JAK Foundation launches scholarship scheme to groom students

The John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation has launched a three-year  programme aimed at grooming tertiary students to take up leadership roles.

Beneficiaries of this programme will be supported throughout their tertiary education.

The programme is specifically targeted at students who have completed at least the first year of their tertiary education.

Speaking at the launch of the programme, CEO of the Foundation, Prof. Baffour Agyeman Duah, said the rationale behind the programme is to equip the new generation of leaders with the right mindset to transform the country.

"The scholars programme will enable students or young people who are inducted into the programme to enjoy certain facilities and we will help to offer some new orientation to our young people. The scholarship is not just the monetary award that you gain; in fact lucky students will be given a minimum of 10,000 cedis over three years. We will pick you up in your second year and for the next three years we will be working with you," he explained.

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By: Marian Efe Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

Source: JAK Foundation launches scholarship scheme to groom students

The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Kicks Off For The Fifth Consecutive Year

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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The Foot Locker Foundation today announces the launch of its 2015-2016 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program. The program, now in its fifth consecutive year, awards $20,000 college scholarships to outstanding student athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school and within their communities.  This year, the Foundation is proud to announce the addition of the Ken C. Hicks Scholarship, which will be awarded to one of the 20 students selected, in honor of the organization's former Chairman and CEO, who played an instrumental role in the development of the program.  The scholarship recognizes Ken's deep commitment to academic excellence and will award an additional $5,000 (for a total of $25,000) to one extraordinary student who exemplifies elevated academic achievement, personal passion, and a true love of the game.  "We are very pleased to enhance our Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program this year with the addition of the Ken C. Hicks scholarship, underscoring our Company's deep commitment to academic excellence," states Richard A. Johnson, President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc.  "The program strives to make a college education, and the benefits associated with it, a reality for hard-working students who have exhibited an outstanding potential for leadership. Our goal is to empower young adults who demonstrate strong initiative both in their team locker rooms and in their classrooms and communities." Today, high school students and their families are faced with the skyrocketing costs of higher education.  Many talented students are hindered in their pursuit of college dreams by the significant financial burden associated with a college education. Last year, the average cost of a private, four-year, not-for-profit university was $31,231— an expense that could eat into two-thirds of the household income for the median U.S. family[1].  Faced with such unmanageable college costs, an unprecedented number of students and families are resorting to taking out loans. This year, cumulative student debt reached $1.2 trillion. The availability of scholarship programs such as the Foot Locker Foundation's can make a real difference in the affordability of a college education.  This year's twenty winners will join the program's four previous classes of Foot Locker Scholar Athletes, which will result in 100 total scholarship recipients over the five years since the program's inception in 20 11. With our 2016 Class, the Foot Locker Foundation will have invested $2 million in the education and future of some of America's most promising scholar-athletes. Applicants must be college-bound in the Fall of 2016, be an active participant in a sports-related activity, and maintain at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA.  Participants will be required to submit two essays and one recommendation to be considered for the scholarship.  Students can apply online or be nominated by teachers, coaches, mentors, family and friends by visiting footlockerscholarathletes.com. Applications close December 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program is a part of the Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., which provides monetary support for educational and sports programs across the country. Supporting this all-star program is Fastweb, a trusted scholarship and financial aid resource used by students to help find opportunities to pay for school. Abou t Foot Locker Foundation: Founded in 2001, Foot Locker Foundation is the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,500 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Since its inception, the Foundation has developed significant partnerships, programs, and initiatives to improve and enrich communities across the country. Our mission is to promote a better world for today's youth by creating, developing, and supporting innovative educational programs and encouraging health and well-being through physical activity.  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: Twitter (at @PayingForSchool); Facebook; Pinterest; Google+. 1 of 2
Source: The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Kicks Off For The Fifth Consecutive Year

Arias Bosinger Contributes to $75,000 Scholarship Fund

The attorneys at Arias Bosinger announce their participation in a $75,000 scholarship fund for Seminole State College of Florida students.

Altamonte Springs, Florida (PRWEB) October 05, 2015

In partnership with Sentry Management, a Longwood-based Community and Homeowners Association Management service provider, and 15 other vendors, $75,000 was raised to aid undergraduates working for a degree at Seminole State.

Sentry Management celebrates 40 years of outstanding service to Community Associations across the nation by recognizing the high quality education Seminole State College of Florida provides for its students. Initially, Sentry Management's plan was to donate $40,000, however after partnering with the firm of Arias Bosinger and 15 other local companies, it became apparent that the commitment to education would far exceed that sum.

