Archive for November, 2005

Teachers should upgrade quality

Teachers have a vital role in building the nation although they are poorly paid and their welfare has long been neglected. To commemorate the first-ever Teacher’s Day on Nov. 25, The Jakarta Post interviewed two Jakartans about what needed to be done to improve the quality of education.
Elliana Arisanti, 28, is a public relations consultant […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education

Alberta Centennial Scholarships giving students across Canada reason to celebrate

$2005 awards to be spread among students from all provinces and territories
Postsecondary students from coast to coast will benefit from Alberta’s newest endowment fund, a $20 million initiative that will see the province provide $2005 scholarships to 325 students annually.
The Alberta Centennial Scholarship, announced by Premier Ralph Klein on Monday, will be distributed to […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

Easton students earn Francis Ouimet Scholarships

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund announced that it has awarded local students college tuition assistance scholarships. The scholarship is part of the $1 million the Fund is awarding to 362 students representing 137 Massachusetts golf clubs and 146 colleges and universities for the 2005-2006 academic year.
Candidates for a Ouimet Scholarship […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

Academy prepares for Rhodes scholarships

The Naval Academy has had seven Rhodes scholarships in the past two years — a feat that took a lot preparation.
Before this year’s four winners and another finalist traveled across the country for final interviews last weekend, they had met once a week for two months to read the classics and discuss current events. They […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

Wells Fargo’s College STEPS Program (12th Grade)

Tuition prizes of $1,000 given away to 100 students chosen through random drawings monthly. Register online at www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps for a full set of Official Rules and Eligibility Requirements. No Deadline.

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

Utah Association of Educational Office Professionals (12th Grade)

Five hundred dollar scholarship for students planning a business office type career. Application is on the UAEOP web site and students can type directly onto the application. Go to: www.uaeop.org, click on awards, and student scholarship. The Utah winner will be forwarded to the National Association Scholarship Contest for further consideration for an additional $1,000.00. […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

Sam Walton Community Scholarship (12th Grade)

This application is available online at www.scholarshipadministrators.net. Applicants must use the access code (SWCS) to complete the application process. In addition to the online application, students must submit all required information as directed. Deadline: Jan. 20.

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

2006 Elks National Foundation (ENF) “Most Valuable Student Scholarship (MVS)

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, write an essay of approx. 500 words on an assigned topic, attach copies of exhibits of achievement in scholarship, leadership, community service, or other activities, include one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher and one from a responsible community member who is not from your high school, completed […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

The Gates Millennium Scholars (12th Grade)

The Gates Millennium Scholars is for African Americans, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American to aid in their college education. Students need to have a minimum 3.3 GPA, be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the U.S. Must have demonstrated leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular, or other activities. […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship (12th Grade)

$1,000.00 grant to be used in the first year of full-time study for educational expenses. Checks will be made out to recipient and the educational institution of their choice. Applicants must fill out all required forms including, financial statement, leadership positions, memberships, honors, employment, reference letters, current transcript, and a personal statement. Applications available in […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

AXA Achievement Scholarship (12th Grade)

This is a scholarship for students who are determined to succeed and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. You have a chance to receive up to $15,000. Go to www.axa-achievement.com to receive an application. Deadline: Dec. 15.

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship

Burger King Scholars Program (12th Grade)

One student will be selected from all applicants to be nominated for this scholarship. Copies of the application are available online at www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org or in the counseling office.
Applications must be submitted to the counseling office. They cannot be mailed directly. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, work an average of 15 hours per week for […]

November 26th, 2005 - Posted in Online Education, Scholarship