During the Virtual Scholarship Information Sessions you will learn about various national and local (Capital Region NY) scholarships, grants and fellowships waiting to fund college, trade/vocational school, gap year or entrepreneurial journeys. Presenters will be representatives from foundations based in the Capital Region of NY such as CAP COM Cares Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region to national companies such as International Facilities Management and United Negro College Fund. Each session will include an overview of requirements, deadlines and tips to submitting strong scholarship applications.
Attend to network, learn and inspiration to take action toward financial freedom while pursuing your wildest career aspirations and education!
Dates + Times:
*ALL sessions will be produced via Zoom*
6:00 – 7:30 pm, January 26, 2023 General Business Scholarships, Grants + Fellowships
*scholarships for a variety of careers from marketing to health to visual arts*
6:00 – 7:30 pm, February 23, 2023 Construction + Design Business Scholarships, Grants + Fellowships
*scholarships for careers in construction, mural painting and interior decorating/design*
6:00 – 7:30 pm, March 30, 2023 Fashion + Beauty Business Scholarships, Grants + Fellowships
*scholarships for careers in the fashion industry from designing to styling*
6:00 – 7:30 pm, April 27, Business Scholarships, Grants + Fellowships
*scholarships for careers in business administration and operations to entrepreneurship*
Impact of the Scholarship Information Sessions
Hundreds of students, adult supporters and educators learn about a variety of scholarships they may not have otherwise learned about.
In 2021, as a result of one attendee’s participation and follow up, one of the representatives of a Capital Region based foundation extended the deadline for submission because the individual learned about the scholarship one day prior to the deadline during our session. The attendee WON the $2,000 scholarship! It was a win-win for everyone.
VOLUNTEER PRESENTER OPPORTUNITY
If you are a representative from a Capital Region NY or national foundation passionate about educating rising young professionals and adult supports about your scholarship, fellowship or grant program, sign up to explore the opportunity to become a presenter during our annual series. We invite individuals who offer general financial support for any degree, certificate or professional development program as well as those who invest in creatives seeking to advance their career, education or small business in the fashion, construction, interior design, interior decorating or mural painting industries. Click the here to complete our volunteer form. A member of the team will contact you soon to schedule a phone call.
Have questions, contact us at inquire[at]matransitionservices.org
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY
If you are passionate about economic justice and dedicated to helping rising young professionals gain access to information about financial aid opportunities, this is a great sponsorship opportunity for you or your company.
The Virtual Scholarship Information Series is a part of our Career + Readiness Essentials Initiative programs. This department includes the Education Care Package Scholarship Program which provides graduating high school seniors who a FREE care package that includes school supplies and equipment, personal care items and bedding as well as access to a a 6 hour career education series focused on money and time management, networking, self care and suicide prevention, how to read financial aid documents and make informed decisions about their advanced education choice. Since 2015, the scholarship program has awarded over 250 students with the care package and career education series.
As a sponsor you help sustain both programs. You ensure students and adult supports looking for financial, education and tangible resources to decrease the economic burden that comes along advanced education, entrepreneurship and overall transition into the workforce.
Have questions, contact Coach Carmen at cduncan[at]matransitionservices.org or click here to sign up as a sponsor today.
