Archive for March, 2006

Scholarships from CBSE for single girl child (India)

Unable to induce schools to introduce a 100 per cent fee waiver for girl student who are also the only child of their parents, the CBSE has now declared a new scheme.
The Board has now decided to award monthly scholarships of Rs 500 to all such students attending CBSE affiliated schools in Class XI and […]

March 24th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Pageant offers scholarships

The Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce and city of North Miami are sponsoring a pageant next month where contestants will vie for scholarships and gifts.
The Miss North Miami Pageant USA event April 1 will feature women ages 18 to 24 who live within a 75-mile radius of the city. It will include a […]

March 24th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

James S. Barton Jr. Emerging Artist Fund Scholarship

The James S. Barton Jr. Emerging Artist Fund is offering a scholarship of $1,000 or more.
The scholarship is available to students graduating from Arlington or Rhinebeck high schools who are applying to a state-accredited college or university leading to a degree in either visual or performing arts.
Scholarships are also available to students applying to Dutchess […]

March 24th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Tanzania: No scholarships in private, foreign varsities

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has ruled out the possibility of the government granting scholarships for students pursuing education in private and foreign universities.
The president said the government was financially constrained.
’We should not pretend by assuring that we can sponsor everyone at a university of his or her choice. We can not use the meagre funds […]

March 24th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Vietnam vets foundation offers scholarships

Graduating high school seniors have a deadline of 5 p.m. April 7 to qualify for one of two $2,500 scholarships offered by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation.
The scholarships will be awarded to New Jersey students who plan to attend a college, university or trade or technical school.
Along with the application form and proof […]

March 24th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Scholarships established for JCC students

A North Country businessman has established five annual scholarships for students attending Jefferson Community College.
Watertown native and owner of Jreck Subs, Christopher Swartz, established the Jreck Subs Ultimate Opportunity Scholarship Program.
The scholarships will provide full tuition, books and fees for five JCC students.
The scholarships will be made available to students beginning in the fall 2006 […]

March 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

CHS Foundation Announces Anniversary Scholarships For High School Juniors

The CHS Foundation announced Mar. 20 that it will award 25 college scholarships in celebration of the 75th anniversary of CHS Inc.
The $1,000 scholarships, available to high school juniors who will be graduating in the spring of 2007, will be awarded based on academic achievement, activities and two essays - one about ideas for keeping […]

March 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Romie Gail Scholarship

Two $750 scholarships will be awarded to applicants who will graduate from Fergus Falls High School in 2006, are residents of District 544 and complete the application form by April 28.
Don’t be discouraged if you are not a straight A student. Greater emphasis will be placed on students who have achieved the most they can […]

March 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Agstar Fund for Rural America

The AgStar Fund for Rural America, a corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, will again be awarding 10 $1,000 post high school scholarships. High school seniors, who plan to continue their education to pursue careers in agricultural or related fields, are encourage to apply. Applications will be accepted through April, 2006.
Scholarships will be awarded […]

March 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

The Art on the Square Committee Scholarships

The Art on the Square Committee announced it will award two $500 scholarships in June at the Breakfast for the Arts.
One of the scholarships is sponsored by Sky Bank, and the other is sponsored by Gary Petricola.
Recipients must attend high school and reside in Tuscarawas County. They must plan to attend an accredited educational institution, […]

March 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County is accepting applications for scholarships.
The Lillian C. Hickman Medical Scholarship Awards are made on a competitive basis to current or former Knox County residents who will be enrolled in a premedical or medical program during the 2006-07 academic year. Preference is given to applicants who intend […]

March 23rd, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Education at heart of Budget

Chancellor Gordon Brown today delivered a budget that will continue to help families, pump cash into education and also address fear of crime.
On his feet for one hour and one minute the Chancellor also emphasised the need for growth and investment underpinned by stability.
He raised tax beer and cigarettes as expected but deferred fuel duty […]

March 22nd, 2006 - Posted in Education