Mission:

The sole mission of the C.A.S.H Program is to provide African-American high school students with awareness, education and information of the economic, financial and social advantages of graduating from high school and matriculating through college. It provides access to business professionals and resources to help the youth in our community in several aspects of their life from choosing the right college and career to living their lives financially independent. This program gives the students a competitive advantage to be able to soundly compete in today’s and tomorrow’s intertwined global economy.

All workshops are from 6:00 – 8:00pm; date and/or location are subject to change with advanced notice.

1st half sessions (Jan. 6th - Mar. 16th) will be held at Fordham Graduate Campus – 60th and Columbus. To view location:
2nd half sessions (Mar. 30th - Jun. 22nd) will be held at AXA Equitable – 1290 6th Ave (btwn. 51st and 52nd). To view location:
For additional information about the program please click the individual links below.

Document Title	Description	File
2012 C.A.S.H. Schedule	This the 2012 C.A.S.H schedule. Please review this document every week as it is subject to change.
2012 C.A.S.H. Presentation	This document provides a program overview of the C.A.S.H. Program including the history and mission of the program, program affiliates, session descriptions and sample of student awards.
2012 C.A.S.H. FAQs	Get all your questions about the C.A.S.H. Program answered here.
2012 C.A.S.H. Student Flyer	This flyer provides general information for students interested in joining the program.
2012 C.A.S.H. Mentor Flyer	This flyer provides general information for professionals interested in becoming a mentor or program assistant for the program.

Session Documents

Session 1: How To Pay For College/Choosing The Right School, January 6, 2012

Document Title	Description	File
6 Steps to College Planning	This document was presented at the session by guest speakers, Mr. David Harrison, Director of Office of Minority Student Affairs at The Ohio State University and Mr. Ike Uche, Assistant Director of Admissions at Fordham University.
Choosing Your School	This exercise was used during the session for students to write down their college choices, public vs. private schools, in-state vs. out-of-state schools.
College Planning By High School Year	This document shows students and parents what preparation can be made by each year of high school to prepare for college.
Paying For College	This is a very detailed document that helps parents understand the many different options and things to consider for paying your child's college education.
Paying For College Resources	This is a one page resource document for parents with websites on how to pay for college.
Paying For College Timetable	One page document with steps to take to prepare for college by year.
How To Pay For College	Another resource guide to paying for college.
EFC Sheet	This document shows the amount parents can expect to contribute toward their children's education. It shows calculations for completing financial aid forms.
AGI Sheet	This document shows family income restrictions when considering college financing.

Session 2: Writing College Essays, January 13, 2012

Document Title	Description	File
Development of the College Essay	This document was presented by Dr. Edward Price, Regional Admissions Manager, The Ohio State University. He was a guest speaker discussing the importance college essays and how he evaluates essays of New York students who are applying to the university. Also guest speaking and discussing this topic along with College Funding was Ms. Jennifer Webster, High School Counselor, Brooklyn College Educational Talent Search Program (BCETSP)
College Essay Writing	This 2-page guide provides many tips to help high school students write quality essays. It provides an outline and lays out a structure for writing the introduction, middle and close of the essay.
2012 C.A.S.H. Program Essay Writing Contest	This is the essay writing contest for the 2012 program. Students who submit an essay must follow the instructions of the essay and all essays MUST be submitted electronically on or before the due date of June 15, 2012.

Session 3: Overcoming Sterotypes , January 20, 2012

Document Title	Description	File
Stereotypes Handout	The students did this exercise during the session to discuss stereotyping by an individual's name.
Stereotypes Questions	A series of questions that mentors used to discuss what students think stereotyping is and how they experience it in their daily lives and its impact on them.
Overcoming Stereotypes	A series of exercises (some completed during the session) to discuss the definition of stereotypes, any positive or negative aspects of doing it. The purpose of these exercises is for students to feel comfortable discussing a sensitive subject matter and turning it into a constructive way to handle a situation when being stereotyped by others, and also to understand why one should not stereotype others.

