Archive for February, 2007

Education-at-Work Scholarship applications being accepted

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Education Cabinet is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The scholarships are for non-traditional students who have used employment and training programs and other cabinet services.
Education Cabinet Secretary Laura E. Owens said the $1,000 Education-at-Work scholarships would help Kentuckians continue their education and preparation for work.
“The Education Cabinet […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Builders Foundation scholarship applications now available

The Huntsville/Madison County Builders Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from those pursuing an education in a building industry related field. Recipients must:
Be accepted by an accredited two year junior or community college, four year college or university, or state accredited vo-tech school; or an enrolled undergraduate student; and
Be pursuing study in a housing industry related […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Warren Denied Scholarship Release

TALLAHASSEE - The clean break Brandon Warren apparently wants from Florida State isn’t going to happen, at least not for the time being. FSU coach Bobby Bowden on Tuesday denied Warren’s request to be released from his scholarship, meaning Warren will have to pay his own way if he transfers to the University of Tennessee […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

New Study Released Finds Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholars Graduate at Higher Rates than National Average

A recent study found that 80 percent of Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) scholarship recipients graduated in five and a half years – a graduation rate that is almost 30 percent higher than the national average for students of all races and ethnicities for the same period. The six-year national graduation rate for all Hispanics students […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Nigeria: LondonMet Unveils Murtala Mohammed Scholarship

The London Metropolitan University (LondonMet) has announced its first annual full tuition postgraduate scholarship in the name of the former Head of State, Late General Murtala Muhammed.
Addressing newsmen in Lagos, Director of the university’s Nigeria office, Mrs. Lebari Ukpong said the scholarship will be awarded to only one first class science graduate from a reputable […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Brunswick Community Hospital scholarship

The Brunswick Community Hospital Auxiliary is hoping to make a difference in the lives of three Brunswick Community College health professions students in the next academic year.
“This has been a dream for several years,” says Ruth Ann Keener, manager of Volunteer Services for Brunswick Community Hospital. “We developed this scholarship to help second-year students because […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Annual James E. Clark Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund drive under way

BARTON - James E. Clark Jr. died Nov. 14, 2002, after a long and spirited battle with cancer.
In memory of Clark, a respected community member as well as youth and high school athletic coach for more than 20 years, his family and friends established the James E. Clark Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Clark was a beloved […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

USGIF Accepting Applications for 2007 Scholarship Program

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is currently accepting entries for its 2007 USGIF Scholarship Program.
All graduate and undergraduate students studying fields relating to the geospatial tradecraft are encouraged to apply. USGIF also will award scholarships to well-qualified high school seniors planning to enter a geospatial- or GIS-related program at the college or university […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Bumper Entry For Formula BMW Asia 2007 Scholarship Trials

More than 20 fledgling racing drivers will meet at the BMW Performance Centre in Bahrain this weekend for one of the first major contests of their motorsport careers, and a chance to earn one of five coveted Formula BMW Asia Scholarships.
The youngsters are all aged between 15 and 20, and hail from every corner of […]

February 28th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

The Society of Plastics Engineers’ Akron Section Scholarship available

Scholarship applications are being accepted for up to $3,000 per year from the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Akron Section.
The program promotes knowledge in polymer science, engineering and technology. Started in 1990, it has awarded more than $221,000 to area students. Particular emphasis is given to students enrolling in two- and four-year programs with a plastics […]

February 27th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

U of I offers scholarship to top Idaho students

Idaho high school students have a new incentive to pick a college close to home. The University of Idaho announced Monday that it will offer a minimum of $6,000 over four years to any Idaho student who meets minimum academic standards.
High school students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, […]

February 27th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship

Deadline nears for The New York Lottery’s Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships nominations

The deadline for high school administrators to nominate students for a $4,000 scholarship is almost here.
The New York Lottery’s Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships can be awarded to one graduating senior from every high school in the state.
Each school may nominate two students for the scholarship; one will be awarded at $1,000 each year for four […]

February 27th, 2007 - Posted in Education, Scholarship