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Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-26-2010

STOP Hunger Scholarships

Scholarship ID: 159362

Scholarship Description: The Sodexo Foundation seeks applicants for the STOP Hunger Scholarships to recognize students in the fight against hunger in America. More than 49 million Americans are at risk of hunger and Sodexo, Inc. is committed to working toward a hunger-free nation. The STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger and its root causes in the United States.

Each national STOP Hunger Scholarship recipient receives a $5,000 scholarship and a matching $5,000 donation to their affiliated hunger relief organization. Added consideration is given to those students working to combat childhood hunger.

Applications are available to students from kindergarten through graduate school.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.SodexoFoundation.org

Application Deadline: February 26, 2011

Number Of Awards: See Description

Maximum Amount: $5,000

Website Address: http://www.SodexoFoundation.org

CONTACT:

Shondra Jenkins

Address: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 301-987-4848

Fax: 301-987-4438

Email Address: STOPHunger@SodexoFoundation.org

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(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Benedict College

Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College is a private, co-educational liberal arts institution located in Columbia, SC. It is the 4th largest private HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in the United States and has produced over 14,000 graduates.

Of the 20 independent colleges in South Carolina, Benedict has the largest undergraduate student body and is the second largest overall with an undergraduate population of over 2,500 students. Benedict College is committed to being the best college it can be and is committed to establishing and maintaining high quality programs of teaching, research and public service.

Benedict is distinguished by its continued commitment to facilitate the empowerment, enhancement, and full participation of African- Americans in American society. It is one of the top producers of African-American Physics majors in the country, as reported by the Education and Employment statistic Division of the American Institute of Physics and was ranked #2 in the nation for producing African-Americans with an undergraduate degree in Physics. In the past 10 years, one out of three Benedict College students has enrolled in graduate school.

www.benedict.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-07-2010

The Ron Brown Scholar Program

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The 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. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.

Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the CAP Charitable Foundation. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately.

Application Deadline

The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):

November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.

January 9th - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.

Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.

Due to the volume of applications received, the Ron Brown Scholar Program can only notify semi-finalists and finalists of their status in the competition. This notification will be made in February and March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site in late April/early May.

Scholarship Conditions

Ron Brown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, and other college-related expenses.

Scholarship Site: WWW,RONBROWN,ORG
Scholarship Amount: $40000.00
Targeted Major(s):
Deadline(s): Nov. 1, 2010

CONTACT: Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: 434 964 1588
Fax: 434 964 1589

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Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-20-2010

Bessie Irene Smith Trust Scholarship

Sponsored by: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Purpose of Award: To help African American students attending United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member colleges and universities.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.

Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: Varies.

Number of Awards: Varies.

Renewable: No.

How to get an application: Applications are available online.

Contact Information:
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Phone: 800-331-2244

Self Confidence Strategies

Self confidence is a belief in one's own abilities and talents. The way one thinks and believes will have an impact on his or her decisions. Gaining self confidence is a process in itself and one cannot have it overnight.
To develop a positive image and be successful one has to have self confidence. It is the key to move towards success in a right direction. It also gives us the liberty to commit mistakes and cope with failure and simultaneously help us in dealing with it. Self-confidence develops from the confidence one has in own self.

To gain self-confidence, one has to adopt a few strategies:

•Firstly one should always have a positive thought that will help in achieving and realizing one's own dreams and goals.

•One should have an intense desire to reach the preferred goal with a worthy purpose.

•Make a note of one's strengths and weaknesses: Listing down the strengths and weaknesses helps you in realizing your ability. Strengths help you in moving forward to achieve your goal and one can then focus on how to improve the weaknesses. One should never be afraid of showing positive strengths and qualities to others. Eliminate all negative thoughts of failure from the mind.

•Focus on how to achieve the goal. Always appreciate the positive things in yourself and recognize it. This helps in gaining confidence and can do wonders to people.

•Always think of a positive outcome. If it comes out positive it is ok but if it is negative try it once again. Never give up trying. Success once achieved through hard work raises the bar of self confidence.

•Even if one has achieved and reached a goal, never believe it to be over. One goal leads to another and by doing so one gains confidence in oneself.

•They say appearances are deceptive but we are often judged on the basis of how we carry ourselves and how well we interact with people.

•Maintaining a straight posture and walking confidently has a positive impact.

•Always be happy and show a positive feeling. Smile.

To sum up, to gain self-confidence one should always be positive and think positively to convert the weaknesses into strengths. With strong determination and following the plan given above one can surely improve the self-confidence.

About the Author: Elizabeth Hayes

If you would like to read my article "Why Increase Your Confidence?",then click here: http://www.createselfconfidence/why-increase-your-confidence/.

And for more great information on self confidence, visit my website at http://www.createselfconfidence/.

