Ameren awards business scholarships to minority suppliers

April 1, 2016

The top executive officers at Kadilex Construction, Inc. and Brandt Contracting, Inc. have been awarded business development scholarships by Ameren Corporation to attend the Minority Business Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The two minority-owned businesses selected are headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and Wood River, Illinois.

"Providing resources for growth and opportunities to businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans strengthens our company and our community," said Dennis Weisenborn, chief procurement officer and vice president of Safety and Supply Services at Ameren. "We are proud to offer these scholarships as we continue to help develop, partner and invest in our diverse suppliers."

The recipients were chosen based on their strategic relationship with Ameren and the supplier's success in providing service to companies in Ameren's 64,000-square-mile service territory.

"The biggest challenge diverse business owners face is having the executive expertise to develop a profitable and sustainable strategy that works for them and their customers," said Dr. Fred McKinney, managing director of Minority Business Programs at the Tuck School. "Executive leadership and strategic development is what diverse business owners receive when they come to the Tuck School of Business Minority Business Programs. Our participants leave well-prepared to address the capital, growth and internal challenges all businesses face."

The 2016 scholarship recipients are:

Karl Jefferson Jr., president, Kadilex Construction, Inc. Kadilex Construction, Inc. furnishes and installs reinforcement bars in a wide variety of structures. The company recently completed rebar work on parts of the Illinois Rivers Transmission project and work at the Meramec and Labadie energy centers in concert with Plocher Construction. Kadilex Construction, Inc. is a minority-owned business enterprise (MBE).

"I'm honored to receive this scholarship," said Jefferson. "Ameren is a tremendous partner and has helped to build my business, which has led to greater opportunities for Kadilex and its employees."

Sedrick Brandt, president, Brandt Contracting, Inc. Brandt Contracting, Inc. specializes in site excavation, structural excavation, site grading and clearing for general, mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors. The company has provided excavation work for Illinois transmission line projects with McGrath & Associates. Brandt Contracting, Inc. is a minority- and veteran-owned business enterprise (MVOB).

"I am grateful for the scholarship and the opportunity to work with Ameren," Brandt said. "Ameren's efforts to seek out diverse suppliers helps to even the playing field and provide opportunity for many diverse-owned businesses."

Since 2009, Ameren has awarded 17 business scholarships to diverse-owned businesses.  In addition, each year the company invites hundreds of entrepreneurs and diverse businesses to attend symposiums and summits where participants can network and learn about Ameren's procurement opportunities. In 2015, Ameren awarded contracts to more than 300 businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans. The company finished 2015 with $305 million in total diversity spending. 

"Our commitment to diverse-owned businesses reflects our belief that Diverse Supplier partnerships are vital to the economic success of our region," said Mark Brandt, senior director of Supply Services at Ameren. "Providing access and development opportunities for diverse-owned businesses in our supply chain leads to long-term powerful partnerships." 

St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric delivery and transmission service as well as natural gas delivery service while Ameren Missouri provides vertically integrated electric service, with generating capacity of over 10,200 megawatts, and natural gas delivery service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois develops regional electric transmission projects. Follow the company on Twitter @AmerenCorp.

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Students are being encouraged to apply for a £3,000 master's scholarship for Cardiff University

Melissa Johansson has spent 18 years working as a principal geologist, a position that has taken her all over the world.

Specialising in marine environmental settings, her main skill is geological image interpretation and she has led major projects ranging from microporosity to fracturing.

However, after a downturn in the industry she works in, Melissa felt she needed to further her knowledge and embark on a masters course at Cardiff University.

"Due in part to a downturn in the industry, I have returned to Cardiff, my hometown, and I have started an MSc in Sustainable Energy and the Environment," said Melissa.

"I received a master's scholarship from Cardiff University, which has gone a long way in helping me out financially.

"As my interest now lies in geothermal energy, I greatly appreciate having a second chance to change my career direction and hopefully give something back to Wales by applying my knowledge from the oil and gas industry to the renewable energy industry."

