This session will teach students how to search for and apply to scholarships. They will understand the different types of scholarships, how to create a competitive profile for both college and scholarship applications, what are full needs colleges, and how to self-advocate for themselves throughout the process.
Sr. College Access Manager, Partnership for the Future
Jasmine Frazier was raised in Richmond, VA and is a proud product of Richmond Public Schools system. Jasmine graduated from Richmond Community High School and was awarded over a half a million dollars in scholarships. She is a recipient of local, national, and institutional scholarships... Read More →
Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
E23B
In this dynamic and interactive session, you will dive into the concept of economic mobility. You will explore how access to education, jobs, housing and local resources that can shape your future opportunities. Through a group activity, you will uncover the barriers and challenges that can impact your journey to achieving financial growth and how to create solutions and keep moving forward!
Join us on a “Social Safari” an adventure where you'll learn how to navigate the jungle of social interactions with ease! In this workshop, we'll explore the "wild" world of friendships, confidence, and communication skills. Using animals as our guides, we'll learn how different species thrive through their cultural differences, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Join the Community Youth Think Tank at Teen Summit RVA! This is your chance to speak up about school, mental health, community issues, and more. A research team from VCU’s Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE) will listen to and summarize participating students' ideas and share them with youth leaders and program providers to help shape their work over the next year. Make your voice heard to have a positive impact on your community!
Dr. David Naff is the Director of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC), a research-practice partnership between the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University and five school divisions in metropolitan Richmond, Virginia. In this role, Dr. Naff leads... Read More →
This session will teach students how to search for and apply to scholarships. They will understand the different types of scholarships, how to create a competitive profile for both college and scholarship applications, what are full needs colleges, and how to self-advocate for themselves throughout the process.
Sr. College Access Manager, Partnership for the Future
Jasmine Frazier was raised in Richmond, VA and is a proud product of Richmond Public Schools system. Jasmine graduated from Richmond Community High School and was awarded over a half a million dollars in scholarships. She is a recipient of local, national, and institutional scholarships... Read More →
In this dynamic and interactive session, you will dive into the concept of economic mobility. You will explore how access to education, jobs, housing and local resources that can shape your future opportunities. Through a group activity, you will uncover the barriers and challenges that can impact your journey to achieving financial growth and how to create solutions and keep moving forward!
Join us on a “Social Safari” an adventure where you'll learn how to navigate the jungle of social interactions with ease! In this workshop, we'll explore the "wild" world of friendships, confidence, and communication skills. Using animals as our guides, we'll learn how different species thrive through their cultural differences, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Join the Community Youth Think Tank at Teen Summit RVA! This is your chance to speak up about school, mental health, community issues, and more. A research team from VCU’s Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE) will listen to and summarize participating students' ideas and share them with youth leaders and program providers to help shape their work over the next year. Make your voice heard to have a positive impact on your community!
Dr. David Naff is the Director of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC), a research-practice partnership between the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University and five school divisions in metropolitan Richmond, Virginia. In this role, Dr. Naff leads... Read More →
This session will teach students how to search for and apply to scholarships. They will understand the different types of scholarships, how to create a competitive profile for both college and scholarship applications, what are full needs colleges, and how to self-advocate for themselves throughout the process.
Sr. College Access Manager, Partnership for the Future
Jasmine Frazier was raised in Richmond, VA and is a proud product of Richmond Public Schools system. Jasmine graduated from Richmond Community High School and was awarded over a half a million dollars in scholarships. She is a recipient of local, national, and institutional scholarships... Read More →
In this dynamic and interactive session, you will dive into the concept of economic mobility. You will explore how access to education, jobs, housing and local resources that can shape your future opportunities. Through a group activity, you will uncover the barriers and challenges that can impact your journey to achieving financial growth and how to create solutions and keep moving forward!
Join us on a “Social Safari” an adventure where you'll learn how to navigate the jungle of social interactions with ease! In this workshop, we'll explore the "wild" world of friendships, confidence, and communication skills. Using animals as our guides, we'll learn how different species thrive through their cultural differences, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Join the Community Youth Think Tank at Teen Summit RVA! This is your chance to speak up about school, mental health, community issues, and more. A research team from VCU’s Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation (ICRE) will listen to and summarize participating students' ideas and share them with youth leaders and program providers to help shape their work over the next year. Make your voice heard to have a positive impact on your community!
Dr. David Naff is the Director of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC), a research-practice partnership between the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University and five school divisions in metropolitan Richmond, Virginia. In this role, Dr. Naff leads... Read More →
