From Broken Hearts to Tranquil Nests

Who: Ages 16 - 22
How: 4-Session Online Interactive Seminar
When: 4 Saturdays starting Jan 28th, 2012
Where: Online, your computer
What: Dating, Engagement, Marriage and Related Topics
Register here: http://tranquilhearts.eventbrite.com/

Alhamedellah available online in an interactive and live format from the comfort and privacy of your home !

Session 1: 8pm - 9:30pm EDT

Concept and Significance of Marriage (Ayman Nassar) 

Session 2: 8pm - 9:30pm EDT

Engagement Fiqh (Aamir Sheikh) 2

Session 3: 8pm - 9:30pm EDT

Marriage Fiqh (Hussein Afeefy)

Session 4: 8pm - 9:30pm EDT

Topics Impacting Marriage: Dating, Intimate Relations, Masturbation, Homosexuality, Pornography (Ayman Nassar and Ahmed Hamdy) 

  

Why Attend?

• Understand the proper perspective of issues related to marriage
• No barriers to questions
• Develop leadership skills as a young man in the society
• Understand what is halal, haram, recommended, permissible and disliked as related to gender relations
• Learn how to deal with temptations and negative behavior related to gender relations and sexuality
• Understand Islam's perspective on sexuality
• Class is setup online with the ability to be annonymous
• Class is setup to provide minimal instruction and allow for questions most of the time
• Registered students are eligible for free consultation after class
• Interactive discussion

Who Should Attend?

• Brothers ages 16 - 22
• Must have completed 16 years of age by 2/1/2012

Topics

• How to propose to a sister
• How much should the dowry be
• How intimate can one be with the wife
• Which intimate positions are allowed and which are not
• The position of Islam on masturbation
• Getting off of pornography
• Dealing with same-gender attraction
• Advising friends and others in the community
• Dating 
• What is permissible during engagement
• Dealing with parent's refusal to get married
• How to meet spouse if dating is not allowed
• Marrying more than one wife
• How to deal with feelings about love
• What does the Quran say about love
• Ideal age to get married
• Medical impact of maturbation
• and much more inshaa Allah ...

Common Questions

• Can I be anonymous on the online class? Yes
• Can we ask questions while in class? Yes, you can ask questions and use chat features
• Do we get ILIA educational units for attending this class? Yes, students who score 80% or higher receive (1) ILIA Educational Unit and certificate of completion.
• Is there financial aid available? Yes, for eligible applicants: Complete form and email prior to registration for a discount code.

Speakers

Hussein Afeefy
Former chairman of Islamic Center of Maryland. He offered many lectures on Islamic Finance and other Islamic topics. He provides family and individual counseling. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Islamic Studies at the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Sciences in Virginia. He can be reached at afeefyhus@gmail.com or 240.715.2230

Aamir Sheikh

Dr. Aamir Sheikh began his Islamic studies at the Institute for Islamic and Arabic Sciences in Fairfax, VA in 1997 and has been a student of knowledge since.He has studied in Jordan, Syria, and Morocco and has obtained ijazaat (licenses) in numerous Islamic subjects including Islamic Creed and Belief, Hadith Sciences, and Prophetic Hadith from numerous scholars throughout the world. Dr. Sheikh has conducted short courses and classes for over 13 years throughout the US, and continues to conduct Islamic studies short courses in the Baltimore metropolitan area. In addition to his Islamic training, Dr. Sheikh received a Master's degree in Education and a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Maryland. Currently, he teaches at the College of Dentistry, Howard University and resides with his wife and 5 children in Catonsville, MD.

Ayman Nassar

Founder of Islamic Leadership Institute of America, a leadership education and development institute serving youth, families and organizations. Among his activities is coaching and mentoring youth. He holds two Master degrees in Engineering Mgmt, Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering and several certifications in leadership and management. He has held many counseling sessions with married couples and youth over the past decade. He can be reached at ayman@islamicleadership.orgor 443.538.4121

Ahmed Hamdy

Dr. Hamdy has practiced medicine in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, a young medical professional in the field of pediatrics. He has a passion for youth development and brings years of experience dealing with thousands of young people as a medical professional over the past decade.

