Indianapolis area scholarship winners recognized

This year, Simon Youth Foundation is awarding over $1.3 million in Simon Youth Scholarships across the nation to 289 deserving college-bound students. As part of the celebration, the Indianapolis area Simon Malls honored 15 scholarship recipients headed to post-secondary education this fall. Collectively, these students received nearly $90,000.

The SYF staff was proud to attend the scholarship presentation ceremony on Thursday, June 26, inside the Indianapolis Artsgarden at Circle Centre Mall, which is just a block away from the SYF home office. Each recipient is headed in a unique path and going after their dreams. Congratulations to all these great students!

Julian Batts is a Simon Youth Community Scholarship winner and his scholarship is presented in partnership with Fashion Mall at Keystone. The one-time award carries value of $1,400. Julian graduated from Carmel High School and plans to attend Indiana University - Bloomington and major in Business and Spanish.

Joel Bragg is a Simon Youth Academy scholarship winner. Joel is a graduate of the Simon Youth Clark Pleasant Academy, and his award is presented in partnership with Greenwood Park Mall. The award is renewable for a total of up to two years and carries a total potential value of $7,700. Joel plans to attend Ivy Tech’s Columbus campus and major in nursing.

Mandy Carroll is a Simon Youth Community Scholarship winner and her scholarship is presented in partnership with Circle Centre. The one-time award carries value of $1,400. Mandy graduated from Mooresville High School and plans to attend Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana and major in Nursing.

Kathryn Fillingsness is a Simon Youth Community Scholarship winner in partnership with Hamilton Town Center. The one-time award carries a total value of $1,400. Kathryn graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School and plans to attend Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and major in Management and Marketing.

Katie Gillin is a Simon Youth Academy scholarship winner. Katie is a graduate of the Simon Youth Pacers Academy, and her award is presented in partnership with Washington Square Mall. The award is renewable for a total of up to two years and carries a total potential value of $7,700. Katie plans to attend Ivy Tech’s Central Indiana campus and major Criminal Justice.

Terry Harris is a Simon Youth Academy scholarship winner. Terry is a graduate of the Simon Youth Pacers Academy, and his award is presented in partnership with Washington Square Mall. The award is renewable for a total of up to four years and carries a total potential value of $31,000. Terry plans to attend Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and major in engineering.

Rose Hatfield is a Simon Youth Community Scholarship winner. Her award is presented in partnership with Castleton Square Mall. The one-time award carries a value of $1,400. Rose graduated from Pike High School and plans to attend IUPUI and major in Veterinary Medicine.

Jasmine Hawkins is a Simon Choice Award winner in partnership with Clay Terrace. The one-time award carries a total value of $700. Jasmine graduated from Pike High School and plans to attend the University of Indianapolis in and major in Nursing.

Gina Hestand is a Simon Youth Academy scholarship winner. Gina is a graduate of the Simon Youth Clark Pleasant Academy, and her award is presented in partnership with Greenwood Park Mall. The award is renewable for a total of up to two years and carries a total potential value of $7,700. Gina plans to attend Ivy Tech’s Columbus campus and major in Veterinary Technology.

Jacob Holzer is a Simon Youth Academy scholarship winner. Jacob is a graduate of the Simon Youth Clark Pleasant Academy, and his award is presented in partnership with Greenwood Park Mall. The award is renewable for a total of up to two years and carries a total potential value of $7,700. Jacob plans to attend Vincennes University and major in Avionic Technology.

Olivia Huff is a Simon Youth Award of Excellence winner and her award is presented in partnership with Greenwood Park Mall. The award is renewable up to four years and valued at $10,000. Olivia graduated from Brownstown Central High School and plans to attend Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and major in Foods and Nutrition.

Sierra Kelley is a Simon Youth Community Scholarship winner and her award is presented in partnership with Greenwood Plus. The one-time award is valued at $1,400. Sierra graduated from Mooresville High School and plans to attend IUPUI and major in Accounting and Finance.

Alexa Poynter is a Simon Choice Award winner in partnership with Castleton Square Mall. The one-time award carries a total value of $700. Alexa graduated from Pike High School and plans to attend Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and major in Apparel Design and Technology.

Brandy Smith is a Simon Youth Academy scholarship winner. Brandy is a graduate of the Simon Youth Pacers Academy, and her award is presented in partnership with Washington Square Mall. The award is renewable for a total of up to two years and carries a total potential value of $7,700. Brandy plans to attend Ivy Tech’s Central Indiana campus and major in nursing.