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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Self Confidence Strategies

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ASIAN STUDENTS

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Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-18-2010

Bethune-Cookman College and Howard University Hospitality Majors

The Rama Scholarship for the American Dream

JHM Hotels, Inc. established the Rama Scholarship for the American Dream with a $1,000,001 endowment. The five Rama brothers, principals in the company, emigrated from India to pursue their American Dream. It began with the ownership of one lodging property and grew into a successful operation of 35 properties with 5,000 rooms and more than 1,100 associates. The fund, established on the 25th anniversary of the brothers' first hotel purchase, encourages others to create their own American Dream. Participating schools select the recipients and preference is given to students of Asian-Indian descent and other minority groups as well as JHM Hotel employees. Since its inception in 1998 the Rama Scholarship Fund has awarded $491,450 in scholarships to 287 recipients.

Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility criteria for nominees are:
• Enrolled at least 9 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating in December
• Undergraduate or graduate hospitality management major
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident

Scholarship Awards
Award amounts can range from $1,000 to $3,000 depending upon enrollment and recommended amount from school.

Application Process

Rama Scholarships are School Nominated, which means students are nominated by their respective schools. Schools must give preference to students of Asian-Indian descent and other minority groups, as well as JHM employees and their dependents. If you're attending a school participating in the Rama Scholarship Program, request nomination through AH&LEF's Designated Contact Person,. All student nominees must complete all sections of the AH&LEF Scholarship Application.

Additionally, under separate cover, participating schools are required to send a nomination form confirming their nominees and suggested award amounts. AH&LEF will not consider applicants without nomination verification from their respective schools. AH&LEF academic scholarship applications are only accepted from January 1 to May 1, 2011.

CONTACT:

Christa Boatman at 202-289-3139 / cboatman@ahlef.org

or Michelle Poinelli at 202-289-3181 / mpoinelli@ahlef.org

RESOURCE: http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19820

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Athletes This is for YOU!

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Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Making the Most Out of Unofficial Visits

Pretend, for a moment, that you’re a college coach. Each and every day, you’re bombarded with countless standardized emails from potential recruits, all of whom insist they’d “love to come and play for your school.” After years playing the recruiting game, though, you’re too savvy for this tactic, and you realize that many of these prospects have sent an identical email of “sincere interest” to dozens of other schools. Now let’s imagine that one of these emailer-recruits shows up on your campus, having funded the visit on his own dime, and tells you in person that he’d “love to come and play for your school.” This expression of interest is a little harder to doubt, huh?

Unofficial visits are an incredibly important way for an athlete to prove to a college coach that he or she is genuinely interested in a particular school. While they lack the glamour and cachet of “official” visits - remember He Got Game? - unofficial visits can serve many of the same purposes, and can potentially be more effective than official visits for purposes of showing true interest. While the number of unofficial visits a recruit can take is unlimited, as contrasted with the restrictions on official visits, presumably no athlete can personally fund visits to every school he is merely considering, so a coach can’t help but take your interest seriously. By following these few basic guidelines, you can both maximize the impact of your visits and save yourself a bit of money along the way.

First, and most importantly, come up with a list of schools you can realistically see yourself attending. Next, plan to visit schools on a date when you’re certain the coach will be on campus, perhaps on a weekend when other recruits are being entertained. Contact the coach and let him know you’re planning to visit, and request a meeting to discuss the university, the program, and your interest. It’s also helpful to contact the admissions office before the meeting, both to learn a bit about the school academically and to schedule a guided tour of the campus.

Just because the visit is “unofficial” doesn’t mean you should come unprepared think of it as a preliminary job interview. Marc Thibeault, of John Carroll University, can attest to the impression given by an unprepared recruit on an unofficial visit: “ I can’t tell you how many times a recruit shows up with holes in his jeans, hat backwards, earring in and really has no questions when they visit.” If you’re hoping for a scholarship offer from a school, why not take the time to prepare some thoughtful questions about the direction of the program, or about the school’s academic reputation, so that a coach understands you’re responsible and concerned about your future?

Don’t be fooled into thinking of unofficial visits as the “ugly cousin” of official visits. In some sense, unofficial visits are a tool to “officially” establish your interest in a school, at least as far as the coach is concerned, and so they’ll help you immediately be taken more seriously as a potential recruit. Plan ahead and come prepared, so you won’t waste your and family’s valuable time and money.

http://www.fastweb.com/content/athletic_article_3

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-19-2010

ENTITLE DIRECT

College Tips College Scholarship Contest

Description:

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information. \

Provided By: Entitle Direct Group, Inc.

Deadline: December 07, 2010

Type of Award: Contest

Amount: $7000

Awards Available: 1

Website: http://www.entitledirect.com/CollegeTips

Resource: http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/150072-entitle-direct-college-tips-college-scholarship-contest

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Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-16-2010

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

The Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) employs seminars, leadership programs, and evidence-based discussion to strengthen and inform philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and social enterprise so that each can contribute to the good society, domestically and internationally.

Activities:
In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes research, writing, logistical, and administrative support for PSI’s leadership initiatives, public programs, and convenings.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community of color. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following:

1. Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector;
2. Excellent research and writing skills;
3. Demonstrated financial need; and
4. U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

The student must be able to intern for 12-15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. Fall and Spring internships will be part-time (15-20 hours per week) and Summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.