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Please note you must be 16 in order to attend this class. Random auditing and checking is possible, failure to report the truthful age could result in dismissal of future ILIA programs. If you are under 16 and wish to attend this class, we will require your parent or guardian to email us at ss@islamicleadership.org

ILIA prohibits  discrimination  against  any  member  of  the Islamic Leadership Institute community on  the  basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a veteran. ILIA will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with Islamic Shariyah and applicable  federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

For more information about the Islamic Leadership Institute of America email us at info@islamicleadership.org

The value of the art and science of systems engineering & project management on product development projects

Speaker:
Ayman Nassar

Date:
Feb 25, 2012

Time:
10 am - 2 pm

Location:
National Electronics Museum (NEM)
1745 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
410-765-0230
http://www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org

Abstract:
In this discussion the speaker will share the value that systems engineering brings to a project, and how it could eliminate rework, improve quality and achieve sustainable products with large residual value. The seminar will allow for a mock hands on product development effort where the participants will break down into a number of development teams working on the delivery of a new product.

Speaker:
Ayman Nassar has been an IEEE member since 1989 as a student. He holds a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University and a Masters degree in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He has held several technical and managerial new product design roles at Acer, Fujitsu, Northrop Grumman, RPM Consulting, Ericsson and IBM. He offers independent technology management consulting in areas of systems engineering, project management and business planning, and works for Enterprise Community Partners. He is a social entrepreneur and founder of ILIA, a leadership development institute for youth, families and professionals. He can be reached at http://www.linkedin.com/in/aymannassar

To register visit this link
http://ewh.ieee.org/r2/baltimore/continuing_education/Ayman_Nassar_Systems_Engineering.htm

Wheel Chairs

Several organizations offer wheelchairs for those in need. Some urls with more details below.

http://www.lifenets.org/wheelchair/

http://www.mobility-advisor.com/wheelchair-donations.html

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/for/2749242093.html

http://www.reacharide.org is a one-stop information source for people with disabilities, older adults, those with limited English proficiency, and low-income commuters.
REACHARIDE.ORG or call 1 855 732 2427

Courtesy of sister April, Mona, Lana and Eman

NASA Goddard - "The Accidental Observatory,"

Gerald Soffen Lecture Series: Dr. Tim Livengood – The Accidental Observatory

The Accidental Observatory
Come and discover how scientists and engineers work together to add exciting tasks to spacecraft already in space. Invite your friends, neighbors, and anyone else who would enjoy hearing Goddard planetary astrophysicist Dr. Tim Livengood speak at the latest installment of the Soffen Lecture Series, "The Accidental Observatory," at the Goddard Visitor Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.

In 2005, NASA launched a daring spacecraft mission called Deep Impact. It was designed to accelerate into and impact a comet to blow out a plume of material. Studying this material would increase understanding of what comets are made from.

The Deep Impact spacecraft consisted of two parts, the impactor that was vaporized and the remaining flyby component that sailed into space, past the comet, collecting data along the way. After the remaining spacecraft gathered the information on the celestial object, the data-collecting spacecraft continued on its journey around the Sun. The journey continues.

NASA called on the scientific community to submit ideas for a new use of Deep Impact for research projects and scientific studies. The story that developed was one of how inventive scientists and engineers conceived a new life for a veteran spacecraft to explore our solar system and to chart a path towards someday exploring other solar systems. The spacecraft has looked at distant worlds. It has looked at comets. It has looked at Earth. And Deep Impact could do it all again. Come to the lecture on Thursday, December 8 to hear all of the details.

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the lecture will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Space is limited. Please register in advance by visiting the Gerald Soffen Lecture Series Web page.

