We did a lot of great work last weekend making plans for the project.  If you weren't able to make it, please get in touch with Lisa (lisa@crossroads4kids.org) for detailed updates and to see what else you can do to help.

LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS: We'll be working with the Pencil Project (www.pencilfoundation.org) among other organizations once we get to Nashville.

RESEARCH: The Research Team did some great work looking at additional partner organizations.  They will be contacting these organizations so that we can find more places to do community service in Nashville.

FUNDRAISING: The Fundraising Team brainstormed more ideas about how to raise money for our trip.  They worked with Shira from the Crossroads Development Team on the idea of a Cardboard Sled Derby.  Teams of four will pay to enter their cardboard sleds in a race that we will organize.  More details to come!

MEDIA: The Media Team developed their plans for our project web site, as well as how we will document our trip.  They have some great plans for a video that will represent our experience.

LOGISTICS: The Logistics Team planned the route we will take to Nashville, including places we will stop and do activities.

Our next big event isn't until March.  Make sure you're in touch with your Project Managers in the meantime.  We have lots of work to do, but it's coming together.  You are all doing a phenomenal job using all of the skills that you've learned with C5 to put together a great project!

To learn more about Nashville and how the people were affected by the floods, check out these videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwCGz1vSh_M

http://vimeo.com/15643219

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFjaQoOdJvI

Applicants must be female high school seniors and meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the U.S. for the 2011-2012 academic year. International students are eligible to apply as long as they intend to be enrolled at a local university
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related program
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology

• Four-year, renewable scholarship to cover tuition and fees.
• Scholarship range: $7,000 - $15,000 per year
• Yawkey Advisor for each student to provide support throughout their four years of college.
• Opportunities Fund - flexible financial supports to allow Scholars to participate in enriching activities and meet
• other academic needs in order to achieve their full potential in college.
• Resources and network to help Scholars achieve their full potential

Are you on track for applying to colleges?  Here is a timeline to make sure you're getting things done.

December:

• Finish your applications including Teacher Recommendations and School Reports
• Try to submit your applications far before the deadline

• Continue scholarship searches
• Continue applying for scholarships and meet deadlines