MSU College of Human Medicine names Mazzuchi scholarship recipients

Published 10/31 2016 11:55AM

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MARQUETTE, Mich. – Four medical students have been awarded the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine UP Campus Mazzuchi Scholarship.

Students Dustin Collins, Angelea Heider, Ashley Parent and Chris Steele were each awarded tuition reduction scholarships. The recipients were selected for their commitment to practicing medicine in the Upper Peninsula after residency training, interest in specializing in emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, hospitalist medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics or psychiatry; and need for financial assistance.

The scholarship fund, which began providing financial assistance in 1983, was renamed the Mazzuchi Scholarship in 2006 to honor Dr. Dan Mazzuchi. The retired physician and former Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula campus CEO and community assistant dean was instrumental in developing the U.P. community campus, one of the college's seven campuses in Michigan. He also helped launch the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program and served as chief of staff at Marquette General Hospital.

Dustin Collins, a native of Gilbert, Arizona, received his bachelor's degree in political science from Northern Michigan University. While attending NMU, he played varsity hockey for the Wildcats and went on to play professional hockey for 4 years. Dustin returned to NMU to pursue post baccalaureate courses while working as a phlebotomist, being assistant coach for MSHS high school hockey team and volunteering as the strength and conditioning coach for the NMU hockey team. He volunteered for Lake Superior Hospice and Camp STAR which helped affirm his passion for helping others and choosing a career in medicine.

A native of Chassell Michigan, Angelea Heider received her bachelor's degree from Michigan Tech. There she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, on the inpatient unit of UP Health System-Portage, at Portage Pointe, and at the Omega House. She did research involving aerospace medicine and human performance during her undergraduate years which was published in the journal of Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. Angelea chose medicine based on her love of science and helping others. She looks forward to helping people in rural, underserved areas and forming lifelong relationships with her patients.

Ashley Parent grew up in Marquette, Michigan, and attended Northern Michigan University. She received a bachelor of science in biology-human physiology. Prior to medical school, Ashley was working toward her M.S. from NMU with the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center, something she hopes to complete during her time in Marquette. She also worked in a breast cancer research lab at MSU. Ashley looks forward to learning and applying her knowledge and skills to the care of others.

Chris Steele is a native of Three Lakes, Michigan. He studied biology and chemistry at Northern Michigan University and performed bench research, both for NMU professors and for the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center. He volunteered for the Superior Alliance for Independent Living organization by getting folks dealing with varying forms of disability out fishing and cross country skiing. Chris hopes to continue to participate in research while working to positively impact people's lives through medicine.

About Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Region Campus

The MSU College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Region Campus works in conjunction with the UP Health System-Marquette to coordinate the training of family medicine residents and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine medical students. Since its inception in 1974, 266 medical students and 186 resident physicians have graduated from the two programs. Currently, approximately 30 percent of the MSU College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Region Campus physicians are practicing in the U.P. in every primary care and additional specialties of medicine.

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Call for Papers! Race, Gender and Law: A Tribute to the Scholarship of Sherene Razack

Canadian Journal of Women and the Law/Revue Femmes et Droit is available online at: http://bit.ly/cjwlcfp

 

The Canadian Journal of Women and Law (CJWL) seeks submissions for a special issue 30(2) to be published in December 2018 on Race, Gender and Law: A tribute to the scholarship of Sherene Razack (guest edited by Gada Mahrouse, Carmela Murdocca, and Leslie Thielen-Wilson). The deadline for submitting articles for this special issue is September 1, 2017. 

 Dr. Sherene Razack is one of Canada's leading critical race feminist theorists. She is especially known for developing an analytic that shows: 1. how racial violence is often legally and socially authorized and is integral to the making of states; and 2. how racial violence is gendered and sexualized. This special issue is in celebration of the 20th anniversary of her ground-breaking book Looking White People in the Eye (now in its fourth edition) and her important and on-going contributions to the interdisciplinary field of critical race feminisms and socio-legal studies. We invite articles in English and French from academics, legal scholars, educators, and activists, working in the areas of gender, race, and law. We are interested in receiving articles that are explicitly informed by Razack's methodology or any other important aspect of her work.

Submissions should be no more than 35 pages (10,000 words) and should conform to the Style Guide available on our website: http://bit.ly/cjwlsubmit.  Please send articles in word format indicating it is for the special issue on "Race, Gender and the Law." to: cjwl-rfd@uottawa.ca

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La race, le genre et le droit : commémoration des travaux de Sherene Razack

La Revue femmes et droit sollicite des textes pour un numéro spécial 30(2), à paraître en décembre 2018, sur la race, le genre et le droit : commémoration des travaux de Sherene Razack (rédaction assurée par les rédactrices invitées Gada Mahrouse, Leslie Thielen-Wilson et Carmela Murdocca,). Les articles pour ce numéro spécial doivent être soumis d'ici le 1er septembre 2017 au plus tard. La professeure Sherene Razack est une des théoriciennes féministes critiques de la race les plus influentes au Canada. Elle est particulièrement reconnue pour avoir élaboré une analyse qui montre : 1. comment la violence raciale est fréquemment autorisée sur les plans juridique et social et fait partie intégrante de la composition des États ; et 2. comment la violence raciale est sexospécifique et sexualisée. Ce numéro spécial commémore le vingtième anniversaire de son livre révolutionnaire Looking White People in the Eye (qui en est à présent à sa quat rième édition) et ses contributions majeures et continues au champ interdisciplinaire des féminismes critiques de la race et des études sociojuridiques. Nous sommes à la recherche d'articles en anglais et en français rédigés par des professeurs et chercheurs en droit, des juristes, des éducateurs et des activistes qui travaillent dans les domaines du genre, de la race et du droit. Nous sommes intéressés à recevoir des articles explicitement influencés par la méthodologie de S. Razack ou par tout autre aspect important de ses travaux.

Les articles soumis ne doivent pas dépasser 35 pages (10 000 mots) et doivent se conformer au Guide Stylistique, disponible sur notre site Web à : http://bit.ly/cjwlsubmit. Prière de faire parvenir vos textes/articles à « Edition spéciale sur la race, le genre et le droit » en format Word à : cjwl-rfd@uottawa.ca.

