2016 Türkiye Scholarships Applications

Candidates can apply only one scholarship programme in accordance with their educational background and academic goals.

Türkiye Scholarships include both scholarship and university placement at the same time. Applicants will be placed in a university and programme among their preferences specified in the online application form.

Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English, French or Arabic. The candidates who want to study in these languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. Also, most of these foreign language programmes may ask international admission test scores such as GRE, GMAT, SAT etc. Candidates can check the language of instruction while selecting the programmes.

All Türkiye Scholarships winners who do not have C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English, French or Arabic-taught programmes) must attend 1-year Turkish Preparatory Course.

Art and Sport Scholarship Programmes is specifically designed to encourage the skilled international students in the fields of art and sport to study at undergraduate, master or PhD (proficiency in art) degree levels in the prestigious Turkish universities with opportunities of Türkiye Scholarships. Applicants selected to be funded take one-year Turkish Language Course covered by scholarship. Subsequently, they have to receive an acceptance from the relevant faculties of Turkish universities. Applicants are expected to have documents (official certificate, portfolio, etc.) to prove their success in the field they apply for.

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DeVry University Scholarship and Grant Program Rewards Academic Success

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DeVry University has announced it is offering a DeVry University Scholarship and Grant for new and readmitted undergraduate students. The merit-based award is designed to give qualified students an opportunity to be rewarded for their academic performance as they make their way to graduation. Initial awards are based on a student's incoming grade point average, with subsequent awards determined annually based on the student's cumulative GPA. Eligible students can receive up to $25,000 in lifetime award funding for bachelor's degree students and up to a $12,500 lifetime award cap for associate degree students.

The university has earmarked $65 million in scholarship awards for the 2015–2016 academic year.

"Since our founding in 1931, DeVry University has been focused on students' success," said Robert Paul, president of DeVry University. "We know that college affordability affects degree attainability, so we are proud to provide financial support that helps students not only begin but also complete their degree programs."

For additional details and to apply for the scholarship, visit http://www.devry.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html.

About DeVry University

DeVry University's mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs onsite and online within its five distinguished colleges of study: Business & Management, Engineering & Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts & Technology. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org). Its highly credentialed faculty members have experience in the fields that they teach, providing real-world experiences designed to prepare students for in-demand careers.

With locations across the U.S., DeVry University is one of the largest private-sector universities in North America. The university is a part of DeVry Education Group (NYSE:DV), a global provider of educational services.

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Online auction to raise scholarship funds through March 20

The Delaware Small Business Chamber is the state's only chamber focused on small businesses and larger companies that support the local small business community throughout Delaware and the surrounding area. It has just launched an online auction to raise money to support as many as 40 $500 scholarships to high school students throughout Delaware.

The online auction features autographed sports memorabilia, replica Phillies World Series rings, replica Redskins and Ravens Super Bowl rings, Eagles NFC Championship replica rings, local small business products and services, and more. To bid on auction items by Sunday, March 20, go to www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=3513.

The DSBC already gives out a $2,500 yearly scholarship to an adult in college and it wants to add the 40 $500 scholarships to high school students entering a local business school with hopes that someday the students will open their own small business in the state.

Bob Older, president and founder of DSBC, said, "We have been giving back to the local community since we started this small business chamber four years ago and hope to give back even more."

People may contact the DSBC to donate money directly to the scholarship fund. The DSBC hopes to give out a total of $25,000 a year in local scholarship money. No other chamber in the area gives out anywhere near that much money back to the community. For more information or to join the chamber, go to www.dsbchamber.com or call 302-482-2120.

Source: Online auction to raise scholarship funds through March 20

Students can apply now for scholarships

Art education scholarship available

West Hartford >> The West Hartford Art League is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the Greater Hartford Area who will be continuing their education as an art major at an accredited University or Art School in the fall of 2016.

The Louis Pollock Art Scholarship was created from a donation from the estate of Louis H. Pollack, a longtime member of the West Hartford Art League, and former teacher at Conard High School, who died in March 1994. This scholarship is open to 2016 graduating high school seniors in one of the 32 towns that compose the Capital region of Greater Hartford. Applicants should demonstrate both financial need and outstanding visual ability. Forms can be found at westhartfordart.org/scholarships; the deadline for application forms is Friday, March 11; portfolio review is Saturday, March 12.

Students can apply for award

United Technologies Corporation and the YMCA of Greater Hartford ha ve established a Youth Citizenship Award for Community Service in memory of WESLEY A. KUHRT, former President of Sikorsky Aircraft and United Technologies Corporation Senior Vice President. During his lifetime, Kuhrt was an outstanding community leader providing endless hours of volunteer service. The winner will be chosen based on his or her record of meaningful volunteer service to others in their community. It is not intended solely for academic achievement or heroic activity, but to honor young people who reach out to help others on a regular basis. Volunteer service could be through hospitals, schools, other non-profit organizations or on an individual basis.

The Youth Citizenship Award recognizes up to four young adults. The recipients and their parents/guardians will be asked to attend the YMCA of Greater Hartford's Annual meeting being held on the evening of April 20, at The Society Room of Hartford in Hartford. During the meeting, the awardees will be publicly recog nized and receive their award consisting of a $1,000 check and commemorative plaque.

Eligibility requirements include: Students enrolled in school or some alternative educational program and are currently ages 15-20; is a member of a YMCA in Hartford County, Connecticut, to include: Downtown (Hartford) YMCA, Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center, East Hartford YMCA, Farmington Valley YMCA, Glastonbury Family YMCA, Indian Valley Family YMCA, Tri-Town YMCA, West Hartford YMCA, Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, New Britain YMCA, Southington YMCA; or attended camp at Camp Woodstock YMCA or Camp Jewell YMCA; and/or is the child of an employee of United Technologies or any of its business units in Connecticut; and completion of the award application which is due by March 24, 2016.

Send applications via e-mail to tom.reynolds@ghymca.org or by mail to: Tom Reynolds, Director of Development, YMCA of Greater Hartford, 241 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT, 06103.

For information, call 860-522-9622 ext. 2341. The final selection will be made by April 4, by a committee represented by a member from UTC, the YMCA, and the Kuhrt family. Award winners will be contacted by letter or phone by April 7.

Students can apply for scholarships Continued...

NEW BRITAIN >> Every year, hundreds of area students receive help paying for college with a Robert T. Kenney Scholarship from the American Savings Foundation. The Foundation expects to award over $750,000 to 400 new and renewing scholars for the 2016-2017 academic year.

The Foundation is currently accepting applications, which are due by March 31. Applications can be submitted online at www.asfdn.org. The website also has links to other area scholarship programs and resources for learning about financial aid.

"This scholarship is renewable, so most of our scholars receive support from the Foundation for all four years of college," said Maria Falvo, President and CEO of the American Savings Foundation, in a written statement. "We want to help remove some of the financial worries that can keep hard-working students from achieving their dream of a college education."

Across Connecticut and throughout the country, Robert T. Kenney Scholars are studying at four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, and accredited technical programs. High school seniors, current college students, and nontraditional adult students may all apply. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education.

Applicants must live in one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by American Savings Foundation. High school seniors must be ranked in the top 1/3 of their graduating class or have a 2.5 GPA or higher. College students must be maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher. For more information, students and parents can call the foundation at 860-827-2556

The scholarship program is named in memory of Robert T. Kenney, whose vision led to the creation of the American Savings Foundation in 1995. In the 20 years since, the Foundation has provided over $9 million in scholarships to 1,993 students. The American Savings Foundation is a permanent charitable endowment that also awards grants to area nonprofit organizations.

