***** ANNOUNCEMENT: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST $500 PN2K ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT -- LUCIE SANON (Class of 2014)*****
WHAT IS MIT AMPHIBIOUS ACHIEVEMENT? MIT Amphibious Achievement (Amphibz) is a dual athletic and academic mentorship program for urban youth in Boston-Cambridge where students (called Achievers) better themselves through aquatic sports and college preparatory tutoring sessions at MIT. The PN2K Memorial Foundation is partnering with MIT Amphibious Achievement to run three main initiatives (please see below). For the latest updates on MIT Amphibz, please visit their website: http://amphibious.mit.edu/
PROJECT 1: MIT Amphibz ERG-A-THON, THE PHYO NYI NYI KYAW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ($500 AWARD!)
Erg-A-Thon: This annual erg-a-thon is a fundraising event during which people can jump on ergs to show off their erg-ing skills. This year, the Erg-A-Thon was held on Thursday, April 17, 2014 on the Student Center steps. Some highlights from the Erg-A-Thon can be found here and on Amphibious Achievement's Facebook Page
$500 PN2K Achievement Award: Of funds raised during the Erg-a-Thon, $500 will go towards The Phyo Nyi Nyi Kyaw Achievement Award, a joint scholarship award made possible in 2013-4 by the efforts of MIT Amphibz and PN2K. This Award is set up in memory of Phyo and will be presented to an Achiever each year to continue encouraging him/her to pursue college and cover educational-related expenses. Awardees will be assessed along the following criteria: dedication, potential, vigor of character as demonstrated through scholarship and athletics, commitment. DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 2ND, 11:59 PM EST.
APPLICATION FORM – DOWNLOAD PDF HERE
INFORMATION PDF (criteria, qualifications, and deadlines)
PROJECT 2: CAREER ADVISORSHIP PROGRAM
PN2K organizes exciting on-site visits to local companies, start-ups, and nonprofits for Achievers each semester to inspire them to pursue higher education and introduce them to potential career paths. This mentorship program will be open to all Achievers. The Career Advising program aspires to leverage existing networks of young professionals to create a supportive community that will help open doors of opportunities for Achievers.
Past Tours:
Interested in helping out with this program or signing up to volunteer your company for a site visit as part of our program? Contact us at pnnk-director@mit.edu.
PROJECT 3: ACHIEVERS’ SPOTLIGHT
Near the end of each year, Achievers will be asked to reflect on their high school and Amphibious Achievement journey. Along with being a creative writing exercise, this Achievers’ Spotlight will also feature some of these Achievers’ writing pieces as stories of inspiration and hope. For instance, Achievers will be asked to reflect on their life journey towards overcoming obstacles, triumphant moments, inspiration memories, major people of influence, and what they feel grateful for in their lives.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO MIT AMPHIBIOUS ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUR MIT ACHIEVERS!