Resources

Internships

Emma Bowen Foundation

The Emma Bowen Foundation is a National PAID Internship Program. We are celebrating our 23rd year of successfully placing minority students in multi-summer internships at media companies throughout the United States.

At the present time, they are recruiting minority high school seniors and incoming college freshmen. Qualified applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA, plan to attend a 4-year college and have an interest in media, communications, business, engineering, or technology. Selected recipients are PAID and receive a matching funds scholarship to help pay for college expenses.

Please visit the website for a more detailed description of the program and the application: www.emmabowenfoundation.com.

Interested students should complete the application and send all requested materials (transcript, resume, photo, etc.) to the New York Office by January 31, 2012.

Should you have any questions or need more information please contact:

Sandra D. Rice
Vice President, Eastern Region
Emma Bowen Foundation
524 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

212-975-2545 (MAIN)
212-975-2597 (DIRECT)
212-975-5884 (FAX)
www.emmabowenfoundation.com

U.S. Department of State Internship

We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's Fall 2012 Student Internship Program. Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) to read more about the Student Internship Program, and to start the Gateway to State online application process. *Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 02, 2012.

To be eligible for this program, you must be:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school).
• Have good academic standing
• Successfully complete a background investigation
• Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for all qualifications and requirements. You can also visit our Student Programs forum (http://careers.state.gov/engage/forums/student-programs) to post questions or read discussions about this program. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

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Contests

Psi Lambda Lambda 2011 - 2012 High School Essay Contest

This is an announcement of the Psi Lambda Lambda 2011 - 2012 High School Essay Contest. Please distribute the contest guidelines to any eligible candidates: all college-bound, High School Seniors in the New York City metropolitan area. Essays must be received no later than February 15, 2012 and winners will be announced at the Chapter'sTalent Hunt Program which is scheduled to be held on Saturday February 18, 2012. Click the link below to view/download the application.

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Summer Programs

Summer Public Health Scholars Program

Please find attached information from Columbia University regarding a 10 week summer program. The program includes transportation, room and board for the entire program and those who complete the summer program will receive a stipend of $3500. The students do not have to be pre-med, biology, or science majors.

Summer Public Health Scholars Program

Howard University School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs for High School Students!

The Howard University School of Business offers rising high school juniors and seniors a unique summer experience with unparallel opportunities! There are currently 3 programs to choose from (a student can only attend 1 program per summer):

1. SAP: Summer Actuarial Program (June 17- July 7, 2012)
   Three week residential program for rising 11th & 12th graders with an un-weighted GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale and high mathematics test scores: > 60 PSAT/600 SAT. Contact: Tya N. Boyden • tboyden@howard.edu • 202.806.1518
2. ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program (June 17- June 22, 2012)
   One week residential program for rising 11th & 12th graders with an un-weighted GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. Contact: Nelson Santiago • nsantiago@howard.edu • 202.806.1504
3. CISCAP: Computer Information Systems Career Awareness Program (June 24 - June 29, 2012)
   One week residential program for rising 11th & 12th graders with an un-weighted GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. Contact: Nelson Santiago • nsantiago@howard.edu • 202.806.1504

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012
Cost: There is no cost to attend the programs; the programs are underwritten by corporate sponsors. Participants will only have to provide for their transportation to and from Washington, DC.

SAP Application 2012.pdf

Howard University School of Business Summer Programs Application 2012.pdf for ACAP and CISCAP Programs.

Pfizer's Student Worker Program

Each year, Pfizer’s Student Worker Program places talented college students into short-term roles at Pfizer to help meet business needs during the summer and provide students with valuable experience in a corporate environment.

The program is not a talent conversion or internship program. Student workers work in various areas of the company including administrative, information technology/technical,light scientific support, finance, clinical research,manufacturing/operations/supply chain management, marketing, math/statisticalresearch, research and development/science, medical or regulatory affairs and veterinary medicine.

College students interested in signing up for the program can signup at Pfizer's Summer Student Worker Program Job Portal. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements. The application deadline for students is March 31.

