Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams

Getting a college education today seems to cost a fortune. So getting an offer for a guaranteed scholarship might sound good. But does that mean the offer is legitimate? And do you have to pay a fee to hold the guarantee?
Consumer Protection and University Administrators say it’s probably a scam. There are a number [...]

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Taiwanese wins second straight ISC2 scholarship

A doctoral candidate from National Taiwan University’s (NTU) Institute of Information Management has been named as a winner of the prestigious scholarship awarded by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 this year.
Tsang Po-hao (臧柏皓), one of the eight winners of the ISC2 Information Security Scholarship Program, has won US$12,500 in recognition of [...]

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Teen-talent scholarship winner savoring the rewards

Toting a large suitcase through a self check-in line at Sea-Tac Airport, Naomi Rahn, of University Place (Tacoma area), looked puzzled when she finally reached the kiosk.
“What am I supposed to do with it?” the 15-year-old said, referring to her passport while jabbing the machine.
She has never been out of the country, but as this [...]

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

GIA Scholarship Applications Deadline October 15

The deadline for GIA scholarship applications is nearing. The Institute must receive all scholarship applications by October 15 for classes beginning in 2008. A record 96 scholarships, valued at $431,000, will be available.
The scholarships range from $500 to full tuition.
For the first time in GIA’s history, six scholarship opportunities are outside the U.S. They [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

College Students Keep Close Eye on Budget Talks

Thousands of California college students are keeping a close eye on state budget negotiations. They’re worried that a lack of a state budget will mean they won’t have enough money to pay their tuition.
Monte Stilmon, 22, who just finished his classes at Sacramento City College, is supposed to leave for University of California, Riverside in [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Scholarship to cast wider net for applicants

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 [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

FraternityLive Establishes Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) Scholarship

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 [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Gophers release center from scholarship

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 [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Scholarship exemption needs study

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 [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

UNCG alumna’s million-dollar gift creates scholarship fund

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. [...]

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Frankfurt Book Fair 2007

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 [...]

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

15 Georgian students to receive scholarship

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 [...]

Sunday, August 19th, 2007