Fellowship stipend:
A fellowship grant of approximately $2,000 will be awarded to the Fall and Spring fellows and approximately $4,000 will be awarded to the Summer fellow.

Application procedure:
There is no application form for this fellowship. Please send:

1. A letter of interest (include information about dates of availability for the fellowship);
2. A resume;
3. An official transcript;
4. Documentation from university financial aid office demonstrating financial need

(such as an award letter);
5. Two letters of recommendation to the contact information below.

Website: www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst

Application deadlines: Summer 2010 - March 15, 2011 Fall 2011 - July 15, 2011

Contact information:
Lauren Stebbins
Communications Associate
Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, D.C., 20036
(202) 736-2500
lauren.stebbins@aspeninstitute.org

Resource: http://www.apsanet.org/content_11389.cfm

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NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

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Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-03-2010

Scholarships.com Business Scholarship

Scholarship ID: 144679

Scholarship Description: With this and other scholarships you will find while conducting a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com, you can make money before you even enter the business world.

We understand that writing a 2,000 word essay on trickle-down economics can be a turnoff to students who lack both money and time. That’s why we’ve simplified things and made sure that you won't have to spend more time than necessary on this scholarship. To apply for the Scholarships.com Business Scholarship, all you need to do is fill out a Scholarships.com profile. If you're majoring in a business-related field of study, you can apply for a chance to win in our annual drawing.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be majoring or intending to major in one of the following:

Business Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Advertising Economics Finance International Business Management Marketing/Distribution Hotel/Restaurant Management Human Resources International Affairs Real Estate/Development Sports Administration Manufacturing Engineering Management Retail

Contact: Scholarship Administrator

Address 473 Central Ave.
Suite 6
Highland Park, IL 60035

Application Deadline: Varies

Number Of Awards: 1

Maximum Amount: $1,000

Website Address: /financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-com-scholarships/area-of-study/scholarships-com-business-scholarship.aspx

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

TIPS FOR PICKING YOUR MAJOR

1. Obtain the list of what is offered at your school

2. List what interests you 2-5 options

3. Obtain the list of courses that are offered per major

4. Highlight the courses within each major that interest you *read the course descriptions* go through them one by one to see what sounds interesting & make notes

5. Contact and/or introduce yourself to 2 professors, career development staff, program adviser/guidance counselor & students within the major you are interested in. Ask them for a phone conference or face to face meeting. Ask them for feedback about their discipline. A. What they like about it? B.What they don’t? C.Why do they teach this discipline?/ Or why did you pick this major? D. Where have their students’ gone or professional fields they have chosen with this major? E. What are some of the challenges with this major?

6. Go to the library and/or research online career options for people majoring in what you have selected as your choices?

http://www.k-state.edu/acic/majorin/

http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.shtml

http://www.sru.edu/pages/534.asp http://www.rileyguide.com/careers.html

http://www.careervideos.com/

7. Take an assessment (Jung Typology) *think about the results & talk to someone you think may be able to share further insight like a career counselor, parent, teacher)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/

8. Once you’ve narrowed down your search based on these things, contact the Career Office or your Guide Counselor or Admissions Counselor for more information

9. Go back to Academic Services or Career Development to share your information and be determined to make a decision.

10. Finally, know that no-matter what you choose that if you choose another career path in the end that is okay. For example: my boss in Finance was an English Major, an Accountant I met started in Marketing. It’s not the end all be all – so just step out on faith, but absolutely include your research, interviewing, and gut and go for it!

G-O-A-L

G (Go for it!) like Nike - just do it!

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-25-2010

MICHIGAN STUDENTS

Warner Norcross and Judd LLP Scholarship for Minority Students

Financial assistance to students who are residents of Michigan, or attend a college/university/vocational school in Michigan, and are of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing a career in law, paralegal, or a legal secretarial program. Law school scholarship ($5000), paralegal scholarship ($2000), legal secretary scholarship ($1000).

Academic/Career Areas: Law/Legal Services.

Award: Scholarship for use in freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate years; not renewable

Number: up to 3.

Amount: $1000-$5000.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black (non-Hispanic), or Hispanic and enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a two-year or four-year institution or university. Applicant must have 2.5 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements” application, essay, financial need analysis, references, transcript.

Deadline: April 1.

CONTACT: See Web site.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Web: http://www.grfoundation.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship list for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011.

You may be eligible for a scholarship

A *scholarship is an amount of money or credit (ranging from a few hundred dollars to many thousands) awarded to a student to aid in the pursuit of studies. There are several types of scholarships, but primarily they are either:

Most schools of higher education, including online schools, offer scholarships of one or both types. In addition, there are hundreds of private scholarships available, but you have to seek them out. One excellent *reference available at many public libraries--is the annual “Scholarship Handbook“, published by the College Board (a not-for-profit association composed of over 5,000 schools of various types). Here are their categories of scholarships:

Study Abroad--for students (mostly graduate students) studying abroad.