During his 30-year NASA career, Dr. Gerald Soffen (1926-2000) led the science team for NASA's Viking program, was Director of Life Sciences at NASA Headquarters, Project scientist for NASA's Earth Observing System, and created NASA Academy, NASA's premiere leadership training internship. The Viking 2 lander was posthumously named after Dr. Soffen and a crater on Mars was named "Soffen." He was best known, however, for his passion for inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

UMBC Hosts Innovation Nation:Startup Success

This is a 3-part event: (DOORS OPEN AT 7P - NETWORK & meet members of the CNN special!

1. 7:35p - Brief Q & A discussion with members of the CNN documentary & guests!

  
Wayne Sutton          Hank Williams

2. 8p - CNN screening (8p-9p) which documents 8 people leaving their families behind for a summer to pitch their startups in Silicon Valley. You'll see the challenges they face and observe valuable insight on how to be a successful startup in the tech space.

3. 9:05p - A panel discussion and live tv taping (9p-10:15p) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Academic 4 Building, 1st floor Lecture Hall (campus map)! The fully-produced, 3 camera tv taping happens immediately after the CNN viewing and will also be webcasted live. The panel will share their thoughts on the CNN documentary and quickly move into in a discussion about startups, entrepreneurship, strategies to increase more minority tech startups and ideas on how to be successful in today's economic climate!

AGENDA: 
7pm - Doors open! Time to network with others & meet those in CNN special!
7:35pm - Informal discussion with individuals who are in the CNN documentary
8p-9p - LIVE broadcast of CNN special 
9-10:15p - LIVE webcast and formal, moderated panel discussion!


http://marioarmstrongpresents.eventbrite.com

Job Fairs - UMUC

IT Job Fair
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
4–8 p.m.UMUC Inn and Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783
www.umuc.edu/itjobfair <http://www.umuc.edu/itjobfair>

Human Resources Job Fair
Saturday, November 5, 2011
10 a.m.–2 p.m. UMUC Inn and Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783
www.umuc.edu/hrjobfair <http://www.umuc.edu/hrjobfair> 

Guest Speaker at Dar Al-Taqwa, 10/28-10/29/2011 - Murphy

Gwynn Oak Islamic Community Masjid Construction

Gwynn Oak Islamic Community (GIC) is building a new masjid from the ground up and needs our help. To make donations check a check to  Melvin Bilal 4012 springdale ave. baltimore, md 21207, payable to Gwynn Oak Islamic Community Center.


Visit there website for more information at gwynnoakmasjid.org

Interfaith youth for Climate Justice, December 20, 2011

Assalam Alaykum sisters/brothers,

Interfaith youth for Climate Justice is seeking 7-10 Muslim youth to participate in a free year-long program designed to connect students to nature through their faith tradition; increase their understanding of climate change, including its impact on social justice; contribute to local climate change mitigation activities; and empower the students to take action in their congregations towards greater sustainability. Parents and students can log in quickly to www.IYCJ.org to learn more about the program, ask questions, and download an application form. Please feel free to contact me with any further inquiries.

I am counting on your partnership to share this program with your community and cause an abundance of participation.

Best regards,

--
Iqbal Khaiy
Program Associate
Interfaith Youth for Climate Justice
www.IYCJ.org
202 664 7884

The Oral History of Afghan Americans, Sat Oct 22, 2011

Washington, DC's Mayor Gray issues a Proclamation honoring October as America's Islamic Heritage month in the District.

