Laureate Education Inc. Fourth-Quarter Profit Rises 39 Percent on Enrollment Jump.
Laureate Education Inc., which provides higher education through online and campus-based programs worldwide, said Monday its fourth-quarter profit rose 39 percent, driven by a surge in campus and online student enrollment.
For the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005, Laureate reported net income of $46.4 million, or […]
HUDSON, N.H. Plans to offer adult education classes at Alvirne High School in Hudson (New Hampshire) are on hold due to lack of enrollment.
The classes in welding, construction trades, veterinary science and other subjects were to be offered in cooperation with the Londonderry Adult Education Program. The Londonderry program is thriving, but officials say they’ve […]
Collin County Community College awarded 20 scholarships of $750 each to the Hendrick Academy of Honor at its annual fund-raiser this month in Plano.
The presentation was made by Sam Roach, chairman of the college’s board of trustees.
Also present for the presentation were CCCC president Cary Israel, board member Mac Hendricks and U.S. Rep. […]
The Humble ISD Council of PTAs is offering scholarships to area seniors who attend Humble High School, Kingwood High School, and Quest High School. Applications can be obtained through the guidance counselor or students may obtain the application and guidelines from the Humble ISD Council of PTAs website at: www.humble.k12.tx.us/pta.htm. The purpose of […]
In Antigua, the tourism industry provides for 90 per cent of all jobs, direct and indirect. This is according to the 2004 study on the impact of travel and tourism on jobs and the economy in the Caribbean.
To assist Caribbean nationals to enter and succeed in this significant industry, the Caribbean Hotel Foundation (CHF) offers […]
University Park, Pa. — Penn State’s multi-year effort to raise $100 million in private support for new Trustee Matching Scholarships across the University has received a major boost from several State College-area donors who have ties to the College of Agricultural Sciences faculty. New gifts from the Reddy, Zoumas, and Mincemoyer families totaling $150,000 will […]
The Montana 4-H Foundation has two new scholarship programs for 2006. The Wilcox Family Scholarship will provide one $500 scholarship. Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply Scholarship Program is providing four awards of $1,000. Murdoch’s is an official sponsor of Montana 4-H.
The scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their […]
The Medina County Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for two scholarships for high school seniors and students enrolled in post-graduate studies.
The scholarships will provide $1,000. Criteria for consideration include that the applicant, parent, grandparent or guardian be a current member of the credit union.
Completed applications must be returned by March 31.
Application information can be […]
The Wachovia Foundation has established an endowed scholarship fund at the University of North Florida for students majoring in teacher education.
Wachovia will contribute $300,000 to UNF’s College of Education over a three-year period. The gift is eligible for state matching funds at 50 percent. The money will be used to establish needs-based scholarships for […]
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has inked an agreement with Cranfield University to create the Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University. The aim is to have 8,000 students a year by 2015 at the university which will be located in the new Jebel Ali Airport City.
College students have a few more days to apply for Friends of the Fair scholarships.
Friends of the Fair, two volunteer organizations that serve the Dixon May Fair and Solano County Fair, together will offer eight scholarships totaling $12,000 to college students this year.
Four $2,000 scholarships will go to four-year college students, and four $1,000 scholarships […]
The Middlesex Academy for the Performing Arts has been on a bit of a roll lately. Now, three students will get the opportunity to receive talent scholarships through the Academy.
On April 11, students from the area will get the chance to compete for $500 scholarships for classes at the Academy. Auditions will take place from […]