American Scholarships Info

The McKelvey Scholarships, First Generation Education

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:42:34 +0000

Are you the first in your family to pursue a college education? That gives you a powerful advantage.

You know what it is to make your own success in the world. You dream big and keep your eye on the prize. The McKelvey Foundation celebrates that drive and determination by awarding 125 scholarships to high school seniors who’d be the first in their families to attend college. Dedicated and involved students whose resources may be limited, but whose ambitions are not.

The Foundation will award $12,000 scholarships for qualifying high school seniors to attend ANY four-year college in their home state.
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The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarships

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:33:00 +0000

Andy McKelvey knows what it is to dream big - to have the vision, creativity and drive to convert a new idea into a thriving business. He also knows what it takes to make those dreams a reality.

That’s why the McKelvey Foundation is honored to award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs nationwide who have started their own businesses.

Each scholar will be awarded up to $10,000 per year to attend any four-year college within the United States. Applicants will be required to meet scholarship criteria (below). Winners of the Entrepreneurial Scholarships will enjoy being part of a larger entrepreneurial networking community and will be given the opportunity to meet with other scholars during our summer e-Venture program.
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Western Governors University (WGU) Reservists and National Guard Scholarships

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:31:33 +0000

WGU Reservists and National Guard Scholarship

Western Governors University is pleased to offer the WGU Reservists and National Guard Scholarship. These scholarships are designed to help members of the Reserves and the National Guard attend college online and earn a degree in business, information technology, teacher education, or healthcare.

Who Should Apply
Individuals interested in one of the following programs:

College of Business
College of Information Technology
WGU Teachers College
College of Health Professions (includes nursing)

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Future Leaders Student Scholarship

admin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:58:31 +0000

Future Leaders Fund is an educational international organization. The goal of this scholarship is to find a student who possesses true leadership qualities and has a financial need. We are looking for an individual who wants to make a difference, is not afraid of challenges and is passionate about his/her ideas. The Scholarship amount is $200.
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The Konkel Scholarship Foundation Annual Scholarship Award

admin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:14:14 +0000

The Konkel Scholarship Foundation, Inc. announces its third annual Scholarship Award. This scholarship assistance is to consist of $2,000/yr. for a maximum of 4 consecutive years.

Students eligible for this scholarship are to be members of a senior high school of any Colorado community school district graduating class in good standing, manifesting a sincere desire and qualification for successful completion of a school of higher education, either academic or vocational.
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Master Gardeners 2008-2009 Scholarship, Iowa State University Extension

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:38:09 +0000

The ISU Linn County Extension Master Gardeners Scholarship is available to graduating seniors who are residents of Linn County and who attend high schools in Linn County. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior seeking a degree in the field of horticulture at an Iowa college or university.

The one year Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000.00. To receive this Scholarship the recipient must be officially enrolled at a chosen Iowa college. Half ($500.00) will be awarded at the beginning of the first semester, and the second half ($500.00) will be awarded at the beginning of the second semester. To receive payment the recipient must provide official enrollment status from the college to the Linn County Master Gardeners’ office. The money will be deposited to the recipient’s college financial account.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society-AISES

admin — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:23:32 +0000

AISES administers the following scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year. All required forms may be downloaded in pdf format from the AISES website.

AISES Google Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 15, 2008

New in 2008, the AISES Google Scholarship will fund scholarships awards to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the computer science, computer engineering and management information systems. AISES and Google support the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native students working towards obtaining a degree in the fields computer science and technology so they can obtain the necessary skills to compete in today’s global society.
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Community Science Fellowships and Community Teaching Fellowships

admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:49:21 +0000

The Community Science Fellowship (CSF) and the Community Teaching Fellowship (CTF) was established to provide individuals who wish to exist at the forefront of science education and outreach in relation to population needs and community issues with an opportunity to explore their interests in public education, museum philanthropic efforts, public and social policy, youth development, and science outreach advocacy. The fellowship program concentrates on these areas of informal science education as they impact on problems of our communities and is intended to address rising issues in science education inequity. In addition to building professional qualities and academic qualifications that characterize the best agents of change in our profession, fellows are expected to help shape policies and lead research in cross-cultural and community science. They will be equipped with skills to improve programming for diverse populations in their own communities.
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Science Ambassador Program for Teachers

admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:39:49 +0000

The CDC Office of Workforce and Career Development’s Career Paths to Public Health Program is now accepting applications for the 2008 Science Ambassador Program.

Science Ambassador is an innovative career development opportunity for middle and high school science teachers. Selected teachers attend a 5-day workshop at CDC’s Atlanta offices where public health professionals, including epidemiologists and behavioral scientists, lead discussions on the history of public health and current public health topics. The learning environment is collaborative, and lectures are based on current research and interventions affecting public health worldwide. Previous topics include HIV/AIDS, teen dating violence, environmental lead exposure, and alcohol abuse.
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Collegiate Inventors Competition

admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:30:30 +0000

OBJECTIVES
Introduced in 1990, the Collegiate Inventors Competition has rewarded and encouraged hundreds of students to share their inventive ideas with the world. The Competition promotes exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors and provides a window on the technologies from which society will benefit in the future.
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