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The Husky Hornet February 2013
Inside This Issue:
Career Center News Calendar of Events & Recruiter Visits College Fair Information Scholarship Information Programs of Interest Open Houses & Visitations
Career Center News:
Answer Questions and Discover Your Future! Finding out what you want to be in the future involves knowing who you are today. A self-inventory can help you plan for college and a career.
By completing the personality type survey and the career interest profiler on your Naviance/Succeed Program under the careers tab, you will be able to find out what colleges and career you are interested in.
1. Go to the Damascus High School home page and click on Career Center in the menu bar right under Damascus High School.
2. Click on Naviance/Succeed Program under important web sites.
3. Log in. If this is the first time you are logging on, you should have a code that the career center gave you. Place that code in the new user box on the left. Follow the prompts.
If you have already been registered, your login is your email address. Your password is the password that you made up when you registered on the
program .
Calendar of Events:
Scheduled College Visits
College Representative Date Time
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Derrell Hand / [email protected] Mon February 4, 2013
9:00 AM
Everest College - Silver Spring
Tue February 5, 2013
9:00 AM
College Goal Sunday
Maldonado/[email protected] Sun February 10, 2013
2:00 PM
Montgomery College, Germantown
Kwolek / [email protected] Tue February 12, 2013
9:30 AM
College Goal Maryland
[email protected] Thu February 28, 2013
4:00 PM
Smokey Glen Farm, Inc.
Jim Green / [email protected] Tue March 12, 2013
11:00 AM
Montgomery College, Germantown
Kwolek / [email protected] Wed March 20, 2013
10:30 AM
Signing Up For College Recruiter Visits
1) Sign into your Naviance/Succeed Program
2) Click on the “College Tab”
3) Scroll to “Upcoming College Visits”
4) Click on “View All Upcoming College Visits”
5) Locate the recruiter/school then click on “Sign Up”
6) Click on “Sign Me Up” at the bottom of the page
7) Click on FILE (top Left)
8) Click on “Print Preview”
9) Drop box down of the “Shrink To Fit” and “Click on 125%”
10) Click on the “Printer Icon” (top left)
11) Click on “Preferences”
12) Click on “Landscape”
13) Click on “Ok” then “Print”
Please have your teacher sign the sheet prior to you attending the meeting. You will not be admitted if it is not signed!
College Fairs
2013 Historically Black College/University Fair - Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Location:John F. Kennedy high School / 1901 Randolph Rd./ Silver Spring, MD 20902 /
6 - 8PM (Snow Date: 2/14/13) / On site admissions: 5:00 pm
2013 Montgomery County National College Fair - 2013 MCPS/NACAC College Fair (Montgomery County National College Fair) - Wednesday, April 17, 2013 @ 10:15 a.m. / as we get closer to the fair, I will send you a reminder
and any additional information you will need to know.
Scholarship Information:
Leadership Montgomery Scholarships/Awards - I'd like to bring to your attention two Leadership Montgomery programs that high school students have benefited over the years. The Youth Community Leadership Awards http://www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org/awards/youth-community-service - offer five $1,000 scholarships to students attending a public or independent school in Montgomery County, who are currently enrolled in 12th grade and have completed a minimum of 260 hours of community service learning activities by the end of the last semester of their junior year. Youth Leadership Montgomery http://www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org/programs/youth-program/application is an outstanding self-development program for high school students with long term benefits for collage years and beyond. They would like to reach all deserving and interested students. If you have questions don't hesitate to call for details. For an application please follow the links to our website. (www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org) Carol Ippolito Leadership Assistant Leadership Montgomery M&T Bank Building 5910 Executive Boulevard, Su. 200 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 881-3333 (301) 881-3799 (f) www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org
The Sherry S. Hintz Scholarship Fund - The Sherry S. Hintz Scholarship Fund was created by an anonymous Montgomery County resident in memory of several women in her family who lost their lives to breast cancer. The Fund provides college scholarship awards to students who have lost a parent/guardian to breast or ovarian cancer. The Fund is administered through the Community Foundation for Montgomery County (CFMC) in partnership with the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Montgomery County, Maryland. Awardees of the Sherry S. Hintz Scholarship Fund may receive up to $20,000 per year for as many as four years of undergraduate education. All applications and attachments must be postmarked by March 8, 2013. ELIGIBILITY You may be eligible if you: „Are a resident of Montgomery County, Maryland „Are a member of a family with a demonstrated financial need „Are a high school junior, senior, or a high school graduate under 22 years old „Have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA „Are involved in a school, community, or athletic activity, ideally in a leadership position „Have lost a parent or primary guardian to breast or ovarian cancer „Wish to attend college QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS Contact Krista Zerby at [email protected] or call 301-424-0656. The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program for 2013 - I am passing along information about The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program for 2013 on behalf of Nancy Scull, Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator of Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC). The application for The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program will soon be posted on www.berniescholarships.org and on www.hocmc.org. We want to be sure that appropriate applicants become aware of this educational opportunity and are encouraged to apply. Those interested can then go to the Bernie website to get the application form. The application must be completed thoroughly along with recommendation forms and submitted no later than April 8, 2013. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please direct any questions pertaining to this scholarship to Nancy Scull. Her contact information is below:
