14 The Hampton Roads Messenger Education


Scholarship & college fair seeks to help students


Volume 12 Number 1


October 2017


Hampton University gets accolades in Wall Street Journal ranking


NORFOLK - Scholarship Sharing is hosting a fourth annual Scholarship & College Fair at Norfolk State University Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall at 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA on October 21 and 22 from 12-5 pm on each day. This event will help students learn about ways to fund a higher education through scholarships, financial aid, and grants.


During the Scholarship & College Fair students and their


families


will network to learn about college funding options such as scholarships, fellowships, and grant programs from local and national nonprofit foundation representatives.


In-state and out of state colleges will also be waiving admissions fees and providing on-site applications for enrollment.


Presentations on how to win scholarships and apply for federal aid will be conducted from guest speakers.


get free students


Students will also be able to professional


headshots portfolios.


General admission is free, and of


all students.


Students can pre-register to avoid lines at the entrance through website:


the Scholarship Sharing www.scholarshipsharing.


org/2017scholarshipfair Tickets will also be available at


the door, but pre-registration is highly encouraged.


ages, teachers, and


parents are encouraged to attend. This includes high school 9-12, current college


undergraduate and graduate for


HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton University is the top Hampton Roads college or university in the 2017 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranking of U.S. Colleges released this week.


The Wall Street Journal ranked 1,061 institutions in six areas that includes salaries of graduates and value for money spent. Hampton University ranked ahead of every Hampton Roads college or university as well as 191st nationally.


“Parents and students choose Hampton University because of our high-quality education, our emphasis on building character and the ability to find a great job or get accepted at a top-notch graduate program,” said Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey. “The Wall Street Journal’s methodology is solid, and it’s exciting they find that we are among the best in Virginia and in the country.”


Only the University of Virginia, Washington and Lee, College


a long list of publications singing praises for Hampton University in 2017. Earlier in September, US News & World Report’s annual college rankings placed Hampton University third among HBCU’s as well as No. 14 for veterans and 21st among regional universities in the south. Money Magazine named Hampton University on its list of top colleges and universities. In The Princeton Review’s annual report on colleges, Hampton University was named a Best Regional College as well. Online College Plan named Hampton University a top-10 HBCU with online programs, and Affordable Colleges Online ranked Hampton University a top 5 online school in Virginia.


This ranking is the latest on


of


William and Mary and Virginia Tech ranked ahead of Hampton University in the Commonwealth.


Scholarship Watch VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest


Don’t miss this FREE, money-saving event!


Live Simply Conven� on


Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Joint-Use Library, 822-7800


WHO CAN ENTER


The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12 (on the Nov. 1 deadline), who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.


HOW TO ENTER


Download the Voice of Democracy entry form and brochure to submit your essay to your local VFW Post.


Students should record their reading of the draft to an audio CD or flash drive.


The recording can be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five minutes (plus or minus five seconds).


Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student creates their


essay and completes burning the audio version to an audio CD/flash drive, they can submit their typed version, CD/flash drive and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post by the November 1 deadline.


JUDGING CRITERIA


Originality is worth 30 points: Treatment of the theme should show imagination and human interest.


Content is worth 35 points:


Clearly express your ideas in an organized manner.


Fully develop your theme and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to the other.


Delivery is worth 35 points: Speak in a clear and credible manner.


Visit www.vfw.org for more information.


Visit VBgov.com/library-events for details and registra� on.


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