tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77265836582763216072024-03-13T18:28:45.932-04:00Purpose-Driven Princess by Prentsilya BoaYoung women's empowerment blog using my life experiences to empower others to make a global impact through their passions.Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-61428863398125440582012-04-19T10:12:00.001-04:002012-04-19T10:14:40.104-04:00Need Money for School? Here's A List of Scholarships & Application Tips!I received a forwarded email with a list of available scholarships for minority students. This list is a very good place to start but I wouldn't rely solely on these because most of the scholarships are widely popular. This means that there may be a larger pool of applicants than there would be for local scholarships (like the STAR scholarship), but that shouldn't discourage you from trying. Here's what I think about all that:<br />
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<ol><li><b>You should be selective with your time</b> and apply to scholarships that mainly match your background, career goals, etc. (see my last post about applying to scholarships). If a scholarship is for people interested in studying medicine and you are not interested in studying science it would be a waist of your time and the reviewers time for you to apply. </li>
<li><b>Some of these scholarships also exist in a local format.</b> Although they may be for less money, local scholarships may have a smaller amount of applicants which is less competition for you. For example, the National Black Association of Police Officers has a scholarship, but I know that this organization had a county chapter and I received $500 from this organization when I was applying.</li>
<li><b>Did I apply to any of these scholarships</b> when I was going to college? Besides the one I just listed, the only other scholarship that I applied to on this list was the Ron Brown Scholars Program and I don't think I even finished the entire application. This is because I was more focused on local scholarships (i.e. churches, sororities, Long & Foster Realty local scholarship, police officers, feminist women's associations, city Character Counts scholarships, any-scholarship-I-could-get-my-hands-on scholarship, you get the idea) than super popular scholarships.That strategy worked for me because I didn't end up paying for school. However, I do know people who applied to larger scholarships, like the Gates Millennium Scholarship, and that worked for them too.</li>
<li>If you are going to apply, <b>make sure you fill out the entire application</b> and submit ALL of the requested materials (transcripts, resume, recommendation letters, etc.) Sometimes, an incomplete application is grounds for elimination.</li>
<li><b>Give yourself plenty of time</b> to properly fill out the applications. If you can go to a computer lap during your school lunch time to fill them out or even after school--- the point is to pick a time when you're not stressed. Also give people writing your recommendation letters as much time as possible and then remind them as it gets closer to the due date. I would give people writing you a letter a deadline prior to the due date of the scholarship so that you have time to put all your materials together. I provided envelopes and my resume to all my recommenders, and sent a thank-you note afterwards. Writing the due date on the back flap of the envelope or putting a sticky note on the envelope helped my recommenders remember when I needed the letter.</li>
<li><b>Submit on time!</b> I know that some of you are punctuality-challenged and are never on time to anything (like me) but a lot of scholarships don't read late applications. Some applications are online and the server shuts down at the time the application is due so you can't even submit the application online if it's late. But if you do all you can and you finished late, but you finished the entire application already then go ahead and turn it in. You won't be losing anything and you never know. Oh, and don't forget to fill out the <a href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/" target="_blank">FAFSA</a>. </li>
</ol>After you've submitted it, breathe and let it go. You've done your part. Good Luck!<br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aarp_foundation_womens_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aarp_foundation_womens_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program</span></b></a><br />
For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/academic_competitiveness_grant.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/academic_competitiveness_grant.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Academic Competitiveness Grant</span></b></a><br />
For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/actuarial_diversity_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/actuarial_diversity_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Actuarial Diversity Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/akash_kuruvilla_memorial_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/akash_kuruvilla_memorial_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund</span></b></a><br />
For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/american_copy_editors_society_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/american_copy_editors_society_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">American Copy Editors Society Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aorn_foundation_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/aorn_foundation_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">AORN Foundation Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/automotive_hall_fame_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/automotive_hall_fame_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/awg_minority_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/awg_minority_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">AWG Minority Scholarship For Women</span></b></a><br />
Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/axa_achievements_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/axa_achievements_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">AXA Achievements Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students – one from each state.<b><br />
<b>B</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/beacon_partners_healthcare_it_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/beacon_partners_healthcare_it_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/best_buy_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/best_buy_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Best Buy Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/burger_king_scholars_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/burger_king_scholars_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Burger King Scholars Program</span></b></a><br />
For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.<b><br />
<b>C</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/cia_undergraduate_scholarship_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/cia_undergraduate_scholarship_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program</span></b></a><br />
Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/coca_cola_scholars_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/coca_cola_scholars_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Coca-Cola Scholars Program</span></b></a><br />
Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.<b><br />
<b>D</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davidson_fellows_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davidson_fellows_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Davidson Fellows Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davis_putter_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/davis_putter_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund</span></b></a><br />
Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/dell_scholars_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/dell_scholars_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Dell Scholars Program</span></b></a><br />
For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/development_fund_black_students_science_technology.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/development_fund_black_students_science_technology.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology</span></b></a><br />
For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/discover_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/discover_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Discovery Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.<b><br />
<b>E</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ed_bradley_ken_kashiwahara_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ed_bradley_ken_kashiwahara_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/empower_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/empower_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">EMPOWER Scholarship Award</span></b></a><br />
Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/esa_computer_video_game_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/esa_computer_video_game_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program</span></b></a><br />
For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.<b><br />
<b>F</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/fulbright_scholar_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/fulbright_scholar_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Fulbright Scholar Program</span></b></a><br />
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/future_engineers_scholarship_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/future_engineers_scholarship_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Future Engineers Scholarship Program</span></b></a><br />
For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.<b><br />
<b>G</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/gates_millennium_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/gates_millennium_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Gates Millenium Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/go_on_girl_book_club_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/go_on_girl_book_club_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/google_anita_borg_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/google_anita_borg_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Google Anita Borg Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.<b><br />
<b>H</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hallie_q_brown_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hallie_q_brown_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hbcu_study_abroad_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/hbcu_study_abroad_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs</div></td><td style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; width: 364.5pt;" valign="top" width="486"><div><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jacob_javits_fellowship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jacob_javits_fellowship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program</span></b></a><br />
Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/javits_frasier_teacher_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/javits_frasier_teacher_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund</span></b></a><br />
To increase diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jeanette_rankin_womens_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/jeanette_rankin_womens_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund</span></b></a><br />
For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/joe_francis_haircare_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/joe_francis_haircare_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.<b><br />
<b>K</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/kfc_colonels_scholars_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/kfc_colonels_scholars_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program</span></b></a><br />
For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.<b><br />
<b>L</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/lincoln_forum_scholarship_essay_contest.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/lincoln_forum_scholarship_essay_contest.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest</span></b></a><br />
A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.<b><br />
<b>M</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/mckesson_pharmacy_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/mckesson_pharmacy_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.<b><br />
<b>N</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_achievement_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_achievement_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">National Achievement Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/black_police_association_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/black_police_association_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">National Black Police Association Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/nih_undergraduate_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/nih_undergraduate_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_smart_grant.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/national_smart_grant.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">National SMART Grant</span></b></a><br />
Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.<b><br />
<b>P</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/pmi_educational_foundation_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/pmi_educational_foundation_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.<b><br />
<b>R</b></b><u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ron_brown_scholar_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ron_brown_scholar_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Ron Brown Scholar Program</span></b></a><br />
Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ronald_reagan_college_leaders_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/ronald_reagan_college_leaders_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.<b><br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/siemens_competition.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/siemens_competition.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Siemen Competition</span></b></a><br />
Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.<b><br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/thurgood_marshall_college_fund_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/thurgood_marshall_college_fund_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tri_delta_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tri_delta_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Tri-Delta Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement,community service, academics, and more.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tylenol_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/tylenol_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Tylenol Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.<b><br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/united_negro_college_fund_scholarships.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/united_negro_college_fund_scholarships.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">United Negro College Fund Scholarships</span></b></a><br />
Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/us_bank_internet_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/us_bank_internet_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/usda_1890_national_scholars_program.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/usda_1890_national_scholars_program.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">USDA/1890 National Scholars Program</span></b></a><br />
For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.<b><br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/vanguard_minority_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/vanguard_minority_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program</span></b></a><br />
Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.<b><br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/william_b_ruggles_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/william_b_ruggles_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.<u><span style="color: blue;"><br />
</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/writers_digest_short_story_competition.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/writers_digest_short_story_competition.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story Competition</span></b></a><br />
Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.<b><br />
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</span></u><a href="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/xerox_technical_minority_scholarship.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/xerox_technical_minority_scholarship.html"><b><span style="color: #0062e1;">Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship</span></b></a><br />
For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information tech</div></td></tr>
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<u><b>Part 1 </b></u><br />
There are quite a few ways to get started and the approach I would recommend is called Starting with the End in Mind (kudos to author, Steve Covey). That basically means that you are going to design your remaining three years of high school based on a desired result (getting scholarships to go to college). As a nineth grader, you still have a while to go before you can apply to many scholarships, but it will make Junior year a lot easier if you already did a few things now.<br />
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1) Start considering a few fields of interest for the future. It doesn't have to be a specific position or career track, but just imagine yourself in fields that may work for you. <br />
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2) Identify a few potential colleges that someone interested in this field might attend. Don't forget to add Montgomery College or an in-state school to your potential schools because Maryland colleges tend to give Maryland residents more money to attend their schools.<br />
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<u><b>Part 2 </b></u><br />
Once you have done these things you will have a basic idea of what kind of student these colleges are looking for, and what kind of college might get you to your future career. Ex. if you decide you want to be in the field of medicine, you may identify a school like Johns Hopkins University as your target. By looking through their website for "prospective students" you may find out they prefer students with GPAs above 3.6, have had some volunteer/internship in medicine, and taken honors/AP courses in chemistry and biology. Having this information, you can do the following:<br />
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1) Start volunteering at elderly nursing homes, adult care centers, hospitals, etc., join a science club, and gain some volunteer/internship or work experiences in that field maybe every summer to build your resume and for you to see if that's really where you want to go. A resume is basically just where you are going to start keeping track of all of the things that you do that show you are a great student. You'll want to have a section for:<br />
a) Academic achievements- keep track of semesters where you get high GPAs, honor roll, or straight A's. Also keep track if you submit a paper for any competitions or anything like that.<br />
b)Extracurricular activities- keep track of every single group you are a member of and if you hold any kind of leadership/officer position for any of them. You will want to be in at least one school club while you are in high school. Not only will this make school a little more fun for you while learning more about others, but it will also give you a chance to show your social skills and leadership capabilities.<br />
c)Volunteer/internship- every time you do an SSL activity keep track of it. Especially if its doing something that is close to your field. I would ask your career center coordinator and counselor for any opportunities to work in something close to what you are interested in. Also, if you have time, do community service even if it isn't in your field because it's important to give back, and it shows you are involved in your community and can balance school with life.<br />
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2) You will know what kind of grades you need to get in your classes so that you can get in to whatever school you really want and will stay focused on that goal.<br />
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3) You can look for scholarships for people with your profile that want to work in that field. For example, there may be scholarships for women to study medicine, for black people to study medicine, for people from low-income families to study medicine, for people that live in Maryland to study medicine, etc. Google can give you a starting place by typing things like "Scholarships for medicine or health". Fastweb.com is also a good start. Look at the applications and familiarize yourself with what they ask for so you'll be ready when you apply junior year. You can look for scholarships from major companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi, large government agencies, nonprofit foundations, churches, etc. in any section of their website where they talk about Giving to the Community.<br />
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4) Start locally. Look at what clubs, churches you go to, places your parents/family members work and check out if those places give scholarships. Even McDonald's gives scholarships so you'd be surprised.<br />
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Feel free to email me if you have more questions. Now go and forge your path to success!Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-77479296320972299562012-02-06T13:06:00.000-05:002012-02-06T13:06:47.757-05:00Let's Keep it RealBeing honest is important to being a person of integrity. However, the most important person you have to be honest with is yourself. We can sometimes let ourselves see things in a light that makes us feel better about what we've done and about who we are. Sometimes this is a defense mechanism of <b>masking</b> the past, masking who we are, or what we've done, or what we let happen, or what we allowed others to do to us. Masking things seems like a way to cope with people or the past, but it's really just a temporary band-aid. The issue swells inside of your heart and later resurfaces in a different light or you become a different person because of what you're carrying inside of your heart. Sometimes we get angry at others and we don't really know why but the real problem lies within and has never been resolved. Check out a quick video I did about some simple steps to being honest with yourself. We all know that it's easier said than done, but it's a process that has to start somewhere. So, when you're ready to be real with yourself begin by:<br />
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1) Admitting/acknowledging it. Whether it's the past, who you are, what you did, what you allowed to happen, or whatever is at the root of what troubles you.<br />
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2) Accept it. Whatever it is. Accept it for what it is and what it was. Forgive yourself and the parties involved in order to let go and use it as a lesson learned. But most importantly, let it go. We did an exercise called Pandora's Box in one of our meetings. You write the name of a problem of a person or something you did in the past that hurt you. You can also write how it made you feel on it. Once you have written it all down you put it in the box and it's a physical representation of your letting it go. You can even tear the paper to pieces if that helps.<br />
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3) Honor yourself. Decide who you want to be from this moment, what you will accept, what you want, who you want to be in your life, how you want to live your life. Honoring yourself means being true to yourself and your feelings; it means acting in alignment with what your heart desires. If you say you no longer want to allow people to talk down to you and you're in a situation where someone is talking down to you it might make you feel uncomfortable. You have to honor your feelings and your wishes either by removing yourself from the situation or addressing the person (if appropriate) and being true to yourself.<br />
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Keeping it real with others is fine but none of it matters if you can't be honest with you. You can do it.Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-50050727356481391962012-01-07T20:18:00.001-05:002012-01-07T20:20:25.159-05:00Same Resolutions Every Year? Expectations & Disappointment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://1.gvt0.com/vi/_eUE5G3FDYU/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_eUE5G3FDYU&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_eUE5G3FDYU&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div>Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-77641245620901756302011-12-27T13:48:00.000-05:002011-12-27T13:48:41.188-05:00Dimming Your Light So Other People Can Shine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/XKK5QAezk_w/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XKK5QAezk_w&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XKK5QAezk_w&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div> If you regularly have to play stupid or dumb so that others can feel better about themselves you're not helping those people to grow and you're doing a disservice to yourself. Don't get lost in trying to change who you are for the other person (or trying to change the other person to accept who you are).You can't really blame the people who are mad at you or feel threatened by you because it's simply a reflection of their insecurities or their small-mindedness. Sometimes playing dumb is a strategy for people so that people underestimate you and it can work out in your favor but I'm talking about if you have to act this way all the time. I even think it's ungrateful behavior to do this sometimes because you're not displaying gratitude for the gifts and talents that you have. Sometimes you have to find a different environment where people can accept your brilliance or where you can really be challenged and shine.The same goes for a boy, either find someone who is not threatened by your intelligence and will support you or find someone who will challenge you on your level.<br />
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Also, we've all been on the opposite side of this where we feel threatened or intimidated by someone else and it makes us feel insecure. It's important to recognize how you feel but rather than being mad at that person for knowing something you don't or having something you can't have, take it as an opportunity to learn from them.<br />
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There's a fabulous part in her book, <u>A Return to Love</u>, page 190 by Marianne Williamson:<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0f32; font-family: Palatino, 'New Century Schoolbook', 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0f32; font-family: Palatino, 'New Century Schoolbook', 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><em>not</em></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0f32; font-family: Palatino, 'New Century Schoolbook', 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0f32; font-family: Palatino, 'New Century Schoolbook', 'Book Antiqua', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.</span>Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-21169327233907332202011-08-24T22:20:00.000-04:002011-08-24T22:20:08.663-04:00Back To SchoolOk the school year is picking back up ladies and here are five quick tips to start off the year on a good note:<br />
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1) Review your schedule of classes and set academic goals accordingly. Starting with a GPA goal that is a little higher than the GPA you ended up with last year is usually a good idea. Thinking in terms of semesters also helps to make the year seem less overwhelming. Make sure you set your priorities for the year and figure out what is more deserving of your time this year.<br />
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2) Back to School Shopping! Be a smart shopper and try purchasing some items on-line, through discount stores like Rugged Warehouse or Marshall's, and check out thrift stores for accessories. This is also a good time to clean out your closet and donate to charities like www.IvorianHope.org<br />
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3) Based on your academic schedule, see if you have some room to fit in extra-curricular activities this year where you can learn something new, socialize, or do some community service. If your parents allow you, this could be a good time to get a head start on finding part-time jobs for winter break.<br />
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4) Scholarships! Definitely start browsing the internet and check out some search engines like Fastweb.com to see if you qualify for any scholarships this year based on your grade level and be sure to take note of any important deadlines. If you're a senior and you will be filling out the FAFSA form for college financial aid, be sure to take note of when your counselor will be holding sessions to discuss college preparation.<br />
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5) Enjoy your last bits of summer. Get as much rest as you can so that you can be focused and positive. Try to get mentally prepared for the year ahead.<br />
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Have a great year!Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-28301082424636699012011-08-12T21:28:00.000-04:002011-08-12T21:28:15.034-04:00Buying My First HomeI wasn't going to write about this particular subject because purchasing my home was a very personal objective for me. But since we'll be focusing more on financial management in our sessions this Fall, I think it'll be beneficial to talk about how and why I did it.<br />
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<b>Why I Did It</b><br />
Owning a home became a real goal of mine when I was 17 and took a financial management class at my high school. I wish more schools offered this course, but this is where I learned the basics to everything I know about becoming financially secure. In this class, Mr. M shared that building your financial portfolio while you are young is important because it is the period in our lives when we have the least amount of responsibilities. Of course this varies for some people, but for me it was very true. The only thing I was responsible for at age 17 was paying for my own cell phone bill. The idea of being able to lay the foundation for my financial future was so appealing to me because I didn't come from a rich family, but I needed something to which I could aspire -- a tangible end that would keep me motivated. Owning a home, became that objective but the idea of owning a home didn't become real to me until I graduated college. I had saved a little money while in undergrad but ended up using most of it to facilitate my travels and living overseas for about two years when I finished my studies. When I came back to America and I received a scholarship to go back to school for my Master's, I was not at all enamored by the idea of living in my parent's apartment for two years while I finished school. Not because I did not enjoy living with my parents but because the space was so cramped and it was super expensive to live in that area. So I set my eyes back on the prize.<br />
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<b>How I Did It</b><br />
I met with a lender from an established bank and explained my situation and we figured out my plan of action. I had pretty much depleted most of my savings and since I had received scholarships to cover my undergraduate studies I had established absolutely zero credit. Because of my mother (for reasons I'll expand upon in another blog) I was so averse to having bad credit that I just stayed away from anything dealing with the word credit from the time I turned 18-- no credit cards, no student loans, not even a Target store card. To my dismay, the lender explained that not having credit is almost as bad as having poor credit history because it would be too risky for a bank to loan a lot of money to someone to purchase a home that had no evidence of being able to pay back a loan. So, I went to one of my favorite stores, rhymes with shoredstrom, and I got my first credit card. Every month, I purchased me or someone else a nice little gift and I paid down the credit card bill every month on time. Oh, I also forgot that I needed something very important. In order to purchase a home, you need to have decent savings for the down payment on the house and you need to have an INCOME! (Have no fear ladies, I 'll do other blogs about saving for a down payment and how to get a job, and establishing good credit). OMG, this meant that I was going to need a job ASAP. The lender informed me that the job I needed to get would have to bring in a specific income requirement so that I could qualify for a home of a specific value. Talk about a mission! Finding a job in the middle of a recession was not easy but after about three months I found one. So, while attending school full-time, I worked, built up my credit, saved for the down payment, and started house hunting with a realtor. By the end of the school year I was completely burned out and needed to quit my job but I found a home just in the nick of time. Since I have a scholarship that could also cover the cost of housing, I was able to quit and still make the payments.<br />
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So, now I have my first home. It's in the boonies but I love having access to places to go hiking. I can still commute to the city and I enjoy that luxury. Now, if only the air conditioning didn't break down during the biggest heat wave in history :)Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-16136418785250602532010-07-05T13:55:00.001-04:002010-07-05T14:11:56.290-04:00Fearlessness!I used to experience fear so deep it was like an infectious disease that spread throughout every fiber of my being and paralyzed my ability to experience life in its fullness. Fear is an emotional and instinctive response to a perceived threat. Any decent psychologist can tell you that we naturally respond to fear by either our “fight” or “flight” responses; either we confront the fear or we avoid it. I was running for my life! The key word in the definition of fear is the “perceived” threat meaning that the threat may not even be real but the magnitude of the threat and how dangerous it really is or how harmful it really is originates in our thoughts. <br />
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So, the real question is never really what are you afraid of, rather, the question is what do you think you are afraid of? Marianne Williamson said “it is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?” I’m a logical person (most of the time) and it is logical that if the problem with fear is in our thoughts, then it would follow that the solution is also in our thoughts. This is one of those things that you have to address at the root of the problem. Ultimately, the only way to let go of this fear, or perceived threat, is to conquer it boldly with Faith. How does one aquire such Faith? I’m going to do a lot of blogs about specific ways to build your faith, self-confidence, fearlessness, and I don’t want to oversimplify it here but I want you to understand how I came to understand the process. <br />
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The bible says that faith comes with understanding. I would venture to say that if you can fear something, you can also have extreme faith. I came to understand that they both work the exact same way. Worry is just a concentrated and perpetual thought and belief about something potentially negative that may be real or imagined. So, by having fear, you have faith that something negative will happen to you. You have to exercise your faith by focusing its attention on things that are positive and harmonious with the person that you were created to be. You have to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness and these are things we are going to work on together in this blog. It is hard to have faith in something we can not see, especially when we can not see the entirety of the picture but Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”<br />
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Watch your thoughts; they become words.<br />
Watch your words; they become actions.<br />
Watch your actions; they become habits.<br />
Watch your habits; they become character.<br />
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-30304404751259682002010-07-03T20:43:00.001-04:002010-07-05T14:07:24.320-04:00Welcome to Purpose Driven PrincessFinally, my first <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PrentsilyaBoa">video!</a><br />
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<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cfyyFLq4bRI&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cfyyFLq4bRI&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-24255051241109622112010-07-03T17:44:00.000-04:002010-07-03T17:44:22.690-04:00Every Woman Should Have...<center><h3><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;">EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE</span></h3></center> <div align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<li>...one old love she can imagine going back to...and one who reminds her of how far she has come...<br />
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<li> ...enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own...even if she never wants to and needs to...<br />
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<li> ...something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...<br />
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<li> ...a youth she is content to leave behind...<br />
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<li> ...a past juicy enough that she is looking forward to retelling it in her old age...<br />
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<li> ...the realization that she is actually going to have an old age and some money set aside to fund it...<br />
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<li> ...a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...<br />
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<li> ...one friend who always makes her laugh...<br />
...and one who lets her cry...<br />
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<li> ...a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...<br />
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<li> ...eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored...<br />
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<li> ...a resume that is not even the slightest bit padded...<br />
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<li> ...a felling of control over her destiny...</li>
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EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...<br />
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<li> ...how to fall in love without losing herself...<br />
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<li> ...how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship...<br />
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<li>...when to try harder...and when to walk away...<br />
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<li> ...how to have a good time at a party she'd never choose to attend...<br />
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<li>...how to ask for what she wants in a way that makes it most likely she'll get it...<br />
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<li> ...that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents...<br />
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<li> ...that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it is over...<br />
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<li> ...what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...<br />
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<li> ...how to live alone...even if she doesn't like it...<br />
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<li> ...who she can trust, who she can't and why she shouldn't take it personally...<br />
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<li> ...where to go..be it to her best friend's kitchen table..or a charming inn in the woods..when her soul needs soothing...<br />
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<li> ...what she can and can't accomplish in a day..month..and a year...</li>
</span></ul><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">--- <span style="color: green; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="http://www.pamelaredmondsatran.com/articles.php" target="_blank">Pamela Redmond Satran</a></b></span></span>Prentsilyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17497790737799925611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726583658276321607.post-54045519362839883782010-04-05T04:04:00.003-04:002010-07-03T17:39:49.919-04:00Things Every Young Woman Should Know<b>Purpose Driven Princess was inspired by the poem, "A Woman Should Have" by Pamela Redmond Satran. The personal mentoring program caters these principles to young women and provides a journey for how to be the global women we want to be.</b><b>**Items are covered in Prentsilya's personal mentoring sessions.</b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Things Every young Woman Should Know to be independent-thinking, self-sufficient, confident, and high-achieving global citizens:</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Personal Character/Self-Esteem (loving you is not optional, its vital to your success)</span><br />
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<ul><li>Understand who you are, who you are not, and the power of being who you want to be** </li>
<li>Have a clear set of values, principles, and integrity** </li>
<li>Know how to be yourself no matter what ** </li>
<li>Know how to love yourself and be your own best friend** </li>
<li>Know not to limit yourself and be aware of the world around you** </li>
<li>Know how to articulate and express your feelings** </li>
<li>Know how to have fun and not take yourself too seriously** </li>
<li>Understanding and coming to terms with your past, creating and defining your future**</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Physical Health & Beauty (Outer beauty should be a reflection of your inner beauty)</span><br />
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<ul><li>Get check ups regularly </li>
<li>Have an exercise routine </li>
<li>Know how to Listen to your body** </li>
<li>Know how to cook a few good meals & eat balanced meals ** </li>
<li>Know how to carry yourself: walk tall, have a make-up or skin care regimen, appreciate individual beauty (lessons in classiness, sexiness, and trashiness know the difference)** </li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Education, Career, Money (Set Clear goals and pursue them 100%)</span><br />
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<ul><li>Know how to be focused, how to set goals, and how to obtain them (vision boards, mission statements,etc,)** </li>
<li>Raise the bar on yourself </li>
<li>Know the components of a well-rounded education </li>
<li>Have a good work ethic and study habits </li>
<li>Explore your skills, talents, passions, hobbies and capitalize on them** </li>
<li>Know how to think about money, make money, and manage money** </li>
<li>Know how to behave at an interview: resume-building, attire, communication** </li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mental Health/Spirituality ( Discover your purpose in life)</span><br />
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<ul><li>Read!!! The right books can change your life** </li>
<li>Know how to be in tune with and listen to your spirit** </li>
<li>Know how to have faith and confidence in yourself** </li>
<li>Create your own rituals ** </li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Relationships (Build lasting relationships that could change your life)</span><br />
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<ul><li>Knowing your role or the role you want to play/adding value** </li>
<li>Respect yourself and others </li>
<li>How to Network: starting conversations with someone you do not know, ending conversations politely** </li>
<li>Know how to communicate effectively </li>
<li>Learn from others’ mistakes, Get mentors! </li>
<li>Take your time to cultivate relationships with people </li>
<li>Understand the basics to dating at a young age, sex, and what a man expects from you </li>
<li>Understand how you should be treated, what you want out of a man and what you would like to offer someone else** </li>
<li>How to be interdependent vs. dependent vs. independent** </li>
<li>Understand that people in your life should add value, seeing and appreciating others for who they are not who you want them to be** </li>
<li>Know the importance of unity and community (global,local) and family </li>
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