October and November are busy months that include many deadlines for scholarship applicants. Not to mention, November is National Scholarship Month. Make sure you do not miss out on prime Fall scholarship opportunities! When you are drafting essays or completing scholarship forms, ask a trusted friend, career counselor, advisor, teacher or advanced student to review your work. Chances are high after looking at it for so long, you may naturally miss typos or sentences in need of clarification. Your school's councilors and career center is a great resource to guide you in the right … [Read more...]
7 Graduate Scholarship and Tuition Tips
While graduate scholarships are less common than undergraduate scholarships, there still are graduate student scholarships available. From our research, it seems to be that most scholarships for graduate students seem to come within the first-year of graduate school. You can see several of these scholarships by clicking here to see FastWeb’s list. Regardless of how you decide to pay for college, we have compiled some helpful tips for you. 7 Graduate Scholarship and Tuition Tips Brainstorm: It is important to dig deep into what you end goal is. If you know exactly what you want to … [Read more...]
April Causes to Celebrate this Month
April This month is rich with excellent opportunities to get more out of life! Celebrate the month by taking a chance on something, taking a walk to your favorite spot, encouraging a writer and youth in their studies, protecting the earth, and volunteering to help rebuild for families around the country! Don't pressure yourself to dive deep into all of these causes, but do scope them out to find out which aligns with your interests and passions. You may just get involved with a great organization where you can volunteer your time or even find your dream career! Check out what April has to … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Inspire Young Minds to Indulge in a Book
Read across America Day was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) as a day to celebrate and motivate children and teens to read. The day commences March 2 every year, the birthday of the cherished children’s author, the late Dr. Seuss. On this day in cities around the Unitied States, teachers, librarians, parents, grandparents, politicians, athletes – you name it – are encouraged to develop activities that excite and inspire young readers. Reading is a major part of how we learn, grow, and view the world around us. Why is reading so important you ask? Here are just a couple … [Read more...]
The Go-To Scholarship Guide
The whirlwind of college tours and applications is often accompanied by the looming question, "How am I going to pay for this?" When it comes to scholarship hunting, getting started is half the process. And the truth is, it is never too early to start looking for scholarships. (High school juniors, listen close!) With a little bit of hustle, you'll find that the scholarship hunt is well worth your while. We've created the timeline above to keep you on track and ready to graduate with a spectrum of scholarships to fund your future endeavors. Here are a few tips to remember as you begin the … [Read more...]
Local Youth Grow Both Food and Businesses
LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY SEPTEMBER 08, 2015 “The dog ate my school work,” has taken on new meaning for Long Branch High School students. And, while dogs may not eat their work, plenty of people do. Thanks to an innovative new Youth Apprenticeship Program offered by Providing HOPE, eight students learned the fundamentals of agribusiness in a five-week summer session that included both growing and marketing fresh produce at the West End Farmer’s Market. “We completely sold out every week,” said one program participant. “It was really fun learning how to turn seeds into something a customer … [Read more...]