RM50,000 boost for SEJ Scholarship

PETALING JAYA: In less than a month, funds for the Soo Ewe Jin Scholarship grew from RM50,000 to nearly RM300,000, thanks to generous donors and strong supporters of the late columnist.

Negri Sembilan-based property developer Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd is the latest donor to support the revolving fund with a sum of RM50,000.

This makes it the first corporate body to come forward with pre­vious contributions made by individuals and a public university.

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd chairman Datuk Mohamad Haslah Mohamad Amin said the move was in line with the company's long-term mission to support education.

"We fully support and applaud the initiative by The Star through the Soo Ewe Jin Scholarship, which is aimed at nurturing fresh talents in journalism," he said during a mock cheque presentation ceremony at Menara Star yesterday.

Also present were Matrix Concepts founder and group mana­ging director Datuk Lee Tian Hock, group deputy managing director Ho Kong Soon and director Datuk K.N. Logendran.

Ewe Jin, 57, was The Star's executive editor. He was best known for his Sunday Starters column which touched the lives of many with its strong message of compassion, kindness and charity.

In November last year, he died after a long battle with cancer.

In his speech, Star Media Group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai admitted to missing Ewe Jin, whom he consi­ders to be his friend and mentor.

"Usually around this time of the year, Ewe Jin and I would sit down and talk about preparations for the National Day and Malaysia Day coverage in line with our mo­deration message.

"Moderation has been our passionate concern, and we will work and plan three months ahead up until National Day on the kind of programmes, campaigns and issues we want to bring up to Malaysians.

"This particular year, I'm doing it alone. I wish I had people around me to share some of my burden," he said.

Wong added that Ewe Jin was a strong advocate for rationality and moderation, and hoped the scholarship could produce more journalists of his calibre.

Ewe Jin's widow Angeline Lim, who was also present, thanked Mat­rix Concepts for the contribution.

"I am really touched by their gesture and hope other corporations can consider contributing as well," she said.

The SEJ scholarship was set up on April 8, with the initial funds being donations collected from Ewe Jin's friends and supporters during his wake.

It is parked under the umbrella of Star Education Fund, as well as Yayasan Universiti Sains Malaysia, and will fund one student pursuing a Bachelor in Communication (Jour­nalism) at USM every year.

Members of the public are invited to support this effort to nurture fresh talent in journalism by contributing to the Soo Ewe Jin Scholarship, via online bank transfer or cheques.

For online transfers, bank into USM's CIMB Bank Berhad account number 98986100800099 via Interbank GIRO transfer and then e-mail a copy of the deposit receipt together with your name, address and the amount donated to both yayasan@usm.my and sejscholarship@thestar.com.my.Contributions by cheque should be made out to Universiti Sains Malaysia. Write 'Soo Ewe Jin Scholarship' on the back of the cheque and send it to: Soo Ewe Jin Scholarship c/o The Star Education Fund, Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Include your name, address and the amount donated so that a receipt may be issued to you by USM.

Donations qualify for tax exemptions. For enquiries, e-mail yayasan@usm.my or sejscholarship@thestar.com.my, or call Yayasan USM at 04-653 6761.

Source: RM50,000 boost for SEJ Scholarship

National FFA awards 1,884 scholarships

INDIANAPOLIS — The National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation have awarded more than $2.7 million in scholarships to 1,884 recipients. This was made possible thanks to the generosity of 115 sponsors.

More than 8,300 students applied online for the scholarships, with many of the applicants being considered for multiple awards. Approximately one in every four students who applied was awarded a scholarship.

The scholarships were available to students pursuing two-year or four-year degrees or vocational programs. The average recipient had a GPA of 3.76 on a 4.0 scale and were in the top 16 percent of their class.

This year marks the 33rd year for the scholarship program, which began in 1984 with 16 scholarships offered. Since then, more than $47 million has been awarded in scholarship funds through the National FFA Organization.

The selection process takes into account the whole student, including FFA involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural experience, community service, leadership skills and academics.

A list of recipients is available on the scholarship results page on FFA.org. Recipients are listed first by the state in which their high school is located, then alphabetically by student last name.

Detailed instructions on how to claim scholarships will be mailed to the recipients in late May. Recipients who have not received instructions by July 1 should email scholarships@ffa.org.

Information for the 2018 scholarship program will be available Nov. 15 on FFA.org.

Source: National FFA awards 1,884 scholarships

Four Northwestern Trojans sign college scholarships, including one to Duke

Miles Mingo scored a full scholarship to run track at Duke University and the major he picked does not disappoint: evolutionary anthropology.

Mingo's family was unsurprisingly thrilled when he landed a full ride.

"No one passed out, no heart attacks," he assured a reporter.

Mingo was one of four Northwestern High student-athletes who sealed their college athletics futures on Wednesday morning in the school's auditorium. Jessica Young (volleyball, Winston-Salem State), Ali Shockley (football, North Greenville) and Austin Hoofnagle (football, Walsh University) all joined Mingo onstage.