Source: Call for Papers! Race, Gender and Law: A Tribute to the Scholarship of Sherene Razack

Overseas scholarship scheme for Minorities last date 15th Nov

Hyderabad: Dept. of Minorities Welfare, Telangana issued notification yesterday inviting applications from the candidates aspiring to study abroad. Eligible candidates may register their applications online at website http://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/. The last date of online registration is up to 5 p.m. on 15th November. For further details, the candidates may visit the above website.

–Siasat News

Source: Overseas scholarship scheme for Minorities last date 15th Nov

Palo Alto superintendent recommends 'no' on weighted grades this year

McGee explained this short-term recommendation in a letter sent to all district parents on Friday. For the few schools that won't accept an official letter, the district will "provide additional documentation and/or aggressive advocacy on behalf of the student," he wrote.

Long term, he proposed that the district convene an advisory committee to make recommendations to him, and he in turn would make a recommendation to the board before the start of the next school year.

Currently, both Palo Alto and Gunn high school only report unweighted GPAs on transcripts, and counselors from both schools inform students of their weighted average during meetings. Gunn counselors, however, report seniors' weighted GPAs in a section of the Common Application for college admissions, while Paly's do not. Both schools have historically sent letters or contacted schools directly on behalf of students who need their weighted GPA to qualify for a scholarship, staff has said.

McGee also recommended revising the district's focus goals — significant, overarching goals adopted each year that drive the board and district's work — at a January board retreat to "replace items in the work plan with this matter, which has become an important topic and is clearly a priority for the community and the board," he wrote.

The school board will vote on McGee's proposals at its meeting Tuesday evening.

McGee's stance on weighted GPAs is aligned with that of both high schools' principals, their school counselors and psychologists and the majority of teachers and staff. They have said that the potential negatives of reporting weighted GPAs — breeding an unhealthy focus on grades rather than a love of learning, discouraging students from taking non-AP or non-honors courses, and changing a historical practice to handle exceptions rather than the norm — outweigh the positives. They have also noted that colleges and universities have their own processes for reviewing GPAs and take into account the fact that reporting practices vary at many high schools.

Some Paly and Gunn students and parents, however, strongly disagree. More than 20 students and parents, primarily from Gunn, turned out to the Oct. 18 board meeting to urge the board to adopt a new practice — reporting weighted GPAs on official transcripts — to recognize students' hard work in advanced courses and to not deprive them of the choice to report weighted GPAs. While the debate over weighted grades was brought to the full board's attention by a Paly senior who wants her school to report the higher average so she can qualify for a large merit-based scholarship, it has struck a chord with others who perceive their very acceptance to college as at risk.

This week, Gunn parents started an online petition to gather support for their position. As of Friday afternoon, just over 300 people had signed it.

"We thank the board for continuing to look for ways to improve our children's education; but this measure has unintended negative consequences, that perhaps, have not been well thought through," the petition reads.

"This is not a source of stress for our children," the petition continues. "In fact, removal of wGPA will add stress to our children because they will have to stress significantly more over maintaining an A, and preserving their GPA. Most likely the students will opt for the less challenging, non-AP class just to preserve their GPA."

McGee has committed to having a uniform practice at both high schools, but only after a committee thoroughly studies the issue with deep input from students, parents, alumni and others, he wrote in his recommendation to the board.

"We understand and empathize with students', parents' and teachers' concerns about admissions and scholarship decisions as well as their concerns about students' health and well-being and therefore want to give any decision regarding long-term practices the diligent attention and depth of thought necessary," he wrote.

Related video: Reporter Elena Kadvany discusses the weighted-grade issue on this week's "Behind the Headlines" webcast, posted here.

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Source: Palo Alto superintendent recommends 'no' on weighted grades this year

Guyra preschool educator wins scholarship

Guyra preschool educator Naomi Hoffman has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to help build on her qualifications for teaching.

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall with scholarship winner Naomi Hoffman.

GUYRA preschool educator Naomi Hoffman has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to help build on her qualifications for teaching.

The mum of four already has a diploma in early childhood teaching but the news she's won the scholarship means she's able to enroll in a four-year bachelor's degree at the University of New England from next year to upgrade her qualifications.

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall delivered the good news to Mrs Hoffman this week and she's over the moon, even though she's going to continue to juggle her three-day-a-week job at the Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care centre with family commitments and study.

"I'm just really excited about this," she said.

"I wouldn't have been able to do it without the scholarship and this will be a huge help."

She gained her TAFE diploma five years ago and hopes to undertake this next skills step with full-time online external study to get her degree.

Mr Marshall has congratulated Naomi on the scholarship coup, saying diploma-qualified early educators were the first beneficiaries of his government's commitment to strengthen early childhood education for children in rural and remote communities.

"Naomi is a caring and committed early childhood teacher and besides this award being great news for her personally, it's great news for the children and parents of the Guyra preschool community too," Mr Marshall said.

"The importance of quality early childhood education can't be overstated because it gives children the best start in life."

Mr Marshall said Naomi's scholarship award was part of the NSW Government's $80 million education blueprint for action program, and are specifically for those working in regional, rural and remote areas, outside of the big cities.

"We want our local educators to have the best qualifications and this scholarship scheme is helping them achieve those ambitions but also at the same time improve the delivery of early childhood education in our communities," he said.

Mr Marshall said the next round of scholarships would open in April 2017 and he's encouraging other early childhood teachers to consider applying.

Source: Guyra preschool educator wins scholarship

Eleven Monroe County high school seniors selected as Lilly Scholarship finalists

The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe Country has announced finalists for the 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

Eleven high school seniors were selected from among nearly 100 scholarship applicants, the highest number of applicants ever received in Monroe County.

Monroe County's 2017 Lilly scholarship finalists include: Betsy Beggs, Bloomington High School South; Ellen Bergan, Edgewood High School; Nathan Browning, Lighthouse Christian Academy; John Garrett, Edgewood High School; Hannah Kasak-Gliboff, Bloomington High School South; Ivy Kehoe, Bloomington High School South; Frances Kincaid, Bloomington High School North; Alex Newquist, Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship; Naomi Showalter, Bloomington High School North; Anthony Sparks, Indiana Academy; and Connor Starks, Bloomington High School North.

The 2017 finalists will be honored during the foundation's Annual Report to the Community at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Ivy Tech Bloomington's Shreve Hall.