TEXAS STUDENTS

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-24-2010

Jere W. Thompson, Jr., Scholarship Fund

Renewable scholarships awarded to full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors with disadvantaged backgrounds, who are pursuing a degree in civil engineering and closely related disciplines at Texas colleges and universities. Up to $2000 awarded each semester, beginning with junior year. Must maintain 2.5 GPA. Special consideration given to students from Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties, Texas.

Deadline: April 1.

Academic/Career Areas: Engineering-Related Technologies.

Award: Scholarship for use in junior or senior years; renewable

Number: 1-2.

Amount: $2000-$4000.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university and resident of Texas. Applicant must have 2.5 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements: application, essay, financial need analysis, references, test scores, transcript.

Deadline: April 1.

CONTACT: Mrs. Cathy McNally, Program Manager
Dallas Architectural Foundation-HKS/John Humphries Minority Scholarship
900 Jackson Street, Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-741-9898
Fax: 214-741-9848
E-mail: cmcnally@dallasfoundation.org
Web: http://www.dallasfoundation.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

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(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Alcorn State University is a land-grant institution that has been designated by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as a regional university with a primary purpose to serve the southwestern region of Mississippi. The institution considers itself a premier institution preparing students for graduate and professional school, especially in the sciences.

Organized research is conducted in selected areas, but instruction and public service are the primary components of the university's mission. The institution is currently engaged in a variety of research activities that focus on biotechnology, energy, meat, ecology, farming and alternative crops. Constantly looking for ways to broaden its research function, the institution is moving toward research involving advanced technology and value-added agriculture.

The institution fulfills the instruction component of its mission through small classes and by emphasizing strong undergraduate programs while striving to develop additional graduate programs in specific areas of need and opportunity.

As a Carnegie Master's I institution and a SREB Level 4 institution, Alcorn State offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs in science, mathematics, nursing, agriculture, advanced technologies, education and business. The institution also offers a selected number of master's programs in areas such as agriculture, education, nursing and science.

As the epi-center of southwest Mississippi, the institution, through its "communiversity concept," provides outreach programs and services that are geared toward assisting and meeting the educational, economic, recreational and cultural needs of the immediate community, the region and the state. Through agricultural research and extension programs, the university seeks to serve families with limited resources and to help small and family farmers improve their standard of living. The institution also provides a variety of professional development opportunities for elementary and secondary schools designed to enhance performance in reading, mathematics, science and standardized examinations.

www.alcorn.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-02-2010

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes it possible for the nation’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a four-year college or university. The Foundation provides up to $30,000 per year to each of approximately 50 deserving students selected annually, making it the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students in the country.

Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.

To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year institution. Students cannot apply directly to the Foundation. Each two-year college may nominate up to four students (depending upon institution enrollment) each year to be considered for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

A review panel of distinguished university faculty and admissions professionals judge the nominees using criteria including academic achievement and critical thinking ability, financial need, will to succeed, and breadth of interest and activities.

We’re looking everywhere for the finest students in America

Through our annual Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program, we provide scholarships worth up to $30,000 per year to community college students & recent alumni to help them earn a four-year degree.

How to Apply

Deadlines for the 2011 Undergraduate transfer Scholarship

January 19, 2011 (closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time) - online application, letters of recommendation, and uploaded supporting documents

January 26, 2011 (closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time) - faculty representative nomination

Am I Eligible?

Please review the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program minimum eligibility requirements found on the Selection & Eligibility page.

Please Note: Students may not apply directly to the Foundation for this scholarship. All applicants for the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program must be nominated by the Foundation’s Faculty Representative at their two-year institutions.

Application materials

The 2011 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Nominee Guidelines and Online Application can be found on the Application Materials page.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program or the application process, please refer to the Program’s FAQs.

RESOURCE: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

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(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship list for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011.

College Scholarships: Athletic Scholarship Application Checklist

Want to play college ball, and get a college *scholarship for doing it? There are a number of requirements you must first fulfill, and a number of things you can do to ensure that you're on a prospective school's radar. Follow these steps to improve your chances of snagging athletic university scholarships.

Contact the school formally
Once you have made a list of the schools you're interested in, get the names of the head coaches and write to them. When you do, include:

· A factual resume of your athletic and academic accomplishments

· 10-to-15 minutes of video highlights (with your jersey number noted)

· Letters of recommendation from your high school and off-season coaches

· Your season schedule

Ace the interview
When you meet with a recruiter or coach, be sure to offer a firm handshake and maintain eye contact. According to recruiters, the most effective attitude is quiet confidence, respect, sincerity, and enthusiasm. These are qualities they'll want to see on the court and on the field.

Ask good questions
Don't think that you should refrain from asking questions. Not only will you impress the recruiter -- you’ll get the information you need to make the right decisions about your athletic and academic future. Such questions might include:

· Do I qualify athletically and academically?

· If I were recruited, what would the parameters of the college scholarships be?

· For what position am I being considered?

· What level of interest do you have in me?

