Announcements

California State Scholarships - (10/21/2009)

The California State Chapter of P.E.O. provides educational scholarships to California women studying in a variety of fields. Scholarship grants are awarded based on integrity of character, scholastic ability, school/community activities and financial need. Application packets should be requested early in the Fall (beginning September 1, and no later than January 10.) Completed applications must be postmarked no later than February 1st. Recipients are selected and notified in Spring. These scholarships are available to California resident women only. For more information about eligibility and to request an application packet, please visit http://www.peocalifornia.org Ruth G. White P.E.O. Scholarship For studying in the field of medicine Ethel O. Gardner P.E.O. Scholarship For California women Dorothy L. Weller P.E.O. Scholarship For studying in the field of law Scholarship Selection Committee — P.E.O. Foundation Named Scholarships For studying in a variety of fields

2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation - (10/16/2009)

In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2010 academic year, including up to 10 $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit. Applications are available online at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen The deadline for applications is Saturday, January 2, 2010. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed. We hope you'll join us in spreading the word about this unique scholarship program for women. ELIGIBILITY Applicants to the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation must: * Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada; * Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000; * Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college, university, or vocational-technical school; * Be attending the full 2010-11 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011; and * Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall academic term.

The Harding Memorial Scholarship Competition - (10/16/2009)

This scholarship was made possible by and created in honor of Mr. Jack E. Harding, a lifelong resident of Newark, Ohio, and good friend of MTSO, and his mother, Mrs. Alberta E. Harding. Its purpose is to attract the nation’s most capable students to MTSO for full-time graduate theological study in one of four Master’s degree programs: Master of Divinity (preferred), Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries, Master of Theological Studies. It is awarded through a national competition. The winning student receives full tuition plus an annual $10,000 stipend. The Harding application is due February 1 of each year. All finalists are required to visit our campus on designated dates to determine the winner Application:http://www.mtso.edu/harding/hardingapp.pdf

Fremont-Rideout Foundation Scholarship - (10/16/2009)

We are pleased to announce that the Fremont-Rideout Foundation will award six (6) $1,000 scholarships, available to any high school senior or continuing education student with a 3.0 GPA who has been accepted to study a health career curriculum at an accredited college, university or technical school. Application Deadline: April 2, 2010 Return to: Fremont-Rideout Foundation, 989 Plumas St., Yuba City, CA 95991

Annual Conference Student Scholarship Opportunity - (07/09/2009)

Apply early for a student scholarship to attend HACU’s 23rd Annual Conference: “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Building a Better Future for All," October 31-November 2, 2009, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The HACU conference annually attracts hundreds of distinguished academic, corporate, federal, public policy and community leaders, along with top corporate and federal employers. A special Student Track program is specifically designed for students. It is a forum for students and professionals to discuss issues and share information. A limited number of scholarships are available to eligible students to attend the HACU conference. Student Track Scholarships will cover costs for (1) conference registration; (2) travel and lodging for out-of-state students; (3) conference-related meals; and (4) conference-sponsored entertainment events. Conference Scholarship recipients are required to attend ALL Student Track activities. Scholarships are provided to students by HACU's corporate and federal sponsors. For additional information about the conference, visit the HACU web site at http://www.hacu.net BENEFITS Workshops on topics such as: Resume and Interview Tricks-of-the-Trade, Taking Advantage of Employment and Educational Opportunities, Honing Leadership Skills Network with: Students, Academic and Community Leaders, Corporate and Federal Employers ELIGIBILITY 1) Minimum 3.0 GPA 2) Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate/professional degree program 3) Have not received a HACU Conference Scholarship for the 2008 Annual Conference 4) Must be physically attending home institution in the Fall 2009 5) Must be willing to be sponsored by a corporate or federal sponsor HOW TO APPLY To be considered for a Conference Scholarship, students must complete the 23rd Annual Conference Scholarship on-line application and email a one-page resume by August 9, 2009. Conference scholarships are awarded based on criteria set by HACU's 23rd Annual Conference Sponsors (e.g., geographic preference, major, etc.). Applicants will be notified by e-mail of their selection or non-selection. Scholarships are very limited and HACU Student Track encourages you to consider alternate methods to attend the conference such as being sponsored by your school or employer via the Student Ambassador Program. TO APPLY click here [L]http://www.hacu.net/Forms.asp?MODE=NEW&SnID=676985865&Forms_FormTypeID=-101[EL] E-mail your one-page resume to: studenttrack@hacu.net

EL-REL Inc. (Self-Reliance) - (06/17/2009)

To provide scholarships to full time students in all fields of study who demonstrate a genuine need for assistance that will enable them to continue their education. Students and their families should be contributing financial support to their own education whenever possible and have a 3.0 GPA. Consideration will be given to students working toward education that will contribute or give back to their community and society. Selection will include an academic evaluation and interview, with the scholarship amount determined by Sel Rel, Inc. and Financial Aid Foundation. Application available at the Financia Aid Office.