"The applications we received this year for the Lilly Scholarship demonstrate that Monroe County has no shortage of exceptionally talented young people. The 11 finalists excel in areas of leadership, academics, extracurricular activities and in service to our community, and we're thrilled to recognize their accomplishments," Community Foundation President and CEO Tina Peterson stated in a news release.

Two of the finalists will be selected to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana public or private college of their choosing and a $900 annual stipend for books and other required materials. This announcement will happen in early December.

Since 1998, the Lilly Endowment Scholarship Program has assisted more than 4,000 Indiana high school graduates, including 58 from Monroe County, with more than $300 million in tuition for pursuing baccalaureate degrees at Indiana colleges and universities. For more information on the Lilly Scholarship and the Community Foundation's Annual Report to the Community event, visit CFBMC.org.

Source: Eleven Monroe County high school seniors selected as Lilly Scholarship finalists

Judson College to host Preview & Scholarship Day Nov. 12

Judson College invites prospective students and their families to visit the Judson campus in Marion, Ala., for Preview & Scholarship Day on November 12. The day will begin with check-in at 9:00am CST.

Prospective students may explore the college's academic programs, meet current students and faculty, spend the night in a residence hall, and participate in campus tours led by Judson Student Ambassadors. Prospects who have applied to Judson may participate in academic scholarship testing to compete for institutional scholarships. Judson's Humanities & Fine Arts division will host music and theatre auditions. Student-athletes may try out for Judson's USCAA intercollegiate softball or volleyball teams on Friday, November 11. Find more information and a calendar of tryout days for other teams at www.judson.edu/tryout-days.

More information and a registration form for Preview and Scholarship Day may be found at http://www.judson.edu/november-preview-day. Other information about visiting Judson or scheduling a private campus tour can be obtained by contacting the Judson College Admissions Office at 800.447.9472.

Judson College is a private undergraduate institution committed to excellence in the arts, sciences, and professional studies. The college offers a residential undergraduate education for women and selected online undergraduate programs for men and women in over 20 areas of study. Affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention, the Judson campus community encourages each student to find ways that knowledge and faith can work together to guide her in a life of purpose. Founded in 1838, Judson College is located in Marion, Alabama.

For more information about Judson College, visit www.judson.edu or call the Office of Admission at (800) 447-9472.

Source: Judson College to host Preview & Scholarship Day Nov. 12

WC streamlines scholarship applications

For the Weatherford College Foundation, making the scholarship process more transparent and easier to access for students is a priority this year as it managed to raise an estimated $18,000 in funds last week at its annual golf tournament.

"There are lots of great sponsors," said Brent Baker, Weatherford College vice president of institutional advancement at the golf tournament.

While students can currently apply for scholarships online, The college is working on revamping its online scholarship system so it is user friendly and accessible to students, Baker said.

An estimated two-thirds of full-time students paid for college with the help of financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships in 2014-15, according to College Board, an american non-profit educational institution that also administers national standardized tests.

The system will also make it easier for the various committees to review applicants as well, Baker said.

"We give more than $250,000 in scholarship funds every year and this year, we're instituting a new online system for students to apply for scholarships," he said. "It should be a more user-friendly, dynamic system for students applying."

Students who are interested in higher education is always a good thing, said said Crystal Brown, Weatherford College public relations coordinator.

"It's exciting to see students who are passionate about learning and who want to go out and attain their goals," she said."It's important to be a well rounded person. You can never stop learning. You learn your entire life."

The new system currently being worked on is supposed to help students navigate the amount of scholarships available and the requirements for them, in a more easier-to-see manner, Baker said.

"The biggest difference will be the ability to sort and review," he said. "What I'm hoping it does, is it makes it easier for students to apply whether they're in high school and about to apply to college or current WC students. I'm always surprised by how few students apply. I think that there's a misconception out there that you have to have a 4.0 GPA to earn a scholarship and that's just not true."

"Anyone that's planning to attend Weatherford College in the Fall of 2017 should apply for scholarships," he continued. 

Source: WC streamlines scholarship applications

George Andah provides 45 students in Senya with full scholarship

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The 2016 New Patriotic Party Parliamentary Candidate for the Awutu Senya West Constituency in the central region Nenyi George Andah has awarded scholarship to 45 brilliant but needy students in Senya Beraku with full scholarship to attend 3-year SHS program at the campus of their choice.

The scholarship package includes tuition and boarding for each of the 45 students which was supported by the founder of ideal college Dr Essibu.Over 300 students from within Senya participated in the process, with the 45 beneficiaries attaining the required marks to secure the scholarships. Nenyi presented the sponsorship letters to the 45 beneficiaries at a brief ceremony held in Senya.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude and promised to learn hard and make good use of the scholarship granted them.

Source: George Andah provides 45 students in Senya with full scholarship

Mediacom offers $55,000 in scholarships to high school seniors

RIDGECREST, Calif. – Mediacom Communications is offering $55,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 16th consecutive year, and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 55 high school seniors.

Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2017. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership.

Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online at www.mediacomworldclass.com. All high schools in Mediacom-served communities were sent informational cards asking school officials to make seniors aware of the scholarship and encourage submission of applications on or before the Feb. 17, 2017, deadline.

 "As a company, Mediacom makes it a priority to give back to communities in which we do business, and one of the best ways is to invest in promising students who are our future leaders," said Mediacom Area Operations Director Marla Bowen.

Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom provides broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services. Recipients will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application. Inquiries may be sent to: scholarship@mediacomcc.com.

 About Mediacom Communications

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the fifth largest cable operator in the U.S. serving about 1.3 million customers in smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Mediacom offers a wide array of information, communications and entertainment services to households and businesses, including video, high-speed data, phone and home security and automation. Through Mediacom Business, the company provides innovative broadband solutions to commercial and public sector customers of all sizes, and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at www.mediacomcc.com.

Source: Mediacom offers $55,000 in scholarships to high school seniors

Royal Neighbors awards New Horizons scholarships

ROCK ISLAND -- Ten students have received New Horizons scholarships through Royal Neighbors of America.

The non-renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 each year are presented to help students pursue a degree at an accredited college or university.

The 2016 scholarship winners locally included Jasmine Babers of Rock Island, Cassandra McGee of Bettendorf, Allison Weis of Davenport and Shelby Burroughs of Milan. Other winners were Samantha Salvador of Hoffman Estates, Cord Carlin and Allie Reynolds of Kansas, Jonathan Ball of Oklahoma, Melissa Hoffman of Colorado and Catherine Scott of California.