Follow up
Timing is everything. There are four times when a follow-up letter from you or your coach can be extremely effective in procuring student scholarships:

· Prior to the senior season

· During or just after the senior season

· Just prior to or after announced signing dates (conference-affiliated or national association)

· Late summer, in case undergraduate scholarships offered to other athletes have been withdrawn or declined

Just like in sports, success with college scholarships is about persistence. Give it your all, and there’s a good chance it will pay off.

RESOURCE: http://www.petersons.com/college-search/athletic-scholarship-application-checklist.aspx

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9- 21-2010

Ed Bradley Scholarship

One-time award for minority sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student enrolled in an electronic journalism program. Submit examples of reporting or producing skills on audio cassette tape or videotape, totaling 15 minutes or less, with scripts.

Award amounts $10,000.

Deadline: May 7.

Academic/Career Areas Communications; Journalism; TV/Radio Broadcasting.

Award Scholarship for use in sophomore, junior, or senior years; not renewable

Number: 1.

Amount: $10,000.

Eligibility Requirements Applicant must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black (non-Hispanic), or Hispanic and enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university. Available to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements application, essay, resume, references, video or audio tape of work, statement explaining career in Electronic Journalism.

Deadline: May 7..

Contact: Irving Washington, Scholarship Committee
Radio-Television News Directors Association and Foundation
1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-467-5218
Web: http://www.rtndf.org

p.s. If you need more information on scholarship search contact S.E.A.

c/o Norris Coleman @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com.

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship list for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011.

(TEXAS STUDENTS)

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-19-2010

Texas Toward EXcellence Access & Success (TEXAS)

Grant: Scholarship ID: 86276

Scholarship Description : The Texas Legislature established the TEXAS (Towards EXcellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college.
For more information, please visit: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?Objec...

Who can apply? Students who...

For an initial award
* Are Texas residents
* Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
* Show financial need
* Register for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement
* AND
o Be a graduate of an accredited high school in Texas not earlier than the 1998-99 school year
o Complete the Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program in high school
o Enroll in a non-profit public college or university in Texas within 16 months of graduation from a public or accredited private high school in Texas and
o Have accumulated no more than 30 semester credit hours, excluding those earned for dual or concurrent courses or awarded for credit by examination (AP, IB or CLEP).
* OR
o Have earned an Associate Degree from a public technical, state or community college in Texas and
o Enroll in any public university in Texas no more than 12 months after receiving their Associate's Degree.

When should students apply? Deadlines vary by institution, but fall and spring grants are generally awarded in the spring prior to enrollment.

How do students apply? Awards will be made through the financial aid office of the college. Persons interested in the program should contact the financial aid office to find out about deadlines and procedures.

Where can I get additional information? Your eligibility for this program is determined by the financial aid office at your college.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Address :PO Box 12788

Austin, TX 78711-2788

Phone 512-427-6340

Fax 512-427-6420

Email Address: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us

Application Deadline :Varies Number Of Awards: See Description

Maximum Amount: $15,000

Website Address :http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?Objec...

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact

S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

6 Sloppy Speech Habits to Avoid

1. Non-words

Filler words such as “um,” “ah,” “you know,” “OK” or “like” tell the interviewer you’re not prepared and make you sound like a Valley Girl (or Boy). A better strategy is to think before you speak, taking pauses and breaths when you lose your train of thought. Everybody utters an occasional “um,” but don’t let it start every sentence.

2. “Up-Talk”

A singsong or rising inflection at the end of every sentence creates a *tentative impression and makes it sound as though you’re asking a question instead of making a definitive statement. You need to speak with *conviction when selling yourself in an meeting. Bring your intonation down when ending a sentence to avoid talking up.

3. Grammatical Errors

The interviewer may question your education when you use incorrect grammar or slang. Expressions such as “ain’t” “she don’t,” “me and my friend” and “so I goes to him” aren’t appropriate. Be sure you speak in complete sentences and that tenses agree. The interview is not the *venue for regional expressions or *informality.

4. Sloppy Speech

Slurring words together or dropping their endings impairs the clarity of your message. To avoid slurring and increase understanding, speak slowly during an interview.

Make a list of commonly mispronounced words, and practice saying them into a tape recorder before the interview. Some common incorrect pronunciations include “aks” for “ask,” “ath a lete” for “athlete,” “wif” for “with” and “dree” for “three.”

5. Speed Talking

While everybody is a bit anxious during an interview, you don’t want your information to fly by like a speeding bullet. A rapid speaking rate is difficult to follow, and speed talkers are seen as nervous. Slow down your racing heart by doing some breathing exercises before the interview.

To avoid rushing, listen to the question, and then count two beats in your head before answering. When you finish a sentence, count two beats again before continuing. Don’t be afraid of silence. Pausing is an effective communication technique. The interviewer needs a few seconds to process what you just said anyway.

6. Weak Speak

Wimpy words modify or water down your *conviction and in the end your position.

When you pepper a conversation with “hopefully,” “perhaps,” “I feel,” “kind of” and “sort of,” the message you convey is a lack of confidence. Use power words such as “I’m confident that,” “my track record shows,” “I take the position that,” “I recommend” or “my goal is.” The language you use gives the listener an impression about your level of confidence and conviction.

