Rising Sun Regional Foundation Announces 2016 Scholarship Program

Posted On December 31, 2015

(Rising Sun, Ind.) – The Foundation's 2016 Scholarship Program will award up to 46 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to graduating seniors for the purpose of post-secondary education in any accredited institution of higher learning.

The following listed public schools are eligible to participate in this program:

Batesville High School

East Central High School

Jac-Cen-Del High School

Milan High School

Rising Sun High School

South Dearborn High School

South Ripley High School

Eligible applicants attending East Central High School must be residents of Ripley County. Eligible applicants attending South Dearborn High School must be residents of the City of Aurora. Eligible applicants attending Batesville High School must be residents of Ripley County and/or the City of Batesville.

In addition to the scholarship awards to the graduating seniors of the RSRF region's public high schools, RSRF will also award scholarships to graduating seniors who attend private and/or parochial schools and who are residents of one of the following areas served by Rising Sun Regional Foundation, i.e., Ohio and Ripley counties and the City of Aurora.

All completed scholarship applications with attached transcripts must be received at the Rising Sun Regional Foundation office (218 South Walnut Street, PO Box 199, Rising Sun, IN 47040) by 4:00 p.m. (EDST), April 6, 2016.

 Scholarship application forms may be obtained at the seven participating public high schools or on the RSRF website at www.rsrfonline.org.

Source: Rising Sun Regional Foundation Announces 2016 Scholarship Program

Seattle Public Library to open scholarship essay contest Jan. 1

Seattle high school seniors and college undergraduates can soon apply for an annual scholarship competition sponsored by the Seattle Public Library that honors Stimson Bullitt, a former president of KING Broadcasting and civic leader.

Applicants must submit online essays between Jan. 1 and March 15 about an individual or group from Washington that has demonstrated civic courage, according to the contest rules online. Organizers will announce three scholarship winners in June, one of whom will receive a $5,000 scholarship for first place and two of whom will win $2,500 for second place.

Students who live, work or attend school in Seattle are qualified to apply. They must also have a Seattle Public Library card.

Bullitt, who died in 2009, was a lawyer, activist and philanthropist in Seattle, who "saw the library as an institution that embodied his commitment to equality of opportunity for all," says a news release from the library.

This is the third annual scholarship competition of such, titled the Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship. Here are the winning essays from 2015.

For more information, visit here or call the Library Foundation at 206-386-4130.

Source: Seattle Public Library to open scholarship essay contest Jan. 1

For one woman scholarship creates more than just opportunity

(BPT) - When Gloria Castaneda walks through the classroom doors at Yale and takes her seat in her biology classes, she knows she's come a long way from her hometown of Redwood City, California.

And the distance is more than simple geography. 

The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Castaneda has life experiences her schoolmates could never fathom. When she was 10-years-old, her older brother was shot and killed. After his passing, Castaneda realized it would be up to her to support her family. She helped her parents - neither of whom speaks English - deal with the daily struggles they faced in the United States. It was these challenges that fueled Castaneda's drive to do more for her family and herself.

A student at a poorly-funded, public middle school in the area, Castaneda's life changed when she earned acceptance to a private high school. "It was a huge culture shock for me," she says. Castaneda did more than overcome her shock, she thrived. She earned strong marks in high school and joined a program for students looking to attend college and find as many grants and scholarships as possible. Castaneda described the concept of attending college as an "ingrained idea" but she says she only really understood how important it would be to continue her education after her brother died.

It was during this pursuit that Castaneda found out about Becas Univision, a scholarship offered through the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is just one component of Univision Contigo's education platform, which provides year-round resources, tools and programs to help Hispanic families be more engaged in their children's education, from early childhood development to college readiness. Today, one in every four public school students in the United States is Hispanic, making initiatives like this all the more critical.

"Unvision Contigo allows us to stand side by side with our community on the issues most important to them," said Roberto Llamas, executive vice president of Human Resources and Community Empowerment, Univision Communications, Inc. "Each of the programs under our four pillars: education, health, prosperity and civic engagement, are developed to support the continued growth of the Hispanic students like Gloria and families like hers across the country."

For the fifth year in a row, Univision Contigo has hosted its annual Education Week, dedicating on-air programming and utilizing its digital platforms and community events to highlight a wide spectrum of relevant topics important to Hispanic America. These topics include early childhood development, college readiness, K-12 academic performance, access to broadband and technology, parental engagement in their child's education, as well as student empowerment and student-advocacy.

For Castaneda, the passion for public health and science was already there. Supported by the Univision scholarship and her financial aid package, Castaneda was accepted to and enrolled at Yale. She is currently a sophomore majoring in biology, but she plans to pursue a career in medicine and become a neurosurgeon.

In her first two years at Yale, Castaneda says she's enjoyed the different cultural centers that Yale offers and the new experiences that come with being a Californian on the east coast. But while she's enjoying her time at school, she hasn't lost her focus. "The most important part is what you manage to get out of it," she says of college.

And Castaneda is focused on getting as much as she can. New laws have made health care and jobs harder to come by for her parents, and she says it's tough never knowing they have everything they need. She hopes her degree and future career will enable her to help them, and once her parents are taken care of, she has larger goals in sight. "I want to do something more important than what I've done," she says. "I want to do something meaningful for the world."

To learn more about how Univision Communications Inc. is helping Hispanic parents and students through its empowerment platform, Univision Contigo, visit UnivisionContigo.com.

Source: For one woman scholarship creates more than just opportunity

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Mexicali Briefs: Scholarships delivered to students

State education officials held a special event in which 551 high school students got a scholarship to stay at school.

Undersecretary of High School Education Héctor Rivera Valenzuela delivered the 3,000 pesos checks to students for the second semester of 2015.

The event was held at Cecyte Xochimilco school in southern Mexicali.

Statewide, authorities delivered 1,046 checks for a total of 15 million pesos or $92,294.11.

Benefited students get a check every semester, according to the State Secretary of Education.

The program was launched years ago to expand access of high school education and to make students remain at school, as well as increase quality in education.

Rivera Valenzuela said Baja California is the only state that offers free high school education on its systems — Cecyte, Cobach, and Conalep.

CRIME

Men arrested in vehicles reported stolen

Several men were arrested between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning while driving cars reported stolen, said the Municipal Public Safety Department.

Authorities said at 2:18 p.m. on Dec. 23 a man who was identified as Argelio, 37, was arrested at Benito Juárez rural town.

The suspect held injuries on the head and his right hand after being attacked by a 32-year-old man who was trying to stop the carjacking of a 1998 burgundy Toyota Corolla with California plates.

At 6:35 p.m. a man identified as Luis Alberto, 22, was arrested at San Luis Río Colorado Highway and Carranza Blvd. in eastern Mexicali, after allegedly stealing a blue 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup at the Mega store located at San Luis Río Colorado Highway and Gómez Morín Blvd.

An hour later a man who was identified as Marcelino, 40, was arrested at Ejido Saltillo rural town on board of a white 1995 Nissan Altima with California plates that was reported stolen last month.

David Antonio, 25, was arrested at 3:34 a.m. on Thursday while driving a white Nissan pickup by Fourth Street and San Pedro Mezquital Avenue at the unincorporated area of González Ortega.

The vehicle was reported stolen, too.

Five hours later two men were arrested at the Fundadores neighborhood while on board of a 2015 Nissan Sentra with Baja plates, which was also reported stolen.

Police officers arrested Gerardo Alberto, 18, and José Luis, 19.

— Arturo Bojorquez, abojorquez@ivpressonline.com

Adelante Valle Editor Arturo Bojorquez can be reached at abojorquez@ivpressonline.com or 760-335-4646.

