Tech It Out Philly

 Tech It Out Philly is a program that works with local high school students to explore social change through computer science. Students will work, over the course of 8 weekly sessions, in a small group with other high school students and Penn mentors to build a website about a social justice issue of their choice. The semester culminates with a launch party, which allows students to demo their websites to other groups and Penn upperclassmen. 

 

Tech It Out is aimed at students who have no computer science background and may not have a lot of opportunities to learn about technology, so no experience is expected or necessary. It is an entirely free program and we will teach students everything they need to know! Please keep in mind that students will need internet access and a computer.

 

This semester we will be offering our program virtually, and I think this program would be a great opportunity for your students! The program will meet on Sundays starting 10/02 from 2-3PM.

 

Students can apply here. The application is open until 09/25 at 11:59 pm EST. 

 

Feel free to reach out to phillytechitout@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you so much for your help!

 

Regards,

Tech It Out Philly Outreach Chair

USMMA Virtual Admissions Q&A with Midshipmen

 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Alumni Association and Foundation

Dear Colleague,

 

Do you have students interested in attending a service academy? Please share this information session for those interested in the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. The admissions process and academic requirements are unique for service academies and this session is open to all high school students and college counselors.

 

Date: Sept. 28, 2021

Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

Who: All interested students and school counselors

What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA.

 

To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOytqDksH9TFhXtxZ-QVZeNUK0TiEI4R

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Federal Service Academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to apply. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA.

 

Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost.

 

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.

 

More information about the Academy can be found here.

 

Area Admissions Officers are as follows:

•	Northeast Admissions (CT, DE, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT): LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu
•	Midwest Admissions (AR, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN, TX, WI, WV): LCDR Tina Schoggers - schoggerst@usmma.edu
•	West Admissions (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) and Diversity: CDR Keith Watson - watsonk@usmma.edu
•	Southeast Admissions (AL, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA): LCDR Chuck Wheeler - wheelerd@usmma.edu

 

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Sincerely,

 

Marilyn Livi '82

Senior Vice-President

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc

Scholarships for Catholic High School Students-Seton Hall University

  

 

 

Catholic High School Achievement Award

Award Amount: $2000

Submission Deadline: January 15

Availability: Incoming,Undergraduate

Eligibility Requirements

Incoming freshmen attending Catholic high schools with a minimum of an unweighted 3.0 GPA

and a 1350 SAT (new) or 29 ACT as well as a strong record of involvement in their high school,

community or church.

Application Procedures

No application required, automatically awarded to eligible student.

This scholarship, in the amount of $2,000 annually, is automatically awarded in the late spring

to a select group of Catholic High School students who the most have exceptional academic

and extracurricular records. This $2,000 award is renewable for three additional years for a total

award of $8,000 as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and earns at least 30 credits annually.

There is no application required for this scholarship; the scholarship is automatically awarded to

selected students.

More information here

Renewal Procedures

Renewable

Scholarships for Catholic High School Students-St. John's University

  

 

Catholic and Vincentian, St. John’s University exemplifies this tradition, offering students an acclaimed education that builds the knowledge, skills and confidence to become ethical leaders for our global society. To further develop our commitment to preparing Catholic students for ethical leadership, St. John's offers Catholic scholarship opportunities. 

Catholic School Scholarship

Created in response to a recommendation from the Advisory Board of the University's Institute for Catholic Schools (ICS), this scholarship provides an annual award of $2,500, for a maximum award of $10,000 over four years of undergraduate study and is automatically awarded to incoming freshmen who will be graduating from a Catholic high school and entering St. John’s in the fall of 2022. See more details »

Catholic Scholars Program

Catholic Scholars take part in a four-year developmental program that translates faith into action. Prospective freshmen apply for this scholarship, and if chosen will receive a grant of $5,000 per year which will be awarded for four years of study.  Students will commit themselves to faith-based leadership training, service and prayer, and formation of a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader inspired by the Catholic tradition. Catholic Scholars assume important leadership roles within the community of faith and service at St. John's University in preparation for becoming faith-inspired Catholic leaders for life. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS: Students entering a house of discernment sponsored by a diocese or religious community, or a college seminary or religious community formation program are ineligible to participate in the Catholic Scholars Program at St. John’s University. The deadline to apply for Fall 2022 entering students is January 15, 2022. See more details »

Catholic School Educator Grant

As part of our mission as a Catholic university, St. John’s awards a 40-percent tuition reduction to full-time teachers and administrators in Catholic schools for one master’s degree, one advanced certificate or one doctoral degree. See more details »

Grammy Museum FREE Sessions

 

Introducing GRAMMY Museum SESH

Explore a suite of FREE sessions designed to introduce, educate and equip you with the skills, knowledge, and resources used throughout the music industry. The GRAMMY Museum SESH program will consist of: After-School SESH for Middle & High School students, Industry SESH for ages 18+, and Family SESH for ages 3-7 with a parent or guardian. Session topics will cover Music Production, Songwriting, Music Business, Photography and more. Click below to sign up before the deadline on Friday, September 24, 2021. SIGN-UP