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SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-17-2010

James M. and Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship

Scholarship of $2000 annually for up to four years to students enrolled at an accredited college pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applicant should pursue a degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry.

Academic/Career Areas Arts: Humanities; Music.

Award Scholarship for use in freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior years; renewable Number: 12-15. Amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full or part-time at a four-year institution or university. Applicant must have 3.0 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements: Application, financial need analysis.

Deadline: March 31

CONTACT:

Kristina Morris, Program Associate
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc.
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-688-5525
Fax: 404-688-3060
E-mail: scholarships@atlcf.org
Web: http://www.atlcf.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact

S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

WOMEN

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-08-2010

AWG Minority Scholarship

Announcement is also available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file.

This new program encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support. This exchange will enhance the student’s experience and provide a view of the world ahead.

Award Amount: One or more awards totaling $6,000 will be given each summer for use during the next academic year (awards include AWG membership)

Application Deadline: June 30th

The applicant must be:

Application procedures:

Download an application: MS Word (.doc)

The application calls for a statement of academic and career goals, two letters of recommendation, high school and college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores

Winners may reapply for continuing support.

CONTACT: Christina Tapia

(awgscholarship@yahoo.com)

Association for Women Geoscientists
Attn. Minority Scholarship
1400 West 122nd Avenue, Suite 250
Westminster, Colorado 80234

Scholarships are funded by the AWG Foundation with generous support from ExxonMobil and individual donors

RESOURCE: http://awg.org/EAS/minority.html

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Getting in to College: Tips for Communicating with College Admissions Officers

Getting accepted begins with getting noticed!

I recently read a great article by Kerrie Troseth, a guidance counseling expert, on how to build a relationship with your future college admissions department. She recommends that students -- not parents -- make contact first. College admissions officers want to enroll students who are dedicated to pursuing their educations and who show dedication through "demonstrated interest".

So, how do you demonstrate your interest in a college? First, you need to do a little digging and find out why this college interests you. Check out the college's website, read articles and blogs about the campus, and check out campus tour videos. Once you have a pretty good list of questions and topics of interest, you are ready to introduce yourself to the *admissions officer.

How to get on the admissions radar:

* Establish communication: This gets your file started!
* Ask informed questions: Read through the college website and ask specific questions about the admissions process.
* Establish a communication plan with the admissions officer: When should you call or email with additional information?
* Request deadlines for the application and financial aid processes.
* If the college admissions officer asks about your current high school courses, respond promptly. You should also ask for *AP or Honors course recommendations.

If this college is becoming one of your top college picks, take action and schedule a campus visit.

*Try to get a "custom tour" that focuses on your needs and interests, rather than a standard run-through.

*Get a look into the facilities where you will be spending your time as a student (science labs for scientists, performance halls for musicians and actors, sports fields or courts for athletes, etc.)

*Pay careful attention to dining facilities and their inhabitants. You need to know what you are going eat and who you are going to eat with for four years.

*If you have your heart set on your future major, ask to meet with the department head and ask questions about your future field of study.

*Tour all of the dorms and try to visit in the daytime and at night. Communal living is a new experience for most people and you need to see if you can thrive in this type of environment for four years!

*When you find a college that may be right for you, see if you can participate in a summer program or camp by registering through the college.

As Kerrie mentions in her article, most high school students flood admissions offices with applications to colleges they have never even tried to contact before!

My advice: Stand up and get noticed early! Not only will you have a much better shot at "getting in"- you also have a much better idea about the college that you are getting into. by Melissa

RESOURCE: http://www.mycollegeoptions.org/BlogEngine/post/2009/02/Getting-in-to-College-Tips-for-Communicating-with-College-Admissions-Officers.aspx

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-16-2010

HP Academy 'Your New Best Friend' Contest

Provided By: HP Academy

Description:

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: You must register with HP Academy to finalize your entry. Each day you log into your FastWeb.com account, you increase your chances of winning. There is one G62T HP Laptop Prize with a retail value of $579.99 to be awarded in this Sweepstakes. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Deadline: September 16, 2010

Type of Award: Promotion

Amount: Varies

Awards Available: Unspecified

Website: http://www.fastweb.com/content/hp_academy_promo

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

How to Choose a College

There are so many ways to get information and recommendations on a college--friends, family, college rating guides--but this important decision is best made by you and you alone. So, how to choose? This page is designed to help you become an informed consumer. Use your family and friends for advice, but also do some independent research to identify four to eight schools where you can be happy learning, growing and networking. (To buy books on this subject see: Amazon -- search keywords "choose a college")

Steps to Choosing The Right College:

1. Know who you are and what you want from your college or university experience
* Take the "Values Assessment"
* Do the "Self-Assessment" survey
2. Pick a major or academic focus.