New Horizon scholarship winners must be at least 18 years old and high school graduates. The recipients can use their scholarship money to help pay for college in their sophomore, junior or senior year of a bachelor's program or continuing education for advanced degrees.

The Royal Neighbors of America Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5 million to its members. For more details, visit royalneighbors.org/Membership-benefits/Scholarship.

Source: Royal Neighbors awards New Horizons scholarships

Four Tips to Find Easy Scholarships to Apply For

Some scholarships will be easier to apply for than others. Keep in mind that if they are really easy to apply for, e.g. if they just require a couple of sentences by way of application (instead of requesting an essay, personal statement, proof of grades, a CV, examples of extra-curricular activities of sports or volunteering) then there will probably be more competition for that scholarship. Everyone wants an easy option and the scholarship may not amount to a high financial reward. That said, you must to be in it to win it and even small scholarships here and there can help.

There are many ways to pay for college. This article focuses on making the scholarship search as easy as possible for you, whilst trying to keep it realistic and relevant to your needs.

1. Be prepared.

Be prepared to thoroughly research relevant scholarships yourself and send in the applications. Do not pay someone to do this research for you. Both searching for and completing the applications is time consuming, and it may feel like you are having to repeat a lot of information in slightly different ways, but it's worth it when successful. If you are put off by applying, other people will be, too. If you actually get your applications in, then you are already one step ahead of most of them. The more you apply for the better. If you have done your research before you start, you'll have already decided which scholarships are worth your while applying for. You will have checked that you meet all their requirements and therefore stand a better chance of success.

2. Know the amount you want.

To some extent, it depends on how much scholarship money would be beneficial to you. Some weird scholarships are for a lower amount of money, and may not require you to submit such a lengthy essay response, but may offer a $500, $1,000 or $2,000 dollar scholarship to the successful candidate. These may be easy to apply for and easy to find online with a quick Internet search. You can specifically search for "no-essay scholarships."

3. Think outside of the box.

Do you belong to a club or church, or  do you work for a business that funds private scholarships? Are there big businesses near where you live that may offer a scholarship (and perhaps future employment once you have graduated)? It may depend on what sort of study you are interested in, i.e. if it is something like chemistry or engineering then look at large organizations/industries connected to them near where you are located. If they do have scholarships, enquire whether you're eligible to apply.

There are big companies that offer scholarships. For example: Dr Pepper offers $100,000 to students ages 18-24 years and gives four awards. The entry for this is a 350-word response. Then students need to get friends to vote for them, submit a video, and attend a college football conference championship game. There's a $20,000 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship that gives 20 awards per year; this requires applicants to demonstrate the good skills of being motivated and showing good morals, plus good sportsmanship with a desire to lead. There are certain scholarships affiliated with certain religions such as the Christian College Scholarship worth $2,500.

There will be universities that are local to you, universities that teach specific courses that are highly relevant to your chosen area of study, and universities that have outstanding reputations that you'd like to attend. In all of these cases, go directly to the university's main website and type "scholarships" into the search-box. If they're good, reputable universities, with a quick search you'll find all the scholarship opportunities that they have to offer. Some university websites will break this down specifically into subject/department areas for scholarships. If the government of the country you live in funds any research (for example in the UK they have research councils), they're likely to pay this funding directly to universities, and then they distribute that money as scholarships.

4. Pick the right scholarships.

Just like when choosing college, ensure that the scholarship you are applying for is for something that you are really passionate about and enjoy. If you enjoy what you are applying to do, the application for it will seem easy and not hard work at all. For example, if creative writing is your passion and you want to study that at university, having to complete a creative writing task for your scholarship application should actually be a pleasure. We often excel at what we enjoy, so your application may stand out from the rest. You may find the scholarship application task easy, whereas another person may struggle with it.

Many "Easy Scholarships" mean that you don't have to do a lengthy application form, essay, or show grades, but many students will apply for these. Generally the amount you could get isn't as great as some other more traditional scholarships unless it's a promotional one, such as the Dr. Pepper one mentioned in point four above. You can look for many easy scholarships online from scholarship websites. Remember, the more you find and apply for the better.

College life is not easy, but having scholarships will definitely help you financially and that will make your life much easier.

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NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala slated for Saturday

Fri, Oct 14th 2016 05:35 pm

NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala co-chairs David R. and Kari Bonnevie.

Niagara County Community College will host its 26th annual Foundation Scholarship Gala on Oct. 15 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. The evening will open with a recognition ceremony for distinguished student scholarship honorees.

It will also feature gourmet contemporary American food stations prepared by NCCC culinary and baking and pastry arts students.

A large silent auction and several raffles will also be held throughout the evening.

David R. Bonnevie (NCCC class of '74) and his wife Kari have been named the co-chairs of the event.

Bonnevie is the founder and senior partner of Dental Care Associates and a NCCC Foundation board member.

The NCCC Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to deserving students since its inception in 1987. Proceeds from the gala will go toward NCCC foundation scholarships. Tickets are $125 per person and are available for purchase by contacting the NCCC Foundation office at 716-614-5910 or online at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/foundation.

Source: NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala slated for Saturday

SWCC golf classic aids scholarships, honors McCall

TAZEWELL, Va. — The Southwest Virginia Community College 25th Anniversary Scholarship Golf Classic was played on Sept. 22 at Tazewell County Country Club. The tournament was played in celebration of the life of Sam G. McCall Jr. Proceeds from the tournament provide scholarships for deserving students at SWCC.

Championship flight winners were Taylor Lindsey and Budge Hunter.

Tournament and hole sponsors were Taylor Lindsey of Lindsey and Associates; Jeff Jesse of First Sentinel Bank; Bob Taylor of Richlands Pharmacy and Associates; James Bowen of First Bank and Trust; Sam Minkowitz of Clinch Valley Medical Center; Ginger Robertson; Charles R. and Mary King; Kwik Kafe; Street Law Firm; TruPoint Bank; CGI; Huffman Insurance Agency; Hurst-Scott Funeral Homes; J. A. Street and Associates; TrustPoint Insurance; and an anonymous sponsor.

McCall's wife Priscilla was present at the tournament. The event received support from McCall family members and Greensboro area friends.

