Thursday, June 14, 2018
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Smith College- Women of Distinction Program
The Women
of Distinction program for high school seniors highlights the opportunities
that Smith College offers for African American, Asian American, Latina and
Native American students. Participants in this three-day program will explore
Smith College to determine whether it might be an appropriate college choice
for them. Students will live in campus houses, experience the academic and
social life at Smith, and attend panels and workshops on student life and the
college admission process.
Admission
to Women of Distinction is a competitive process based on academic and personal
qualities. Please note that only current high school juniors are eligible to
apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously visited
Smith. Smith will provide round-trip transportation, meals and accommodations
for all selected participants.
International
students studying in the U.S. and U.S. students studying abroad are not
eligible to apply to Women of Distinction. However, undocumented students are
encouraged to apply.
Application
with the additional information noted below must be submitted to the Office of
Admission by June 15, 2018.
- High school
transcript including junior grades (unofficial copy will be accepted)
- Essay and
short answer section
- List of senior
year courses
Applicants
should have the required items above attached before clicking
"submit" on the Women of Distinction application form. This form
cannot be edited once it has been submitted. Any additional or updated
materials will need to be emailed to admission@smith.edu.
All applicants will
be notified by email on or about July 27 and selected participants will be
given instructions about arranging travel and other program details.
California Conservation Corps Opportunities
The CCC offers a transfer program for students who may benefit from an alternative high school diploma program. They can be automatically enrolled to earn their diploma while getting paid through their CCC work. It consists of direct instruction, small class sizes, as well as a career pathways program. There are statewide residential locations and local non-residential sites.
Monday, June 4, 2018
2018 Summer Mentoring Program
High School and College Student Aged Youth (age 13 and above)
Connect with a career professional and be exposed to the diverse opportunities in various City of San Diego Departments!
OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO!
https://www.sandiego.gov/volunteer-program
STEPS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM
- (1) Apply for a mentorship opportunity!
- (2) Interview: June 7th 2:30-5:30pm Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library: 5148 Market St., 92114
- (3) Complete 30 hours with a mentor
- (4) Attend Trainings 1, 2, and 3 (one of each!)
- (5) Come to the FINALE CELEBRATION!
Training 1: ART of Inclusive Communication
• July 11th, 12:30-4:30pm | Martin Luther King Jr. Rec. Center, 6401 Skyline Drive, 92114
Training 2: Bite of Reality Financial Literacy Workshop
• June 13th, 9:30 am-12:30pm | Shiley Special Events Suite, Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., 92101
• July 19th, 9:30 am-12:30pm | Scripps Ranch Branch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, 92131
Training 3: Bridge to Employment and Panel Discussion with the City of San Diego
• June 21st, 2:30pm-4:30pm | Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass St., 92109
• July 26th, 2:30pm-4:30pm | Mira Mesa Branch Library, 8405 New Salem St., 92126
SUMMER MENTORING PROGRAM FINALE CELEBRATION
August 23rd Wednesday, 4-6pm | Shiley Special Events Suite, Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, 92101
ALL TRAINING DATES INCLUDE FOOD!
Visit https://www.sandiego.gov/volunteer-program to apply
Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce (CSDBCC) Scholarship
The Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce will award scholarships of $ 2,000 each to graduating high school seniors. Scholarships are paid upon verification of college enrollment.Eligibility: The scholarship is open to all high school seniors graduating by June 2019 who live in a community serviced by the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce. Special consideration may be given to those who have a history of involvement with the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.
Requirements: Each applicant will be expected to scan and upload your most recent transcript (with social or student ID# redacted) and letters of recommendation from school and/or community service activity leaders to google drive, dropbox, or onedrive or similar and provide URL at end of application process. It is recommended that this step be completed before beginning to apply.
Applications will be considered complete when they include:
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Transcript
4. Progress Report
5. Family Financial Information
6. Letter(s) of Recommendation From School and/or Community Service/Extracurricular Activity Leader(s)
7. List of Community Service/Extracurricular Activities
8. Submission no later than Friday, September 14, 2018
KyXy Radio and Kaiser Permanente Get Fit and Thrive Challenge
By performing easy activities such as reading, doing a healthy activity, going for a bike ride, or visiting the Kaiser Permanente website for healthy living tips, participants will win one ticket to unlimited rides at Belmont Park. All participants will be entered to win the grand prize of a weekend getaway for a family of four at the Hotel Del Coronado.
To take part in the challenge, students need to download a challenge card, complete five easy activities, and enter the challenge. Challenge cards will also be available at any YMCA in San Diego County.
Click here for more details.
Friday, June 1, 2018
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