December 20, 2011, was a big day for the Simon Youth Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy. The school, which is located in the Knoxville Center and operates in partnership between Simon Youth Foundation and Knox County Schools, celebrated its 2011 mid-term commencement ceremony, honoring 36 new graduates.
What's more, this latest group of diploma-earning students brought the school's total number of graduates to 106 since the it was opened in the fall of 2010.
The 100th graduate milestone was the talk of Knoxville, Tenn., where local television news and radio news stations reported on the event.
On Knoxville television, NBC News affiliate WBIR-TV Channel 10 and reporter Steve Butera featured an interview with Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre.
Knoxville's local ABC News affiliate WATE-TV Channel 6 and reporter Samantha Saracino talked to students about how the Academy made a difference in their life.
Also reporting on the graduation ceremony was Knoxville Public Radio WUOT and reporter Christine Jessel from Public Radio's Southern Education Desk. Listen to WUOT's coverage of the Simon Youth Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy at the station's website.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Simon Youth Foundation mid-term graduation ceremony featured by local CBS News
Mid-term graduations are underway at some of our nationwide Simon Youth Academies after the first of six ceremonies scheduled over the next four weeks took place on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
A proud group of 88 students crossed the stage during the commencement event for the Simon Youth Academy at Hickory Hollow Mall in Nashville, Tenn.
Each of the graduates had dropped out or were on the verge of dropping out of their traditional high school before enrolling at the Academy. Their stories of triumph and hope were covered by Nashville's local CBS News affiliate WTVF Channel 5. Channel 5's story is posted below.
Congratulations to all of our amazing Simon Youth Foundation mid-term graduates!
A proud group of 88 students crossed the stage during the commencement event for the Simon Youth Academy at Hickory Hollow Mall in Nashville, Tenn.
Each of the graduates had dropped out or were on the verge of dropping out of their traditional high school before enrolling at the Academy. Their stories of triumph and hope were covered by Nashville's local CBS News affiliate WTVF Channel 5. Channel 5's story is posted below.
Congratulations to all of our amazing Simon Youth Foundation mid-term graduates!
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Education empowers Simon Youth Foundation student to paint new picture of his future
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| Matthew Linville in front of one of his school murals |
Linville, a student at the non-traditional high school for at-risk students that is supported by Simon Youth Foundation and the Huntington Beach Union High School District, has spent recent semesters decorating the school’s walls with hand-painted murals.
The largest of his creations decorates a long hallway and features a forest scene, which is fitting imagery for Linville’s personal story. He has had to persevere through the wilderness that life can be when a young man’s parents are not present in his life.
“My mother has been in and out of my life,” Linville says. “I have never met my father, and I am trying to confront those demons and move beyond my troubled past.”
Linville, who now lives with a grandmother, says his work on the school murals is a part of his process. They are an expression of his belief that any circumstance can be changed, improved, or made more beautiful.
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| One of Linville's murals |
“I believe that as a person I need to keep moving and keep striving for change to move away from where I have been before, and the murals are like this feeling of change when you can start from scratch and make the wall what you want it to be,” Linville says.
“Matthew brought the idea of the murals to me, and I believed that it was great opportunity for him to express himself,” says Dennis Herzog, the administrator at the Academy. “He is often here after class time to work on the murals, which have brightened our learning space.”
The murals also have brought the school’s students closers together. What started as a one-man job quickly became a group project with as many as 15 classmates designing and painting the murals under Linville’s guiding eye.
“These are not just my walls, and I wanted to get feedback on the work. I would offer them a chance to paint, and many picked up a brush,” Linville says.
Herzog says leadership and inclusiveness are a part of Linville’s strong character, a character that has helped the 17-year-old student earn the credits needed to achieve senior status a semester early. He’ll graduate from the Academy in January, 2012.
“Matthew was so well thought of at REI (the outdoor gear and camping store where he worked as an intern in 2010) that he was offered a full time job over the summer, and he has continued working part time at the store during this school year,” Herzog says.
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| Another of Linville's murals |
“I sometimes hate being inside, being trapped by walls, but the bike has given me freedom – it takes me anywhere I need to go,” Linville says.
Linville will next ready his bike and for a trip to college. He’ll be attending Golden West Community College after he wraps up his high school diploma. It’s an achievement that conjures visions of a mural where the edge of a deep, dark forest opens into a lush, green, sun-drenched river valley.
“Education should be used when it is given,” Linville says. “I have a very emotionally tall wall to get over in my life, but education will help me better myself so that I can move on from my past.”
