Cascades Scholarship Breakfast set for February

The Cascades Scholarship Breakfast is scheduled for Feb. 22 inside the Great Hall of the Student Union Building at UFV.

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The University of the Fraser Valley athletic department is inviting the public to participate in the success of its student-athletes by attending the Cascades Scholarship Breakfast on Feb. 22.

The fundraising event will be held in the Great Hall of the Student Union Building on the UFV Abbotsford campus, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Brent Hayden, an Olympic medal-winning swimmer from Mission, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased online at ufv.ca/cascades-breakfast. Net proceeds from the event will go towards scholarships for UFV student-athletes, and funds can be directed to a specific Cascades team via the online ticket portal.

Financial support allows student-athletes to focus on achieving excellence in their athletic and academic pursuits, and the ability to offer competitive scholarships allows UFV to keep more elite local athletes at home.

"We really believe in student financial aid as a key to recruiting the best athletes from the Fraser Valley," said Steve Tuckwood, UFV director of athletics and campus recreation. "The Cascades reflect UFV's local mandate – 92 per cent of our student-athletes are from B.C., and 87 per cent of those are from the Fraser Valley. We want to expand our ability to provide first-class educational and athletic opportunities.

"Brent has a great story to tell – one of perseverance and ultimately reaching the Olympic podium. He's a proud Fraser Valley product, and a former U Sports varsity athlete. We're pleased to have him be part of our event."

For more information, contact Steve.Tuckwood@ufv.ca.

Source: Cascades Scholarship Breakfast set for February

A UAFS College Student Helps Other Students Get Acclimated

  Please enable Javascript to watch this video FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- College can be a challenging time for students between succeeding academically and managing financial pressures, but one scholarship recipient is helping others navigate through the difficult times in a unique way. University of Arkansas Fort Smith Student AnnMarie McCollum, 21,  is an ambassador for the university, and that  job requires her to give tours. McCollum, who is a junior,  said she does not want to just show off buildings, instead she wants to show prospective students the opportunities available to them. This includes scholarships such as the Arkansas Scholarship lottery.  McColllum said that scholarship has changed her life, especially coming from the small town of Mulberry, Arkansas. "I would not be there at all," said McCollum, "they've enabled me to come to school debt free." McCollum has incurred no debt for her education, just a lot of opportunities ... from Greek life to student government organizations.

"It's something I'll always be grateful for," said McCollum.

Now, while giving tours she makes it her top priority to give back through her experience and advice and ultimately change other lives.

Click here to get information about the Arkansas scholarship lottery.

Source: A UAFS College Student Helps Other Students Get Acclimated

Freetech Attends the Scholarship Awards and Books Donation Ceremony of Nanjing Vocational Institute of Transport Technology

December 29, 2016 08:00 PM Eastern Time 

HONG KONG--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Freetech Road Recycling Technology (Holdings) Limited ("Freetech," or the "Group;" stock code: HK.6888), a leading asphalt pavement maintenance (the "APM") integrated solution provider, announces that Mr. Sze Wai Pan, Chairman and CEO of the Group, recently visited Nanjing Vocational Institute of Transport Technology to present a keynote speech, and interacted with students on the topic of "Current Situation and Development Trend of Road Maintenance Market."

"Research and Application of Hot-in-Place Recycling Technology for Asphalt Pavement"

On the event day, Mr. Sze Wai Pan donated a batch of copies of the book named "Research and Application of Hot-in-Place Recycling Technology for Asphalt Pavement," that is positioned as the first in-depth study on Hot-in-Place recycling technology published by the Group recently. Also, Mr. Sze delivered an experience sharing lecture on independent innovation. Before the lecture, Mr. Sze granted the third "Freetech Road Doctor class" scholarship awards to 11 outstanding students, and talked with Mr. Zhang Yi, the Dean of Nanjing Vocational Institute of Transport Technology and Deputy Party Secretary.

Dean Zhang highly recognized the technical monograph published by Freetech and expressed again his admiration for the contribution made by Freetech to the transportation industry which plays a positive role in elevating the professional level and accelerating the healthy development of China's road maintenance industry. The Institute will continue to carry out in-depth exchanges and cooperation with Freetech in various fields.

About Freetech Road Recycling Technology (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: HK.6888)

Freetech Road Recycling Technology is a leading integrated solution provider using the Hot-in-Place recycling technology in the asphalt pavement maintenance industry renowned for its Road Doctor brand. As of 30 June 2016, the Group owned 113 registered patents and had 15 pending patent applications in Hot-in-Place Recycling Technology and related equipment. The Group has also established 12 joint ventures and associates and appointed 12 franchisees across China including Hunan, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Fujian, Xinjiang and Guangdong in order to expand its customer base across the country.

Source: Freetech Attends the Scholarship Awards and Books Donation Ceremony of Nanjing Vocational Institute of Transport Technology

“Be the Change” scholarship making a change for future students

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A new local scholarship is looking to help the children of parents who've spent time behind bars.

The "Be the Change" scholarship was started by the Deamud family in West Michigan, who say they want to provide a way for less-privileged students to go to college.

"It's a way for us to create awareness in the community for a need for resources," says Jennifer Deamud, co-founder of "Be the Change". "And then it's a way to financially support the students who have been affected by a parent who has been incarcerated."

So far, they've raised $10,000 of their $30,000 goal. They're giving themselves until the end of this coming summer to collect the rest.

"It felt like it was really meaningful to us to be able to do this," says David Deamud, another co-founder of "Be the Change". "And it felt real, it wasn't just writing check or something."

Jennifer says Michigan ranks third in the country for children who have had an incarcerated parent, affecting at least 10% of kids in the state. Often, she says, those children have less resources than others and could use a boost to help them get their education.

"Be the Change" is an endowed scholarship, so the principal that grows will continually pay for future scholarships. The scholarship will be used at Grand Valley State University and should be ready for its first recipient next fall.

Any donation is welcome, whether it's pocket change or hundreds of dollars. Donations can be made at their page on the GVSU website.

Source: "Be the Change" scholarship making a change for future students

Scholarships available to allied users of angus genetics

Young people who use Angus genetics in their commercial cattle breeding program or whose parents use Angus genetics are eligible for one of three $1,000 Allied Angus Breeders scholarships from the Angus Foundation. Emphasis is placed on applicants' knowledge of the cattle industry and their perspective of the Angus breed.

"Providing outstanding young people with scholarship dollars toward their higher educations is one of the key tenets of the Angus Foundation mission," says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. "There are so many young people in the commercial beef cattle industry who are connected to Angus genetics, it just makes sense for the Angus Foundation to support their continued involvement in the industry."

Scholarship applications are available online at www.angusfoundation.org, and are due May 1. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or enrolled at a junior college, four-year college/university or other accredited institution and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Recipients are announced in July.

Applicants or their parents/guardians must currently be a member of the American Angus Association or have an affiliate member code and the applicant or their parent/guardian must have transferred or been transferred an Angus registration paper in the last 36 months (on or after May 1, 2014). The scholarship is applicable to any field of study. (Applicants having received or applied for Angus Foundation undergraduate scholarships using our standard general application this year or in past years will not be considered for this scholarship.)

