Teen Dating Violence Summit – February 17, 2012

This event is open to all who want to attend. Organizations are also welcome to set-up information and a resource tables at the event. All interested in attending must RSVP by February 13, 2012 to be included in the lunch count.

Dating violence or abuse can occur in intimate relationships between people from ages pre-teen through adulthood. However, studies have shown that teen’s ages 13-18 are at high risk as they are beginning to explore dating and intimacy. Additionally, this age group is at risk because statistics have shown that they are the least likely group to disclose warning signs or abuse to a friend, family member or trusted adult and especially to report dating violence to the police.

Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation – Application Deadline: 2-15-12

Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable scholarship to graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition.  The Foundation was established in 1980 to provide equal-opportunity scholarships to Michigan high school seniors.

 Scholarships to be applied to first year of college only.

 APPLICANTS MUST:

1.   Graduate by August 2012.

2.   Have GPA of 2.5 or above.

3.   Describe financial need.

4.   Complete application form and essay.

5.   Document community activities.

6.   Confirm admission to university or college prior to August 2012.

7.   Furnish official copies of high school transcript and ACT or SAT results

8.   Furnish 3 letters of recommendation

(at least one from a school representative; also suggest clergy, community and/or civic representative).

ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, OR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

DEADLINE  -  APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY:  February 15, 2012

Applications also available on our web site:         rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org

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IMPORTANT TIPS: Applications are reviewed and evaluated in various categories/ areas – on a weighted average (points awarded in each category).  Failure to complete any portion of the application greatly reduces your chance of being awarded a scholarship.  For example, failure to list community service  will lower overall points – possibly enough to eliminate you from competition.  Examples of categories are: 

 

Application (complete/neat)    -    Scholastic Achievement, SAT/ACT    -    Financial Need

Community Service    -    Support Letters    -    Academic Goals    -    Future Plans    -    Essay

 

Other Suggestions/Recommendations

·       Make sure your cumulative grade point average appears on your transcripts.

·       Be neat!  Type the application if at all possible.  If hand-written, use ink (not pencil).

·       Have someone proofread your application and essay, so you make a good impression.

·       Send only material requested – do not include copies of awards, certificates, etc. 

·       Please mail in flat envelope (don’t fold, don’t staple). 

·       DO NOT send letters of recommendation or transcripts in a sealed envelope.

·       Meet deadlines!  Take responsibility for mailing your own application – schools are sometimes late getting the applications in the mail.  Make sure   everything is in one envelope – don’t mail items separately.

CW/NE Neighborhood Jobs Pipeline Orientation MONDAY: FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The Center for Working Families and Neighborhood Jobs Pipeline’s Orientation is:

MONDAY: FEBRUARY 6, 2012

PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL JOB SEEKERS.