Mingo will run the 200 and 400-meters at Duke. He learned about his complicated-sounding field of study from his student host during his official visit to the school. Evolutionary anthropology is part of the pre-medical school track and Mingo wanted to do something different than biology, which the majority of pre-med students pursue. No surprise that Mingo's grades are fantastic. He takes International Baccalaureate classes and has a 4.7 GPA.

Young, the daughter of former Trojans football standout and teacher Benji Young, was won over by Winston-Salem State's campus, especially its breakfast options. She gushed over the omelet she had on her visit and was admittedly a little surprised that a college volleyball opportunity came about. Young found out Winston-Salem State was scouting her last fall and jumped at the chance when they made an offer. She's got a 3.9 GPA and will major in exercise science.

Shockley and Hoofnagle are the seventh and eighth Trojan football players to seal partial or full college scholarships this school year.

Shockley was one of the most sure-handed tacklers in the state last season and he'll get to enhance that reputation with the North Greenville University Crusaders. Shockley plans to major in business management and chose the school over a few other options because of its educational strength. He loved the campus and players and coaches felt like long lost relatives when he visited. Shockley plans to play safety in college but really will line up wherever coaches want him.

Hoofnagle caught one pass in high school football, a touchdown in the 2015 state title game, but he may get more opportunities to do so as a tight end at Ohio-based Walsh University. Hoofnagle liked that the school is Catholic-centered - his preferred version of Christianity - and was shown around the school on his visit by former York Cougars standout Nick Sturgill, who plays at Walsh. Hoofnagle has a 3.8 GPA and chose Walsh over Wingate, Limestone and a few other options.

Source: Four Northwestern Trojans sign college scholarships, including one to Duke

UW Continuum College launches first-ever scholarship program for certificate students

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May 2, 2017

UW Continuum College Vice Provost Rovy Branon, certificate graduate Elizabeth Kennedy, and Senior Director of Marketing & Enrollment Services Risa de Gorgue (left to right)University of Washington

University of Washington Continuum College, which offers 100 certificate programs through UW Professional & Continuing Education (UWPCE), this week launched the UWPCE Certificate Scholarship program to help Washington residents eager to advance their careers through education.

"Our world is changing and education is changing as well," says UW Continuum College Vice Provost Rovy Branon. "Every day, we hear from people who want to keep up with those changes in their lives. At a time when continual learning has never been more critical to people's professional success, our new scholarship program helps ensure that adult learners who struggle to afford continuing education have access to opportunities that can boost their careers and improve their lives," explains Branon. "We are excited to kick-off this new initiative by awarding 10 need-based scholarships for select certificate programs starting this fall."

Chosen for their importance to today's workplace needs, the five scholarship-eligible certificate programs, offered in Seattle, Bellevue and online, are:

Awards will be based on financial need and potential for career impact. Only Washington state residents can apply. Full details on eligibility criteria can be found online.

UW certificate programs prepare thousands of freshly trained employees for in-demand "pathway" jobs — those that require more knowledge and expertise than entry-level jobs and are often a key step on the road to long-lasting leadership roles.

As Branon explains, "By providing scholarships that give access to education that helps advance our students' professional success, we don't just help them — we build a better-educated workforce and stronger community for us all."

That certainly was the case for UW certificate grad Elizabeth Kennedy. She credits continuing education at the UW for helping her get back on track, after she acquired a disability that negatively impacted her career development for years.

"Disability is the one demographic that any of us can fall into at any moment," says Kennedy. "By the time my health started to improve, I'd been left behind in terms of my skills."

So she decided to boost her career by completing several professional certificates at the UW – including programs in human resources management, nonprofit management and project management. Today, she uses what she learned to help create opportunities for others in underserved communities.

Kennedy is part of a mobile computer lab initiative funded by City of Seattle in collaboration with Full Life Care, to provide access to technology and digital literacy skills for residents of nine Seattle public housing communities. She is also developing a triathlon training program for low-income athletes.

"Education unlocked the potential for me to pursue meaningful work," Kennedy says. "I want others to have this experience too."

The option to make financial gifts or donations to the scholarship fund lets individuals and businesses contribute to the growth of the program, meaning even more opportunities for more people down the road.

"Gifts to our new scholarship program can make a real difference for adult learners who are trying to shape better futures for themselves and their families," says Branon. "Some of these students struggle to afford the full cost of a UW certificate, which can be as much as $4,000."

Branon adds, "With the support of our certificate alumni, employers, staff and community members, we hope to roll out scholarships more broadly across our certificate portfolio to give even wider access to high demand career skills."

To apply for a UWPCE Certificate Scholarship, visit pce.uw.edu/certificate-scholarship. The application deadline is July 10. Donations can be made at Donations can be made at continuum.uw.edu/support-us.