In 2016, the Angus Foundation awarded more than $212,000 in undergraduate and graduate student scholarships to more than 50 students.

For more information, please contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org.

Source: Scholarships available to allied users of angus genetics

More Than 400 Attend Annual Scholarship Recognition Dinner

Meeting Nicholas Oxendine was bittersweet for Sandra Hunt.

"I love him," Hunt said. "He's got my son's personality. He's happy, very bright and friendly."

Hunt's son, Jason, was a rising junior at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke when he died in a drowning accident in 2003. That same year, the Hunt family established a scholarship in Jason's honor.

Oxendine is this year's recipient of the Jason Wayne Hunt Memorial Scholarship. Sandra was impressed with Nicholas after the two met at UNC Pembroke's 12th annual Scholarship Recognition Dinner.

The event brought together 400 donors and award recipients.

Oxendine felt a special connection, too, after dining with Sandra Hunt and her daughter, Marie.

"It was an honor to meet them. I feel like I know her from somewhere, but I just can't put my finger on it," Oxendine said.

Oxendine, a sophomore from Lumberton, is studying criminal justice and has his sights set on joining the U.S. Marshals Office.

"This scholarship really helped me with my finances, including covering the cost of my books," he said.

The Hunt family was motivated to help others considering Jason earned two scholarships to help him through school.

Ariana Young, a recipient of the Harry Hutchinson Gibson Scholarship, shared her financial struggles with her donor, Thomas Gibson.

"Coming from a single income family and with my father having transplant surgery, this helped out a lot," said Young, a freshman from Council.

Young is pursuing a degree in psychology. She wants to be a youth counselor.

Winning the Earl Hughes Oxendine Memorial Scholarship has lightened the financial load for Anthony Hunt's parents.

"Coming to college has put a burden on my parents," said Hunt, a freshman from Fairmont, majoring in biology. "My stepdad suffers from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and a big chunk of their income goes toward his medicine each month. So we've had to cut back in certain areas. This scholarship has been a really big help."

Brandon Watts, a guard on the basketball team, penned a letter to his donor after receiving the Joe Gallagher Basketball Scholarship. On this evening, Watts dined with Dr. Wiley Barrett, a teammate of Gallagher on UNCP's basketball squad from 1965 to 1969. Barrett currently serves on the Board of Trustees.

"For someone to donate money for a scholarship, it's really nice," said Watts, a business marketing major. "For them to look back at what Pembroke gave them and then give back to student-athletes like me, it's really amazing. It's really nice to put a face to your donor."

The guest speaker for the event was UNCP alumnus Marion Craddock. He shared memories as a student and member of the 1972 and 1974 national championship cross country team.

A native of Rockingham, he earned All-State and All-American honors in track and cross-country.

"My experience here at Pembroke helped me mature as a person," Craddock said. "If it had not been for my track scholarship, I would not have gone to college."

Two years ago, Craddock established a Cross Country and Track and Field scholarship at his alma mater.

"I love Pembroke," he said. "I wanted to give back to Pembroke the same way it gave to me."

Wendy Lowery, vice chancellor of Advancement, said an increase in the number of established scholarships and student recipients forced her to relocate the event to a larger venue.

"The support provided to our students from alumni and friends across the country is amazing," Lowery said. "I hope our audience continues to grow for generations to come."

Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings thanked the donors for their generosity and continued support of students who have a financial need.

"Our future is bright because of the students in this room," Dr. Cummings said. "At UNCP, we say, you can start here and go anywhere. And these students are able to get that start because of you."

Connect with UNC Pembroke on social media or online at www.uncp.edu to learn how the university is changing lives through education.

Source: More Than 400 Attend Annual Scholarship Recognition Dinner

Classic City Golf Association presents scholarship to UGA student

The Classic City Golf Association recently presented a $500 scholarship to Lindsey Stanley, a University of Georgia freshman biology major and golfer.

Ms. Stanley is a graduate of the First Tee of Atlanta golf program and the 2016-17 recipient of the UGA Ed Hoard Memorial First Tee Scholarship.

Her goal is to ultimately attend medical school and become a pediatrician. The Classic City Golf Association was formed in 1984 by a group of local Athenians with the goal of using golf as a tool to give back to the community by supporting a specified organization or person in financial need.

Proceeds from their annual golf tournament held in June of this year made this gift possible.

Source: Classic City Golf Association presents scholarship to UGA student

Johnny Gibson put on scholarship

FAYETTEVILLE — It'll be hard for any Christmas gift to top what Johnny Gibson got Saturday.

Arkansas' sophomore right guard tweeted that he'd been put on scholarship, a decision by coach Bret Bielema that will go into effect for the spring semester.

Gibson started the final four games of the regular season. The 6-foot-4, 340-pounder appears entrenched in the position entering the Belk Bowl and beyond.

Source: Johnny Gibson put on scholarship

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Recipient Heals Soul Through Soles

Please enable Javascript to watch this video  (KFSM) — Shoes are what define Eric Jones' past and future. Jones, 21, grew up in Helena, Arkansas. He said Helena is known for its shootings and robberies, and many kids he attended school with never got the chance to leave the city. Jones left when he was accepted into the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. This was made possible with financial help from his mom and through scholarships including the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

"I was pretty excited to be able to come and have part of my school paid for because of the scholarship," Jones said

He majored in apparel merchandising and product development at the university.

While there, he transformed his love for fashion into a shoe business called 'Like Father Like Son.' It's a company that creates matching dress shoes for fathers and their sons.

Jones is now in the works of launching his own business, which includes a line of bold-colored and sophisticated shoe designs.

He wants to make sure the shoes affordable for everyone. He added that is important because he grew up not being able to afford many shoes.

"My motto is vintage with a twist, so I just add my own touch to it," Jones said.

Part of his fashion sense comes from his mother, who he says was known in life for her flashy hats and passion of shoes.

She died a few weeks ago from an unexpected health complication. It was three weeks before she could watch Jones walk across the stage to get his diploma.

This tragedy hasn't slowed him down. It has actually made him more determined to chase his dreams and make his mom proud.

"Everything I do now is for my mom." Jones explained. "I'm going to keep doing this for my mom. (I plan to) open a shoe company for women... for my mom."

Jones expects to launch his shoe business Like Father Like Son during January 2017.

Track his business on Instagram at: lflsshoes

Source: Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Recipient Heals Soul Through Soles

Solano County Library offers scholarships for online high school diploma, career program

For those who did not earn a high school diploma, the Solano County Library, in association with the California State Library, offers a career online high school program, a chance to earn a diploma and career certificates.

If interested in knowing more about this pilot program, the first step is to visit www.solanolibrary.com/cohs.

Once there, you will be asked to take a "self-assessment," which can be completed in several minutes. It will ask you to select your library and for some personal information (name, address, telephone number).