Source: Mexicali Briefs: Scholarships delivered to students

Lottery-scholarship cutoff set to rise

Arkansans applying for the lottery-financed Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships face new eligibility requirements and, if they meet these new requirements, smaller amounts during the first year of college.

Act 1105 of 2015 -- sponsored by Sen. Jimmy Hickey, R-Texarkana -- applies to scholarship applicants and future recipients, starting with the 2016-17 school year.

The application period for state-funded financial aid opens Jan. 1, and the deadline to apply for the Academic Challenge Scholarships is June 1, said Brett Powell, director of the state Department of Higher Education.

Act 1105 requires high school graduates to have ACT scores of at least 19 or the equivalent on comparable college entrance exams to be eligible for a scholarship. The new requirement applies to future high school graduating classes, starting with the class of 2016, according to the department's website.

High school graduates previously were required to have completed the Smart Core curriculum and achieved either a high school grade-point average of at least 2.5 or a minimum score of 19 on the ACT or its equivalent.

Under Act 1105, the scholarship size for future recipients will be reduced from $2,000 to $1,000 for the freshman year at the two- and four-year colleges.

The scholarships will increase from $3,000 to $4,000 for the sophomore year at four-year colleges and from $2,000 to $3,000 for the sophomore year at two-year colleges.

Scholarship recipients will receive $4,000 as juniors and $5,000 as seniors at the four-year colleges.

Supporters of Act 1105 -- enacted by the Legislature and Gov. Asa Hutchinson earlier this year -- said it would shift scholarship money to students who completed their studies and help guard against the scholarship program running short of funds.

Critics of the measure said they worried it would hurt poor and minority-group students.

"Our analysis of the change in award criteria conducted during the legislative session indicated that approximately 1,800 students would have been eliminated if the same criteria had been applied to the fall 2014 incoming class," Powell said.

"With the first-year award moving to $1,000, that results in a $1.8 million savings in year one," he said.

"We would anticipate similar first-year savings in subsequent years. The total savings is difficult to project because we do not know how scholarship retention rates might change."

He said the department's outreach and communications coordinator conducts workshops throughout the year with high school counselors, parents and others to provide information about available financial aid.

"Those presentations have included information on the changes in Academic Challenge since they became law," Powell said.

In addition, the department's financial aid website (scholarships.adhe.edu) includes updated information on the award criteria and amounts, he said.

More than 30,000 students have received Academic Challenge Scholarships during each of the past six fiscal years.

The scholarship program is financed through the lottery's net proceeds and $20 million a year in state general revenue. There's also a $20 million lottery reserve fund that is used to counter temporary shortfalls regarding the payment of scholarships and the receipt of lottery proceeds.

Lottery revenue and net proceeds for college scholarships have declined each of the past three fiscal years, though during the first five months in fiscal 2016 they've exceeded figures for the same period in fiscal 2015. Fiscal 2016 started July 1.

Lottery Director Bishop Woosley is projecting that revenue will be $411 million and net proceeds for scholarships will be $79.5 million in fiscal 2016 -- up from revenue of $409.2 million and net proceeds of $72.4 million in fiscal 2015.

When the House approved what became Act 1105 in March of this year, Rep. Chris Richey, D-Helena-West Helena, told his colleagues that "this basically becomes the backup plan if we can't come up with something else."

Rep. Charlotte Douglas, R-Alma, also told her colleagues that "this is a fix temporarily and [its implementation] is put off for a year" until the 2016-17 school year. "In the meantime, we are going to look for other solutions," she said.

Richey said Tuesday that lawmakers, who were meeting in a regular session in March, had thought they would be convening in a fiscal session starting in February of next year.

In a subsequent special session, the Legislature changed the primary election from May 24 to March 1 to coincide with several other Southern states' presidential primaries March 1. The Legislature also moved the start of the fiscal session from Feb. 8 to April 13.

Hickey, who is co-chairman of the Legislative Council's lottery oversight committee, said Tuesday, "I am open to looking at anything as long as it makes sense," regarding the scholarship program.

Powell said he's recommended to the committee that the scholarship program's eligibility requirements be based on data analysis of success rates for past scholarship recipients. He also would allow flexibility in the amount of scholarship awards in response to fluctuations in the lottery's net proceeds and would review the program in conjunction with other state financial-aid programs to ensure that college affordability, combined with student performance, is a priority.

Richey, who also is co-chairman of the lottery oversight committee, said he has changes that he would like to make in the scholarship program, but he doesn't know whether they are possible.

"I would love to figure out how we could get a GPA. back in" to allow a high school graduate to earn the scholarship based on grade-point average, he said.

Richey said he has been advised by college officials that a high school grade-point average is the best indicator of a student's success in college.

Richey said he also would like to increase the scholarship size from $1,000 back up to $2,000 during a student's first year in college.

"Some of that is dictated by the numbers," he said, referring to lottery proceeds. "Hopefully, we can figure out a long-term solution."

Metro on 12/25/2015

Source: Lottery-scholarship cutoff set to rise

UO kicker gets scholarship, to boot

Soccer background has served Schneider well on the gridiron

EUGENE — Two hours north, Portland-area sports bars were packed with soccer fans rooting on the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup championship game.

Alone in his apartment in Eugene, University of Oregon sophomore Aidan Schneider frantically tried to get his online webcast of the Timbers' game to work properly.

"The 'Watch ESPN' browser wouldn't load on time, so I actually missed the first two goals," Schneider says. "I couldn't believe it when the game finally turned on and it was 2-0 already. I was just shocked."

The Timbers, who scored their first goal 27 seconds into the game and their second goal in the seventh minute, went on to beat Columbus 2-1 to win the MLS title on Dec. 6 and touch off a raucous celebration in Soccer City, USA.

"An amazing feeling to watch that," Schneider says. "There wasn't much of a reception that I noticed down here (in Eugene), but I was sure going crazy. It made me wish I was still living at home and playing soccer in high school so I could experience it a little more."

On Jan. 2, many of those same Portland sports bars that broadcast the Timbers' game will be showing Schneider on TV as a placekicker for the 15th-ranked Ducks (9-3) in their Alamo Bowl matchup against No. 11 TCU (10-2) in San Antonio.

That is surreal to think about for Schneider, a former Grant High soccer standout from Northeast Portland who has turned into one of the nation's best Division I college football kickers.

"It's pretty weird to think about people watching us on TV," says Schneider, who plans on enjoying bowl games on television with his family when he visits home for the holidays. "There's a big disconnect from watching other games on TV and then actually doing it on the field yourself. It seems like two different worlds."

Schneider, who entered Oregon as a walk-on kicker in summer 2014, is now entrenched in the college football world after spending most of his childhood focused on soccer.

Schneider's decision to focus on football was rewarded Saturday when Oregon coach Mark Helfrich announced to the team that Schneider was being placed on scholarship. It was an emotional moment for Schneider, who was hoisted in the air by his celebrating teammates.

"He's the man," Oregon senior offensive lineman Tyler Johnstone says.

As a true freshman for the Ducks last year, Schneider took over as the starting kicker midseason and finished with 11 successful field goals in 12 attempts. That included field goals in the pressure-packed final three games that started with the Pac-12 championship game, continued with the Rose Bowl and ended with the national championship game.

Despite the success, Schneider couldn't believe his eyes when he saw his name listed among the 30 finalists last July for the Lou Groza Award, which is annually given to the nation's top kicker.

"Didn't expect that at all," he says.

Schneider then took the field this fall and continued to excel. He finished the regular season 20 of 22 on field goals, making all four attempts of 40 or more yards, with a long of 41. Even though he missed out on the Groza Award, Schneider has received his share of accolades this month.

