U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation

Dear Colleague,   Do you have female students interested in attending a federal service academy? The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. Our Admissions Office will be hosting this special session to answer any/all questions your students may have about service academy life.   Date: June 16, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. EDT   Who: All interested students and counselors What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding female Midshipmen and athletic coaches. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about life at a federal service academy, athletic team opportunities, the Sea Year training experience, and more!   To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocOqgrDItGtzcE2uxLJmxn1I2pKsnE43D After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   Students are encouraged to visit usmma.edu/admissions to learn more about the Academy.   The USMMA’s digital viewbook highlights Midshipman life, sports, sailing, academic programs and majors, the unique year at sea training, and more.   Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service.   Area Admissions Officers are as follows: • Northeast Admissions (CT, DE, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT):     LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu • Midwest Admissions (AR, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, MN, OK, TN, TX, WI): LCDR Tina Schoggers - schoggerst@usmma.edu • West Admissions (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA,         WY) and Diversity:      LT Olivia Alexander – alexandero@usmma.edu • Southeast Admissions (AL, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA, WV):     LCDR Chuck Wheeler - wheelerd@usmma.edu • Diversity Admissions:     LT Valerie Gary - garyv@usmma.edu   We look forward to seeing you on June 16th!   Sincerely,   Marilyn Livi '82 Senior Vice-President U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, New York 11024 - www.usmmaalumni.com The USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, its Regiment of Midshipmen, and the greater Kings Point community. The AAF is located in Kings Point, New York. Normal business hours are from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To no longer receive this type of email communication, you can Unsubscribe from this list. If you have any questions, please call 516-482-5274 or email aaf@usmmaalumni.com.

AAUW's STEMEd for Girls Kicks Off June 1!

 

Did you know that most college women who major in science, engineering, technology and math disciplines were interested in STEM as early as 5th grade? But because they didn't receive the same support and recognition as young men, they got a later start to pursuing their dreams.    The good news is that parents and caregivers can make a big difference in setting girls up for STEM success. That’s why we're inviting young women everywhere—and the adults rallying for them—to join AAUW this summer for our second annual FREE STEMEd for Girls virtual workshop series! REGISTER NOW

The program kicks off Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET with our Caregivers-Only Session. We welcome parents, guardians, family members, educators and others to learn practical tips to advocate for high-school girls interested in STEM. For example, you’ll learn to: navigate the college-application process. explore options for securing financial aid. foster your girl's interest in STEM.   select the best courses to reach girls' goals, and more! You register once for the series, but you can attend as many or as few sessions as work with your schedule, since each session acts as an independent source of information and inspiration.Please spread the word to help girls nurture their interest in STEM! If you have any questions, contact stem@aauw.org.   Sincerely,

Leshell Hatley, Ph.D. Director of STEM Programs

Summer GAMES- Gaining Access to Mental Health Essentials for School Success

 

Commercial Truck Driving at Athen Technical College

 You are invited to attend the Delivering The Future: Coca-Cola and TCSG Truck Tour which will be held at Athens Technical College’s main campus outside student activities (Building H) on May 25 from 11 AM to 1 PM (drop-in anytime, remarks at noon). Please encourage any students or anyone you may know that would be interested in learning about our Commercial Truck Driving program offered at the Elbert and Walton campuses. Learn more about the event at http://deliveringthefuturega.com/. A printable flyer is attached to this email. Please reach out if you have any questions!

 

Josh Paine | Executive Director, PR & Institutional Advancement
Athens Technical College | Athens Tech Foundation

 

jpaine@AthensTech.edu | www.athenstech.edu | Give Now

Georgia State Perimeter College Open House May 12, 2022

 

Hagan Scholarship Opportunity for Current Juniors

 

Your high school is an eligible public high school. Please inform your 11th grade students about the Hagan Scholarship. The Application will be available after September 1, 2022. Scholarships will be awarded in March 2023. The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help students graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $48,000 and other benefits over four years to attend college. The eligibility criteria has been updated to make the scholarship accessible to more students: Must have achieved a 3.5 CGPA Must rank in the top 20% of the high school graduating class Must have a genuine financial need to attend college The average Hagan Scholarship Recipient is ranked 9th in a class of 107 students. Finalists that are not awarded a scholarship receive $1,000. It is not unusual to award multiple scholarships to students attending the same high school. Hagan Scholars currently attend or will attend 429 colleges and universities located in forty-seven states. The award of a Hagan Scholarship has truly been life changing for recipients. Hagan Scholar Testimonials. There is no application fee. To make Hagan Scholarship information available to all students please provide a link on your school’s website to the HSF website. The HSF Brochure can be printed and handed out to students. For more information, please visit our website at www.hsfmo.org. We look forward to receiving scholarship applications from your students. Thank you for your consideration,