The self-assessment also includes a short essay question, which will help an "enrollment team" understand why you want to pursue a high school diploma and help make the case why your application should be accepted by the library. The essay, at no more than 150 words, should be well-written and free of grammar and spelling errors.

If selected, you will have a chance to do several things: 1) Take a two-week prerequisite course, and, upon completion, be enrolled in the program; 2) Take classes online, with the flexibility to access coursework at any time; 3) Be supported by qualified teachers and an academic coach; 4) Earn an accredited high school diploma while preparing for a career in one of eight, high-demand, high-growth fields (child care and education; certified protection officer; certified transportation services; office management; homeland security; general career preparation and preparation skills; retail customer service skills; food and customer service skills.)

In addition to earning a career certificate, the program gives graduates the tools and information needed to seek a job in their fields, including the following: biweekly online seminars that focus on 21st-century skills; monthly career webinars that prepare you for workplace realities and job markets; career portfolio lessons that teach business writing and help you create career documents (cover letter and resume).

The program, according to information at the library website, consists of 18 credits. It is possible to earn both a diploma and a certificate in your chosen career area. Among other things, besides creating a portfolio containing important job documents, it may be possible for those enrolled to transfer credits from previously completed accredited high school courses, shortening the completion time to as little as five months. You will be given up to 18 months to complete the program, which is self-paced, with each credit designed to be completed over one month.

To apply for a scholarship from the career online high school program, you must meet certain requirements: 1) Live in Vacaville, Rio Vista, Fairfield, Suisun City, or Vallejo; 2) Be 19 years or older as of Aug. 1, 2016; 3) Take the self-assessment; 4) Have or register for a Solano County Library card; 5) Commit 10 hours per week to study and complete the coursework.

The program is funded by the California State Library, Friends of the Vallejo Libraries, Friends of the Fairfield, Suisun and Cordelia libraries; and Supervisor Erin Hannigan's District 1 Education Fund.

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Source: Solano County Library offers scholarships for online high school diploma, career program

LBWCC scholarship apps online; instructions critical

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Five local teachers working on advanced degrees receive $2K scholarship awards

The Cobb-Marietta Retired Educators Association presented scholarship awards at their monthly meeting on Dec. 8. This year's five recipients are local teachers who are working on advanced degrees in the field of education. Each will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Brittani Crocker is halfway through a Master's program in Instructional Technology. She currently teaches in the private school arena where she is already working in the Instructional Technology field.

Jasmine McBride teaches at Russell Elementary and is studying for her Master's in Instructional Technology at Kennesaw State University. She is presently coaching high school cheerleading at South Cobb High School where she is Head Varsity Competition Cheer Coach.

Emily Dial began her teaching career as a third grade teacher in Cobb County. Today, she teaches at Carrollton Middle School and is working toward her Specialist degree in Special Education. Emily is also a part-time instructor at the University of West Georgia.

Beth Foster is in her eighth year at Osborne High School, teaching ESOL sheltered World History, US History, Economics and Government. She is pursuing her Master's in Instructional Technology. Beth has also worked with KSU students and co-taught at the University.

Taylor Evans is a junior enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at Kennesaw State University. She works at Redi-Floors, takes a full class load, and maintains a 4.0 average.

Source: Five local teachers working on advanced degrees receive $2K scholarship awards

She flipped off a TV camera; now she’s suing over her lost soccer scholarship

A former UConn soccer player who lost her scholarship after giving the middle finger to a television camera said she is suing the school, calling her punishment excessive.

Noriana Radwan, who now plays for Hofstra, held a news conference Monday in Newburgh, New York. Her lawyer said the lawsuit would be filed later in the day in U.S. District Court in Connecticut.

Radwan made the obscene gesture to an ESPNU camera while celebrating with teammates after the Huskies beat the University of South Florida 3-2 on penalty kicks in the 2014 American Athletic Conference championship game.

(Here's an image of the moment.)

Coach Len Tsantiris initially suspended Radwan from the 2014 NCAA Tournament and issued a statement apologizing to the conference, USF and those who watched the game on television.

In her federal lawsuit, a draft of which was given to The Associated Press, Radwan alleges that after the publicity died down, she was stripped of her scholarship midway through the school year without due process for what the coach described as "serious misconduct."

Radwan said she wrote a letter of apology to UConn officials after the incident, which the school never acknowledged. She also apologized Monday.

"I did not intend to offend anyone. I was making a celebratory statement that was seriously misinterpreted and misjudged," Radwan said in a prepared statement. "I loved UConn, but I lost faith in it as an institution when it allowed my scholarship to be illegally taken away so abruptly and crassly in the middle of the school year, violating all trust I had."

She is seeking monetary damages.

"What she really wants is to make sure something like this does not happen to any other young woman," Greg Tarone, her lawyer said.

Tarone also said that while Radwan's offense was regrettable, it hardly rises to the level of "serious misconduct," and the punishment was much harsher than what male athletes at the school have received for more serious offenses.

He said a UConn football player, offensive lineman Brian Cespedes, was not even suspended from his team after being arrested Dec. 10 on misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a September incident that was not public at the time.

"It's clear from the information I've gathered that there have been many other incidents of much more serious misconduct and nobody lost a scholarship over it," Tarone said.

UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz said the school has not seen the lawsuit and cannot comment on it because of federal privacy laws.

Radwan, a midfielder, played in nine games for the Huskies as a freshman. She did not have a goal.

She transferred to Hofstra, where she is on a partial athletic scholarship. She started 17 games this past season, scoring six goals and adding an assist.

The Washington Post contributed to this story.

Source: She flipped off a TV camera; now she's suing over her lost soccer scholarship

RFSA Professional Development Scholarship awarded to Boorowa Rural Fire Fighter

Greg Mason of Kenyu-Goba Creek Rural Fire Brigade received a 2016 Professional Development Scholarship.

I have always sought to pass on what I have learned to others in organisations with which I have been involved, including the NSW RFS... I am grateful to the RFSA for this scholarship - Greg Mason

The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA), the representative association for the volunteers and staff of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), congratulates Greg Mason of Kenyu-Goba Creek Rural Fire Brigade on receiving a 2016 Professional Development Scholarship.

Greg Mason of Kenyu-Goba Creek Rural Fire Brigade has received a 2016 Professional Development Scholarship from the NSW Rural Fire Service Association.

RFSA President Ken Middleton said the RFSA helps out rural firefighters with outside study and work with annual scholarships. 

"As part of the Association's ongoing support for the State's rural fire fighters, the RFSA provides annual scholarships for members who are considered to be outstanding representatives of both the NSW RFS and RFSA to enhance the recipient's professional and personal development, to provide a higher level of service to the NSW RFS and the community of NSW," President Middleton said.

Greg received a scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Training and Development at the University of New England.

He has been a member of Kenyu-Goba Creek Brigade for 40 years, serving as Brigade Captain for the past 18 years.

Greg has a keen interest in learning and development and works as a volunteer trainer with the South West Slopes Rural Fire Service. 

He has completed a number of internal NSW RFS qualifications and external certificates, including Fireline Tree Faller, Group Leader and Diploma of Frontline Management.