The foundation accepts scholarship applications from residents of any of the following 64 Connecticut towns: Andover, Ashford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethlehem, Bloomfield, Bolton, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Chaplin, Chester, Clinton, Colebrook, Columbia, Coventry , Cromwell, Deep River , Durham, East Granby , East Hampton, East Hartford , Essex, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Haddam, Hebron , Killingworth, Madison, Manchester, Mansfield, Marlborough , Meriden, Middlebury, Middletown, Naugatuck, New Britain, Newington, Old Saybrook, Oxford, Plainville, Portland, Prospect, Rocky Hill, Seymour, Simsbury, Southbury, Southington, Thomaston, Tolland, Torrington, Waterbury, Watertown, West Hartford, Westbrook, Wethersfield, Willington, Winchester, Windham, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

Dunkin' Donuts offers scholarships

HARTFORD >& gt; Connecticut Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will award seventy-five scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the state, 73 $1,000 scholarships and two $5,000 scholarships, as part of the continued commitment to local education. This is the twelfth year of a successful Scholarship Program that has donated over $875,000 to Connecticut students, to date. For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship.

Qualified scholarship candidates must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. In addition to being residents of the state of Connecticut, candidates must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Full-time and part-time employees of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees who meet the above scholarship requirements are eligible and encouraged to apply. Continued...

Art education scholarship available

West Hartford >> The West Hartford Art League is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the Greater Hartford Area who will be continuing their education as an art major at an accredited University or Art School in the fall of 2016.

The Louis Pollock Art Scholarship was created from a donation from the estate of Louis H. Pollack, a longtime member of the West Hartford Art League, and former teacher at Conard High School, who died in March 1994. This scholarship is open to 2016 graduating high school seniors in one of the 32 towns that compose the Capital region of Greater Hartford. Applicants should demonstrate both financial need and outstanding visual ability. Forms can be found at westhartfordart.org/scholarships; the deadline for application forms is Friday, March 11; portfolio review is Saturday, March 12.

Students can apply for award

United Technologies Corporation and the YMCA of Greater Hartfor d have established a Youth Citizenship Award for Community Service in memory of WESLEY A. KUHRT, former President of Sikorsky Aircraft and United Technologies Corporation Senior Vice President. During his lifetime, Kuhrt was an outstanding community leader providing endless hours of volunteer service. The winner will be chosen based on his or her record of meaningful volunteer service to others in their community. It is not intended solely for academic achievement or heroic activity, but to honor young people who reach out to help others on a regular basis. Volunteer service could be through hospitals, schools, other non-profit organizations or on an individual basis.

The Youth Citizenship Award recognizes up to four young adults. The recipients and their parents/guardians will be asked to attend the YMCA of Greater Hartford's Annual meeting being held on the evening of April 20, at The Society Room of Hartford in Hartford. During the meeting, the awardees will be publicly r ecognized and receive their award consisting of a $1,000 check and commemorative plaque.

Eligibility requirements include: Students enrolled in school or some alternative educational program and are currently ages 15-20; is a member of a YMCA in Hartford County, Connecticut, to include: Downtown (Hartford) YMCA, Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center, East Hartford YMCA, Farmington Valley YMCA, Glastonbury Family YMCA, Indian Valley Family YMCA, Tri-Town YMCA, West Hartford YMCA, Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, New Britain YMCA, Southington YMCA; or attended camp at Camp Woodstock YMCA or Camp Jewell YMCA; and/or is the child of an employee of United Technologies or any of its business units in Connecticut; and completion of the award application which is due by March 24, 2016.

Send applications via e-mail to tom.reynolds@ghymca.org or by mail to: Tom Reynolds, Director of Development, YMCA of Greater Hartford, 241 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT, 06103.

For informat ion, call 860-522-9622 ext. 2341. The final selection will be made by April 4, by a committee represented by a member from UTC, the YMCA, and the Kuhrt family. Award winners will be contacted by letter or phone by April 7.

Students can apply for scholarships

NEW BRITAIN >> Every year, hundreds of area students receive help paying for college with a Robert T. Kenney Scholarship from the American Savings Foundation. The Foundation expects to award over $750,000 to 400 new and renewing scholars for the 2016-2017 academic year.

The Foundation is currently accepting applications, which are due by March 31. Applications can be submitted online at www.asfdn.org. The website also has links to other area scholarship programs and resources for learning about financial aid.

"This scholarship is renewable, so most of our scholars receive support from the Foundation for all four years of college," said Maria Falvo, President and CEO of the American Savings Found ation, in a written statement. "We want to help remove some of the financial worries that can keep hard-working students from achieving their dream of a college education."

Across Connecticut and throughout the country, Robert T. Kenney Scholars are studying at four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, and accredited technical programs. High school seniors, current college students, and nontraditional adult students may all apply. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, with consideration given to academic performance, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education.

Applicants must live in one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by American Savings Foundation. High school seniors must be ranked in the top 1/3 of their graduating class or have a 2.5 GPA or higher. College students must be maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher. For more information, students and parents can call the foundat ion at 860-827-2556

The scholarship program is named in memory of Robert T. Kenney, whose vision led to the creation of the American Savings Foundation in 1995. In the 20 years since, the Foundation has provided over $9 million in scholarships to 1,993 students. The American Savings Foundation is a permanent charitable endowment that also awards grants to area nonprofit organizations.

The foundation accepts scholarship applications from residents of any of the following 64 Connecticut towns: Andover, Ashford, Avon, Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethlehem, Bloomfield, Bolton, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Chaplin, Chester, Clinton, Colebrook, Columbia, Coventry , Cromwell, Deep River , Durham, East Granby , East Hampton, East Hartford , Essex, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Haddam, Hebron , Killingworth, Madison, Manchester, Mansfield, Marlborough , Meriden, Middlebury, Middletown, Naugatuck, New Britain, Newington, Old Saybrook, Oxford, Plainville, Portland, Prospe ct, Rocky Hill, Seymour, Simsbury, Southbury, Southington, Thomaston, Tolland, Torrington, Waterbury, Watertown, West Hartford, Westbrook, Wethersfield, Willington, Winchester, Windham, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

Dunkin' Donuts offers scholarships

HARTFORD >> Connecticut Dunkin' Donuts franchisees will award seventy-five scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the state, 73 $1,000 scholarships and two $5,000 scholarships, as part of the continued commitment to local education. This is the twelfth year of a successful Scholarship Program that has donated over $875,000 to Connecticut students, to date. For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship.

Qualified scholarship candidates must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. In addition to being residents of the state of Connecticut, candidates must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Full-time and part-time employees of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees who meet the above scholarship requirements are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Merit-based scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate a well-rounded character both in and out of the classroom. Such qualifications include a solid academic record, leadership roles and participation in school and community activities, academic honors, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, and unusual personal or family circumstances.

As college costs continue to rise, Dunkin' Donuts franchisees are seizing the opportunity to help by giving back to the community. "We understand the challenges families encounter today when financing their child's college education," said John Coughlin, a Connecticut Dunkin' Donuts franchisee. � �The franchisees of Dunkin' Donuts are excited to give back to the local families we serve every day."

Dunkin' Donuts franchisees have partnered with Scholarship America to administer the scholarship program and selection process. The deadline for all online applications is Tuesday, March 15.

All applicants will be notified of their status via email by April 1. Scholarship winners will be recognized during an awards ceremony with the franchise owners and local dignitaries in early summer. The official terms, requirements, and application information are available at www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship.

To learn more about Dunkin' Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DDinCT).

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Bogus scholarships threaten students

Sebastian Scalera

High School is a time of searching for opportunity and it's undeniable that there's plenty of it our there for students of all academic abilities and areas. Today's careers require a certain amount of schooling, which is just as undeniably expensive.

Not surprisingly, students and their parents are on the lookout for every chance at a scholarship or resume bullet point. And, just as naturally, greedy people take advantage of parents' and students' intensive search for an affordable education.

It's practically guaranteed that each high school student, or someone he or she knows, has fallen victim to or been confronted with a scholarship scam or honor society scheme. Victims of scholarship scams lose more than $100 million annually. That's enough money to send over 1600 students through an Ivy League University.

