Scholarship

Rick Najera Performing Arts and Entertainment Scholarship to be Awarded to College Students

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Thursday, May 3, 2018
Student financial aid, Academia, Scholarship

More than 250 students will receive approximately $300,000 combined in scholarship funds to continue their college education including the Rick Najera Performing Arts and Entertainment Scholarship.

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  • More than 250 students will receive approximately $300,000 combined in scholarship funds to continue their college education including the Rick Najera Performing Arts and Entertainment Scholarship.
  • "Education is the key to all opportunities ahead of these students," said Rick Najera.
  • The Rick Najera Performing Arts and Entertainment Scholarship was created in 2016 to encourage students of all ethnic backgrounds to pursue college degrees in creative arts such as film and television or theatre.
  • This year, three students will receive the Rick Najera Performing Arts and Entertainment Scholarship totaling up to $1600.

Fastweb celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with free Scholarship resources for undergraduate and graduate students

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Education, Fastweb, Scholarship, Scholarships in the United States

Throughout the month, Fastweb will be highlighting scholarship opportunities for Asian-Pacific American Students to help them reach their educational goals and get informed about opportunities to help them pay for their education.

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  • Throughout the month, Fastweb will be highlighting scholarship opportunities for Asian-Pacific American Students to help them reach their educational goals and get informed about opportunities to help them pay for their education.
  • A comprehensive group of scholarship opportunities can be found in Fastweb's resource, Scholarships for Asian Pacific American Students .
  • While students pursue their educational dreams, Fastweb continues to provide valuable information on financial aid and opportunities for minority, and all students.
  • Fastweb continually provides insightful and free online resources to help students find ways to fund their education.

Women In Defense welcomes applicants for Horizons scholarships

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Military industry, Modeling and simulation, National Defense Industrial Association, Ndia, Scholarship, Arlington County, Virginia, Education, Geography of the United States, Human behavior

ARLINGTON, Va., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of dollars await the latest class of candidates for the 2018-19 Horizons Scholarships, Women In Defense announces.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of dollars await the latest class of candidates for the 2018-19 Horizons Scholarships, Women In Defense announces.
  • The nonprofit organization supporting women in national security careers is now taking applicants.
  • Eligible women now may submit their bids for endowments to help them pursue education on a career path in defense or national security.
  • For more information, visit www.ndia.org
    Women In Defense, an NDIA affiliate, supports the advancement and recognition of women in national security.

CITGO Lake Charles Celebrates Black Heritage Festival and Awards Scholarships

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Citgo, Student financial aid, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Scholarship, Westlake High School, Westlake, LOUISIANA, Human behavior, Geography of the United States

LAKE CHARLES, La., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following Black History month in February and in partnership with the Black Heritage Festival, CITGO awarded scholarships to four deserving high school seniors at a special ceremony during the festival.

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  • LAKE CHARLES, La., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Following Black History month in February and in partnership with the Black Heritage Festival, CITGO awarded scholarships to four deserving high school seniors at a special ceremony during the festival.
  • This year's scholarship recipients each received a share of $2,500 to be used towards their college education:
    Xavior Illes of Westlake High School, $500
    The Black Heritage Festival scholarships are an annual endowment provided by CITGO.
  • Selected recipients are chosen based on merit from a variety of applicants judged by the Black Heritage Festival Scholarship Committee.
  • CITGO Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex Vice President and General Manager Jerry Dunn said CITGO is proud to support local students in achieving their dreams.

Banker's Toolbox Announces Winners of Inaugural Certified Financial Crime Specialists (CFCS) Scholarships

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Education, Ethics, Learning, Financial crime, Crime, Scholarship, Professional certification

AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Banker's Toolbox, an innovator in financial crime prevention and leading advocate for continuing education in the industry, announced the recipients of their inaugural Certified Financial Crime Specialists (CFCS) scholarships today.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Banker's Toolbox, an innovator in financial crime prevention and leading advocate for continuing education in the industry, announced the recipients of their inaugural Certified Financial Crime Specialists (CFCS) scholarships today.
  • "One of our recipients, Conner Freeman, said it best when he noted in his application that the field of financial crime management attracts the best and brightest minds.
  • "I believe I will be able to make a tangible difference on the world and our national security through my AML and financial crime expertise with this certification."
  • This is the second batch of scholarships awarded in the program and the first with the Association of Certified Financial Crimes Sepcialists (ACFCS).

WGU Celebrates National Nurses Week with $200,000 in Scholarships

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Online schools, Education, Distance Education Accreditation Commission, Education in Salt Lake City, Western Governors University, Distance education, Salt Lake County, Utah, Scholarship, Nursing, WGU Indiana

Also, in an effort to thank nurses for all they do, WGU is waiving the $65 application fee for those who apply by June 30 using the code: NOWFREE.

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  • Also, in an effort to thank nurses for all they do, WGU is waiving the $65 application fee for those who apply by June 30 using the code: NOWFREE.
  • Each WGU Loves Nurses Scholarship is valued at up to $2,000$500 per six-month term for up to four terms.
  • To be eligible, scholarship applicants must be officially admitted to WGU, complete the scholarship application, and be interviewed by a WGU scholarship counselor.
  • While WGU will award up to 100 scholarships, recipients will be selected based on academic records, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, among other considerations.

Entrepreneur Helps College-Bound Students

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Friday, April 20, 2018
SAT, Scholarship, Education

With college costs steadily rising, students and parents find themselves scrambling for college acceptance and scholarship opportunities, most of which rely on college entrance ACT/SAT scores.

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  • With college costs steadily rising, students and parents find themselves scrambling for college acceptance and scholarship opportunities, most of which rely on college entrance ACT/SAT scores.
  • Yet students often struggle with the daunting 3-hour tests.
  • She found students who 'practiced' test taking and understood the exams' organization outperformed classmates who didn't.
  • As a student's confidence rises, so do their scores," she adds.

RCMP launches scholarship to recognize anti-harassment efforts by post-secondary students

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Government of Canada, Government, Canada, Gendarmerie, Public Safety Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Scholarship

The Troop 17 Scholarship, named in honour of the first troop of women to attend the RCMP Academy and be hired as police officers in the RCMP, will award up to five scholarships in the amount of $1000 annually to college or university students across Canada.

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  • The Troop 17 Scholarship, named in honour of the first troop of women to attend the RCMP Academy and be hired as police officers in the RCMP, will award up to five scholarships in the amount of $1000 annually to college or university students across Canada.
  • "The Troop 17 Scholarship allows us to recognize students who are working towards the same goal as the RCMP to eliminate bullying and harassment from our schools, communities, and workplaces," said RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki.
  • The deadline for applications to the 2018 Troop 17 Scholarship is June 29, 2018 23:59, Pacific Time.
  • More information on the Troop 17 Scholarship, including the eligibility criteria, and how to apply, is available on our website http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/en/news/2018/rcmp-launches-scholarship-recognize-h... .

James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarship open to incoming freshman education majors

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
V-12 Navy College Training Program, Emporia State University, James Patterson, Scholarship, Education, KANSAS, Human behavior

For the fifth year in a row, the Teacher Education Scholarship from international best-selling author James Patterson, will be awarded to six incoming freshmen in education.

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  • For the fifth year in a row, the Teacher Education Scholarship from international best-selling author James Patterson, will be awarded to six incoming freshmen in education.
  • The Patterson Family Foundation provides funding for James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships at 21 colleges and universities.
  • "Mr. Patterson has recognized Emporia State University's 155-year commitment to preparing outstanding teachers through his generosity funding 16 teacher education scholarships, six of which are available to incoming freshmen teacher education majors for the 2018-2019 academic year," said Ken Weaver, dean of The Teachers College.
  • Recipients of the Patterson Scholarship must graduate from ESU with a Bachelor of Science in Education in order to remain eligible for the scholarship.