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Day 1 YFA Bootcamp
We are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Your First Application Bootcamp 2025 Day 1
Time: Jul 1, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84594276826
Meeting ID: 845 9427 6826
YFA Bootcamp Day 1 Agenda
YFA Bootcamp Resources for Day 1 and 2
GETTING STARTED
Meet Your Facilitators
- Emmanuel Jackson, Scholarship Coach
- Sade Meeks (The Scholarship Junkie): $200,000+ in scholarships won, debt-free graduate
Your Goals for Today
- Understand how to find scholarships that fit YOU
- Build a personalized scholarship search strategy
- Create your first scholarship target list
Ground Rules
- Stay engaged and ask questions
- This is a safe learning space
- Focus on actionable strategies for YOUR success
PART 1: FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE
Myth Busting Session Learn the truth about common scholarship misconceptions
Types of Scholarships Available
How Scholarship Money Works
Application Formats You’ll Encounter
Spotting Legitimate vs. Scam Opportunities
Key Focus Areas for Scholarship Searches
PART 2: HANDS-ON SCHOLARSHIP HUNTING
Recommended Scholarship Databases
Live Demo: Building Your Scholarship List
Local Scholarship Deep Dive
Organization Systems
YOUR 3-DAY SUCCESS SYSTEM
Day 1: Search for scholarships (2 hour) – Use ONE method learned today
Day 2: Review and organize requirements/deadlines (1 hour)
Day 3: Complete applications (2-3 hours)
WRAP-UP & NEXT STEPS
Resources You’re Taking Home
- Scholarship Planner (digital)
- Database access links
- Tracking templates
Homework Assignment
- What are 3 things about your personality, that only you would know?
Coming Up: Day 2 Essay writing strategies and application mastery techniques
YFA Bootcamp Day 2 Agenda
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Day 2 YFA Bootcamp
We are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Your First Application Bootcamp 2025 Day 2
Time: Jul 2, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87626428451
Meeting ID: 876 2642 8451
YFA Bootcamp Day 2 Agenda
YFA Bootcamp Resources for Day 1 and 2
GETTING STARTED
Meet Your Facilitators
- Courtney Archie, Membership Operations Specialist
- Sade Meeks (The Scholarship Junkie): $200,000+ in scholarships won, debt-free graduate
Scholarship Essay Writing Fundamentals
How to Articulate Your “Personal Experiences”
- Making your essay stand out through authentic storytelling
- Identifying your unique experiences and perspectives
- Connecting personal experiences to scholarship themes
Showing and Not Just Telling: Creating a Compelling Narrative
- The difference between showing vs. telling in essay writing
- Techniques for vivid storytelling and engagement
- Workshop activities to transform statements into narratives
Addressing the Prompt Effectively with Clarity and Focus
- Deconstructing scholarship prompts
- Staying on topic while showcasing your strengths
- Common prompt types and response strategies
Tell Them Why It Matters: Context is Key
- Providing meaningful context for your experiences
- Connecting your story to broader impact and goals
- Making your achievements resonate with scholarship committees
RESOURCES PROVIDED
- Essay framework templates
- Sample scholarship essays for analysis
- Scholarship Essay Academy resource overview
Optional Office Hours
Topic: OFFICE HOURS: Your First Application Bootcamp
Time: Jul 3, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82824409324
Meeting ID: 828 2440 9324
Community Forum Access
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Recordings
Come Back Soon for Day 1 and 2 Recordings!