Monday, 12 December 2011
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships 2012
The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from the countries listed below. About 120 scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting in August 2012. The scholarship covers both living costs and tuition fees.
Please note that in order to apply for a Swedish Institute Study scholarship the student must first be admitted to a Swedish university/university college. The application period for study programs opens 1 December, 2011.
The application period for Swedish Institute Study scholarship will be March 14-25, 2012.
Countries
The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries.
Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded.
Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, with the following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply within the Visby Program.
Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia can apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe.
Citizens from Turkey can apply within the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program.
Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded.
Level
Scholarships are intended for studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and focus mainly on master’s level. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at bachelor’s level.
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.
Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:
Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
Have a Swedish permanent residence or work permit.
Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or for research at a Swedish university.
Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.
How to apply for a scholarship
Prior to applying for a scholarship, the student must first apply for a study program at Master’s or Bachelor’s level via www.universityadmissions.se, an online application service for study programs in Sweden.
About 600 different study programs at Swedish universities are eligible for a scholarship. The programs have been selected by the Swedish universities and cover a wide variety of study areas. The list of eligible study programs can be found here.
As soon as the results of Swedish university admission have been published at www.universityadmissions.se, the online service for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships will open. Please note that only admitted students can apply for a scholarship. The scholarship application period will be March 14-25, 2012. A list of successful candidates will be published at www.studyinsweden.se and www.si.se in mid-April.
More information about the application procedure can be found here.
Please note that in order to apply for a Swedish Institute Study scholarship the student must first be admitted to a Swedish university/university college. The application period for study programs opens 1 December, 2011.
The application period for Swedish Institute Study scholarship will be March 14-25, 2012.
Countries
The program is open to candidates from two different categories of countries.
Category 1:
Candidates with citizenship from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded.
Category 2:
Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, with the following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Citizens from Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply within the Visby Program.
Citizens from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia can apply within the program SI Scholarships for East Europe.
Citizens from Turkey can apply within the Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program.
Within this category around 60 scholarships will be awarded.
Level
Scholarships are intended for studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and focus mainly on master’s level. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at bachelor’s level.
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.
Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:
Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
Have a Swedish permanent residence or work permit.
Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or for research at a Swedish university.
Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.
How to apply for a scholarship
Prior to applying for a scholarship, the student must first apply for a study program at Master’s or Bachelor’s level via www.universityadmissions.se, an online application service for study programs in Sweden.
About 600 different study programs at Swedish universities are eligible for a scholarship. The programs have been selected by the Swedish universities and cover a wide variety of study areas. The list of eligible study programs can be found here.
As soon as the results of Swedish university admission have been published at www.universityadmissions.se, the online service for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships will open. Please note that only admitted students can apply for a scholarship. The scholarship application period will be March 14-25, 2012. A list of successful candidates will be published at www.studyinsweden.se and www.si.se in mid-April.
More information about the application procedure can be found here.
MAKULILO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
THE MAGNUM FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT 4 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 2012 NYU/MAGNUM FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY AND HUMAN RIGHTS PRO
The scholarship funds cover the 6-week program at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, housing, travel, and living expenses, as well as additional cultural activities in New York with the opportunity to meet editors, publishers, and visit some of the most prestigious photography museums and galleries.
The four scholarships are open to applicants living and working in, and native to any of the following regions: Latin America, the Caucasus Region, Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union, East Asia, South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.
Support for these scholarships has been generously provided by the Open Society Foundations and Nancy Stephens and Rick Rosenthal of The Rosenthal Family Foundation.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Department of Photography & Imaging at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Magnum Foundation present programming in photography and human rights for the third summer, spearheaded again by Professor Fred Ritchin of the Department and Susan Meiselas of the Magnum Foundation.
The scholarship is aimed at intermediate and advanced international students, including experienced professionals. The six-week program is comprised of four courses and is designed to enable students to explore strategies for creating effective documentary projects in pursuit of human rights. Students will propose multimedia or traditional presentation strategies for their photo essays, which they will develop through two studio courses. A lecture course will provide participants with an opportunity to look at photography's strengths and weaknesses, both real and imagined, in attempting to determine new strategies for its use as both society and technology evolve. The final component is a discussion and writing course correlating with a public guest lecture series featuring speakers from the fields of photojournalism, law, and media. Scholarship fellows will remain in New York for an additional week to meet with local editors, publishers, and other experts in the field and explore museums, galleries, and other cultural resources.
More information about the program, including updates, can be found on the NYU website.