 

America’s Islamic Heritage Museum & Cultural Center

 

 

 In Celebration of October as America’s Islamic Heritage Month

 

 

The Oral History of Afghan Americans

Saturday, October 22^th 2011

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

With opening Quran recitation and remarks by  

 

Qari Samiullah Safi and Imam Zia Makhdoom

 

 

Followed by Shared Stories on

 

“Coming to America, Students and Scholarships”

 

“Starting a Business, Making a Name”

&

“Forming a Community, Finding an Imam”

 

  

Guest presenters include:

Dr. Daoud Nassimi, Mr. Haris Tarin, Afghan Academy Representative, and Mustafa Center Representative

 

 

America’s Islamic Heritage Museum

2315 Martin Luther King Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20020

202 841-9386

International Food Festival

International Food Festival at ICM

As you know, ICM will be holding the annual international food festival on Saturday, October 1st, inshallah, from 11am till 3pm.  This is a fun community event that serves the extremely important dual purpose of bringing the community together and also allowing our neighbors to get to know us better.  

For details visit http://www.icomd.org

Columbia Foundation Annual Dinner, Wed Oct 26th, 6pm

The Columbia Foundation's Annual Dinner  Wednesday, October 26, 2011 PRESENTING SPONSOR   Ten Oaks Ballroom    Clarksville, Maryland 6:00 PM

Please join us for an exciting evening  as we present the first annual Columbia Foundation Leadership Council Award.

ICNA Youth Conference, ISB Oct 15th, 2011

MCC Seniors' Gathering, Oct 8th, 2011

We would like to remind you that your MCC Senior Program is meeting on October 8, from 2:00PM- to 4:30 PM.  In shaa Allah, we have a great program for you. Starting from:

•  Our delicious buffet,
• followed by a walkathon led by our fitness guru, our own sister Fariha.
• Dr. Ibrahim Al Samanoudi, A top expert in the Field of Pain Management, will explore with us, especially with the cold coming, innovative  ways to reduce our sufferings and pains
• Our own Chairman, Dr. A. Zahoor will treat us to a wonderful story of the origin of Islam in India.

We look forward to seeing you on October 8

Scholarships for those 16+

Provided By:

Citizens Bank / Charter One Bank

Deadline:

September 16, 2011

Type of Award:

Scholarship

Amount:

$7500

Awards Available:

20

Website:

https://citizensbanktrufitgoodcitizenscholarship.com/

Description:

The TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship is available to students ages 16 and above who reside or attend school in one of the following states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ohio, or Michigan. To be considered, you must upload a video (90 seconds or less) or essay (500 words or less), with an optional photo, explaining how you get involved in your community. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. to be eligible for this award.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

There is one (1) Grand Prize of $7,500, four (4) First Prizes of $5,000 and 15 Second Prizes of $1,500. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

May 2011 in a Snippet

• Youth Project Mgmt Competition for YPM 201 (Cost Mgmt) held on May 1st, 2011.
• ILIA Receives 501c(3) tax exemption on May 5th, 2011.
• Two new students join EmpowerOne leadership mentoring program.

April 2011 in a Snippet

Launched ILIA's 1st Youth Spring Break Camp: iLead:

•  iLead (i Lead through Eman & Application of the Dean) is a weeklong camp focusing on 5 traits: Mission, Motivation, Patience, Courage, Taqwa
•  24 registered campers ranging in age from 8 to 15
•  Guest speakers included: Mohamed Abutaleb, Imam Okasha Kameni, Imam Mahmoud Abdelhady, and Dr. Yassine Daoud
•  Sports and group activities
•  Awards for outstanding campers who exemplified leadership skills & 5 traits

Quran One Radio - iPhones, iPads, iPod

An update from our dear brother Imam Moustafa Zayed

With the blessing of Allah (SWT), Quran One Radio, the sister station of Islam One Radio, is now available as a free streaming application on all iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches.

Quran One Radio provides the best recitations of the best Quran reciters 24 hours a day. You could listen to Quran One Radio live at www.islamoneradio.com by clicking on the link on the menu bar on the top.

Please forward this e-mail to your friends and spread the word about both stations insha Allah.