Cardiff University is renowned as one of the leading universities in the UK, in particular for its research-led approach to teaching.

Students embarking on postgraduate courses at the university in September are encouraged to apply for a Master's Excellence Scholarship, which will be applied as a tuition fee discount of a minimum of £3,000.

Further details can be found at Cardiff.ac.uk/pg/funding

Source: Students are being encouraged to apply for a £3,000 master's scholarship for Cardiff University

RI Foundation taking applications for $1.5M in college scholarships

At the time of year when colleges are sending out financial aid packages, the Rhode Island Foundation has announced it is now accepting applications for more than $1.5 million in scholarships.

Dozens of individual, family, and organizational donors established scholarship funds at the foundation to help students defray educational expenses such as tuition, room and board, fees, and books.

"Each one of these scholarships turns dreams into reality for our donors and our recipients," said Neil Steinberg, the foundation's president and CEO. "The impact of their generosity will ripple through community for generations."

While most of the scholarship assistance is open to students statewide, some funds are set aside specifically for residents of Cranston.

The Ralph C. and Joyce L. Vossler Fund and the Brian Moretti Scholarship Fund are open to Cranston High School West graduates, while the Holly Charette Scholarship and Agnes Meade Tramonti Memorial Scholarship go to Cranston High School East students.

The foundation also offers a number of awards targeting students studying everything from social work or the arts to textile technology or economics. The Albert and Florence Newton, Edward and Virginia Routhier, Willard and Marjorie Scheibe, and Alan Edgar Wurdeman scholarships are for students studying nursing.

"College provides many opportunities to build a bright and promising future. Receiving a scholarship plays a crucial role in covering all the costs. My scholarship encourages me to work to the best of my abilities and to strive to achieve my goal of becoming a nurse," said Jared Podmaska, a Rhode Island College student from Johnston who received a Newton scholarship.

Other funds provide assistance based on gender, economic status, or special circumstance.

The Melvin and Patty Alperin First Generation Scholarship is earmarked for high school seniors whose parents did not graduate from college, while the Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship and Frances Macartney Porter Fund are open to low-income single parents.

A complete list of scholarships, application deadlines and eligibility requirements is posted on the foundation's website, rifoundation.org.

Source: RI Foundation taking applications for $1.5M in college scholarships

3 Northeast Colorado students receive Daniels Scholarship

The Daniels Fund has announced the names of 226 high school seniors from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming whose exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to the community have earned them a place in the Daniels Scholarship Program.

Several Northeast Colorado students are among the scholarship recipients including Kayelani Raelyn Kirschbaum from Merino High School, Kaylee Ann Michael from Haxtun High School and Sidney Everett Struckmeyer from Holyoke High School.

More than 2,200 students applied for the Daniels Scholarship Program this year. Of the 226 students selected as 2016 Daniels Scholars, 146 are from Colorado, 30 are from New Mexico, 30 are from Utah, and 20 are from Wyoming.

Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States, and the program covers the expenses that remain after all other scholarships and financial aid have been applied.

"We provide Daniels Scholars with resources, encouragement, and support far beyond financial assistance to help them earn a four-year college degree," explained Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund. "This includes personal and professional development, a laptop computer, online tools, and networking opportunities to help them succeed in college and beyond."

With this year's announcement, nearly 3,500 students have received the Daniels Scholarship. At any given time, nearly 1,000 Daniels Scholars are attending more than 200 colleges and universities throughout the United States. Since 2000, more than $138 million in scholarships has been awarded through the Daniels Scholarship Program.

Motivated high school seniors graduating in 2017 are encouraged to visit DanielsFund.org this fall to apply online for the Daniels Scholarship Program.

The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. Visit DanielsFund.org to learn more.

