The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the GM Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but who may not have the financial means to attend college.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award:

Up to $25,000 per year for 100 students

– AND –

$2,000 one-time awards for 1,000 students

We encourage students to apply who…
 Are high school seniors or current college undergraduates enrolling for full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the 2012-13 academic year.
 Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology, or select Design and Business-related programs.
 Have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.

Click here for more details about the scholarship program, eligibility rules, and selection criteria. You can also click on this link --> www.buickachievers.com.

Click here for the flyer. Download and printing by clicking on this link --> www.buickachievers.com/flier.

Don’t wait! The program closes February 29, 2012.

HBCU Fair at McKee HS - Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 - 1 - 5

The 2nd annual HBCU Fair at McKee High School
Saturday, January 28, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Click here for the flyer. Join us at McKee to learn about the colleges, universities, and scholarship opportunities.

FAFSA Workshop at McKee - 1/7/12

Come to the FAFSA workshop at McKee High School this Saturday, january 7, 2012. It will be from 10 AM to 12 Noon. The FAFSA application has just opened up. If you are the parent of a junior or senior, you need to know the latest information as to how to fill out the FAFSA application.

Be there. Why? The earlier you file the FAFSA application, the earlier it is processed, which means the earlier that your child is considered for financial aid. FAFSA - a very good thing.

Top 2012 Scholarships for Black Students

Click here for a wealth of links to scholarships.

Click here for Top 2012 scholarships for Black students.

Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program For Low-Income Minority Students

Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program For Low-Income Minority Students -- Gates' non-profit organization is giving away 1,000 Scholarships for the 2011-2012 school season -- Click here to go to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program Application.

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership programs, along with academic support throughout their college e career.

The program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. To date, the program has given scholarships to more than 15,000 students. Continuing scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.

The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012. To apply, click here.

NRTA Caretaker & Construction Training Programs

The NYCHA Resident Training Academy is accepting applications for its Caretaker and Construction training programs.

1. Click here or NRTA Caretaker Training Program.

2. Click here or NRTA Construction Training Program.

The mission of the NYCHA Resident Training Academy (NRTA) is to prepare NYCHA residents for potential employment with the New York City Housing Authority by way of the Caretaker training or the Construction training. NRTA graduates will have enhanced access to employment opportunities with NYCHA and contractors doing business with NYCHA. During training participants will improve upon critical soft skills that support long-term employment and learn key hands-on skills required to perform job duties safely and effectively. All NRTA training programs and activities are designed to position individuals for entry-level employment, but also to assist in the development and execution of a career plan, which over time, may lead to career advancement opportunities.

To learn about the NYCHA Resident Training Academy or to begin the application process please contact NYCHA’s Resident Employment Services at 718-289-8100.

Queensborough Community College Scholarship Opportunities

Still haven’t chosen a college. Consider Queensborough Community College. Click here to find out about admissions. Click here to find out about the scholarship opportunities for those students planning to attend the college in the fall.
The following scholarships are still available:
• Merit Scholarship for Freshmen: The College offers a number of full and partial- tuition awards to academically eligible freshmen. These awards are funded for two years, provided recipients maintain “B” average or higher while attending Queensborough.
• Technology Scholarships: Recently, Queensborough received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to offer a number of tuition-free scholarships for two years of study for freshmen enrolling at the College in fall. Applicants must be interested in studying either Electrical Engineering Technology or Laser and Fiber Optics Technology.
• Khym Foundation Scholarships: These scholarships are offered to entering freshmen with demonstrated financial need. Amounts vary for these need-based scholarships and they may be awarded for up to two semesters only.

The deadline has been extended to June 15th for these scholarships.