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Keke Palmer’s Class of 2010 Contest

Young Dreamer — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:17:33 +0000

2010 is a special year for actress and singer Keke Palmer, star of “True Jackson VP,” – she’ll be graduating from high school! Keke has announced a contest calling for all 2010 graduates to share how they helped make a change during the school year, for the chance to win a personal video from Keke.

Click here to visit her website to find out more about the contest and how to enter. Congrats to Keke and the Class of 2010!

Be sure to catch True Jackson VP Saturday nights at 7:30pm CT and stay tuned to her website, Twitter and blog for more news and upcoming music from Keke Palmer.

Opportunity: Get the Gig – Nike Field Reporter Contest 2010

Young Dreamer — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:50:53 +0000

Here’s a great opportunity for young women who are into journalism and media:

NikeWomen.com is searching for the One. A girl with crazy charisma and sports savvy to become the next Nike Field Reporter. She’ll hop across the continent to interview sports stars, music stars, rising stars and super stars.

She’ll chill with them. She’ll chat with them. She’ll challenge them. And report it all back in the form of videos and blog posts on
nikewomen.com.

Learn more about the contest and enter at:
http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikewomen-en_US/2010/03/31/about-the-gig

Deadline: Contest ends April 30, 2010

Who’s eligible: A one-of-a-kind 18 to 24 year old with crazy charisma and sports savvy.

Check out the promo video below to see clips from past field reporters:

Opportunity in Music: Grammy Camp 2010 – Deadline March 31st

Young Dreamer — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:24:41 +0000

Here’s a great opportunity for high school students with a passion for music. GRAMMY Camp, sponsored by the Grammy Foundation, is now accepting applications for summer 2010. The program is a ten-day residential camp that focuses on the music industry, held at the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles.

GRAMMY Camp offers students the opportunity to work with GRAMMY-winning and -nominated professionals and industry specialists affiliated with The Recording Academy over a number of music industry career tracks. Over the past three years, approximately 70 percent of campers who applied for financial aid received assistance to this immersive, interactive and highly collaborative residential summer music camp. GRAMMY Camp is sponsored in part by Converse and Epiphone. At GRAMMY Camp, you’ll work, learn, and play with top music professionals from across the industry to kick your music career into high gear:

Musicians – Producers – Engineers – Music Journalists

Singer/Songwriters – Concert Promoters

The final application deadline is March 31, 2010, and for the first time applicants can submit their video essay and audition videos online at www.mystudio.net. Applicants in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Ariz., can also record their application videos free of charge at MyStudio locations in those cities.

To apply CLICK HERE or visit http://www.grammyintheschools.com for more information, and for photos and blogs from previous years. Financial assistance is available; for questions call (800) 423-2017 ext. 8682 or email grammycamp@grammy.com.

Opportunity: Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program & Conferences

Young Dreamer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:14:31 +0000

Here’s a great entrepreneurship opportunity for girls, the Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program. The contest is giving grants to girls who have creative business ideas. Visit http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com for more information, to see last years winners and to download an application.

Thanks to teen business coach Shonika Proctor from the Teen Entrepreneurship Blog for the heads up!

Description From the Website:

The Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Award Program is celebrating its prestigious 10th anniversary by opening its 2010 award program for entries.

Deadline: February 26, 2010. Submissions received after the deadline date will be entered in the 2011 competition.

See below for more info on the contest and local area conferences:

This annual Guardian initiative is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and are making a difference in their schools and communities. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college.

Submissions will be accepted through February 26, 2010. Teachers, parents, and community members are encouraged to nominate accomplished young female entrepreneurs between the ages of 12 and 18. Adults can nominate girls by submitting a 750-word essay endorsing accomplished young female entrepreneurs. Nominees must also write a 250-word personal statement on entrepreneurship, leadership, financial independence, or giving back to the community.

The first, second and third place winners receive prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000, respectively. The 12 finalists are granted prizes of $1,000 each. Girls can use the award to reinvest in their entrepreneurial projects or to save for college.

