Young ladies are invited to an upcoming 'Total Wellness' Conference!

 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Xi Omega Chapter, in collaboration with the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Incorporated will host its Sixth Annual Women and Girls’ Conference, "Your Best Self: Total Wellness for the Future." The conference will be held from 9am–3pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Catholic University of America in the Pryzbyla Center.

Conference Highlights include:

Keynote address by Shawn Yancy, Anchor, WTTG FOX 5 News.

An awards program, honoring local women who have demonstrated commitment to their local and global community.

Commitment and Dedication to Black Women and Total Wellness Award presented to Eleanor Hinton Hoyt, CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative and author of “Health First: The Black Women’s Wellness Guide.”

Practical workshops and panel discussions that will include finances, positive relationships with self and others, and healthy lifestyle tips for women and girls (ages 13 and older).

At the conference there will be a service project to benefit Our Place DC, a non-profit that supports women who have been impacted by the criminal justice system by providing them with resources to maintain relationships with the community, help with resettlement after incarceration, and reconnect with their families.

The Washington metropolitan area community, including churches, school-based organizations, and local organizations that serve girls are invited to participate in the conference.

The conference costs $30 for adults and is free for youth ages 13-18. Registration is required and includes continental breakfast, workshops, and lunch. There is no on-site registration and seating is limited.

Register for the conference by visiting: http://www.pearlandivy.org/%20Upcoming-Event.html.

$10,000 scholarships for high school juniors!

Nordstrom recently announced that they are awarding $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students to help them achieve their dreams of going to college. The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.

The Nordstrom Scholarship is open to high school juniors who:

Live and attend school in one of the 30 states where Nordstrom currently has a full-line store.

Have at least a 2.7 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) throughout high school.

Volunteer or participate in community services or extracurricular activities.

Plan on attending an accredited four-year college or university during the four years over which the scholarship is distributed. The scholarship is paid out in equal installments of $2,500.

Plan on applying for financial assistance in order to attend college.

Please visit http://www.act.org/nordstrom/

to apply by the May 1, 2012 deadline.

Semi-final entries will be reviewed by regional selection committees and semi-finalists will be notified via e-mail. All finalists will be interviewed in person or via video conference. Winners will be notified by the end of October 2012.

National Geographic expeditions for 9th-12th grade students!

 

National Geographic invites the next generation of explorers to get out in the field and follow in the footsteps of National Geographic’s award-winning photographers, writers, and scientists.

Students completing 9^th-12^th grades are eligible to participate in
National Geographic Student Expeditions!

National Geographic has been exploring the planet since 1888, and their network of experts and contacts across the globe allows them to create unique and exciting travel opportunities for students. While on a National Geographic Expedition, you will get to know Maasai elders in Tanzania, meet sheep farmers in New Zealand, or listen to an Aboriginal guide tell ancient Dreamtime stories in Australia.

To make these innovative trips possible, National Geographic has partnered with Putney Student Travel. National Geographic offers 3 types of trips: expeditions, field workshops, and community service programs. On both expeditions and field workshops, you will be joined by a National Geographic expert for part of the trip and you will have the opportunity to pursue an On Assignment project of your choice.

On the 14-15-day community service program, you will live in a local community and take part in everyday life while working on a variety of service projects.

National Geographic offers scholarships for students who are interested in educational summer experiences but are unable to afford these opportunities.

The National Geographic scholarship program generally considers students whose parents’ combined income is less than $50,000 and who have few assets.

To apply for a summer 2012 scholarship, please submit the following scholarship application materials by March 1, 2012:

Completed 2012 Application Form;

Completed 2012 Supplemental Scholarship Application Form;

Parents’/guardians’ most recent federal tax returns;

Two (2) completed Teacher References;

A statement explaining parents’ need for financial assistance based on financial obligations and assets;

An applicant statement explaining why you would like to join a National Geographic Student Expedition and what you feel you can contribute to it, as well as your interest in the country or region and On Assignment project on which you wish to focus.

