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• Chat live with admissions reps at colleges across the state
• Video chat with current college students that are already studying at one of our participating schools
• Enter to win a $1,000 scholarship!

Contact: Daniel Brown – 214.764.7750

(Dallas, Texas –01/19/12) – The Scholarship Academy has retained Dallas-based Concierge PA as its Agency of Record for Strategic Communications. Under the partnership, Concierge PA will implement and manage the national strategic communications campaign and initiatives for The Scholarship Academy which is headquartered in Atlanta. The campaign will focus on broadening The Scholarship Academy’s market reach in the U. S. which is presently concentrated within the Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Washington D. C. markets.

Daniel Brown, Senior Director of Relationship Management for Concierge PA said, “We are extremely honored to represent such a distinguished and significant organization which impacts so many lives now and in the future. Jessica Johnson, the founder of The Scholarship Academy, and the academy’s board members are class acts in their own right. The culmination of their contributions to families and young people through The Scholarship Academy is awe inspiring and it is time the entire U. S. has a chance to hear its story.”

Founded by Jessica Johnson, The Scholarship Academy which has a 100% college acceptance rate for its students is the only curriculum-based scholarship preparatory program in the U. S. The program, although family-centric, is unique in its approach to scholarship funding attainment as it directly guides and empowers young students to assume the proprietary responsibility of managing their own scholarship enterprise, and building their own financial aid and collegiate funding portfolio. The Scholarship Academy’s platform is also exceptional as it is inclusive of students who have demonstrated average, and in some cases, below average scholastic aptitude.

Since its founding, The Scholarship Academy’s outreach operations have engaged thousands of families and students through its scholarship workshops, boot camps, and fairs. What sets The Scholarship Academy’s outreach operations apart from other scholarship programs is that not only do parents and students receive a structured education in scholarship funding and collegiate finance, but also the students are directly engaged to embrace civic activities designed to help them assume total ownership of their scholarship experience. “Now more than ever, it’s time for us to empower young people to take ownership of the financial aid process,” said Jessica Johnson. “It’s going to take more than a workshop or a list of resources; it’s about people helping students and families develop strategic college funding strategies.”

Students of The Scholarship Academy are not only educated in collegiate funding, but they are also mentored in embracing civic engagement and community service. This key component of The Scholarship Academy program helps students build considerable leadership skills which in turn afford them significant leverage when it comes to scholarship attainment. Since its founding, students of The Scholarship Academy have garnered over $5 million in scholarship funding and have earned recognition on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and in publications including U. S. News and World Report, Ebony, and The Washington Post.

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be determined by the school to have a financial need
• Have a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 2.5 or better
• Provide a copy of the SAT or ACT score with application
• Complete a 1-2 page essay (Application will state essay topic)
• Provide a brief personal statement of financial need
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or organization leader (Pastor, Employer, etc.)

To Apply:

1. Download application
2. Complete & Save

3. Upload Application with ALL accompanied documents

For questions or concerns about this award, please contact us at 1.888.700.5654 or via e-mail at classaward@madf.org.

This is Kaamilah Wilson, a student of The Scholarship Academy. I just wanted to give you some updates. I have been selected as a Coca Cola Scholarship Finalist Recipient as well as a NBCFAE Scholarship Recipient. I have also been recently informed that I have made it to the second phase of the Gates Millinneum Scholarship. I just want to say thank you for the advice and commentary made on my work. It has truly played a significant role in my acceptance. I have taken every suggestion into consideration when applying for these scholarship, and I intend to continue to do so. Once again, thank so much and please keep me in your prayers. Oh and thank you for the consistent scholarship info update.

Sincerely,
Kaamilah Wilson

You could be next! Sign up for a Scholarship Boot Camp.

Re: The Scholarship Academy (TSA) SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP CRASH COURSE!!!!!

We all know that the rising cost of college is a looming threat for the future workforce. With the Federal Pell Grant facing a $19 billion gap, there is only one thing that is certain. Now is not the time for a family to panic, but it is definitely time for all of us to plan. We’re offering a special CRASH COURSE, facilitated by Jessica Johnson, a recipient of over $200,000 in scholarships. The program is designed to assist those students navigate the scholarship acquisition process and prepare for scholarship success!

Who Should Attend: Ideally, High School Seniors who have made significant financial aid progress. If you have other questions about attendance, please email Ms. Johnson directly.

Tuition
Discounted Participant Cost: $99.00 – Regular Cost – $325

To Register:
To reserve your spot in the upcoming Boot Camp, please confirm your enrollment and request payment.
Preferred Payment Method: PayPal (please use this link)
You may also bring a money order or cashier’s check to the first class. Please advise Ms. Johnson of your form of payment.

Crash Course Topics

Part I – Identifying Your Scholarship Brand

Setting The Stage”- Overview of Activities, “What does it take to win?” – Student Scenarios, Profile Development
Part II – Navigating The Scholarship Research Maze

Navigating The Financial Aid Maze”– Intro to The Scholarship Search Method,
Scholarship Scavenger Hunt, Tailor-made list of resources
Part III – Crafting A Winning Essay

Tackling The Scholarship Essay- Creative Openers, Sentence Prompts, Sample Winning Essays
The Science of Essay Writing
Sealing The Deal – Application Do’s and Don’ts.
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Class Take-Aways

1. Financial Aid Package Negotiation

2. Tailored List of 10- 15 “Good Fit” Scholarship Options

3. 3 Core Essay Reviews (Leadership/Significant Experience, Career Goals, Community Involvement)

4. 4-Yr Undergraduate College Funding Action Plan
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Individual Scholarship Follow-Ups:

Families will have an opportunity to schedule individual follow-ups to complete action plans, draft undergraduate funding plans, etc.