Jazakum Allahu Khairun

Visit ILIA's website at http://www.islamicleadership.org

Youth Communications Platform Hold First Fundraising Dinner

Alhamedellah with the grace of Allah (SWT), Mafiq Foundation's EPC Platform has held its first public fund raising dinner on Sunday May 15th, 2011. EPC which has been in existence for over a decade has been a well established platform for the youth to express their thoughts on various Islamic values and events around them. Over the years EPC has introduced an annual essay competition that resulted in hundreds of essay submissions, dozens of which have been published in three volumes. The platform expanded to include a multimedia and poster component, as well as an annual debate.

For full details about EPC please visit http://epc.mafiq.org/

Their latest book can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/islaleadinsto-20/detail/1456538926

First Islamic Heritage Museum Opens in the Nations Capital

With the grace of Allah (SWT) for the first time ever an Islamic Heritage Museum opens its doors in Washington DC. After nearly a decade of having a mobile Islamic Heritage Museum, Amir Muhammad, the founder of America's first Islamic History Museum has found a home for his unique collections of historical artifacts.

Br. Amid Nashid Muhammad ibn West, is a well-known businessman and published poet. He converted to Islam in 1974, and he is the author of the well-known book "Muslims in America: Seven Centuries of History, Collections and Stories of American Muslims". The book was first published in 1998, and written so he can leave his children, grandchildren and the general public a clearer picture of America's rich Islamic heritage.

Br. Muhammad is currently the president of Collections and Stories of American Muslims, a non-profit organization which provided the traveling exhibit and museum. When asked about the new museum, Br. Ayman Nassar, president of ILIA mentioned "It is a first step that needed to be taken a long time ago by the Muslim ummah in America to understand their past and have a vision for the future". Br. Ayman mentions "I have read brother Muhammad's book back in 2001, and have found it not only intriguing and educational but fascinating, I think the book is a must read for every Muslim living in America, it is simple, to the point and I recommend it to youth that I teach and coach on weekends, as part of their Islamic studies curriculum". 

America’s Islamic Heritage Museum opened its doors on April 30th, 2011 and is located at 2313 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20020 , and details of the hours of operation can be found by contacting 202 678-6906

Muslims in America can be purchased online from here http://astore.amazon.com/islaleadinsto-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=4  to support the project.

ILIA Receives 501c(3) Tax Exemption Determination

Alhamedellah, with the grace of Allah (SWT) ILIA has received its letter of determination from the IRS stating its tax exemption status. The IRS has determined that ILIA's work and mission qualifies the organization to be exempt from Federal income tax under section 501c(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to ILIA are deductible under section 170 of the Code. ILIA is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts.

ILIA is also further classified as a public charity, alhamedellah since its inception in 2009 ILIA has been providing financial aid to all its programs and through the generous donations it received has been able to sponsor programs at area homeless shelters and low income populations for leadership development and training. ILIA offers financial aid to all its students who qualify. Information on ILIA's financial aid policy can be found at http://www.islamicleadership.org/policies/

All contributions made to ILIA since its inception are tax deductible and the effective date of exemption is June 24, 2009. Donors may wish to check with their tax advisor on how to receive deductions for tax years prior to the date of this announcement.

ILIA is a tax deductible 501c(3) education, research, religious and public charity non-profit organization. Please continue to support ILIA's mission through donating online at this link http://www.islamicleadership.org/donate/

ILIA Discusses Repentance at Loyola Blakefield School

ILIA's founder Ayman Nassar joined Rabbi Ilyse, Director, Kramer of the Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, and Pastor Pat Goodman, Youth Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church  at Loyola Blakefield School to discuss the concept of Repentance in the three faiths of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Loyola Blakefield, an all boys middle and high school, invited three leaders for the three faiths as part of their Lent season educational programming on March 30th, 2010. The event was attended by 970, three of whom are Muslim.

The event started with an introduction by Joe Cordella, Director of Campus Ministry where he shared the mission of a Loyola Blakefield student. Principal, Antony Day ended the program  by thanking the guests and students, after a short reflection and summary by Fr. Tim Brown.

