Friday, April 8, 2011

Youth Journeys: For Children & Teens Who Have Lost Someone They Love

A day filled with activities and support for young people, ages 6-18, who have had someone they love die.

Saturday, May 7, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo, ND
Located at 1701 38th St. S.

Portions of the day will include parent/guarding participation. A nominal fee will be charged.
Registration is required by May 2nd.

For more information or to register, call (701) 356-1500

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Scholarship Opportunities

There are a number of scholarship opportunities available through the following organizations. Please check out the websites below to see if you qualify for any of these scholarships...

American Legion
http://www.legion.org/scholarships
Scroll to very bottom of screen and select Scholarships listed under Children & Youth.

North Dakota Community Foundation
http://www.ndcf.net/
Click on View the Map and then select Statewide Funds.


Each scholarship listed below awards $1,000. Check out the links provided for more information about scholarships you think you may qualify for. 
 

http://www.satelliteinternetpros.com/scholarship.php
500 word essay contest w/ suggested topics like societal impact of mobile tech, or net neutrality and free speech 
Deadline: May 1, 2011

http://www.aweber.com/email-marketing-scholarship.htm
500 word essay contest on whether you feel that younger generations will eschew email forsocial media platforms and other technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, and texting Deadline: May 1, 2011

http://www.meridahome.com/t-sustainability-scholarship-2011.aspx
300-500 word essay contest on the topic "What does 'sustainability with style' mean to you?"
Deadline: May 1, 2011

http://www.checkngo.com/about-us/company/checkngo-scholarship.aspx
300-500 word essay contest on how to manage money and what one needs to know to be an effective money manager.
Deadline: April 30, 2011

http://www.dish-systems.com/education/scholarship.php500 word essay contest w/ suggested topics like whether broadcast news is dead or how has TV tech changed in your lifetime Deadline: May 1, 2011

http://www.revzilla.com/college-scholarship-contest
500 word essay contest on motorcycle riding with suggested topics such as a favorite adventure, how riding will affect one's life long term in terms of lifestyle
Deadline: April 20, 2011