Source: SWCC golf classic aids scholarships, honors McCall

Liberty Power Honors Bright Horizons Scholarship Winners

October 17, 2016

Liberty Power, the nation's largest owner-operated retail electricity supplier, is proud to announce the winners of its Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship program. The presentations of checks totaling $20,000 were awarded to three college students at the USHCC National Convention held October 9-11 in Miami, FL.

The Bright Horizons program was established in 2013 when Liberty Power co-founders, David Hernandez and Alberto Daire, committed $100,000 over five years to the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation.   The Bright Horizons Scholarship endeavors to promote and encourage educational efforts in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through awards to college students majoring in these fields who also have an interest in pursuing a career in energy and the environment.

"It's a continued pleasure to collaborate with Liberty Power on the Bright Horizons Scholarship. The USHCC Foundation is honored to be involved in promoting the advancement of STEM education, particularly among ethnic groups that are under-represented in these important fields," said USHCC Foundation Chairman, Nina Vaca.

The grand prize, a $10,000 scholarship, was awarded to Twymun K. Safford, who is earning undergraduate degrees in Physics and Mathematics from the University of West Florida.

"I am honored to be recognized as a Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship winner," Mr. Safford stated. "My goals include pursuing a Ph.D. in nuclear and high-energy physics in order to contribute to research endeavors that will yield safer, more efficient energy alternatives."

The $6,000 scholarship was awarded to Agni Guerrero, an undergraduate student at New Mexico State University who is majoring in electrical engineering.

"The Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship will provide me with the financial support needed to pursue a master's degree," Ms. Guerrero said.  "I will be able to spread the message to other minority students that no matter what your current situation might be, with dedication and the right tools it is possible to achieve your educational and career goals."

Samantha Michael was awarded the $4,000 scholarship. She is earning her undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University.

"I hope to play an integral role in the development of the newer, more robust technology that is going to be needed to further promote zero-emission power sources," Ms. Michael stated. "Such a prestigious award as the Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship will provide the increased credibility I need to have my ideas taken seriously." 

Winners were chosen by a panel of judges comprised of policymakers and business leaders within the energy industry, previous Bright Horizons Scholarship winners, the USHCC Foundation, and a collective vote from Liberty Power team members. The three winners were honored by Nina Vaca, USHCC Foundation Chairman, Alberto Daire, co-founder and President of Liberty Power, as well as Tim LoCascio, Liberty Power's Director of Marketing and Bright Horizons Program Director, during the annual convention's closing gala on October 11.

"We are extremely proud to be able to support such an exceptional group of talented students," Daire stated. "It's personally very rewarding to be able to support the educational pursuits of the future generation and provide them with a memorable experience."

The fifth annual Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship application period is scheduled to open in Spring, 2017.

About Liberty Power

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Liberty Power is the largest owner-operated retail electricity provider in the United States based on 2015 DNV GL rankings of electricity retailers. The company is also the first minority-owned provider with a national footprint, and the largest Hispanic-owned energy company in the United States according to Hispanic Business magazine. Liberty Power provides large and small businesses, government agencies and residential customers with competitively-priced electricity and exceptional customer service.

For more information please visit www.libertypowercorp.com

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The USHCC Foundation is committed to giving Hispanic entrepreneurs life-long learning by developing and implementing initiatives and educational campaigns to awaken and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. The Foundation leverages corporate and public support to ensure that existing and aspiring Latino entrepreneurs gain access and achieve success in the world of business. Please visit www.ushccfoundation.org for more information.

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 4.1 million Hispanic-owned businesses across the United States that together contribute in excess of $661 billion to the American economy each year. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers and business associations in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information visit www.ushcc.com

Liberty Power is a registered trademark of Liberty Power Corp. LLC, whose subsidiaries are certified and licensed to provide retail electric service by the PUC / PSC of CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX and VA.

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NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala slated for Saturday

Fri, Oct 14th 2016 05:35 pm

NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala co-chairs David R. and Kari Bonnevie.

Niagara County Community College will host its 26th annual Foundation Scholarship Gala on Oct. 15 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. The evening will open with a recognition ceremony for distinguished student scholarship honorees.

It will also feature gourmet contemporary American food stations prepared by NCCC culinary and baking and pastry arts students.

A large silent auction and several raffles will also be held throughout the evening.

David R. Bonnevie (NCCC class of '74) and his wife Kari have been named the co-chairs of the event.

Bonnevie is the founder and senior partner of Dental Care Associates and a NCCC Foundation board member.

The NCCC Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to deserving students since its inception in 1987. Proceeds from the gala will go toward NCCC foundation scholarships. Tickets are $125 per person and are available for purchase by contacting the NCCC Foundation office at 716-614-5910 or online at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/foundation.

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Alumni Association and affinity group scholarships available

Recipients of the 2016-2017 Alumni Association Scholarship, Andrew Bilgri and Lexa Vogelsberg

The Illinois State Alumni Association and the groups that work in conjunction with the Alumni Association provide scholarship opportunities for current and future Redbirds of Illinois State University.

Alumni Association and Marian H. Dean Legacy Scholarships

The Student Alumni Council/Marian H. Dean Legacy Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of sons, daughters, siblings, or grandchildren of Illinois State University graduates as a way to ease strain of college expenses and recognize legacy families continuing the Illinois State tradition. The nonrenewable scholarship was made possible by a donation from the family of alumna Marian H. Dean '27, '29 and contributions from Student Alumni Council and the Illinois State Alumni Association.

The Alumni Association Scholarship was made possible thanks to an initiative launched by the Alumni Association in 2009. The scholarship addresses the accessibility of undergraduate education to students who exhibit outstanding academic achievement and leadership, and who demonstrate a financial need. Additional consideration is given to students whose immediate family members have attended or graduate from Illinois State University.

Those interested in applying for either of these scholarships must complete an online application and essay questions as well as have two letters of recommendation submitted by December 2, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.

Black Colleagues Association Scholarships

There are also several scholarships awarded by the Illinois State University Black Colleagues Association (ISUBCA), a chartered affinity network of the Alumni Association.

Judge Russell DeBow Scholarship is a $1,000 award named after DeBow '35, one of the charter members of ISUBCA and an instrumental figure in writing the original constitution and bylaws for the network. Students are also considered for book scholarships through the President's Office and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Vincent Lionel Davis Scholarship is a $1,000 award established by the Davis family in memory of alumnus Vincent Lionel Davis '81, who died in the line of duty as an employee of the Dallas fire department.

