One UNC scholarship that requires applicants to show proof that they are “worthy sons” and of “colonial ancestry,” is undergoing some changes after giving scholarship officials headaches.
The John Osgood and Elizabeth Amis Cameron Blanchard Scholarship Fund will change from a renewable scholarship to a one-time gift with smaller benefits.
The fund was established in 1958 with [...]

FraternityLive today announced that it has instituted a twenty-one thousand dollar endowment to create a Financial Management Scholarship for members of the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity. The annual scholarship will award two students, with the goal of facilitating the International Fraternity’s financial leadership and chapter operations.
The endowment was initiated by Kris White, a collegiate [...]

Minnesota center Bryce Webster, a sophomore-to-be, will transfer after being granted his request to be released from his scholarship, the school announced Thursday.
“We understand his desire to leave the program, and we wish him the best of luck the rest of his career,” coach Tubby Smith said, in a prepared statement.
After a standout career at [...]

The decision contained in the 2006 Budget to fully exempt scholarships was one that has been greatly appreciated among students, parents and the academic world.
But as is always the case with a potential tax-free source of income, there are those who want to use the scheme in ways not contemplated by the government.
For example, we [...]

UNC-Greensboro has received a $1 million gift from 1943 graduate Carolyn Bason Long of Washington, D.C., which is creating a new scholarship that allows undergraduates to pursue studies in any of UNCG’s academic departments.
“Carolyn’s gift represents a dramatic step forward in our ability to provide scholarships for deserving students,” said UNCG Chancellor Patricia A. Sullivan. [...]

From 10 to 14 October, the Frankfurt Book Fair 2007 is host to the world of literature in six exhibition halls. Once again, this year the organisers expect over 280, 000 visitors during the five days of the Fair.
At the world’s fair for the book and media industry, one can anticipate more than 7, 000 [...]

Fifteen students enrolled in the mechanical techniques/marine engine mechanic program at Georgian College this fall will each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Ontario Marine Operators Association (OMOA).
A shortage of skilled workers in the industry has prompted the association to offer the scholarships.
“For every graduate of the Georgian program, approximately 10 jobs are available,” said [...]

The Rotary Club of Somerville and Bridgewater recently held its annual scholarship awards luncheon at the Bridgewater Manor.
Eight students from local schools were awarded scholarships totaling $15,000.
One student from each of the four high schools in the area received a scholarship based on scholastic ability, service to school, service to community and need.
The Rotary Creed [...]

Tennessee’s Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program has reached its $1.4 million goal to fund nursing education in Tennessee.
The money was raised through public and private contributions by health care organizations across the state.
The program was signed into law in 2006 to counteract a nursing faculty shortage in Tennessee.
The U.S. Department of Labor [...]

SINGAPORE: There were six recipients for this year’s Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship.
Officer cadets from the Army swept four of the six awards.
The other two went to cadets from the Navy.
The scholars have excelled in their academic studies and co-curricular activities in schools.
They are also high-achievers in the officer cadet course.
The scholars will pursue their [...]