Chase Watson is a Simon Youth Community Scholarship winner. His award is presented in partnership with Clay Terrace. The one-time award carries a total value of $1,400. Chase graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School and plans to attend Indiana University - Bloomington and major in Business and Finance.

A Graduation Season to Remember

As the 2013 spring graduation season comes to a close, here is a wrap-up of some of the featured coverage the graduates and the Foundation received. Simon Youth Academy graduations were featured on several media outlets throughout the nation. As a result of SYF’s work, partner school districts are seeing increases in graduation rates, communities are finding better prepared and skilled graduates for employment, and more students extending their educational journey to post-secondary institutions.  

The 10,000th graduate of Simon Youth Academies was the biggest story of the graduation season. The surprise celebration event was covered by all major San Antonio TV outlets including Fox 29 News KABB-FOX during two newscasts, Eyewitness News KENS-CBS, Noticero 41 KWEX-UNIVISION, and News 4 San Antonio WOAI-NBC. See the coverage at:

KABB-FOX  

KENS-CBS  

KWEX-Univision  

WOAI-NBC  
Simon Youth Academy Class of 2013 

From FOX 29 Lake Charles, LA

The Lake Charles, Louisiana FOX TV affiliate channel 29 had a two minute piece on the local impact of the Simon Youth Academy at Prien Lake Mall’s graduation. The package featured students talking about their excitement for the future and the administrator Kenny Brown explaining why the Academy is important to the community. Watch the story.

High School Students Given a Second Chance to Graduate
From News 5 Nashville, TN

News Channel 5 in Nashville covered graduations at Simon Youth Academy at Hickory Hollow, Simon Youth Academy at Old Cockrill, and Simon Youth Academy at Opry Mills in Nashville, Tennessee. The piece gave a nice overview of how these SYF Academies are impacting individual students and the local area. Watch the story.

Peabody Learning Academy Graduates 50th Student This Year
From Peabody Patch, Peabody, PA

The Peabody Patch has featured many articles about the Simon Youth Peabody Learning Academy at Northshore Mall including this great piece about the graduation and scholarship presentation. This most recent piece highlighted the successes of 2012-13, including the graduation in late May.

Read the story.
View the pictures.

Simon Youth Pacers Academy celebrates 48 new graduates [LINK TO ONLINE ARTICLE AND PDF OF PRINT ARTICLE]
From Indianapolis Star online AND Indianapolis Star Print, Indianapolis, IN

The Simon Youth Pacers Academy at Washington Square Mall was featured in a picture slide show and article on indystar.com, and followed the next day with a cover story in the Metro News section. Being featured in a Thursday newspaper is ideal timing as more than 400,000 subscriptions are for the Thursday and Sunday only package. Read the story.

Show Your True Colors

Simon Youth Foundation has the perfect opportunity to put fun and volunteering in the same sentence! Sign up to volunteer for The Color Run on behalf of SYF, the Indianapolis charity partner of the happiest 5K on the planet.

The Color Run comes to Indianapolis July 20th and we’ll need SYF supporters all along the race course. As participants make their way around the course, SYF volunteers will be helping with runner check-in, hydration areas and applying colored powder onto runners as they pass through four different stations - pink, blue, yellow and orange. If you can’t volunteer, think about signing up for this fun 5K event that welcomes all ages and athletic ability. The 2012 event was attended by over 10,000 people and provided more than $9,000 in support and provided great awareness locally and nationally.

Your volunteer time will raise awareness so that no youth should be without a high school education. Igniting hope in at-risk youth is as simple as showing your support at this event. More than 10,000 SYF Academy students have found that optimism by earning their diploma that they can go anywhere their dreams lead them. More than 3,600 graduates have attended technical or trade schools, and two or four year higher learning institutions thanks to more than $10 million awarded through the SYF scholarship program. It is making a difference, but we still need your help.

SYF wants as many volunteers as possible, so sign-up early and spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues.  If you can’t participate, consider helping SYF ignite hope in at-risk youth by donating at syf.org/donate. Your contribution helps students graduate high school through SYF Academies and awards scholarships to ensure there isn’t a financial obstacle to attend post-secondary education.

Volunteer Today!

Congratulations Brandi!

SYF President and CEO Dr. J. Michael Durnil (left) with
Senior Director of Advancement Brandi Young (right).

