14 The Hampton Roads Messenger Education


Volume 13 Number 8


May 2019


Wilson High School Teacher Earns National Honor


of her leadership of this outstanding program.”


professional


The FCCLA cited the many development


Roberts participates in related to fundraising, Family and Consumer Sciences technical


integration, education,


technology, employability


BY PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Wilson High School Teacher Karen Roberts


Wilson High School Career and


Technology Teacher Karen Roberts has been named the recipient of the 2019 National Educated Adviser Award from the Family, Career and Community Leaders


of America (FCCLA).


Roberts, who teachers Nutrition and Wellness at Wilson, also serves as the school’s FCCLA sponsor.


According to the FCCLA, winners of this national honor are recognized for their active affiliation with an FCCLA chapter, professional development activities and recommen- dations from others.


“We are thrilled for Karen as well


as her entire FCCLA chapter at Wilson High School,” said Dr. Elie Bracy III, superintendent of Portsmouth Public Schools. “This honor is a testament to


her devotion not only to her


children in the classroom, but also the continued growth and development


Scholarship Watch


Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology


The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) is an endowment fund which provides


scholarships to


African-American undergraduate students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).


SELECTION PROCESS DFBSST identifies students through the assistance of Engineering and Science


Department deans


and professors at pre-selected, predominantly Black colleges and universities. DFBSST requests the deans and faculty members to identify a specified number of students that they would like to be considered for scholarships, and to pass on DFBSST scholarship application forms to these students.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA


To be eligible for scholarships offered by DFBSST, all applicants must meet the following criteria: African-American, undergraduate student majoring


(or intending to


major) in a technical field of study (i.e., engineering, math, science, etc.), Be enrolled (or identify his or her intention to enroll) at one of the predominantly


Black colleges or


universities listed below, and Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. EVALUATION CRITERIA Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:


Academic achievement (grades and


SAT scores, especially science/math), Personal essay describing career goals, current and past relevant extracurricular activities, etc., Recommendations


(teachers and


guidance counselors), and Financial need. Applicants are first ranked based on consideration of items 1, 2 and 3 above. If two (2) applicants are considered to be equal, the candidate with the greatest financial need is ranked higher. AWARD DETERMINATION The amount of the scholarships awarded each student is determined by


the DFBSST Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Scholarship awards are up to $3,000 per year. Support is renewed annually, for a maximum of four (4) years, as long as the students remains in good academic standing at the same institution, maintains at least a 3.0 in their major, enrolled in a full-time, undergraduate science or engineering curriculum, and submits a renewal application.


OBTAINING A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


Applications can be obtained by contacting the science or engineering department


at one of the schools


listed below. We do not distribute applications directly to students. All applications must be obtained through and pre-screened by the schools. There can be no exceptions. Scholarship applications are currently available at the following schools:


Bennett College Clark Atlanta University


Elizabeth City State University Fisk University Florida A&M University Fort Valley State University Hampton University Howard University Langston University Lincoln University (PA) Morehouse College Morgan State University North Carolina A&T State University Prairie View A&M University Southern University Spelman College Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Wilberforce University Xavier University of Louisiana


Scholarship applications become


available April 15th and must be submitted by June 15th. Scholarship recipients will be notified in early September.


“Karen uses every opportunity


to learn and grow. Not only is Karen an avid learner in our field, she is an avid giver. Karen routinely uses the knowledge and skills


that


she has gained through study and professional development by sharing that information with others through workshops, service


in state and


national roles, and in leadership of her professional organizations.” Deborah Will, Virginia FCCLA state adviser, shared in a press release. “She is determined that her students will have opportunities in FCCLA leadership despite the socio-economic environment from which they come. She raises the funds needed to get her students to state and national conferences each year and instills in her students the importance of community service.”


in person as part of the 2019 FCCLA National


Roberts will receive the award Leadership


Conference,


which will take place June 30-July 4 in Anaheim, California.


activities career and


best practices, skills,


diversity awareness and cultural competence.


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