Nancy Scull Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator Resident Services Housing Opportunities Commission 10400 Detrick Ave Kensington, MD 20895 Tel: 240.773.9322 Fax: 301.949.5904 Email: [email protected] WMCCAI Announces Scholarship Program - Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute is proud to announce its scholarship program for high-school students in the Washington metro area that plan to enroll in a college, community college or trade school for post high-school educational courses. WMCCAI will award one scholarship (minimum value $500; made out directly to the educational institute on the winners behalf) and free student membership to CAI. In addition, the winning essay will be published in WMCCA Is monthly magazine, Quorum™. Interested students are asked to submit a 500- to 750-word essay on, Benefits of Living in a Community Association; a brief statement of why he/she should be selected for the WMCCAI scholarship; a brief statement of his/her career goals; a brief statement of how this scholarship will benefit him/her and further his/her academic and career goals and the name of institution at which he/she will be enrolled. The complete rules and application are available under the News & Services section of the chapter website, www.caidc.org. Applicants must submit a fully completed application form and all necessary essay and statements to WMCCAI Scholarship at 7600 Leesburg Pike, Suite 100 West, Falls Church, VA 22043, no later than 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, April 30, 2013. E-mail applications are acceptable if submitted by the deadline and the original documents are received within four business days of the above stated deadline; additional information submitted with the hard copy of an e-mailed application will not be considered. E-mail applications must be sent to [email protected]. If you have questions and would like more information please contact: Jennifer Jones, Communications Manager, Editor of Quorum Magazine Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute 7600 Leesburg Pike, Suite 100 West Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 750-3644, ext. 205 PHONE (703) 941-1740 FAX www.caidc.org
Maryland Farm Bureau 2013 Scholarship - The Maryland Farm Bureau will offer ten
$2,000.00 scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors starting college in the
fall of 2013 or full time college students at any community college or four-year
institution. Applicants or their parents/guardians MUST be members of Maryland Farm
Bureau. Seven of the scholarships will be offered to agricultural curriculum majors and
three scholarships will be offered to non-agricultural or agricultural curriculum majors.
Selection will be made by a committee designated by the Maryland Farm Bureau Board
of Directors. To apply, students must return the application form with a current photo
(which will be used in a recognition program and a press release recipient
announcement as well as on the Farm Bureau Webpage) and an essay on:
HOW CAN FARMERS EDUCATE THE NON-FARMING PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR
BUSINESSES AND TELL THEIR STORY?
The essay should not exceed two pages using minimum of a 12 point font size. (NO
identifying information for example, No College names, No 4-H club names, No town
names, No county names etc.) Any identifying information appearing in the essay would
disqualify the application. The selection committee will evaluate each essay
anonymously. No student can receive this scholarship more than four times.
The Maryland Farm Bureau office MUST receive applications and photos by 4:00pm
February 1, 2013. It is PREFERRED that applications be emailed to
[email protected] , a confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the
scholarship application. Scholarships will be awarded to winning applicants in
conjunction with High School graduation programs or prior to the beginning of the fall
semester. The winners scholarship check will be made out to the student and the
college. The committee reserves the right to interview scholarship applicants if they feel
it necessary for determination of winners. Family members of MFB Staff and Officers
are ineligible.
Direct completed applications with a current photo and any questions to: email
[email protected] , emailed applications are preferred. Maryland Farm Bureau,
Attn: Laura Ruhlman 8930 Liberty Road, Randallstown, Maryland 21133, phone: 410-
374-2324 or fax 410-922-6871 email [email protected]
The Ohio State University Eminence Fellows Program - Purpose: The Eminence Fellows Program was founded with one clear goal in mind: to cultivate intellectually and socially engaged citizens who intend to commit themselves to solving big problems. With the opportunities of a first-class research university and the close-knit community of a liberal arts college, Eminence Fellows train to become tomorrow’s leaders in a truly unique educational environment. Benefits Full cost-of-attendance scholarship for four years at Ohio State, plus a $3,000 enrichment grant made available after the first year of successful study One-on-one mentoring by a member of Ohio State’s world-class faculty Access to a network of leaders in business, government, and education Unique internship and study-abroad opportunities beginning in the first year of study Eligibility To be considered for the Eminence Fellows Program, students must be seeking undergraduate admission to Ohio State’s Columbus campus and to the University Honors Program. Once the application for admission is complete, students must then submit the application for the Eminence Scholarship. Further Information To access the Eminence Scholarship application, please visit http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/emap/ To learn more about the Eminence Fellows Program, please visit http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/honors/Eminence.aspx Deadline The deadline for submission of the Eminence Scholarship application is Friday, February 8, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. EST.
