Princeton Prize in Race Relations

In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school students - the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.

Applications postmarked by January 31 will be eligible for prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work.

Applicants for students in the greater Boston area can be found at http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/application/. Contact Catherine Toppin at cjtoppin AT alumni.princeton.edu for questions.

Journalism Scholarship Opportunity for HS Seniors

The Freedom Forum gives $1,000 scholarships and a trip to Washington D.C. to 51 high school seniors (one student from every state and the District of Columbia) who want to pursue careers in journalism and who are "free spirits."

The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference program is a competitive process that requires an application and published journalism work. The conference will be held on March 13-19, 2009 at the Newseum. All 51 scholars who are selected will also be eligible to compete for one top scholarship of $10,000.

The annual deadline for scholarship applications is October 15. However, we have extended the deadline to it to December 21 (postmark date) for applicants from Rhode Island. The application is available online and more information about the program is available at www.freedomforum.org/freespirit.

College Planning/Funding Seminar for Parents

Parents: Check out this free seminar on Saturday, 12/12, in Waltham by the homie Javin Jones. There's no better time than the present to invest in your child's future. Holla.
-POPS

College Funding
Your College Savings Goals Are Within Reach
presented by Christopher Javin Jones, Financial Advisor

Join us for a special educational workshop where you'll learn about:

• Current and future college costs
• Sources of college funds
• Financial aid, scholarships, and loans
• 529 Plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
• Investment options for college savings

One financial goal that most parents share is a college education for their children. With college costs increasing at a faster rate than general inflation, saving for college can be a daunting task. You can, however, pursue this important financial goal by establishing a college fund and taking action today.

When: Saturday, December 12th from 9 AM to 11 AM

Where: Strategic Financial Partners, 800 South Street, Suite 505, Waltham, MA 02453

Reserve your seat today via phone {781-788-4682} or email {CJones3 AT sfp-ma.com}