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Applications Open For Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program
Application deadline extended to December 15, 2018
The Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation is once again offering scholar- ships to deserving high school seniors who demon- strate not only academic ex- cellence, but a heart for service to the community and an understanding of Dr. King’s life and legacy.
Scholarship applications are available for download from the Foundation’s web- site www.mlkjrparade.com, by clicking “programs,” then “download scholarship appli- cation.”
“The application has been available for a few weeks, but the Foundation has received very few submissions thus far. The stated deadline for applications was November 15, 2018, but due to the low response to date, the Foun- dation is extending the dead- line to December 15, 2018,” Howard Harris, Vice Pres- ident of the Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. Parade Founda-
HOWARD HARRIS ...VP, Parade Foundation
tion, said.
Past recipients have gone
on to Ivy League schools, HBCUs, and many other schools of note across the country. Instructions for sub- mission, requirements and detailed qualifications are spelled out in the application. For additional questions please call the Parade Foun- dation office at 813-327- 8316.
Additionally, each year the Foundation is blessed to have several individuals and sponsors who would like to
have their names associated with funding specific scholar- ships, as well as being able to stay in touch with the stu- dents they fund to help en- sure their continuing success at school. Specific scholar- ship donations can be made on the Foundation website www.mlkjrparade.com, by clicking “programs,” then “scholarships,” and all fur- ther instructions are listed there.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at the 2019 Gala to be held Thurs- day, January 10, 2019, at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, placing souvenir ads, schol- arships, gala tickets, or the MLK Day Parade please con- tact the Parade Foundation office at 813-327-8316, or visit the website at www.mlkjrparade.com.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc. is a certified charitable 501c3 organization.
Tampa Student Honored During Tuskegee’s Scholarship Convocation
Ms. Levirice Hall, Alonso High School graduate, Tampa, and Tuskegee University Junior, was honored as a University Scholar for her academic achievement during Tuskegee Uni- versity’s 93rd Annual Scholarship Convocation, Oct. 11, 2018. Levirice is enrolled in the School of Education majoring in El- ementary Education. Pictured with Levirice: left, Tuskegee University President, Dr. Lilly D. McNair and right, Dr. Carl- ton E. Morris, Dean, School of Education.
For additional information on Tuskegee University and its scholarship program, contact Ms. Anitha Smith, Tampa Tuskegee Alumni Club at tualumtampa@yahoo.com.
Free Professional Grant Workshops Planned
The Center for Non-Profit and Community Develop- ment, Inc., will host two free professional workshops this month.
On Friday, November 23rd, the topic of the first workshop, which will begin at 1 p.m., is: “How to start a 501 c3 nonprofit.”
During the second half of the program, the topic will be “Free Professional Grant Writing Workshop.”
It will be held at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Avenue, 33602-2849, and will conclude at 3:30 p.m.
The first portion of the workshop will cover the main topic. Beginning at 2 p.m., those in attendance will dis- cuss “Free Professional Grant Writing Work- shop.”
The second workshop will take place on Sunday, No- vember 25th, from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. It will also be held at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library.
The first portion of the workshop will cover the main
topic, “Free Professional Grant Writing Work- shop.” The second half Be- ginning at 2 p.m., those in attendance will discuss “Free Professional Grant Writing Workshop.”
Those attending the work- shop will learn about:
The different Federal and State forms and applications required to form a 501 c3 cor- poration;
The developing your 5- year plan to attain funding and build your organiza- tional capacity;
What funders consider when funding an organiza- tion;
What funders consider when funding an organiza- tion; and How to prepare a grant proposal.
The same information will be provided at both work- shops. Seating is limited and those planning to attend are asked to call (813) 857-7657; email centrerfornonprofi- tandcommunity@gmail.com; or visit the website at www.centerfornonprofit- sanddevelopment.com.
Winter Village At Curtis Hixon Park Kicked Off The Holiday Season Friday
Tampa Downtown Partnership officially kicked off the holiday season on November 16 with the opening of Winter Village at Cur- tis Hixon Park presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Downtown Tampa’s only outdoor ice rink welcomed families and friends to share in this holiday tradition along the Tampa Riverwalk and Hillsborough River as Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park was transformed with the sights, sounds, and activities of the holidays for children and adults of all ages.
During its seven week installation, Win- ter Village will feature 10 boutiques from local craftspeople and purveyors as well as specialty drinks and treats to complement the 5,000 square feet of real ice.
New this season, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is introducing a 360-degree choreographed light display that pairs with your favorite holiday sounds creating a hol- iday experience like no other. The Partner-
ship is also bringing a bit of the beach to Downtown Tampa with a holiday sand sculpture crafted by local artists Sandtastic, who are featured in the Clearwater Beach Sugar Sand Festival.
Tampa Theatre will present “The Santa Clause” after Tampa’s Tree Lighting Cere- mony presented by Friends of Tampa Recre- ation on Friday, November 30.
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park is also the site of Tampaâ€TMs Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30, Santa Fest on December 2, Winter Wonder Ride presented on bikes on December 8, a viewing spot for the Lighted Boat Parade on December 22, and many more holiday experiences.
Visit WinterVillageTampa.com for more information including hours of operation and ticketing. Follow @WinterVillageTampa on Facebook and @WinterVillageTampa on Instagram for updates and alerts.
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