DAMASCUS COMMUNITY BANK LARRY L. MOXLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP -
DAMASCUS COMMUNITY BANK LARRY L. MOXLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Damascus High School,
Clarksburg High School, Urbana High School, Linganore High School or South Carroll
High School, who will be attending a two or four-year University or college, with a
degree emphasis in business. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. (A minimum of four
applicants is required for the scholarship to be awarded.)
Deadline: March 15, 2013, mail to: Laurence Martinez, C/O Damascus Community
Bank, 26500 Ridge Road, Damascus, Maryland 20872
DAMASCUS COMMUNITY BANK BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP - DAMASCUS
COMMUNITY BANK BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Damascus High School,
Clarksburg High School, Urbana High School, Linganore High School or South Carroll
High School, who will be attending a two or four-year University or college, with a
degree emphasis in business. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. (A minimum of four
applicants is required for the scholarship to be awarded.)
Deadline: March 15, 2013, mail to: Laurence Martinez, C/O Damascus Community
Bank, 26500 Ridge Road, Damascus, Maryland 20872
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving
undergraduate student pursuing a career in Business or Education at an accredited
institution of higher education within Maryland or the District of Columbia.
This scholarship was established to assist citizens of Maryland and/or the District of
Columbia who require financial assistance to secure a college education. Up to six
scholarships are awarded each year. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an
individual enrolled in an approved program leading to teacher certification.
Each scholarship has a value of $1,000 for the school year awarded, and it will be paid
directly to the school in which the recipient is enrolled. The deadline to apply is March
1, 2013. More information located in the career center.
JSSA Educational Scholarships and Interest-free Loans - JSSA educational scholarships and interest-free loans are for students in undergraduate, graduate, vocational training programs, and Jewish primary or secondary programs who meet specific eligibility criteria. Educational Scholarship and Loan Applications for the 2013-2014 school year are due no later than May 3, 2013. For more information, please call Lynn Ponton (Scholarship & Loan Coordinator), Jewish Social Service Agency, (301) 881-3700, Ext. 616 Application is located at: http://www.jssa.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=b410fcb4-edef-4ee6-9b8d-ed773185f965&groupId=759272 Please visit: http://www.jssa.org/services/childteenfam/edu-scholarships-loans
Esperanza College Scholarship - As in the previous three years, this spring the
Esperanza Education Fund will award scholarships of at least $5000 and up to $20,000
to immigrant students and students who have two immigrant parents in the District of
Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to attend public colleges and universities.
They continue to be the only scholarship that serves all immigrant students in the capital
region regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. For more
information about the scholarship and to read more about our current scholars, please
visit www.esperanzafund.org. The 2013 scholarship application is now available at:
www.esperanzafund.org/scholarship. The application process is entirely electronic, and
all applications are due on April 1. An application tip session will be offered on
February 9 at 10:30am at the DC Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, 4450
Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016. Applicants and educators are
welcomed to attend. For more information please contact: Marie Scott,
[email protected] if you have any questions.
The PMI Montgomery County, MD Chapter college scholarship program - In order
to better prepare graduating high school seniors for opportunities and success with a
future career, the PMI Montgomery County, MD Chapter has established a college
scholarship program. Their goal is to offer some financial assistance to two graduating
high school seniors to pursue further education. One of these $1,000 scholarships will
be open to all qualifying Montgomery Country high school seniors. To be a candidate for
this scholarship, the high school senior needs to:
- Complete a short quiz on the Project Management Career Field with a score of 80% or
better
- Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
- Send the quiz, application and certification in with a postmark no later than March 22,
2013 to: PMI Montgomery County, MD Chapter Scholarship Program / P.O. Box 234 /
Cabin John, MD 20818-0234
The other $1,000 scholarship will be open to the children and grandchildren of PMI
Montgomery County, MD Chapter members that live in the membership area
(Montgomery County and surrounding areas). Home schooled seniors are eligible for
both scholarships. Please see the attached file for additional information. If any student
asks for suggestions on the quiz, you may want to suggest they look at a few websites:
- http://www.PMI.org
- http://www.pmimontgomerycountymd.org
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management
We also have a short PowerPoint presentation on this scholarship.