"I have always sought to pass on what I have learned to others in organisations with which I have been involved, including the NSW RFS," Greg said.

"Upon completion, this degree will advance my skills and knowledge in training and development, while building on previous achievements.

"I am grateful to the RFSA for this scholarship and hope that the skills learnt will enhance my ability to develop individuals and groups in my Brigade and the wider NSW RFS and RFSA member base."

Source: RFSA Professional Development Scholarship awarded to Boorowa Rural Fire Fighter

Scholarship applications being accepted

The Temple Education Foundation is encouraging students graduating in 2017 to apply for scholarships. Applications are available either at www.tem pleeducationfoundation.org or at the counseling office at Temple High School.

The foundation has more than $37,000 available for scholarships this year.

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Nicholas UW-Madison gift inspires $100 million scholarship endowment

Parish Johnson, a freshman at UW-Madison majoring in psychology and Spanish, finishes classwork on campus. She grew up in Milwaukee and is one of the first to receive support from one of the Nicholas Match scholarships.(Photo: Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)Buy Photo

A $100 million vision that nationally known Milwaukee money manager Albert "Ab" Nicholas and his college sweetheart wife Nancy put forward more than a year ago has been realized four months after his death.

Thanks to the Nicholases and some 250 other donors they inspired to join them, about $4.5 million will be available annually for student scholarships through the Nicholas Match endowment, giving hundreds of students the same opportunity the Milwaukee couple had for a UW-Madison education, the university announced Thursday.

The couple's $50 million matching gift announced in June 2015 — one of the largest donations in University of Wisconsin-Madison history — attracted gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1 million from fellow alumni and friends. Combined with the $50 million from the Nicholases, the matching gifts created a $100 million endowment for scholarships to be awarded for merit, need, graduate fellowships and athletics, the university said.

The $100 million will be invested in the UW Foundation's endowment.

"I'm sure it would have made him proud," said son David Nicholas, president and CEO of the Nicholas Co. that his father founded. "It's humbling that there was an additional $50 million from others who saw the same vision that my father saw for the university and its students. It's a great legacy for the family and for the people who will be affected positively by the gift."

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Ab Nicholas died in August at age 85 as the campaign to match his $50 million gift was nearing its conclusion.

"I think he had a sense it was going very well, but it wasn't fully funded yet," David Nicholas said. "He was very proud that others helped the same as he did. He had provided scholarships before, but the ability to spread it out to many others was very important to him."

Albert O. "Ab" Nicholas (Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The fact the $100 million goal was reached after his father's death is "very sentimental for us," David Nicholas said. Ab and Nancy Nicholas had already donated tens of millions of dollars to the university, but this was the only gift that sought a match from other donors to double its impact.

"This would be bigger than his other gifts, and seeing the success of people affected by the gift always made him very proud," his son said, noting that the elder Nicholas enjoyed following the successes of people he mentored either personally or through scholarships.

Parish Johnson, a freshman at UW-Madison majoring in psychology and Spanish, grew up in Milwaukee and was one of the first to receive support from one of the Nicholas Match scholarships. She was among 23 students to receive a scholarship this fall from the James B. and Susan S. Patterson Undergraduate Support Fund, one of the first scholarship funds created through the Nicholas Match.

"This scholarship means a lot to me," Johnson said, "because (they put) their hard-earned money into me so that I can further my education."

Scholarships created by the Nicholas Match all bear names designated by other donors — another indication of the Nicholases' generosity of spirit, the university said in a news release.

Nancy Nicholas (Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The more than 250 donors who participated in the match over the past 17 months made gifts supporting each of the university's 11 schools and colleges. There were 10 individual gifts of $1 million.

"The Nicholases have truly transformed the landscape of the university, physically and otherwise," UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said. "This scholarship matching gift adds to their legacy and will change the lives of hundreds of future students at UW-Madison."

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Nicholases' impact

Ab and Nancy Nicholas had experiences at UW-Madison that inspired a lifetime of giving back to the university. Between 1982 and 2014, the Nicholases donated more than $50 million to student financial aid, the Department of Athletics, the Wisconsin School of Business, and the School of Human Ecology, according to the university.

Ab Nicholas grew up in Rockford, Ill., and was recruited to play basketball at UW-Madison on a partial athletic scholarship.

He was a standout guard on the Badgers basketball team and earned both his bachelor's degree and MBA from UW-Madison. He chose an investment career over professional basketball. After serving in the Army, he launched Nicholas Co. in 1967, building it into a firm that managed more than $5 billion. At the time of his death, he was still co-manager of the firm's flagship Nicholas Fund, one of the longest-running mutual funds in the country.

He was inducted into the UW Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009 and earned the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993.

Nancy Johnson Nicholas graduated from what is now the UW's School of Human Ecology in 1955. After a lead gift from the Nicholases the school opened Nancy Nicholas Hall in 2012. She remains deeply involved in and dedicated to the university, particularly Badgers basketball and the School of Human Ecology, according to the university.

"We are blessed to join with other donors to help deserving students and families have their own Wisconsin experience," Ab Nicholas said when the match gift was announced last year.

The funds will allow UW-Madison to offer more competitive funding packages to prospective students — an area that Blank has identified as critical.

"It would be impossible to overstate the impact that the Nicholas family has had on this university," said Mike Knetter, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. "Our university won't be the same without Ab's presence, but his legacy will endure here forever."

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Dover farmer wins agriculture scholarship

Georgie Cartanza, a Dover farmer is one of 90 international farmers to win the Nuffield International Scholarship.(Photo: Courtesy of the Delaware Department of Agricultre)

Dover-area poultry farmer Georgie Cartanza is the first United States recipient of a Nuffield International Scholarship and one of 90 farmers from around the world to participate in the global agriculture scholarship program.

Cartazna will spend 16 weeks overseas studying farming technology and production efficiencies. She will travel to China, Brazil, Canada, Israel, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and The Netherlands learning about production needs, extreme climates, consumer demands, food safety and organic poultry transitions.

"There have been many advances in farming and technology over the last 20 years, but we still face challenges to maintain profitability and sustainability," Cartanza said in a statement. "It is critical that we understand new technology and that it's applied properly. It can be financially devastating for a farmer to make an investment and not see a return. I want to learn how farmers in other countries have solved some of these challenges and share that knowledge with others."

The Nuffield International Scholarship, supported locally by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and MidAtlantic Farm Credit, provides participants with a unique opportunity to research a specific issue in other parts of the world. Previous participants have hailed from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, France and The Netherlands.

Cartanza is the first from the United States.

"It is great to have the first American hail from Delaware for this prestigious program," said Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. "Georgia Cartanza will do us proud with her research and exploration of these issues."

Cartanza has worked with poultry for more than 20 years, including time with Mountaire and Perdue. She has raised poultry on her farm near Dover for the last 10 years and has raised organic chickens since April 2015.

Contact Jeff Mordock at (302) 324-2786, on Twitter @JeffMordockTNJ or jmordock@delawareonline.com.