* Research schools that offer that major or program
* Look at "The Gorman Report" and

"Rugg's Recommendations On The Colleges"

to learn which colleges are rated "best" for your major
* Do a major search using the Eureka program, or use a
major finder in one of the college guide books
3. Find some schools that fit your criteria. Sometimes you need to make choices among conflicting *criteria. For example, if you prefer a large urban campus, but the better Marine Biology programs are at rural coastal campuses, then you will have to compromise. See "Getting The Information"
4. Do research on the web.

* ACT CollegeNet - Great College Search link
* California Colleges.edu - Developed jointly by public and private schools in California and the Department of Education, this site includes college exploration and guidance.
* Campus Tours - virtual tours and a lot more
* The College Board - SAT information and a great college

search program
* College home pages
* College Opportunities On Line (COOL) - Department

of Education data base of 9000 U.S. colleges
* Illinois Library Gateway - various college ranking

resources
* Local colleges - in depth information
* Peterson's Collegequest - includes a personal organizer,

practice tests and discussion groups
* Princeton Review - the student perspective on schools
* US News - ranks colleges on a range of criteria
5. Narrow the choices
* Use "College Choice Worksheet". Call the *Admissions

Office or visit the college web site to find out about

campus tours and open houses
* Schedule an appointment with an admissions

representative. See "Making the Most of The Interview"

* After your visit, complete "Transfer Research Worksheet"
* Send a thank you note to anyone you met in person.
6. Fill out "What Are Your…( goals)"
7. Congratulations on doing a thorough job choosing a

college. Good luck with your applications.

http://www.eduers.com/University/How_to_Choose_a_College.html

Colleges and Universities by State

http://www.eduers.com/University/index.html

video or interactive game DESIGNERS

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-16-2010

Financial Connects" Financial Literacy Award

Provided By: Net Literacy Alliance

Description:

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Deadline: December 17, 2010

Type of Award: Contest

Amount: $1000

Awards Available: 100

Website: http://www.netliteracyalliance.org/financial-connects-contest/

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Essential Steps to Selecting a College

Chances are, picking a college may be the most important decision you've made so far. With more than 3,000 institutions of higher learning in the United States alone, it can seem overwhelming.

But here's the good news: There are scores of outstanding colleges and universities nationwide, plus lots of information available on how to select one that's right for you. You can start your selection process with a few simple steps:

Identify your must-haves.

Ask yourself some serious questions:

Do I want to attend a large university or a small

college?

Do I want my school to be in a rural, suburban, or urban setting?

Do I want to live close to home? What can I afford?

Will my family help pay for my education?

Do I want to live on campus or commute? What do I want to major in?

Answering these questions will go a long way toward helping you create a list of schools that meet your *criteria.

It may also be helpful to divide your top choices into "reach" schools—those that might be a stretch financially or academically; mid-range schools where you're likely to get in but aren't sure; and safety schools—the sure bets. A good rule of thumb: Apply to three reach schools, three mid-range school, and two safety schools.

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-14-2010

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Provided By: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program

Description: The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Deadline: December 31, 2010

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Awards Available: Unspecified

Website: http://www.gkscholarship.com/

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Five Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt

Self-doubt has been something I’ve struggled with all my life, from debating whether I could get into a top-tier university to believing I could succeed as a writer. It’s a very human emotion, and it’s made worse for some people because of life experiences or temperament.

Self-doubt also makes you feel alone. Sometimes you think you’re the only person in the universe who suffers from a crisis of confidence, and you wish that you could be more like your successful, self-assured neighbor. Well, I guarantee that your neighbor doubts himself every now and then, too.

You won’t ever be able to rid yourself of doubt entirely—believe me, I’ve tried. But I hope that these suggestions will lessen your pain when dark thoughts are all around you.

1. Go Back in Time
The first step in overcoming self-doubt is recognizing that it’s there in the first place. Think about the circumstances that are leading you to feel insecure, and see if you notice any patterns. Are there particular situations (for example, dealing with a new boss, speaking in public) that prompt you to feel this way? Make a note of times in the past when you doubted yourself but ended up coming through with flying colors. Knowledge and recognition of your past successes will bolster your courage regarding what you can achieve in the future.

2. Defeat the Doubtful Thoughts
In one column, write a doubtful thought, and in the opposite column, write facts that dispute that doubtful thought. For instance, suppose you are afraid to invite a new colleague to lunch because you’re afraid you won’t have anything to talk about and she won’t like you. Statements that *refute that thought might be: “We can spend at least an hour talking about the office culture here and what she did before this” and “She will like me because I’ve made a sincere overture to get to know her better.”

3. Keep an Event Journal
If you’re a person who experiences a lot of self-doubt, then it’s time for a test. In the course of a single day, write down all of the things—simple and complex—that you accomplished without a hitch. These can be things like “ran productive staff meeting” or “had great talk with Brandon over coffee.” Then, write down the things that didn’t go so well. You will *inevitably notice that the list of things that went well far outweighs the list of things that didn’t, and this will hopefully allow you to see your doubt in a different light.

4. Call on Your Cheerleaders
Often, our loved ones can see our lives much more *objectively than we can. Being a natural *introvert, I sometimes doubt my interpersonal skills, and when someone doesn’t respond to me in the way that I expect, I occasionally get *paranoid. It always helps to call one of my best friends so that she can assure me that I do, in fact, have a lot of wonderful relationships in my life.

