FAP747: Free music video from Matthew Ebel
Free Stuff Friday
+ Since I’m still on vacation, I thought I’d make downloadable this music video I shot last weekend of Matthew Ebel singing at AS220 in Providence.
+ There’s a YouTube version as well.
+ From the album Beer & Coffee by Matthew Ebel
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FAP746: Best of FAP: Expert interview with Dr. Kristan Venegas
In this featured episode, I spoke with Dr. Kristan Venegas of USC.
Dr. Venegas’ work has been supported by the James Irvine Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, the College Board, and the Congressional Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid. Her recent publications have been featured in American Academic, [...]

FAP746: Best of FAP: Expert interview with Dr. Kristan Venegas
In this featured episode, I spoke with Dr. Kristan Venegas of USC.
Dr. Venegas’ work has been supported by the James Irvine Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, the College Board, and the Congressional Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid. Her recent publications have been featured in American Academic, [...]

FAP745: Best of FAP: Financial Aid 101 Video
Originally broadcast on 12/21, I thought that, while being on vacation, this video is timely, given that it’s FAFSA season. Enjoy it!
I had the opportunity and honor of speaking to a class of seniors at Trinity Catholic High School about the basics of financial aid. In this recording, [...]

FAP745: Best of FAP: Financial Aid 101 Video
Originally broadcast on 12/21, I thought that, while being on vacation, this video is timely, given that it’s FAFSA season. Enjoy it!
I had the opportunity and honor of speaking to a class of seniors at Trinity Catholic High School about the basics of financial aid. In this recording, [...]

Scholarships for the Boston University College of Communications. Deadline May 1 of each year.

NABJ/CNN Scholarship

* Number of Awards Available: Four (4) four-year scholarships
* Amount of the Award: $25,000 ($6,250 per year for four years)

Eligibility Criteria

Rigorous competition for the scholarship is open to high school seniors who are currently attending an accredited high-school. Students must be accepted at an accredited college college/university pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.

* Be a high school senior, enrolled at an accredited academic high school.
* Accepted to an accredited four-year university, with a major in broadcast journalism.
* Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
* 2 Letters of recommendation
* Proven community involvement
* 1000 word essay

Additional Criteria

* To be considered and to receive a scholarship, applicants must be a member of NABJ
* Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not eligible
* The grant is awarded directly to the recipient???s college or university
* The recipient will participate in the NABJ Mentor Program

Scholarships will be awarded upon proof of enrollment. The winner will be formally recognized on the NABJ Web site, at the NABJ Convention and in the convention program book.

ESSAY Questions

* Why do you want to be a journalist?
* What do you feel is the biggest obstacle facing African-Americans?
* Why do you feel you are deserving of the CNN Scholarship?

February 19, 2008 06:00 PM (PST) – May 27, 2008 11:30 PM (PST)
Description: Life is full of special moments with your family and friends that you have captured in pictures. Weddings, graduations, vacations and birthdays are some of the occasions where some of our most treasured images are created. Share your family and friends photos for a chance to win $350.
Rewards:

* Grand Prize: One winner, selected from all entries based on 50% creativity and 50% viral activity, will win a $350 scholarship or cash.
* First Runner Up: One winner, selected from the top 1,000 highest scores based on 50% creativity and 50% viral activity, will win a $300 scholarship or cash.
* Second Runner Up: One winner, selected from the top 1,000 highest scores based on 50% creativity and 50% viral activity, will win a $100 scholarship or cash.
* Most Viral: One entry, chosen from the top 1,000 entries receiving the most attention across the Internet will win a $350 scholarship or cash.
* Voter/Reviewer Sweepstakes: Two winners, who participate in the campaign by voting or reviewing, will be randomly selected to win a $50 scholarship or cash.

How to Submit:

1. Find or create your best family or friends photo.
2. Click the Submit Entry tab and follow the steps provided.
3. Tell family and friends to come to Brickfish and vote for your entry!

Requirements: Photo must be of you with friends and/or family. By entering a photo you represent that you have obtained all permissions necessary to post the photo on the Internet. Parents??? permission is required for posting pictures of children. Reviews must be about the entry to be eligible for the sweepstakes.

February 14, 2008 12:00 AM (PST) – April 17, 2008 11:30 PM (PST)
Description: Ah, mom. She does so much and is always there for you. So why not return the favor and make her feel special by rewarding her this Mother’s Day with a wonderful experience she’ll never forget? Tell us all about dear ol’ mum in a blog, photo with description or create a short video explaining why your mom deserves a break. You could a $100 gift certificate to Bloomingdales.com where you can buy Godiva Chocolates, a $100 gift certificate to 1800Flowers.com and a $300 gift certificate to SpaFinder.com for your mom!
Rewards:

* Grand Prize: One winner, chosen by Brickfish from the top 50 entries as ranked by score, will win a $300 gift certificate to SpaFinder.com, a $100 gift certificate to Bloomingdales.com and a $100 gift certificate to 1800Flowers.com so they can spoil their mom.
* Most Viral: One winner, chosen from the top 100 most viral, will win a $150 gift certificate to SpaFinder.com and $100 gift certificate to 1800Flowers.com so they can spoil their mom.
* Voters and Reviewers Sweepstakes: Five winners, who participates in the campaign by voting or reviewing, will each win a $50 gift certificate to 1800Flowers.com to buy flowers for their mom.

Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Students must complete an application online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#superpower&src=sss and include a short, original, previously unpublished written response to the topic, ???If you were granted the superpower to manipulate time, how would you use it and why???? The response must be in English, exhibit correct spelling and grammar and be no more than 250 words in length. One application per person. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2008 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time.