Congratulations to the winners of the Born in ‘93 Zinch Scholarship and Easy as Pi III Zinch Scholarship!
We congratulate Katelyn Hertel on winning the Born in ‘93 Zinch Scholarship!
More about Katelyn:
“Hey! My name is Katelyn Hertel (but mostly everyone calls me Katy). I love to play sports, but the ones that I actually compete in include, gymnastics, cheerleading, and track. I also enjoy volunteering at some of my church’s functions, the local middle school library, and at other community events. I hope to become even more involved in my school, church, and community in the next few years, and I cannot wait to see what they will bring!”
Check back soon to see more about Katelyn and her winning experience!
It’s as easy as 3.142… Just ask Arpan Prabhu our Easy as Pi III Zinch Scholarship Winner!
Congratulations Arpan!
Here is a little more about Arpan:
“Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it is the fuel of my existence. I am an inquisitive person who enjoys 
thinking and approaching problems from different angles. As such, my pastimes include chess and reading mystery novels. Curiosity has also precipitated my interest in science/business and the innovations that, when used simultaneously, both disciplines can bring. I have, if you will, gotten my feet wet already; I volunteer at the local hospital and keep online subscriptions to business magazines.”
Don’t forget to apply for the Easy as Pi V Zinch Scholarship! The deadline is today 30!
Also check back on Sunday to see the winner of the Digital Portfolio Scholarship!
Congratulations
Kumesh Aroomoogan winner of the
Do No Evil Zinch Scholarship! Kumesh is an Investment
Banker hopeful. Kumesh plans on attending CUNY Business school but hopes to transfer to a more prestigious school such as University of Pennsylvania (Wharton). Here is more about Kumesh’s winning experience:
When/where did you hear about Zinch and the “Do No Evil Zinch Scholarship”?
One of my teacher recommended Zinch to me. I heard about the “Do No Evil Zinch Scholarship” when Zinch.com matched up my profile with certain scholarships based on my interests.
What was your reaction when you found out that you had won the “Do No
Evil Zinch Scholarship”?
“O my god, my first scholarship!!”
What was your parents reaction?
“Wow!!! Congrats!! I’m so proud of you!”
How are you more than a test score?
Participation in my community while attending student government
meetings on regular basics; trying to benefit the environment,
symbolize myself as more than a test score.
Good luck Kumesh!
Congratulations are in order for Noah Hutton! Winner of the Easy as Pi II Scholarship! Noah is a hardworking student from Maryland and is involved in an array of activities including school plays, track and field, tech crew, student body government and an environmental education competition. Noah is planning to graduate this upcoming year but has not decided which college he will attend. We wish him luck in his pursuits!
Here is a little more about Noah:
What was your reaction when you found out that you had won the “Easy as Pi II Scholarship”?
Shock and disbelief.
What was your parents reaction?
They thought it was a scam.
What is one outrageous (as in crazy, impulsive, dangerous, etc…) thing you want to do before you die?
I have always wanted to learn how to surf and/or travel the world studying exotic ecosystems and animals.
How are you more than a test score?
I consider myself a well rounded student. I participate in over 5 clubs, all of my school’s plays that I am able to, and I am my school’s top runner. None of these things show up when looking at my GPA and SAT score, which are effected negatively and positively by everything I do.
Thanks to everyone that participated. Congratulations and Good luck Noah!
We are happy to announce the Do No Evil Business Scholarship and the Super Student Stimulus Scholarship winners!
Congratulations to Kumesh Aroomoogan winner of the Do No Evil Business Scholarship!
Here is a little about our winner:
“Alright my name is Kumesh. I’m going into my senior year at the Academy of Finance & Enterprise. I’m trying to find the perfect college yet finding ways to pay for that college. I’m was an intern at SIFMA and after work and on the weekends, I just hang out with my friends, going to the movies, or just relaxing at home. I’m passionate about Finance [Investment Banking], which I’m hoping to purse an excellent education in order to accomplish that goal. So yeah, that’s the 20 seconds of me or..maybe less =]”
And congratulations to the Super Student Joseph Almeida winner of the Super Student Stimulus Scholarship!
Our winners bio:
“Hola! or Hello. My name is Joseph Almeida and I am a current college student at Cal Poly Pomona seeking 
for success and triumph in my education. I am a student that is always busy dealing with many extra curriculum activities including AIAS, Hermanos Unidos, Cal Poly Rose Float, ASI team, welcome week leader, and a future tutor. As a high school student, I took various college classes and currently have more than 200 units and can be considered a junior in college. I am majoring in architecture and plan to attend graduate school in New York, with the help of organizations such as Zinch!”
Congratulations to Kumesh and Joseph!
Be sure to check back on Monday to see the winners of the Born in ‘93 Zinch Scholarship and the Easy as Pie III Zinch Scholarship!
Meet the winner of the Pwnd Computer Science Zinch Scholarship: Randy Inglefield!
Randy is an inspiring game designer that has plans of opening his own game company. These aspirations push Randy to work hard, which is exactly what he has done. Graduating a year early Randy plans to attend The University of Advancing Technology. Were glad our scholarship could help him on his way.
When/where did you hear about Zinch?
We found Zinch when we did an internet search for scholarships quite a few months ago.
What was your reaction when you found out that you had won the Pwnd Computer Science Zinch Scholarship?
I thought “Wow – that’s great, it’s a beginning.”
What was your parents’ reaction?
My grandma was kind of surprised that “it really works.” She was pretty happy too.
