Archive for March, 2006

California Escrow Association Offers Online Courses for Escrow Professionals

Courses Offer CEU’s for Members To Maintain ‘Professional Designation’ Status
The only organization offering certification for escrow professionals in California has begun offering courses online. The California Escrow Association (CEA) has announced that it is offering two online continuing education courses for escrow professionals, who unlike real estate agents, are not professionally licensed or regulated.
The new […]

March 21st, 2006 - Posted in Online Education

Three vying for Jefferson Scholarships

This Thursday through Sunday three local girls will be among 96 students hoping to win a 2006 Jefferson Scholarship and a full ride to the University of Virginia.
Katherine Ann Gould of Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, Caroline Wade of E.C. Glass High School, and Rebecca Beeson of Virginia Episcopal School have been selected as finalists […]

March 21st, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Angus Foundation Increases Available Scholarships to $100,000

The Angus Foundation has increased its commitment of available scholarships for 2006 from $25,000 to $100,000.
Eligible Angus youth meeting the qualifications for the Angus Foundation’s 2006 Scholarship Program will be considered by the Angus Foundation’s scholarship selection committee for these general scholarships. This available amount of scholarships for Angus youth is made possible by […]

March 21st, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Broadband Learning and School Improvement Network Create Joint Venture for Electronic Masters of Education: Broadband School Improvement Inc.

Broadband Learning Corporation (”Broadband Learning”) (TSX VENTURE:BLC - News), a leader in distance learning, is pleased to announce it has entered into a joint venture with School Improvement Network. The purpose of the 50/50 joint venture is to create and support an advanced online Masters of Education degree program, using the highly regarded Video Journal […]

March 20th, 2006 - Posted in Education, Online Education

Scholarships offered for health students

The Licking County Medical Society has applications for health career scholarships available by request.
Mail requests to: Cheryle Clevenger, Licking County Medical Society, 1320 S. Main St., Newark, Ohio 43055. To be considered, applicants must have been residents of Licking County for the past year and be accepted into a health career program at an Ohio […]

March 20th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

PA credit union to award scholarships

Applicants must be a 2006 graduating senior, plan to attend an accredited college (includes LSC and LIT) and be a member of PATFCU. Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within the PAISD boundaries, you are eligible to join the credit union and apply for the scholarship.
Deadline to apply is April 13. For more […]

March 20th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Ozarka English Department Scholarship

MELBOURNE — The English Department at Ozarka College recently announced its seventh annual writing competition for high school seniors in Izard, Fulton, Sharp and Stone counties. Two students will be selected as winners of the writing competition, and each will be awarded a one-year, full tuition scholarship to Ozarka College. Winning essays will be published […]

March 20th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Nancy Luelf Memorial Junior Auxiliary Scholarship Fund

The Junior Auxiliary of Mountain Home is accepting applications for the the Nancy Luelf Memorial Junior Auxiliary Scholarship. Applicants must be a resident of Baxter County, be graduating from high school this year and plan to pursue studies in fields that address the needs of children and youth. Examples include, but are not limited to […]

March 20th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Henley Management College in the UK is offering the Desmond Tutu Scholarship

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is backing an education initiative for potential managers and business leaders in South Africa.
Henley Management College in the UK is offering the Desmond Tutu Scholarship Programme from next year, with five South African management students scholarship places on the distance learning MBA programme at Henley’s Johannesburg campus.
There will also be two scholarship […]

March 20th, 2006 - Posted in Scholarship

Texas’ Perry calls session on education

With a court’s threat to cut off school funds looming, Gov. Rick Perry called Friday for a 30-day special session to revamp the way Texas pays for its public education system.
Last year, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that using mostly property taxes to pay for the $4.3 billion school system is unconstitutional and must […]

March 19th, 2006 - Posted in Education

Ohio Department of Education Investigates Security Breeches for Graduation Tests

Allegations that teachers violated security standards in preparing students to take state achievement tests are being investigated in 11 school districts, the Ohio Department of Education said Wednesday. Security breaches could lead to the invalidation of test scores in some classrooms, although no action has been taken because the investigations haven’t been completed, department spokesman […]

March 19th, 2006 - Posted in Education

Boyle Community Education classes scheduled

Danville-Boyle County-Kentucky School for the Deaf Community Education program is offering the following classes. For more information and/or to register for a class, call (859) 239-8986.
Photoshop Elements: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Centre College Doherty Library. Learn to enhance digital photos, fix common flaws and use advanced options for more control. Fee: $65.

March 19th, 2006 - Posted in Education