MASC January 2023 Bulletin Part II |
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"The Magic of MASC – Spellbinding Leadership." Join us as we explore, learn, and experience the magic that is MASC!! |
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MASC membership for the 2022-2023 school is closing at 11:59 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25th. This is the same date that the online registration for Legislative Session closes. Schools planning on attending the Legislative Session and/or the Convention need to be a MASC member school. |
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Advisors Only – Click on the link below to apply. |
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REGISTRATION FOR THE LEGISLATIVE closes at 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Only MASC Member Schools may register and only a school advisor can register a school delegation! |
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The second major MASC conference of the school year is the Legislative Session. During this event, students will participate in leadership workshops, take stances on youth-related bills in the Maryland General Assembly, and participate in selecting the final two candidates for the student member of the State Board of Education! Click on the link below to read the detailed information and to get ready for this important civic event. | | |
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Division 4 Advocacy Fair6:00-7:30 p.m.January 31, 2023Registration closes Jan. 25, 2023 Are you a middle or high school student interested in learning more about the opportunities in Division 4? Join us virtually to learn more about the student-led organizations in Montgomery, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's Counties! We have invited multiple groups, including regional Student Government Associations, MoCo EmpowHER, the Anne Arundel County service learning team, and Good Trouble Young Future Leaders of Tomorrow to share their organizations’ goals and opportunities. | | |
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NA4SA Resource Library(National Association for Student Activities) NA4SA offers more than just conferences, virtual webinars, and the Advisor Academy. Advisors all over the United States share their collective knowledge in the Resource Library. Check it out! |
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If YOU have resources to share, please contact Tom Heethuis directly at theethuis@na4sa.org and he'll add them to the NA4SA growing Resource Library! |
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Invent2Prevent is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Program and partnerships (CPS) | | |
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Invent 2 Prevent is a student-led, peer-developed initiative to prevent targeted school violence! Maryland high schools are invited to participate in a free school safety and prevention program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this coming school year. Invent2Prevent challenges students in a club, class, or independent study to create and implement peer-developed initiatives, products, and tools to prevent targeted violence and hate in ways they believe will be most effective in their schools and communities. These experiential projects are developed by youth for youth and are extremely creative and effective. |
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Invent2Prevent is managed by EdVenture Partners and McCain Institute, who work with your students throughout the entire project period in a guiding, mentoring, and coaching capacity.
Each school receives a $1,000 budget to implement its campaigns. Five students and one advisor/teacher and chaperone from each of the top three teams are awarded an all-expense trip to Washington, DC to present to DHS leadership and compete for $9,000 in prize money. Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for scholarship money. |
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Should you wish to learn more, please contact Tony Sgro, CEO of EdVenture Partners, at tony@edventurepartners.com and (415) 264-7666 who will schedule a brief 25-minute Zoom overview of I2P and answer all questions you and/or your team may have. |
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MyImpact ChallengeDeadline: May 21st MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Their goal is simple: foster a robust understanding of citizenship and get students active in their communities now! Student service projects can win up to $10,000, with $40,000 in total prizes available to students and teachers. Every project that meets the entry guidelines will be rewarded with a digital Civic Achievement badge. Advisors - there are also "thinking lessons" available! | | |
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Free Covid Test Kits While you can no longer get free COVID-19 test kits from the federal government, if you have health insurance or Medicare, you’re covered for eight free over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests each month. | | |
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FOSSI Scholarships January 31, 2022 Recognizing a lack of diversity throughout the STEM workforce, in November of 2020, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours and HBCU Week Foundation partnered to establish the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). This national industry-wide program seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the STEM workforce by providing scholarships to students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). | | |
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McDonald’s® HACER®National ScholarshipHispanic American Commitment toEducation Resources (HACER)Deadline: February 2, 2023 The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Program will offer scholarships to up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students from all over the country. Funds are aimed to help recipients finance their college tuition. The site also has great resources for financial planning and learning about more scholarships. | | |
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Maryland Higher Education CommissionDeadline: March 1, 2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is available for the 2023-2024 academic year to students who enroll at a Maryland community college. Eligible students may receive up to $5,000 to cover any remaining tuition and mandatory fee expenses after Federal or State financial aid has been applied. |
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Click on the link below for more details and for the applications. |
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To view a complete list of all state scholarships and grants that the Maryland Higher Education Commission offers, click on the link below. | | |
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March 15th Deadline There are some exciting changes to the Horatio Alger Association National ($25,000) and State ($10,000) scholarship programs. It's so much more than a scholarship!!!
· • Attendance in April 2023 at National Scholars Conference in Washington DC. (all expenses paid) • Online seminars (college application process, time management, study skills, and more!) • Enrollment in HAA Connect (networking platform for other scholars and alumni) • Access to Scholar Services Coordinators (created to provide guidance and support) • Access to the Scholar Emergency Fund • Enhanced Mental Health Services (24/7 telephone line and online portal) • Alumni Association (give back and help others!) The Horatio Alger Association is pleased to have awarded $235 million to more than 35,000 students with the support of its Members and is the largest provider of need-based scholarships in the United States. |
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Horatio Alger AssociationNational Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2023 This scholarship has now transitioned to awarding scholarships to high school JUNIORS. This change will afford the Horatio Alger staff to counsel Scholars and for the Scholar to learn more about the Horatio Alger Association. |
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One application for the National ($25,000) or State ($10,000) scholarship! The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. |
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MASC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the student voice in Maryland! Your donations are greatly appreciated! | | |
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If this Bulletin was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly, please sign up with the link on this page. If you are a student who has graduated, please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils to be moved to a MASC alumni list. |
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Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
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