NEWS
Make your plans now… Family Volunteer Day is November 22, 2014!
Family Volunteer Day is a day of service that demonstrates and celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world. Points of Light created the day 22 years ago to showcase the benefits of family...
$20,000 Coca Cola Scholars College Scholarship applications are due October 31
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs. The Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each...
No Kid Hungry Art and Writing Contest for teens deadline is October 17
Take action against childhood hunger! Enter the Genweration No Kid Hungry art and writing contest and win scholarships and cash for your school! This contest is open only to: Legal residents of the United States who are in 7th through 12th grades at the time of entry....
Recent college grads can make a difference through Teach for America!
All kids deserve access to a great education. But too often, low-income children do not have the same access as their wealthier peers. It’s not easy to close this gap, but it’s possible. What will it take? Committed leaders in our classrooms who will continue to fight...
Good deeds unite us! September 11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance
The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance is the culmination of efforts originally launched in 2002 by the 9/11 nonprofit MyGoodDeed with wide support by the 9/11 community and leading national service organizations. This effort first established the...
Thousands in tuition assistance available at the Nationwide Community Foundation’s Scholarship Compendium
Nationwide’s college-bound seniors should review the Nationwide Community Foundation’s Scholarship Compendium to learn more about thousands of dollars available in college tuition assistance. The Nationwide Community Foundation manages charitable funds for...
Student volunteers: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards deadline is November 4!
Students in grades 5-12 in the U.S. who have volunteered in the past 12 months are encouraged to apply for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. 102 State Honorees (2 per state) will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to...
Power Poetry Slam for students: Enter by September 8 to win a college scholarship!
Writing poetry is all about self-expression: being heard and being understood. Now, share your story and win a college scholarship, too! Add an original poem to Power Poetry by September 8, 2014 to be eligible. Excellence in Education since 1985! Back to Basics...
When should your student take the SATs… and how best to prepare?
With the new school year just around the corner, rising juniors and seniors are turning their thoughts to college. In addition to juggling challenging academic workloads, logging volunteer hours, and participating in sports and extra curriculars, one important...
VolunTEEN Nation International Service Project Grants available!
Are you a student (13-22) from the United States who is planning to volunteer or study in a developing country? If so, now you can apply for an international service-learning mini-grant from VolunTEEN Nation. Grants are available for up to $300 and are used to create...