College Bound Village LLC

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Education is the key to unlocking your potential, and we are here to help students open the door.

Through the NAACP Inspire Initiatives program, we offer need-based and merit scholarships for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. We are committed to ensuring equity in educational opportunity to help our communities succeed in school, work, and life.

Whether you're finishing high school or stepping into your early professional career, we want to help fund your collegiate goals and recognize your hard work.

Find the right fit for your future! Review the individual eligibility requirements and apply today: https://naacp.org/scholarships

Reminder — the deadline to apply for the Student Board of Directors is Feb. 3rd. Share this with current high school juniors and their teachers or counselors!!!!

Calling all rising high school seniors in the greater St. Louis area! Apply for the St. Louis Fed’s 2026-27 Student Board of Directors.

Through this program, motivated students will gain a deeper understanding of the central bank’s role in the U.S. economy, build financial literacy skills and learn about career pathways at the Federal Reserve. Encourage the outstanding students in your network to learn more about this unique leadership opportunity! Learn more: https://bit.ly/47osRqb

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📌 Update: Night Rest Location for Day 98 (1/31/2026)
We are happy to share the confirmed night rest location for tonight on Day 98: Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA

We kindly ask for your understanding as we will not have visiting hours at our night location for Day 98. However, we will still show the full path of our walking route on the Live Map so that everyone can easily follow and track the journey.

📍 Check the Live Map in the pinned/featured post on top of our page to track the journey live and our stop locations.

Photo credit: .images

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

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Your future called 📞 CBCF answered!

The 2026 Scholarship application cycle is open. Our program supports high school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students, and law degree scholars as they pursue their educational goals.

🗓️ Application deadline: March 27, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3GVlHdg

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Last reminder🎀💰🎓📚! We’re back at it again! Join me tonight from 7-8 pm CT for our last CBV Genius Hour this month.

Are you ready to make ⏰ and space to focus on 🎓college-bound success?

During the first recorded 20 mins., Lili will review scholarship websites and strategies with December deadlines.

During the remaining 40 minutes, parents and scholars will utilize the Pomodoro method to focus on their most relevant challenges, including scholarships, essays and getting organized.

1️⃣ Here’s the link to sign up: https://lilistchristopher.podia.com/3f1442ff-b568-43b4-8aeb-469be20b93f6

❓Do you have a conflict with the live session? No worries! The replay is included.

2️⃣ Grab the November 2024 Friendsgiving Bundle which includes two CBV Genius Hour sessions and November 30th $Scholarship Saturday session for 50 percent off.

https://lilistchristopher.podia.com/a37d4c1d-9393-4c8d-a9de-87d0ee674535

* This bundle is included in the CBV Academy Annual VIP Memberships.

Sharing for the parents of scholars who will be attending college in the fall of 2025.

Reminder🎀💰🎓! Our fourth and final CBV Genius Hour this month starts at 7 pm CT tonight.

Are you ready to make ⏰ and space to focus on 🎓college-bound success?

During the first recorded 20 mins., Lili will review scholarship websites and strategies.

During the remaining time, parents and scholars will utilize the Pomodoro method to focus on their most relevant challenges, including scholarships, essays and getting organized.

1️⃣ Here’s the link to sign up:

https://lilistchristopher.podia.com/75d1ed49-9413-4cc6-b14b-17463eb97c6a

❓Do you have a conflict with the live session? No worries! The replay is included.

* This CBV Genius Hour session is included in the CBV Academy Annual VIP Memberships.

Reminder🎀💰🎓! Our third CBV Genius Hour this month starts at 7 pm CT tonight.

Are you ready to make ⏰ and space to focus on 🎓college-bound success?

During the first recorded 20 mins., Lili will review scholarship websites and strategies.

During the remaining time, parents and scholars will utilize the Pomodoro method to focus on their most relevant challenges, including scholarships, essays and getting organized.

1️⃣ Here’s the link to sign up: https://lilistchristopher.podia.com/83096f4c-0722-4a2f-bf02-3668466cb6ad

❓Do you have a conflict with the live session? No worries! The replay is included. — feeling fantastic

Congrats Aria🎉🎉!!

Student Spotlight:
Please join us in congratulating Aria Brown, Senior at East St. Louis Senior High School and Running Start Student at SWIC!

Aria received the Charles H. Lawson III Award at the NAACP East St. Louis Branch Freedom Fund Banquet last Saturday! The selection criteria includes community involvement, church involvement, scholastic achievement, membership and extra curricular activities.

Congratulations Aria!

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