalb County School District and former Labor Commissioner for the State of Georgia.

There will be four concurrent breakout sessions throughout the day and lunch will be provided to all youth – compliments of Chick-fil-a.  In addition, there will be a Successful College Planning Workshop for parents from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The program will culminate with a Closing Program where BHU will recognize all participants completing the leadership academy and award a $1000 scholarship to one of the youth in attendance.

Click here  or go to http://2014bhuleadershipacademy.eventbrite.com to REGISTER TODAY! You may also fax the attached registration form to 404-627-0702 before March 26, 2014. Please call 404-275-8237 with any questions.

 

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Join us for a day of inspiration, food and fun. The cost is FREE!

Taking Back Our Community…One body at a time

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter Presents:

 

Taking Back Our Community…

One Body at a Time

(Fighting Obesity in Our Community)

 

 

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014

Location: Booker T. Washington High School, 45 White House Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA. 30303

Time: General Program - 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M./Power Think Tank – 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Registration: 8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M/ to register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-our-community-backone-body-at-a-time-tickets-10885092605

Cost: FREE

This Program will host Kaiser Permanente Players’ theatrical production, “Choices” a healthcare expert on Obesity and Medical Physicians from Morehouse School of Medicine.  As well, the workshops will be available:

-          A masterful Chef inspired day -to-day recipe preparations,

-          An expert nutritionist workshop, and an exercise guru experience (ZUUMBA),

-          An image and “ATTITUDE” consultant workshop and,

-          A psychological balance workshop. 

-          As well, the program will offer a “Power Think Tank” facilitated by Ms. Myrna Brown of WSB-TV “People 2 People” fame.

-          A nutritional lunch will be served.  So c’mon out…Let’s Move and beat Obesity in our community together!!!

For more information/ registration, please contact Jeanette Kimber — 770-633-2390 or

Email: teensonthemovencbw@gmail.com

Please register for this event no later than 3/22/14

Check out the Ncbw website:  http://www.ncbw-metroatlchapter.org

 

Atlanta Science Festival- Exploration Expo

Emory University Pre-College Program

The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Two-week non-credit courses, three-week non-credit institutes and six-week credit courses are available.  Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life.
Students will enjoy the beautiful, tree-lined Emory campus and its outstanding facilities, meet new people and make lifelong friends. Students come from all across the U.S. and the world. Ranked #20 by U.S. News and World Report and #14 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for best values among private universities, Emory University offers a small liberal arts college environment within a major research university.

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3rd Annual Hope Leadership Conference: TRILOGY

When:
March 29th, 2014 from 7:30am-4:30pm

Where:
Meadowcreek High School
4455 Steve Reynolds Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30093

Who should attend:
High school students and a maximum of 3 faculty members per school.
Cost: FREE! Breakfast & Lunch will be provided!

What will we offer:

1. Leadership and educational workshops.
2. College/Exhibitor Fair with colleges, universities,    nonprofit organizations, and corporate/community partners.

3. Empowering and motivational keynote speaker.
4.  3rd Annual HoPe Dance Contest.
5. Energy, fun, and an unforgettable experience!

For additional information please follow the link below: http://www.hopestrong.org/HOPE/Home.html