2013 S.M.B. Scholarship Application Process Begins

The 2013 S.M.B. Scholarship application is complete and ready for distribution.  All New York City Public High Schools were targetted this year, not just those who had specific majors as we have done in the past.  We decided this year to send to every single one, 438 high schools in the five boroughs although we always honored specific requests for applications from all schools.

There was some delay in the distribution of the applications due to the organizing of volunteers and recent snow storm in the east coast but the task will be completed.  All schools should have received their copies by the week of  Feb. 18th via U.S.P.S.

Thank you to all volunteers for generously giving of their times.  We had an amazing bunch of very young people who should be recognized for their incredible maturity and dedication to our organization despite their age.  A very special thank you to confirmation candidates from St. Joseph Patron R.C. Church, including John C., Justin F. and Pedro I.  Congratulations on your upcoming  confirmation!

Nathan R. typing Brooklyn HS addresses

Nicolas Torres, our youngest volunteer,
putting stamps on envelops

Daniella Plasencia completing the typing of
Manhattan HS addresses

You can obtain a copy from the college advisor at your school or can request a copy via email directly to SMBS2010@aol.com. 

The scholarship will run between February 1st to April 9th.  Please read directions carefully and submit all requested documents post marked by APRIL 9th to be considered.    

Best of Luck!!! 

The First Peer & Mentor Support Activity for 2013

On Thursday, January 10 board member Jessica Morales facilitated our first peer & mentor activity of the new year, 2013.  The activities started with dinner at Good Stuff diner off 14th street NYC followed by an off broadway show, Fuerza Bruta.

As you already know, the scholarship was created to provide financial support to selected recepients.  With time, we realized that S.M.B.S. wasn't just a scholarship, it became a support system for our students.   

The Peer and Mentor Support program was created for cultural enrichment and most importantly social support.  It provides a forum where current scholars can share with each other their college experiences. and former scholars can provide guidance to the younger scholars.  Our board members have been taking turns in facilitating the activities, which has resulted in providing their guidance and support to our scholars.  

Thank you again Jessica Morales for volunteering to spend time with our scholars.  Congratulations to our scholars for completing their fall semester and entering their spring semester.  And, to our former scholars, thank you for continuing to be part of our S.M.B.S. family.  



Left to right - Scholars: Alex M. (2012), Richard B. (2009), Christine R. (2008) &

 Jennifer M. (2011)



Dinner at Good Stuff diner NYC

 

Fuerza Bruta NYC standing room





Jessica Morales, Board Member since 2011