For more information, contact Jo Gubas, UW Continuum College, at jgubas@uw.edu or 206-354-4247.

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Source: UW Continuum College launches first-ever scholarship program for certificate students

Foundation giving $3.5 million to scholarship program

The Battle Creek-based W.K. Kellogg Foundation is giving $3.5 million to the Detroit Promise scholarship program to help high school graduates pay their college tuition.

Scholarships cover tuition and other costs at two-year colleges or four-year universities that are not covered by state and federal grants.

The Kellogg Foundation grant was announced Monday.

The program is open to students in public, charter or private schools. Students must live in Detroit and spend their final two years at high schools in the city. They can attend five participating community colleges or 17 four-year universities.

The program is being administered by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Michigan Education Excellence foundation.

Source: Foundation giving $3.5 million to scholarship program

3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5k Run/Walk/Crawl set for Saturday, July 29th

Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 30th, 2016 the 3nd annual "Be More Like Wade Scholarship" 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Montgomery Central Schools on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 in honor of Wade Morgan. Registration start s at 8:00am and the race is slated for 8:30am.

Tickets can be purchased online at ticketleap. Registration will also take place the day of the race.

All proceeds will be placed in the Scholarship Fund in Wade's memory. Scholarships will be given to graduating Seniors at Montgomery Central High School who demonstrate similar characteristics of #bemorelikeWade.

3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5k Run/Walk/Crawl to take place at Montgomery Central High School on Saturday, July 29th.

Wade exemplified the true meaning of a genuine person by being a selfless individual and always having an optimistic outlook on life.

Because of your donations and participation in last year's 5K, we awarded 8 graduating seniors with $1,000.00 scholarships.

If you are unable to attend this event, donations can also be made at any Cumberland Bank and Trust location. Please make checks payable to "Be More Like Wade".

Please join us after the 5K for the Annual Lone Oak Picnic hosted by the Central Civitan Club. The Central Civitan Club is located off of Hwy 13 on Alonzo Place. Food, live music, silent auction, inflatables, car show, etc.

Children are welcome at this event. Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE! Strollers are also permitted.

Montgomery Central High School is located at 3955 Hwy 48, in Cunningham, TN.

For more information, visit the Facebook page or email Bemorelikewade@gmail.com

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Source: 3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5k Run/Walk/Crawl set for Saturday, July 29th

The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Honors John Pappajohn with 2017 Paradigm Award

Chicago, IL – The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation announced that Mr. John Pappajohn is the 2017 Paradigm Award Honoree. Mr. Pappajohn is an esteemed venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as well as the founder of Equity Dynamics, Inc. and Pappajohn Capital Resources. The Paradigm Award will be presented at the upcoming Awards Ceremony & Gala on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Hilton Chicago. Mr. Pappajohn stated, "I am honored to receive this prestigious award, which represents the very best of young Greek American students."

Mr. Pappajohn is a successful entrepreneur and business leader, and his life represents the importance of education in achieving one's dreams. Mr. Pappajohn immigrated from Greece with his family when he was just nine months old, and he grew up in Mason City, Iowa. His father passed away when John was only sixteen.  After high school, Mr. Pappajohn worked his way through college, and it took him six years to earn his undergraduate degree in business. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1952.

After graduation, Mr. Pappajohn became one of the preeminent, national venture capitalists when he founded Equity Dynamics, Inc., a financial consulting entity, and Pappajohn Capital Resources, a venture capital firm in Des Moines, Iowa. Since then, Mr. Pappajohn has been involved in over one hundred start-ups and over fifty IPOs, and has served as a Director in over forty public companies.

Mr. Pappajohn and his wife, Mary, are passionate philanthropists, and are dedicated to supporting education and the arts. Over the years, they have gifted more than $100 million to various causes, and have been particularly invested in promoting education. The Pappajohns have been integral to the support of business schools, entrepreneurial centers, universities, and scholarship funds across the state of Iowa.

Mr. Pappajohn has also been the recipient of many awards and sat on various boards.  For many years, he has been associated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.; the National Gallery of Art, also in D.C.; and the Whitney Museum, in New York City.  Mr. Pappajohn has also been a recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Award, Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award.  The Pappajohns currently live in Des Moines, Iowa, and have a  daughter and son-in-law,  Ann and R.J. Vassiliou.

The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation is proud to honor Mr. John Pappajohn with the 2017 Paradigm Award. His success in business, dedication to philanthropic endeavors, support for educational causes, and great respect for his Greek heritage make Mr. Pappajohn an ideal example and an inspiring role model for our scholarship recipients. In honor of our forty outstanding Greek American scholarship recipients and our Paradigm Award honoree, we invite you to attend the Awards Ceremony & Gala on Saturday, June 17 at the Hilton Chicago. For additional event details, call (312) 357-6432 or visit www.panhellenicsf.org.

Source: The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Honors John Pappajohn with 2017 Paradigm Award