Friday, March 15, 2013

50+ College Scholarship and Debt-Free Degree resources

Debt Free Degrees Resources

Dave Ramsey’s Debt Free College Plan

http://www.daveramsey.com/tools/college-guide/

 

My Debt Free Loan (Watch the video)

http://mydebtfreecollege.com/

 

College Finance

www.collegefinancecenter.org

 

CNBC expose on Debt Free College

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49164488

 

Scholarship Resources

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

3) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html

5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

7) Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
http://www.fina/id.org/

15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
https://www.collegeanswer.com/

18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml

21) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

23) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/

26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/

27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/

30) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

31) Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

 

32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

34) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htmarships/scholar.htm

36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm-sch.htm

38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/

41) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

45) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/

46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIESIES

50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.com/

 

52) The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) is the only state-wide, non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization which supports, promotes, and advocates for Latino success and advancement in higher education, to ensure that every Latino in Virginia is college and career ready for the benefit and betterment of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/imanifoundation/message/2523

 

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Parent Unversity!

 

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Family

 

 

Parents Have To Be The Coach Of Their Family Teams!

 

This picture will always be etched as a milestone in my life.  It was the day our baby Abigail became an Andrews.  It was taken a few moments after her adoption ceremony.  The addition of Abbey made me the proud father of 4 children.  My wife and I were once told that it was medically impossible to have kids so our first three, to the surprise of every doctor we know, were born healthy, strong and beautiful (just like their mother:-)  I absolutely LOVE being a father!

This week I start a series of trainings for the Christina School District's Parent University (Located in Delaware) entitled "The Parent As Coach-Strategies For Developing A Family Dream Team." This is the first Parent University in the State of Delaware.  As the father of 4 amazing children, I have come to the conclusion that Parents are the coach of the household team and everyone else is an assistant coach. Teachers, pastors, community leader, role models, and everyone else are assistant coaches in the families mission. Parents need to have the winning strategy for the team and identify great assistant coaches to help the family dream team win in the game of life.  For instance, I share with people who teach my kids that they are helping us in our mission to excel academically--but it is not their job to teach my children character, that is my job as the head coach of the team.  By the time they show up to class, character should already be in tact. Educators can help to reinforce if needed, but as the head coach, I should have a strategy for raising character driven kids and the by-product of this effort should be students that the educators can educate, not spend all day dealing with discipline issues.

There are many components to this parenting philosophy that good Parent Coaches need to make sure are in place.  A few include:

  • Having a family mission.
  • Developing purposeful children.
  • Creating a culture of high academic expectations.
  • Many more!

I am proud to be a part of this innovative trend taking place in the state of Delaware and hope to see more school districts get on board.  We re holding our first event tomorrow evening in Wilmington, DE.  If you have any question or see the need for this type of training in your school, district or organization, please e-mail me at info@coachdspeaks.com or call (302) 834-1040. If you live in Northern, DE, the event is free and sponsored by the district.  Come out and join us.  Thanks!  

 

PS-For those of you who are attending the National PTA's Convention, I will be sharing this event as a featured speaker! 

 

 

Here is a press release provided by the district:

 

Christina Announces New Parent University 

Parent Empowerment Workshop Series begins March 13

 

The Christina School District is pleased to announce its new Parent University, a series of classes and workshops designed specifically for parents to help them learn new strategies, support their children's learning, and grow as individuals and parents. The first two Parent Empowerment Workshops will beheld on March 13 and 14. Additional opportunities will be available throughout the spring. Please join us! Both events are free and dinner will be provided.

 

"The Parent as Coach-Developing A Family Dream Team" presented by Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, CSP
Wednesday, March 13, 6:00-7:30 pm

Bayard Middle School Parent Resource Center
200 S. DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Dinner will be provided

 

"Locked Out But Not Locked Down" - Feeling Overwhelmed but not giving up, presented by Dr. Patricia Spradley
Thursday, March 14, 6:00-7:30 pm

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Professional Development Room
50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
Dinner will be provided


 

 

 

 

 

 


Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, CSP

Transforming schools and non-profit organizations worldwide through passion and purpose

 

 

 

 

Monday, March 4, 2013

FREE 3/9/13 Hip-Hop themed conference for males 6th - 12th grade

Hey Comrade-in-education,
     Good day ! Attached and provided below are details for a conference for young males and their parents/mentors in the 6th - 12th grades. If my request is appropriate, please distrubute the attached flyer and details to anyone who works with youth, possibly guidance counselors and administration, or staff advisors for after-school groups. Thanks for all that you do to improve the future !
 
    If anyone requires additional information the point of contact is:
Mr. Kinji Ridley
Director of The Golden Fold 757-401-1240
thegoldenfold@yahoo.com
www.TheGoldenFold.Blogspot.Com
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Leaders of
The New School
Hip-Hop Conference
Hip-Hop, Rap, Poetry, & Motivation !
       F  R  E  E
Sat. 3/9/2013
9 am – 12 noon
Boys & Girls Club
1505 Competitor Ct.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453

Open to 6th – 12th grade young men
and their Parents/Mentors
 
Turnt' Up !
*Schoolin' the teens.
*Schoolin' the parents.

Presented by
The Golden Fold Movement
Solar Flare Chapter of The Zulu Nation
The Gamma Xi Ques (Omega Psi Phi)
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves youth (males and females) aged 11 – 18 by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We employ a Bonding-Presentation-Guidance model. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-401-1240. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and an Social Action project of the Men of S.A.B.B. of Virginia Beach's Tidewater Community College.
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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Teen Male Conference - 3/9/13 - Virginia Beach, Virginia

3/9/13 The Golden Fold Rap Conference

Leaders of The New School (Teen Male Conference)

Got a teenage son ?
Got some heat fo' you !



Leaders of
The New School

Hip-Hop Conference
Hip-Hop, Rap, Poetry, & Motivation !

       F  R  E  E
Sat. 3/9/2013
9 am – 12 noon
Open to 6th – 12th grade young men
and their Parents/Mentors


Turnt' Up !
*Schoolin' the teens.
*Schoolin' the parents.



Presented by
The Golden Fold Movement
Solar Flare Chapter of The Zulu Nation
The Gamma Xi Ques (Omega Psi Phi)

Boys & Girls Club
1505 Competitor Ct.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
 

Mo' Info': 757-401-1240
thegoldenfold@yahoo.com
www.TheGoldenFold.Blogspot.Com
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves youth (males and females) aged 11 – 18 by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We employ a Bonding-Presentation-Guidance model. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-401-1240. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and an Social Action project of the Men of S.A.B.B. of Virginia Beach's Tidewater Community College.
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Peace & prosperity,
DJ Seko & Wifey Rhonda VArner
Fun ! Family ! Financial FREEdom !
Cell/Office: 757-248-3820 Fax: 866-400-0201
http://www.happilyeverafter.be