If you need any additional information please contact:
Joi Grieg, PMP / Vice President, Special Projects / PMI Montgomery County, MD
Chapter e-mail: [email protected]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Xi Sigma Omega Chapter Scholarship - The Xi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce applications for the Golden Soror Scholarship, Ola Carter Berry Scholarship, and Bernadine M. Pindell Scholarship are now being accepted. Each scholarship will be for one thousand dollars ($1,000), and applications must be received by March 1, 2013. Additionally, we will award the Clive Jackson, Beatrice Crutchfield, and Ola Berry Book Scholarships for five hundred dollars ($500) each. The Golden Soror Scholarship: The Golden Soror Scholarship is for students who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University. The Ola Carter Berry Scholarship: The Ola Carter Berry Scholarship is need-based, and the student may matriculate at any college or university. The Bernadine M. Pindell Scholarship:
Finally, the Bernadine M. Pindell Scholarship is reserved for students who plan to major in mathematics. After recipients notify us of their matriculation, the scholarship is sent directly to the school unless the student requests otherwise. Thank you and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Roberta M. Haines at: [email protected]. Applications are located in the career center room 133 on the main hall.
The Maryland PTA Scholarship Fund - The Maryland PTA Scholarship Fund is for
Students Pursuing a Career in Public Education.
PURPOSE OF THE FUND:
The Maryland PTA Scholarship Fund offers assistance to qualified individuals pursuing
careers in education.
NATURE OF SCHOLARSHIP:
Recipients of the scholarship are free to choose the accredited college or university that
he or she desires to attend. The recipient is also free to choose the content area in
which he or she desires to specialize while working in education within the State of
Maryland.
Each scholarship provides a minimum of $500 a year. Awards are presented annually
as the fund permits.
METHOD OF SELECTION:
Selection of scholarship recipients is based upon interest in and potential for a career in
education, financial need, academic record, and student resume.
Applications must be sent to the Maryland PTA office, postmarked no later than
March 15, 2013. The Scholarship Committee will make the selection of the scholarship
recipients in April. The Scholarship Committee will notify the selected recipients, the
school principal, the sponsoring PTA and the appropriate PTA Council President.
Checks will be presented to the scholarship recipients at their Senior Awards Night were
applicable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are eligible upon completion of the following criteria:
Applicant must be a high school senior, a high school graduate, or currently enrolled in
an accredited college or university.
Applicant agrees to prepare for a career in public education in the State of Maryland.
Applicant must obtain sponsorship of a Maryland PTA local unit in good standing.
Applicant must be a member of a Maryland PTA/PTSA local unit meeting the Standards
of Affiliation.
Application, to be considered, MUST be completed with signatures in all indicated
areas.
Forward complete applications packet by deadline date to:
Maryland PTA Scholarship Committee / 5 Central Avenue / Glen Burnie, Maryland /
21061
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Scholarship Awards Programs - The Montgomery County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will award $1,000 scholarships to students residing in Montgomery County. The scholarships will be presented at the Freedom Fund Dinner on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Bethesda North Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, Maryland. Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a graduating high school senior
Must have a grade point average or a weighted grade point average of 3.0 or above
Must participate in extracurricular activities
Must participate in faith-based, religious-based, or volunteer activities. If this is not possible because of paid employment, please explain.
Must have submitted a complete application by Friday, February 22, 2013. How to Apply:
Complete the official application form. The application form may be reproduced but may not be altered, and must be filled out completely.
Submit two school references (original copies on school stationery), including one from a guidance counselor or an administrator.
Submit a student transcript.
Submit a 300-word, double-spaced, typed essay, which addresses the theme, “Reaffirming America’s Promise.” Students are encouraged to provide their own personal interpretation of the theme. The essay must accompany the application. In addition, a three to four paragraph typewritten narrative about the applicant should be included.
Completed applications are due by Friday, February 22, 2013, and should be sent to Ms. Rebecca Gibson, financial assistant, Office of the Board of Education, Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 123, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Google 4 Doodle Contest Open to K–12 Students
For the sixth year, Google is sponsoring its Doodle 4 Google contest, an annual program that invites K–12 students to use their artistic talents to redesign the Google homepage logo. This year’s theme is “My Best Day Ever…”
The winning artist will see their work on the Google homepage for a day, win a $30,000 college scholarship, and win a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school. The deadline to submit a Doodle is Friday, March 22. The doodles are judged by Google employees and a panel of guest judges, including journalist and TV personality Katie Couric; music maestro Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots; Chris Sanders, writer and director of Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon; and Pendleton Ward, creator of Adventure Time.
On May 1, Google will open an online public vote for the 50 state winners, who will be flown to New York City for a national awards ceremony on May 22. The national winner will be announced there. In addition, state winners will have their artwork on display at the American Museum of Natural History from May 22–July 14. Details, contest rules and entry forms are available at: http://www.google.com/doodle4google/ The Glenn R. Munch Scholarship - Each year the Maryland Association of Pupil Personnel awards scholarships to recognize the achievement of one or more high school seniors in the state of Maryland. The scholarship fund is named in memory of Glenn R. Munch. The intent of our scholarship is to honor selected students who have overcome adversity and made the readjustments necessary to succeed in high school and life and have become contributing members of the community. Any senior who plans to attend post-secondary school is eligible to apply. The student must complete the application, write an essay entitled “My Gift of Service”, and submit two letters of recommendation (one must be from the PPW assigned to the school). The application must be signed by the student, the parent/guardian, and the PPW assigned to the school. It will then be submitted to the local Student Services Department. The PPWs in each school system should review all applications and decide on ONE candidate from their county whose name and application will be submitted to the MAPP Scholarship Committee. The MAPP Scholarship Committee will review and evaluate all completed applications and determine the recipients of the scholarships.
All applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 22, 2013. Please mail applications to: Mrs. Catherine Chapman, PPW / Howard County Public School System / 10920 Rt. 108 / Ellicott City, MD 21042 Please note that the PPW assigned to the applicant’s school must sign the scholarship application, verify that the student is planning to graduate in 2013, write a letter of recommendation for the applicant and be an active member of MAPP at the time the application is received. If you have any questions, please call me Catherine Chapman (Pupil Personnel Worker & MAPP Scholarship Committee Chairperson) at 410-313-1749.
Laytonsville Lions Club – is offering the Laytonsville Lions Club Scholarship Program
which provides for one or more scholarships of $2,000.00 payable in two yearly
installments of $1,000.00 each. This also includes reimbursement for books up to
$250.00 per school year. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be Montgomery County
graduating high school senior whose parents live in the club’s general service area,
centered on Laytonsville. SELECTION CRITERIA: 1) Service to the community, 2) GPA
of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 3) Financial need, 4) References. APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: Completed application returned to me (Mr. Martin) in the career center
prior to the application deadline of April 15th, 2013. A copy of your transcript will be
required upon application submission. (Applications are located in the career
center/room 133)
AFCEA NOVA Scholarship (The Armed Forces Communications Electronics
Association of Northern Virginia) - The 2012-13 AFCEA NOVA Scholarship program is
open for business and accepting applications through their web site.
Interested STEM students should go to:
http://www.afceanova.org/education/scholarships
2013 Thursday Network I EMPOWER Scholarship: As part of its commitment to the Washington, DC community, Thursday Network developed a scholarship program to help high school students pursue a college education. Students use the award to fund their freshman year at any accredited 4-year college or university in the United States. For the 2012-2013 school year, Thursday Network will award a $2,000 scholarship to a deserving high school student. All scholarship disbursements are to be used for tuition and will be delivered directly to the bursars/accounts office of the student’s school for the fall or spring term of their freshman year.
An eligible applicant must: • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 based on a 4.0 scale; • Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of 2013; • Be a permanent resident and/or attend high school in the District of Columbia, Montgomery County (MD), or Prince Georges County (MD); and • Complete and supply 3 copies of all application materials postmarked no later than February 1, 2013. To apply: - Visit the http://www.thursdaynetwork.org/ScholarshipApplication.doc to obtain the electronic application. - Mail your completed application and all other required documents (postmarked no later than February 8, 2013) to: Thursday Network - I EMPOWER Scholarship ATTN: Desiree Tims PO Box 12023 Washington, D.C. 20005 Questions & Additional Details: Applicants can also e-mail [email protected] for further details, call 202.265.8200 ext. 278, or contact: Samantha P. Davis [email protected] 2013 Masonic Charities Scholarship - The structure of the program will differ in several respects from that which has been offered in the past. For 2013, one graduating senior from the seven public high schools assigned to Pentalpha Masonic Lodge will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship grant. Pentalpha Lodge will award an additional $500.00 to the student who is selected for the Masonic Charities grant. All graduating seniors are eligible for these grants. They do not have to be related to members of a Masonic Lodge or Masonic-related organization to be considered.
The awardee will be selected from all applicants based on the following criteria:
Participation and leadership in community and school activities
Content of the personal resume
Academic record
Need for financial assistance
Evaluation by school officials, and
Organization, appearance and completeness of the application.
Applicants may include additional supporting materials as appropriate. All application materials, including recommendations by school personnel, must be postmarked no later than Monday, April 1, 2013. Applications that are postmarked after that date will not be considered. Applications and materials submitted in conjunction with applications will not be returned. Applications are located in the career center.