The Wildlife Society (TWS) Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Scholarship and Conference Attendance Grants - (04/03/2009)

TWS Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Scholarship College Major: Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Management or closely related field Scholarship Deadline: December 1 and June 1 of each calendar year Scholarship Amount: $500-$1,000/year (may be renewed) Year in School: Either Undergraduate or Graduate Student. TWS Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Workshop/Conference Grants Conference/Workshop Attendance Grants are also being offered to students to help defray the cost of attending technical sessions, either as an attendee or presenter. Up to $100/event may be granted to an individual student. For more information and the scholarship/grant application form, visit: http://www.tws-west.org/sac-shasta/student.html

ALERT: AARP FOUNDATION WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - (03/06/2009)

The scholarship is open to low-income women 40+. Priority is given to women who are in one of three categories: 1) Women raising the children of another family member, 2) Those in dead end jobs and 3) Those who have been out of the paid workforce for an extended period. The scholarships, which ranged from $500 to $5,000, are to be used for tuition and books are paid directly to the educational institution. Nearly three hundred women were helped through the program in the first round and about 250 women received scholarships in round two. The program is funded by AARP with generous support the AARP Foundation Women's Leadership Circle. For more information contact AARP Foundation Women's Scholarships at 202-434-2110 or visit the website at http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org

$2 Million in Scholarships for Working Parents Going Back to School - (03/06/2009)

(ARA) - You'd love to get (or finish) your degree, but as a working parent how do you afford college, even if you can find the time? Good news -- there is help, about $2 million worth, and you could be entitled to a share of it. Take the first step towards your perfect degree. Apply for a Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too! Scholarship and get advice and financial aid information on going back to school online. Visit http://www.ProjectWorkingMom.com to apply for your share of $2 million in scholarships for working parents.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION FOUNDATION - (03/04/2009)

The Foundation offers scholarships to health professional students attending one of California's accredited colleges or universities. You may apply for a scholarship if you are accepted or enrolled in one of the following programs: Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwifery, Dentistry, and Vocational Nursing. Loan repayment programs are offered to graduates pursuing a health professional career and assists in the repayment of educational debt. You may apply for this award if you have graduated from one of these programs: Vocational Nursing, Bachelor of Science Nursing, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwifery, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Masters or Doctorate in Psychology, Masters or Doctorate in Psychiatry and Allopathic Medicine. Those students and graduates who receive awards from the Foundation are dedicated to providing and practicing direct patient care in medically underserved areas of California. The Foundation is proud of its commitment in expanding healthcare professionals who continue to serve in their neighborhoods and communities. To learn more about our programs, please visit our website at http://www.healthprofessions.ca.gov

California Affiliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarships - (01/30/2009)

The California Affiliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is pleased to offer scholarships for a variety of educational opportunities. The scholarships are offered by our various districts and our Extended Education Fund The following scholarship opportunities are generally open to: • high school graduates • community college students • 4-year college/university students • graduate students • technical school students In addition, scholarship opportunities are also offered to FACS/home economics teachers interested in continuing their education. Please check each scholarship carefully for more information. Below is a listing of potential scholarships for students and teachers majoring in one of the following subject areas: • Family and Consumer Science Education • Consumer Economics • Food Science • Dietetics • Nutrition • Food Service • Hospitality • Human, Child and Family Development • Apparel, Fashion and Textiles Services • Housing and Interiors • Management Resources For complete information on these scholarships, please click here http://www.aafcs-ca.org/ca/scholarshiplist

TRPI – The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute - (11/20/2006)

TRPI – The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, with funding from The Sallie Mae Fund, Southern California Edison and The Walt Disney Company, was able to create a scholarship directory targeted specifically to California Latino Students. Please share the following website with all your Latino students, which will allow them and their families to search for scholarship by type and documentation status without registering: http://www.latinocollegedollars.org

The Sallie Mae Foundation Scholarship Programs - Academic year 2006-2007: - (06/15/2006)

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Scholarship awards of up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Download an application. Deadline: Open. Applications available at http://www.salliemaefund.org