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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

*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

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

*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.

Essay Skills For College Bound Students

Before You Write

• Choosing a College Essay
  Topic
• Recipe for a Draft
  
• Sample College Essay
  Questions

Writing the Essay

Three Steps to a Great
College Essay

College Essay Writing
Tips

Sample
Essays

Sample College Essay 1

Sample College Essay 2

The Letters Are In...

Making
Your Final Choice

College Decision-Making
Guide

What to Do if You're
Wait-Listed

Rejected: Now What?

Selecting a Financial
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How
to Make the Big Decision

Next Steps
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/letters-are-in/index.html

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-23-2010

Minority Presence
Program Doctoral/Law/Veterinary Medicine Grant

SPONSOR: NorthCarolina State Education Assistance Authority on behalf of the Univesity of
North Carolina

ADDRESS: PO Box 13663 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663

WEBSITE: http://www.ncseaa.edu

ELIGIBILITYAND
APPLICATION: Applicant must be a black North Carolina resident, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled in a full-time doctoral, law or veterinary medicine program.

AMOUNT: $ 4,000.00

“I don’t know how to navigate the professional world. It is like I am an outsider looking in. As an African American woman, I don’t have any willing connections in my family. I am actively networking, taking classes to gain new skills, writing blogs, and interning; this way I can groom myself into the professional I want to be…”

My answer went like this:

Thank you for your note & for expressing your challenges so honestly. I will share that I have been mentored and I have mentored. In most cases where I was on the receiving end, I actively pursued the
relationship. There have been both good AND bad experiences on either
side – I chose to learn from both.

One of the conversations that came out of the recent Women of Color Career Success telesummit I hosted focused on the topic of mentoring and where to find them. There were 3 strategies highlighted from the panel:

1. Pursue mentoring relationships with people who already at a level for which you are aspiring – seeking a combination of mentors with similar backgrounds as you AND those who can share a completely
   different perspective;
2. Peer-to-peer mentoring – reach out to positive, motivated colleagues and others within your field for idea/resource sharing; and
3. “remote” mentoring – seek out books, presentations, and media that may have messages you can apply to your own situation for growth. If something really appeals to you, consider contacting the author, etc to
   let them know how their ideas have helped you – social media really
   opens possibilities here. You never know until you try.

“Mentoring” was very loosely defined in each case but the ultimate message was that you can learn from just about anyone’s experiences.

Lastly I will add these tips:

* Don’t be intimidated to ask anyone you have identified as a possible mentor for you. The worst they can do is say no. * You should not expect
someone else to invest in you what you don’t invest in yourself and
others. Definitely look at ways you can mentor and give back. * And if
you happen to run into that not-so-great experience, you can learn
lessons from that too. It just may be “what not to do”.

I hope others will chime in and offer their advice and perspectives on your questions.

Best success to you, Tanya

What are your thoughts around mentoring and what advice would you offer someone for finding a mentor?

About the Author: Tanya Smith of Be Promotable helps ambitious professional women of color develop a competitive personal brand strategy for the career of their dreams. To get instant access to
her free special report on Simple Steps High Performing Sistas Need to Know for Career Success stop by and visit http://www.bepromotable.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 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 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.

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-20-2010

Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, PE Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering

Award of $5000 to a high school senior entering an ABET-accredited four year engineering program. Intended to encourage underrepresented minorities to pursue this challenging and rewarding career.

Academic/Career Areas: Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Engineering-Related Technologies; Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering.

Award: Scholarship for use in freshman year; not renewable

Number: 1. Amount: $5000.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Black (non-Hispanic), or Hispanic; high school student and planning to enroll or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university. Applicant must have 3.5 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements: Application, essay, references, test scores, transcript.

Deadline: March 1.

CONTACT:

Mary K. Maul, Education Manager,

NSPE, National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-2833
E-mail: mmaul@nspe.org
Web: http://www.nspe.org

RESOURCE:

http://www.studentedge.com/scholarshipsearch/programvc.aspx?level=u&region=s&sponsor=16519&inunid=165423

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.

WWW.EXCELL.COM

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

ACT

American College Testing Assessment

The Act (American College Testing Assessment) assess a student's knowledge in English, Math, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. The test is administered by the American College Testing Program and it consists of four tests 35-40 minutes long.