Carlos Arias, partner at Arias Bosinger said he was proud to be a part of this generous donation because he has been impressed at the aptitude for real-world work and problem solving Seminole State graduates posses as a result of their education. "Our desire to see more hard-working individuals in our community encouraged us to contribute to this scholarship fund."

Funding will be awarded in $1000 increments to 75 students in both the general population of Seminole State and to those enrolled in the accounting program. Students will be able to apply for this scholarship online beginning October 1st.

Arias also added that he and Sonia Bosinger, "Are excited to invite the well-qualified graduates of Seminole State College of Florida into the workforce, and extend our best wishes to those completing their studies this academic year."

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Source: Arias Bosinger Contributes to $75,000 Scholarship Fund

More STEM scholarship dollars in Washington state

Microsoft and Steve Ballmer, its former CEO, donated 21 million dollars to fund the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship last month! We have had a difficult time filling job openings in the tech sector here in Washington state, and this, plus the 20 million dollars donated by Gary Rubens back in the spring, will go a long way toward helping train students for those jobs.

The WSOS scholarship program has almost all the funding it needs to reach its goal of being able to send 13,000 students to college over a period of 10 years. It is even looking at increasing the number of scholarships offered each year to reach the 13,000 student goal earlier, by 2021. To date, it has awarded about 5,500 scholarships to students planning to major in science, technology, engineering, math, and health care.

The best news is that home-schoolers are eligible to apply for this scholarship (as long as they have registered their intent to home-school)! If you have a child who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore in or interested in a STEM major, watch for the 2016-2017 application to go up on the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship website on January 4, 2016. Other eligibility requirements include that they must be a Washington state resident, have earned a high school diploma or GED by June 2016, be working toward a four-year degree at an eligible Washington state college or university as a full time student in the fall of 2015. Although community college students planning to transfer into a university degree program can apply, please note that Running Start students in dual enrollment can't take advantage of this scholarship, because Running Start is already subsidized by the state Department of Education.

There is also a family income requirement. While your family's income can't exceed the incomes listed on the WSOS chart, they are based on family size. This is great news, especially for the typically larger sizes that home-school families come in.

If you're looking for more scholarships to add to your child's college scholarship basket, check out Getting the BIG Scholarships (Online Training) for secrets on getting huge, merit-based scholarships.

Source: More STEM scholarship dollars in Washington state

Colleges offer scholarships to students not in US legally

As Juan Constantino approached graduation from St. Joseph High School in 2012, he wasn't sure what his future would hold.

He longed to attend college. But as a youth not in the country legally who moved to South Bend with his parents at age 5, he wasn't eligible for most forms of college aid and his family couldn't afford full tuition.

Then a high school teacher pulled him aside and told him something: Holy Cross College offers some scholarships for students not in the country legally.

That changed everything, said Constantino, 22, who applied for and received a scholarship for full tuition to the four-year private Catholic college. He's now a Holy Cross senior on track to graduate next May.

"It just felt like home," Constantino said, recalling the first time he stepped foot on campus.

Some area colleges, including Holy Cross and Goshen College, have created scholarships specifically to help students not in the country legally who otherwise might be shut out of higher education. The scholarships for students not in the country legally are privately funded.

"Before anyone can make a judgment on undocumented students, they need to hear their story," Constantino said. "I've been here since I was 5."

Constantino also was helped by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a federal program created under the Obama administration that allows some immigrants not in the country legally to work and live in the U.S. for at least two years. Those eligible may request to renew that status every two years.

Holy Cross established its San Juan Diego Scholarships (named after a Catholic saint who was a native of Mexico) in about 2007 primarily to provide college tuition for refugees who had relocated to the South Bend area, said Brother Jesus Alonso, the college's vice president for strategic initiatives.

The scholarships, two a year, are now offered to accepted students who are eligible for DACA status. The scholarship covers the majority of college tuition for up to four years. Eight students — all from South Bend — are now attending Holy Cross on the scholarships, which are funded by the college.

The program fits in with the college's Catholic mission, Alonso said. The mission statement says, in part, that Holy Cross seeks to "educate and form global citizens."

"The Catholic Church mission challenges us to help others," including the poor, Alonso said. All students, including undocumented students, are part of that global community, he said.

Holy Cross hasn't received any negative reaction to the scholarship program, he said.

Juan Diego scholars must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.0, provide 13 hours of service per week on campus and participate in campus activities.

Constantino learned at a young age that he wasn't supposed to mention to anyone that he was born in Mexico. He attended Kennedy, Coquillard and Dickinson schools in South Bend, then St. Joseph High School.

