A new college scholarship for Missouri students in financial need has attracted more participants than expected, meaning some students will get less money than planned.
The Access Missouri scholarship was created by lawmakers this year to replace two financial needs scholarships. The state began sending out the first scholarship checks under the new program in the […]
Marisol and Sandra Trevino are two newer recipients of the Viva Quad Cities scholarship award.
Marisol works for AT&T as a customer consultant. Sandra works for AmeriCorp, a company that provides free non-criminal, legal assistance for low-income families.
Both girls want to further their education. Marisol already has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and […]
Stacy Maciuk, a 24-year-old who went through Tennessee’s foster care system, lobbied the state’s General Assembly as a college student in support of a foster child tuition grant program.
The Nashville resident said her argument to lawmakers was simple: Invest in these youths now or pay for them later to be in prison, on welfare or […]
With the baby boomer generation aging and beginning to retire, the University Medical Center is initiating a scholarship program to help combat a nationwide problem: nurse shortages.
The scholarship program is a product of the University’s Health Task Force, an umbrella organization for several sub-task forces composed of nurses and representatives in the University Medical Center […]
After a pleasant first experience with a local pageantry and scholarship program, Renae Wright decided to return for another shot at the title this year.
“It was a great experience, and it helped my confidence and public speaking skills,” said the Tri-Valley High School senior. “I thought I would try again, and I hope I […]