"It's comical how they try to flatter you," said junior Hannah Reynolds, an avid member of many clubs and orga nizations. "Certainly there are some amazing people who offer remarkable opportunities to help kids get a higher education whether it be through clubs or tests. There are some major red flags that I've learned to look out for, however, when it comes to scholarship scams."

Most second semester juniors probably have taken or plan to take the SAT or ACT test. They're getting emails, texts and messages from scholarship agencies and honor societies like never before. So who's trying to put these students through college and who's trying to sell them a $45 bumper sticker? Here are some need-to-know tips on deciding the difference between the two.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautions students to look and listen for these tell-tale lines of potential fraud:

"The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."

"You can't get this information anywhere else."

"I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this sch olarship."

"We'll do all the work. You just pay a processing fee."

"The scholarship will cost some money."

"You've been selected" by a "national foundation" to receive a scholarship – or "You're a finalist" in a contest you never entered.

If the framing of a "scholarship agency's" letter is comparable to that of an infomercial, it's illegitimate. As much as people like to believe they're all Harvard Law's next greatest litigators, it's important to utilize some critical thinking skills. This brings us to their next bag of tricks, flattery.

Real honor societies like the National Honor Society (NHS) or scholarship agencies like Florida Bright Futures don't email potential recipients with the title "Congrats! You won! click here to claim YOUR education!" Even many scammers might not be so be so flagrant as to ask for a monthly fee for a certificate and an honor society pen while state school admissio ns officers chuckle at your application. It's more typical than you think.

These scam artists are like shapeshifters. They're not just in your mailbox, they're also at seminars. Events like seminars and college fairs can be a great method of gaining information for college. Here are a few more tips from the FTC on how to look out for scams.

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If you attend a seminar on financial aid or scholarships, follow these steps:

Take your time. Don't be rushed into paying at the seminar. Avoid high-pressure sales pitches that require you to buy now or risk losing out on the opportunity. Solid opportunities are not sold through nerve-racking tactics.

Investigate the organization you're considering paying for help. Talk to a guidance counselor or financial aid advisor before spending your money. You may be able to get the same help for free.

Be wary of "success stories" or testimonials of extraordinary success – the seminar operation may have paid "shills" to give glowing stories. Instead, ask for a list of at least three local families who've used the services in the last year. Ask each if they're satisfied with the products and services received.

Be cautious about purchasing from seminar representatives who are reluctant to answer questions or who give evasive answers to your ques tions. Legitimate business people are more than willing to give you information about their service.

Ask how much money is charged for the service, the services that will be performed and the company's refund policy. Get this information in writing. Keep in mind that you may never recoup the money you give to an unscrupulous operator, despite stated refund policies.

Check out StudentAid.gov, the U.S. Department of Education's site for credible info on funding your education beyond high school.

Finally, it can't hurt to see a few infamous real world examples of these scams.

"I had an email sent to me by this Coca Cola Company and they said I had won a contest, for prize money. I thought this was the same contest that I had entered before for Scholarship money; however, after I already completed the form and sent everything I looked up this company and found out that they were a scamming company looking to take the money of people they have sent that email to. Their email address iscocacolaclaims@gitaristan.com," said an anonymous scholarship seeker online.

Notice this attempt to exploit busy students who need help paying for college, "This is a uniquely sophisticated scam run by a graduate of UCLA trained in digital marketing & online marketing. This scam works by targeting busy college students using emails that congratulate them on acceptance into their Honor Society, but they must pay $50 to join."

Here's an article from The Houstonian talking about a bogus honors society.

The FTC strongly recommends students report any scams they encounter. Anyone who believes they are a victim should file a complaint with: The FTC or the state Attorney General.

Senior Michael Petruzzi said he's laughed about these fraudulent schemes, but the issue isn't really funny.

"As wittedly as we speak about it, it's actually quite sad that this is the reality," he said. "I perpetually endorse t his idea of raising awareness about these illegitimate 'societies'."

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JPA’s unjustifiable “convertible-loan” scholarship policy — Yeo Bee Yin

FEBRUARY 27 — We call upon Putrajaya to review JPA's unjustifiable "convertible-loan" scholarship policy immediately.

Recently JPA has dropped another bombshell on its scholarship offer, of which all the scholarships it offers from 2016 will be in the form of convertible loan[1]. Upon completion of their studies, JPA scholars are mandated to work in the public sector. If they choose to work in government-linked-companies (GLCs) or the private sector, they will have to pay back 50% or 100% of the scholarship amount respectively.

Such a policy is actually not an entirely new concept. Many JPA or government scholars in the past have been made to sign the contracts that necessitate them to work in the public sector if they are offered a job within a period of time after their studies, failing which they are required to pay back the scholarship amount. In any case, the recently announced JPA "convertible loan" policy is unjustifiable and should be reviewed immediately.

Firstly, it is mind-boggling to see that another government agency, Talent Corp, is doing the reverse. Its Scholarship Talent Attraction and Retention (STAR) programme helps government scholars to serve their scholarship bond with leading private sector companies (instead of public sector) "as a way of contributing back to the nation."[2] According to the Talent Corp website, there are a total of 1,681 STAR private/GLC employers[3]. Why, on the one hand, does JPA make it compulsory for the scholars to serve their bond in the public sector but on the other hand, Talent Corp helps them to "escape" from it by connecting them to jobs in GLCs and the private sector? Why the double work? Why waste tax payers monies for Talent Corp to run STAR when what JPA can do is to allow the scholars to serve their bonds anywhere in Malaysia?

Secondly, the terms and conditions of the "convertible loan" is unjustifiable as it may lead to using tax-payers' monies to reward under-performers. Under such a policy, a student with CGPA 2.8, who can't get a job in the private sector but can only wait for a public sector job, can get the scholarship for free, while a highly competent student with CGPA 3.8, who is hired by a multi-national company through many rounds of competitive interviews, will be forced to pay back the scholarship amount in full. If the "convertible loan" is unavoidable, then the payback amount must be performance-based (academic and non-academic) and not based on which sphere the scholars choose to work in — public sector, GLCs or private sector, as long as they are in Malaysia.

Thirdly, I believe that this policy that forces all the top brains to work for the government does not best serve our national economic agenda. I believe that the role of the private sector is equally if not more important than the public sector in driving the nation's economy. To move out from the middle-income trap, Malaysia's economy needs to change quickly to a knowledge-intensive and innovation-led economy. This is impossible when we have a major scholarship policy that penalises our top brains for getting involved in private sector and entrepreneurial ventures. Under such a system, we may force a talented JPA scholar, who has just done a ground-breaking research that can be commercialised through highly potential start-up, to pay back his or her scholarship because he/she starts a business instead of working for the government! This is completely illogical.

In order for Malaysia to be competitive in the international arena, we urgently need to manage our talents better. With that, we call upon Putrajaya to review its unjustifiable JPA scholarship policy to ensure that Malaysian talents are given the opportunities to reach their full potential on this land in order to best serve our country. 

*Yeo Bee Yin is the State Assemblywoman for Damansara Utama.

**This is the personal opinion of the writer and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail Online.

Source: JPA's unjustifiable "convertible-loan" scholarship policy — Yeo Bee Yin

Pi Chi Omega Accepting Scholarship Applications

FREDERICKSBURG, Va.  – Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest control professionals, announced that applications are now being accepted for scholarships being offered to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management. There is a total of $9,000 to be awarded in four scholarships by May 30, 2016.

"Our rich 40 year history of awarding scholarships continues to meet our purpose of encouraging and promoting formal education of potential members of the pest control industry," says Judy Black, Pi Chi Omega President.

"It also gets straight to our purpose of furthering the science of pest control, because so many of our scholarship recipients go on to become university professors who are conducting today's cutting edge research in pest management," Black added.

Pi Chi Omega awards annual scholarships through a competitive application and review process. Application packages are available online by visiting  www.pichiomega.org/scholarship.php or by e-mailing office@pichiomega.org.  Complete applications are due to Pi Chi Omega by March 30, 2016.
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Hancock High senior, drag artist lands full tuition scholarship - and perhaps twerking lessons from Big Freedia

KILN -- Using a glue stick, a contouring kit and the perfect shade of lipstick, Trevor Ladner transformed himself into Miss Annie Thang -- his drag queen persona -- in an 8-minute video that tackled gender roles. The video was his application for a scholarship. It caught Tulane University's attention.

