REAL Cents REAL Change Summer Camp℠
June 16-21, 2013
REAL: Recognize Me! Empower Me! Appreciate Me! My Legacy!
Want to feel confident about how to manage money at any stage of your life? Want to empower yourself while helping others? Want to leverage your natural talents, skills, and treasures to benefit others? Want to learn how to create a lasting legacy? Let's get REAL! AND make positive things happen!
The REAL Cents REAL Change℠ Summer Camp is a week-long residential camp produced by the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies and College of Human Sciences that empowers teens (ages 13-18) through education, leadership and philanthropy. Throughout REAL Cents REAL Change℠ Summer Camp, teen participants will learn the basic skills of financial management and how to maximize their philanthropic impact.
Participants will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.
Tuition is $549 and covers all instruction, housing, meals, and recreational activities. Copy and paste this website in your browser to apply for this camp:
http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/realcentsrealchange.htm
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
High school young women in our community are invited to apply for the *NCWIT
Award for Aspirations in Computing. The School of Computing at the University of South Alabama is the Alabama Affiliate of NCWIT*.
*What is the award?*
The *NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing* recognizes young women at
the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and
interests. Winners are recognized at an award event here in the community.
All applicants will also be considered for the National award.
*Why is the award important?*
By generating visibility for technical young women, the *NCWIT Award for
Aspirations in Computing* encourages continued interest in computing,
increases awareness of the gender gap in computing and IT, and emphasizes
at a personal level the importance of women's participation in computing.
*What is the application process?*
Go to www.ncwit.org/award. Detailed instructions and eligibility information are
found online.
Applicants are asked to provide the name and email address of a school
official to endorse their application. This person could be a teacher,
technology specialist, counselor or other school official. Online applications
must be submitted and endorsed by October 31, 2013.
Award for Aspirations in Computing. The School of Computing at the University of South Alabama is the Alabama Affiliate of NCWIT*.
*What is the award?*
The *NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing* recognizes young women at
the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and
interests. Winners are recognized at an award event here in the community.
All applicants will also be considered for the National award.
*Why is the award important?*
By generating visibility for technical young women, the *NCWIT Award for
Aspirations in Computing* encourages continued interest in computing,
increases awareness of the gender gap in computing and IT, and emphasizes
at a personal level the importance of women's participation in computing.
*What is the application process?*
Go to www.ncwit.org/award. Detailed instructions and eligibility information are
found online.
Applicants are asked to provide the name and email address of a school
official to endorse their application. This person could be a teacher,
technology specialist, counselor or other school official. Online applications
must be submitted and endorsed by October 31, 2013.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Jeff State Community College Summer Registration
The online registration dates for enrolling in summer courses at Jeff State Community College is April 15 - May 22, 2013. If you are a high school student wanting dual or accelerated enrollment, go to http://www.jeffstateonline.com/. Click on the "Enroll" tab at the top then click on "High School Students" from the drop-down list. On the left side of the next screen you will click on Dual Enrollment or Accelerated Program. Click on the words "printed application." This will bring up the "Forms" screen where you can download either admissions, dual enrollment, or accelerated program application forms. You may also get a paper copy of the dual enrollment or accelerated program application from your counselor.
Friday, April 12, 2013
ABA Broadcast Scholarship Program 2013
NEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL THIS FALL? HERE'S SOME GREAT NEWS FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS STUDYING BROADCASTING OR BROADCAST ENGINEERING AT ALABAMA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION WILL AWARD TEN SCHOLARSHIPS OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) EACH THIS YEAR. FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND A COPY OF THE
APPLICATION, VISIT WWW.AL-BA.COM OR SEE YOUR COUNSELOR. APPLY BY APRIL 30.
APPLICATION, VISIT WWW.AL-BA.COM OR SEE YOUR COUNSELOR. APPLY BY APRIL 30.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Verbena Kindergarten Registration 2013
The Verbena Kindergarten Registration will take place on April 22rd through 26th at the Annex office from 8:30-10:30 am and 12:00-2:00 pm. Children who are 5 years old on or before September 2, 2013 are eligible to register for the 2013-2014 school year. If a parent is not able to attend, they can call the Annex during the week of registration for information about picking up a packet (755-0248).
