Educational Support

Educational Support

As a commitment to the education of our youth the Educational Support Ministry has gathered some resources that will be helpful to our youth.  The following links are information and resources that can be used to support our youth in their academic journey.   If you have information that is worthy of sharing, please pass it on to the Educational Support Ministry at [email protected].

Parent Guidance

  1. This link provides checklists with the steps you can take to help your (or your child’s) chances of getting into and being able to afford the school of your choice.  -  Checklists for Academic and Financial Preparation

     

  2. Information to support transition for students with learning disabilities - National Center for Learning Disabilities

 

High School

  1. Mapping Your Future - https://www.mappingyourfuture.org/CollegePrep/

  2. ACT Prep - http://www.actstudent.org/

  3. Financial Aid  - https://fafsa.ed.gov/

YOUTH PROGRAMS

  1. National Society of Black Engineers

 

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Learn about the different types of scholarships and how to apply for scholarships.

  1. https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/

  2. http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/scholarship-money-for-college.html

  3. http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/whhbcu/2013/11/21/scholarship-opportunities-for-minority-students/

  4. http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/

  5. http://www.naacp.org/page/s/scholarship2

  6. http://www.akaeaf.org/

Bridge Program - University of Missouri

Click here to download Parent & Student Form

Fill out Parent and Student contact form and turn into Educational Support Ministry on Sunday and Wednesdays.

Middle School Students

  1. This is a link for your middle school student to review to get some tips on survival from other middle school students.  - Survival Tips for Middle School