Mentoring and Scholarships - 100 Black Men

Mentoring Session - Wednesday, 11/23/2016 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM WHEELER AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH FEEDS THE HOMELESS   Greetings Parents and Mentees, Please plan to attend. This is for a great cause and an opportunity for us all to give back to our communities. The event involves the packaging of canned foods to be distributed to the homeless. So please come prepared to jump in and help out. All new mentees who have attended at least 3 mentoring sessions this year will be presented with their 100 Black Men Mentee t-shirt.   Please note that we are meeting in a different location. We will meet at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church at 3826 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TX 77004. Mentoring Program Survey We welcome your feedback about the program.  Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey by clicking this link:   Mentoring Program Survey See you on Wednesday! RSVP PLEASE Next Mentoring Session Date/Time Wednesday, 11/23/2016 9:30a - 12:00p Main Topics Community Service:  Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Feeds the Homeless Location Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church 3826 Wheeler Avenue Houston, Texas 77004 (713) 748-5240 wheeleravebc.org Facilitators 100 Black Men Mentors Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Staff RSVP PLEASE Additional Scholarship Announcements November Scholarships Concerto Competition Sponsor: United States Marine Band Amount: Up to $2,500 Closing Date: November 15, 2016 Description: Competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2016-2017 academic year. Performers of woodwind, brass, or percussion instructions may apply. Applicant must select one of the works listed on the application for their instrument and submit an audio recording of their performance of the selection accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra. Toptal STEM Scholarships for Women Sponsor: Toptal Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: November 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to female students throughout the world who are 13 years of age and interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Youth Noise Scholarship Program Sponsor: Youth Noise Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: November 21, 2016 Description: Program is open to students currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or trade school. The contest will require applicants to create a 2-5 minute video in which the applicant explains how new ideas will shape the world around us, and why education is the key to creating a brighter future. Chief Manuelito Scholarship for High School Students Sponsor: Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance (ONNSFA) Amount: $7,000 Closing Date: November 25, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to high achieving high school and undergraduate Navajo students. Fix Your Skin Scholarship Sponsor: Fix Your Skin Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: November 25, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to skincare. Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award Sponsor: BBG Communications Amount: $500 Closing Date: November 29, 2016 Description: Scholarship award is open to students under the age of 21 years of age who, over the past two years, have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work. Applicant must also have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater over the past two years. Education Matters Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: November 30, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. The Fountain Essay Contest 2016 Sponsor: The Foundation Magazine Amount: UP to $1,000 Closing Date: November 30, 2016 Description: There is no age limit or a condition to fulfill for entry. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to immigrants. Use Your Phone to Unlock a Donation to a Classroom in Need! Sponsor: DoSomething Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: November 30, 2016 Description: The U.S. has fallen behind the world in terms of science and math. One big reason is that many of our classrooms don’t have the money for books and equipment. By playing and sharing the game on your phone, you’ll help fund a classroom by unlocking a real donation by The 3M Company. Plus, you’ll automatically be entered to win the scholarship. December Scholarships 10 Words or Less Scholarship Sponsor: StudentScholarship.org Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 1, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2017. Applicant must share in 10 words or less why they deserve the scholarship. Americanism Essay Contest Sponsor: Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing Date: December 1, 2016 Description: Contest is open to students in grades seven through 12 (or equivalent). Applicant must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “What Memorial Day Means to Me.” Share Ways to Keep Friends Safe Sponsor: DoSomething Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: December 1, 2016 Description: Abuse and misuse of prescription pain medication has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. In fact, 44% of people personally know someone who has been addicted to pain meds. Provide your phone number and the numbers of three friends. DoSomething will text you and them an invite to receive the guide of simple and effective ways to keep friends safer from abusing pain meds. You will automatically be entered to win the scholarship. USBC YOUTH AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Deadline: Dec. 1 Description: This award annually recognizes one male and one female USBC Youth bowler for his/her exemplary contributions in the sport of bowling outside of league or tournament play, academic accomplishments and community involvement.   USBC GIFT FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS Deadline: Dec. 1 Description: The Gift For Life Scholarships are available to any USBC Youth member currently in high school currently holding a GPA of 2.5 or higher and who can demonstrate financial need. USBC awards up to 12 scholarships each year. Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Sponsor: Andrew Dorko Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 1, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 who already has their own business or an in-depth business plan. Applicant must live in the United States. Youth Forward Scholarship Sponsor: National Driving and Traffic School Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 1, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to volunteerism. Doodle 4 Google Sponsor: Google Inc. Amount: $30,000 Closing Date: December 2, 2016 Description: Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google. Letters About Literature Competition Sponsor: Center for the Book in the Library of Congress Amount: Up to $1,000 Closing Date: December 2, 2016 for students in grades 9-12; January 9, 2017 for students in grades 4-8. Description: Competition is open to students in grades four through 12. Applicant must select a fiction or nonfiction book, poem or play and write a personal letter to the author on how the author’s work changed the applicant or their view of the world. Healthy Habits Contest Sponsor: Get Active with MLS Amount: Up to $1,000 Closing Date: December 5, 2016 Description: Contest is open to students ages 7-14 who live in the United States or the Canadian provinces of Ontario or British Columbia. Applicant must share a creative way to motivate friends, family, the community and/or their school to be healthy and fit. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers’ Annual Single Mother Scholarship Sponsor: Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 5, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or university in the United States who is a mother. Scholarships will be awarded to both women enrolled in a law school and undergraduate programs. Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships Sponsor: Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: December 5, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students in kindergarten through graduate school (ages 5-25) who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months. AnyIntern Scholarship Sponsor: AnyIntern Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 10, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students age 13 years of age or older worldwide. Applicant must submit a solution to fix unpaid internships in 60 words or less. Applicant can submit three submissions. Essay Writing Contest Sponsor: Custom-Writing.org Amount: Up to $800 Closing Date: December 10, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students in any location. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given topics related to writing. AdmitSee $5,000 Scholarship Sponsor: AdmitSee Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: December 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students in the United States who are at least 13 years of age. Applicant must share what they feel is the most frustrating thing about applying to college. API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships Sponsor: API Study Abroad Amount: Varies Closing Date: December 15, 2016 Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes. Lead Roster Scholarship Sponsor: American Marketing Ventures, Inc. Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide who have an interest in sales and marketing. Studying in the fields of Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or IT are recommended but not required. Applicant must create a video sharing why they should win the scholarship. Rubincam Youth Award Sponsor: National Genealogical Society Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 15, 2016 Description: Award is open to students in grades 7 through 12. Applicants must submit a genealogical project. SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship Sponsor: American Marketing Ventures, Inc. Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 15, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide who have an interest in SEO and content marketing. Studying in the fields of Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or IT are recommended, but not recommended. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to content marketing. Drive Smart: No Distractions, No Excuses Teen Digital Short Contest Sponsor: CTIA Wireless Foundation Amount: Up to $10,000 Closing Date: December 19, 2016 Description: Challenge is open to legal residents of the United States who are between the ages of 13 and 18. Students must create a digital short to help educate their peers about the dangers of driving distracted. Hooked To Books Scholarship Sponsor: Hooked To Books Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 20, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to future and current college students who are at least 15 years old. Scholarship is open to students worldwide. Applicant must submit an essay on how a book changed their life. The Tree Center Scholarship Program Sponsor: The Tree Center Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 20, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have designed an innovative product that makes a difference in the lives of others (this could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.) and submit an essay describing the goal of the project. $500 Art Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States or International students with valid visas who are 13 years of age or older and are interested in attending art school, or are currently enrolled in an art school. $500 Beauty School Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States or International students with valid visas who are 13 years of age or older and are interested in attending beauty school, or are currently attending beauty school. $500 Community College Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to current community college students or high school students or adult students planning to enroll in a community college. $500 Culinary Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States or International students with valid visas who are 13 years of age or older and are interested in attending culinary school, or are currently attending culinary school. $500 Nursing Scholarship Sponsor: Niche Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States or International students with valid visas who are 13 years of age or older and are interested in attending nursing school, or are currently enrolled in nursing school Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Youth Scholarship Program Sponsor: Nicodemus Wilderness Project Amount: Up to $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarships are open to students between the ages of 13 and 21 who are candidates for a degree/diploma at a primary (middle school), secondary (high school), or accredited post-secondary educational institution from any country around the world. Applicant must conduct their own environmental stewardship project in 2016. Average to Extraordinary Scholarship Sponsor: Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to high school students from Texas. Applicant must share an experience that has changed her of her life, entrepreneurial goals, and their passions. CrossLites Scholarship Contest Sponsor: CrossLites Amount: Up to $4,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in high school, undergraduate and graduate studies. Applicant must submit an essay on one of Dr. Parker’s quotes (available at website). CSC Scholarship Program Sponsor: Clip Strip Corp. Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students in high school, college, university, or trade school. Applicant must submit a video on how ideas help shape the world around us. Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award Sponsor: Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. Award is open to a student 19 years old or younger who has demonstrated initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field, including art, music, science, math, athletics, or community service. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Sponsor: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12, college, or graduate school who are legal U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay answering why they deserve the scholarship or their academic or career goals. George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest Sponsor: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Amount: Up to $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 (dates vary by state) Description: Scholarship is open to students who are United States citizens or legal aliens who attend a public, parochial, or private high school (including accredited home schools). Applicant must submit an essay related to the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Student should contact their state SAR chapter for specific deadline. Illustrators of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Amount: $500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more then three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. Make College Happen Challenge Sponsor: Sallie Mae Amount: Up to $15,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Challenge is open to students ages 14 through 18 who are legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia. Applicant must creatively share how they plan to pay for college in the form of a poem, video, essay, photo, or song. NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest Sponsor: NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Amount: Up to $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high or high school during the 2016-2017 academic year, including homeschooled students in an equivalent grade level. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “What Does the Second Amendment Mean to You?” Parents Need To Know Scholarship Sponsor: Parents Need to Know Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are parents. Applicant must submit a video sharing the challenges of studying and parenting. Story of the Year Contest Sponsor: Story Shares Amount: Up to $3,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and its territories and possessions. Contestant must submit a story between 1,000 and 10,000 words and designate the story under one of the following categories: Diversity, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Horror/Suspense, or Teens by Teens. The goal is to generate compelling and approachable contest for readers who are in middle school, high school, or older. Student-Athlete Scholarship Sponsor: CaptainU Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to student athletes in high school and community college who plan to attend a four-year college. Applicant must fill out an athlete profile at CaptainU, add five (or more) colleges to their college list and a few other easy steps. The Matinee Voice-over Scholarship Sponsor: Matinee Multilingual Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to high school students and graduates in the United States and the United Kingdom who have been accepted to a college or university. Special consideration will be given to those who are pursuing English, or any other language. Top Ten List Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. Unigo Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $10,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Applicant must be at least 13 years of age or older, a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Writers of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Amount: Up to 1,000 Closing Date: December 31, 2016 Description: Contest is open only to those who have not professional published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. IMPORTANT Reminders Mentee Creed All Mentees should review and start memorizing the Mentee Creed found at the link below. The document is also attached. Mentee Creed Link Application Information Applications and Mentee Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Forms All new mentees must turn in their completed program applications as soon as possible. Also, new and returning mentees must turn in their signed mentee code of conduct acknowledgement forms as soon as possible. Links to these documents are provided below in the Document Links section of this email. These documents are also posted in the Document Library on the Mentoring Website. What do I need to do to become a mentee? If you're interested in getting involved, come to the next mentoring session. We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays during the academic school year. We work with young men in the 6th through 12th grades. Details about the next session can be found at the beginning of this email communication. You can complete the application and sign the mentee discipline policy if you decide to join. That is the first step. The second step is to attend our mentoring sessions at least 3 times. The third step is an interview which we will schedule after the first two steps are completed. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions. Document Links For your convenience, we have provided links to the relevant documents below: Mentee Application Mentee Code of Conduct Mentee Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form Photo Release Form Physical Activity Waiver and Release Form Contact Information Mentoring Co-Chairs: Roy Carr Carr1906@yahoo.com (832) 654-9499 John Gonzales johng59@yahoo.com (504) 400-4181 Robert Blair rwbo717@gmail.com (713) 725-3067 Mentoring Committee mentoring@100blackmenhou.org (877) 429-8614, ext. 890 Mentoring Website Check us out on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Organization Website: www.100blackmenhou.org Copyright © 2016, 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston Inc., All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: mentoring@100backmenhou.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list