DeMeco Ryans Scholarship Opportunity

Letter from the desk of DeMeco Ryans:

As an advocate for education, it is my desire to lend a helping hand to youth from my hometown. I have implemented a scholarship program for the graduating seniors of Bessemer City High School and other surrounding areas schools. The DeMeco Ryans Foundation Scholarship Program will award (10) ten $1,000 scholarships to assist students in their educational endeavors.

We are searching for students that are truly in need and meet the scholarship criteria. Applicants will be notified by Monday, May 23rd on the status of their application. Scholarships will be presented during the Annual DeMeco Ryans Football Camp in June 2011.

Students must meet the following criteria and submit the following information to be eligible for the
scholarship:
 
• Applicants must complete scholarship application in its entirety, along with supporting
documents, to Mrs. Fredrica Nelson-Fortune at Bessemer City High School on Monday, May
16th by 4pm. If the form is incomplete, inaccurate, or not signed, it will not be considered.
• Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Bessemer City High School or
surrounding areas and have a 3.0 or above G.P.A.
• Applicants must already be accepted to a 4-year college/university (and have proof in the form
of an official letter on letterhead from the university)
• Applicants must provide the following supporting documents:
o An official school transcript
o (2) Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher or counselor)
o A personal essay (700 words or less) describing your educational goals and how this
scholarship will help you achieve those goals
o An official letter of acceptance (on letterhead) from a 4-year college/university
• Applicants must be able to show up on the date of the June 2011 Summer Football Camp to
claim their monetary gift from the foundation.
• Applicants must be able to be filmed and photographed by media for documentation purposes.

We look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or concerns, please send an email to
director@demecoryansfoundation.org or fnelson2010@yahoo.com or call 205.432.3789.

Best Regards,

DeMeco Ryans, Founder

Contact The Guide for more information or to obtain the application.

2011 Summer Youth Action Camp

Join The Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps For A One-Of-A-Kind Service And Leadership Experience!

Make the most of your summer and join Operation REACH’s Gulfsouth Summer Youth Action Camp for a one-of-a-kind summer service learning experience. GYAC is a 7-week camp held from June 6^th – July 15^th from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Wilkerson Middle School for rising 6^th – 9^th graders.

For those between the ages of 17 and 25, you can apply today to become a counselor and corps member.  The GYAC Summer corps gives students and teens in the Greater Birmingham Area access to valuable and life-changing summer enrichment programs.

Through your service as a Corps Member you will:

    Make a difference in the lives of young people

    Get valuable, hands-on work experience

    Internship opportunities available

    Receive an $1,242 living stipend and a $1,415 education award for quarter-time  

Interested in your child participating in GYAC?  Please fax, mail or bring completed forms and a copy of your child’s birth certificate to:

Monique McKinstry-Shorts

109 Columbiana Road

Birmingham, AL 35209

Fax:  (205) 705-3231

Attention YSPs:  Operation REACH has announced the availability of additional AmeriCorps resources to engage, empower, and inspire community-focused youth leadership in the southern region of the US.  This opportunity is available to non-profit or other organizations that need volunteers/camp counselors to assist in their summer programs. 

Youth Service Organizations interested in participating in the GYAC AmeriCorps 2011 Summer of Service should complete the attached GYAC AmeriCorps application and submit to Monique McKinstry-Shorts at mmshorts@operationreach.org. Technical assistance in completing the application is available upon request.

For questions about the GSYAC, contact Monique McKinstry Shorts at (205) 705-3273 or visit www.operationreach.org

Beta Kappa Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Scholarship

The Beta Kappa Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship offering.

The scholarship is targeted to groups who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, including African American males. We will award a total of 5 - $1,000 one-time scholarships to graduating seniors to attend college for the 2011-2012 semesters. Applications are due May 1, 2011.  Applicants must provide proof of acceptance to college in order for scholarships to be awarded (a copy of an acceptance letter must be attached to application).

Scholarship criteria:

Ø       The attached application must be completed and received by May 1, 2011

Ø       Minority seniors must have GPA of 2.75 accumulative (attach official HS transcript to application)

Ø       Must obtain 2- letters of recommendation from a counselor, principal, pastor or community leaders (Recommendation letter must be attached to application)

Ø       A typed 300 – word essay on why it is important to “Think BIG and Dream BIGGER”.  Describe how learning to think by way of education relates to dream achievement.  Make it personal, thus incorporate your educational and dream desires.

Ø       Demonstrate good character

Ø       Active civic and community involvement (past or current)

Interviews for the scholarships will be held May 14, 2011.  Selection of winners will be made by May 16, 2011.  Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet held on June 4, 2011. 

Selections for the scholarships will be made on the basis of: (1) academic record, (2) leadership skills in school and community activities, (3) personal qualities that reflect maturity and readiness for success in college, and (4) their 300-word essay.

 Interested in your child applying for this scholarship?  

Return applications to the following address:

Sigma Phi Pi Beta Kappa Boulé

105 Kingston Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35211

Email to: cdsparks506hotmail.com

For more information about the Beta Kappa Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi, visit www.betakappaBoulé.com/p1.htm

Need additional assistance, contact The Guide today.

UAB Summer Bridge Program for Business Students

The Summer Bridge Program for Business Students is a seven-week rewarding academic opportunity for minority high school seniors who will be graduating, have been admitted to and are planning to attend UAB, and will major in business. Selection for this program is competitive.

Program Details
Selected program participants are required to enroll in three credit courses at UAB - one English course, one Mathematics course, and one Physical Science course – all of which count toward their bachelor’s degree in business at UAB. These students receive tuition for the term, free textbooks, a meal allowance and a free room in a UAB residence hall. * Please note that all students are required to live in the residence hall to participate. Additionally, students receive a $700 stipend for successful program participation, with an opportunity to receive an additional academic achievement stipend of up to $900, based on academic performance during the program.

SUPER Emerging Scholars Program

The SUPER Emerging Scholars (SES) program is an expansion of AHF's mission to serve the public. This program directly fosters opportunities for high-school students to examine the significance of their own cultural values and meanings through in-depth studies of literature, history and the arts. By equipping participants, called Emerging Scholars, with necessary critical thinking and writing skills in the humanities, they will be inspired to explore human values and meanings through academic scholarship.

SES institutes are weeklong residential workshops that offer specialized academic enrichment in the humanities. The institutes will assist upper-level high-school students in the development of writing and critical thinking skills necessary for success in secondary and post-secondary education.

Applicant Eligibility:
The program is open to rising sophomore, junior and senior high-school students in Alabama.

Locations:
SUPER Emerging Scholars @ Auburn University • Auburn • July 17-23
SUPER Emerging Scholars @ Alabama State University • Montgomery • June 12-18
SUPER Emerging Scholars @ the University of South Alabama • Mobile • June 19–25