Materials should include:
1. A Statement of Purpose
(750 words max- pdf format)
2. A description of a human rights related project you would like to pursue
(250 words max- pdf format)
3. A portfolio of 20 photographs by the student
(Labeled: First Name, Last Name, 001, 002, etc)
Please note: this will involve 2 uploads of 10 pictures each 72 dpi at 900 pixels wide
4. A CV/Resume
(Applicant must specify region and include educational background- pdf format).
To start the application process from November 29th - December 19th, go to:
https://nyumf-scholarship.photoshelter.com/signup/signup/free *
Applications submitted before November 29th or after December 19th will not be accepted.
*If you already have a photoshelter account, please contact info@magnumfoundation.org directly
Applicants must be fluent in English.
Applications will be judged by the NYU faculty in collaboration with the Magnum Foundation. Winners will be named at the beginning of January.
For more information about the Magnum Foundation, please visit www.magnumfoundation.org or contact info@magnumfoundation.org
The four scholarships are open to applicants living and working in, and native to any of the following regions: Latin America, the Caucasus Region, Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union, East Asia, South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.
Support for these scholarships has been generously provided by the Open Society Foundations and Nancy Stephens and Rick Rosenthal of The Rosenthal Family Foundation.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Department of Photography & Imaging at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Magnum Foundation present programming in photography and human rights for the third summer, spearheaded again by Professor Fred Ritchin of the Department and Susan Meiselas of the Magnum Foundation.
The scholarship is aimed at intermediate and advanced international students, including experienced professionals. The six-week program is comprised of four courses and is designed to enable students to explore strategies for creating effective documentary projects in pursuit of human rights. Students will propose multimedia or traditional presentation strategies for their photo essays, which they will develop through two studio courses. A lecture course will provide participants with an opportunity to look at photography's strengths and weaknesses, both real and imagined, in attempting to determine new strategies for its use as both society and technology evolve. The final component is a discussion and writing course correlating with a public guest lecture series featuring speakers from the fields of photojournalism, law, and media. Scholarship fellows will remain in New York for an additional week to meet with local editors, publishers, and other experts in the field and explore museums, galleries, and other cultural resources.
More information about the program, including updates, can be found on the NYU website.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
(Applications Accepted November 29th- December 19th)
(Applications Accepted November 29th- December 19th)
Materials should include:
1. A Statement of Purpose
(750 words max- pdf format)
2. A description of a human rights related project you would like to pursue
(250 words max- pdf format)
3. A portfolio of 20 photographs by the student
(Labeled: First Name, Last Name, 001, 002, etc)
Please note: this will involve 2 uploads of 10 pictures each 72 dpi at 900 pixels wide
4. A CV/Resume
(Applicant must specify region and include educational background- pdf format).
To start the application process from November 29th - December 19th, go to:
https://nyumf-scholarship.photoshelter.com/signup/signup/free *
Applications submitted before November 29th or after December 19th will not be accepted.
*If you already have a photoshelter account, please contact info@magnumfoundation.org directly
Applicants must be fluent in English.
Applications will be judged by the NYU faculty in collaboration with the Magnum Foundation. Winners will be named at the beginning of January.
For more information, please contact www.photo.tisch.nyu.edu
For more information about the Magnum Foundation, please visit www.magnumfoundation.org or contact info@magnumfoundation.org
MAKULILO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
CALIFORNIA, USA
Ghent Masters Scholarships for International Students from Developing Countries
Brief description:
Ghent University provide postgraduate Masters scholarships to international students from developing countries who wish to study in Belgium and obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.
Host Institution(s):
University of Ghent
Number of Scholarships:
Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.
Target group:
The scholarships are for international students from developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF).
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship consists of an allowance of €1000 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€. Once you get an intstallation fee of 500€. In case of increased tuition fee for the master’s programme, Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part. Airline ticket and visa costs are carried by the student.
The scholarship is in principle paid for the total duration of the studies. In case of a 2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits).
Field(s) of study:
Faculty of Sciences
• Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Erasmus Mundus) (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Nematology
• Erasmus Mundus – European Master of Science in Nematology (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Physical Land Resources
• Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Master of Geology
• Master of Statistical Data Analysis
• Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
Faculty of Engineering
• International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Textile Engineering
• Master of Nuclear Engineering (Acceptance to the programme is based...
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
• Master of Aquaculture (ICP)
• Master of Environmental Sanitation (ICP)
• Master of Food Technology (ICP)
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Human Nutrition (ICP)
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Rural Economics and Mana...