For more information, visit the Office ofContractor Management website or send questions by email topfizerstudent@atriumstaff.com.

To access Pfizer's Summer Student Worker Program Job Portal, click below.

Events

Metropolitan Museum of Art Event

The National Black MBA Association Metro New York Chapter is partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a presentation and discussion on armor making. The discussion will discuss how armor worked, for which occassions and how it was worn by boys and men and even sometimes women. The event will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 3PM. The cost of admission is $15. Mr. Dirk Breiding, Assistant Curator, Department of Arms and Armor will lead the event.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Event

Galluaudet University's Black ASL Project Presents: "The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL: Its History and Structure"

The Black ASL Project is a language project which aims to describe the linguistic features of a variety of American Sign Language (ASL) used by African American signers and usually known as Black ASL.

This is a free event to be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Milbank Chapel, Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 W. 120th St. NYC (Broadway and 120th St.) Light refreshments will be served.

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Scholarship

Miss Black Collegiate USA Scholarship Pageant ™

Did you ever dream about being the winner in a National Pageant?
Would you enjoy stayingat a luxury resort?
Does competitng forprizes & scholarship money for college seem exciting to you?
Would you like theopportunity to work with celebrity choreographers, stylists, make up artists,etc.
How does the idea ofpossibly being on a hit reality show on TVONE* sound?
If you answered, “YES!” What are you waiting for? Youmust be 18-23, of African descent, about to enter into college or currentlyenrolled in an accredited college, and have United States Citizenship
The Miss Black Collegiate USA Scholarship Pageant ™ can make yourdreams come true!
Preliminary Week: Friday, June 15 – Friday, June 22, 2012
Pageant: Saturday, June 23, 2012

Visit our website tocomplete your application and get answers to your questions at www.missblackcollegiateusa.com
Hurry! The Application Deadline is Thursday, March 15, 2012

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Each year, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. provides scholarships of $1,500 to 40 eligible high school seniors. I am attaching copies of this year's application. Please circulate to all eligible graduating seniors. The scholarship is open to students from all over the country; however, I am working with Atlanta-area students only. National students should visit www.taisf.org and send their application to the chapter nearest them. All students who have their applications in before January 15 (or have contacted me via email) will be invited to a FREE application preparation workshop.

Students do NOT have to attend Tuskegee University. The deadline for submission is January 25, 2012.

Mail all completed applications to:
Dr. Lisa Bratton
P.O. Box 2113
Lithonia, GA 30058
drlbratt@yahoo.com

Corp.Govt and Non Profit Internship and Scholarship Guide

Little Africa Scholarship

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline April 2, 2012

Are you: A person who demonstrates strong potential for academic achievement?

Of excellent character and proven leadership ability, with a demonstrated commitment to community service and extra-curricular activities?

A New York City resident of color?

A potential 2012 high school graduate or recipient of a GED that has been accepted as a full time and first-term matriculating freshman at an accredited college or university?

A student with a cumulative average of at least 80 or GED score of 2800?

Then you are eligible to apply for the 2012 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Scholarship presented by the New York Urban League.

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?NewYorkUrbanLeague/180c779dfa/83786c785c/a17d765883
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?NewYorkUrbanLeague/180c779dfa/83786c785c/2e57163e89

For more information contact: Office of College Access 212-926-8000 ext. 141 collegeready@nyul.org

U.S. Department of Education Financial Capabilities Challenge

We all make financial decisions everyday.For most of us, though, no one taught us the best way. Students todayface a fast paced, dynamic economy and need a good financial educationto succeed. That’s why we are excited to announce the National FinancialCapability Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury andthe U.S. Department of Education that runs from March 12 through April13, 2012. The Challenge is a free, online series of financial questionsfor high school students to test their knowledge of earning, spending,saving, borrowing, risk protection, and more.

You can sign up now to join the growingnumber of educators engaging their students in this challenge. Registrationis easy and free at challenge.treas.gov. As educators, it is criticallyimportant to use this opportunity to help prepare our students for financialindependence!