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Million$$$ spent on fully-funded scholarships for Gov’t Ministers, others close to APNU+AFC

Gov't and Opposition MPs examine the document presented by State Minister Joseph Harmon

A question raised in the Supply Committee of the National Assembly by the political opposition for Minister of State Joseph Harmon to provide a list of all current government scholarship awardees has revealed a padded list of persons close to the David Granger administration granted scholarships to the tune of millions of dollars.

Junior Ministers of Education and Public Infrastructure, Nicolette Henry and Annette Ferguson are currently pursuing studies in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively.

Minister Henry's scholarship for a doctorate in public health has so far racked up a sum of $3.3M, while Minister Ferguson's scholarship has come in to the value of $3.3M.

Other awardees include former Education Ministry Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, currently pursuing Education Policy studies in Jamaica to the tune of $946,000.

The daughter of the Minister of Education, Alicia Roopnaraine was listed as a first year Psychology student in the UK, with a Guyana government scholarship valued at $2.5M.

A Guyana Chronicle Board Director and close affiliate of the APNU+AFC, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley is currently pursuing Public Policy Management studies in the UK to the value of $3.4M.

There were also a number of undergraduate scholarships awarded. Those including high-achiever, Elisa Hamilton, who topped CSEC a few years ago. Hamilton's scholarship was publicly announced owing to her stellar academic performance. Hamilton shares the space with quite a few law and medicine undergraduate students.

The list presented to the National Assembly includes a total of 38 scholarship awardees.

Junior Education Minister Nicolette does not believe her position as a government would have biased or prejudiced a the selection process. She said others should advocating for further training of political leaders.

The Minister told Demerara Waves Online that the process was advertised and the interested persons would have applied and been approved.

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Military children scholarship program now open

The 2017-2018 Scholarships for Military Children Program is now open through Feb. 12.

Now in its 17th year, the program recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrates the role of the commissary in the military family community.

At least one scholarship worth $2,000 will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional recipients will be selected based on a prorated basis, so more scholarships will be awarded at stores with larger numbers of applicants. In total, 700 scholarship grants will be awarded this year.

The Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps service members and their families, administers the program. Scholarship Managers, a national nonprofit scholarship management services organization, manages and awards the scholarships.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 21, or 23, if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university, of a service member on active duty, a reserve or guard member, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree.

Complete details and eligibility requirements are available at militaryscholar.org or by emailing militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.

Source: Military children scholarship program now open

Reservation Counter Awards Student Scholarship

A leading provider of hotel accommodations, Reservation Counter Gives Another College Scholarship

Marco's goals and community service for the past several years are impressive. We wish him the best as he pursues his university education in civil engineering and in his future career.

— Cameron Urry, Vice President of Product for Reservation Counter

LEHI, UTAH, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Reservation Counter announced today that Marco Lastra, of San Luis, AZ, will receive its $1,500 student scholarship. Reservation Counter awards a general scholarship for every fall and spring semester to a student pursuing a college education and who serves in his or her community.

Reservation Counter, part of TravelPass Group, is a leading provider of hotel accommodations. It helps travelers access more than 1 million properties and find the best deals online or over the phone with 24/7 customer support.

Lastra has been recognized for his academic achievements at San Luis High School, located in the southwest corner of Arizona. He has participated in sports, clubs, work and community service that has developed his leadership, communication, and organizational skills. He has given community service for multiple years at the San Judas Tadeo Parish and the San Luis Public Library and has also helped serve Thanks giving meals at the Crossroads Mission to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families.

"Marco's goals and community service for the past several years are impressive. We wish him the best as he pursues his university education in civil engineering and in his future career," said Cameron Urry, vice president of Product for Reservation Counter. "We're pleased that Reservation Counter is able to help."

For more information about the Reservation Counter scholarship, visit www.reservationcounter.com/scholarship

More than 10,000 room nights are booked per day through Reservation Counter, a leading provider of hotel accommodations for hotels, wholesalers and the largest travel agencies worldwide. Based in Utah and part of the TravelPass Group, Reservation Counter offers travelers 24/7 customer support and access to more than 1 million properties and the lowest rates.

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The Coastal Bend Community Foundation will be accepting online scholarship applications from students throughout Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio counties.

Admission for scholarship applications begins Dec. 15 through March. 1. Scholarships are available for high school graduates attending 2 and 4-year colleges and universities as well as accredited vocational schools. Certain scholarships are available for students already attending college.

Students are required to fill out only one application to be eligible for about 50 available scholarships.

Individual scholarships also are available, but must be applied for individually. Each scholarship has specific application requirements and paper applications identified on the website.

In 2016, the foundation administered nearly 100 scholarships, awarding nearly $440,000 to students.

For more information, www.cbcfoundation.org or call 361-882-9745.

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Winners Announced of 2016 College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition

The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the winners of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program, which is designed to help college students with an interest in agriculture become confident, positive and proactive communicators while competing for scholarship funds.

Since its inception in 2009, more than 5,500 students have participated in CAO. This fall, nearly 350 students competed in the individual division (the biggest competition yet) while 31 student organizations were involved. The participants represent 70 different universities and 36 states.

In the individual competition, the winners were:

First place, $2500 scholarship: Topanga McBride, junior in agricultural communications and agricultural economics, Kansas State University

Second place, $1000 scholarship: Brianna Gwirtz, junior in agricultural communications, The Ohio State University

Third place, $500 scholarship: Erica Ballmer, masters student in youth development and agricultural education, Purdue University

In the student organization division, top competitors were:

First place, $2500 award: Agriculture Club, Western Illinois University

Second place, $1000 award: Agriculture Advocacy Class, Northwest Missouri State University

Third place, $500 award: Gator Collegiate CattleWomen, University of Florida

In addition to scholarship funds, the top three individuals and one representative from each top club receives an expenses-paid trip to the Alliance's 2017 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 3-4 in Kansas City, Mo. The Alliance also awarded a 'Social Media Rockstar' prize of $500 to Kylie Philipps from University of Florida, who entered the best overall social media post of the competition.

'The 2016 CAO competitors were undoubtedly among the most impressive we've seen,' said Kay Johnson Smith, president and CEO. We hope all CAO participants will continue to utilize the most valuable prize of all ' the skills they've gained in talking with their peers about hot topics in agriculture. Thank you to our sponsors, mentors and webinar hosts for helping us continue to expand and improve CAO year after year.'

During the nine-week program, which kicked off September 19th, students received weekly assignments ranging from writing a blog post to creating an infographic, giving a public presentation about a hot topic in agriculture and more. Participants earned points by posting content promoting and explaining agriculture on social media. Student organizations completed club challenges. These challenges included holding an 'Ag Day' on campus, teaching at local elementary schools, handing out candy wrapped with meat myths and facts, and many more. The clubs received points for each challenge they complete.

The 2016 CAO competitors published a total of 2,000 posts on social media throughout the competition. More than 15,000 students and faculty members attended the various movie screenings, guest speakers, booths, farm tours and other events held on campuses across the country.