Commemorative Public Service Scholarship is a $1,000 award established by alumnae who were initiated into the Theta Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. at Illinois State University, in memory of alumna Carol Lynn Johnson. Johnson '79 passed away in 2004 after a brave and lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Lewis and Mills Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by Alfred Lewis '90 and Stephen Mills '90 whose wives both succumbed cancer. This scholarship will support sophomore, junior, or senior students with a major within the College of Business or College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to African-Americans and to students diagnosed with cancer or those who have parents that succumbed to cancer or who are cancer survivors.

Those interested in applying for any of the ISUBCA scholarships must complete an online application and essay questions as well as have two letters of recommendation submitted by December 16, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.

Latin@ Alumni Network (LAN) Scholarship

The mission of LAN is to establish, maintain and promote a network for the empowerment and advancement of Latin@ alumni, students, faculty and staff at Illinois State University. As a part of LAN's mission, the organization desires to assist students in securing financial aid through annual scholarships.

Those interested in applying for the Latin@ Alumni Network scholarship must complete an online application and essay questions as well as have two letters of recommendation submitted by December 16, 2016, at 4:30 p.m.

Additional questions can be sent to Illinois State University Alumni Relations.

Source: Alumni Association and affinity group scholarships available

New scholarship offers college beginning

Pictured are MCC President Dr. Kerry Hart, Corky and Connie Tomky, MCC Director of Development Kari Linker, and MCC Foundation Coordinator Kelly Rasmussen. (Courtesy photo from Morgan Community College)

The Morgan Community College (MCC) Foundation announces a new endowment scholarship for students. The Corky & Connie Tomky Endowment Scholarship has been created for graduates of Weldon Valley High School.

"We're appreciative of the additional opportunities this will provide students to further their education here at MCC," said Director of Development Kari Linker.

"We've farmed out here all these years, and our kids went to school at Weldon Valley. We're now at a place we can give back and help our community," shared Corky. "There's a lot of need out here. I'm happy that we can help the students who want to go to college."

"Over the years, I have been a student at MCC; I've watched it grow," adds Connie. "We're proud to be able to do this."

Additional scholarship information can be found online at www.MorganCC.edu/money, or by contacting Carol Steward in Student Services at (970) 542-3100. To learn more about supporting the College, contact the MCC Foundation at (970) 542-3113, or Kari.Linker@MorganCC.edu.

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Chevron spends N6bn on scholarship in 10 years

A  whopping N6 billion has been spent on scholarship awards in 10 years, oil and giant, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL) has disclosed.

No fewer than 15,000 students, the company added, have benefited from its educational support programmes across the country.

General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) CNL, Mr Deji Haastrup, disclosed these in Asaba, Delta State during the 11th edition of National Arts Competition/Arts Exhibition and Prize Giving Ceremony organised by NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education.

According to Mr Haastrup, the beneficiaries included those in Agbami Medical and Engineering Scholarship Scheme which is funded by Star Deep Water Petroleum Ltd, a company owned by CNL and other co-ventures in the Agbami Field.

He added that the company had donated 27 laboratories as well as 13 Hybrid Libraries to various schools across Nigeria.

Haastrup revealed that Delta State was the first state to receive a fully-equipped modern science laboratory from Chevron.

Chevron's support towards educational development, according to him, has brought about 64 per cent increase in West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) enrolment.

Mr Haastrup said this has led to an improved average performance of students supported by the company from 18 per cent in 2013 to 44 per cent in 2014.

He pointed out that every year, the number of entry into the Art competition keeps increasing due to the general acceptance by Nigerians, noting that the 2016 edition of the competition tagged: "Waste to Wealth" was part of Chevron's strategies towards boosting the country's economy.

On his part, chief host of the event, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by his deputy, Mr Kingsley Otuaro remarked that Chevron's educational policy was in conformity with Delta State government's SMART agenda.

He commended the company for championing education and other development programmes for the welfare of their host communities.

The Group General Manager, National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Mr Dafe Sejebor, assured Chevron of his company's continuous support in making sure the National Arts Competition for Nigeria Secondary School Students continues to succeed.

The NAPIMS boss, who was represented by Corporation's Deputy Manager, Community Relation's 'B', Mrs Clementina  Arubi, lauded CNL for sustaining the programme.

She underscored the vital role played by the Delta State Ministry of Higher and Basic Education, the Federal Ministry of Education as well as management and teachers of various schools for their supports.

Meanwhile, no fewer than 20 winners from different schools across the country emerged and were presented with awards.

The overall winner for Senior Secondary School category was Azike Chioma Anita, while Atakere Oritsemeyiwa Edith emerged winner in the category of the Junior Secondary School.

Source: Chevron spends N6bn on scholarship in 10 years

Duluth Denfeld Holds Annual Scholarship Night

DULUTH, Minn. -

Over at Duluth Denfeld students and parents were invited to learn more about how to pay for college on Tuesday.

Duluth Denfeld held the first presentation of the year. Through out this fall scholarship presentations will be given at various schools to inform students about local scholarships. Many of these scholarships have deadlines in January, so having knowledge this early in the year can be crucial.

"It's very important that families get that scholarship information now so that when those scholarships are rewarded that helps them make the decision about what financial aid package they're going to accept," said councilor, Jenny Wellnitz.

The next presentation will be held at Proctor on Thursday, followed by Cloquet on Monday.

Source: Duluth Denfeld Holds Annual Scholarship Night

Kansas City Power and Light Company

October 11, 2016

KCP&L is excited to announce the return of the annual KCP&L Community MVP Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is for teens, ages 13 to 18, who give back to their communities. Ten finalists will be selected, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship with the grand prize winner taking home a $5,000 scholarship. As part of KCP&L's partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, all of the finalists will be invited to a one-of-a-kind Kansas City Chiefs game day experience during the 2016 season.

Contest rules:

Eligible participants must be between the ages of 13 to 18 and a dependent of a KCP&L customer. 

In order to enter, an individual can self-nominate or be nominated by someone in their community. 

Nominations should describe how the student has contributed to the community, within the last 12 months, in a meaningful way by performing a volunteer service that helped others. 

All nominations must be submitted by November 10 and ten finalists will be selected by a KCP&L review panel. 

