Posts tagged with ‘Education News

American Legacy Scholarship established for children of soldiers who die in War on Terror

March 10th, 2006

Today another young soldier was laid to rest. He gave his all defending freedom and democracy in a faraway land. Sadly, too many of our nation’s children have lost a parent in this enduring struggle against evil. These parents shall never have the opportunity to see their children through school and into adulthood.
Regrettably, the casualties [...]

Rhea Education Foundation will accept scholarship applications through March 31

March 10th, 2006

Rhea County High School seniors have until March 31 to apply for the Rhea Education Foundation Scholarship.
The scholarship program, started four years ago by the Rhea Economic and Tourism Council’s Rhea Education Foundation, awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors to help defray the cost of a college education, according to Anita Hicks, [...]

Saline County Single Parent Scholarship fund looking for applicants

March 10th, 2006

The Saline County Single Parent Scholarship Fund will be accepting applications from now until June 30, 2006.
The scholarship fund is sponsored by Central Arkansas Development Council, a United Way agency. The fund reportedly has awarded 278 scholarships totaling more than $140,000 since 1990.
Each scholarship recipient is provided with counseling, information, referrals in the program, and [...]

Hispanic Business to Award Business Woman of the Year Scholarships

March 10th, 2006

Hispanic Business magazine announced this week that four (4) Winner’s Circle scholarships will be awarded to Hispanic women between the ages of 18 and 25 who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, law, engineering, or healthcare. Scholarship recipients will receive $1,500 for education-related expenses, as well as free travel, lodging, and one [...]

Normandale Foundation Scholarships

March 10th, 2006

Normandale Community College is offering approximately $165,000 in scholarships for new, current and returning students, ranging in amount from $750 to $2,000.
The scholarship program recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership, service and extracurricular achievements. Scholarships also recognize financial need, programs of study and other accomplishments. Applicants must be planning to enroll at [...]

ClassesUSA Joins Salary.com as Exclusive Provider of Online Higher Education Information

March 9th, 2006

Partnership Enables Site Visitors to Learn More About eLearning and Match Opportunities to Their Aspirations
ClassesUSA(R), an Experian company and the Web’s leading online education portal, has joined Salary.com as an exclusive provider of information and resources about online higher-education opportunities.
Approximately 1 million adults are expected to enroll in a fully online distance education program this [...]

Student Scholarships Available for The 4th Annual Hispanic Business Woman of the Year Awards

March 9th, 2006

Hispanic Business magazine announced this week that four (4) Winner’s Circle scholarships will be awarded to Hispanic women between the ages of 18 and 25 who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, law, engineering, or healthcare. Scholarship recipients will receive $1,500 for education-related expenses, as well as free travel, lodging, and one [...]

The Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA) Award Scholarships To Eight Nebraska Students

March 9th, 2006

The Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA) is pleased to announce the 2006 recipients of the Nebraska Bankers Educational Foundation (NBEF) General Scholarship Fund and the William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship Fund. The eight, $1,000 scholarships have been awarded through a statewide scholarship program to assist students pursuing business-related degrees.
The scholarship winners and nominating bankers are as [...]

Teresa Donahue Making Progress with Business Study Abroad

March 9th, 2006

Teresa Donahue’s first year as director of the study abroad and internship programs in the College of Business Administration appears to be a success.
“We are producing more well-rounded individuals who are benefitting from studying abroad and learning about other cultures,” she said. “It prepares these students to excel in the business world.”
For the last [...]

Grant Helps Eastern Kentucky UK Students Study Abroad

March 9th, 2006

Students in the University of Kentucky’s Robinson Scholars Program will now have greater opportunity to study abroad. UK recently received a $50,000 grant from the IFSA Foundation to fund 10 $5,000 scholarships for semester or year-long study abroad programs.
“These IFSA Foundation grants for the Robinson Scholars will open up the world to students from [...]