Source: 3 Northeast Colorado students receive Daniels Scholarship

Wheeler sophomore receives full scholarship to Space Camp

Erin Leydon, a sophomore at The Center for Advanced Studies at Wheeler High School in Marietta, has been awarded a full scholarship to attend Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

The scholarship competition requires a student to submit an application with a detailed description of a science experiment, two essays, a mission patch design and three letters of recommendation. Only 26 percent of those applying this year received full scholarships.

"This process attracts bright, motivated students from across the world," says Dr. Deborah Barnhart, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home to the Space Camp programs. "To win a scholarship, a student must submit a truly outstanding application. I congratulate Erin on earning a place in the 2016 scholarship class."

Space Camp has been helping to prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians to reach for the stars for more than 30 yea rs and is an internationally-known program with more than 700,000 alumni. The camp, which is based on NASA's astronaut training program, focuses on teamwork and leadership skills.

For more information about Space Camp programs, visit www.spacecamp.com.

Source: Wheeler sophomore receives full scholarship to Space Camp

Last chance to apply for Crestview chamber's memorial scholarship (DOCUMENT)

There are only a few days left to submit your application for the 2016 Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship!

Please download the application and return the application to the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce no later than March 31.

The scholarship is named in memory of one of Crestview's most notable figures, Foy Shaw Jr. He became an "official" member of the Crestview Community in 1956, when he moved to Crestview and established Shaw Moving and Storage, still in operation today.

Foy believed very strongly about serving and giving to his community and served with a distinction with the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce from the very beginning of his business. His contributions and service are still vividly present today and his spirit of generosity will continue with each year's award of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship.

If you are interested in making a donation to the scholarship fund, and would like to have your name on the scholarship plaque, go the chamber's online scholarship page.

Source: Last chance to apply for Crestview chamber's memorial scholarship (DOCUMENT)

Accessibility to students a struggle for scholarships

As the school year draws to a close, a question on students' minds is how they are going to pay for college for the next year. It's common knowledge that student loans are a part of college but scholarships are also a part of college life.

There are multiple kinds of scholarships and there are hundreds that University students can choose from that are available online, Betsy Johnson, director of student financial aid and scholarships, said. When scholarships don't get claimed, there's two things that can happen to the money that would have been awarded.

"Either we could re-award it to another student or that money is then used the following year," Johnson said.

While Johnson doesn't know the exact number of scholarships that are turned down each year, she does have some insight as to why some of them are turned down. Johnson said that scholarships for continuing students and scholarships that have a special application for them rarely go unused.

Instead, some athletic scholarships go unused because a student athlete may have chosen to go to another school instead, Johnson said.

The freshman scholarships that depend on different components may also not be used as many colleges and universities offer different packages.

"At the same time, we have to stay within an institutional budget as well," Johnson said. "So, some not being used is OK."

For junior Morgan Palmer, she knows where she can get scholarships through the school, but it's a matter of making sure she's completely eligible for scholarships is where she runs into trouble.

"I did once and some of it I wasn't eligible for," Palmer said.

If scholarships were more accessible, she said she would definitely apply for more of them.

In fact, the accessibility of scholarships seems to be the problem for most students. Sophomore Jordan Garich said she's applied to scholarships but feels as though they aren't advertised as much as they could be.

"I feel like they're not super advertised around campus. I had a history professor … who handed out a handout about the different history major scholarships and if she hadn't handed out the paper I wouldn't have known about them," Garich said.

Scholarships are able to be searched online at the University's website, though the way the website is set up might be changing in the future, as Johnson wants to improve for future use.

"Everything's not located in one spot," Johnson said. "For BGSU-specific scholarships, we have a page, we have a searchable scholarship area and then we have them divided out by the colleges or if it's a foundation scholarship … so they're still not clean in one space. That's definitely something I'm looking at for future years to improve upon."

Johnson says to look at libraries and even where their parents work to see if there are scholarship options for them. She also recommends looking at scholarship search engines online but sticking to only one search engine to eliminate seeing the same scholarship pop up twice.