Materials should be mailed to: Pentalpha Lodge #194 Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 2124 Germantown, MD 20875-2124 CAI (Community Association Institute) Scholarship - This scholarship is open to high-school seniors who will be pursuing post high-school education in community college, college, or trade schools. The application deadline is 5:00 P.M. April 30, 2013. Email submissions are acceptable, if hard copies are received at the chapter's office within 4 days of the deadline. Awards will be announced in mid-June, with the funds being distributed to the school on the student's behalf. The student's essay will also be published in an upcoming issue of the chapter's quarterly magazine, Quorum. If you have any questions or need an application please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Jones or Erik W. Fox at 703.790.1911 or at: http://www.reesbroome.com/profile-fox.php Applications also located in the career center. Applications can be mailed to: Erik W. Fox, Rees Broome, PC, 1900 Gallows Road Suite 700, Tysons Corner, VA 22182, Phone: 703.790.1911, Facsimile: 703.848.2530 2012-2013 Scholarship Opportunity from Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington DC - Kelly Snow, the Scholarship Chair for the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington DC is one of the military spouses who live in the National Capitol Region. They offer college scholarships to United States Air Force dependents in the following categories: High School Seniors, Current College Students, and United States Air Force (USAF) non-military spouses. They also have separate scholarship money available for students majoring in Science, Engineering, Technology or Math (STEM) through a generous $15,000 donation from Lockheed Martin. Last year they were able to award a total of $35,000 in college scholarships to 8 deserving individuals. The application and scholarship information can be gathered by visiting http://www.afowc.com/scholarship.html. The deadline is March 1, 2013. For more information please contact: Matt Ernest at 703-614-7728 or [email protected]. Legacy of Life Scholarship - Endowed by the Leslie Ebert Memorial Fund
Prizes: $5,000 First Place Scholarship, $3,000 Second Place Scholarship, $1,000
Honorable Mention-Six to be Awarded
Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 11:59pm
Theme: “Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime.”
Write a 1,000 word persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non fiction, with sources
cited.
Sponsor: Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC), the D.C. metropolitan
area’s organ recovery agency, and its Donor Family Council. WRTC is dedicated to
educating people from all walks of life in our community about the benefits of organ and
tissue donation.
Rules: Participants must follow ALL competition rules, including submitting essay via
email. Click here for all important information.
REMEMBER!
You will be disqualified if there are no citations, if there are more than 1,000
words or your submission is late!
Winners: Eight winners will be selected from area high schools in the District of
Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. The first place winner will receive a $5,000
scholarship. The second place winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship. Six honorable
mention winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship each.
For more information please visit:
http://www.beadonor.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=64
Attention all LATINO Students
Done Vida Scholarship - Endowed by the Leslie Ebert Memorial Fund & WRTC
Prizes: One $3,000 - First prize scholarship, one $1,500 - Second prize scholarship
three $500 - Honorable mentions
Deadline: Sunday March 31st, 2013 at 11:59pm.
Your mission: Create a video no longer than 2 minutes with the following theme
"Encourage people in your community to become organ, eye and tissue donors."
Including ALL of the elements below, fiction or nonfiction, in English, Spanish or
Spanglish.
-- Explore and debunk one or more myths and misconceptions that surround organ, eye
and tissue donation. (i.e. "I am too old to be a donor", or "the doctors will not try to save
my life if I’m an organ donor").
-- Explore and explain the facts and statistics (i.e. "More than 115,000 people await a
life-saving gift").
-- Create a call to action (i.e. "Organ donation gives hope and saves lives. Sign up today
at www.BeADonor.org "). to get the facts about organ, eye and tissue donation, please
Your Resources: There are many resources that will provide you facts and statistics
about organ, eye and tissue donation, we encourage you to compare them to this
website for accuracy.
Rules and Eligibility: All students must be a graduating senior in high school or college
student in the D.C. metro area to participate. All participants must ALL competition
rules. Entrants will be disqualified if there are no citations, if the video is longer than 2
minutes, if it is not original, or if the submission is late.
For more information please visit:
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B’nai B’rith's Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge Returns! - Top Teen Book
Entry Wins $5,000 Scholarship and Book Gets Published
Disagreeing dragons, angry insects, a city made of soap and colorful chameleons have all been called to duty to help children learn the value of tolerance and diversity during the six years of the B’nai B’rith International Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge.
In this, the seventh year, the contest returns to the Washington, D.C., area where local high school students will once again get the chance to write and illustrate original books to help grade school children celebrate tolerance and diversity. The winning author earns a $5,000 scholarship and has his or her book professionally published and distributed to local schools and libraries.
Winners will be announced, and the book unveiled, at an awards ceremony in the spring.
This education and awareness initiative was created in conjunction with B’nai B’rith programs that promote tolerance and communicate a message of equality among all citizens. The contest aims to enlighten, inspire and educate America's young people and their families in an effort to abolish prejudices and strengthen ties among today’s youth.
The second place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the third place winner earns a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, the teacher who oversees the creation of the first place submission will receive a $500 stipend to use for classroom or organizational materials, and the school will win a $500 grant.
A diverse panel of judges from the Washington, D.C. worlds of education, the arts, business and government, along with B’nai B’rith International leaders, will review the submissions and select the winners. B’nai B’rith is pleased to work in partnership with PEPCO for the 2012-2013 Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge.