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Tropical Agriculture (ICP)
• International Master of Rural Development (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Technology for Integrated Water Management (Higher tuition fee)
Eligibility:
Degree
Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application.
Nationality
The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF). Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income. Priority will also be given to students applying for an ICP-programme whose country is not on the VLIR-country list but on the UGent list.
Language and proficiency
The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language. Click here to see the requirements.
Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible.
IMPORTANT: You must demonstrate that the university of your studies, your current or future employer has a relation with Ghent University (former or current). For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc.
Scholarship Application instructions:
The deadline for scholarship applications is 23 December 2011 for new students. It is important to read the admission requirements and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.ugent.be/en/research/devcooperation/mastergrants.htm
Ghent University provide postgraduate Masters scholarships to international students from developing countries who wish to study in Belgium and obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University.
Host Institution(s):
University of Ghent
Number of Scholarships:
Each year, a maximum of 10 scholarships can be awarded.
Target group:
The scholarships are for international students from developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF).
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship consists of an allowance of €1000 per month and the yearly tuition fee with a maximum of 80€. Once you get an intstallation fee of 500€. In case of increased tuition fee for the master’s programme, Ghent University will only reimburse the refundable part. Airline ticket and visa costs are carried by the student.
The scholarship is in principle paid for the total duration of the studies. In case of a 2-year study programme, the 2nd year will be paid upon successful completion of the first year (minimum 60 credits).
Field(s) of study:
Faculty of Sciences
• Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (Erasmus Mundus) (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Nematology
• Erasmus Mundus – European Master of Science in Nematology (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Physical Land Resources
• Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Master of Geology
• Master of Statistical Data Analysis
• Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management
Faculty of Engineering
• International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Textile Engineering
• Master of Nuclear Engineering (Acceptance to the programme is based...
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
• Master of Aquaculture (ICP)
• Master of Environmental Sanitation (ICP)
• Master of Food Technology (ICP)
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Human Nutrition (ICP)
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Rural Economics and Mana...
• Master of Nutrition and Rural Development; Tropical Agriculture (ICP)
• International Master of Rural Development (Higher tuition fee)
• Master of Technology for Integrated Water Management (Higher tuition fee)
Eligibility:
Degree
Applicants for master’s programmes should already have obtained a bachelor degree when they submit the application.
Nationality
The applicants must come from and should be nationals of one of the developing countries on the Master Grants country list (PDF). Priority, however, will be given to the categories on the country list with the lowest levels of development and income. Priority will also be given to students applying for an ICP-programme whose country is not on the VLIR-country list but on the UGent list.
Language and proficiency
The application is to be made in English. The applicant should have a very good command of the English language. Click here to see the requirements.
Applicants who already received a Master Grant in the past, are not eligible.
IMPORTANT: You must demonstrate that the university of your studies, your current or future employer has a relation with Ghent University (former or current). For example: staff exchange, research projects, publications, etc.
Scholarship Application instructions:
The deadline for scholarship applications is 23 December 2011 for new students. It is important to read the admission requirements and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.ugent.be/en/research/devcooperation/mastergrants.htm
MAKULILO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
CALIFORNIA, USA
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Simon® Malls wrap up a big holiday gift for Simon Youth Foundation
On top of making your gifts look great this year, the gift wrap centers at 35 nationwide Simon Malls are pledging their seasonal proceeds to Simon Youth Foundation and other local charities in their communities.
The gift wrap program is expected to raise more than $192,000 with half of that total going to SYF to benefit its two major initiatives: Simon Youth Academies and Simon Youth Scholarships.
Here is a list of the Simon Malls that will be doing good while making your gifts look great.
Anchorage 5th Avenue, Bay Park Square Mall, Brea Mall, Briarwood Mall, Chautauqua Mall, Chesapeake Square, Coddingtown Mall, Columbia Center, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Fashion Valley Mall, Firewheel Town Center, Great Lakes Mall, Gurnee Mills, Hilltop Mall, Ingram Park Mall, Jefferson Valley Mall, La Plaza Mall, Laguna Hills Mall, Lakeforest Mall, Lakeline Mall, Longview Mall, The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, Maplewood Mall, Marley Station, Miami International Mall, North East Mall, Northfield Square, Northgate Mall, Pheasant Lane Mall, River Oaks Center, Rockaway Townsquare, Rolling Oaks Mall, The Shops at Mission Viejo, SouthPark Mall, St. Louis Mills, Stoneridge Shopping Center, Tacoma Mall, Town Center at Aurora, Westminster Mall.
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