And for students who are worried about what the FAFSA form might have said, Johnson said not all scholarships need the FAFSA filled out in order to get the scholarships. Instead, only need-based scholarships are required to show the FAFSA.

Source: Accessibility to students a struggle for scholarships

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).

Source: Students can apply now for scholarships

Bluff City resident wins college dream scholarship from King University, WXBQ

The contest was open to anyone who sought the chance to make their dream of a college education a reality through a full-tuition scholarship to King University.

"We are thrilled to make Jeremy's college dream come true by offering his the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree at no cost," said Mona Salyer, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management Graduate & Professional Studies Tri-Cities at King University.

"He will be able to complete her major coursework in a workable and convenient environment in as little as 16 months, one night a week. We know Jeremy will serve as an inspiration to other aspiring students that it is never too late to pursue the dream of a college education."

Wilson will pursue his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree offered through King's Graduate & Professional Studies program featuring class schedules and learning environments designed for working adults.

Wilson's initial response to the live on-air announcement that he was indeed the winner of a college scholarship to King University was, "I can't even describe how I'm feeling. I am so surprised and so shocked. I am so excited for the opportunity I have been given. I am ready to dive in, to get started and pursue my dream."

Wilson was one of five finalists, including April Dawn Justus of Pounding Mill, Va., Bradley Scott King of Bristol, Judy Lynn Light of Castlewood, Va., and Julie Ann Townsend of Elizabethton.

WXBQ listeners were asked to vote from Feb. 24-March 2 for the individual they believed should win the contest.

"Currently I am a security guard, and I am pleased with what I am doing," said Wilson. "But, it has always been my aspiration to push that a little bit further, and I believe (winning the scholarship) is the thing that will do that for me.

"I hope it will get me to the place I want to be in life. Hopefully, I can take it on up the career chain and move into higher law enforcement, perhaps (at the) federal or state level. It has always been a dream of mine to work for the FBI or the Secret Service. Hopefully, this takes me there."

In addition to his full-tuition scholarship to King, Wilson also received a new laptop computer courtesy of Eastman Credit Union, textbooks and a $50 gift certificate from the King University Tornado Alley Shoppe.

Wilson said he won due to the massive amount of support from his family, friends, and coworkers

"I'm so thankful for this opportunity. I am going to buckle down and give it everything I've got," he said

Call the Office of Admissions at 800-362-0014 or visit gps.king.edu online for more information about King's Graduate & Professional Studies programs.

Source: Bluff City resident wins college dream scholarship from King University, WXBQ

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).

Source: Students can apply now for scholarships

Scholarship set up for UA fraternity

FAYETTEVILLE -- A graduate of the University of Arkansas and his wife have donated $100,000 to establish a scholarship for UA students who are members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

The Mac and Sheila Hogan Endowed Scholarship will be offered to students majoring in mechanical engineering.

"I'd like more PIKEs to have the opportunity to become mechanical engineers, and I hope this scholarship gives the incentive to do it," Mac Hogan said in a statement released by UA.

Mac Hogan, chairman of floor finishings company PoloPlaz and aircraft coverings company Air Tech Coatings, is an alumnus of the fraternity. In 2012, UA's engineering college honored him with a Distinguished Alumni award.

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Source: Scholarship set up for UA fraternity

Stamford Dollars for Scholars® Announces Increase to 2016 Scholarship Awards

Published: Mar 24, 2016 - 9:50:18 PM

Stamford Dollars for Scholars announces the expansion of its 2016 scholarship awards. The number of scholarships to be awarded in June will increase to 29 scholarships. Additionally, the scholarship funds to be awarded will increase by over 17% to approximately $84,000. Online access to the 2016 application for these scholarships remains open through April 10, 2016. All Class of 2016 students who reside or attend high school in Stamford and are pursuing full-time, either a two- or four-year college education or accredited vocational training, are eligible to apply.

