Fw: Shawn Carter Scholarship for youth ages 18-25 interested in trade or vocational schools- deadline May 31st...pass it along

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation Deadline May 31, 2013     Applications are being accepted for the Shawn Carter Scholarship.  Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school.    All applicants must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than May 31, 2013.  The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools, students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of 2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a higher educational opportunity.    The Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States who desires a higher education. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to the community?     Click on this link to apply: http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/       MISSION The mission of the Shawn Carter Foundation is to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at institutions of higher learning.   HISTORY The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation was conceived of in 2002 and officially established as a 501(c)3 public charity in 2003 by Shawn & Gloria Carter.With an original vision and mission to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at institutions of higher learning, Shawn and Gloria Carter kicked off the Foundation's efforts by awarding one student with full college tuition in 2002. In 2003, the Foundation provided 50 scholarships to students in 50 different states. Since 2004 the Foundation has provided scholarships to a growing number of students from across the nation. In 2005, in addition to providing scholarship awards, the Foundation launched the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation College Tours. Since the Foundation's inception, over 750 students have received awards totaling over $1.3 million dollars. The Foundation is currently on the precipice of growth and is reviewing its current grant-making priorities as it plans for expansion as the Shawn Carter Foundation.    http://www.shawncartersf.com/   New York Youth Chamber of Commerce coming soon to a community near you Ardis Penny, Founder and CEO YoungMissCEOs, Inc                   Forward this email YoungMissCEOs, Inc | 145 West 135th Street | New York | NY | 10030