During his teen years, one by one, his friends got their driver's licenses. Because he was not in the country legally Constantino couldn't apply for a license. "I didn't tell anyone why I didn't get a driver's license," he said.

He sometimes drove anyhow. Once, driving to pick up his older brother from work, Constantino got stopped by a police officer for having a burned-out headlight. The officer gave him a ticket for driving without a license, and he had to hire a lawyer and pay a $300 fine.

The second time he got stopped while driving, Constantino was arrested and taken to the Mishawaka police station, and he paid another fine.

Constantino was born in Madero, a city in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the Gulf coast. In Mexico, the family lived in a cinderblock house without electricity or running water, he said. Their shower was water from a bucket, with water hauled from nearby lakes and streams.

In search of a better life, his parents brought him and his brother across the border into Brownsville, Texas, when they were young children.

Eventually, the family relocated to South Bend. They learned English quickly. The children were told to say they were born in South Bend "just so we wouldn't get in trouble," Constantino recalled.

At Holy Cross, he's a theology and communications major, with minors in marketing and global perspectives. Constantino worked for a time in the admissions office and now works in the development office. After he graduates, he'd like to find a job in development, either for Holy Cross or another institution.

"This school has created opportunities for me and other students," Constantino said. "If I went to Mexico, it would be like a foreign country."

After Constantino was approved for DACA, he was legally able to obtain a driver's license and a Social Security number. "If DACA is eliminated, I would be out of luck," he said.

Constantino's older brother also is DACA-approved. His younger brothers — ages 15, 11 and 9 — are U.S. citizens, having been born in the United States.

At Indiana's public colleges — including all campuses of Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College — students not in the country legally are ineligible for in-state tuition rates or any state- or federal-funded financial aid, under a state law passed in 2011. The measure passed with a vote of 75-14 in the House and 38-12 in the Senate, and was signed into law by then-Gov. Mitch Daniels, who is now president of Purdue University. Students not in the country legally may apply to and attend Indiana public colleges, but they must pay out-of-state tuition rates and any tuition aid must be from private sources.

A few states, including California and Texas, have made immigrants not in the country legally eligible for state financial aid programs. More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey, Texas and California, allow students not in the country legally who attended in-state high schools to pay the same price at public colleges as legal residents of the state, the New York Times reported this year.

Private colleges have more leeway in assisting students not in the country legally.

Goshen College has awarded its Dream Scholarship for students not in the country legally since about 2008. It is awarded to one student a year in recognition of leadership potential and commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship is up to full tuition and is renewable for a total of eight semesters based on academic performance and program participation, which means about four enrolled students at a time are attending through Dream Scholarships. The scholarship is primarily funded through the college's operating budget and through designated gifts by donors, college spokeswoman Jodi Beyeler said.

Most Dream Scholarship recipients have been from north-central Indiana, but the scholarship is available to students from anywhere in the country.

Beyeler said she knows of no negative feedback Goshen College has received for providing scholarships to students not in the country legally. The scholarship is awarded in a manner similar to how the college provides aid to international students who aren't eligible for federal or state aid, she said.

The University of Notre Dame in 2013 changed its policy to allow for admission of students not in the country legally. Notre Dame doesn't release data on the number of such students enrolled. The university doesn't offer scholarships specifically for students, but those students have access to college-funded financial aid.

Saint Mary's and Bethel colleges also accept applications from students not in the country legally. Students accepted have the same access to college-funded financial aid as other admitted students.

Holy Cross also recently formed a partnership with the Chicago-based Noble Network of Charter Schools to enroll immigrants drawn from the network's 16 campuses. That partnership is funding scholarships of up to $12,000 a year for Noble Network graduates who attend Holy Cross College.

Alonso, the Holy Cross administrator, encourages students not in the country legally to contact the college. "We encourage them to apply to Holy Cross, because we provide significant aid for students who are in that situation. If they are a good fit, we will do our best to make college affordable," he said.

Constantino said he's spoken openly with classmates and as part of panel discussions about the scholarship that is paying for his college education. There have been some classroom discussions about the topic. "There have been some heated discussions," he said.

He said no one has openly criticized him for receiving a college scholarship as a student not in the country legally. "I'd be open to the conversation," he said.

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Source: South Bend Tribune, http://bit.ly/1KPQTWC

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Information from: South Bend Tribune, http://www.southbendtribune.com

This is an AP-Indiana Exchange story offered by the South Bend Tribune.