The deadline for contest submissions is March 22, 2013. Students in grades 9-12 enrolled in D.C. public schools, Montgomery County public schools and Prince George's County public schools are welcome to participate. Additional program information can be found at www.bnaibrith.org/diverseminds.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Baltimore-Washington Section (BWS) – is proud to announce the 2013 Scholarship Program. They are looking to award a scholarship to a graduating female senior who plans to major in engineering. DEADLINE: The application deadline is March 1st, 2013. APPLICATION: You can access the application at: www.baltwashswe.org/scholarships.
The Attrus C. Fleming Music Scholarship Fund - Attrus was an unusual talent: He performed as a jazz musician, church musician, music teacher, choral director, composer, accompanist, and music arranger. He loved young people, and he devoted his life to giving them guidance, instruction, love, and encouragement to attain their goals. The Attrus C. Fleming Music Scholarship Fund recognizes nurtures and supports high school students who are in both their junior or senior year and plan to study music or have been accepted in a music program as a major or minor at a recognized or accredited institution of higher learning. The Fund will be a perpetual source of financial assistance that benefits gifted and deserving music students. An applicant must:
Be a promising music student with demonstrated music ability who is a high school student in either his or her junior or senior year in a public, private, or parochial school in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Plan to study music or have been accepted in a music program as a major or minor at a recognized or accredited institution of higher learning.
For scholarship consideration, please mail the following materials along with the completed application to THE ATTRUS C. FLEMING MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND, PO Box 90213, Washington, DC 20090-0213:
1) A photograph (which will not be returned).
2) A CD or audio cassette tape recording of performance, including two contrasting pieces which should not exceed a combined total of 15 minutes. CDs and tapes will not be returned.
3) A letter of recommendation from a music teacher (including telephone number).
4) A character reference from a non-family member (including telephone number).
The application can be found at: http://www.flemingmusicscholarship.org/apply.htm Please mail completed application w/ required documents to: THE ATTRUS C. FLEMING MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND / P.O. BOX 90213, WASHINGTON, DC 20090-0213
The Simon Scholars Case Competition is an on-campus event on February 17-18, 2013. Participating applicants are given 24 hours to work with their assigned teammates toward a business solution for a given case study of a real-world business scenario. The event culminates in a 15-minute presentation that illustrates their teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The most successful participants will receive an annual $15,000 scholarship to attend the University of Rochester. Additionally, Simon Scholars who apply and are admitted to any master’s or MBA degree program at the Simon Graduate School of Business will continue to receive the annual minimum $15,000 scholarship. For more information, visit http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/simon-scholars. Only high school seniors intending to apply to the University of Rochester may participate. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information about this new and exciting scholarship program. Sincerely Justine Rumbel / Rochester Admissions [email protected]
Who: Community Relations Committee What: The Clare and Robert Moore Scholarship Fund Why: The Clare and Robert Moore Scholarship Fund offers a yearly $1,000 scholarship to a student who is majoring in English and attending the Notre Dame of Maryland University. The scholarship is open to both current full-time students and incoming first-year students at the Woman’s College at Notre Dame. Applicants must currently be English majors or be planning to major in English. When: Applications must be received no later than April 15th. 2012 Where: You can get the application at: http://crmoorescholarship.org/application.html
Programs of Interest:
ACT-SO Competition - Mr. Martin (Career Center Coordinator) is now accepting applications for the 2013 ACT-SO competition. Below is an explanation of the program and the purpose. The competition is for African-American students in grades 9 through 12. There will be more information to follow in the coming weeks. Please consider competing this year. WHAT IS ACT-SO? ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO program centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders; to serve as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There are 26 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing arts, visual arts and business. ACT-SO Mission - ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Founded in 1978, by renowned author and journalist, Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forum through which African-American youth demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes. ACT-SO is rooted in the firm conviction that African-Americans can succeed and compete at the same or superior levels as their counterparts in classrooms, boardrooms and laboratories across this nation and abroad. The mission of ACT-SO is to prepare, recognize and reward African-American youth who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence. The ACT-SO goals are:
1. To mobilize the adult community for the promotion of academic and artistic excellence among students of African descent.
2. To recognize academic and talent achievement among students of African
descent. 3. To provide and assist students with the necessary skills to establish goals
and acquire the confidence and training to make a successful contribution to society.
WHO SPONSORS ACT-SO?
ACT-SO is sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP), which is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. ACT-
SO receives support from schools, community organizations, churches, foundations,
private corporations and individuals.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? High school students of African descent, who are citizens of the United States, enrolled in grades 9-12 and are amateurs in the categories of competition are able to participate. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN ACT- The local competition serves to showcase the hard work students have put in all year long. Students receive medals and prizes provided by the local and regional sponsors and contributors. ACT-SO Students who receive gold medals on the local level then compete at the National Competition where they receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors. WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION?