Girls Going Places also has local area conferences that you can find about on the website:

Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Conferences. For young women today, economic independence is a viable route to the greater goal of self-reliance. To this end, Guardian sponsors one-day Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Conferences for girls ages 12-18, in conjunction with local agencies in various towns and cities. The conferences listed are designed to encourage financial literacy and help girls learn about starting businesses and managing personal finances. Successful local business women share their ideas and experience as mentors.

2010 Local Program Schedule

March 2010 Columbus, OH
March 2010 Pittsburgh, PA
April 2010 Jacksonville, FL
April 2010 Minneapolis, MN
May 2010 Ft Myers, FL
June 2010 Washington, DC
September 2010 Miami, FL
November 2010 West Palm, FL

Fund Your Future: Scholarship Opportunities

Young Dreamer — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:48:37 +0000

If you’re a high school student you can get a jump start on your future dreams now by beginning to apply for scholarships- even if you’re just a freshman or sophomore. Along with financial aid like government grants based on financial need (determined by filling out a form called the FAFSA), scholarships will help you to pay those large school fees, like tuition, books, and your dorm room – it’s basically FREE money! Apply to as many scholarships as you can, even if it may not seem to you like you will get it. For many of them you can use similar essays and information to apply, but be sure to check the rules to make sure you include everything they ask for. I was able to get enough scholarships to pay for my full college education – its possible for you too!

There is so much money out there going to waste, given by small and larger companies and organizations, just because people don’t apply. So take advantage of this, and even apply to the Duct Tape Prom Dress Scholarship (yes, it really exists!).

One scholarship you should definitely apply for is the Gates Millennium Scholarship. This scholarship was created by Bill Gates (of Microsoft), and his wife, and it is what allowed me to go to school pretty much for free! The scholarship is based on merit (your grades, community service, etc.) and financial need, and can cover everything that you might need as far as school and living expenses, based on need. Though the deadline for this year is January 11, I wouldn’t let this discourage you. I remember hearing about the scholarship late and pulling my application together a few days before it was due, and was excited that I was able to get it.

If you’re a senior this year, get your teachers to do recommendations quickly, and fill out the application as well as you can, because this is an opportunity not to be missed! If you’re a junior or sophomore, I would suggest you start early, getting your essays together now, and applying to scholarships available to younger students.

Some resources I would recommend that helped me to apply for scholarships are:

- Fastweb.com A great website where you can search for scholarships with a free scholarship matching service, get student financial aid and find money to pay for college.

- How to Go to College Almost for Free by Ben Kaplan – This book is fun to read and takes you through the whole scholarship application process. He gives you all types of tips like how to make the most of your past life experiences in your essays. Click here to visit the author Ben Kaplan’s website, he has so many tips for students on how they too can go to college for (almost) free.

- Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants & Prizes – Another big book of scholarships galore!

- Kaplan Scholarships 2008: Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College – This book lists scholarships in every area you can think of; there’s something for everybody!

- Here’s a list of 100 Scholarships for Minority Students that might help as well.

You can do it – get started on your path to success now… Happy scholarship searching – and winning!

- Julene, Editor Dreamer ENT

Steve Harvey Seeking Students for Disney’s Dreamers Academy

Young Dreamer — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:01:05 +0000

Steve Harvey is looking for 100 students to take part in Disney’s Dreamers Academy (application deadline, Friday, October 2, 2009). The program “takes creative and imaginative teens from across the country & immerses them in a mind-blowing, life-changing experience they’ll never forget. The teens will have hands-on experience with Disney Cast Members, executives and celebrity guests, who all share their blueprints for success. For more information and to apply, go to www.steveharvey.com/disneysdreamersacademy.

Want to meet the 2009 Dreamers? Click here to read their profiles.

