Colleges



Johnson and Wales University - Empowers its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education. To this end, the university employs its faculty, services, curricula and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society.

Kendall College - For over 70 years, Kendall College has been offering engaging, specialized fields of study with a strong emphasis on immersive learning that is geared to your academic, personal, and professional success.

Le Cordon Bleu - Offers more than 29 international schools across 5 continents, and is attended by more than 20,000 students every year. Students are taught by Master Chefs, of which the majority come from Michelin-starred restaurants or are winners of prestigious competitions and titles such as Meilleur Ouvrier de France.

National Association of Parliamentarians - Promotes democratic values and meeting leadership to a full-service organization serving the needs of professional parliamentarians, students learning leadership skills, adults who are new to parliamentary procedure or improving their meeting skills, and the general public.

National Kitchen and Bath Association - Enhancing member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.

The Culinary Institute of America - A private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world's best professional culinary education.  Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. 

The Art Institutes -Leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media arts, fashion, and culinary. The Design program includes tracks in Advertising, Digital, Graphic, and Interior Design.

Wiley, Inc. – Wiley, Inc. offers a number of For Dummies guides to help you on your way to a successful STAR Events competition.  Using For Dummies, like any partner resource, does not guarantee a particular STAR Events outcome; they are offered to expand one's knowledge on various topics.


 

Scholarships



Jonhson Wales University  Johnson Wales University offers scholoarships for current FCCLA members in the amounts of $500 and more.

http://jwu.edu


May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month  This May, as part of National Youth Traffic Safety Month, National Organizations for Youth SafetyThe Allstate Foundation’s Keep the Drive program to bring you Act Out Loud, a national teen-and school-led activism competition to help spread the word about safe teen driving. Visit ActOutLoud.org to submit their safe driving project idea for the chance to win up to $10,000. The winning team will also be able to direct an additional $5,000 to the non-profit national youth organization of their choice. But hurry – the deadline for submissions is midnight on March 26! Visit ActOutLoud.org for more details.



Wiley Publishing, Inc. Scholarship   FCCLA is proud to announce their partnership with Wiley Publishing, Incorporated where Wiley Publishing, Inc. will provide one $1,000 scholarship annually to a qualified FCCLA senior recognizing exemplary leadership in FCCLA and in their family, school, and community. The recipient will be selected by an FCCLA awards committee based on the application information provided. This scholarship is a one-time cash award payable directly to the college or university.

Deadline: March 1, 2009



DATA MATCH Scholarship Award For FCCLA Members  Data Match Inc., a compatibility matching fundraiser for high school clubs and organizations, now offers a $1,000 scholarship to a student involved in FCCLA. FCCLA students may also apply for other DATA MATCH scholarships if they are involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, DECA, Key Club, FBLA, Business Professionals of America, or any other club or organization.



Home Baking Association's Rewards for Baking Educator Award  Each year, the Home Baking Association offers an award to draw national attention to an excellent home-baking education program and the benefits of baking for family, personal and professional development. As long as the baking program reaches 6- to 18-year-old U.S. children, all types of educators who actively teach baking are eligible, including: classroom family and consumer sciences teachers, extension food and nutrition specialists, community after-school program volunteers, home-schooling parents, youth who teach other youth.



The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Created in 1995 by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the awards constitute the United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteering. Over the past 12 years, the program has honored more than 75,000 young volunteers at the local, state, and national level.





Apply For A $500 Global Youth Service Day Minnie Grant  Funded by the Walt Disney Company, Youth Service America is offering grants of up to $500 to support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Youth are encouraged to address issues such as climate change, diseases, human rights, and literacy. Applications are welcome from all countries and must be received by January 21. To learn more and download application materials, visit their Web page.



National Technical Honor Society Scholarship This award recognizes persons whose professional responsibilities are not directly related to the organization but who have made outstanding contributions and provide continuing service to the national organization. Deadline: March 1, 2009.


National Peace Essay Contest The National Peace Essay Contest promotes serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and leaders about international peace and conflict resolution. Students in grades 9-12 in the U.S., and U.S. territories are eligible to apply. This year's topic is natural resources and conflict. The deadline is February 1. To learn more about contest rules and guidelines, visit their Web page.