For more information on College Aggies Online, visit www.animalagalliance.org/ connect/#collegeaggies.

Source: Winners Announced of 2016 College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition

College Scholarship Tip: Make a List and Check It Twice!

Use this college scholarship tip to ensure no scholarship material is left behind

With so many college scholarships having different due dates and guidelines, it is very easy for a student to inadvertently fail to include some of the required material when they submit the application packet for judging. 

What many students don't realize is that the first thing that many scholarship judges look for when doing the initial quick scan of the application is for 100% complete submissions. 

$10,000 scholarship, no essay or minimum GPA

For example, a scholarship guideline may specify students to include a filled-out application, letter of recommendation, essay, and school transcripts.  Failure to include one or more of those materials will automatically get the whole application packet tossed into the disqualified pile, no matter how outstanding the essay or deserving of the scholarship money the student may be.  The best way to make sure this does not happen is to print out the guidelines when the application is being printed.  Students can then check off all of the required materials before mailing, making sure nothing is forgotten or left out.  

But what about online submitted scholarships that only need a *click* to be submitted?

Online scholarship applications should be treated no differently than traditional mailed-in ones.  Before clicking for submission, the student needs to be 100% sure that all required documents were uploaded correctly and accepted by the website collecting the information.  With a physical check-list, they will makes sure nothing has been left out. 

This is a very basic and simple tip, but following it could be worth thousands of dollars in college scholarship money!

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Lutzie 43 Foundation offers new scholarship

The Lutzie 43 Foundation has announced a new scholarship available to high school and post-secondary students.

The Prepared For Life Character Scholarship, which totals $4,300, will be awarded to students who can show significant changes and development in their character based on their study and participation in the 43 Lessons to Legacy character development program created by the Foundation. The first $4,300 Prepared For Life Character Scholarships will be awarded in the spring of 2017.

Philip Lutzenkirchen was a standout football player at Lassiter High School and Auburn University before tragically passing away along with the driver, Joseph Ian Davis, of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on June 30, 2014 in Troup County outside of LaGrange, Ga.

Blood toxicology reports conducted on Lutzenkirchen and Davis showed that both individuals were legally drunk at the time of the accident.

According to a release, the Lutzie 43 Foundation, established in Philip's memory, developed the 43 Lessons to Legacy curriculum to live out Philip's legacy by focusing on character and mentor development in the lives of young people and their influencers.

To add to this mission, the Lutzie 43 Foundation established the Prepared For Life Character Scholarship program, "which will now equip outstanding young people with the tools and lessons he or she needs to leave a lasting and profound legacy through mentor development, education and scholarship," it said in the release.

"Through the 43 Lessons to Legacy curriculum and scholarship program, our goals is to help safeguard young people, reduce poor decisions and improve the way they serve and treat others," Mike Lutzenkirchen, Executive Director of the Lutzie 43 Foundation said in the release. "We want to help prepare them for successful completion of their education and lead them to successful careers that position them to give back to their communities and society."

A tight end at Auburn, Philip Lutzenkirchen caught 14 touchdowns between 2009 and 2012, establishing the Tigers' record for scores by a tight end. He caught the game-winning touchdown against Alabama in 2010, and was a member of the Tigers' national championship team that same year. He also had a brief career in the National Football League.

Off the field, however, Lutzenkirchen was remembered for his compassion and kindness, and how he impacted his community through his service, leadership and mentorship.

According to the release, high school juniors and seniors and current postsecondary undergraduates enrolled in a full-time accredited program at a two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school who complete the 43 Lessons to Legacy program are eligible to apply for the scholarship by submitting a reflection essay about their experience.

Applicants must also include a letter of recommendation from his or her mentor with the application.

For more information on eligibility and how to apply for the Prepared For Life Character Scholarship, visit www.lutzie43.org/scholarship.

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Scholarship recipient receives free instrument

APPLETON (WLUK) -- A seventh grader at Zion Lutheran Wayside school in Greenleaf received an early Christmas gift this year, thanks to the Mile of Music scholarship.

Katrina Miller has played piano and guitar, but hasn't been able to take steady lessons or have her own instrument.

Thanks to Tundraland and Heid Music, Miller was able to pick out her very own instrument free of cost.

She was also awarded a year of free music lessons.

Scholarship organizers say the event allows kids to pursue their music passions.

"Those kids get a chance to actually perform at Mile of Music," said Tundraland president, Brian Gottlieb. "That's what Mile of Music is really all about. It's about how you continue music education and this is just a perfect example of that happening."

Despite having very little practice with percussion instruments, Katrina picked out a set of drums which she will receive lessons for.

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Menlo-Atherton grad Klein returns to coach baseball

Klein, an all-Bay Area catcher while playing for the Bears, returns as the school's baseball coach. The school made it official Tuesday.

"We are enthusiastic to welcome back to M-A High School the passionate, experienced coach David Klein," said M-A Principal Simone Kennel.

A member of the Menlo-Atherton Baseball Hall of Fame, Klein was a three-year varsity starter. He earned first team honors at the league, metro and Bay Area levels in both his junior and senior years.

As a junior, Klein hit .472 with 14 doubles and 26 RBI. As a senior, he hit .442 with 12 doubles and 22 RBI.

"I couldn't be more excited to give back to the community that has given so much to me, both as a student and an athlete," Klein said. "Returning to M-A, where I have so many fond memories and interactions with great teachers and coaches, is a dream come true."

Following a stint as an assistant coach at Santa Barbara City College, Klein returned to Menlo Park, where he founded the Menlo Park Legends, a summer baseball program in the California Collegiate League.

The Legends possess a 198-149 record in seven seasons under Klein and have been competitive from day one.

"We are very much looking forward to adding coach Klein's inspiring, strong leadership to the Bears athletic program," Athletic Director Paul Snow said.

He replaces Mike Amoroso, who guided the Bears to a 5-18 overall record last spring.

Klein served on the staff of the 2012 and 2016 Israel World Baseball Classic qualifier teams alongside numerous Major League players and coaches. His relationships with hundreds of collegiate coaches and professional scouts nationwide have resulted in the signing of over 40 players to professional contracts with MLB.

This experience well positions him to secure college scholarships and enhanced opportunities for M-A student athletes to play at the next level.

Klein's success with his holistic formula is based on positive coaching, nutrition, strength training and mental skills, developed from coaching over 5,000 children and young adults in the Menlo Park vicinity since 2008.

He offers baseball-playing and mentorship opportunities to dozens of low-income, underprivileged and disabled youth in East Menlo Park and East Palo Alto through his organization's (Legends Village) scholarship programs.

"My coaching staff will focus on developing players of strong moral character, with the ability to balance both on and off field challenges," Klein said. "My vision is to create the premier high school program in Northern California and that all aspiring ballplayers in M-A's catchment area will be eager to enter our first-class program."

Source: Menlo-Atherton grad Klein returns to coach baseball

Columbia Southern Education Group Awards Scholarship to Delta Employee

Airlines sales account executive ready to reach dream of doctorate with scholarship to online university

(PRWEB) December 05, 2016

Delta Air Lines senior sales account executive LaShawn Hampton can now achieve a longtime dream thanks to Columbia Southern Education Group's Reach Scholarship.