Ladner, 18, was one of 75 students who received Tulane's full-tuition Deans' Honor Scholarship for 2016-17.

Leila Labensi, director of strategic recruitment at Tulane, said about 1,000 people applied.

"It's very selective," she said. To be considered, students must be top scholars, have strong grades and be leaders in their high school and community.

The guidelines to enter are intentionally vague -- it's an open-ended project that encourages individual interpretation, Labensi said.

"All we provide students is a piece of paper with a box on it," she said. Students have to describe themselves using only that direction.

"It has an academic base but also tells us a little bit about the applicant," Labensi said.

Ladner, a drag artist, said his intention in the video titled "Unpack" -- filmed and edited by a friend -- was to show that people shouldn't be confined within the walls society has deemed acceptable. Boxes are meant for unpacking, and in his video Ladner spills out the contents of many boxes. Starting with a little more than a 5 o'clock shadow, he shaves his face clean, unpacks his makeup kit and gets to work.

The script he wrote talks about how "gender roles and society puts people into boxes on how they should act according to the sex they're assigned at birth." The video has been viewed almost 6,000 times on YouTube.

"It's blown up," Labensi said of the video. "We're honored that he associated Tulane -- that our name is associated with that video." Labensi said Ladner's commentary was "thought-provoking and powerful." She said she's been following the feedback in YouTube's comments section and was "thrilled" to see the positive response he's receiving from the online community.

"A full-tuition scholarship is quite a lot of money, so he just knocked it out of the park with his Deans' Scholarship Project," she said.

Ladner said a package was sitting on the window sill at his Poplarville home Wednesday. Inside was a leather-bound Tulane portfolio with a letter notifying him he was selected as a Deans' Honors scholar. "I wasn't expecting that it would be the scholarship announcement, so it was really exciting," he said. He said he loved that the acceptance letter was very personal.

"It talked about how they appreciated the maturity and insight into my acknowledgement on gender roles and how harmful they could be," he said.

The letter also mentioned New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia. In Ladner's admissions letter, he'd said he wanted to go to Tulane because, "What other college in the nation could you attend a seminar on gender, race and sexuality, and then receive twerking lessons from Big Freedia?"

If Ladner chooses Tulane, perhaps he could get lessons from Big Freedia, the letter said.

"It was really funny, and it was really personal, and I thought that was really cool," he said.

Ladner will tour Tulane's campus March 6 and 7 and he said it's a top school choice. His mother, Mary Ladner, likes that it's close to home.

"I love the city of New Orleans, so I know I will be happy there," he said.

Hancock High Principal Tara Ladner said, "He represents this school well.

"I'm just really proud of him. He is like one of many others who we are going to be watching, because he's going to do great things."

Mary Ladner said her hardworking son is deserving of the scholarship.

"We are very excited and we are very proud," she said. "Just knowing he earned it by his own hard work -- he wanted a 31 on his ACT so bad, and he got a 32. Literally everything about him is perfect, (except) the kid can't drive."

Ladner's little brother, 15-year-old Hawk football player Trenton Ladner, is also proud of his brother.

"I was just as excited as he was," he said. "I went around telling all my buddies that he got the scholarship."

Trenton will be his brother's escort Friday in the school's womanless beauty pageant, a fundraiser for the history and government club. It will be the first time Ladner will perform as Miss Annie Thang in front of his classmates.

He said the scholarship video gave his fellow students insight about the LGBT community and gender roles in society. Many he would have never expected to watch the video had been asking him if he had any word yet about the scholarship.

"I think for many people, it's really changed how they look at other people, especially with gender perceptions," he said.

A lot of Trenton's teammates will be competing against Ladner, but he said none of them has a chance beating his older brother.

"They have no apprehensions about it," Ladner said. "They seem to be really supportive. I definitely think people are becoming more supportive -- those boundaries have transcended, and it's really amazing."

Ladner performs as Miss Annie Thang about twice a month, and the money he earns on stage furthers his aspirations.

"The money that I've made in the past either goes towards more drag or towards school things that I need," he said. Last semester, he used it to pay for his advanced-placement chemistry, English and calculus tests that will tell if he'll get college credit for some of his high school courses.

Ladner said several friends who are old enough to attend drag shows come to support him, and his entire family is in the audience. His mom is his No. 1 fan, and his father attended a performance for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

"He was apprehensive at first, but he said that I was really pretty," Ladner said. "He did end up enjoying it."

Miss Annie Thang will perform March 5 and March 27 at Club Veaux in Biloxi.

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2016 scholarship applications due March 1 for FRCSC

Sons, daughters and spouses of all military ranks (active duty, national guard, reserve, retired or deceased), members of the FRCSC, and dependents of DOD/DA civilians are eligible for these scholarships.

Applicants must be a high school senior graduating by summer of 2016, or pursuing an undergraduate degree. Scholarships are also available for students who plan to attend an accredited trade school.

Application information may be obtained through the guidance counselors of the local high schools (within the following counties: Coffee, Geneva, Dale, Houston, Pike, Crenshaw, Barbour, Henry and Covington), the Thrift Shop on Fort Rucker, the Education Center, Center Library and the Army Community Service Office on Fort Rucker. A digital version is located online at www.fortruckercsc.com/scholarships.html.

Completed applications must be mailed to the FRCSC, postmarked no later than March 1, 2016—no extensions will be given.

For more information, contact the FRCSC Scholarship chair at scholarshipsfrcsc@gmail.com and mark "Scholarships" in the subject line.

Source: 2016 scholarship applications due March 1 for FRCSC

Dallas law firm named sponsor for Tech School of Law scholarship gala

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, an Am Law 200 firm serving clients in Texas, Colorado and Mexico, is the Premier Diamond Endowed Scholarship Sponsor for the Texas Tech School of Law's 12th Annual Scholarship Gala.

The gala will be held March 5 at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center and will honor five distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to the bench, bar or community. Those alumni are Sam Boyd, president and owner of Boyd & Associates in Dallas; Sharen Wilson, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney in Fort Worth; W.C. Bratcher, managing partner of Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam in Lubbock; Judge Leslie F. Hatch, of the 237th District Court in Lubbock; and Holland N. O'Neil, partner and chair of the Board of Directors at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP in Dallas.

As the Premier Diamond Endowed Scholarship Sponsor, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP committed $30,000 to fund the new Holland N. O'Neil Endowed Scholarship at the Tech School of Law. O'Neil is one of six women to have an endowed scholarship named in her honor through the Tech Law School Foundation.

Source: Dallas law firm named sponsor for Tech School of Law scholarship gala

Camden heroes scholarship celebrates 50 years

Susan Talvacchio of Williamstown and her brother Anthony Tartaglia of Washington Township hold a plaque in memory of their father Ernest Tartaglia, a Camden firefighter who was killed in an accident on the way to a call on Dec. 9, 1967, as they stand in the Haddon Heights Fire Department hall. Talvacchio and Tartaglia were the first recipients to use the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund, which is marking its 50th anniversary this year.(Photo: Chris LaChall/Staff Photographer)Buy Photo

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Fund helps children of police, fire and EMS killed in line of duty

Hero Scholarship Fund celebrates 50 years with March 4 dinner

To date, 52 survivors have received scholarships

Anthony Tartaglia was at his girlfriend's house when the call came.

His future father-in-law answered the phone, and, unsure how to deliver the terrible news, took Tartaglia back to his South Camden home to hear it from his mother.

Ernest Tartaglia, his father and a firefighter with the city, had been killed in an accident on the way to a call.

It was just before Christmas — Dec. 9, 1967 — and the holiday would never be the same.

