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Monday, August 30, 2021
Child Anxiety - FREE ADAA Webinar for Parents!
Mini Workshop for Parents #5- 4 Major Factors That Determine Your EFC
There are many things that families can do to position their finances better to lower their EFC and qualify for more grants and scholarships for college. Unfortunately, most families just don’t know how because they don’t understand how the financial aid process works. Let us help! |
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Friday, August 27, 2021
VFW Scholarship Opportunities for HS and MS Students
Voice of Democracy - Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 64,500 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, and download and complete the 2021-2022 Voice of Democracy entry form as all student entries must be submitted to the Durham VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.
The 2021-22 theme is - America: Where Do We Go From Here?
About the 2020-2021 winner - Erin Stoeckig, a high school junior from Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota, was named the 2020-2021 Voice of Democracy first place winner. Erin's speech on the theme, "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?" won her a $30,000 college scholarship. Erin was sponsored by VFW Post 1215 and its Auxiliary in Rochester, Minnesota. Watch as Erin delivered her speech during the VFW's first-ever virtual Parade of Winners award ceremony, live on Facebook.
Want to catch up on everything that happened this year? You can watch the Parade of Winners ceremony which was streamed live on Facebook, see this year's complete list of winners, or listen to the winning essay from North Carolina.
Patriot's Pen - Each year more than 165,400 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000!
The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, and download and complete the 2021-2022 Patriot's Pen entry form as all student entries must be submitted to the Durham VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.
The 2021-22 theme is - How Can I Be a Good American?
About the 2020-2021 winner - Wyatt Perkins, a sixth grade home school student from Mayville, North Dakota, was named the 2020-2021 Patriot's Pen first place winner. His essay on the theme, "What is Patriotism to Me?" won him a $5,000 award. Wyatt was sponsored by VFW Post 4221 in Portland, North Dakota.
Watch as Wyatt delivered his winning essay, during the VFW's first-ever virtual Parade of Winners streamed live on Facebook, or see the complete list of 2021 national winners.
Teacher of the Year - Each year the VFW recognizes three exceptional teachers - one each from the elementary, junior high and high school levels - for their outstanding commitment to teach Americanism and instill patriotism in their students.
Looking to share updated information and materials on VFW's Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Teacher Award programs? Share our National Scholarship Brochure with the students and educators in your community.
A Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
Loving-kindness doesn’t ask us to love every person we meet. Sharon Salzberg describes it as realizing how interconnected all of our lives are. In this state, we come to see how the things we love and the choices we make ripple outwards.
In this guided meditation, Sharon Salzberg leads us through a loving-kindness practice for connection and awareness.
Monday, August 23, 2021
R3NC Parent/Student Night Webinar, Sept 9, 2021!!
Please sign up to attend a free virtual event for students/families on September 9th at 7:00 p.m.
The Admissions Representatives s from the universities below will provide information for prospective students and parents. Use the link below to register.
https://uasystem.zoom.us/
Sarah Baskaron – East Carolina University
Emily Schultz – East Carolina University
Casey Crisp – University of Alabama Birmingham
Rachael Hopewell – University of Alabama
Katherine Mason – UNC Charlotte
Samuel Cady – UNC Greensboro
Paul Willeboordse – UNC Wilmington
Katie Huber – University of South Carolina
2021 Heisman High School Scholarship
2021 Heisman High School Scholarship Application Now Available
The Heisman Trophy Trust opened applications today for the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship program, presented by Acceptance Insurance. The program honors hundreds of the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes each year. This year, the college scholarship amounts have been doubled, increasing support for each student-athlete’s education.
“We would like to thank our partners at Acceptance Insurance for sponsoring this tremendous program which extends the Heisman prestige to the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors,” stated Michael Comerford, President of the Heisman Trust. “We are very excited to announce that we have doubled the scholarship amounts this year. We look forward to recognizing the most deserving, community-minded scholar athletes and rewarding them with additional funds to help offset their college tuition.”
The Heisman High School Scholarship program will recognize a winner from each high school in the nation that has student participation in the Program by way of application. The top male and female applicants from each state will be awarded $1,000. Among the top male and female applicants from each state, the twelve (12) most outstanding will be identified as national finalists and win at least $2,000. Of the national finalists, a male and a female winner will be selected as the winner of the $10,000 National Heisman High School Scholarship. Community-minded scholar-athletes can learn more and apply at
Friday, August 20, 2021
A Guide to Understanding Financial Aid for College
Many families are shocked by a college's sticker price. While the price of tuition can be overwhelming, college financial aid can make higher education affordable.
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In fact, income and savings represent only a few of the resources families use to pay students' college expenses, according to the 2020 Sallie Mae/Ipsos survey How America Pays for College. The survey found that for a typical family, scholarships and grants covered 25% of college costs in 2019-2020. Scholarships and grants are two types of college financial aid that don't need to be repaid.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
NCCU Young Men of Excellence Program
The Young Men of Excellence Program led by the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., in partnership with North Carolina Central University School of Law is accepting applications for boys of color in grades 6 through 12. Our 2021-2022 Information Session will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:00AM until 11:30AM on Zoom. To register for the Information Session, click here.