Schneider was a first-team all-Pac-12 selection and was the

recipient of the Vlade Award, which the Touchdown Club of Columbus (Ohio) gives to the nation's most accurate kicker. Schneider earned the honors for making 90.9 percent of his field-goal attempts and going 62 for 62 on PATs. Schneider's team-high 122 points is second in the nation.

"That people recognize what I've been doing and what I've accomplished is really cool," Schneider says. "In the beginning, nobody really knows you, because you've got to prove yourself when you come in. People might think at first it's a fluke and you're going to start missing."

Schneider also was named to The Associated Press All-American third team this month, but had to laugh when the AP nationally released the list and had him as "Adam Schneider."

Johnstone, a second-team All-American selection by the Football Writers' Association of America, believes Schneider hasn't received as much credit as he should for his consistent work.

"We've struggled with kickers in the past here and the thing that kind of sucks about it is I don't think people are talking about him enough," Johnstone says. "We've always heard about our kickers not doing well and fans would be all up in a hissy about it. But then Aidan comes in here and is just killing it, and no one is talking about him.

"He's just a lights-out kicker, and I don't think enough has been said about him, and that's been disappointing. He just goes out there, nails a kick and then goes back to the sideline. He's been awesome."

Schneider has been a pleasant surprise for Oregon special teams coordinator Tom Osborne, who labeled Schneider as "a project" upon his arrival in Eugene. But Schneider, who has closely studied college and NFL kickers since joining the Grant football team as a junior, quickly impressed Osborne with his physical and cerebral ability.

"His mental toughness," Osborne says of Schneider's biggest strength. "He doesn't give a hoot. ... He doesn't get too stressed out. Most common thing with kickers and punters is they play mind games with themselves. They try so hard, and it doesn't go the way they want and they try to adjust and fix it. They want to please and be successful, and they start to spiral downhill sometimes. He's never experienced that."

Osborne was particularly impressed when he watched Schneider, as a walk-on true freshman, calmly kick field goals in the Rose Bowl and national championship game last January.

"It didn't faze him," Osborne says. "He's a different guy mentally. That's what makes him good. That's what you want."

Schneider understands that an occasional missed field goal is part of the job description. That's why he wasn't worried when his streak of 10 consecutive field goals to start the season ended during Oregon's game at Washington on Oct. 17.

After missing a 32-yarder in the fourth quarter, Schneider confidently made a 24-yard field goal five minutes later to help the Ducks beat the Huskies 26-20.

Schneider's most memorable field goal of the season was a 31-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to cap Oregon's scoring in a 38-36 win at Stanford on Nov. 14. It wasn't quite the buzzer-beater moment he's dreamed about, but Schneider's three-point kick proved the winning margin in a two-point win.

"That was probably the biggest sports moment of my life," Schneider says. "I don't think I've had any pressure kicks quite like that one. I miss that one and we very potentially lose that game. But I felt like I did a pretty good job of not thinking about all of that in the moment. Because before you do something you don't want to think, 'Oh my gosh, this is the most important thing ever.'

"So I just treated it like any other kick."

Schneider, who says he'd feel comfortable attempting a field goal of up to 55 yards in a game, will be ready if called upon for another key kick in Oregon's game against TCU.

The 2014 Grant grad then will enter the offseason with a focused mission to become even better as a junior in 2016. More than any individual honors, Schneider wants to make sure he is at his best to help the Ducks chase a national title.

After watching his beloved Timbers celebrate their first soccer championship, Schneider became even more inspired to someday experience a similar euphoria. "The most important thing with both sports is to always be consistent with whatever you're doing," Schneider says. "I'll always love soccer. But I am really enjoying football and would love to keep playing the sport at as high a level as I could. I'm excited wto see where this all goes in the next couple of years."

In the meantime, Schneider offers his sincere gratitude for the backing he's received from the people in the Grant High community. "I've been hearing from so many people that I haven't heard from in a while," Schneider says. "A lot of former teammates, kids from my class, older kids who went to school with my brother and even a couple teachers. The Grant community has been really great, and it means a lot to have their support."

Source: UO kicker gets scholarship, to boot

University gets $2.25M gift for endowed scholarship

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — John Carroll University outside Cleveland says it has received a gift of more than $2 million to establish an endowed scholarship fund.

Cleveland.com reports (http://bit.ly/1OiNQrP ) the University Heights school made the announcement Tuesday.

The university says the money will create the William J. and Eileen C. Donnelly Endowed Scholarship. William P. Donnelly and Susan Donnelly gave the $2.25 million donation in honor of his parents.

The Donnellys are graduates of the university. William Donnelly is the executive vice president of a scales and analytical instruments manufacturer and has served on John Carroll's board of directors since 2011.

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Information from: cleveland.com, http://www.cleveland.com

Source: University gets $2.25M gift for endowed scholarship

Three Texas Tech students earn scholarships to study abroad

Texas Tech studentsto study abroad

Three Texas Tech students will be heading to Japan, Brazil and Spain after being awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad for the spring 2016 semester.

Raul Perez Jr., a sophomore pre-engineering major, will study in Beppu, Japan.

Maria Munoz, a junior communications studies major and Portuguese minor, will study in Florianopolis, Brazil.

Bianca Barreto, a senior psychology major, will study Spanish at the Texas Tech Center in Sevilla, Spain.

Maria Tellez-Giron and Andree Ordaz were named as alternates.

About 800 undergraduate students from 355 American colleges and universities received the scholarship, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Gilman scholars receive up to $5,000 toward their study abroad or internship program costs. Students receiving the Federal Pell Grant from two- and four-year institutions who already are planning to study or intern abroad for credit are eligible to apply.

Karen Michael, A-J Media

Source: Three Texas Tech students earn scholarships to study abroad

MMSDC celebrates academic excellence at Chairman’s Scholarship Ball

 

Scholarships presented, new chair welcomed

The Annual Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council's Chairman's Scholarship Gala was recently held at the historic Colony House in Detroit. This year's spectacular event not only celebrated the scholarship awardees, it also served as a spring board for the organization's fundraising efforts for 2016.

The MMSDC charity event raises money for the Chairman's Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to outstanding minority college students in the S.T.E.M. and business fields of study.  Another key element of the highly-anticipated annual gala was the official "Passing of the Gavel" from outgoing chairman Steven Kiefer of GM to incoming chairman, Hau Thai-Tang of Ford Motor Company.

"This event was a magnificent celebration of academic and corporate excellence and commitment–to our students, our members and the community at-large" said Michelle Sourie Robinson, MMSDC President/CEO. "It is a true reflection of our on-going support and mentoring of minority students to ensure their preparation for successful corporate and entrepreneurial careers."MMSDC awarded twelve $2,500 scholarships, including four donated by FCA Foundation. Awardees included: Madalyn Rodriguez, (Michigan State);  Tannia Rodriguez (Wayne State); Angelique Ratkov (Michigan State); Lauren Wiley (Michigan State); Ashia Davis (North Farmington High School); Raven Boone (Kalamazoo Valley Community College); James A. Murray III (University of Michigan); Aubrey Perry (Michigan State); Morgan Bates (Michigan State); Navya Devarasetty (Michigan State);  Aaron C. McClendon (Western Michigan) and Jacqueline Mills (Kalamazoo College).

A live auction offering one-on-one meetings with top corporate decision makers raised more than $40,000 for the 2016 scholarship fund.  Winning bidders — who in some cases paid as much as $10,000 to win meetings with Carrie Uhl — Magna; Robert Young — Toyota; India Randerson – HFHS; Tom Lake – Honda; Burt Jordan — Ford, and outgoing MMSDC Chairman Steve Kiefer — GM.