What is one outrageous (as in crazy, impulsive, dangerous, etc…) thing you want to do before you die?
I want to have my own video game company. (It sounds crazy and outrageous if you don’t have any money or any training yet!)
Congratulations Randy! Were here at Zinch are honored to help students reach their dreams. Good luck!
We are excited to announce our Pwnd Computer Science Zinch Scholarship and our Easy as Pie II Zinch Scholarship winners!
Congratulations to Randy Inglefield for winning the Pwnd Computer Science Zinch Scholarship.
Here is a little bit about him:
“Creative, somewhat hyperactive (ADHD), video game enthusiast. Mom disappeared early, dad unknown, my brother and I have grown up on a farm with my widowed grandma who is just about out of money. I work part-time to help (so not many extra-curricular activities) but it won’t be enough for college. Am graduating HS a year early so no SAT yet, but am pre-accepted to a great (and expensive!) game development college where I will learn to design games that are just fun, educational games maybe for disadvantaged kids, and even games that help teach disabled people to use their prosthetic limbs.”
Congratulations to Noah Hutton for winning the Easy as Pie II Zinch Scholarship!
Here is a little more information about Noah:
“My name is Noah Hutton. I like to get as involved as I can while still keeping my sanity. I am involved in all 
of my school plays, I am a member of my schools tech crew, and a member of The International Thespian Society. I was awarded my schools award for Best Tech Work of the year. Next year I will be my envirothon’s team captain, my senior class treasurer and an ITS officer. I am also very involved in my school’s athletic programs. I have participated in J.V. football, varsity track and field, and varsity cross country. I am my school’s top runner. My family is also involved in foster care.”
Congratulations to Randy and Noah! And thank you everyone for participating!
Be sure to check back next Tuesday to see the winners of the Do No Evil and Super Student Stimulus Scholarships!
We are grateful to our Zinch students and know no better way to show it than scholarships. So, we would like to invite you all to join us for a little fun in our Creative Genius Scholarship.
We are looking for the top THREE creative geniuses. For this scholarship we will award three $1,000 winners. The deadline is Monday, Nov 30, midnight MDT. The winner will be announced here the following Friday, Dec 4. This scholarship is open to ANYONE who would like to participate.
This scholarship requires you do two things: post an image or video PLUS a link to your zinch profile on our Zinch Facebook Fan Page.
You can post either an image or video that displays how creative you are. This could be a film you made, a piece of your artwork, some of your photography, etc., or it could be a photograph of something that you made, did, or otherwise. Or you can just make a video telling us why you are a creative genius.
You can pretty much do whatever you want as long as it is in video or picture format and reflects your creative genius.
Of the three winners we choose:
- 1 will be a high school genius
- 1 will be a college/grad school genius
- And the 3rd winner will be whomever has the most “likes” to their post when the judging occurs.
How to participate…
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There may be a lot of things looking grim about college (acceptance, tuition, student loans) but the good news is that smart applicants have more and better choices. As you begin to turn in your college applications for next fall remember some of these tips to being smarter about your college applications.
1. Apply as early as possible. Many colleges read applications as they come in. As you can imagine deadline day sees a lot of applications. Allow your application to be set apart by arriving early.
2. Try to keep C’s off your transcript. C’s tend to have the pop off the page effect for admissions officers. If you plan to take an AP course but think you will probably get a C, don’t take the course. It is better to keep as many A’s and B ‘s on your transcript as possible.
3. Visit the campus of the school you would like to attend. Colleges keep record of students who come for campus visits. This shows you are proactively looking into the college. Plus you get to see the campus and get a better feel as to if it is the right school for you.
4. Have a stranger critique your essay. They will more easily be able to tell you where you need improvement. If you are writing about what makes you unique or different ask your closet friends what they think. They can probably give you a better idea of what makes you special.
5. Think outside the box when writing your essay. Admissions officers see loads of essays that talk about world peace, the best parents or scoring the winning goal that if you choose a topic like this your essay will have to be perfect. Write about something that you have a passion about, don’t write about what you think the admissions committee wants to hear. By being yourself, you will stand out and have a better chance at acceptance.
To read some more interesting tips on getting accepted and choosing a college, check out this article.
The day to get all your Christmas gifts has got to be on Black Friday which is the day after Thanksgiving. Finding the killer deals on all the gifts you plan to buy will save you so much money. There are some easy steps to follow as you prepare to get all there is to get out of Black Friday.
First. Decide what is that you want to purchase. Decide what you want to get mom, dad, the sibling and maybe your BF or GF. If you know what you are after you can hunt down the best price. Be sure to do this for you more expensive gifts, these are the ones you want to get for cheaper.
Second. Go online and search “Black Friday Ads” or “Black Friday Deals.” You will see a number of sites that will provide listings of all sorts of stores Black Friday deals. Be sure to look through the ads for the stores within your shopping area. Search specifically for the items on your predetermined list. Maybe you will even get some inspiration on what to get someone. You can also give these Web sites your email address and they will notify you when new ads come in.
Third. Once you have identified the stores that have the best deals for each of your items find out their store hours. Many times for Black Friday stores will open in the middle of the night or early in the morning. This may not sound like the most fun, but just think about all the money you can save by sacrificing a little sleep.
Fourth. Make it fun! Take some friends or family along. If you have to wait outside a store take some blankets, hot chocolate and some card games for entertainment. Maybe you’ll come away from the experience with some good shopping fight stories. You never know what people will do for a killer deal.