• It's quick. It takes onlyabout 30 minutes to administer the Challenge online, but the lessons yourstudents will learn in preparing will last a lifetime.
• It's easy. Comprehensivelesson plans and sample questions are available in the online EducatorToolkit to help you prepare your students for the Challenge.
• It's rewarding. Educatorsand top-scoring students in each school will earn personalized award certificatesand states with the highest participation will also be recognized.
• Any high school educatorcan do it. Even if you’re not a math or personal finance educator, youcan register so your students can participate. The website also providestools you can use to easily spread the word about the Challenge, including:
• Content you can email to othereducators,
• A flier with all the detailsfor you to attach to your email or post in the teachers' lounge,
• Content you can submit forpublication in your district's newsletter,
• Content you can post on websites,blogs, and other online sites.

Please don’t delay! Register today at challenge.treas.gov. Your students’ financial futures depend on you!

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Useful Links
Click on the links below to go the the web pages.

2012 Best Colleges rankings
Black Enterprise: 5 Common Money Mistakes
Black Enterprise: Making a Difference/
Infographic: Which College Majors Lead To Higher Employment, Unemployment?

These forms are for the C.A.S.H. Mentor Program 2012 registration cycle.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Form

This form must be printed out, signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s), and brought to the first meeting.

Document Title	Description	File
General Release	This form is required of all students who register for the program. This is to be signed by the student's parent or legal guardian and gives permission for the organization to print the student's name and post pictures in any media or marketing material related to the program.

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Mentee Form

Registration is now closed for 2012. We invite you to participate next year.

To access the Mentee application form, click below.

Mentee Form Report Abuse

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Mentor Form

To access the Mentor application form, click below.

Mentor Form Report Abuse

Please review the following requirements and expectations for everyone involved in the C.A.S.H. Program. All parties should ONLY consider joining the program if they are able to meet ALL of the requirements of their particular group.

Student Requirements

• Attend all 16 sessions or the majority of them
• Participate each week by providing input at the sessions
• Obey rules of the program
• Respect other students of the program
• Take plenty of notes from mentors and guest speakers
• Be a good team player, help your team members
• Be willing to put in the work that the program requires
• Bringy our A-Game as this is a very competitive program
• Have a serious commitment toward preparing yourself for college
• Engage in public presentations to the entire audience
• Utilize the Chapter’s website weekly to find program resources

Mentor Requirements

• Attend the sessions that you commit to whether it’s the part-time or full-timeschedule
• Facilitate the weekly sessions but let your team of students take the lead
• Administer the rules of the program with students
• Be prepared each week by reviewing the Mentor Resource documents for each week’ssessions
• Have a team contact strategy to communicate with students throughout the program(CRITICAL)
• Be a good team player, communicate with your fellow team mentors
• Be willing to put in additional hours with your team outside of the regular Fridaymeetings (in particular near the end of the program)
• Bring your A-Game because the students are watching you
• Have a passion about helping our youth prepare themselves for college and beyond

Parent Requirements

• Attend a minimum of 2 of the 16 sessions in order for the student to graduate. Werecommend the following:
• “HowTo Pay For College” and/or
• “FinancialLiteracy II” and/or
• “TheCommunity Service Event” and/or “Case Competition Presentation Day”
• Help spread the word about the program to other parents through PTA, school,community organizations, work, etc.
• Participatein parent discussions as the students are in sessions with their teams and mentors
• Encourage your child to complete the entire program (January through June)
• Review the program website for resources such as scholarship information<
• Provide suggestions on how to improve the program
• Complete the General Release form

Program Assistant Requirements

• Attend the sessions that you commit to whether it’s the part-time or full-timeschedule
• Assist Program Director with administering the running of the program
• Help to hold students accountable for results
• Help communicate with students, mentors and parents and partners about programevents
• Help mentors to contact students throughout the program year
• Assist with picture-taking and video capture throughout the program
• Be a good team player, communicate with everyone in the program
• Be willing to put in additional hours with “behind-the-scenes” tasks + toward endof program
• Have a passion about helping our youth prepare themselves for college and beyond