Rhonda Walker of WDIV-TV4 served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the event, which more than 250 people attended.

Source: MMSDC celebrates academic excellence at Chairman's Scholarship Ball

Study abroad tips: How to win a scholarship

"There are several schools, including IVYs, which would give financial assistance to all eligible candidates based on their paying capacity (proven) is they secure admission. This can be full tuition, part tuition, or even full tuition plus living expenses

"Most schools have access to several funds and can offer, each year, 1000s of dollars to international students.

"Maximum one of my students from India received was 25,000$"

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

In an online chat with readers every Friday, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and career abroad.

For those who missed the chat on December 18, here's the unedited transcript:

KShah: Hi my son is in class X. He wants to pursue undergraduate in Germany either in Mechanical or Aeronautical.

He is learning German language.How he should go about in next two years. Which exams he should give?

NNS Chandra: Learning German? Interesting. Your son seems to be determined.

What he needs to do now, most importantly, is to be a good student.

Enjoy high school at the same time.

Learning about technology is a good thing. Interning in industries is definitely going to help him.

Participating in international science and Math competitions and exams can help him.

narayan padmanabhan: Sir, my daughter will be completing her BE in BIO TECH in 2016.

What are the choices available for either Jobs or Further studies.

NNS Chandra: Opportunities are many in this new and exciting area. Mr Narayanan.

How is she doing in school? Is she ready with her Statement of Purpose. That is a good place to begin the discussion in what are the next steps.

nambiar mavila: Thanks yes sir, I have always given him the freedom to select. He is planning for his CAT exam. My suggestion was to try for GAIT, which he is bit reluctant. Kindly advise.

NNS Chandra: Sure. Please ask him to write to me with what he is thinking, I will reply in detail

ac ashok: What would you advice for automotive PG courses please?

NNS Chandra: Which university in Australia you are considering for your automotive PG Ashok? It is true, now Australia got some good back ground in the industry, it is wise to consider Australia.

Are you really interested in subject and its application and build a career around that? Did you try Europe? Germany got several top schools.

nambiar mavila: Sir, my son has passed out with distinction in Electronics and Telecommunications BE in India.

Selected through campus interview and working for medium sized company. What are the future options for him ?

NNS Chandra: Congratulations Nambiar. You should be proud of your son's achievements.

I would argue to trust him with his future. These days young men and women have their on opinion and ideas, right?

But please tell him to keep his focus on academics while working.

While enjoying his freedom and independence, let him spend sometime preparing for GRE, looking at different career options, clearing ToEFL. And so that way when times come to decide whether to do a global masters or MBA he would be ready.

AMITAVA SAMAIYA: My son is in class 12. He wants to study medicine from the UK. What is the procedure and cost of education in UK?

NNS Chandra: Amitava, I am sure you understand the admission cycle for most UK Med schools, for this year has already started.

Application process in simple, apply with your grades and SoP (it is a comprehensive application), take exams. Cost can be anywhere between 40 to 55 K USD. Per year. Total cost I meant, tuition, living, travel, etc

Swati Kundu: Hi what are the possibilities of getting scholarship at undergrad level in US? Is SAT subject must for this?

NNS Chandra: Coming back to core point in question my answer

There are several schools, including IVYs, which would give financial assistance to all eligible candidates based on their paying capacity (proven) is they secure admission. This can be full tuition, part tuition, or even full tuition plus living expenses

Most schools have access to several funds and can offer, each year, 1000s of dollars to international students.

This offer would come with offer. Maximum one of my students from India received was 25000 $. So to my answer is an yes.

But depends on your grades, GPA, standardised test scores.SO A good score in ACT/SAT AND SAT II is going to help you in getting closer to a good scholarship

How you are doing in GRE/GMAT ..this is very important

Your SOP, your essays, your application, what I meant is how you are arguing your case infront of 'reputed B School" through your application, through your interviews etc etc.

deepak wagh: Dear Sir, My brother completed BE (IT) in current year. so lets plan for next upgrade study ?? what's you suggest right now..

NNS Chandra: I am not sure I got your question right, Deepak. Is that you are mentioning and asking about your brothers master studies?

deepak wagh: Dear Sir, my brother just completed B.E. (IT). so lets plan to go next master study..... what's you suggest about this ?? it will be in india or abroad

NNS Chandra: Oh alright Deepak. Now question seems to be more clear.

Your brother have several options to pursue in India. Good schools, great programmes.

Did he write entrance exams or pushed in any applications in India? Looking at international options, there are opportunities in Europe, North America...etc

Please ask your brother to send me his grades (GPA for his engg program), statement of purpose, and start working for GRE if he has not done that already. I can give him specific directions based on data.

dinesh agarwal: Dear Sir, my daughter would be competing her 12th Science CBSE in March 2016.

She is interested to pursue BBA course in Germany or UK. Please guide on possible options and requisites for securing admission in a good university. Thank you.

NNS Chandra: Studying BBA abroad is a good idea, Dinesh. Germany is booming these days. Lots of academic opportunities. Same cannot be told of England, yet some amazing institutes.

The starting point of securing an admission is of-course good grades. And then in Europe SOP matters a lot. Where is she with her scores, grades? Started on application? SOP?

UmaSankar Mohanta: Dear Sir, My son will be appearing 10th ICSE in Feb'2016. He wants do Engineering in Mechanical/ Aeronautics in abroad. Please guide.Uma Sankar, Bangalore.

NNS Chandra: Wonderful Uma Sankar. Really appreciate his interest in aeronautics. Now is the time he must start preparing for university.

Building leadership as a habit, engage in community and challenging himself intellectually.

At this stage what a driven student would do is appear for international competitions like AMC, SIN. Please ask him to email me; I can help him to enrol in several programmes.

ravindra budhkar: Dear Sir, my son has done B.E. in IT (2012) & PG in Advance Software (2013) and wanted to go for MS in Management Data Science.

He has also GRE and TOFEL in 2012. Please guide whether to pursue in India or abroad. What are the better options in Universities abroad.

NNS Chandra: What is this PG degree you are mentioning, Ravindra? From which University?

Can I know what his GRE score is, please?

There are lots of options, globally, from Techs Tech to Imperial for masters in data science.

Please email the academic achievement so far, gpa and gre scores so that we can make masters decisions based on data

Santosh Menon: How would you rate the South Dakota school of mi Es and technology for undergraduate engineering?

NNS Chandra: SDSMT is a specialist school focusing more on a specific trade. This is not a typical liberal arts school, but more focused school.

The school has been quite successful in the past to maintain the record of high salary and carer opportunities for its grads.

Are you applying from India or from USA, Santhosh? Are you planning to stay back in USA after finishing school?

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Ray Brothers Create Scholarship to Honor Their Mother

Martha Nell Flaherty Ray is being honored through the Martha Nell Flaherty Ray Scholarship Endowment established by her sons Ken and Van at the University of Mississippi.

Though Martha Nell Flaherty Ray lost her battle to cancer at the young age of 52, her memory and dedication to education will live through a gift from her sons, Ken Ray and Van Ray, in the form of the Martha Nell Flaherty Ray Scholarship Endowment at the University of Mississippi.

"Our goal in establishing this scholarship is to reflect and model the nurture, support, value for education and community responsibility that our parents and the Pontotoc community provided to us during and after our mother's illness, and to assist deserving students, particularly those from Mississippi, who face challenges similar to those Van and I faced when we were pursuing our degrees," said Ken Ray of Long Valley, New Jersey.

This new scholarship has been created with an initial $25,000 gift and is earmarked to help Ole Miss students whose parents have fallen victim to cancer.