5. Celebrate Your Successes
When a situation in which you doubted yourself turns out better than you expected, don’t just nod and smile and move immediately on to the next thing. Take a moment and reward yourself for a positive outcome. Do something you enjoy like going to your favorite restaurant or eating a *delectable dessert. Taking the time to cement positive emotions in your mind will hopefully make the doubt disappear more quickly next time.

Alexandra Levit, February 04, 2010

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-11-2010

"A GPA Isn't Everything" Scholarship
Scholarship Description: Don't have the best GPA in the world but feel you have made up for it with other accomplishments? Then let Cappex.com reward you for your hard work with a $1,000 "A GPA Isn't Everything" Scholarship. No essays or tedious forms required. Just fill out a profile about yourself and you'll be eligible for this and many more scholarships from Cappex. Plus, your free Cappex profile will match you with billions more in scholarships from colleges and other organizations.

For more information, please visit http://www.scholarships.com/scc.aspx?pid=745

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator

Address: 600 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035

Application Deadline September 30, 2010

Number Of Awards 1

Maximum Amount $1,000

Website Address: http://www.scholarships.com/scc.aspx?pid=745

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

STUDENTS / WOMEN OVER 30 YEARS OLD

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-10-2010

The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.

SCHOLARSHIPS. (NHBW, Inc.)

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are two categories of awards:

The 2011 scholarship application will be available November 2010.

The 2011 scholarship application will be available November 2010.

For information or to receive an application by mail, please send a letter requesting an application and include a stamped self-addressed envelope to:

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee
National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.
1809 East 71st. Street, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60649

Phone: (773) 667-7061

Fax: (773) 667-7064

Website: http://www.nhbwinc.com/scholarships.html

Local chapters provide scholarships as well. Contact the local chapter nearest you for details.

EDUCATION

The Education Committee plans and implements educational programs and activities sponsored by the organization. This Committee enhances the professional development of chapter members through planned activities or workshops on various topics. It maintains communication with scholarship recipients to determine their current educational status, progress and academic accomplishments. It offers *mentorship and advisement to current scholarship recipients to strengthen and/or enhance their *educational achievements.

It is our desire that scholarship recipients, upon graduation and after gaining full-time employment, will join NHBW and continue the *legacy of helping other youths to achieve.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

Resource: http://www.nhbwinc.com/index.html

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact

S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Starting College Planning

After you’ve begun to think about what you want to do with your life and find ways to get yourself to a position where you’ll be able to do it, you may realize that you need to put together a plan for getting through high school and preparing yourself for college. You will also want to [*1] meet with your guidance counselor to ask questions about college preparation and college admission to make sure you’re able to put your best foot forward when it comes time to apply. Knowing [*2] what to expect in college can also help you get ready.

You’ll want to formulate a plan of action for your high school career, focusing on both academics and extracurricular activities to maximize your prospects of getting into college, winning scholarships to pay for college, as well as having a productive and meaningful high school experience. Check out our suggested [*3] high school action plans for some ideas for high school students at any grade level.

RESOURCES:

*1 http://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/preparing-for-college/20-questions-ask-guidance-counselor.aspx

*2 http://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/preparing-for-college/what-to-expect-when-get-to-college.aspx

*3 http://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/preparing-for-college/high-school-action-plan/high-school-action-plan.aspx

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-09--2010

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Scholarship ID: 93544

Scholarship Description

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program awards fellowships to college seniors so that they may pursue independent research projects while traveling outside the United States for one year after their graduation. The Watson Fellowship Program is administered in cooperation with fifty outstanding private college and universities throughout the United States.

Students must first be nominated by their college or university, and then compete on a national level. Watson Fellows will each receive $25,000 for their year of travel and study. This year of travel provides Fellows an unusual opportunity to take stock of themselves, test their aspirations and abilities, pursue their own in-depth study, and develop a more informed sense of international concern. In selecting Watson Fellows, the program is most concerned with holistically identifying individuals who demonstrate integrity, imagination, strong ethical character, intelligence, the capacity for vision and leadership, the promise of creative achievement and excellence within a chosen field, and the potential for humane and effective participation in the world community. This program identifies prospective leaders and allows them to develop their independence and to become world citizens.

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program was begun in 1968 by the children of Thomas J. Watson, Sr., the founder of IBM Corporation, and his wife, Jeannette K. Watson, to honor their parents’ long-standing interest in education and world affairs. The program continues to believe that the investment in Watson Fellows is an effective contribution to the global community.

Program Areas: Fellowships
Publications: Informational Brochure
Limitations to giving: Applicants for the fellowship must be graduating
seniors at one of the fifty colleges and universities participating in the program.

Contact Information:
Beverly Larson, Executive Director
The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program
293 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 274-1952

Application Deadline: November 5, 2010

Number Of Awards: 50 Maximum

Amount: $22,000

Website Address: http://www.watsonfellowship.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary