While students are busyplanning for their future,it’s important that they arealso maintaining detailedrecords of their achievementsand accomplishments.Project Leadershipprovides a special kit for itsmentoring program participantsthat allows them todo just that.
With 10 different sectionsto fill with their story, ProjectPortfolio provides studentswith a tool they canuse to apply for scholarships,college and future jobs. However, a Portfolio is so much more than a marketingexercise.
Just as important as completing theportfolio is the journey students embarkon to develop the portfolio content. It is a self-exploration project, one that helpsstudents foster a stronger belief in themselves.
Below, you’ll find a small sample of ProjectPortfolio pages and tips to help studentsget started with them. Whether youare a participant in Project Leadership’smentoring program or not, we hope thatthese examples might help inspire you totell your own story by completing a Portfolio.To learn more, call Project Leadershipat 651-0650.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE
It’s official, seniors. You’ve got exactly two months left in your high school career and at this point you’ve gotten a good deal of the heavy lifting involved in planning for college out of the way. Testing, the application process and FAFSA are all behind you. At this point, what you need to do is kick back and wait for the mail to start pouring in. But, of course, you’ll want to make sure that you know what all of the college correspondence you’re receiving means and how you should act upon it.
By now, you should have received acceptance letters to one or more of the colleges to which you’ve applied. Following close on the heels of these acceptance letters should be a notification of financial aid awards. It is essential that you compare all of the financial aid packages that you are offered. This is the key in determining the school that is the best financial fit for you.
Understanding the intricacies of these financial aid packages can be difficult at times. Fortunately, most schools will offer the assistance of financial aid counselors or staff to help you make sense of your letter. Feel free to contact the financial aid department of your choice school for clarification or assistance.
Another resource that students in Grant County have to help them understand their financial aid package is the National Center for College Costs. The Community Foundation of Grant County and Grant County’s five school systems have come together to bring the National Center for College Costs’ programming and expertise to the students of Grant County. The Center’s representatives have many years of experience working with financial aid and are committed to assisting Grant County students in finding the school that is the best financial fit. You can reach the National Center for College Costs at their toll free number, (877) 687-7291.
By now, you should have received acceptance letters to one or more of the colleges to which you’ve applied. Following close on the heels of these acceptance letters should be a notification of financial aid awards. It is essential that you compare all of the financial aid packages that you are offered. This is the key in determining the school that is the best financial fit for you.
Understanding the intricacies of these financial aid packages can be difficult at times. Fortunately, most schools will offer the assistance of financial aid counselors or staff to help you make sense of your letter. Feel free to contact the financial aid department of your choice school for clarification or assistance.
Another resource that students in Grant County have to help them understand their financial aid package is the National Center for College Costs. The Community Foundation of Grant County and Grant County’s five school systems have come together to bring the National Center for College Costs’ programming and expertise to the students of Grant County. The Center’s representatives have many years of experience working with financial aid and are committed to assisting Grant County students in finding the school that is the best financial fit. You can reach the National Center for College Costs at their toll free number, (877) 687-7291.
Are You A Scholar?
Step 1: Know what you’re enrolling in.The Twenty-first Century Scholarsprogram is a state of Indiana programdesigned to help students finishhigh school and go onto college.Students make a good citizenshippledge. They agree to no drugs, nocrime and decent grades — a 2.0GPA (that’s a C average). In exchangefor the pledge, the state offers to payfour years of college tuition to a publicIndiana college or university (theyalso help with private schools).
Step 2: Find Out if You're Eligible... Students can enroll only in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades. So you don't want to wait until you are a freshman in high school. Students must be Indiana residents. Finally, students' families must meet income guidelines. About 1 of every 2 families in Grant County meet them.
Step 3: Apply… Now.Grant County students can contact ProjectLeadership at 651-0650 to apply for the program.There’s a small amount of paperwork(promise!) that the Project Leadership teamwill help you complete. Project Leadership’soffice is at the Community Foundation buildingat 505 W. Third St., Marion.Students also can ask their school guidancecounselors for help in applying or the regionalTwenty-first Century Scholars office (based inMuncie) at 765-289-2291, ext. 1475. Enrollnow so you don’t rush the June 30th deadline.