The following paperwork is required to enroll your child: Certified Birth Certificate, original unexpired Alabama Certificate of Immunization, Social Security Card and Proof of Residence (utility bill or lease agreement showing name and address).
A parent or legal guardian with proper documentation must enroll a student. The school will need a copy of custody or guardianship papers if applicable.
All paperwork must be presented at the time of registration. Parents may bring their children with them, but it is not required.
The Verbena Annex Staff will host a "meet and greet" with all rising Kindergarten students and parents May 22th at 11:00 p.m. Students and parents will be able to tour the building, meet the teachers and have a special snack. Only families who have completed their registration paperwork by May 17th will be able to attend.
The following paperwork is required to enroll your child: Certified Birth Certificate, original unexpired Alabama Certificate of Immunization, Social Security Card and Proof of Residence (utility bill or lease agreement showing name and address).
A parent or legal guardian with proper documentation must enroll a student. The school will need a copy of custody or guardianship papers if applicable.
All paperwork must be presented at the time of registration. Parents may bring their children with them, but it is not required.
The Verbena Annex Staff will host a "meet and greet" with all rising Kindergarten students and parents May 22th at 11:00 p.m. Students and parents will be able to tour the building, meet the teachers and have a special snack. Only families who have completed their registration paperwork by May 17th will be able to attend.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Clanton Kiwanis Scholarship
The Clanton Kiwanis have a scholarship fund to assist students financially from Chilton County with training after high school graduation. It is in part a needs-based scholarship for high school graduates. Eligible participants may be either high school seniors or graduates. According to the information on the application:
"Scholarship money may be applied to trade schools, vocations schools, technical schools, junior colleges, 4-year colleges and/or universities." All applications must be received by the Clanton Kiwanis club before Tuesday, April 30, 2013. If you have questions, please contact Bill Davis at (205)755-1200 or Dan Nolen at (205)755-4041. All high school counselors in Chilton County schools will be able to provide interested students with an application.
"Scholarship money may be applied to trade schools, vocations schools, technical schools, junior colleges, 4-year colleges and/or universities." All applications must be received by the Clanton Kiwanis club before Tuesday, April 30, 2013. If you have questions, please contact Bill Davis at (205)755-1200 or Dan Nolen at (205)755-4041. All high school counselors in Chilton County schools will be able to provide interested students with an application.
Monday, April 1, 2013
SESPTC & Joseph F. Beams Education Scholarships
Please read the following information about the SESPTC and Joseph F. Beams Education Scholarships. Applications for both scholarships are due no later than April 30, 2013. The forms may be picked up from your high school counselor.
1. Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Buster Bynum Scholarship (Blue Paper) -- This is a one-time $2,500 education scholarship award made to one deserving public school student in each of the 14 member states of the Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Corporation. To qualify the parent/guardian of the student must have a gross taxable income less than $75,000 for each of the past five tax years and have been actively employed in public school transportation for the past five years. The student applicant must have at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic average, will graduate from a public high school, and will attend a postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2013. Additional criteria are specified in the attached application.
2. 2013 Alabama School Transportation Association (ASTA) Conference Joseph F. Beams, Sr./Jr. Education Scholarship (Yellow Paper) -- This is a one-time $1,000 education scholarship award made to a deserving public high school student. The parent/guardian of the student must have been an active employee in an Alabama public school transportation program as a mechanic during the past three years (since January 1, 2010). The student applicant must have at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic average, will graduate from a public high school, and will attend a postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2013. Additional criteria are specified in the application.
1. Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Buster Bynum Scholarship (Blue Paper) -- This is a one-time $2,500 education scholarship award made to one deserving public school student in each of the 14 member states of the Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Corporation. To qualify the parent/guardian of the student must have a gross taxable income less than $75,000 for each of the past five tax years and have been actively employed in public school transportation for the past five years. The student applicant must have at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic average, will graduate from a public high school, and will attend a postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2013. Additional criteria are specified in the attached application.
2. 2013 Alabama School Transportation Association (ASTA) Conference Joseph F. Beams, Sr./Jr. Education Scholarship (Yellow Paper) -- This is a one-time $1,000 education scholarship award made to a deserving public high school student. The parent/guardian of the student must have been an active employee in an Alabama public school transportation program as a mechanic during the past three years (since January 1, 2010). The student applicant must have at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic average, will graduate from a public high school, and will attend a postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2013. Additional criteria are specified in the application.
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