Opportunity from the Milwaukee Urban League...
National Achievers Society and the
Laptop Award Program
Do you know a graduating high school senior with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher?
The Milwaukee Urban League’s Education and Training department is pleased to offer a special award opportunity to senior students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. To be considered, students must submit a National Achievers Society Nomination Form and a complete Laptop Award application. (Click on the links below to view application documents.)
NAS Laptop Award Application 2013
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NAS Laptop Award Application 2013
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National Achievers Society Nomination Form
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National Achievers Society Nomination Form
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Students are encouraged to apply early due to the competitive nature of this Award. The deadline for submission of the National Achievers Society Nomination Form is March 29, 2013 by 5:00pm. The deadline for submission of the Laptop Award Application Form and all required
materials is April 12, 2013 by 3:00pm, no exceptions. Applications submitted late or incomplete will not be reviewed. It is preferred that the Nomination Form and Laptop Award Application be hand delivered or mailed to: Milwaukee Urban League, Education and Training
Department, 435 West North Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53212. Otherwise, entries can be emailed to ynoel@tmul.org or gfanning@tmul.org or faxed to: 414-562-8620
Attn: Greg Fanning/Yola Noel
It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all application materials were received.
The primary purpose of the National Achievers Society and the Laptop Award program is to acknowledge students who have demonstrated the
potential for collegiate academic excellence, leadership and commitment to use their talents to serve Milwaukee and the broader community. Selected students will be awarded a new, fully loaded laptop computer at the National Achievers Society Award ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Ballroom.
Please contact me if you have additional questions.
Yola Noel
CAAA Program Educator
Milwaukee Urban League
435 W North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212-3146
Tel: (414) 374-5850 x 114
Fax: (414) 562-8620
materials is April 12, 2013 by 3:00pm, no exceptions. Applications submitted late or incomplete will not be reviewed. It is preferred that the Nomination Form and Laptop Award Application be hand delivered or mailed to: Milwaukee Urban League, Education and Training
Department, 435 West North Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53212. Otherwise, entries can be emailed to ynoel@tmul.org or gfanning@tmul.org or faxed to: 414-562-8620
Attn: Greg Fanning/Yola Noel
It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all application materials were received.
The primary purpose of the National Achievers Society and the Laptop Award program is to acknowledge students who have demonstrated the
potential for collegiate academic excellence, leadership and commitment to use their talents to serve Milwaukee and the broader community. Selected students will be awarded a new, fully loaded laptop computer at the National Achievers Society Award ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Ballroom.
Please contact me if you have additional questions.
Yola Noel
CAAA Program Educator
Milwaukee Urban League
435 W North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212-3146
Tel: (414) 374-5850 x 114
Fax: (414) 562-8620
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Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps. Summer Employment Program
Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps. recruiting for the Summer Employment ProgramThe Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) and Student Conservation Association are now recruiting for the Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps-Summer Employment Program. We are seeking High School Students between the ages of 15-19 that enjoy working outdoors.
The 6-week summer work experience program is tentatively scheduled to begin July 1, 2013 and conclude August 9, 2013. All interested youth MUST attend one of the Informational Sessions held at the MAWIB. (Parents are welcome!) |
The Information Sessions will be held promptly on:
(1) Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10:30am-Noon (2) Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 5:00pm-6:30pm (3) Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Click here to view the PDF attachment) *Applications will be available at Information Sessions only. Application Deadline is March 29, 2013 at 4:00pm. |
Please submit application to:
Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, Inc. MCLC Program Attn: Chamia Gary or August-Marie Wagner-Richardson 2342 N. 27th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 Chamia Gary Project Team Leader Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, Inc. 2342 N. 27th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 (414) 270-7542 (Office) (414) 225-2375 (Fax) Chamia.gary@milwaukeewib.org |
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Scholarship Opportunities
Time is running short!!!! Please click here to access a list of available scholarships for high school seniors. This list was compiled by the District of Colunmbia's College Access program, but they are available to students across the nation. Too many of our students are NOT applying for scholarships and unfortunately, the scholarships are not being used. (3/12/2013)
Opportunity Knocks Newsletter
(Click here to access the full newsletter online. This issue is full of scholarship opportunities and college resources. )
I'm First is an online community founded by Center for Student Opportunity to provide first-generation college students with support, advice and
encouragement on the road to and through college. For students who don't have a family history of higher education, college is your opportunity to…grow, succeed and change your life!
I'm First's Opportunity Knocks newsletter features campus programs and opportunities for first-generation college students. This edition highlights
Scholarship and Financial Aid opportunities at 13 of our College Partners.
Visit I'm First to join our community and discover your college opportunity!
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I'm First is an online community founded by Center for Student Opportunity to provide first-generation college students with support, advice and
encouragement on the road to and through college. For students who don't have a family history of higher education, college is your opportunity to…grow, succeed and change your life!
I'm First's Opportunity Knocks newsletter features campus programs and opportunities for first-generation college students. This edition highlights
Scholarship and Financial Aid opportunities at 13 of our College Partners.
Visit I'm First to join our community and discover your college opportunity!
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McDonalds Scholarship Program for College, USA Unfortunately, many of those students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams. We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $44 million in scholarships have been awarded. Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. RMHC Scholars-which is a need based scholarship provided to talented students irrespective to their caste, creed and color and nationality. RMHC/ HASERS are for students having at least one of the parents of Hispanic or Latino Heritage. The fund provide four such scholarships. RMHC/ ASIA provide students of Asian Pacific heritage an opportunity to pursue studies. RMHC/ African American scholarships are for African American citizens. ***********************************
For all your college prep resources, go to CollegeBoard.org.
The College Board believes that an investment in education is an nvestment in the future. From our earliest days, we have devoted ourselves to educational opportunity and achievement. We have championed innovation, equity and excellence for generations of students. We are advocates for children and parents; we empower teachers and educators; and we are a strong presence in thousands of schools and communities across the country. Our work falls broadly into three categories: College Readiness, College Connection and Success, and Advocacy. |
THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career. Click here to access the online application. ******************************************
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UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. UNCF provides operating funds for 38 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training. For more than 67 years, UNCF has raised more than $3.3 billion to help more than 400,000 students attend college and graduate from college. UNCF has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the U.S. government. Relevant and responsive to our global economy, UNCF continues to raise funds to educate the best and the brightest among us despite their financial challenges. UNCF and its member schools continue to be at the forefront of the effort to create the next generation of professionals who will keep our nation competitive and secure our future. |
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