10 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 10 Number 7 HRM's Photo of the Month


March 2016 Scholarship Watch


Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at Prom" Scholarship Contest


Astronaut Scott Kelly salutes as he is greeted by Dr. Jill Biden and a welcoming party at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, upon his return from a 342 day mis- sion on the International Space Station. Standing with Dr. Biden from left are NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Dr. John Holdren, White House Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Kelly's brother and former astronaut Mark Kelly. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)


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The Western Tidewater Free Clinic is seeking an Executive Director to lead the operations of the Clinic to insure the continued delivery of high quality health care services to the medically underserved population in our service area. This includes responsibility for human resources management, fundraising (including grant writing), budget management, program development and strategic planning execution in cooperation with the Board of Directors. Senior management experience required. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. Find additional information at www.wtfreeclinic.org/western-tidewater-free-clinic/ employment-opportunities. Clinic is a drug-free work place and an equal opportunity employer. Interested qualified candidates please send a cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: EDsearch@WTFreeClinic. org. Closing date for applications is March 22, 2016.


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Scholarship Description


The Henkal Corporation's Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at Prom" Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico and the Province of Quebec. This contest rewards individuals for creating prom attire made completely out of duct tape.


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-One color photograph (professional or amateur) of the couple together in prom attire


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-A release form signed by each individual and, if any entrant is a minor (under 18 years of age), that individual's parent or guardian


-The name, address, and telephone number of the high school, or home school association, which is hosting the prom, and the date the prom was held


For more details and to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.


Application Deadline June 1, 2016 Number Of Awards 10


Maximum Amount $10,000


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