"We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give." - Douglas M. Lawson
November 4, 2006 - Hollywood, CA
2006 Scholarship Awards Reception
with Special Guest Appearance of Quincy Jones
and Keynote Address by Dr. Alan Kay
Quincy Jones at the AFI Co-sponsored by the American Film Institute and in association with ACM, IFERS produced the 2006 Scholarship Awards Reception at the AFI in Hollywood, California.
Watch a video clip of Quincy Jones
July 7, 2008 - Universal City Hollywood
2008 Models Around the World Fashion Show

Jennifer DeLaRosa IFERS executive produces the 2008 "Models Around the World" men, women, and children's fashion show to provide scholarships for high achieving students in the world as well as the children at the Boys and Girls Club.
2009 - The John Di Lemme Story
An inspirational movie based on a true story

John Di Lemme IFERS executive produces "The John Di Lemme Story" that chronicles a 24-year-old stutterer who dreamed of becoming a world-renowned motivational speaker. Over a seven-year period of hardships, challenges and obstacles, John remained focused on his dream and ultimately reached his goals.
The Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) offers various scholarship programs to high-achieving students.

2007-2008 Applications for Scholarship

We now accept applications for scholarship in all academic disciplines at universities nationwide and internationally. US citizenship is not required. Please email us the following: (1) Your full name, (2) address, (3) phone number, (4) resume or academic vita, (5) past or current volunteer work, (6) an essay about your goals and ambitions, and (7) three references. Please send your application to scholarship {at} ifers.org

2006 Scholarship Awards

"...Newton founded the nonprofit Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships to raise funds for scholarships. The dream has come true..." -- Quincy Jones' address at the American Film Institute, November 4, 2006

Co-sponsored by the American Film Institute and in association with the Association for Computing Machinery and ACM Computers in Entertainment, IFERS presented the 2006 Annual Scholarship Awards Reception at the AFI in Hollywood, California, on November 4, 2006, with special guest appearance of Quincy Jones and keynote address by Dr. Alan Kay.

3 outstanding students from the UK and Finland received the $15,000 scholarships sponsored by the National University of Singapore Mixed Reality Lab. 2006 Scholarship Awards presented by Newton Lee, Quincy Jones, and Alan Kay Photo by John Michael Ferrari

Founded in 1947, ACM is a major nonprofit educational organization with over 80,000 members worldwide. Led by Newton Lee, ACM Computers in Entertainment has the support of more than 100 leading professionals and scholars representing major universities, Hollywood studios, and Fortune 500 companies. Many of whom have won the Academy Awards, Emmys, and Grammys.

The one-of-a-kind silent auction included 1-hour individual brainstorming sessions with the legendary and visionary leaders Alan Kay (Viewpoints Research Institute), Seamus Blackley (Creative Artists Agency), and Seymour Papert (MIT Media Lab).

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