Simon Youth Foundation is proud to announce that the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Indiana Chapter has named Brandi Young, Simon Youth Foundation’s Senior Director of Advancement, to its Board of Directors. The formal election took place during the Annual Meeting Wednesday.

“Brandi is a great asset to SYF and now to AFP-Indiana,” said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, SYF’s President and CEO. “She brings a wealth of talent and experience including staff leadership, strategic planning, revenue and expense forecasting, event planning and donor stewardship. Overall, she’s responsible for multi-channel fundraising activities that generate more than $3.3 million annually for SYF. I am proud to have her on my team and am sure AFP-Indiana will feel the same way.”        

Brandi earned her bachelor’s degree in sports marketing from Indiana University-Bloomington. She has been with Simon Youth Foundation nine years and serves as chief liaison to the Foundation’s corporate donors, including Simon Property Group and Simon mall platforms, and facilitating a wide-range of nationwide fundraising events each year. Prior to joining SYF, Brandi worked for Simon Property Group in various field capacities. She has also completed course work and professional training at The Fund Raising School, part of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.

A regular volunteer and troop leader with the Girl Scouts of America, Brandi is also involved with a number of local township, school and service projects in and around the Indianapolis area. She has held steadfast to her belief that with education as a foundation, all youth can go anywhere their dreams take them.

Founded in 1978, AFP-IC is the premiere statewide association for fundraising professionals and offers a host of professional development opportunities, certifications and networking within the industry. Brandi’s election to this board gives the Foundation an increased presence in the fundraising community locally and nationally.

Please join all of us at SYF in congratulating Brandi and wish her well on this new endeavor.

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In two minutes

Ignite hope in at-risk youth by making a
donation at syf.org/donate.

What can you do in two minutes? We are often in such a rush with meetings, text messages and filling out reports, do you ever stop and think the impact you could have in two minutes? Every 29 seconds a student decides to give up on getting a high school diploma. That means in two minutes four more students will walk away from reaching their potential. You can do something to prevent this from happening. Take those 120 seconds and donate to Simon Youth Foundation.

For every $1,000 raised, SYF can help a student graduate from a Simon Youth Academy. This graduate has the opportunity to earn on average $350,000 more over their lifetime than a dropout.  Perhaps more importantly, however, the walls and obstacles have been removed so they can pursue their dreams. If they start here, they can go anywhere.

In partnership with local school districts, Simon Youth Academies create a community around the student where new ways of thinking are practiced, expressed and nurtured. Students may have experienced bullying, early parenthood, illness or some other hardship that prevented them from seeing the benefits of an education. Teachers reach the students where they are and guide them to where they need to be. Across the SYF Academy network, more than 90% receive their diploma which is a testament to the daily hard work of more than 120 educators.

Since 1998, SYF has graduated more than 10,000 at-risk students and awarded over $10 million in scholarships to more than 3,600 students in 42 states. These statistics only show part of the story. SYF is working hard to continue this momentum and we need your help.

In honor of SYF igniting hope for 15 years, consider making an investment in the future.

Visit syf.org/donate

2014 Rotary Foundation Peace Fellowship

Deadline: 1 July 2013
 
Open to: candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in a related field; three years of relevant work experience and proficiency in a second language for the MA program and five years for the professional development certificate and proficiency in English.

Fellowship: tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation and internship/field study expenses

Description
The Rotary Peace Centers of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is currently recruiting for applicants for the 2014 Rotary Peace Fellowship. Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.

Fellows can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.

For eligibility and application process, CLICK HERE

PDF Information, CLICK HERE

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Scholarships for International Students at Bond University in Australia, 2013/14

Bond University offers international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Australia. Applicants must currently be or have previously been in the top 5% of their high school or university class. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability.

International scholarships will cover 25% to 50% of tuition fees of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding Bond University’s Medical Program, Master’s of Psychology, Doctor of Physiotherapy). Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for studying any one of the courses offered by Bond University in Australia. Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at Bond University in Australia.

Scholarship Provider: Bond University,

Australia Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
Available for international students only, for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
-Applicants must currently be or have previously been in the top 5% of their high school or university class.
-Students will be selected for scholarships based on outstanding academic ability. In addition, demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities will also be considered.
-Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s standard. - English entry requirements for undergraduate applicants.
-English entry requirements for postgraduate applicants. Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The International Student Scholarships are a testament to Bond University’s commitment to quality and outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability (academic merit based scholarships).

