Future Focus x Reach Series | "Get in Your Scholarship Bag" Registration Form

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Hello - thank you for your interest in Future Focus x Reach Series "Get in Your Scholarship Bag. It is a joy support you in your journey with the hopes that you can take these skills and create your own wins! Our sessions will take place every Wednesday from 6:30PM - 7:30PM Note that sessions can range from an hour to an hour and half.

We start Thursday, July 18th, 2024 and commence the following Thursday's until Thursday, August 1st, 2024.

What you gain:

Recognition: Earn a certificate to celebrate your achievement!
Connections: Meet other motivated students and professionals.
Expert Tips: Get insider advice from a scholarship-winning pro.
New Skills: Boost your writing, research, and application game.
Stand Out: Make your resume shine for college and job applications.
Career Boost: Enhance your job prospects with valuable skills and experiences.
Confidence: Feel empowered to go after and win scholarships.
Prizes: Join for the chance to win prizes and enjoy some refreshments each session.

What you will learn:

How to Win Big: Hear from a speaker who has won over $70,000 in scholarships!
Application Mastery: Navigate the application process with confidence.
Search Strategies: Find and apply for scholarships that suit you.
Leverage Opportunities: Use scholarships to open doors to other opportunities.

Meet Your Facilitators

Kwasi Adu-Poku

The Reach Series has a diverse background supporting students in their academic and personal development journeys. The speaker and founder, Kwasi Adu-Poku brings a wealth of experience in acquiring scholarships, having amassed over $70,000 for their undergraduate and master's studies. Additionally, they actively give back to the Jane-Finch community and conduct workshops across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on various life skills topics, utilizing narrative and storytelling techniques to engage and empower participants.

Taejah Noble

Taejah has almost 10 years of experience acquiring scholarship, amassing almost $100k in wins. She has a diverse background in public speaking, scholarship coaching, and scholarship judging. She is excited to combine her experience with Kwasi to support you in your journey.

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The information below is being collected to: better understand whom we are serving, tailor workshop, and keep you noted down to follow-up for upcoming opportunities. The only individuals that will have access is Taejah and Kwasi, our workshop facilitators.

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If you have never applied for scholarships or considered the option - what is something that has stopped you? *

I did not know I could apply for scholarships

I did not think I could qualify

I did not feel confident in applying

I did not know how to find opportunities

I thought I had to get into school first before starting

I thought I had to get high grades

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