Please note: The $700 deposit is waived for scholarship applicants.

The entire completed application must be received by next Thursday, March 1, 2012. Teacher Reference forms should be submitted separately but they must also arrive by March 1, 2012.

Mail completed applications to:

National Geographic Student Expeditions

345 Hickory Ridge Road 

Putney, Vermont 05346

Internships for high school students at Goddard Space Flight Center!

The Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland has several internships available for high school students in the Engineering, Information Systems, Astronomy, Earth Science, Space Science, Business and Education fields.

 

To apply for these internship opportunities, please visit https://education.gsfc.nasa-telophase.com/users/login and create an account. The application period is from February 1–29, 2012 and you can contact Evelina.Felicite-Mauric-1@nasa.gov if you have any questions or need additional information.

Summer Institute at Goddard Space Center for middle school girls!

 

The Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland is offering a 5-day Summer Institute to increase the awareness of and provide opportunities for middle school girls to explore non-traditional career fields. During the Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research (SISTER), participants will interact with research scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Middle school girls entering grades 7 & 8 and who have at least a “B” average in science or math are eligible to apply.

Applications for the SISTER program are due by
April 20, 2012.

Applications must be submitted  to:

SISTER

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Code 160

Greenbelt, MD 20771

Fax: (301) 286-1655

For additional information, please contact:

Terri Patterson

Office of Higher Education

(301) 286-4398 or

Marion Carson

Equal Opportunity Program Office

(301) 286-0628

The Public Charter Youth Leadership Council is looking for students who want to advocate for changes in charter schools!

Friends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS) is currently accepting applications for the Public Charter Youth Leadership Council (PCYLC). ALL 6^th – 12^th grade D.C. public charter school students are strongly urged to apply!

As part of the D.C. Public Charter Youth Leadership Council, members will meet with other public charter student leaders several times a year for advocacy training, hands-on outreach efforts, and to share their ideas with FOCUS about needs in the charter student community. PCYLC members will also act as youth advocates for D.C. public charter schools, with monthly opportunities to speak to public officials.

If you are interested in student government, advocacy, and service, you are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is next Friday, February 17.

Prospective applicants must submit an application (please contact Mr. Cotton for an application) and a 300-500-word essay highlighting the qualities that a good leader should possess. The selection committee will make their decisions based on experience, community involvement, school engagement, and demonstrated leadership.

Students interested in law and criminal justice can apply for DC's Junior Police Academy!

The Jr. Police Academy is a 6-week (June 25, 2012 – August 3, 2012) summer program for students (ages 14 – 17) who are curious about law or are interested in law enforcement, politics, and the criminal justice system. Academy participants will have a unique opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system and the internal operations of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

As part of the program, students will:

Meet for morning or afternoon roll call at Police Headquarters (AM or PM shift);

Make weekly trips to the MPD Police Academy for learning and observing;

Meet and hear from Homicide Detectives, Investigators and Police Commanders;

Visit the Courthouse and interact with local judges;

Visit Harbor Patrol, Canine Unit, Police Stations and the Joint Operations Command Center;

Visit the Office of Unified Communications (9-1-1 Center) and learn how calls are routed;

Meet members from the U.S. Attorney's Office and Office of the Attorney General;

Hear from lawyers about DC laws and legal cases;

Participate in Outreach Events, including National Night Out and "All Hands on Deck;" and

Visit the Crime & Punishment, Spy & News Museums.

MPD expects to identify up to 60 teens from the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program and introduce them to law and the criminal justice system. To participate in the Jr. Police Academy, students must be registered and certified by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) Summer Youth Employment Program.

 For more information, please review the Jr. Police Academy Fact Sheet.