The scholarship, which is only offered to employees of Delta Air Lines, is designed to help them rise to greater heights in their career through the power of learning — and Hampton plans to do just that with an online doctorate in business administration.

"Obtaining a DBA has been a dream of mine for several years," said Hampton, who works out of Memphis.

"I have consistently tried to incorporate my love of training into my professional and personal life. I truly feel that I have the skills and passion to impact the lives of others. The formal degree will add credibility to my skills and help to propel me to the next level, professionally and personally."

CSEG is the parent company to Columbia Southern University and Waldorf University. The Reach Scholarship covers up to $17,100 in one online degree program (associate, bachelor, master or doctorate) at either Columbia Southern University or Waldorf University. The scholarship is applied directly to the recipient's tuition for up to 60 semester hours or 24 consecutive months in the selected online degree program, whichever comes first.

Hampton will be attending Columbia Southern University to obtain her doctorate in business, a topic she knows a lot about because of her family's entrepreneurial spirit.

"My interest in business is driven by a long history of entrepreneurs in my family. Of my nine great-aunts and uncles, eight of them were business owners. My father also was a co-owner of a men's clothing store for many years," she explained, adding that the family entrepreneurial spirit touched her, too.

"Prior to beginning my career at Delta Air Lines, I owned and operated two businesses in the Memphis area – a retail store and a sports marketing and public relations agency. Those ventures definitely gave me a 360-degree view of what it takes to be successful in not only business, but also in life," she said.

Hampton's love of business and education is further evident as she holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in marketing. She also has a passion for teaching as both parents were educators.

"When I see my students excited about learning because of one of the tools I have provided or excel because of some feedback I have provided, it means the world to me. You can never underestimate the impact you can have on others' journey to achieve their goals," she added.

As Hampton begins her path to a doctorate, CSEG and Delta Airlines applaud her efforts and look forward to the amazing contributions she will bring to the business world.

CSEG provides education and training solutions through sister institutions Columbia Southern University and Waldorf University to help corporations meet their workforce needs and employees reach their dreams.

For more information about CSEG, visit http://www.csegroup.com.

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WGU Tennessee will give out 10 $10,000 scholarships in 2017

State-endorsed nonprofit online university WGU Tennessee announced that for the third year in a row it will award up to 10 Tennesseans $10,000 scholarships as part of its "Tenn-K" Scholarship program.

"As we prepare for a new year, our hope is to give as many as 10 Tennesseans a jump-start on their New Year's resolutions and the opportunity to change their futures – to grow in their careers and improve quality of life for their families," said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, WGU Tennessee chancellor. "The 'Tenn-K' Scholarship reflects our commitment to helping more working adults in our state 'go the distance' and complete a bachelor's or master's degree in 2016."

The scholarship – which is presented in four installments of $2,500 per semester – covers more than 80 percent of WGU Tennessee's tuition of $3,000 per term for most programs. "Tenn-K" Scholarships will be awarded based on the student's academic record, readiness for online study, and demonstrated financial need, as well as other considerations. The application deadline is March 31, 2017.

Evans Duvall of Memphis, Tenn., had just finished his bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management through WGU Tennessee in January 2015. Just a few months later, he applied for and was awarded one of WGU Tennessee's Tenn-K Scholarships.

"Earning a master's degree was my immediate goal once I finished my bachelor's program," Duvall said. "When I received the Tenn-K Scholarship, I knew it was going to be possible. I have two kids in college, so having help with my own tuition was really great."

Launched by Gov. Bill Haslam in July 2013 as part of his "Drive to 55" initiative, WGU Tennessee is an online, accredited, nonprofit university established to meet the needs of working adults who wish to complete a bachelor's or master's degree and advance their careers. WGU Tennessee was created through a partnership between the state of Tennessee and nationally recognized Western Governors University. More than 1,500 Tennesseans have graduated since the university's inception, and 3,000-plus are enrolled.

To learn more about the "Tenn-K" Scholarship, visit tennessee.wgu.edu/TennK.

About WGU TennesseeWGU Tennessee is an online, nonprofit, competency-based university established to expand Tennesseans' access to higher education throughout the state. Formed through a partnership between the state of Tennessee and nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Tennessee is open to all qualified Tennessee residents. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the high-demand career fields of business, K–12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing.

Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Teachers College programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

In addition to WGU Tennessee, there are five other WGU state-based, state-endorsed universities: WGU Indiana, established in June 2010; WGU Washington, established in April 2011; WGU Texas, established in August 2011; WGU Missouri, established in February 2013; and WGU Nevada, established in June 2015.

For more information, visit the WGU Tennessee website, tennessee.wgu.edu, or call 855-948-8495.

Source: WGU Tennessee will give out 10 $10,000 scholarships in 2017

Last date for registration of colleges & students for sanction of scholarships extended

Summary: All the welfare departments must give wide publicity to the registration process for renewal and fresh scholarships to students and college managements and ensure that the registration process be completed by December 31. Therefore, they are reminded that they must complete the registration process by December 31. The Colleges and students, who have not registered for the Scholarship will not be granted further time at a later date. The last date will not be extended further under any circumstances. The State Government has issued orders for registration of colleges and students in e-pass system to enable process of the data Colleges and students for sanction of scholarships to apply online on the e-pass website and also opened the e-pass website for registration of Colleges & students from September 6 for sanction of fresh and renewal of Post Matric Scholarship for the academic years 2016-17, has been ended by November 30As the registrations are still under progress and keeping in view of the requests from the Welfare Departments for extension of time, the State Government has decided to extend the last date of registration until December 31 (as a last chance).

The State Government has issued orders for registration of colleges and students in e-pass system to enable process of the data Colleges and students for sanction of scholarships to apply online on the e-pass website and also opened the e-pass website for registration of Colleges & students from September 6 for sanction of fresh and renewal of Post Matric Scholarship for the academic years 2016-17, has been ended by November 30 As the registrations are still under progress and keeping in view of the requests from the Welfare Departments for extension of time, the State Government has decided to extend the last date of registration until December 31 (as a last chance). The last date will not be extended further under any circumstances. The Colleges and students, who have not registered for the Scholarship will not be granted further time at a later date.

Therefore, they are reminded that they must complete the registration process by December 31. All the welfare departmen ts must give wide publicity to the registration process for renewal and fresh scholarships to students and college managements and ensure that the registration process be completed by December 31. (NSS). .

Source: http://www.siasat.com/news/last-date-registration-colleges-students-sanction-scholarships-extended-1078911/

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How to Build a Positive Online Reputation for Scholarship Applications

This post is an excerpt from our Digital Citizenship Conference in Los Angeles. The conference was a rich environment for educators, law enforcement officers and parents to openly discuss issues and solutions for helping students shine in the digital world. All of the content from the Digital Citizenship Conference is available as a Virtual Replay Ticket.