Specifically, the American College Test was created to test college bound students cumulative knowledge in four different subjects: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. This multiple choice based test, which is usually administered in the south, is known for testing a student’s ability to recall formulas and fundamentals from the aforementioned subjects as well as a student’s ability to solve graphs. Students are graded on a scale of one (lowest) to thirty-six (highest) in each of these four categories. The four sub-scores recorded from these four respective topics are then averaged together for a composite score that is looked at upon universities for various purposes such as acceptance, scholarship qualification and then eventually class placement. This assessment does not penalize students for having incorrect answers as only correct answers affect the scoring. According to Mary Beth Marklein of USA Today, the national composite test score average in 2004 was 20.9, as a record number of test takers (1.2 million) were recorded. She also reported that in 2004, students tested higher in the reading section of the assessment (21.3), despite rants that the allotted time for this portion of the test is too short. The lower composite test scores throughout the years have created many jobs in preparing for the ACT. Test centers have been developed nationwide, and companies such as Kaplan offer strategies to taking the ACT along with practice tests (which are actual ACT tests administered throughout the years). According to the ACT official website, the test is given on six dates a year, at hundreds of locations, and students can take the test as many times as they desire, as the highest score is the only looked at determining acceptance. The traditional format of the ACT will now feature a writing assessment starting in October 2005 that tests students abilities to write a short essay.

www.act.org

Missouri Students

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-07-2010

Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship

Program Summary: Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship is a $3,000 award which is renewable for up to four years. The State of Missouri pays for $2,000 of each scholarship, and the other $1,000 is paid by participating colleges and universities across the state. There are 100 scholarships available.

Eligibility And Application: Applicant must be a resident of Missouri; be an African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Applicant may be a high school senior, college student or returning adult (without a degree) who ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class or scored at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT examination. Applicant may be an individual who has completed 30 college hours and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicant may have a baccalaureate degree who is returning to an approved Math or Science Teacher Education Program.

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: February 15

CONTACT: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Address: P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City,

MO 65102-0480

Phone: 573 751-1668

Fax: 573 526-3580

Email: webreplyqual@dese.mo.gov

Website: http://www.dese.mo.us

RESOURCE: http://edu.excelle.com/scholarships/step4?id=2709

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.

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

8-18-2010

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Minority Internship

Sponsor: Women's Sports Foundation

Address: Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website: http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org

Program Summary:

Eligibility And Application: Applicant must be a woman of color who wishes to gain experience in a sports-related career and interact in the sports community. Internships are located at the Women's Sports Foundation in East Meadow, N.Y.

Amount: $12,000

Deadline: None

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

12 Ways Adult Students Can Pay for College:

1. Maximize your federal aid eligibility by reducing assets and paying down consumer debt.

2. Submit the *FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. You don't have to wait until you are admitted to a program to apply! This application also serves as the application for the *Workforce Improvement Grant, a scholarship awarded to adult students based on financial need.

3. Research and apply for scholarships early. Scholarship deadlines can occur as early as six months prior to the semester for which they are intended!

4. Utilize community programs that offer assistance with childcare, rent, utilities, food, clothing, fuel, prescription medicines, and medical or dental care. This allows you to use money for college that would normally pay for these other items.

5. Ask about fee waivers. Many colleges will reduce or waive admission application, testing, or other fees for low income students.

6. Ask about tuition payment plans. Many colleges offer tuition or deferred payment plans.

7. Accelerate your degree program by taking college level proficiency exams, such as *CLEP or *DANTES, or departmental exams. Ask about the possibility of receiving credit for paid work experience, professional licensure, certification, military service or other training.

8. If you are working toward a bachelor's degree, consider taking general education courses at a *community college where tuition is generally much lower.

9. Take advantage of distance learning opportunities in lieu of traditional campus-based classes where possible. Tuition for these classes is often much less.

10. Reduce the cost of textbooks by borrowing them from someone who has already taken your class or borrowing them from the library. If you must buy books, shop online for the best price or buy used books. At the end of each semester, sell them to other students or online instead of taking them to the bookstore.

11. Explore Tuition Assistance Programs (TAP) offered to employees of larger corporations.

12. Take advantage of federal tax benefits, such as the Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit.

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

9-06-2010

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

CONTACT:

Shondra Jenkins

Address: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: 301-987-4848 Fax: 301-987-4438

Email Address: STOPHunger@SodexoFoundation.org

Application Deadline: February 26, 2011

Number Of Awards: See Description

Maximum Amount: $5,000

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

Resource: http://www.scholarships.com/Award.aspx?AWARD_ID=17

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

(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