The Young Men of Excellence Program is a FREE college readiness and career exploration program designed to motivate and guide boys of color, grades 6 through 12, to explore their interests and passions. Our program works with each student to build confidence and skills, develop a plan to pursue the career of their dream and close the opportunity and workforce readiness gaps to expand career pathways and economic opportunities.
We prepare boys of color to excel academically, graduate high school and persist through college and lead change in the workforce and community.
The Program was featured in the Campus Echo Online, NCCU alumnus creates program to mentor young African-American boys in Durham, click here.
Due to the coronavirus, the Program has shifted to virtual College & Career Academy as follows:
- Career Competency Workshops on the first and third Saturdays from 10:00am until 12 Noon on Zoom
- Academic Tutorial Sessions on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am until 12 Noon on Zoom.
- Career Conversations on the second and fourth Thursday from 6:00pm until 7:00pm on Zoom.
Career Competency Workshops and Career Conversations are mandatory.
Tutorial Sessions are mandatory for students with a grade point average and/or any class grade below, “C”.
Students are expected to remain in the program through middle and high school and transition to the Career Pathway Program once enrolled in a trade program, community college or university.
The students are supported by Career Prep Coaches and College Prep Coaches.
- Career Prep Coach works with students to research and explore career options to make informed decisions to identify their career goals and maximize their academic success, graduate high school, and enroll and thrive in college to achieve their career ambitions.
- College Prep Coach provides academic guidance, and support to students to build the confidence and gain the skills necessary for academic success through high school graduation and enrollment in college.
The Program consists of the following activities:
- College & Career Planning provides resources, support and strategies to help students explore options, develop a plan for the education and career, determine their path and acquire the education, skills, and attitude needed to succeed in college and career.
- College & Career Academy consists of Career Competency Workshops, Tutorial Sessions and Career Conversations.
- Career Competency Workshops facilitate the attachment and demonstration of key career readiness skills such as leadership development, professionalism, financial literacy, teamwork/collaboration, career management, critical thinking/problem solving, college & career exploration and other relevant life skills for college and career success.
- Academic Tutorial Sessions help students with strategies, homework, projects and/or subject-matter concepts to facilitate clarity, understanding and retention for academic success.
- Career Conversations are interactive and engaging dialogue with professional men of color in diverse professions to share what it takes to prepare for a specific career and strategies on the education, skills, experiences, and network necessary for career planning, development, and management decision-making.
- College Information Sessions & Tours to learn about academic programs, cost of attendance, campus life and the admission review process.
- Company Site Visits to expose students to the workplace to learn about a company and its industry, observe employees in their normal work routines, ask questions of employees, and observe the equipment and technology they use daily while highlighting the core skills and knowledge they apply in their jobs and gain first-hand knowledge about the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a specific job.
- Job Shadowing & Internships on the job learning that allows students to follow and observe professionals as they work to gain a better understanding of a particular career and opportunity for career exploration and development to learn new skills and gain practical work experience in a career of interest.
- Public Service Initiatives to conduct services to benefit others and/or the community.
- Projects & Competitions such as individual and group assignments to demonstrate career readiness competencies and learning objectives from Career Competency Workshops,
- Scholarships available to graduating seniors to support education based on participation after one year in the Program.
- Career Compensation is monetary incentives students earn for demonstrating career readiness skills from workshops in competitions, contests, Kahoot quizzes and other assignments which are paid at the annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony in June. Students must attend at least 85% of sessions to redeem the full amount of Career Compensation earned.
If a parent is interested in enrolling their son(s) in the Program, the parent must complete the Interest Form, click here. Upon completion of the Interest Form, we schedule a time to discuss the Program, Commitment Agreement and answer any questions the parent may have to ensure the Program is a fit for their son(s).
If you have any questions or require additional information, email ymoe@
About the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
The Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization which provides a continuum of programs, service, and mentorship to facilitate academic, leadership and professional development to prepare boys and young men of color to succeed in the competitive workforce. Our mission is to engage, educate, equip and empower boys and young men of color with the strategies they need to secure socioeconomic success by delivering innovative leadership and professional development programs for college and career readiness, facilitating connection with professional opportunities to become high-results leaders in corporations, government, nonprofits and entrepreneurial ventures and transforming academic policies and practices. For more information, visit, www.
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In Commitment of Service to Boys & Young Men of Color,
DeWarren K. Langley, jd, mpa, mhfa
Visionary & Executive Director
Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 25138, Durham, North Carolina 27702
dlangley@
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M: (919) 937-2115
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Transforming the Academic & Professional Success for Boys & Young Men of Color.
The work of the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc. depends exclusively on contributions. We humbly ask that you consider making a generous tax-deductible donation to break down barriers and support the success of young men of color.
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