KFC Brings Back $20,000 Twitter Scholarship Promotion

KFC has brought back its $20,000 Twitter scholarship promotion for the second year, awarding $20,000 to the high school senior who sends the winning message via the popular social media site. This year’s KFC Colonel’s Scholars program application process requires a photo entry. The deadline is December 8, 2011.

KFC brings back Twitter scholarship promotion

Top 50 Events for Young Entrepreneurs | Under30CEO

In case you didn’t know…I am BIG on entrepreneurship for young people. The skills they develop are invaluable and the impact on their communities is immeasurable. Here are some pretty cool events listed on one of my favorite blogs by young people for young entrepreneurs. Top 50 Events for Young Entrepreneurs | Under30CEO

3 Expensive Myths About College [MSN Money]

Great info in these two articles. I see way too many parents and students falling for this stuff.

MSN Money: 3 college myths that will cost you

MSN Money: Costly college myths, part 2

What Kind of Car Would Your Mom or Dad Buy You?

Would your mom or dad buy you a $360,000 car? Diddy did for his son, Justin. How do you say thanks for that?!

The Craziest Purchases By The World’s Five Richest Rappers

Operation HOPE Raises Nearly A Billion Dollars for Underserved Communities

Here’s an excerpt from a news release I just read on Operation HOPE. This is a staggering accomplishment.

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In continuing its mission to help under-resourced individuals build wealth globally, financial literacy and economic empowerment, nonprofit Operation HOPE, Inc. (HOPE) celebrated its 19th anniversary, announcing that it has cumulatively raised and directed nearly $1 billion in support of low-income communities in the U.S. and worldwide…

You can read the entire news release here.

Girls Going Places® – $30,000 In Prizes for Teen Girl Entrepreneurs

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America announces Final Call for 2010 Nominations for Girls Going Places® Program

“This annual Guardian initiative is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and are making a difference in their schools and communities. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college.”

Program details and nomination forms for the competition can be found at www.girlsgoingplaces.com and online at YouTube, MySpace and Facebook (Keyword: GirlsGoingPlaces).

MTV: A Thin Line – Campaign to Fight Digital Abuse

Thanks @MTV. I have personally heard from dozens of young people who have been digitally abused. It sucks. Seriously.

In order to help deal with the problem MTV has a new multi-year initiative called A Thin Line to empower America’s youth to identify, respond to and stop the spread of digital abuse. Digital abuse is an emerging issue that includes behaviors like sexting, cyberbullying, and digital dating abuse.

A Thin Line