To apply, please visit: http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/frames.asp?doc=/mpdc/lib/mpdc/serv/programs/jpa2012_application.pdf. The application deadline is
May 19, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact either:

Yvonne Smith

Director, Community Outreach

(202) 727-8809

OR

Sergeant Terri Alexander

First District Sergeant

Scholarships available for 6th grade students to attend Camp Echo Hill!

For the 3^rd consecutive year, the Echo Hill Campership Fund is generously offering scholarships (a value of nearly $3,000!) that would cover the tuition costs for 6^th grade SEED students to attend Camp Echo Hill this summer. Last year, SEED received three scholarships and we hope to at least equal, if not surpass that number this year.

Camp Echo Hill is a sleep-away summer camp for 145 boys and girls, ages 7-16. The camp is dedicated to helping children have a happy, exciting, and meaningful experience while also building self-confidence and gaining respect for themselves and others in a safe and nurturing environment.

The scholarship would cover a student’s two week session at Camp Echo Hill and the two week sessions will be held on the following dates:

Sunday, June 24 – Saturday, July 7

Sunday, July 8 – Saturday, July 21

Sunday, July 22 – Saturday, August 4

Sunday, August 5 – Saturday, August 18

The deadline for students/parents to complete the application is Friday, March 16! If you are completing the application online, the password to access the application is “EHCF2012”. Please contact Mr. Cotton if you would like a paper application.

National Youth Science Camp - Applications are due next Friday, February 17!

Two graduating high school seniors from DC are being offered the opportunity to join fellow students from each state at the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) in West Virginia.

The National Youth Science Camp is a residential, science education program for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.

The three-week, life-changing experience is free for students, including travel to and from West Virginia.

Applications are currently being accepted and are due by next Friday, February 17.

The NYSC experience includes overnight expeditions into the Monongahela National Forest where delegates can participate in back-packing, rock-climbing, caving, mountain-biking, or kayaking opportunities. Delegates are required to participate in the camp program for its entirety as the fast-paced activities in the remote location make travel to and from the NYSC very difficult.

Delegates MUST be able to attend the entire NYSC program: Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 and depart on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

The National Youth Science Camp is offered at NO COST to its participants so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. All educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge to the delegates.

Applicant eligibility, application criteria and submission instructions are all outlined in the application.

For more information or to submit your application, please contact:

Ms. Mary Lord

Ph: (202) 741-0888

441 4th Street NW

Suite 723 North

Washington, DC 20001

Spend a sememster gaining leadership skills and creating positive change!

 

The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) is a semester-long, college-prep opportunity in Washington, DC for highly motivated rising juniors.

At SEGL, you will live with amazing people from across the country and during your classes, you will confront ethical questions, leadership dilemmas, and international challenges in the world’s most influential city.

Interested sophomores can apply for either the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semester (applications are due next Wednesday, February 15, 2012). Financial aid is available.

If you believe that the world needs better leaders and you want to become one of them, SEGL might be right for you and you are encouraged to apply today!

The Fall 2012 program begins on August 25 and ends on December 15 (including a long weekend in October and Thanksgiving recess). The Spring 2013 will begin on January 26 and will end on May 25 (including a two-week recess in March).

Although SEGL’s tuition, room, and board for 2012/13 is $23,990, Financial Aid is available. Families who are interested in financial aid should file Parent Financial Statements with the School and Student Service for Financial Aid, a program of the National Association of Independent Schools, by February 15^th.

To apply for financial aid, please visit http://sss.nais.org/parents/. Then, please email SEGL’s admissions office to let them know that you are beginning the application process.

Note: in order to apply for financial aid, you will need to enter the SEGL school code: 5063. SEGL also requires the submission of tax forms, including your 2010 Form W-2 and Form 1040. Please have these items on hand when you begin the online application. If you plan on submitting hard copies, please allow time for them to arrive in advance of the February 15 deadline.

Please note: SSS charges a $37 fee for the financial aid application. A limited number of families may qualify for a fee waiver from SEGL. For more information, please contact the SEGL Admissions office.