Archive for June, 2006

Seafish announces continuation of their scholarship scheme

FOLLOWING on from the success of the Seafish Scholarship programme during 2005/2006, Seafish has announced the continuation of their scholarship programme. The scholarships were launched as part of Seafish’s commitment to supporting staff training and development in the seafood industry, key to raising industry standards and improving business effectiveness. Each successful applicant will need to [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Guyanese students urged to apply for Cuban scholarships

The Cuban scholarships appear to have lost some of their appeal in Guyana because students are not applying and over 300 spots are available.
During a recent visit to Region Ten, President Bharrat Jagdeo called on qualified students to apply and even urged elders in the community to ensure that young persons who have at least [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Student loan rates to rise: Consolidation deadline is midnight Friday

Student loan rates are increasing, refinancing rules are changing — and midnight Friday is the deadline for borrowers to do something about it.
Federal parent loans and Stafford loan rates will increase about 2 percent under federal policy changes that will take effect Saturday, said Greg Peterson, financial aid director at Winona State University. Refinancing those [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Two UBD Undergrads Awarded French Language Scholarships

Two top performers of the French language class at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) received their French Language Scholarship awards to undertake a four-week-long French Language Programme at the Universite de Franche-Comte in France.
In a presentation ceremony held yesterday at the Senate Room, UBD, the two awardees, Siti Khadizah Hj Omar and Saidatul Akmal Hj Saidi, [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Alumnus donates $6 million to University for creation of scholarships

Alumnus donates $6 million to University for creation of scholarships Mortimer Y. Sutherland, Jr., a University alumnus, donated $6 million to the University financial services program, and to the nursing school.
According to Sutherland’s will, the money is to be used to provide need-based aid for University students from Albemarle County.
“We project [the $6 million] will [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Bayshore Credit Union awards $2,500 scholarship

Supriya Singh will head off to Queen’s University this fall with some help from Bayshore Credit Union. Supriya, who will be graduating from Bayside Secondary School, has been declared this year’s winner of the Bayshore Credit Union Scholarship Contest. Singh competed with other graduating students for the $2,500 scholarship. It is awarded based on the [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Lewis C. Bose Scholarship for Educational Leadership

The deadline to apply for the $2,000 Lewis C. Bose Scholarship for Educational Leadership is July 21. It will be awarded to an Indiana educator who will attend an advanced degree program for education administration in 2007-08.
Bose McKinney & Evans law firm gives the award, which is based on the applicant’s past academic and professional [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Gillespie sisters named Northwest Farm Credit Services 2006 scholarship winners.

Northwest Farm Credit Services is pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 Scholarship Program. Thirty-two scholarships were given to sons or daughters of Northwest FCS customers in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington; six high school students and two college students from each state were awarded $1,000 scholarships.
“Providing scholarships is another way we return value [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Grant and Thames Named Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship Winners

Twenty four Big 12 student-athletes were selected to receive 2005-06 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships, the conference office announced Wednesday. Erin Grant and Sage Thames were chosen from Texas Tech.
The scholarships are named in honor of the late Dr. Prentice Gautt, a former Big 12 Conference staff member and student services’ pioneer who passed away [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

ASMC awards scholarships

The Fort Leavenworth Pioneer Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers presented three scholarships June 27 at a fund-raising barbecue.
Melissa Lisenbee received $500, Kelsey Reed received $250 and Clare Thomas received $250.
ASMC presented scholarships to high school seniors and college students of service members and civilians currently working on Fort Leavenworth. Applicants are judged [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Motorcycle ride for school scholarships

The 4th Annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride, a fund-raiser for Morehead State University at Prestonsburg, will be held Aug. 6. Proceeds from the event go towards a scholarship fund established in memory of Dr. Margaret Lewis, former director of the Prestonsburg center.
The entry fee is $20 per driver and $5 per passenger, and all participants must [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

MCLA awards scholarships to area residents

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has awarded academic scholarships to nine Berkshire County residents who will begin their studies at the College this fall.
Scholarship amounts range from $500 per year to the most prestigious award, the Paul Tsongas Scholarship, which is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and covers full tuition and fees at MCLA.
Overall, [...]

Thursday, June 29th, 2006