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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP BULLETINMay 2018Mrs. Sharon Bradley, PrincipalThornton High School’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing this scholarship bulletin for all studentsfor college readiness and success in a global society.Are you on your way to earning your degree, or considering different options?2018 Mayor’s Scholarship – The Mayor’s Scholarship Program is now open. The U.S. Department of Housingand Urban Development through the community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program providesscholarship funds to Mount Vernon residents who are classified as low to moderate income and are enrolled in acommunity college, a university or vocational program. Twenty-five (25) students who are enrolled in full-timepost-secondary institutions will be selected to receive a 2,000.00 scholarship for the 2018 – 2019 academic year.Awards will be dispersed directly to the schools in two, 1,000.00 increments each semester. You must be acitizens or permanent residents of the United States of America. (Must be residents of Mount Vernon, New Yorkand provide any document showing U.S. Citizenship or legal resident status). If selected for the scholarship,students must enroll as full-time students in a post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2018. Applicants mustmeet the criteria for poverty income for the entire household and complete and complete the intake/family memberinformation forms and scholarship application. Applications are due by 4:00 on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018.Completed applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to: Commissioner Chantelle Okarter, Department ofPlanning and Community Development, 1 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon NY 10550. For more information,contact Shaniece Johnson at MVMayorsScholarship@cmvny.com.Key Women of America, Inc. Mount Vernon Branch, P. O. Box 3143, Mount Vernon, New York 10553-3143is awarding a graduating high school Mount Vernon City School District student a scholarship. Applications arelocated in the Guidance Office LL-15. Applications will not be considered unless all questions are answered andnecessary information obtained. For questions, please contact Cheron Wilson at 914-262-1852. Completedapplication and required information must be postmarked by deadline: May 31, 2018 and mailed to CheronWilson, Co-Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, 87 High Street, #3E, Yonkers, NY 10703.College of Westchester Junior Career Expo May 25, 2018 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Experience a dynamicpresentation to help you determine your career personality! CW focuses on career success with a campusenvironment that is highly personal and their culture centers on service to students. CW also offers a variety ofscholarship, institutional grant to students. Bring your transcript to find out about acceptance and scholarships914-831-0200 – cw.edu/juniorcareerexpo.

Redfin Scholarship is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining full service agents with moderntechnology to redefine real estate in the customer’s favor. This 2,500.00 scholarship is a way for Redfin to helpone student on his or her journey through higher education. For the May 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018 session, answerthe following question in 300 – 500 words: How do you think Gen Z and Millennials are changing he realestate industry? What do these generations value in housing that previous generations may not have? Thisscholarship application period will occur twice yearly with awards delegated in both the Spring and Fall. TheSpring application period is from November 1 – January 31 of each year. The Fall application period is fromMay 1 – July 31 of each year. Complete the following form within the designated application periods. You mustbe a legal U.S. resident and 18 years of age or older. Graduating high school or current freshman, sophmore, orjunior in college attendingApply at https://www.redfin.com/resourrces/scholarship.SUNY Cortland is proud to participate in this first-of-its-kind program that offers free tuition to qualifyingstudents from New York State’s middle class. Students must apply for the award and meet all eligibilityrequirements. Visit cortland.edu/excelsior for more information or 607-753-4711. SUNY Cortland accepts TheCommon Application and the SUNY Application and the fee for applying is 50.00 to complete and submit onlyone.SUMMER 2018 PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMSNYSSCPA.ORG/COAP – The New York State Society of CPAs – Career Opportunities in the AccountingProfession (COAP) Application at the Westchester Community College on Monday, June 25th – Thursday,June 28th, 2018. You must be a high school junior who will be entering senior year and identify as a minoritystudent to apply. This program provides students with a unique introduction to the accounting profession.Participants will be exposed to career opportunities in the accounting field and will get a firsthand look at the rolethat CPAs play in the business world. By attending sessions on campus, interacting with students from otherschools who share similar interests and career goals, and touring local businesses and firms, those who completethe program will take with them the sense of having been part of something special. For more information, pleasevisit www.nysscpa.org/coap. Mail all four (4) pages of the completed application to New York State Society ofCPAs Attention: Xiomara Fox 14 Wall Street, 19th floor, New York, NY 10005 (phone) 212-719-8395 and the(fax) 866-495-1354 or (email) xfox@nysscpa.org.Barnard College is offering (5) five exciting programs for the Summer 2018 for 10th and 11th grade girls.Summer in the City: 4-week student choose two from an array of subjects including writing, literature, science,art, theatre, film studies, psychology, architecture, religion, political science and more. Residential or Commuteroptions and Beyond the Gates workshops relating both to college admissions as well as post-college explorationare included; Liberal Arts Intensive: one week of intensive study in a subject chosen from a broad spectrum ofclasses; Young Women’s Leadership Institute: 9-day intensive and interactive residential program that focuseson leadership and gender studies; Dance in the City: 11-day residential intensive including dance performancesacross the City, technique classes at The Ailey Extension at The Joan Weill Center for Dance, home of AlvinAiley American Dance Theater, and dance related academics at Barnard, one of the top ten colleges for dance inthe U.S.; Athena Summer Innovation Institute: an immersive residential 10-day program, created inconjunction with our Athena Center for Leadership Studies, is a transformative experience for young women whowould like to learn from dynamic entrepreneurs about successfully creating and marketing their own startups andcreating innovative social change. For information visit website www.barnard.edu/summer 212-854-8866.Students may also apply for partial and full need-based scholarships.