AFTER-SCHOOL SESH

Photography 101

This class is a practical overview of the fundamentals of digital photography: aperture, focal length, and depth of field, as well as an introduction into more advanced photographic practices. Weekly classes will cover the technical and aesthetic elements of photography. Students will gain hands-on experience during class shoots as well as out-of-class assignments. Every Tuesday from October 5 - November 9, 2021 3pm-5pm PT Age: 13-17 SIGN UP HERE

Music Production 101

This six-week hands-on course is designed to introduce students with the process of Music Production using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Students will learn how to produce a customized audio and midi configuration to create their own song using software instruments, loops and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Every Wednesday from October 6 - November 10, 2021 3pm-5pm PT Age: 13-17 SIGN UP HERE INDUSTRY SESHSIGN UP

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UP

Songwriting 101
In Partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League This six-week course will help students develop the fundamentals of songwriting, how to discover yourself through your writing, analyze hit songs, songwriting structures, and more. Every Wednesday from October 6 - November 10, 2021 2pm-4pm PT Age: 18+

SIGN UP HERE

Music Business 101
In Partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League Students will gain a basic understanding of several areas within the Music Business including, music publishing, licensing, copyright laws, marketing, and more. Every Wednesday from October 6 - November 10, 2021 2pm-4pm PT Age: 18+

SIGN UP HERE

Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition

 

About the Competition

Have an innovative business idea? You could win a full tuition scholarship to Rider!

The Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition is designed to recognize and promote exceptional effort, skill, and creativity among high school students. The winner of the senior pitch competition receives a full four-year tuition scholarship to Rider University.

The competition is sponsored by Norm Brodsky ’64 and his wife, Elaine. Norm, a long-time entrepreneur who is the namesake of Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business, founded eight successful businesses including Citi Storage, the largest privately owned archive business in the country.

Who is eligible?

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors at any high school.

One competition or two?

While all sophomore, junior and senior high school students are eligible to apply, the competition will take place in two divisions. Sophomores and juniors will compete in the lower division while seniors compete in the higher division.

However, all finalists (and family and friends) for both divisions are invited to the live finale and banquet.

How do students apply?

Apply here

Entry Deadline: November 7, 2021* (applications submitted after the 11:59 pm deadline will be entered into next year's competition)

*Rising high school seniors must apply to the University by the Early Action deadline of November 15 in order to be eligible for the live finale.

Live Finale: January 29, 2022 starting at 2:30 pm

How are winners selected?

A set of judges review all entries. The top five entries in each division will be invited to present their business concept at Rider University before a panel of judges. Scores will then be totaled to determine final placement. If you are a finalist in the senior division and are coming from beyond the local area, Rider University will provide transportation and lodging for the senior finalist. Rider does not want distance to deter a senior from entering the competition.

When are the awards conferred?

Final placement and awards will be announced at the banquet following the live finale.

About Norm Brodsky

The personification of the word “entrepreneur”, Norm Brodsky ’64 launched eight successful businesses before he began sharing his strategies as the author of the popular Street Smarts column in Inc. Magazine.

Brodsky is also the author of the book The Knack: How Street Smart Entrepreneurs Learn How to Handle Whatever Comes Up. Norm and his wife Elaine enjoy sharing their expertise and mentoring business owners as well as entrepreneurial students.

Prizes

Prizes for the High School Senior Competition:

• 1st Place: 4-year, full-tuition scholarship* + a plaque + a trophy for your high school

• 2nd Place: A plaque.

• 3rd Place: A plaque.

*Scholarship is to attend Rider University and is contingent upon the student being accepted at Rider University, and continuing as a Rider student in good standing.

Prizes for the High School Sophomore and Junior Competition:

• 1st Place: $750 + plaque + trophy for your high school + automatic entrance to the finals when you are a senior*

• 2nd Place: $250 + plaque.

• 3rd Place: A plaque.

*Automatic entrance to the finals assumes student formally applies to the competition as a senior – the student can use a similar or different concept.

ACC Young Scholars Program

 

ACC Young Scholars Program will be opening the application process in the Fall, 2021 for students. Designed for students interested in a career in science, the Young Scholars program pairs participants with an ACC member mentor for a year of research and education about cardiology and cardiovascular disease.

About the Young Scholars Program

The Young Scholars program is an initiative of ACC’s Academic Cardiology Member Section and local State Chapters that aims to provide promising young students with an introduction to the field of cardiology and strengthen the pipeline of talent for the future.

 

Apply here by 12/1/21

 

The program will kick off at ACC’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.22) in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 2, 2022,* where students will have the chance to meet scientists from around the world, sit in on sessions, and explore the Expo floor to visit exhibitor booths. For a year following ACC.22, Young Scholars will also work virtually – through regularly scheduled webinars and Webex/Zoom calls – with a faculty mentor on a research project.

Program participants also have the opportunity to visit a local hospital or attend ACC State Chapter meetings throughout the year.*

Please contact Alexandra DiTommaso at aditommaso@acc.org with any questions.

About the American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), is a medical professional organization composed of more than 54,000 cardiovascular professionals around the world – physicians, nurses, physician assistants, clinical pharmacists, and more – dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health.