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   January 23, 2012         SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2012

   2012 Rev. Charles Lee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Application (Word)

   2012 Rev. Charles Lee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Application (pdf)

   2012 Wallace Leeper Memorial Book Scholarship Application (Word)

   2012 Wallace Leeper Memorial Book Scholarship Application (pdf)

   2012 Violet Parker Memorial Scholarship Application (Word)

   2012 Violet Parker Memorial Scholarship Application (pdf)

   2012 Clifton Morsell-Randolph Adams Memorial Scholarship

   Application (Word)

   2012 Clifton Morsell-Randolph Adams Memorial Scholarship

   Application (pdf)                    

                     Applications due April 2, 2012

  • LEAP Forward participates in the Calvert County, MD Local Scholarship Application                

  • The 2012 Calvert Local Scholarships Application allows Calvert County students the opportunity to apply for 26 local scholarships using one application form.  To access the guidelines, Provider List, and the 2012 Calvert LSA form; please go to www.somdcan.org, then click on the Calvert LSA tab.  Download and print the Guidelines and Provider List and then download the 2012 Calvert LSA fillable PDF form, complete online, print and follow instructions for the Calvert LSA Mail-In Packet.  Any questions, please contact Sonia K. Wagner at skwfinaid@comcast.net

 

 

                                                      November 11-13, 2011 

                                         College Tour of TSU in Nashville, TN

 
LEAP Forward holds its Scholarship Reception on July 16, 2011
            Press Release

 
 

 2011 Scholarships Announced

Wallace Leeper Memorial Scholarships

Huntingtown High School      $500.00 Book Scholarships

   Dashawn Torney                Stevenson University            

   Briana Wilkerson                 UMES                                    

   Pierce Jordan                     Temple University                  

   Jared Adams                      Shenandoah                            

 Patuxent High School             $500.00 Book Scholarships

   Tyler Austin                       Salisbury                                

   Daneya Boyd                      Salisbury                                

 Northern High School             $500.00 Book Scholarships

   Randl Dent                        VA Union                              

   Malik Tonkins                    GWU                                     

 Calvert High School               $500.00 Book Scholarships

   Tierra Cooke                     Husson University                 

   Turquoise Biscoe                UMES                                    

   Shameka Harvey                Stevenson                               

   Raneese Tyler                   Stevenson                               

   Latara Swann                    Morgan                                   

   Travon Long                     Stevenson                               

 * Pam Offer Memorial Scholarships Administered by LEAP Forward, Inc.

 Huntingtown High School

Sonya Crane*                    Towson  

Calvert High

Tiffany Toye*                   Morgan   

Current College Student

Kyle Hutlzer                      Yale

 Rev. Charles Lee, Sr. Memorial Scholarships Administered by LEAP Forward $1000.00 Scholarships

Northern High School

Jordan Paul Wilson            Seattle University                                           

Current College Students

Kelsey Edwards                 Lincoln Memorial                

Riddicia Mackall                 Howard      

                                                        

  •                                 ENGINEERING DAY
  • Engineering and College Prep Day held on April 3, 2011! at The Greater Bibleway Church located at 2300 Sixes Road Prince Frederick, Maryland.     Presentations! Panel Discussion!  Hands On Demonstrations!  Exhibits!  Youth Joined a panel of African American Engineers and other professionals who shared their knowledge and wisdom!   It's never too early to start preparing for a great future! 

  

                                                 

                      

                                         Engineers Burdette Wills, Baron Dill, Carlton Russell, Marseta Dill, Rhonda Thomas, Alma Thomas, Wilhemina Greene, Shannell Nero, Dr. Anthony Waul

  •                           COLLEGE TOUR 2011

  • College Tour for College Bound African American Young Men who are High School Juniors or Seniors; GPA at least 2.5; can present PSAT, SAT or ACT scores; considering an out-of-state University.  Location: Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. November 11-13, 2011

  •         College Tour Interest Application due 9/15/2011

                                 NEWSLETTER 2011

  • 3/11/2011  LEAP Forward Annual LEAPERS NEWSLETTER

  • 2/24/2011 Thank you note from Barstow Elementary!

  • 2/24/2011 Engineering Day at Barstow Elementary School  In support of National Engineering Week 60th Anniversary, Hundreds of students participated in this outreach activity as LEAP Forward provided  presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits!

                     SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 2011

  • LEAP Forward participates in the Calvert County, MD Local Scholarship Application                

  • The 2011 Calvert Local Scholarships Application allows Calvert County students the opportunity to apply for 26 local scholarships using one application form.  To access the guidelines, Provider List, and the 2011 Calvert LSA form; please go to www.somdcan.org, then click on the Calvert LSA tab.  Download and print the Guidelines and Provider List and then download the 2011 Calvert LSA fillable PDF form, complete online, print and follow instructions for the Calvert LSA Mail-In Packet.  Any questions, please contact Sonia K. Wagner at skwfinaid@comcast.net

  • 2011 Scholarship Applications Available!

  •                 Deadline April 2, 2011!

  • 2011 Rev. Charles Lee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Application (Word)

  • 2011 Rev. Charles Lee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Application (pdf)

  • 2011 Wallace Leeper Memorial Book Scholarship Application (Word)

  • 2011 Wallace Leeper Memorial Book Scholarship Application (pdf)

  • 7/20/2010  Press Release

  • 7/11/2010  LEAP Forward Scholarship Awards

  • 7/11/2010  LEAP Forward Scholarship Reception

  • 5/20/2010   2010 Annual LEAP Forward Newsletter

  • 5/17/2010   Congratulations to our 2010 Scholarship Recipients!