SCIENCES HUMANITIES PERFORMING ARTS VISUAL ARTS
BUSINESS
Biology/Microbiology Music Composition
Dance Architecture Entrepreneurship
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Original Essay
Dramatics Drawing
Computer Science Playwriting Music Instrumental/Classical
Filmmaking
Earth and Space Sciences
Poetry Music Instrumental/Contemporary
Painting
Engineering Music Vocal/Classical Photography
Mathematics Music Vocal/Contemporary
Sculpture
Medicine and Health Oratory
Physics
College Goal Maryland! Need Money For College? - This is a free event to help students and families complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) which is the required form to apply for financial assistance for higher education. This event is scheduled for February 28th, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Montgomery College (Germantown Campus). The workshop will be held in the High Technology and Science Center (HT Building). For more information and what to bring, please contact: Alexandra Gonzalez, (240) 567-7339, Email: [email protected] Interpreters will be available on site. Please take the time to register online at: www.CollegeGoalSundayMD.org, For more info call: 1-877-MDCGS09 (632-4709) Internship Positions Available - Internship Positions Available Montgomery County Circuit Court Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-9100 The Administrative Aides and the office of Quality Control are recruiting interns for the current semester and for the summer. They would like students of high school or college age to join their team. This is an unpaid position, however SSL hours can be earned, if applicable. Their interns have the opportunity to attend court proceedings, network with Court staff, contact attorneys, as well as meet several of our Judges and their staff. The position, at the minimum, requires an independent worker, who is well spoken, organized, ability to lift and push boxes of files, and has good phone skills. This person must be committed to the internship, as well as show initiative, punctuality, and reliability. The intern will work in conjunction with several offices within the court system. Students may be placed in other offices within the courthouse, as needed. If a student is interested, they should submit a resume to Alina (Houser) Marshall at [email protected], or contact the office via phone for additional information. The deadline to submit resumes for the summer positions is Friday, March 29, 2013 and interviews will begin in April. For more information please contact: Alina M. Marshall Quality Control Assistant 240-777-9115 (receptionist desk) / 240-777-9345 (direct line) [email protected]
Montgomery College “Kids’ College” – Register Now for Spring 2013! Enrichment courses for students in grades 3-12. Courses are offered after school and on Saturdays on the Germantown and Rockville campuses. For more information please call (240) 567-7917 or (240) 567-7264, or visit: www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth . Montgomery College SAT & ACT Prep – spring 2013 class schedule is now available at: www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/satprep.html . The classes will cover the following test dates: March 9th, May 4th, June 1st. Spring classes for ACT test date April 13th. Junior State of America (JSA) Summer Programs – for outstanding high school students. For more information on this program please visit: http://summer.jsa.org/programs?gclid=CK_g2cX_urQCFcef4AodNysAtQ
College Summer Programs
The College of William & Mary – Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History for juniors and seniors in high school / email: [email protected] / Phone: (757) 221-7652 Susquehanna University – Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship / Web Site: www.susqu.edu/life / Washington University in St. Louis – “High School Summer Experience” / Web Site: http://[email protected] / Phone: (866) 209-0691 California College of the Arts – Pre- College Program for high school students / Web Site: www.cca.edu/precollege / Phone: (510) 594-3638 Waynesburg University – CSI Summer Camp / Web Site: www.csicamp.waynesburg.edu & Sports Announcing Camp / Web Site: www.sportsannouncingcamp.waynesburg.edu Howard University (Washington DC) – Ad Camp (Lessons in Advertising) / Web Site: www.aaf.org/AdCamp
JOBS! JOBS! Vet Tech Position - Mature, energetic, person desired for small animal hospital in Damascus. Experience with animals preferred. Assist Dr. with appointments, animal restraint, cleaning cages, & medicating animals. Good communication skills and attention to details needed. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 4-7:00 / Sat's. - 8:30 - 1:30 Send Resume to: [email protected] Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division – is looking for young men and women applicants 18 years of age and high school graduates to become State Police Cadets. This program will prepare you to become Troopers once you turn 21 years old. For more information please contact First Sergeant Robert Mondor, Central Region Commander, Maryland State Police CVED, © 443-506-9816, (O) 410-694-6100 or email him at: [email protected]
Open Houses & Visitation s:
You are invited! Trinity Washington University
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Feb. 9
Time: 8:45am to 1pm
Visit: www.trinitydc.edu
Trinity Washington University 125 Michigan Ave.
Washington, DC 20017 RSVP TODAY! 202-884-9400
Stevenson University – open house dates March 2nd, and April 27th. / www.stevenson.edu Shippensburg University – March 9th, and April 13th, 2013. / www.ship.edu/visit Coppin State University – spring open house will be Friday, April 26th, 2013 / for more information call: (410) 951-3600 or 1-800-635-3674