Martha Nell passed away in June 1981, a year after Van Ray received an undergraduate degree in business from Ole Miss, and just before Ken Ray entered the university as a freshman. While the loss of their mother presented hurdles to completing their college studies, Van and Ken both earned bachelor's and graduate degrees from Ole Miss and went on to successful careers.

"Our parents modeled the values of leadership and service in the community and did so simply because it is the right thing to do," said Van, who lives in Yazoo City. "Despite losing our mother early in life, the values Martha Nell gave us prepared us to be independent and successful, despite the inevitable challenges we face in life."

Martha Nell supported efforts for reading programs at the Pontotoc County Library, and both Martha Nell and her husband, Raymond, were church and community leaders and regular boosters at school events. She was always there for those who needed her but did so quietly and without any desire for recognition, her sons recounted.

However, the generosity displayed by the Ray family will undoubtedly change lives and shape the future for incoming UM freshmen.

In a letter sent to the Ray brothers earlier this year, then-Chancellor Dan Jones wrote, "Your support enables us to challenge students, broaden their perspectives and give them the preparation needed to help them reach their full potential. Thank you for your extraordinary dedication to Ole Miss and our students."

The Martha Nell Flaherty Ray Scholarship will be available to incoming freshmen from Mississippi, with preference being given to those from Pontotoc County.

Anyone interested in making a gift to the Ray Scholarship Endowment can send a check with the fund noted in the memo line to the University of Mississippi Foundation, 406 University Ave., Oxford, MS 38655; or online at http://www.umfoundation.com/makeagift. For information about establishing a scholarship, contact the UM Foundation at 662-915-5944.

Courtesy of Kelly Savage and Ole Miss News Desk

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CSU-Global Offers Full-Tuition Scholarship for a New Student

The online state university is bringing back its Gift of Education Scholarship as a way to encourage working adults to make 2016 the year to finally get started earning a degree

Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) December 18, 2015

Colorado State University-Global Campus is proud to once again give the gift of education this year. For the second year in a row, one new student starting in January will be awarded a scholarship that allows for completion of a tuition-free bachelor's or master's degree.

"We are excited to once again provide this unique opportunity to new students who are looking to earn their degree in order to facilitate their professional and personal success," said Colorado State University-Global Campus President, Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker.

The 2015 Gift of Education Scholarship covers the tuition charges for all CSU-Global courses or alternative credit options in one of the online university's bachelor's degree or master's degree programs. To apply for the scholarship, new students must write an essay on how earning a degree will help change their life, and complete the university's admission process by December 25, 2015. As part of the scholarship criteria, the recipient must start classes on January 4, 2016. In the spirit of giving, CSU-Global is also waiving its application fee for all who apply online using the code GIFT for the rest of 2015.

"As a state university built for working adults, CSU-Global is committed to providing quality, career-relevant educational programs with the flexibility and affordability modern learners need," continued Dr. Takeda-Tinker. "In addition to awarding this scholarship to one deserving student, we hope others who have considered going back to school realize that education is the best gift they can give themselves this holiday season."

More information including the full terms and conditions on the Gift of Education Scholarship are available at CSUGlobal.edu/Gift. Prospective students can also contact an Enrollment Counselor at 800-920-6723 or Admissions(at)CSUGlobal(dot)edu for more information about CSU-Global's online accredited bachelor's degree and master's degree programs.

About Colorado State University-Global CampusColorado State University-Global Campus (CSU-Global) offers career relevant bachelor's and master's degree programs for working adults and nontraditional learners. As the first and only 100% online, fully accredited public university in the United States, CSU-Global is focused on student success as its number one priority. Embracing the land grant heritage as part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Global sets the standard for quality and innovation in higher education through its expert faculty who are recognized as industry leaders and trained in working with adults in an online learning environment. CSU-Global offers a streamlined enrollment process with accelerated eight week courses that start every four weeks. Visit CSUGlobal.edu or call 1-800-920-6723 for more information.

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Apply for MBA scholarship offered by HEC Paris

HEC Paris is offering ­scholarships for international students who wish to pursue business studies at postgraduate level in France. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit and potential to graduate students from all around the world.

To apply for a scholarship you must have completed an ­undergraduate programme at an accredited university. Candidates must complete an application through the institute's online system. The decision is based on academic excellence, the overall strength of the application, the results of the selection interviews and the candidate's GMAT score. The amount of the scholarship varies from 8,000 euros to 26,000 euros. Click here for further details. Find online application form here.

The application deadlines for September 2016 intake are: January 1, 2016, February 1, 2016, March 4, 2016, April 1, 2016, May 1, 2016 and June 1, 2016.

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Bill would revoke scholarships of athletes who boycott games

When the University of Missouri football team embraced the Concerned Student 1950 protests, the possibility players could lose their scholarships — as proposed by a state lawmaker — was not a factor, sophomore safety Anthony Sherrils said Monday.

On Nov. 7, Sherrils tweeted a photo of more than 30 players who declared a boycott of football activities in support of Jonathan Butler, a graduate student at MU who went on a hunger strike to call for UM System President Tim Wolfe's resignation. Under university rules, the players risked losing their financial aid if they missed a practice scheduled for the next day.

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"We didn't really care," Sherrils said. "It was the right thing to do."

State Rep. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, filed a bill Friday that would revoke the athletic scholarship of any athlete "who calls, incites, supports or participates in any strike or concerted refusal to play a scheduled game." Schools would be required to fine coaches who support the banned activities, as then-Coach Gary Pinkel did by canceling practice and publicly backing the players.

"I have had to sacrifice things because it is the right thing to do," Brattin said. "The thinking that you can act a certain way and get away with everything, that is not the real world. I think if the coaching staff had not given their blessing to this type of behavior, we would not even be talking right now."

Wolfe resigned Nov. 9, two days after the team's boycott brought national attention to the protests over racism on campus. Practices resumed the next day, but the move could have cost the university at least $1 million had the Tigers not played a game scheduled for Nov. 14.

The student athlete handbook says the university may revoke the scholarship of any athlete violating NCAA, Southeastern Conference, institutional or departmental regulations or failing to "maintain their academic or social responsibilities."

The university does not have any comment "at this time" on Brattin's legislation, UM System spokesman John Fougere wrote in an email.

The players would prefer the university address racism and systematic oppression so protests are unnecessary, Sherrils said. "But to say, 'Your voice doesn't matter. We're going to take your scholarships if you feel that it's just that you boycott,' that's crazy to me," he said.

Brattin sponsored a law that took effect in August making public college campuses forums where non-commercial speech could not be restricted.

The issue for the new bill, he said, is not whether players had a right to support the protests. The problem is refusing to meet the requirements of their scholarships, he said.

"They had the opportunity to stand arm-in-arm peacefully with the protests without holding the football program hostage with their activity," Brattin said. "That is where you went from their individual freedoms and rights to stepping on the rights of others."

The reaction to his bill has been heated, Brattin said. "I am getting tons of calls. There is no lukewarm anything."

State Rep. Stephen Webber, D-Columbia, said lawmakers should focus on helping the university instead of punishing students. "Coaching the football team from Jefferson City is not a higher education policy," he said.

The university already has the power to do everything Brattin's bill would mandate, said Rep. Kip Kendrick, D-Columbia. "What frustrates me the most is that there are so many people in the legislature trying to trash the University of Missouri."

The bill will spur discussion about how the university handled the protests, said Rep. Kurt Bahr, R-St. Charles and co-sponsor of Brattin's bill. The unrest was a major topic of conversation when Republicans, who hold more than two-thirds of the seats in the Missouri House, met Friday, Bahr and state Rep. Chuck Basye, R-Rocheport, said.

"My issue isn't that I am upset with students that said they didn't want to play," Bahr said. "My issue is broader to the unrest that is going on at the university and the poor response of the leadership."