Step 4: Keep Your Promise... Once you’ve enrolled,remember your promise. Makea game plan for keeping it. Whenyou’re in 8th grade, ask ProjectLeadership about enrolling in amentoring program for highschool students who are TwentyfirstCentury Scholars.
Step 2: Find Out if You're Eligible... Students can enroll only in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades. So you don't want to wait until you are a freshman in high school. Students must be Indiana residents. Finally, students' families must meet income guidelines. About 1 of every 2 families in Grant County meet them.
Step 3: Apply… Now.Grant County students can contact ProjectLeadership at 651-0650 to apply for the program.There’s a small amount of paperwork(promise!) that the Project Leadership teamwill help you complete. Project Leadership’soffice is at the Community Foundation buildingat 505 W. Third St., Marion.Students also can ask their school guidancecounselors for help in applying or the regionalTwenty-first Century Scholars office (based inMuncie) at 765-289-2291, ext. 1475. Enrollnow so you don’t rush the June 30th deadline.
Step 4: Keep Your Promise... Once you’ve enrolled,remember your promise. Makea game plan for keeping it. Whenyou’re in 8th grade, ask ProjectLeadership about enrolling in amentoring program for highschool students who are TwentyfirstCentury Scholars.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
SCHOLARS UNITE
Since 2008, Scholars Clubs have been active at both Marion and Mississinewa High Schools.On May 19th, they came together to celebrate another successful year.
Leadership. Community. Camaraderie.Since the start of the school year, Twenty-first Century
Scholarsfrom Marion and Mississinewa high school have gathered once amonth to celebrate all three. Club members take on leadershiproles and responsibilities to help develop future skill sets.Each of the Scholars Club members make a good citizenshippledge and plan to go to college. In May, both groups gathered foran end-of-the-year reunion at Marion High School that included acookout and prize drawings.
Leadership. Community. Camaraderie.Since the start of the school year, Twenty-first Century
Scholarsfrom Marion and Mississinewa high school have gathered once amonth to celebrate all three. Club members take on leadershiproles and responsibilities to help develop future skill sets.Each of the Scholars Club members make a good citizenshippledge and plan to go to college. In May, both groups gathered foran end-of-the-year reunion at Marion High School that included acookout and prize drawings.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Project Leadership to hold 4th annual Red Rubber Ball Celebration
Project Leadership mentees, mentors, families and program partners will all come together for the 4th Annual Red Rubber Ball Banquet on Saturday, June 25th, at Taylor University.
This evening banquet will be a celebration of a full academic year of mentoring in Grant County. Special presentations will be given by Project Leadership’s student participants and awards will be presented for outstanding Portfolio achievement and mentor/mentee of the year.
In addition to the evening banquet, Taylor University will also be hosting a special Leadership Academy that will be open to mentors and mentees (parents and family are welcome to observe). The Leadership Academy will include activities centering around leadership and success, as well as a ropes course where students will have the opportunity to soar among the trees on one or more of Taylor University’s challenge course offerings.
For more information about the June 25th Red Rubber Ball Banquet and Celebration, call Project Leadership at (765) 651-0650.
This evening banquet will be a celebration of a full academic year of mentoring in Grant County. Special presentations will be given by Project Leadership’s student participants and awards will be presented for outstanding Portfolio achievement and mentor/mentee of the year.
In addition to the evening banquet, Taylor University will also be hosting a special Leadership Academy that will be open to mentors and mentees (parents and family are welcome to observe). The Leadership Academy will include activities centering around leadership and success, as well as a ropes course where students will have the opportunity to soar among the trees on one or more of Taylor University’s challenge course offerings.
For more information about the June 25th Red Rubber Ball Banquet and Celebration, call Project Leadership at (765) 651-0650.
Friday, March 4, 2011
PL Page: Bowling Mania!
Bowling. Friends. And lots of laughter. There was an abundance of all three at Project Leadership’s annual bowling party Saturday for mentees, mentors and families. About 100 people attended the event, which celebrates Grant County students who are Twenty-first Century Scholars.
To keep up to date on Project Leadership's programming, check out the PL page in the Chronicle-Tribune!
Bowling Mania
Bowling. Friends. And lots of laughter.There was an abundance of all threeat Project Leadership’s annual bowling partySaturday for mentees, mentors and families.About 100 people attended the event, whichcelebrates Grant County students who areTwenty-first Century Scholars.
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