"This year, we are able to increase the number of scholarships and the amount awarded due to the generosity of our new sponsored scholarships from the Tarzia Group, Stamford Business Network, John and Betty Burkhardt Memorial Scholarship, Mezzapelle & Associates and from enhancements to the Daniela Romano Scholarship through SPEF and the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin Scholarships," said Ga ry Freeman, President of the organization. "Additionally, the financial support from local donors, including Connecticut's Credit Unions through the #CUs GiveBack social media contest and Fairfield County's Giving Day powered by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Bank of America, has enabled us to increase our 2016 awards. We are so grateful for these donations."

Students completing the 2016 online application by April 10th have the opportunity to apply for any Stamford Dollars for Scholars scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Additionally, as Stamford Dollars for Scholars is an affiliate of Scholarship America, applicants automatically gain access to Scholarship America's valuable resources and can search other relevant scholarship opportunities.

To learn more about the 2016 scholarships available through Stamford Dollars for Scholars or to complete the 2016 online application by April 10, 2016, visit the Stamford Dollars for Scholars Student and Parent Login page on our website at www.sd4s.org.

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AMUG Randy Stevens Scholarship recipients

Chatsworth, California – The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the recipients of its scholarships. Dr. Nathan Patterson, an assistant professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering (Milwaukee, Wis.), has been awarded the Randy Stevens Scholarship. Jennifer Bennett, a PhD candidate at Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) and research & development engineer for DMG MORI USA (Hoffman Estates, Ill.), has been awarded the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship. With these recognitions, Bennett and Patterson will attend and participate in the AMUG Conference to be held in St. Louis, Missouri., April 3-7, 2016.

Mark Barfoot, AMUG president, stated, "Nathan and Jennifer will be welcome additions to this year's conference. What they are doing in the additive manufacturing world will make a difference, and we believe that attending the conference will have a big impact on them." He continued, "These two individuals certainly deserve the scholarships, but it was a difficult endeavor to select from so many qualified candidates." 

The AMUG Board selected Patterson for the integration of his additive manufacturing (AM) experience and research in his engineering curricula. According to Dr. Joe Musto, professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering and director of the school's Rapid Prototyping Consortium, "His industrial experience as a research associate with the Morgridge Institute and as president of the additive manufacturing start-up Radiant Fabrication provided him with both an outstanding technical background and knowledge of the additive manufacturing industry. He has leveraged this expertise to have an immediate impact on additive manufacturing education."

Patterson has been using, designing, building, inventing, and teaching others about AM technology for just over twelve years. Examples of his integration of past experience in engineering studies include lab activities that use fused deposition modeling extruders to illustrate engineering principles, such as conservation of linear momentum and Bernoulli's equation, and a first-hand account of the design of a three-year-old boy's prosthetic to inspire students to not give up when a design approach fails. 

In his application, Patterson said, "The Randy Stevens Scholarship will allow me to better translate the current state and challenges of AM and its users to the classroom, providing students with a richer AM learning experience." 

The AMUG Board selected Bennett for her PhD research that is focused on improving the controllability of AM systems. Bennett stated, "Many challenges still persist before this technology can reach its full potential. The major deficiencies are a lack of process repeatability, dimensional integrity, and material quality." Her research seeks to address these challenges by establishing a physics-based model to inversely determine the melt pool size and cooling rate needed to achieve ideal material quality and to develop a control system to meet these conditions.

Bennett said, "If successful, this will enable quick qualification of components, increase the process autonomy, truly integrate design and manufacturing and ultimately release this technology from the hands of a few to the hands of many."

John Aussem, applications engineer for DMG Mori USA, said, "Jennifer's hands-on work in the development of these machines has given her a firm foundation for her scholarly work in this area. The insight and understanding she has gained through this experience is invaluable. I have no doubt that Jennifer has the demonstrated potential to be a high achieving engineer who will make transformative breakthroughs in engineering research and become a leader in her career."

The Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship, founded by Guy's wife, Renee Bourdeau, is awarded annually to one college student. The Randy Stevens Scholarship, founded by Randy's employer, In'Tech Industries, is awarded annually to one educator that emphasizes or focuses on additive manufacturing. 

ABOUT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USERS GROUP (AMUG)AMUG is an organization that educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. AMUG members include all commercial additive manufacturing/3D printing technologies for companies such as Stratasys, Concept Laser, ExOne, Renishaw, HP Inc., SLM Solutions, EOS, Prodways, Carbon, and 3D Systems. AMUG meets annually to provide education and training through technical presentations on processes and new technologies. This information addresses operation of additive manufacturing equipment and the applications that use the parts they make.

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Akeusola foundation gives indigent students scholarship

Professor Olu Akeusola Foundation has again this year honoured 18 indigent students with scholarship awards worth thousands of naira. Speaking at the 2016 award presentation held at Michael Otedola College for Primary Education, MOCPED, Noforija, Epe, on Monday, the Chairman of the foundation, Dr. Folashade Ojetunde said the scholarship award was organised yearly to mark the birth date of the Provost of the college, Prof. Olu Akeusola. She disclosed that the awardees was selected having top their classes in their various institutions. Explaining that the award has over the years helped indigent students to achieve their academic pursuit, she urged the students to continue in their feat and very soon they will be among the top flyers. Earlier in his remarks, the celebrant, Prof. Olu Akeusola said the foundation was born out of his desire to give to the society who made him who he is today.

"If I was not opportune to win scholarships from the then Lagos government led by Michael Otedola and from the federal government nobody will know me and I might not have become what I am today that is why I decided to give to the society that made me," he stated. The professor of Comparative Language urged the awardees to always aim high and the sky will be their beginning. The scholarship awards cuts across Primary, secondary, Tertiary institutions and students with special needs. The primary category received N10, 000, secondary got N20, 000 each, tertiary which is divided into two had students in colleges of education receiving N30, 000 and others from the university received N40, 000 each. Students with special needs also got N40, 000. Responding on behalf of the awardees, Miss Gbemisola Sodipe from University of Ibadan said the award had given them hope and would encourage them to do more. Thanking the foundation for the gesture, she said the life of Prof. Akeusola who d espite no help was able to toil and turn out great is indeed a motivation to them all. "We are so glad for what you did for us today and in future you will be proud of us all," she said.

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SMP to Award $10,000 in Scholarships

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) will present two students a $5,000 scholarship each as part of it Intermotor Import Leader Automotive Scholarship Competition.

"SMP is proud to recognize up-and-coming technicians who share Intermotor's quest for import excellence, and our Intermotor Import Leader Automotive Scholarship is an exciting opportunity to support them," said Phil Hutchens, vice president engine management marketing at SMP.

The scholarship is open now through July 15, 2016.  To enter, students are asked to visit IntermotorImportLeader.com, complete an online questionnaire, and submit a current photo of themselves. Entries will be evaluated based on relevance, creativity, and thoughtfulness relating to the automotive import industry, SMP said. Winners will be selected by July 31, 2016.

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Two local residents received scholarships from WGU

The following local residents have received scholarships from Western Governors University  (WGU). As a nonprofit, online university that is committed to making  higher education more affordable and accessible for everyone, WGU  typically awards scholarships based on the applicant's academic record, readiness for online study, financial need, and other considerations.

* Sara Zapata of Palo Cedro has received the WGU AmeriCorps Scholarship

* Damaris Stevens of Redding has received the WGU Leaders in  Nonprofit Scholarship

In 2015, WGU awarded:* More than 2,300 scholarships.* More than $3 million in need-based scholarships.* 73 different scholarships for current and aspiring nurses, teachers,information technology, and business professionals.

These scholarships help further offset the already-low tuition of about$3,000 per six-month term for most WGU programs—a flat rate that covers all the courses a student is able to complete. Tuition has not increased since 2008.