  •                  Andrew Goodrich Memorial Scholarship

  •                 ♫Devin Harrington - Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

  •                               

  •                       Pamela Offer Memorial Scholarship

  •                    *Sharnice Long - Calvert High School*

  •                   Wallace Leeper Memorial Scholarships

  •                          Breanna Harrod - Patuxent High School          

  •                    Dai Quan Garner - Calvert High School

  •                    Keiva Colve - Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

  •                    Crystal Trice - Calvert High School

  •                    Shaunice Fenwick - Great Mills High School

  •                    Anitra Brooks - Calvert High School

  •                    Monica Dureja -Northern High School

  •                    Ashley Madariaga - Northern High School

  •                    Marcus Holland-Combs - Huntingtown High School

  •                    Caira Cartwright - Home Schooled

  •                                  

  •                  Charles Lee, Sr. Memorial Scholarships

  •                 Kyle Hutzler - Huntingtown High School

  •                    Jasmine Adams - Georgetown University

  • 04/24/2010   LEAP Forward supports Patriot Technology Summit

  • held in Bowie, MD

  •      

  • Twenty-one students from Calvert County participated in Technology Workshops, Exhibits, Technology Demonstrations (Robotics) and other events designed to promote an interest in science, technology, engineering and math career options.  LEAP Forward sponsored transportation and registration.  The DoD (Navy) also contributed to the registration for our participants!

         

  • 05/30/09      Wallace Leeper Memorial $500.00 Book Scholarships

  • Congratulations to the following recipients:

  • Jay Little, Jr.               Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

  • Jameela Hendricks    Baltimore Polytechnic Institute  

  • Jo'Nel Barnes              Calvert High School                             

  • Michael Ellison            Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

  • Nalynn Holland           Huntingtown High School     

  • Kelsey Edwards          Patuxent High School

  • Jasmine Brown           Calvert High School

  • Ameellah Isley           Calvert High School

  College Majors include Civil Engineering, Architecture, Physical Education, Electrical

  Engineering, Nursing, Behavioral Neuroscience, Business Management, Broadcasting

  and Communications)

 

  Colleges and Universities include Penn State University, Morgan State University,

  Fayetteville State University, Salisbury University, Washington College, College of

  Southern Maryland and Bowie State University.

 

  • 07/18-20/08 Five students attend 2008 NSBE Summer Engineering Camp at North Carolina A&T University  Dr. Ronald McNair School of Engineering

          

               

  • 06/08/08     Order Verizon - - Support LEAP Forward  with  a  Donation $$$

  • 06/05/08     Congratulations 2008 Scholarship Recipients!

    LaQuita Jones - Calvert High School  ● Jhalita Holland - Huntingtown High School     Quonte Stewart - Calvert High School Ashley Jones - Calvert High School       

    Ashley Lindsey - Great Mills High School  Eugene Plater - Huntingtown High School

    Dynika  Gross - Huntingtown High School 

  • 04/30/08     Just Released!!  2008 LEAP Forward Newsletter

  • 03/10/08     2008 Book Scholarship Application Available Now

  • 08/04/07    Color Purple Fundraiser A Success!  Scholarship Funds $1700.00.

  • 06/14/07    Thank you Toyota Motor North America, Inc. for the Monetary Donation - $5,000.00!

  • 06/12/07    LEAP Forward's Scholarship Fundraiser to New York!                                Join us August 4th!

  • 06/8/07     Congratulations 2007 Scholarship Recipients!                           Kendra EdwardsCourtney SuttonGerard MuschetteJermaine Mason

  • 05/16/07    LEAP Forward participates in Potomac Field Student Aviation Day.

  • 04/9/07     Supporters celebrate Founder's birthday with $1500.00 for scholarships.

  • 03/29/07  LEAP Forward participates in 2007 NSBE Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

  • 03/20/07  Latest Newsletter Posted!

  • 03/17/07  LEAP Forward provided engineering literature during workshops at Hart Jr. High School in Washington, DC

  • 03/10/07  LEAP Forward exhibited at the Family Math and Science Event in Annapolis, MD

  • 03/05/07 2007 Scholarship Applications Available Now!

  • 02/16/07 LEAP Forward participates in Black Engineers Award Conference in Baltimore, MD

  • 11/17/06 LEAP Forward exhibits at New Light Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD

  • 9/27/06 Founder and President, Rhonda Thomas attended Black MBA Association National Conference and participates in entrepreneur track

  • 7/31/06 Congratulations!!  LEAP Forward Founder and President (Rhonda Thomas) selected by the DC Chapter of the Black MBA Association to attend the National  conference in Atlanta (September 27, 2006)

  • 7/14/06 LEAP Forward participated in the National Society of Black Engineers Region II Summer Engineering Camp in Lynchburg, VA

  • 7/14/06 Seven students attended engineering camp. Three students received awards for participation on winning design teams!  

                        

  • 6/17/06 LEAP Forward presented engineering exhibit at African-American Festival in Calvert County, MD.

  • 5/31/2006 LEAP Forward announced 2006 Scholarship Recipients.

  • 3/30/2006  LEAP Forward selected as community service organization to receive Lenten Season contribution from Carroll Western U. M. Church in Prince Frederick, MD.

  • 3/28/2006 LEAP Forward participated in the National Society of Black Engineers Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.

  • 3/16/2006 LEAP Forward published new website.  Content managed by S&R Design.

  • 3/6/2006 LEAP Forward inaugurated 2006 Scholarship Campaign.

  • 2/17/2006  LEAP Forward participated in MESA High School Day events at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards in Baltimore, MD.