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(Updated: Oct 2005)

Kuumba, one of Kwanzaa's principles, advocates creativity.  We would like to stimulate your Kuumba by pointing towards information about education, grants, scholarship, books, reviews, and Black History......we hope to heighten your awareness of and desire for knowledge and specifically culturally knowledge.  We cannot depend on others to teach us our own history....we can learn for ourselves! Take a look at our Kuumba Directory for organizations in your area dedicated to enhancing the quality of education. We even have links for Teacher Resources and Lesson Plans

Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children.. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use these scholarships.

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Student Inventors Scholarships
 http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

 Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
  http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
 http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

Brand Essay Competition
 http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

Sports Scholarships and Internships
 http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
 http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

Financial Aid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
 http://www.finaid.org/

Maryland Artists Scholarships
 http://www.maef.org/

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
 http://www.jackituckfield.org/

International Students Scholarships &Aid Help
 http://www.iefa.org/

Siemens Westinghouse Competition
 http://www.siemens-foundation.org/

Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
 http://www.aflcio.org/scholarships/scholar.htm

Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
 http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
 http://www.back2college.com/

ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
 http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
 http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
 
 

There is much info on the Internet regarding scholarships, grants and other monies. Most websites are free, however there may be fees associated with some sites.....KEEP LOOKING. You should not have to pay for information unless you just don't want to look. Remember, KUUMBA is creativity, and we certainly can use it to invest in ourselves as we move towards higher education. Take advantage of the links and information we have provided and if you know of any we have missed, drop us an e-mail. We have tried to provide reliable information to make your search less stressful..... if you find anything that isn't valid or nonworking links, e-mail to admin@tike.com to let us know.  HBS Kwanzaa Shop offers positive image items including audio CDs of speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davis and more African American heroes and sheroes

Check out Scholarship Scams at:

• http://www.finaid.org/finaid/scams.html
• http://www.ftc.gov
• http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/

LINKS FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS

Educational Links	Educational Links
Math & Science Gateway - All levels from Kindergarden to High School - Biology, Computers, The Earth, Science, Math	FREE - Download Sample SAT questions and study material
	FREE Online SAT Prep Course
Financial Links
Financial Aid Scholarship &  Fellowship Search -Subscribe to newsletter for tips and advice on financial aid	HBCUs -  Historically Black Colleges  & Universities - By Name
FastWeb Scholarship Search	Teachers' Lounge - 100's of Lesson Plans, Discussions, Activities (K-12) This website was created for the purpose of facilitating communication between African- American educators. Great for parents also.
Excellent FREE Online Database  for scholarships -Includes newsletter  for scholarships in the Millennium, plus $1,000 writing contest, and tips on  getting a scholarship	Click here for Black History Profiles The BlackMarket.com provides birthdays and links
Looking for Student Loans - Compare, Search & Apply On Line with Major Lendors	Click To Explore Profiles In Black Treasured community people and institutions  that make the Black community rich.
Scholarship Resource Network	Homework Center for Homework help on a variety of subjects
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TIMELESS REMINDER  - "WE MUST TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN" - FROM ONE OF OUR OWN!
Letter from a Teacher
To:     ALL PARENTS - Subj:    Re: [BlackAndProud] Getting kids school-ready
Date:   08/30/2000 4:54:58 PM Central Daylight Time - From:   sugarcrisp53@webtv.net
As a middle school teacher I can't begin to tell you the frustrations dealing with children who can't read and write coherently.  I'm also concerned about the lack of awareness on the children's part, especially with the world around them.  For youngsters who have nearly everything handed to them, with all the information technology at their fingertips, there are those who haven't a clue what is around them. I always stress to parents to read to their young children. Also, there are so many things to do around town that are free or low cost. Many museums, zoos, parks, historic places, nature preserves offer family memberships; some places that charge admission have free days. Our zoo offers reduced price admission on certain days of the month. Then there are the various book sales. Our public library holds book sales every other month. Hardbacks are $2; paperbound $1. Maps and magazines range from .10 to .50 One does not have to spend a fortune giving their child a boost in learning.
I commend those parents who are working with their children -- Such diligence pays off in the end. I only wish so many other parents would take the time and effort to do the same. Then our (educators') job
wouldn't be so frustrating, and we wouldn't lose so many of the best and brightest to other professions -- Which has happened this year, and I may go the same route after this school year.
If people truly cared about public schools, then they should get in the faces of every school board, state legislator, and education advocate. They shoudl DEMAND fair and equitable spending, real accountability, and stop throwing money away on Band-Aid programs. My say, Pam