This month, approximately 4 million college students will leave campus for good, taking away diplomas, friendships, and an average of $23,000 in federal student loans. The first shock of life after college may not be the workforce for many graduates, though. On July 1, 2006, graduates with federal Stafford loans will be facing a significant [...]
The Point Foundation announced May 24 that it has granted scholarships to 30 outstanding gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “Our newest Point Scholars represent the best and brightest in our [...]
Atlantic City High point guard Frank Turner, Camden Catholic’s Ahmad Nicholson, and former Eastern combination guard Ruben Britt have signed Division I men’s basketball scholarships.
Turner, an Inquirer all-South Jersey basketball selection last season, announced yesterday that he had signed a letter of intent with Canisius College in Buffalo. Britt confirmed that he had signed with [...]
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) Charitable and Educational Foundation has announced the availability of a new series of educational grants for individuals pursuing a professional designation or degree program in real estate or another industry-related field of study.
This year, up to ten $1,000 educational scholarships will be awarded through the MAR Charitable & Educational [...]
As part of its ongoing efforts to give back the communities in which its employees work and live, Best Buy has announced the recipients of its 2006 scholarship program. A total of 1,520 graduating high school seniors across the United States will receive more than $2.4 million in scholarships.
Eight seniors will each receive a $25,000 [...]
The Dunkin’ Donuts franchise is now accepting applications for the 11th annual Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program.
“It is an honor to once again offer the Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program to local students,” said Joe Prazeres, a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee and the chairman of the Dunkin’ Donuts advertising committee for the Providence market.
“Over the past 11 years, [...]
Career Education Corporation (Nasdaq:CECO) today announced its participation at investor conferences during the month of March. John M. Larson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Patrick K. Pesch, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of CEC’s strategic growth plan and financial performance.
– Robert W. Baird & Co. 2006 Business [...]
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office has created a limited number of paid internships in the memory of former Assistant District Attorney Craig Brown. These internships will be available to second-year law students, for the summer of 2006.
Craig Brown, formerly of Wellesley, served as Assistant District Attorney for two years before his tragic and untimely passing [...]
The Natick Kiwanis Club will award $6,500 in scholarships to residents of Natick who are planning to continue their education at a four-year, degree-granting college or university. Candidates must be full time seniors at any accredited area high school.
Application from Keefe Tech and Natick High School are available at their guidance departments. All other interested [...]
Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has awarded its annual Xerox Technical Minority Scholarships to 119 graduate and undergraduate students from across the country to recognize their high academic achievement in the fields of science, engineering and technology.
“The Xerox Foundation is committed to investing in colleges and universities that enhance learning opportunities for minorities, and this scholarship [...]