Source: Colleges offer scholarships to students not in US legally

Zoetis Kicks Off Scholarship Program to Support Exceptional Veterinary Students

Today, Zoetis joined the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) to kick-off of the 2016 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Beginning today through November 30, second- and third-year veterinary students are encouraged to apply at VetVance®, a free online resource for students and recent graduates. Each scholarship is $2,000 and applicable to the upcoming 2016-2017 school term.

Today, Zoetis joined the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) to kick-off of the 2016 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Beginning today through November 30, second- and third-year veterinary students are encouraged to apply at VetVance®, a free online resource for students and recent graduates. Each scholarship is $2,000 and applicable to the upcoming 2016-2017 school term.

"At Zoetis, we understand the importance of veterinary medicine and are passionate about supporting the profession," said Dr. Christine Jenkins, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer, Zoetis in the U.S. "The majority of veterinary students finance their education through loans, which can create an increasingly large amount of stress and debt. We're proud to partner with the AAVMC once again, to host our annual scholarship program. This assistance can help alleviate some of this financial burden and allow new veterinarians to focus on starting their careers and caring for animals."

According to a survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association, a new veterinary school graduate can incur an average educational debt of approximately $135,283.[1] If veterinary school expenses follow current trends, its estimated that a 2017 graduate would have a projected debt of more than $200,000.[2] Since its inception in 2010, the Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship program has provided more than $4.5 million to more than 2,000 veterinary students at accredited schools in the United States and the Caribbean.

This year's program, much like previous years, will award scholarships to students in all areas of professional interest, including food animal medicine, small animal clinical medicine, research, government services, public health, and organized veterinary medicine. Eligible criteria include academic excellence, financial need, diversity, sustainability, leadership and career path.

"The AAVMC is committed to promoting leadership and career development among current veterinary students and graduates," said Dr. Andrew Maccabe, Executive Director of the AAVMC. "Our relationship with Zoetis through this annual scholarship program has enabled us to lend some support to exceptional, promising veterinary students as they embark on a path toward career success."

To learn more about the Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program or to apply for a scholarship, please login into VetVance® or visit www.vetvance.com/opportunities to get started.

VetVance® and this scholarship program are part of the Zoetis Commitment to Veterinarians™ platform, which offers support through training and education, research and development, investing in the future of the veterinary profession, and philanthropy.

About Zoetis

Zoetis (zô-EH-tis) is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 60 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. In 2014, the company generated annual revenue of $4.8 billion. With approximately 10,000 employees worldwide at the beginning of 2015, Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in 120 countries. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.

About AAVMC

The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect and improve the health and welfare of animals, people and the environment by advancing academic veterinary medicine. Its members include 49 veterinary medical colleges throughout the world. www.aavmc.org

REFERENCES

[1] 2015 AVMA Report on Veterinary Debt and Income: Veterinary Economics Division, American Veterinary Medical Association, April 2015, p. 19.[2] VIN Foundation; http://iwanttobeaveterinarian.org

ELIGIBILITY

[1] Applications will be accepted via VetVance® beginning October 2, 2015 through November 30, 2015. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the 2016 SAVMA Symposium - March 17-19, 2016 held at Iowa State University.[2] Award eligibility is also subject to the guidelines established by individual schools. AAVMC will provide the list of potential recipients to the colleges for review and approval before final scholarship recipients are chosen.

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Source: Zoetis Kicks Off Scholarship Program to Support Exceptional Veterinary Students

Scholarship available for students interested in becoming lawyers

10/1/2015 7:29:00 AMScholarship available for students interested in becoming lawyersThe Oneida-Vilas-Forest County Bar Association has announced it will award a scholarship this fall to an individual pursuing an education in law, according to Tom Lawrence of Minocqua, chairman of the Association's scholarship committee.

"We have had outstanding candidates for this scholarship in past years and expect to see a number of highly qualified applicants again this year," said Lawrence. "It gives us great pleasure as an Association to help a young person from our area gain entry to our profession."

The scholarship will be awarded on a combination of past and potential academic performance, financial need, course of study and residence in or significant connections to Oneida, Vilas or Forest counties.

Persons interested should apply for the scholarship by sending a letter and resume to Lawrence & Tyler, S.C., 8617 Hwy. 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54548; or by email to telawren ce@lawtyler.com. Questions about the scholarship may be directed to Mr. Lawrence or to the other scholarship committee members, Todd McEldowney of Rhinelander, Bill Doerr of Eagle River or John Danner of Minocqua.

Applications must be received by Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. The scholarship recipient is scheduled to be determined at the Association's Nov. 18, 2015 meeting and awarded at the Jan. 29, 2016 meeting.

Source: Scholarship available for students interested in becoming lawyers