$1500 scholarship opportunity for 12th graders & college freshmen/sophomores of Hispanic ancestry (as defined by the US Dept. of Education). One catch is that you must be able to attend their luncheon on Oct. 14th if selected, so for my college alumni who are out of town, this might be more cumbersome. More info below:
HABLA (Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Awards), is dedicated to recognizing the achievements and successes of Atlanta’s Hispanic business community. In order to keep the community moving forward, HABLA and the Lanza Group believe educating our youth is the best path to success. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors or current college freshmen or sophomores to help reach their goals with some additional assistance.
Entries for the scholarship must be received by September 26, 2010 at midnight EST.
Would you like to apply to top colleges but are afraid you won’t be able to afford the tuition? Did you know that many colleges and universities give significant financial need-based scholarships and aid? Check out the recent article in US News and World Report http://tinyurl.com/2c8rdza
And unfortunately, I’m not Rakim, but I do have some news about a cool event taking place on Thursday, August, 19th, when the “Colleges That Change Lives” tour makes its stop in Atlanta, at the Westin Buckhead, right by Lenox Mall. (I also just wanted an excuse to insert a picture of Eric B & Rakim.) Great place to check out 40 schools that may not be on your radar. Check out the link the on the JA Fellows calendar for more info: www.jafellows.com/calendar
Also, keep the Joe Francomano Scholarship in mind this year. It’s for 4 years at $5,000 a pop! To be eligible all you have to do is watch The Sopranos and compare and contrast the series to The Godfather & Jersey Shore in 500 words or less.
…sorry, I’m experiencing a moment of Google Images euphoria.
But seriously folks, as a JA Fellow, you are eligible for this national JA scholarship due to your participation in the JA Company Program. More information at:
Are you a soccer fan? See two great soccer teams go head to head when Club América takes on Manchester City at the Georgia Dome on July 28th.Use the promotional code “JA” and both you and JA of Georgia will benefit: you will receive 5% off your ticket price and Atlanta International Soccer will match your discount as a donation to JA!Visit http://tinyurl.com/2atpjdafor more information about the match and to purchase tickets.
Technology-related careers in Georgia are steadily increasing, and there are many job openings for women who take advantage! Meet some of Atlanta’s coolest women in technology and learn more about how you can have a career with an impressive salary and boundless opportunities! This week-long program will provide rising 9th & 10th grade female students in Georgia the unique chance to spend time with accomplished women in technology and learn how they achieved their career goals, including how they made their educational choices and overcame obstacles along the way. Participants will get to see what it’s really like in the workplace, what career opportunities exist, and what it means to be a woman in technology.
(No charge for participants; parents/guardians responsible for transportation)
Our graduating seniors will go on to do big things all across the country from California to upstate New York! However, before they get there, we’re happy to announce that in conjunction with the wonderful folks at Turner, 9 of our outgoing seniors were selected for PAID internships from June 7th thru July 31st for the Turner Voices Summer Internship!!!!These are dedicated internships reserved for graduating seniors from organizations that Turner views as a community partner - which is where our JA Fellows come in! The deserving 9 are as follows, with the high schools they graduated from and college choices where known:
2. Taryana Gilbeau (North Springs HS ‘10/Boston University ‘14)
3. Andrew Varghese (North Gwinnett HS ‘10/?????? ‘14)
4. Rachael Gethers (Johns Creek HS ‘10/FAMU ‘14)
5. Brandon Washington (North Clayton HS ‘10/Morehouse ‘14)
6. Amber Smith (Chamblee HS ‘10/Possibly FAMU? ‘14?)
7. Kiarra Walden (Campbell HS ‘10/Vanderbilt ‘14)
8. Shoshana Cabral (Campbell HS ‘10/????? ‘14)
9. Alex Kessler (Riverwood HS ‘10/Georgia Tech ‘14)
Congratulations!!!!! Turner was HIGHLY impressed with the caliber of students that applied from the JA Fellows for the internships, so we hope this is just a taste of amazing things to come next year.
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has announced four new scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in working in the water industry. The application deadline for these is May 10, 2010. Each of the scholarships will award the selected student five thousand dollars. Winners will be announced by June 1, and will be publicly recognized at AWWA’s Annual Conference (ACE10) later that month.
Check out the 2010 JA Fellows Expo on CNN Español! Featuring Ms. Katiuska Kirkwood, Brunna De Oliveira, Kevin Isaak & Mariajose (MJ) Ortega, with guest appearances by many more! ¡Que Bueno! (Any takers on what foreign language media you think we can get to next year’s Expo?!)
The40th edition of the Next Generation Leaders Conference, formerly CANJAC & jaXchange, sponsored by JA Canada, Xerox, and Queen’s School of Business in Kingston, Ontario, Canada takes place from August 7th - 12th and is a fantastic experience for 200 of the best and brightest JA students from around the world! The conference is open to all students who participated in the JA Company program, which you did as a JA Fellow.
The high school students who attend the Next Generation Leaders Forum are many of the highest potential youth in the world, and the next leaders of industry and society.
Participants face real business challenges and develop strategies in collaboration with their global peers, University faculty and Industry volunteers. The experiences prepare them with leadership skills so they can lead organizations of the future.