The General Assembly would be wrong to punish the university by reducing its funding or imposing some other penalty, Basye said. What lawmakers want is for the administration and the Board of Curators to show they are in charge.

"I wasn't real pleased with" the resignation of Wolfe and MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, "and I know an awful lot of people don't like it, either," Basye said. "For them to resign over those issues they had no control over — the alleged racism — was a terrible mistake."

Brattin's bill might not be the best way to address lawmaker concerns, Basye said, but he was not sure he will oppose it.

"Those football players were way out of line," Basye said. "They had a responsibility to the university and to the football program to play."

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Jones Family Scholarship holds 2nd annual Reindeer Run 5k Dec. 24 at North Henderson High

Looking for something fun to do on while you wait for Santa Claus to arrive on Christmas Eve? If you enjoy morning runs, you might want to check out the 2nd Annual Jones Family Scholarship Reindeer Run 5k at North Henderson High School on Thursday, December 24 beginning at 9 a.m.

"Thanks to your incredible support last year, the Jones Family Scholarship Reindeer Run/Walk 5K is back!" say the event organizers through the event's website. The "fun run/walk" is open to both adults and children, with all skill levels and ages welcome. Festive costumes are encouraged as participants race through the North Henderson Cross Country trail, a mixture of wooded terrain and areas of pavement.

Those who register by the end of today (December 15) will qualify for an early bird rate of $20 per adult and $15 for those under 18 years old. Registrations fees after Dec. 15 are $25 for adults and $20 per individual under 18. All participants will receive a free toboggan hat and children under three who'd like to participate can enter for free. Registration can be completed online at runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=13395.

After the run, attendees are invited back to the North Henderson gym for snacks and refreshments. Those who don't wish to run but would like to volunteer to help with set-up or make a donation directly to the Scholarship fund can contact Ryan Jones at rhj182@gmail.com for details.

Proceeds from the event go towards supporting the Jones Family Scholarship, which is offered to one graduating North Henderson senior to pursue a two- or four-year college education. Scholarship recipients must exhibit a financial need, in addition to "leadership qualities that demonstrate a willingness to give back to their community and mentor future scholarship recipients," according to the description on the event's website.

"Last year we had over 100 sign up for the race," says Jones, one of the event's organizers, "and this year we expect to exceed this mark." Last year's run also raised over $1,000 for The Jones Family Scholarship, enabling the organizers to double the annual support of last year's scholarship recipient.

For more information on the Jones Family Scholarship 2nd Annual reindeer Run 5k, to register to participate or to donate to the Scholarship, check out runsignup.com/jfs5k or contact Ryan Jones at rhj182@gmail.com.

Source: Jones Family Scholarship holds 2nd annual Reindeer Run 5k Dec. 24 at North Henderson High

FDLTCC student wins scholarship

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Skylar Tomlin of Hermantown is one of nine law enforcement students statewide to receive a $600 scholarship from the Minnesota Sheriff's Association (MSA). St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman presented Tomlin with a check on behalf of the MSA.

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Tomlin is a student at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College pursuing an associate's degree in law enforcement. He intends to later pursue a four-year degree in criminology.

"Law enforcement has never been an easy career, and I think it's safe to say it's more challenging now than ever," said Litman. "We need quality officers and so I'm very proud to assist young men and women who are still willing to pursue this rewarding, yet difficult career."

The MSA awards scholarships each year to law enforcement students to assist with training and education expenses. This year's recipients represent a broad spectrum of applicants, and were chosen based on qualifications and academic excellence that reflect the dedication and pride of those choosing to enter the difficult but rewarding profession of law enforcement and public service. Additional information about the award and the MSA can be found online at mnsheriffs.org.

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College extends scholarship

ST. CLAIRSVILLE - Belmont College announced recently that the Trustees Scholarship will be extended through the spring 2016 semester for all eligible 2015 high school graduates. The Trustees Scholarship at Belmont College offers a tuition-only award to students to cover the cost of up to six academic terms after other forms of need-based financial aid have been applied.

"Typically, Trustees Scholars must enter Belmont College no later than the fall term immediately following their high school graduation," said Paul Gasparro, president. "However, this year we have decided to once again extend the scholarship an extra term for eligible 2015 graduates."

Comprehensive community colleges, like Belmont, are a less expensive alternative to many higher priced four-year institutions. From the 1989/90 through the 2014/2015 academic years, Belmont has awarded nearly $9 million to local students through the Trustees Scholarship.

Gasparro went on to say, "At Belmont College, we strive to make college affordable for our students, so that emphasis can be placed on academics instead of how to pay for tuition. Whether their destination is the workforce or an advanced degree, starting at Belmont College enables Trustees Scholarship recipients the opportunity to benefit from lower costs and easy transferability to a four-year institution for degree completion."

All 2015 high school graduates must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive the Trustees Scholarship extension, meaning that they must enroll at Belmont College for the spring 2016 semester. Additionally, these students must meet residency requirements for Belmont, Harrison or Monroe counties, and have graduated from a high school in one of these counties.

Some of the fastest-growing career fields such as nursing, health care assistants and information systems employ Belmont College graduates. The college offers not only certificate and degree programs in the areas of business, allied health, public safety, industrial technologies and engineering technologies, but also the associate of arts and the associate of science degrees, which are virtually the first two years of a bachelor's degree.

For more information about the Trustees Scholarship extension, call 740-695-8516.

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SD BankWest Locations to Award $24,000 in College Scholarships for 2016-17

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SD BankWest Locations to Award $24,000 in College Scholarships for 2016-17

December 12, 2015

 

PIERRE  S.D. – BankWest Scholarship applications are now available online or at BankWest branches throughout South Dakota. The bank will award 16 scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate college students who meet the eligibility requirements. The application deadline is February 5, 2016.

BankWest Chairman, President and CEO Charles Burke III said each scholarship has a $1,500 value and may be used to fund tuition at any accredited, post-secondary educational institution during the 2016-17 school year. Involvement in community activities, personal character and academic integrity are the three primary areas of consideration in the application process.

"This is the 23rd year BankWest has provided scholarships to our area youth," Burke said. "Some of the brightest and most community-involved students come from South Dakota and this is one way that BankWest encourages them to pursue their academic dreams."

To apply for a 2016 BankWest Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

·         Be a BankWest deposit account holder for a minimum of six months preceding the application deadline.

·         Be a United States citizen.

·         Be a high school senior or full-time undergraduate student currently attending an accredited post high school educational institution.

·         Have not previously received a BankWest Scholarship.

·         Attend a personal interview in Pierre on March 7 or 8, 2016, if chosen as a finalist.

Online applications may be found at: www.bankwest-sd.com. Scholarship finalists will be invited to BankWest's corporate office in Pierre for a personal interview during the week of March 7, 2016, and awards will be announced in April. Students who are not currently BankWest deposit account holders are invited to visit any BankWest branch and discuss opening an account and/or eligibility for next year's scholarship program.

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Centre for Cultural Resources & Training Announced Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme 2016

Centre for Cultural Resources & Training offers scholarships to outstanding young children for developing their talent in various cultural fields such as traditional forms of music, dance, drama, painting, sculpture and crafts laying special emphasis on rare art forms. Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship on or before 31 December 2015.

Scholarship Details:

375 scholarships for General & others

125 scholarships for Traditional Artist Families

100 scholarships for Tribal Culture (ST)

20 scholarships for Differently Abled

Eligibility Criteria: Children whose date of birth is in between 01 July 2002 and 30 June 2006 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply for award of the scholarship for the years 2016-17.

