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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]