Check out this overview video of the program:

Harvey talks about the program and why he started it:

Do Something After School Grants

Young Dreamer — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:52:25 +0000

School is back in session, but sometimes it’s what students do after school that makes the biggest impact on their life. Do Something and JCPenney have teamed up to support youth-led after school programs and projects across the country.

How much: 10 $500 grants and 5 grand prize $1,000 grants. Each winner will also receive a limited-edition Flirtitude Tote.
Deadline: September 15th
Types of projects this grant funds: Projects started by young people who are providing after school activities that help youth in their community.

To apply visit: http://www.dosomething.org/grants/afterschool

Become a Nike Field Reporter – Contest Deadline June 15, 2009

Young Dreamer — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:37:39 +0000

Nike is looking for their next Field Reporter, a young woman who will get the opportunity to travel across the country and interview some of the biggest athletes in the game. Check out Nike’s description of the contest below:

Who Were Lookin For
One lucky lady between 18-24 whos sassy, smart and sports savvy. If you’re in the know and on the go, its time to take your shot at being the first-ever Nike Field Reporter.

Whats a Field Reporter?
If you think you have what it takes to volley one-liners with Maria Sharapova, kick it with Mia Hamm, and Q&A over cappuccinos with Serena Williams, this is your dream job.

As the Nike Field Reporter, you’ll jetset around the country on Nike’s dime talking to athletes, artists and culture makers. You’ll report back in the form of photos, videos and blog entries.

You have to be ready for anything and anyone. As this is being written, the current Nike Field Reporter is spending a few days just hanging out with Kobe Bryant.

Think you could keep up? Remember this isn’t a job for the camera shy. Or the easily intimidated. You’ll need to show us you can talk a good game, as well as play one. Make us laugh. Impress us with your quick wit and storytelling. Prove to us you are Nike’s next star in a 2-minute audition video and sample blog post.

Check out the Nike site for more information and to apply.

You can visit the current Field Reporter’s blog here. Check out these videos of the first Nike Field Reporter, and the promotion video for the contest:

Essence Young Women’s Leadership Conference

Young Dreamer — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:16:06 +0000

Essence is having an event to help and inspire young women to pursue their dreams.
The Essence Young Women’s Leadership Conference is for college students and recent grads and will feature a number of speakers, celebrity panelists, and Essence editors including:

Amy DuBois Barnett
Author of Get Yours!

Shanti Das
Executive Vice President,
Urban Marketing and Artist Development for Universal Motown Records

Saptosa Foster
Founding Partner,
135th Street Agency

Melissa Johnson
CEO and president of Velvet Suite Marketing Consulting Group, Inc.

Lauren Lake
TV Host and Legal Commentator

Jasmine Lawrence
President and CEO of EDEN BodyWorks, LLC

Dee Marshall
President & CEO,
Raise the Bar, LLC

Rhonda Joy McLean
Associate General Counsel,
Time Inc.

Ionnie McNeill
Entrepreneur,
Speak 2 Share, Inc.

Tia Mowry
Actress in The Game on the CW

Conference dates and locations:
Atlanta GA on Saturday, November 1, 2008, and
Washington, DC on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Both events will take place from 9 am – 6 pm.

To find out more and to register, visit the website: http://www.essence.com/microsites/ywlc

Dreamer ENT » Opportunities

Keke Palmer’s Class of 2010 Contest

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Opportunity: Get the Gig – Nike Field Reporter Contest 2010

Here’s a great opportunity for young women who are into journalism and media:

Check out the promo video below to see clips from past field reporters:

See Also:

Opportunity in Music: Grammy Camp 2010 – Deadline March 31st

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Opportunity: Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program & Conferences

Description From the Website:

See below for more info on the contest and local area conferences:

See Also:

Fund Your Future: Scholarship Opportunities

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Steve Harvey Seeking Students for Disney’s Dreamers Academy

Check out this overview video of the program:

Harvey talks about the program and why he started it:

See Also:

Do Something After School Grants

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Become a Nike Field Reporter – Contest Deadline June 15, 2009

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Essence Young Women’s Leadership Conference

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