SUMMER 2018 PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS “Continued”Cornell University Summer College – offers acclaimed precollege programs for motivated high schoolsophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choose from more than 30 two-, three-, or six-week programs, more than 5Cornell courses, or non-credit robotics program. All programs are offered between June 23 and August 7, 2018.Programs and courses are architecture, Art, Design and Fashion, Business and Hospitality, College Success,Computer Science, Engineering, and Robotics, Debate, Literature, and Songwriting, English for Speakers ofOther Languages, Government, History, and International Relations, Psychology, Public Health, Research, andScience, Social change and Sustainability, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science.Checksummercollege.cornell.edu for more programs or create your own Dual Program option allowing you to combinetwo 3-week programs into your own 6-week program. Check website for dates and deadlines, program charges.Adelphi University – Pre-College program is being offered at Adelphi University in Garden City, Long IslandNew York on July 22, 2018 – August 4, 2018. Earn 3 transferable college credits, choose subjects like art anddesign, musical theater, business, nursing, psychology, video gaming and more. Take class trips, live on campus,make new friends. Apply at precollege.adelphi.edu or 1-800-ADELPHI.Summer College for High School Students starts July 9th – Earn 3 College credits and have a great time! TheCollege of Westchester Exploration Academy for Entering High School Juniors and Seniors. July 9th – August2nd 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Classes will be held Monday – Thursday. Course options: GEN 129 Essentials ofPublic Speaking, GEN 161 Psychology, GEN 194 Studio Art & Drawing*, BUS 203 Principals of Management,MSC 110 Human Biology (2019 Graduates Only) *, NET 108 Computer Forensics. * 25.00 Additional Charge.This Summer Exploration Academy includes: Tuition for 3-credit college course and required textbook or otherrequired material. 2-hour seminar on College Readiness: Transitioning from High School to College - - WhatYou Need to Know! Guest Speakers from the Business Community who will share job trends and the importanceof an education. 2 field trips** (* Cost for the program covers both trips including transportation to andfrom College of Westchester, admission to park, and lunch). The cost is 300 for the 4-week program. Spaceis limited. Call a counselor today to register 914 -831-0200 or visit cw.edu/exploration.Ithaca College – Summer College 2018 Residential Pre-College Programs for High School Students – (1) Oneweek summer college session: June 24th - 29th. (3) Three-week summer college session: July 1st – 20th. WritersInstitute:July 1st - 13th.Pre-College STEM Institute:July 8th – 20th.Apply today atithaca.edu/summercollege/app.Camp CryptoBot High School Summer Program Explore the world of Cybersecurity with Sea Perch and DronesMonday, July 30th – Friday, August 3rd 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pace University 861 Bedford Road Pleasantville,New York. Contact campcyber@pace.edu. Apply at yber.Application due May 11, 2018.College Fairs and ConferencesMarist College - 2018 Super Conference - June 6 – 8, 2018 - Marist College is looking forward to seeing youthere! Pre-conference activities will be held June 5-6. For more information contact admission@marist.edu or845-575-3226.Parent University Workshops 2017 – 2018 – May 5th – A.B. Davis Middle School – A.B. Davis Middle School:Is My Child Prepared – Ensure all youth graduate from high school college and career ready. May 19th - Carnival:Join us for an afternoon of live music, face painting, inflatable rides, food, drinks, popcorn, cotton candy and somuch more. Please Note Workshops held at: Grimes Elementary - 58 South 10th Avenue – 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Columbus Elementary – 455 North High Street – 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hamilton Elementary – 20 Oak Street –3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. A.B. Davis Middle School – 350 Gramatan Avenue – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For moreinformation, please contact: Office of School Improvement: 914-665-5227.