March 2011 in a Snippet

Hold Leadership in Research on Saturday March 26th, 2011

• 96 students from 3 (VA, MD, DE) states and DC
• Students as old as 60 and as young as 9
• Families, infants, newly wed couples, teens and mid-age adults
• New York Hall of Science, Museum of Moving Image & Central Park
• Pre-recorded interviews, documentaries, Quran, motivational speeches, halaqas and team competitions
• Football, free time, all you can eat dinner, lunch and breakfast

Speaking to 970 Young Men at Loyola Bakerfield College, Wednesday March 30th, 2011

• 970 middle and high school students at Loyola Bakersfield Catholic school in Towson
• Brief discussion on repentance, Allah's attributes and forgiveness

EmpowerOne, March 2011

• ILIA's fifth student joins EmpowerOne

Leader to Mankind

• Accounting 101 class completed in April alhamedellah
• 6 sessions, 8 students, 1 shelter

Mission Excellence

• Two new students, tutoring in math

Sharing the Mission

• Sponsored Howard County's Community Action Council Food Bank
• Sponsored DC MIST 2011 Business Venture Competition Awards (8 weeks paid internship at ILIA - 1st place ($250 value); 2 free ILIA classes - 2nd place ($120 value); 1 free ILIA class - 3rd place ($75 value))
• Sponsored Metro Washington Quran Recitation Competition (MWQRC 2011)

Community Support

• $200 zakat donation to a head of household who lost her job this month

Joint Programs

• Teamed with an intern from University of Maryland
• Recorded a teen talk show on the Egyptian revolution
• Proposal to be submitted to Good Morning America and other programs to promote teen awareness and interest in news programming 

Various Scholarships

ILIA is not responsible for the accuracy of information in any of these links, not for its adherence to Islamic values. A AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves. Academic Competitiveness Grant For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school. Actuarial Diversity Scholarship For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. American Copy Editors Society Scholarship Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. AORN Foundation Scholarship For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. AWG Minority Scholarship For Women Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. AXA Achievements Scholarship Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state. B Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field. Best Buy Scholarship For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. Burger King Scholars Program For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school. C CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. D Davidson Fellows Scholarship Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. Dell Scholars Program For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Discovery Scholarship Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school. E Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. EMPOWER Scholarship Award Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. F Fulbright Scholar Program Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research. Future Engineers Scholarship Program For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance. G Gates Millenium Scholarship Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money. Google Anita Borg Scholarship For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. H Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs.

J Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund To increase diverse students' access to talent development opportunities through teacher training. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. K KFC Colonel's Scholars Program For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. L Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. M McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. N National Achievement Scholarship Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students. National Black Police Association Scholarships For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas. National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. National SMART Grant Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more. P PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. R Ron Brown Scholar Program Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. S Siemen Competition Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. T Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. Tri-Delta Scholarships For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement,community service, academics, and more. Tylenol Scholarship For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities. U United Negro College Fund Scholarships Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled. USDA/1890 National Scholars Program For students seeking a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. V Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. W William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field. Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. X Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technnology.

Youth Development Center Project Plan

Join the finalists of the Youth Project Management course YPM 201 as they discuss project plans for a new youth community center in Baltimore City. Six youth project managers will present 6 project plans for the development of a leadership development center in Baltimore City. Each participant will have 10 minutes to share the details of her/his plan and why it is a recommended choice.

Come witness the excitement as professional judges determine which plan meets the needs the best !!

Attendance is free, and dinner will be served inshaa Allah. However we can not accept walkins, you must register for free to attend.

RSVP Here : http://ypm201.eventbrite.com/

When: Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Where: Dar Al-Taqwa, Ellicott City

Tentative agenda:
5:00pm Asr
5:30pm Start competition - Each project manager has 10 minutes to present.
6:30pm Dinner
7:15pm Announce winners
7:30pm Maghrieb
8:00pm Adjourn