Here are the experts who contributed to this blog:

Dan KonzenCampus ChairUniversity of Phoenix

Tim MartinLieutenantHuntington Beach PD

Heidi SwansonInternship CoordinatorChapman University

Sonja MontielEducation ConsultantCollege Confidence

Learn how to build a positive online reputation for scholarship applications

Here are some key takeaways from the Positive Online Reputation for Scholarship Applications panel:

Learn how to refine your Google searches

While aggregators and social media can be helpful tools in the scholarship search process, nothing beats Google. Learn how to refine your Google search results to specific sites, like .edu university pages. To do this use "site:edu" in the Google search bar, like this: "site:edu scholarship application."

Athletic scholarships go beyond your athletic talent

Since so many universities use athletics as a way to market themselves to future students, students with an athletic scholarship are seen as a representation of the university. You can no longer rely on athletic skill alone because universities are searching online to validate whether or not that student will be a positive representation of their school.

Keep a running list of accomplishments

It's helpful for students to keep a running list of their accomplishments. When it comes time for students to create their resumes and build their online portfolios they can reference the specific things that they've done. Also, students should keep links that regard their accomplishments.

How do we even engage in the scholarship search?

There are some aggregators like the scholarships.com and stuff through social media sites. I think the important thing when approaching scholarships is to go beyond the aggregator search and do a proper search in Google. You can search not only across the web, but if you refine your search in Google to very specific sites including .edu university servers and organization servers such as .org sites. –Dan Konzen, University of Phoenix

How does social media affect an athlete's ability to engage with a college coach?

It goes beyond just your athletic skills and goes into morals and values. Even if you are the most talented player out there, if you are tweeting inappropriate things or which party you are at in high school, they are not going to want you to represent their university. Athletics are a huge way that many universities market to their students, so it's important for them to be able to award scholarship money to someone who is not only talented but holds themselves to a high moral code. –Heidi Swanson, Chapman University

How can kids be aware of how social media is used from a privacy standpoint?

Be proactive and know what it is that you post. Whether you have your settings marked private or not, all they are is just a "setting" so it's easy to peek behind the curtain. –Dan Konzen, University of Phoenix

Do you have any good stories that demonstrate how social media and online reputations can change a student's opportunities for college?

I worked with a student who came to me in December and she was devastated that she had been denied by Stanford. When she showed me her application, she had everything perfect. It was a beautiful application with a great SAT score, extremely high GPA, great list of activities that was significant and unique. I found out that this student also led a TED-X talk and that she helped create an online course with the U.S. Department of Education, but that she had not showcased those details in her application. So I worked with her to build a new application with all of those details and it helped college administrators see her immense value. She then got into the five of the six schools that she applied to next. –Sonja Montiel, College Confidence

I would stress the importance of students keeping a running list of all of their accomplishments because you forget about things as time goes by and keeping a list helps you pinpoint all of the different specific things that you have done. Also, try to keep a list of the URLs to any links that are important for you regarding those accomplishments. This is important for students to do as they go out into the real world after college as well. –Dan Konzen, University of Phoenix

Are there ways to separate platforms for business and academic purposes and then for friend and family purposes?

Students need to realize that private accounts can be made public. –Dan Konzen

Yes, I think you should have multiple platforms for different purposes. I wouldn't check-in where I am eating on LinkedIn, but I might post that information on Facebook so my friends know where I am. It's good to have those separate accounts, but at the same time students need to realize that those private accounts can be made public so you want to make sure that the information is not inappropriate in any way. –Dan Konzen, University of Phoenix

Private accounts cannot protect kids from sharing private information on the Internet. –Tim Martin

Kids are smarter than their parents when it comes to social media. They have their separate accounts, but even private accounts cannot protect kids from sharing private information on the Internet that they would rather not share. If a kid is out drinking with friends at 17 and they post a photo to their private account, that doesn't mean it will stay private. One of their friends can like that photo and re-share that photo publicly on their own account and now that "private" post is very public. Or when you hashtag things, it becomes public and open source and kids do not realize that. –Tim Martin, Huntington Beach Police Department

What should be on a kid's video in terms of athletic scholarships?

Let your highlight reel speak for itself. –Heidi Swanson

Keep it brief and to let your highlight reel speak for itself. If you are a star player and you are getting interviewed for track, make sure that you can represent yourself well because that footage can be shared. There is an app called Recruit Me and it's a QR so students and players can now have QR codes on their business cards that streamline the process by allowing the coaches to access an introduction and clip reel. Be aware of how you are representing yourself. –Heidi Swanson, Chapman University

What are some of the best scholarship tools?

Working with teens, I have seen a number of new tools come out that can help with the scholarship and application process. ZeeMee is a tool where high school students can create rich online portfolios with photos, videos, blog posts, etc. Everything is in one place, one profile, and it automatically links with college applications and it can even lead to other opportunities. Another option is the Coalition where 90 top universities are participating and it allows students to directly link to media files. –Sonja Montiel, College Confidence

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TNStars will give away 10 scholarships of $1,000 each

The TNStars® College Savings 529 Program on Thursday announced the return of its most popular scholarship giveaway: the TNStars, 10 Kid: $10,000 Scholarship Giveaway.

This December, 10 Tennessee kids whose names have been entered online will win a $1,000 scholarship into a TNStars® account. The accounts allow people to save for college expenses tax free, as long as the proceeds are used for educational expenses.

Tennessee residents age 21 and older can enter online at TNStars.com/Scholarship now through Dec. 28 to win on behalf of a child age 18 or younger. Daily winners will be drawn at random beginning Dec. 15. One entry is good for the entire contest period. There is no purchase necessary to enter, but winners will need to establish a TNStars® account where the scholarship will be deposited.  The $1,000 prize can be used by the winning beneficiary to cover future post-secondary education expenses.Last year, more than 2,300 Tennesseans entered the scholarship giveaway.  TNStars® College Savings 529 Program gave away the $1,000 scholarships at an event for the winners and their families at the Tennessee State Capitol in January.

"Meeting the families of our scholarship winners was a highlight of my year," said Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. "It has been my imperative to help Tennesseans better prepare for the costs of higher education. I am proud to provide this quality college savings program as a resource to all families. "

Tennesseans can invest directly with the program and money can be withdrawn tax-free from a TNStars® account as long as it is used for qualified post-secondary education expenses. The savings program has been consistently nationally ranked by Saving for College, LLC for investment performance since 2014.

In addition to the scholarship giveaway, TNStars® recently announced special holiday incentives for both new and existing accounts. Now through Dec. 31, those who open a new TNStars® account with as little as $100 can get a $25 holiday gift added to their account. Or, both new and existing accounts can receive a special $100 gift for every $1,000 contributed to their TNStars® account, up to a $500 gift.

To enter the scholarship giveaway or to get more information on the program, visit TNStars.com.

Click HERE to see the winners of the 2015 TNStars, 10 Kids: $10,000 Scholarship Giveaway.

All contest entries and winners are subject to the Official Rules of the TNStars, 10 Kids: $10,000 Scholarship Giveaway.

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