For more details on eligibility criteria, click on: http://ccrtindia.gov.in/

How to Apply: The candidate fulfilling the above criteria may submit their application in the prescribed 'Application format' on or before 31 December 2015.

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Hoover HS senior, 7 others awarded TimkenSteel scholarships

Logan Stahl headed to school Thursday worried about tests in statistics and calculus.

But when second period began, the Hoover High senior found himself in the guidance office, where TimkenSteel Corporation chairman, CEO and President Ward J. "Tim" Timken Jr. waited with Stahl's parents to present him with an oversized check for $35,000.

The TimkenSteel Charitable Fund awarded eight high school seniors with $245,000 in scholarships Thursday. This is the second year for the competitive program, open to students across the world whose parents work for TimkenSteel.

"The kids we invest in are going to become future leaders in the country," Timken said.

Stahl's scholarship — the largest given Thursday — may be renewed an additional three years, making the gift worth $140,000.

"It makes me feel a lot better (about my tests)," Stahl said. "Now I have some other nerves to deal with, too."

Stahl plans to study computer science at either Grove City College, Case Western Reserve University or Carnegie Mellon University. He hopes to a pursue a career in robotics or artificial intelligence — he's the programming captain now for Hoover's robotics team.

His father, Duane Stahl, works as a purchasing controller for TimkenSteel. He and his wife, Trish, were equally surprised by Thursday's announcement.

"We're just very grateful to Timken," Trish Stahl said.

Other scholarship recipients are:

• Mikayla Aowad, Jackson High School, $10,000 renewable up to three years for a total of $40,000

• Rahul Rambhatla, Solon High School, $10,000 renewable up to three years for a total of $40,000

• Joanne Ash, Lake High School, $5,000

• Amanda Janecek, Louisville High School, $5,000

• Kayla Janecek, Louisville High School, $5,000

• Makayla Sutter, Hoover High School, $5,000

• Nathaniel Webb, Jackson High School, $5,000

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HubShout, LLC Announces November Scholarship Winner Rebecca Feinberg

Veteran SEO outsourcing and digital marketing agency awards its fall scholarship to University of Pittsburgh student Rebecca Feinberg.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) December 09, 2015

HubShout, LLC recently awarded its $1,000 fall scholarship to Rebecca Feinberg, a finance and marketing student at the University of Pittsburgh.

Chad Hill, CEO and Co-Founder, says that Feinberg stood out from the application pool thanks to her initiative and passion for online marketing.

"Rebecca has completed several internships and projects relating to online marketing, which was instantly impressive," he says. "We're happy to help support her career goals and bring another talented individual into the digital marketing field."

Feinberg has interned with UQ Marketing and the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Alleghenies, where she managed the foundation's social media marketing campaign. During the spring 2015 semester, she created a Digital Media Optimization Plan (DMOP) for Firefly Education London -- a London-based company that matches children with Special Educational Needs to the right assisting personnel -- which gave the company Immediate, Six-Month, One-Year, and Three-Year actions plans for online growth.

Feinberg is set to graduate in April 2017 from the College of Business Administration with a BSBA in Finance and Marketing, along with a Certificate of Leadership and Ethics. After graduation, she says she hopes to enter the consulting field.

"My expertise has been in online brand management, but I am also interested in the planning and financial end of the spectrum," Feinberg said. "The idea of clients approaching me with their professional problems and solving them gets my blood pumping."

To be considered for HubShout's scholarship, students must have completed at least one year of college with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The agency awards its scholarship to the candidate with the strongest demonstrated passion for Internet marketing.

Hill says HubShout plans to continue its scholarship program into the future as a way of encouraging talented students to pursue careers in the online marketing field.

"We started the scholarship program in 2012," he says. "Rebecca is our ninth recipient. We are really proud to continue to help students pursue their interest in digital marketing."

About HubShout, LLC

Co-founded in 2008 by Adam Stetzer, Ph.D, President, and Chad Hill, CEO, HubShout is a U.S.-based SEO reseller and digital marketing firm with offices located in Rochester, NY and Falls Church, VA. Services include SEO, local SEO, PPC, content marketing, social media management, and custom digital marketing plans. For more information about HubShout's SEO reseller program and digital marketing services, please visit hubshout.com.

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Scholarship offered for LCCC students

The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $2,000 toward a Springboard Scholarship at Lehigh Carbon Community College.

The money will provide a $500 scholarship over four semesters to students who are first-generation college students with financial need.

According to Carbon County's statistics, 48 percent of students in the county come from low-income families. Residents of Carbon County also fall well below the state average for those attaining a college degree; in part, due to their economic situation.

Lehigh Carbon Community College serves students with sites in three counties: main campus in Schnecksville and Donley Center in Allentown (Lehigh County), Morgan Center in Tamaqua (Schuylkill County) and LCCC Jim Thorpe (Carbon County).

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Rethinking Online Feminist Action

*Lauren Power [2015] is doing an MPhil in Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies at the University of Cambridge, with the support of a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Last week, more than 1,200 women in a secret Facebook group launched an online campaign to name-and-shame men threatening to rape Australian feminist columnist Clementine Ford [pictured], a staunch opponent of cyber-harassment, after a man was fired for calling her a 'slut' online.

Within 15 minutes of the campaign's launch, thousands of tweets had been sent and

Cash for College Awareness Night Dec. 7

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County has partnered with Yavapai College and multiple community groups to present Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Night, an opportunity for students, their families and local educators to learn more about scholarships available for post-secondary studies.

A variety of scholarship funds established with the Arizona Community Foundation offer support for students in Yavapai County. With one application through the Arizona Community Foundation's online scholarship system, students are automatically matched with any of these local scholarships and any others for which they qualify among the more than 100 scholarship opportunities through the Arizona Community Foundation, the largest private provider of scholarships in the state.

Local community groups as well as staff from the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County will be available to answer questions and share information. The first Cash for College Scholarship Awarene ss Night will take place at Yavapai College Gymnasium on Monday, Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carol Chamberlain at cchamberlain@azfoundation.org.

If you know of any local scholarship providers supporting Yavapai County students, please share this opportunity.

Source: Cash for College Awareness Night Dec. 7

State Scholarship Allows UAFS Nursing Student To Reach Career Goal

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FORT SMITH (KFSM)--The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery continues to afford thousands of people the chance to attend college by helping them pay tuition.

Fernanda Dobbins, 21, is one of more than 20,000 men and woman in the Natural State to receive the scholarship.

"It just has given me that free opportunity to fully focus on school and not have to stress about working, paying certain bills," said Dobbins a, nursing student at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.

Over the past three and a half years, Dobbins said UAFS' nursing program has been challenging yet personally gratifying.

The degree requires students to spend countless hours in a classroom and a hospital experience to develop a multifaceted skill set.

"It's so humbling to be able to serve people like when they're in their lowest moments, and I've learned a lot," said Dobbins.

Dobbins' will graduate this May, but will have to go through her busiest and most academically rigorous semester to get there.

She said she's grateful to have the security from the scholarship to finally start her desired career, ideally treating expectant mothers, as well as mothers and children.

To learn more about the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, click here.

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Tips for Winning a Scholarship

MISSION, Kan., Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Winning a scholarship can be as competitive as gaining entrance to the college of your choice. While academic performance, extracurricular activities and character all matter, your success often boils down to discovering scholarships that fit your credentials and properly promoting your accomplishments.

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These tips will help you prepare scholarship applications that get you noticed – and could get you some extra cash to help pay for school.