"It's one of those things that we always thought about; we always thought about that call," he told the Courier-Post last week, sitting with his sister, Susan Talvacchio, at the Haddon Heights Fire Department hall.

"It was extremely devastating, to lose my father at that age," he said. "He was always very supportive of me."

Tartaglia and Talvacchio will be the keynote speakers at the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund's annual dinner March 4, along with 13-year-old Brittany Sylvester. Brittany's father, James, was chief of the Mount Ephraim Fire Department and was killed in a July 4, 2002 fire in Gloucester City that claimed two other firefighters and three young girls.

The siblings talked about their father and the scholarship fund with Dawn Ragan, its executive director, and Gene Dannenfelser, its president.

Talvacchio, 13 at the time of her father's death, was home with her mother, babysitting her niece.

"I tortured my dad every year at Christmas — I loved Christmas. I couldn't wait for him to put up the decorations," she recalled. "We were down in the basement getting out the decorations and there was a knock at the front door."

Standing in the doorway were Chief Edward Michalak and a priest.

She called her mother, and when her mother saw who it was, she began screaming.

"They told us he had taken a call, and they said he was killed. At 13, I was numb," the Williamstown resident remembered. The house began to fill with visitors from the city and the fire department, and her two older siblings, married and living on their own, were summoned home.

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A Courier-Post article featuring Susan Talvacchio of Williamstown and her brother Anthony Tartaglia of Washington Township, whose father Ernest Tartaglia, a Camden firefighter killed in an accident on the way to a call on Dec. 9, 1967, is displayed at the Haddon Heights Fire Department hall. Talvacchio and Tartaglia were the first recipients to use the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund, which is marking its 50th anniversary this year. (Photo: Chris LaChall/Staff Photographer)

Both Talvacchio and Tartaglia said one memory of those terrible days stayed with them in the years since: the support of the firefighting and law enforcement communities.

And it's that support that led to their becoming the first recipients to use the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund, which is marking its 50th anniversary this year.

Ernest Tartaglia, two years from retirement when he was killed, "was well-loved by many people," his son recalled.

"The funeral was just… unbelievable," he said. "In those days, they would ride from the funeral parlor down past your house, and there must have been a thousand cars going down the street.

"It was something to see. There were so many people who showed up and came to the house and sent things… It really was a sign of compassion and love for my family."

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The scholarship fund enabled the two younger Tartaglia siblings to become what they are today: Anthony earned his bachelor's in education at Glassboro State (now Rowan University) and is a regional sales manager with Honeywell Safety Products. Talvacchio went to PB Cosmetology School in Gloucester City and is now the owner of D'Nicole Salon and Spa in Washington Township.

The fund is supported by local police and fire departments, police and firefighters' unions, private and corporate donations and the United Way, as well as events throughout the year including comedy nights, Coach bag bingo and other fundraisers.

Each year, the group honors all the police and first responders killed in the line of duty; at the end of the dinner, each name is read and a ball rung in his or her honor. Citations are given active officers and responders for valor and meritorious service as well.

To date, the fund has awarded scholarships to 52 survivors of police and responders killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

In addition to survivors, the fund each year offers $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose parent is actively serving in public safety; a $1,500 scholarship to a student pursuing a career in law enforcement; and a $1,000 scholarship in memory of Delaware River Port Authority Cpl. Christopher Milito, who was killed in the line of duty in 2010.

"The fund really helped me financially," recalled Tartaglia, who lives in Washington Township. "Glassboro State wasn't expensive, but it still cost money."

But the fund is more than money, he said.

"It really does give hope to the children who've lost a parent. It won't bring back the person you lost, but it gives a lot of comfort to know that support is there.

"They don't forget you."

Phaedra Trethan: (856) 486-2417; ptrethan@gannettnj.com

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The Camden County Hero Scholarship Dinner is at 6 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Lucien's Manor, White Horse Pike, Berlin. Tickets are $60 and are available only in advance. For tickets or more information, call (856) 768-9656.

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South Plains College to honor Pacesetters at scholarship gala

Three recipients of the 2016 Pacesetters Awards will be honored by the South Plains College Foundation during the 18th Annual Scholarship Gala set for 6 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Physical Education Complex.

South Plains College will recognize Audie Sonnenburg, the Center for Global Understanding and Xcel Energy.

This is the 14th year for the SPC Foundation to single out benefactors to receive the Pacesetter Award, which is granted by the Board of Directors of the foundation.

Audie Sonnenburg established the Raymond "Duke" and Audie Sonnenburg Scholarship endowment at SPC in 2015 to honor her late daughter, Teresa Thomas Etchison, and the memory of her late husband, Raymond Sonnenburg. The scholarship gives first consideration to a female student, especially if she is from Olton and majoring in business administration, computer information systems or industrial technology.

The Center for Global Understanding promotes cultural awareness and understanding in the U.S. and abroad, funding international education programs that reach students from kindergarten to high school seniors across the South Plains.

The Xcel Energy Foundation strives to use the collective knowledge, resources and skills of its staff and colleagues to make a positive impact. The SPC Foundation received a $7,000 grant from Xcel to fund scholarships for seven students majoring in pre-engineering at SPC. Since 2007, the Xcel Energy Foundation has given $45,000 to the SPC Foundation to fund scholarships for various programs.

For more information on the Scholarship Gala, contact Julie Gerstenberger, director of development and alumni relations, at 806-716-2020.

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Scholarships available to Angus youth

10 a.m. EST February 23, 2016

ST. JOSEPH, MO -- The American Angus Association strives to provide students with opportunities to benefit themselves and the future of the cattle business.

Through scholarship programs offered through the Angus Foundation and the American Angus Auxiliary, Angus youth passionate about the beef industry are provided financial support to further their education.

Current high school seniors and college students should take note of the deadlines and details for each scholarship program listed below.

The Angus Foundation offers general scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in higher education. Eligible Angus youth meeting the qualifications for the Angus Foundation's 2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Programs will be considered by the Angus Foundation's Scholarship Selection Committee. As in past years, other specific and special criteria scholarships administered by the Angus Foundation will also be available. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Grand Island, Neb.

A long-standing scholarship awarded through the Angus Foundation is the $1,000 Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB)/National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Scholarship. Applicants must have at one time been an NJAA member and must currently be a junior, regular or life member of the American Angus Association, along with being an incoming sophomore, junior or senior in college majoring in animal science, meat science, food science, agricultural communications or a related field of academic study. A recipient will be honored at NJAS in July.

The Allied Angus Breeders Scholarship, also through the Angus Foundation, will provide $1,000 to three students who use Angus genetics in their seedstock or commercial operation. Applicants must be enrolled in a junior college, four-year college/university or other accredited institution for fall 2016. They can be an entering freshman or a continuing student in any undergraduate program. Applicant or the applicant's parents/guardians must have transferred or been transferred a registration paper in the last 36 months (on or after May 1, 2013).

Applications for all Angus Foundation scholarships are available online at www.angusfoundation.org and must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

The American Angus Auxiliary awards scholarships to the top five male and top five female applicants selected from finalists chosen in the applicant's home state. Each state auxiliary is eligible to submit one male and one female application to the national contest. The winners will be announced during the 2016 NJAS closing ceremonies.

In addition, the five finalists for the Miss American Angus contest are selected from the top national female applicants.

The application for American Angus Auxiliary Scholarships is also available online. Interested junior Angus members who are high school seniors may download the application, access directions and general information through thescholarship section of the Auxiliary website.

Applications from the state contact must be postmarked by May 2. For specific state and local Auxiliary scholarship deadlines and information, visit the Auxiliary website, or contact your state or regional Angus Auxiliary.

Additional questions about the American Angus Auxiliary scholarships can be directed to Julie Murnin, scholarship chairperson, at 406-850-0508 or juliemurnin@cattledesign.com.

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Hengyi Signed Scholarship Agreement for 17 UBD Students

JERUDONG, BRUNEI-MUARA: Hengyi Industries Sendirian Berhad yesterday signed scholarship agreements with 17 Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students for a joint Chemical and Process Engineering Scholarship Programme with UBD and Zhejiang University, China, the company announced.