Dan Hagan, Trustee

Interested in Learning More About A Career In Construction

Are you a senior that is gearing up for graduation and not sure what your next steps are? If construction is an area of interest check out the flyer below to learn more about training sites and scholarships that might be available.

Construction Ready Flyer

Coalition for College Upcoming Events

 

We're hosting two events next week designed to help students and their supporters navigate any part of the college admissions process. Read on for information and registration links for each event, and share this Instagram story with your followers to help spread the word.   Supporting Students on their Path to College Tuesday, May 3 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT Students, parents, counselors, teachers, coaches and all mentors: join us at this event to learn how to help yourself or your student navigate the college admissions process, understand financial aid and scholarships, and learn about what kind of help is available from the time you start looking for a school until you’re a student on campus.  Featuring admissions counselors from Bucknell University, Kenyon College, and Washington University in St. Louis.

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Ask Us Anything: College Admissions Thursday, May 5  8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT   Come with any question you have about college or the college admissions process. Questions like:  Is college worth it? Will I have to go into enormous debt? What do admissions officers really look for? How do I apply for scholarships? How do I decide what schools to apply to?  Who can help me if I don’t have a college counselor? All questions are welcome! Featuring admissions counselors from: Boston University, Claremont McKenna College, Middlebury College, and University of Florida.

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Hope to see you there, Stacey Kostell CEO, Coalition for College

Project LEAP 2022 Application is Open!

The Project LEAP 2022 student application is now open.   Students can apply on our website, by using this link: https://projectleap.formstack.com/forms/studentapplication, or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. The application will remain open until April 30th at 11:59PST.  Alternatively, I would love to meet with you or your students to give more information about the program and walk them through the application process.  

Rising sophomores with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.  Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.25 GPA or higher are also eligible.  Due to the influence of the pandemic on student success, we will review applications of students whose GPA are at least a 2.8.  Note: it is not the practice of Project LEAP to admit students after their sophomore year of high school however due to the pandemic and growing academic challenges, this is the final year that Project LEAP will accept students grades in 10th and 11th grade.

Students interested in applying will need to attach an unofficial transcript. 

Accepted students will receive: 

• One on One peer mentorship 
• Participation in a nationwide virtual program
• Consideration for up to $25,000 in scholarship funds
• A Letter of Recommendation from an elected public figure: students last year received letters from mayors, assembly members, and city council members 
• A distinguished leader graduation cord 
• Additional college and career preparation workshops
• Local outings and “LEAP meets” 
• Free PSAT and SAT prep

Here is a PDF which includes a student flyer, application timeline, and FAQ page for interested students.  If students or parents have questions, please have them email info@leaptheproject.com. 

Olin College of Engineering - $100,000 Scholarship Opportunity

The Olin Tuition Scholarship

Part of our commitment to supporting an academically talented and diverse student body is offering every enrolled student a merit-based scholarship, called the Olin Tuition Scholarship. The Olin Tuition Scholarship covers half the annual tuition for each enrolled student and is awarded for eight semesters of full-time study. This merit-based scholarship is currently valued at $110,000.

Need-Based Aid

Olin extends its commitment to affordability by meeting full-demonstrated financial need for all eligible students (US citizen and permanent residents). This means that Olin will make up the difference between the Cost of Attendance (tuition, room, board, fees and supplies) and your students’ estimated family contribution.

Affordability Facts Incoming class 2021-22

● Olin Tuition Scholarship: $27,806 awarded to 100% of enrolled students

● Grants and Scholarships: $27,806 to $82,485 in grants and scholarships awarded

● 48% qualified for need-based assistance

Additionally, once they are on campus we invite our students to participate in our financial wellness programing, called Helping Oliners Prepare for Economic Success (HOPES). Through this program we help students develop lifelong financial skills that empower them to take ownership of their finances, leverage financial tools, develop an accurate financial vocabulary, make informed choices and navigate their financial landscape after graduation.