Leverage relationships and seek nontraditional opportunities. There are a lot of scholarships out there, and the wider you cast your net the greater your chances are of winning. In addition to traditional avenues such as your basic online search and checking the bulletin board outside the financial aid office, reach out to your network. Ask family and friends about scholarships offered by the companies they work for and organizations they belong to. You may be surprised by all the organizations that offer assistance to deserving students. For example, Foresters, an international financial services provider, offers the Foresters Competitive Scholarship to its members and their immediate family members, which awards up to 250 tuition scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to students who demonstrate a commitment to community service and have a strong GPA. Learn more about Foresters scholarship opportunities at foresters.com.

Other unexpected sources of scholarship funds may include cultural or religious groups, civic and philanthropic groups in your community, and professional groups or businesses in the field you plan to study. Many banks also handle special trusts or funds with scholarship provisions.

Showcase your passion, talent and potential. A compelling essay gives scholarship judges insight into what makes you special and unique. If you and another candidate are tied in objective criteria, such as grades, a well-written narrative can set you apart. Not all essays are the same, though; exercise caution to ensure that you are answering the question posed and demonstrating your knowledge of the sponsor, not just copying and pasting from another application. The essay is your opportunity to let your personality shine through in ways your transcript can't. Showcase your passions and motivations, and be sure to reference volunteer work, extracurricular activities and other evidence that demonstrates your leadership skills.

Prepare a checklist and gather materials ahead of time. Winning a scholarship often comes down to organization; you can't win if you don't complete the application by the deadline. Although each application will have its nuances, there are some standard details that nearly every scholarship requires. Gathering and assembling these materials ahead of time will make the tedious task of preparing each application easier, and it will help you avoid overlooking something important when a submission deadline is looming. Be sure to obtain extra copies of items such as transcripts that take time to process, and reach out early to request references and documents such as volunteer work affidavits.

With an organized approach, you could be on your way to winning scholarships that help ease your school debt and set you up for success.

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AES Educational Foundation Establishes Tom Kite Scholarship

—  "Advancing Audio – The Tom Kite Scholarship," is offered to graduate student AES members who have a passion for advancing audio through innovation and technology development —

New York, NY — The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation has announced the establishment of "Advancing Audio – The Tom Kite Scholarship." The scholarship honors Kite's legacy of dedication to engineering excellence in audio and audio measurement, as well as his achievements within the AES and as Vice President of Engineering of Audio Precision, the scholarship's sponsor.

Tom Kite, Ph.D., was an active AES member and contributor, as well as a highly respected and much-loved member of the Audio Precision team for sixteen years. His career with AP began in 1999, joining the organization as DSP engineer and eventually becoming Vice President of Engineering from 2008 until late 2015. Kite oversaw all aspects of AP's engineering efforts, maintaining his responsibilities as system architect, product planner and DSP coder.

Kite participated for many years in the AES Standards working group on Digital Audio Measurement Techniques and was a substantial contributor to the revision of AES-6id, "Personal computer audio quality measurements," published in 2006. He also chaired SC-02-01 in order to drive to conclusion a major revision of AES17, "Measurement of digital audio equipment." Tom completed the project but did not live to see its publication later in September 2015. He is remembered for his passion for learning, his eagerness to teach and his unshakeable optimism in the face of adversity.

"Tom was devoted to innovation in audio test and measurement, as well as to the advancement of education," stated Dave Schmoldt, Audio Precision CEO. "Sponsoring an Audio Engineering Society scholarship in his name is a natural way for AP to honor Tom's legacy and benefit future generations in a field that Tom so deeply cared about."

The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation, through efforts like the newly established Tom Kite Scholarship, is dedicated to encouraging the entry of talented students into the profession of audio engineering. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, worldwide, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the industry. "Advancing Audio – The Tom Kite Scholarship" will be offered annually to graduate students in the field of audio engineering who are AES members and who have a passion for advancing audio through innovation and technology development. Applications must be received at AES Headquarters by May 15.

Don Puluse, President of the AES Educational Foundation, stated, "The AES Educational Foundation is honored to offer this Audio Precision Scholarship named for Tom Kite, a much admired and respected member of AES. Tom was Vice President of Engineering and a member of the Audio Precision team for sixteen years. This grant will preserve Tom's legacy and support innovative AES graduate students interested in advancing research in audio measurement, analysis, or perception."

For more information on the AES Educational Foundation, visit http://www.aes.org/education/foundation/.

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Technology to Engage in Public Scholarship

A workshop for faculty who would like to work with technology either in courses or in their own public scholarship.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

9:00 am – 3:00 pm / Leighton 236

The "Technology to Engage in Public Scholarship" winter break workshop will provide guidance for faculty who would like to work with technology either in courses or in their own public scholarship. These technologies may include Wikipedia, websites (Reason), blogs (WordPress), a tool for curating online exhibits (Omeka), and geographic information systems (GIS). Our time will be a mix of learning about the new technologies, conceptualizing your project, and hands-on time to work. The workshop will be held in Leighton 236 from 9 AM to 3 PM on both Tuesday, Dec. 1st and Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days and participants who attend both days will receive a stipend. The workshop is co-sponsored by FLTG, CARS, and CCCE.

Co-facilitators: Janet Russell, Director of Academic Technology and Debby Walser-Kuntz, Broom Fellow for Public Scholarship / Faculty Director of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement / Professor of Biology

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Keeping the flame of photojournalism alive, the Ian Parry Scholarship exhibits winning images

Now in its 26th year, the Ian Parry Scholarship for documentary photography will exhibit winning images later this month

Launched in 1991, the Ian Parry Scholarship is an annual photographic competition for young photographers under the age of 24 or attending a full-time photographic course. Announced in July, this year's winner Yuyang Liu, hailing from China, submitted a portfolio of images documenting the lives of people suffering with mental illness from Guangdong Province. Hosam Katan (Syria) was highly commended for his work, and Hashem Shakeri (Iran), Isadora Kosofsky (USA) and Salahuddin Ahmed (Bangladesh).

Iran, multi piece identity © Hashem Shakeri

An exhibition of this year's winning and commended work, curated by Rebecca McClelland, is being exhibited this month at London's Hoxton Gallery. The award was launched in 1991 in honour of Ian Parry, a 24-year-old photojournalist who was tragically killed whilst on assignment for The Sunday Times in December 1989 in Romania. The Scholarship comes with a £3500 grant for the production of a documentary body of work. The winner also receives a choice of equipment from Canon, has their work published in The Sunday Times Magazine, is automatically added to the final list of nominees for the Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam, and will join the Reportage by Getty Images agency as an Emerging Talent.

© Hosam Katan

© Hosam Katan

Liu's portfolio was a unanimous choice for the jury and as McClelland tells the BJP, the powerful photographs addressed a topic that urgently needs to be discussed: "Yuyang's images were haunting – portraying almost ghost-like figures emerging from the shadows. The judges were moved by his well crafted, thoughtful and respectful images and his project which documents the lives of the mentally ill and their families that are often overlooked, if not completely ignored in China.

© Isadora Kosofsky

Don McCullin is one of the award's patrons and remarked that this year's entries had human interest at their heart, a central aspect of the scholarship's mission, in addition to boosting the role of photojournalism. "The award is very much focused on a traditional photojournalistic approach – we want to see compelling visual storytelling, well-researched projects that highlight issues that might not otherwise get attention," McClelland says.

© Salahuddin Ahmed

"We are looking to help the next generation of young emerging photojournalists by giving them recognition, support and encouragement. We are delighted that we have been able to help so many talented photographers at the very beginning of their careers, including Jonas Bendiksen, Kitra Cahana , Irena Werning, Marcus Bleasdale, Ed Ou, Sebastien Liste, Matt Eich,Leonie Purchase and Simon Roberts."

The Ian Parry Scholarship Exhibition takes place 11-16 December 2015 at Hoxton Gallery, London. See all the winning images here.

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