For more information and application,
http://www.bond.edu.au/degrees-and-courses/scholarships/BD3_008940

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Ted 2014 Fellowship Applications

We are looking for the next generation of innovators who have demonstrated remarkable accomplishment and outstanding potential to positively affect the world.

 

Who should apply

 

We are looking for an eclectic, heterogeneous group of young thinkers and doers from the fields of technology, entertainment, design, the sciences, engineering, humanities, the arts, economics, business, journalism, entrepreneurship and NGOs.

 

At TED, we can take risks on unconventional innovators. We value achievement over credentials -- making and doing over merely talking.

 

We are targeting applicants of ages 21-40 from five target regions: Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East. However, anyone over the age 18 from around the world is welcome to apply.

 

How to apply

 

To apply to become a TED Fellow, please complete the application form in its entirety. (Before beginning the application, please review our applications tips and our terms and conditions.)

 

In addition to basic details and contact information, the application asks applicants to answer essay questions and provide three references. Applications must be received complete and on time to be considered.

 

The application cycles for TED and TEDGlobal are different. Applicants apply to one conference.

 

The selection process

TED Fellows are selected by the program staff. Once a year, an international selection committee meets to select the TED Senior Fellows for the following year.

 

The selection committee is comprised of people who represent the breadth of interest and achievement that makes up the TED community. Committee members bring experiences from various fields and come from countries representing our target regions. Selections are made by the group as a whole, not by individuals.

 

SOURCE: http://www.ted.com/pages/fellows-applying

 

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WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OVERSEAS?

Why should you work so hard to apply and get scholarships overseas? Watch the video below to learn more about benefits of getting education scholarships overseas

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FIVE QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OVERSEAS

FIVE QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OVERSEAS

The video below explains the Five important questions to ask yourself before and during scholarship application process. The five questions have been answered, but you can expand on your own and take what is meaningful to you. Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MqMmlVnchw

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CFA: Fung Global Fellows Program, Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies

Princeton University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Fung Global Fellows Program at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). Each year the Program selects six scholars from around the world to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year and to engage in research and discussion around a common theme. Fellowships are awarded to scholars employed outside the United States who are expected to return to their positions, and who have demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement and exhibit unusual intellectual promise but who are still early in their careers.

 

During the academic year 2014/15, the theme for the Fung Global Fellows Program will be "Global Diffusion." The Program seeks applications from scholars developing new, innovative ways to study global diffusion processes. The objects of diffusion could be specific modes of social categorization (such as "race" in census forms), principles of legitimation (such as democracy), government policies (such as minority quota systems, forms of conflict (such as revolutions), or cultural practices (such as Tango dancing or marrying "in white"). We especially encourage analytically oriented approaches that identify recurring patterns and mechanisms through rigorous comparison of multiple cases or quantitative analysis, with broad geographic (preferably trans-continental) coverage. Researchers working on all historical periods of the modern age, all regions of the world and of all disciplinary backgrounds in the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply.

 

Applications are due on November 1, 2013 (deadline 11:59 p.m. EST). To be eligible, applicants must have received their Ph.D. (or equivalent) no earlier than September 1, 2004. Fellowships will be awarded on the strength of a candidate's proposed research project, the relationship of the project to the Program's theme, the candidate's scholarly record, and the candidate's ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the Program. For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process itself, see the Program's website at http://www.princeton.edu/funggfp/

 

 

 FOR THE SOURCE, GUIDELINES OF APPLICATION  AND APPLICATION LINK https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

 

 

 

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10,000!

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Hailey Kleiderer at 409.771.5522 or
SYF Communications Manager
Thomas McAninch at 317.640.2391 for interviews.

Simon Youth Foundation is proud to announce that the nationwide academy network has reached their 10,000th graduate. Dustin Asbury of Simon Youth Judson Learning Academy at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio, Texas was honored, along with the Academy staff at a surprise celebration today where students and donors were on hand to honor academy scholarship recipients and the historic graduate.