The signing event took place at The Empire Hotel & Country Club's Member's Grill, and was witnessed by the guest of honour, Dato Paduka Haji Jamain bin Haji Julaihi, Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office.

Signing on behalf of Hengyi was Chen Lian Cai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hengyi Industries Sendirian Berhad, while the individual students signed their respective agreement in the presence of parents as guarantors.

Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Dato Paduka Awang Haji Jamain bin Haji Julaihiwitnessed the signing of the scholarship agreement between Hengyi Industries and UBD.

Hengyi Industries have established a joint Chemical and Process Engineering Scholarship Programme with UBD and Zhejiang University to sponsor the students to undertake the later part of their academic studies and industrial training at Zhejiang University for a period of one and a half year.

The programme will include placement in a Petrochemical plant in China where the students will gain first-hand experience in a real live operational refinery environment.

Upon completion of the programme, the students will be offered employment at Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd. This is the third batch of students under the scholarship arrangement with UBD and Zhejiang University.

Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Dato Paduka Awang Haji Jamain bin Haji Julaihiattended the ceremony as the guest of honor.

In 2014, Hengyi Industries sponsored 13 students under the scholarship agreement for a similar programme at Zhejiang University in China. Similarly, in 2015 Hengyi Industries sponsored 14 students for a similar programme. The first batches of students are now back in Brunei fmishing off their remaining semester before graduating.

"One of the key success factors for Hengyi's project is the availability of suitably qualified personnel in the field of Petrochemicals. Brunei being a forefront player in the oil and gas sector for the last eight decades is rightly in the position to be a Centre of Excellence for the industry. Today's signing ceremony marks yet another milestone in establishing Hengyi's presence in Brunei. In line with our mission to develop and cultivate the next generation of local workforce it demonstrates our commitment to contribute back to the communities that we serve. Hengyi will continue to strive for excellence in the best interest of Brunei on top of the economic return of the project," said the CEO of Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd. ©BRUDIRECT.COM

 

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UNI's Panther Scholarship Club sets $1.5 million goal

CEDAR FALLS — On a competitive and academic level, University of Northern Iowa student-athletes deliver like few others anywhere in the country.

Whether it's conference championships, NCAA tournaments or in-state rivalries in everything from basketball, football and wrestling to volleyball, softball and swimming, the Panthers have proven they can and will compete with anyone. In the classroom, seldom does a season go by without a UNI team or a group of student-athletes earning conference, regional and even national academic honors.

However, as the cost of doing business in Division I athletics continues to rise, so does the challenge of providing the resources that help give UNI's 400 or so student-athletes the opportunity to excel and represent their university and the Cedar Valley on a national level.

The Panther Scholarship Club helps make that happen through its annual fundraising campaign. Last year, the PSC's 1,952 members contributed approximately $1.34 million in cash pledges. In an attempt to keep up with increases in tuition, room and board and the new cost of attendance benefit for student-athletes, the goal for the PSC's 2016 "Invest in Our Success" campaign is $1.5 million.

"Our job on an annual basis is to provide those necessary resources for our student-athletes and our coaches and try to really close that gap in what we allocate (UNI's total athletic scholarship bill approaches $4 million) and what we raise," noted Kerry Dickerson, UNI's assistant athletics director for development. "We provide the resources we can to allow our student-athletes to be productive and competitive."

A team of approximately 80 volunteers is already busy reconnecting with existing PSC members and trying to grow the club's membership. One of the goals for 2016 is to have PSC members in each of Iowa's 99 counties.

"If you have a passion or desire for UNI athletics, it's a great opportunity to get involved with our programs — not just football and basketball, but all our programs," Dickerson added. "It's a way to help quality, hard-working student-athletes get the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level, in the classroom and on the fields of play here in the Cedar Valley and on a national level, and then to see those student-athletes go on and grow and hopefully become productive citizens.

"What you get is quality student-athletes, competitive programs with great coaches and a product you can be very proud to support here at UNI and represents UNI in the most positive way."

Giving levels have been restructured and increased for the 2016 campaign, and the goal has been set. Renewal forms for current and past PSC members will be delivered in the coming weeks.

"We want to thank all of our PSC members for the support they've provided this year, in the past and hopefully going forward," said Dickerson. "We are grateful for their support and the difference and the impact they make in the lives of our student-athletes."

For more information about the PSC, call (319) 273-6443 or go online at www.unipanthers.com.

Source: UNI's Panther Scholarship Club sets $1.5 million goal

StarGala 2016 to support LSC Promise Scholarship

The Lone Star College Foundation invites everyone to be part of community college history with StarGala 2016.

"This year is very special because it marks the first time people can support the Lone Star College Promise scholarship, which provides tuition-free college education to eligible students and is one of the first programs of its kind," said Dr. Stephen C. Head, LSC chancellor. "This new program is a last dollar scholarship program for first time in college students who still demonstrate financial need after all other federal and state grants and scholarship awards are applied to cost of tuition and fees to attend LSC."

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StarGala 2016 takes place Saturday, April 16, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Convention Center and will feature a formal dinner, music and dancing along with a live auction to benefit the LSC Foundation. This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of the LSC Foundation and will include a "Silver is the New Black" theme.

"There are many different opportunities people have to support Lone Star College Foundation," said Leah Goss, LSC chief advancement officer. "I welcome everyone to join us as we celebrate 25 years of providing scholarships and supporting programs."

Several table sponsorship opportunities are currently available. All table sponsors and underwriters will receive an invitation to the Chancellor's Breakfast and recognition on the LSC Foundation website. Visit LoneStar.edu/Giving-StarGala2016 to learn more on how you can support higher education and make a real difference in our community.

High school seniors and any first time in college student who lives in the LSC district should register and apply for the Lone Star College Promise scholarship by the March 15 registration deadline. The LSC Promise will help fund two years tuition-free education at any LSC location. Participation in the program will be limited to the first 300 students who qualify and plan to attend LSC in fall 2016.

StarGala is the premier annual fundraising event for Lone Star College. Last year's event raised more than $575,000 for student scholarships and college programs.

In addition to supporting student scholarships, LSC Foundation also works with other foundations and corporate partners to secure major gifts to help Lone Star College students become trained and ready to be a valuable asset for their companies.

Known for its leadership, innovation and steadfast commitment to student success, Lone Star College provides high-quality academic transfer and workforce education/career training programs to more than 83,000 credit students each semester, and a total enrollment of 95,000 students. LSC is training tomorrow's workforce today and redefining the community college experience to promote student success and economic prosperity. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., is the chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, which consists of six colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.

Source: StarGala 2016 to support LSC Promise Scholarship

Scholarship to be given

Now in its 30th year, the Zoerb Family Scholarship is presented annually by the Zoerb family in memory of Dr. Zoerb, who was a local veterinarian serving the area in the 1950s and '60s.A $2,500 one-time cash award goes to a graduating senior from either New Holstein or Kiel high schools who will pursue their college education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

To qualify, applicants must be accepted at UW-Madison and complete an online scholarship application (the online link to find the application is available from the respective high school guidance offices), including writing a short essay, and providing one teacher/coach recommendation.The applicants are evaluated based equally on their academic performance, financial need, and community service record. Completed applications are due April 6. Personal interviews for qualifying applicants will be scheduled through the school guidance departments for later in April. The 2016 scholarship recipient will be announced at the respective graduation festivities at the end of the school year.Students or families with questions regarding this program can contact their school guidance office, or Dave Zoerb at (608) 850-9390 or e-mail dfzoerb@gmail.com.

(Please see the February 18 issue of the Tri-County News for more on this story.)

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MCC Foundation announces scholarships

The Muscatine Community College Foundation Board of Directors recently announced that there will be $300,000 in scholarship dollars to award to students for the 2016-2017 academic year. Scholarships are open to current MCC students, high school seniors, unemployed workers who needs retraining or others just ready to make a life change.