Nominees will be encouraged to share their nomination with family and friends to gather enough votes to be named the KCP&L Community MVP. 

The grand prize winner will be announced on December 2. 

"We are committed to the communities we serve beyond just the electricity we provide our customers on a daily basis. This scholarship program allows us to shine a light on students who are truly making a difference by going above and beyond in their communities," said Katie McDonald, KCP&L Senior Director of Customer Experience and Marketing Communication. "As a part of this scholarship we will be able to honor these students on the field at Arrowhead as a part of special Chiefs game day experience recognizing all of their hard work."

"One of the core tenets of our mission statement is unite our community' - we believe our work both on and off the field should naturally bring people together and create a greater sense of community," Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. "When our partners are focused on recognizing the hard work that local youth are doing to make our city and region a better place, we are thrilled to help. We are proud supporters of KCP&L's Community M VP Scholarship Program."

This program is just one way KCP&L is working to make a difference. In 2016, 700 KCP&L employees volunteered over 20,000 hours and contributed over one million dollars benefiting over 500 organizations in our community.

For more information regarding the KCP&L Community MVP Scholarship Program visit www.kcpl.com/MVP.

About KCP&LHeadquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP) is the holding company of Kansas City Power & Light Company and Aquila, Inc. (doing business as KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company), two of the leading regulated providers of electricity in the Midwest. Kansas City Power & Light and Aquila use KCP&L as a brand name. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: http://www.greatplainsenergy.com.

For more information: Organization:Kansas City Power and Light Company (KCP&L)Address:1200 Main StKansas City, AlabamaUnited States, 64141-8679www.kcpl.comTel: 816-556-2200
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Scholarship providers invited to Prescott

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County, in collaboration with the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, is inviting community groups to participate in the 2nd annual Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights.

Sponsored by Yavapai College, each of two events provides an opportunity for students, their families and local educators to learn more about scholarships available to local students for college studies. Scholarship providers that participated last year met with 200 students interested in learning about local scholarship opportunities.

Recent declines in scholarship applications across the nation can be attributed to a lack of awareness from students and parents. This year, to help increase awareness and provide an opportunity for the community to form a collective response, ACF of Yavapai County is partnering with ACF of Sedona. Two evening events, one in Prescott and one in Clarkdale, will connect the county's students directly with scholarship grantors.

The Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights, coordinated to accommodate students' and parents' busy schedules, will provide an opportunity for students to learn more about scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship or organization will have its own booth from which to distribute information and speak with interested and qualified students. An informational document including a brief description of all represented opportunities will be distributed during the events to give students and parents a reference guide cataloguing the available scholarships.

A variety of scholarship funds established with the Arizona Community Foundation offer support for students in Yavapai County. With one application, students are matched with more than 150 scholarships for which they qualify through the Arizona Community Foundation's online scholarship system. Students will be made aware of application requirements for local scholarships at the events.

If you provide a scholarship supporting Yavapai County students, please join us!

CASH FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP NIGHTS

PRESCOTT: Monday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Yavapai College gym, 110 E. Sheldon St., Building 2. RSVP for Prescott: acfycashcollegeprescott16.eventbrite.com

CLARKDALE: Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Yavapai College Community Room, 601 Black Hills Drive. RSVP for Clarkdale: acfcashcollegeclarkdale16.eventbrite.com

Local community groups as well as staff from ACF of Yavapai County and ACF of Sedona will be available to

answer questions and share information. The events are free and open to the public. For more information regarding the Prescott event, contact Lisa Sahady at 928-583-7815 or lsahady@azfoundation.org. For more information about the Clarkdale event, contact Tracey McConnell at 928-399-7218 or tmcconnell@azfoundation.org.

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Zoetis calls on outstanding veterinary students to apply for 2017 scholarships

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New military scholarship offered at Western

College is expensive. According to America's Debt Help Organization, the average college graduate in 2014 accrued a total of $33,000 in student loan debt. Luckily, Western Michigan University offers a number of scholarships which can provide much-needed financial relief to students. This year, that number will grow by one.

The Veterans and Dependents Scholarship is this year's new university-wide military scholarship that is offered to veterans, active military members, and military dependents. It arose due to a lack of financial assistance for individuals whose lives have been impacted by the military in some way, Military Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator Billy Clayton said.

There is a widely-held preconceived belief that military is synonymous with free schooling. This couldn't be further from the truth, Clayton said.

"People just assume that being a part of the military gets your school paid for," Clayton said. "Most individuals on national guard or reserves get very little educational benefit."

The Veterans and Dependents Scholarship aims to solve this problem by being a more inclusive form of financial assistance, unlike other scholarships in the same vein.

"Some scholarships are only for ROTC members. This scholarship reaches out regardless of degree or year in school. It is a needs and merit based scholarship, with more focus on the needs," Clayton said.

Any student that is currently serving, has served, or is a military dependent may apply for this scholarship. There is a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 to apply. Applications can be found online and will be accepted by the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs until April 1. Decisions for awards will be made in the following fall, Clayton said.

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is the heart of a network of support lines created for the benefit of military students, Clayton said. Scholarships compose merely the tip of an iceberg-sized wealth of assistance offered by this organization.

"We're the first stop any military member should make," Clayton said. "We provide assistance with housing, employment, childcare, and not only that but with dependents as well. We limit the barriers for students transitioning into school and help make this transition as fast as possible."

This organization also created the bold, iconic tagline which encapsulates the essence of its new, comprehensive scholarship in a single question; Are you a Western Warrior? Any student that can respond with a 'yes' to this question would benefit greatly from applying to the Veterans and Dependents Scholarship today, Clayton said.

 

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Students encouraged to apply for Daniels Scholarship

Motivated college-bound high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming are encouraged to visit DanielsFund.org to apply online for the Daniels Scholarship Program. The application deadline is Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

"In establishing the Daniels Scholarship Program, cable television pioneer Bill Daniels wanted to seek outstanding young people who possess tremendous strength of character, the passion to succeed, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to giving back to the community," explained Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund.

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity to obtain a college education at any accredited nonprofit college or university in the United States, complete with financial and personal support throughout the journey. Selected scholars are offered resources, encouragement, and inspiration far beyond the financial assistance needed to earn a college degree. The goal is not only to help Daniels Scholars succeed in college, but to ensure that they thrive beyond their years in college.