Upon completion of the scholarship presentation, the Rolling Oaks Mall team unveiled the new graduation wall of honor and as they did, the surprise of having the 10,000th graduate was revealed. Those in attendance erupted with applause and even a few tears of joy flowed from the eyes of those who have worked so hard to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

Igniting hope for 15 years, SYF reaches this milestone at a critical time in the high school dropout crisis. Every 29 seconds a student decides to give up on his or her dreams. As a result, they lose the ability to apply for 90% of all available jobs and will likely earn $350,000 less in their lifetime compared to a graduate. Because SYF has stepped in to curb this unfortunate reality, 10,000 at-risk youth are making a difference in their communities and families inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

The Simon Youth Judson Learning Academy was the first academy established by Simon Youth Foundation. Since that time, more than 1,100 graduates have crossed the stage to receive their diploma. The economic impact to the San Antonio area exceeds $220 million which doesn’t include those going on to attend trade schools and two or four year higher education institutions. Having 23 Academies in 13 states, SYF works with more than 50 public school districts to ensure these at-risk students have educational opportunities and don’t fall through the cracks. While the work is still ongoing, reaching the 10,000th graduate is a remarkable milestone that will help propel the foundation towards expanding its ability to impact the nation’s at-risk youth.

Our 10,000th graduate grew up in Converse, Texas with a brother and his parents. Dustin was failing his classes and struggled with the distractions that are present in a traditional high school setting. When he got to the Academy, Dustin loved learning at his own pace and having an environment more conducive to concentrating on his work. Dustin earned his diploma and now has limitless possibilities. Today, he works in sales for Magnum Custom Trailers and loves his job. While Dustin isn’t sure what the future holds, he knows with diploma in hand he can go anywhere his dreams take him.

Many dignitaries were on hand to convey their congratulations to the student and the Academy including a graduate from 2000 who is now the Mayor of nearby Kirby, Texas the honorable Tim Wilson. His experience was much like that of our 10,000th graduate. Tim received a second chance at the Academy and did not take it for granted. He is now an inspiration to the students at the Academy and is an advocate of education in his city.

Rolling Oaks Mall presented a Simon Mall gift card to Dustin for $1,000 and SYF corporate partner Swatch gave him a branded orange and blue watch to commemorate the day. In addition to the individual honors, Simon Youth Judson Learning Academy was presented a check on behalf of corporate partner CVS Caremark for $10,000 and node chairs for the classrooms from Steelcase Education Solutions valued at more than $15,000.

SYF works to ensure at-risk youth don’t fall through the cracks and end up part of the high school dropout statistics. Not only do they succeed in earning their diploma, they succeed in inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

In reaching this milestone, SYF wants to thank Tim Wilson, Mayor City of Kirby, Texas, Arnoldo Salinas, Judson Independent School District School Board President, Dr. Willis Mackey, Judson Independent School District Superintendent, Valerie Flores, Mall Manager, Rolling Oaks Mall, Ernie DuPont, Director Workforce Initiatives, CVS Caremark, Paige Barnett of Steelcase, Yvette Reyna, Executive Director for Judson Education Foundation, Beverly Oliver, JLA Founder, Rebecca Scoggins, Regional Vice President-Southwest, Simon Property Group, Chacko Sleeba, Regional Director of Operations-Southwest, Simon Property Group, Kimberly LaQue, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Rolling Oaks Mall, & Ashley Pearce, Vice President, Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations.

SYF Celebrates 15 Years of Igniting Hope

In 1998, a collection of Simon Property Group employees saw problem – at-risk youth were falling through the cracks of the education system. Homelessness, teen parenthood, bullying and other life circumstances were preventing students from earning their diploma and ensuring a successful future. One of the founders Tim Earnest, Senior Vice President, Simon Management Group, Simon Property Group, helped formulate a system of working with public school districts and creating Simon Youth Academies to give these youth an alternative to the traditional high school. Here students would have the ability to work at their own pace and get hands-on instruction from teachers in a smaller setting. It worked.

Fifteen years later, there are 23 Simon Youth Academies in 13 states that work with more than 50 public school districts. Academies have graduated more than 10,000 students and done so at a 90% graduation rate, well above the national average. Simon Youth Foundation has turned around lives full of turmoil and difficulty into successful, productive men and women. Minimum wage, dead end jobs have now turned into the ability for one of these diploma carrying individuals to earn more than $350,000 in their lifetime compared to a dropout. All because a handful of SPG employees decided the status quo wasn’t the answer. They wanted a better future for at-risk youth and now it has become a reality.

Tim tells the story of SYF’s beginnings, present and future in this video. Pass on this testimonial to help ensure even more at-risk youth can see success and pass it on to the next generation.