The Muscatine Community College Foundation continually supports students with scholarships each year. Some of these awards have very specific criteria set by the donor, but the majority of the dollars available are to be awarded to students with financial need, likelihood for academic success and willingness to put forth effort to achieve that success. Some are awarded to incoming students, others to deserving current MCC students.

Traditional college-age students as well as returning adults are eligible for scholarships, as well as full-time and part-time students. The scholarship application deadline is March 1, 2016.

There is no cost to apply, but students are encouraged to begin the process soon in case any questions arise as they are completing the form. Students can submit their applications online at eicc.edu/scholarships. Applications are also available at MCC and in high school counselor's offices.

More information is available at eicc.edu/scholarships or by contacting the college at 563-288-6005.

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Maui Filipino CoC Scholarship Applications Due March 31

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The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from eligible high school seniors and Maui Culinary Academy students at the University of Hawai'i Maui College.

Application forms are available online and must be completed and postmarked no later than March 31, 2016.

The scholarship program has awarded 123 scholarships to graduating high school students and four Maui Culinary Academy Students since 1995.

The foundation intends to award $1,000 scholarships to each Maui high school senior selected. The students must be scheduled to graduate in 2016, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale through the first semester of the school year.

One $1,000 scholarship shall also be awarded each to selected Maui Culinary Academy students at UHMC.

Scholarship funds are raised from the foundation's Scholarship Golf Tournament scheduled for April 23, as well as from the foundation's partners.

To donate or support the Foundation's Scholarship Program, email foundation@mauifilipinochamber.com.

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that is the charitable and educational arm of the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more, visit mauifilipinochamber.com.

Source: Maui Filipino CoC Scholarship Applications Due March 31

APPLY NOW FOR 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AT SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2016 Scholarship Books and Applications are now available in the President's Office (Room 2134), the Financial Aid Office (2355) and online at www.ssc.edu/foundation. The SSC Financial Aid Office is also encouraging all prospective and current students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) soon to increase opportunities for funding assistance; visit www.fafsa.gov using school code 001769.

The primary SSC scholarship application deadline is Monday, March 28, 2016, while graduating high school seniors can continue to apply for "SSCF High School Scholarships" and "SSC Board of Trustees Scholarships" throughout the spring and summer months. The scholarships may be used during the 2016 summer, 2016 fall and 2017 spring semesters at SSC. The application process is a simple one that only requires a completed scholarship application, one letter of recommendation, a short essay, a nd a copy of the applicant's high school or (unofficial) college transcripts.

A wide range of scholarships are offered with qualifications that may be related to academic achievement, community involvement, place of residence, program interest, and much more. Last year the SSCF awarded over $100,000 in scholarships and has now awarded over $1.6 million since 1989.

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In addition, SSC offers a "Free Class" tuition waiver to first time credit students of all ages for fall or spring semesters with the following restrictions.• Reside within South Suburban College District 510• Qualify for Lake County, IN or Chicago Regional rates• Work for an employer within South Suburban College District 510

For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463, or email foundation@ssc.edu. South Suburban College's Main Campus is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois. SSC's Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.

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Haryana govt to promote eServices for science scholarships, fellowships

By: PTIChandigarh Published:Feb 19, 2016, 18:46 By: PTI | Chandigarh | Published:February 19, 2016 6:46 pm

The Haryana government has decided to launch eServices for Promotion of Science Education scholarship and Haryana State Council for Science and Technology fellowship schemes.

These eServices would be launched by Union Communication and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad at Panchkula on February 27, an official spokesman said here today.

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The minister would also launch other eServices of the Department like web portals, Aadhaar-enabled Birth Registration system through Civil Registration System and National Optical Fibre Network Utilisation in Haryana the same day.

Applications for both schemes would now be invited online through the official website, he said. The scholarship would be disbursed within four months of the closing date.

Similarly, the fellowship would be offered within four months after the closing date, he said.

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Portales High student awarded scholarship

Staff reportPortales High's Amanda Schmidt is among 16 New Mexico seniors receiving a total of $22,000 in New Mexico Activities Association Foundation scholarships, according to a release from the NMAA.More than 250 students applied for the 16 scholarships — two for $2,500, six for $1,500 and eight for $1,000 — in seven different categories.Schmidt was one of four to receive the $1,500 "Compete With Class" scholarship.The foundation will recognize the recipients during the state basketball championships, scheduled for March 8-12 in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

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ARTBA offering scholarships to children of highway workers killed or disabled on the job

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association's Transportation Development Foundation is once again offering scholarships to the children of highway workers who were killed or permanently injured while doing road work.

ARTBA announced earlier this month it was seeking applications from qualified high school students for the 2016/2017 Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program.

The scholarship is worth up to $5,000 and has helped more than 120 students pay for college since its inception 16 years ago.

To be eligible, students must attend a post-secondary institution of learning such as any public or private four-year accredited college, a two-year college or a vocational technical college. The scholarship is also eligible to M.B.A. candidates and master's degree students in civil engineering, construction management and other construction-related programs.

The deadline to enter is April 8. For more information, see the online brochure for the scholarship. Nominate a student or apply yourself online or by contacting Eileen Houliha at ehoulihan@artba.org.

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Stephanie Kurlow, 14, given scholarship to become first hijabi ballerina

Feb. 18, 2016, 11:55 a.m.

A Sydney schoolgirl aiming to become the first hijabi ballerina in the world has been awarded a scholarship to help realise dream.

Ballerina Stephanie Kurlow, 14, practising in her backyard. Photo: Edwina Pickles

Dreams: Hijabi ballerina Stephanie Kurlow, 14. Photo: Supplied

Scholarship: Hijabi ballerina Stephanie Kurlow, 14. Photo: Supplied

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A Sydney schoolgirl aiming to become the first hijabi ballerina in the world has been awarded a scholarship to help realise her dream.

Fairfax Media first spoke to Stephanie Kurlow, 14, last month about a crowd-sourcing initiative she had launched to fund a place in a full-time ballet school and eventually open a school for culturally diverse dancers.

Her inspiring story was picked up by news outlets across the world, including The New York Times, The Independent, USA Today and the Huffington Post.

Swedish sports brand Björn Borg, started by the former tennis player, read Fairfax's story and released a video on Sunday to announce that it would fulfil Stephanie's dream to attend ballet school.

Two representatives from the brand flew out from Sweden recently to offer Stephanie their "Game Changer Scholarship", offered to support athletes with "extraordinary visions and dreams, people who not only dream about a better future, but also a plan to get there. People who can change the game".

"We were genuinely inspired to learn about Stephanie and her story," Björn Borg managing director Jonas Lindberg Nyvang said.

"The power and the courage that it takes for a 14-year-old to not give up in a situation like this, to see possibilities where others see problems, is exceptional."

Stephanie told Fairfax Media last month that she had been dancing since she was two but stopped performing when she converted to Islam in 2010.

She doubted her chances of becoming a professional ballerina as she struggled to find schools that catered both to her religious beliefs and dance needs.

Yet she watched around her as Misty Copeland became the first African-American principal dancer, Noor Tagouri became the first American news anchor to wear a hijab and Emirati weightlifter Amna Al Haddad took to the world stage with her headscarf on.

She launched the crowd-sourcing fund in January with an aim of raising $10,000 to train full-time at ballet school.

Eventually, she would like to use her talents to open a performing arts school in Sydney that caters to dancers of different backgrounds.

"I've gotten those looks or those little whispers from people saying that I can't do it, and there are some parts of the ballet world that only see me for the clothes I wear, or the beliefs I have," Stephanie, a year 9 student, said last month.

"But this means everything to me. I think I can bring people together through dance and inspire some young people from different races that might be a bit disengaged."

Stephanie, her two brothers and their Australian father and Russian-born mother, who live in Sydney's south-west, converted to Islam in 2010.

Her family, her friends at high school and complete strangers have provided endless support.