About WGUNow with more than 67,000 students nationwide, WGU was established in 1997 by a bipartisan group of U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to  high-quality, affordable higher education. The nation's first competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House as what works in post-secondary education. WGU is accredited by the NorthwestCommission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and was featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times.

WGU has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations, including AT&T, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lilly  Endowment, HCA, Hewlett-Packard, Lumina Foundation, Microsoft, Oracle,  SunGard Higher Education, and Zions Bank. More information is available at www.wgu.edu or by calling 866.225.5948.

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NCHS Scholarship Drive April 3

New Canaan High School's annual Scholarship Sunday will be held Sunday, April 3 from noon to 4 p.m. On this day, NCHS students wearing Scholarship Drive t-shirts go door-to-door in New Canaan to collect donations for college scholarships for fellow NCHS students.

Since 1967, the NCHS Scholarship Foundation has provided need-based financial aid for NCHS graduates pursuing a higher education. Last year, the Scholarship Foundation raised $82,500 from local businesses, residents, service clubs and memorials, and awarded 56 need-based scholarship grants.

Donations may be handed to the student volunteers on Scholarship Sunday, made online at nchsscholarship.org, or sent by mail to the NCHS Scholarship Foundation, New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT  06840.  Checks should be made out to NCHS Scholarship Foundation.

New Canaan High School's annual Scholarship Sunday will be held Sunday, April 3 from noon to 4 p.m. On this day, NCHS students wearing Scholarship Drive t-shirts go door-to-door in New Canaan to collect donations for college scholarships for fellow NCHS students. Brian Maccalla, left, Peter Swindell, Rajon Mitchell, James Freyre, and David Ferm

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ScholarshipOwl's New Tool Helps College Students Find Scholarships

The online scholarship search and application platform ScholarshipOwl has announced a new tool for currently enrolled college and grad students that will make it easier for them to immediately verify their eligibility for hundreds of scholarships and submit one application to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities, according to this press release.

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ScholarshipOwl matches students to hundreds of scholarships and this new opportunity may help students decrease the amount of their student loans by sourcing and automatically submitting pertinent scholarship applications. The scholarship search site is dedicated to helping not just high school students, but undergraduate and graduate students, find and apply for many scholarships from various companies, brands, and organizations who are committed to helping fund higher education.

"The search process is complicated and too time-consuming for busy college students," explains ScholarshipOwl founder Ken Sandorffy in the press release. "That's why we built an engine that aggregates scholarships that are available at any given time and allows students to apply for them with a single application."

ScholarshipOwl constantly scans the web for new scholarship offerings and opportunities and adds them to their database. Then, eligible students can easily and conveniently apply for those scholarships using the information already on file, saving students time and effort as all the scholarship information is gathered in one place and can be applied to using one application.

The site allows its users to save their answer responses and essays, which can then be reused for later applications so you don't have to fill all your information in again. ScholarshipOwl uses each student's birthday, gender, year of study, current or intended major, and various other parameters and background information to match their students with hundreds of available scholarships.

To date, ScholarshipOwl already has over 100,000 users and has matched each to 85-100 scholarships on average. The platform has received coverage from Forbes, GigaOm, TNW and others, and their amount of users is only increasing as students are eager to take on less debt and find more scholarships to help pay for college.

Source: ScholarshipOwl's New Tool Helps College Students Find Scholarships

Partners 1st accepting applications for scholarship

Partners 1st Federal Credit Union sponsors the Charles M. Cook Scholarship, which is open to members and the children of any member of Partners 1st FCU.

The applicant, if not already a member, must become a member of Partners 1st FCU.

The Charles M. Cook Scholarship is named after and in honor of Cook, who served the Partners 1st FCU for over 20 years as an employee, member of the board of directors and also as president of the board of directors.

Partners 1st FCU awards five $1,000 scholarships each year to high school graduating seniors or to full time undergraduate students based on scholastic achievement, community service, character and financial need.