This four-year, annually-renewable college scholarship is a "last dollar" scholarship which covers the unmet need of the student after all other financial aid resources and their Expected Family Contribution have been applied.

For students choosing to attend one of 24 partner schools in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming, their Expected Family Contribution will be covered in addition. A complete list of partner schools can be found at DanielsFund.org/Scholarships/PartnerSchools.asp.

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, students must demonstrate financial need and:

• Be a current high school senior graduating during the 2016-2017 academic year from a high school in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.

• Be a current resident of one of these four states and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

• Earn ACT scores of at least 17 in each category (Math, English, Reading, Science); or an SAT math score of at least 400 and critical reading score of at least 440. Writing scores are not required. All test scores must come from a single test. Super-scoring is not accepted.

The Daniels Scholarship Program has provided more than $138 million in scholarships to nearly 3,500 students since the program was launched in 2000.

The Daniels Fund 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.

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Fastweb Showcases 2016 Scholarship Opportunities for Hispanic Students

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CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2016 -- In commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fastweb (www.fastweb.com), the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, is showcasing scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students.

Officially established in 1988, National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture. The annual observance takes place September 15 through October 15 and celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans with ancestors that came from Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Additionally, the initiative honors five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in September.

Fastweb's latest resource, Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students, features a collection of outstanding scholarship programs for students of Hispanic heritage. Opportunities are available for existing college and graduate students, as well as for students who are college-bound. Applications are now open for these key opportunities:

National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship – Awards $2,000 – $5,000, graduate opportunity

FUNED Scholarship for Mexican Nationals – Awards $5,000 to $35,000, graduate opportunity

HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship – Awards $2,500 to $5,000, undergraduate opportunity

Hispanic Scholarship Council Scholarship – Awards $5,000, undergraduate opportunity

Ventures Scholars Program – Awards $10,000, high school and undergraduate opportunity

Details for these scholarship opportunities and more are highlighted in the new resource on Fastweb.com and in Fastweb's Scholarship Guide for Hispanic Students. Additionally, students can match to even more scholarship opportunities they may be qualified for by including heritage in their Fastweb profile.

Fastweb provides helpful and insightful online resources to help students find ways to fund their education. Resources are available online and always at no charge. More programs for all students can be found on Fastweb.com.

About Fastweb 

Fastweb, a top site in the Monster Worldwide (NYSE: MWW) network, is the nation's recognized leader in helping students pay for school, by providing scholarship and financial aid information, as well as information on jobs and internships. One out of three college-bound seniors use the site and more than 50 million users have benefitted from Fastweb's information and services. Fastweb lets students create personalized profiles that can be matched against its expansive databases of colleges and scholarships. As the oldest and most popular free online scholarship matching service, the database has more than 1.5 million scholarships totaling over $3.4 billion. To learn more about Fastweb, visit www.fastweb.com and follow Fastweb on social media for the latest on paying for school all year long: ); ; Pinterest; .

About Monster Worldwide 

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW) is a global leader in connecting people to jobs, wherever they are. For more than 20 years, Monster has helped people improve their lives with better jobs, and employers find the best talent. Today, the company offers services in more than 40 countries, providing some of the broadest, most sophisticated job seeking, career management, recruitment and talent management capabilities. Monster continues its pioneering work of transforming the recruiting industry with advanced technology using intelligent digital, social and mobile solutions, including our flagship website monster.com® and a vast array of products and services. For more information visit monster.com/about.

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Fundraising: Financing Techniques for Social Projects Course Scholarship

The OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Employment and the Centro Internacional de Estudios Interdisciplinarios (CIESI), in Peru, are offering scholarships under the PDSP–PAEC Program (partial scholarships) for the course: "Fundraising: Financing Techniques for Social Projects."

Details:

Dates: 21 November 2016 to 24 February 2017Modality: OnlineDuration: 3 monthsLanguage: EnglishBenefits: 50% partial scholarship (Recipients will be responsible for the payment of the remaining 50% of the tuition fee: US$500)Certification: Certificate of completion by the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIESI)

Course Requirements:

Must have an academic degree, especially in social sciences

Be a citizen or permanent resident of an OAS Member State, with the exception of those residing in Perú as it is the host country and candidates who are not living in their home country, must send a copy of their visa

If you were awarded an OAS Professional Development Scholarship in the past 12 months, or if you currently hold an OAS Scholarship for Academic Studies, you are NOT eligible to apply for another Professional Development Scholarship.

The application form must be completed online and can be accessed at: www.oas.org, where prospective applicants will find the announcements of the Professional Development Scholarship Program (PDSP) courses. The applicant can then click on the one he/she is interested in, go through the end of the page and then find the "Continue" button, which will direct the applicant to the online form that he/she must fill out.

The deadline for receiving the applications in Washington, DC will be 4 November 2016.

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Michigan State Establishes Scholarship in Honor of Mylan Hicks

In honor of late Michigan State Spartans football player Mylan Hicks, MSU has established the Mylan Hicks Memorial Football Scholarship Endowment.

Hicks, a 2014 graduate, was tragically killed early Sunday in a nightclub shooting in Calgary, where he had been playing for the CFL's Calgary Stampeders. The team will wear black shoes and socks in his honor Saturday against Indiana.

The endowment is being established at the request of family and friends, per the athletic department's official website:

"Mylan was the kind of guy who always had a gleam in his eye and he always brought something good out in you as a person," said MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio. "One of the best things you can say about someone is that they're a great teammate and if you listen this week to those who played with Mylan you kept hearing that over and over. He approached everything he did going 100 miles per hour and this scholarship will ensure his legacy endures forever with Spartan football."

"The entire Spartan family is deeply saddened by the loss of Mylan Hicks. The establishment of this endowed scholarship by his friends is an on-going reminder of a special person, great teammate and true Spartan," said MSU director of athletics Mark Hollis.

Hicks, 23 and a Detroit native, recorded 19 tackles and four pass breakups during his senior year in 2014.

Gifts to the fund can be made by:

Mail: Send contributions to Michigan State University, Spartan Fund, 535 Chestnut Rd, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI 48824-4005 or

Online at: SpartanFund.net by clicking on the "Give Now" link and choosing Mylan Hicks Memorial Football Scholarship Endowment Fund from the drop-down menu.

Source: Michigan State Establishes Scholarship in Honor of Mylan Hicks