However, some strict Muslims believe dancing is "haram", or forbidden, and have left negative comments on social media.

"I think that's what may have stopped some other Muslims from following a career they want, but I know what I'm doing is right and I'm going to keep doing it," she said.

"It's not just about me doing ballet. It's about Muslims becoming engineers or TV presenters or writers."

The story Stephanie Kurlow, 14, given scholarship to become first hijabi ballerina first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald.

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New scholarships for HIV-positive college students offered by STDcheck.com

HOUSTON, Feb. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- STDcheck.com, a leading provider of STD testing, has established a new scholarship opportunity exclusively for HIV-positive students. In order to be eligible for the STDcheck.com HIV-Positive Scholarship, applicants must currently be HIV positive, be accepted or enrolled at a college or university in the United States and studying or intending to attend at full-time status. The scholarships' amounts will vary between $250 - $5,000 dependent upon application submissions.

"Those living with HIV deal with so much besides health-related problems— from dealing with negative stigma and ignorance, to discrimination and misinformation," McKinzie Brocail, community outreach coordinator for the company, said. "We want to offer some sort of relief to students with HIV, and this scholarship enables us to do that."

The scholarship application and more information can be found in the footer of the STDcheck's homepage under 'HIV-Positive Scholarship Application'. Along with the application itself, other requirements for STDcheck's HIV-Positive Scholarship include the following: Submitting official transcripts from previous academic years. Entering a 400-word minimum essay describing 'How the applicant contracted HIV, how it has affected the applicant's life, and lastly what they wish those living without HIV knew.' Lastly, applicants must be willing to submit to a free of charge STDcheck.com HIV blood test for verification of current HIV status.

There is not an absolute application deadline for this scholarship as STDcheck reviews incoming applications each month and allots scholarships out to top candidates monthly. These scholarships are presented to individual applicants (or their college/university on their behalf) on a one-time basis and all selected applicants will be kept anonymous to the public.

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STDcheck.com provides fast, private and affordable STD testing online. Users avoid an awkward or uncomfortable situation by ordering their test or tests online at STDcheck.com, then visiting one of more than 4,000 convenient testing centers nationwide. Patients receive their results in just one to two days– all without setting foot in a doctor's office. You can rely on the assistance of our trained health counselors to help you get started, and if you test positive, we offer a free consultation from one of our physicians to explain your results, answer your questions, and discuss treatment and what's next. Get peace of mind; learn your STD status today. Visit us online at STDcheck.com or call us at 1(800)456-2323.

Contact: McKinzie BrocailPhone: 832-699-6680McKinzie@STDcheck.com

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Rattler accepts football scholarship

Thomas GarciaQCS Senior Writer

Tucumcari High School senior Clay Carter signed his letter of intent to play college football as a defensive lineman for Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas."I am excited about the chance to further my education and play football at the next level," Carter said.

The Sterling College Warriors are a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Carter said the scholarship, which will cover half the cost of his tuition, meals and board, not only represents a chance to play football in college, it's the opportunity for him to earn a degree in finance and economics.

Carter's chose to pursue the field of finance in honor of his mother, Ana Gardea, who works in finance. She believes her son's start into the field will be easier than hers.

"I am beyond proud for my son," Gardea said.

Gardea said this scholarship is going to give her son an advantage in planning his future. She said it's so hard for a teenager to see just how important a scholarship is and how it can propel someone to success.

Gardea said it is hard for a teenager to see past the four years of high school to what awaits them. She said as a high school dropout, she knows all to well just how hard it is to succeed in life.

"It took a lot of hard work and I am so happy he has chosen an easier path than I did," Gardea said.

Carter said the scholarship gives him a chance to earn a degree, but it also gives him a chance to represent the Rattlers and the Tucumcari community on the football field.

Carter being selected for this scholarship to play football "speaks volumes to the Rattler football program and its coaches," said Wayne Ferguson, Rattlers head football coach.

Ferguson said the scholarship shows that the program is getting recognition and colleges are looking at Tucumcari players.

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Commerce Lexington, UK’s Gatton College offer executive MBA scholarship

Lexington, Ky. – Through a partnership formed between Commerce Lexington Inc. and the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, a scholarship in the amount of $15,000 will be available to a Commerce Lexington member to help eliminate a portion of the cost of the UK/UofL Executive MBA program, beginning in August 2016. The goal is to provide an opportunity for an advancing corporate leader to demonstrate their desire to improve the economic environment of Central Kentucky, while furthering their own personal development.

For many years, Commerce Lexington has recognized the importance of nurturing leaders by providing leadership and professional development opportunities to individuals in our community and region through its Leadership Lexington and Leadership Central Kentucky programs. The opportunity for a Commerce Lexington member to receive a scholarship for the executive MBA program is an extension of the chamber's commitment to developing strong corporate leadership in our region.

UK and the University of Louisville recently partnered to create a first-rate Executive MBA program that helps participants gain hands-on skills and real-world knowledge applicable to a variety of challenging work situations, while supporting personal and career growth, as well as leadership development. The goal is to help up-and-coming business professionals within a company develop the confidence and knowledge they need to take the next step in advancing as a leader in their field.

The scholarship application deadline is March 15. To qualify for the scholarship, those Commerce Lexington members must complete an application that includes an essay outlining how their participation in the program would benefit both themselves and Central Kentucky as a whole. The scholarship application is available online, with a submission deadline of March 15, 2016. Additionally, the scholarship candidate must meet all the admission criteria for the UK/UofL Executive MBA program detailed on their website.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by both representatives of Commerce Lexington and the Gatton College, and a recipient will be recommended to the EMBA Admissions Committee, who will then make the final determination. For more information about the Commerce Lexington EMBA Scholarship opportunity, call 859-226-1611.  For questions about the UK/UofL Executive MBA program, call 859-257-3741.

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Donations needed for 50 scholarships

widman@sanduskyregister.com

HURON TWP.

A group of BGSU Firelands alumni has nearly met its goal of collecting $25,000 to fund 50 new student scholarships.

In just two weeks, they've secured an impressive $24,400 in donations.

Now they're seeking one last surge of support from the local community, to commemorate the college's 50th anniversary. Individuals can donate to the effort until Feb. 29.

"This initiative has the potential to have a huge impact on our student body, and may be a deciding factor for some students to enroll in classes," said Patti Crawford, alumni affairs and development officer at BGSU Firelands.

Each year, an estimated 150 students who apply for scholarships from the college do not receive any assistance, Crawford said.

This effort aims to bridge that gap.

Ann Maschari, who graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1974, is spearheading the scholarship fundraising committee. She suggested the effort as a way to promote, celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of BGSU Firelands.

While many of the milestone's celebrations focus on the past and present, this focuses on the future, she explained.

The 50 one-time scholarships, each worth $500, will be awarded to students later this year.

"Most of the committee attended classes at BGSU Firelands and recognize the value of it," Maschari said. "Every little bit helps."

Anyone who donates $500 will be paired with a scholarship recipient at a banquet during the 2016-17 school year.

In addition to Crawford and Maschari, the BGSU Firelands 50th anniversary scholarship committee's other members include: Stacey M. Hartley, senior director of development at BGSU Firelands; Marcus L. Harris, '09; Carl E. McGookey, '74; Deborah S. Miller, '74, '78; Jeanne C. Obrenovich, '74; Joel D. Rudinger, '60, '71; James A. Sennish, '78, '80, '90; and Cecil Weatherspoon Jr. '74.

Want to donate?

• For more information about the BGSU Firelands 50th anniversary scholarship initiative, contact Patti Crawford by calling 419-372-0706 or emailing pcrawfo@bgsu.edu.

• All donations are tax deductible.

• Individuals can also donate funds online at falconfunded.bgsu.edu/project/1218. 

Want to apply?

• Students interested in an 50th anniversary scholarship can apply using the college's online scholarship application form, sfa.bgsu.edu/sa/firelands.

• The deadline to apply is May 1.

Source: Donations needed for 50 scholarships