Scholarship forms can be found at Huntington North High School Guidance Department, at the Huntington branch of Partners 1st FCU, at 621 Cherry St., or online at www.partners1stcu.org. Scholarship applications are due by May 31, to Partners 1st FCU, in care of Charles M. Cook Scholarship Program, 1330 Directors Row, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

Questions can be directed to the Huntington branch at 356-4456.

Partners 1st FCU is a non-profit, full service financial organization that serves various employee groups, their family members and several community areas.

The local areas served are Huntington, Fort Wayne and Marion.

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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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Fairfield County Foundation accepts scholarship applications

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LANCASTER - The Fairfield County Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for 2016-17. The deadline to submit an application is April 4.

The scholarship application process is available on the foundation's website, www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org. The foundation is working with AcademicWorks, which allows the foundation to automatically match students with relevant scholarships. This online scholarship process makes applying for scholarships more efficient.

The foundation is offering more than 90 scholarships, including scholarships for high schools seniors or for those in the workforce returning to college.

The Fairfield County Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

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50,000 Louisiana College Students Could Lose Their Scholarships

Without the TOPS scholarship, LSU sophomore Baleigh Callaghan may have to move back in with her parents and younger brothers, who live more than an hour away.

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Without the TOPS scholarship, LSU sophomore Baleigh Callaghan may have to move back in with her parents and younger brothers, who live more than an hour away.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Nearly 47,000 Louisiana students go to college tuition-free because of a state scholarship program. But that could soon change as a massive budget shortfall puts its funding in jeopardy.

Another 3,000 students get a partial scholarship from the state program, known as TOPS. But none of them can know for sure if they'll be getting that money again next year.

"We're all freaking out about it. I personally would have to move back home if we lost the TOPS scholarship," said Baleigh Callaghan, a sophomore at Louisiana State University.

The commute from her parents' home in New Orleans would be more than an hour to the Baton Rouge campus.

Callaghan's scholarship covers the cost of tuition, but not things like books (which cost her $600 this semester), student fees, rent and food. She has an on-campus job at the student ID office to help with some of those expenses, and student loans cover the rest.

"The TOPS scholarship is basically carrying me through college," she said.

The scholarship program has already been cutback. In February — midway through the school year — the state said it could fund only 80% of each scholarship it already awarded to students. Colleges are covering the rest so students like Callaghan haven't been impacted, yet.

More than half of LSU's 26,000 undergrads get a TOPS scholarship, totaling about $58 million. The school is expecting to have to cover the remaining 20% this year.

But an even bigger cut is expected for the fall semester. Lawmakers are faced with closing an estimated $800 million shortfall for next year.

Governor John Bel Edwards has said there won't be enough money to adequately fund the scholarship program, even though it's a "critical" priority. Funding for health care, K-12 schools, and public colleges is also on the chopping block.

The scholarship is currently available to any student who meets the academic requirements: earning at least a 2.5 GPA in high school and scoring at or above the state average on the ACT or SAT. You're eligible no matter how much your family earns.

Those who attend a public school get enough money to cover the full tuition bill, plus up to $800 extra a year for students with higher grades and test scores. Students who go to a private college are also eligible, but the scholarship probably won't cover the entire tuition bill.

In order to cut costs, lawmakers have introduced 17 different bills that would make it harder to be eligible for the scholarship. Some would raise the test score and GPA minimum. Others would restrict the funding to those students going to public colleges only, and require students to pay back the state for the scholarship if they don't keep up their grades.

None of the proposals have been voted on yet. A three-week-long special legislative session wrapped up last week, but the current budget shortfall was not completely fixed. The regular session started Monday and lawmakers have until June to balance next year's budget.

It puts students in a tough position. Callaghan already signed a lease on her apartment for next year, but doesn't know if she'll be able to afford the rent.

"The not knowing is throwing everyone for a loop," she said.

Source: 50,000 Louisiana College Students Could Lose Their Scholarships