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provide additional scholarships. In our experience, most students receive these outside scholarships from organizations within their home communities. For this reason, we encourage you to check with your high school, local civic organizations and religious institutions to see what scholarships are available.
You may also want to perform a Scholarship Search using fastWEB, a free scholarship search database. Competition for scholarships identified through fastWEB will be more severe since many of these scholarships are available on a state or national level. To follow is a partial list of scholarships for which you may qualify. _______________________________________________________________________
American Water Works Association Pennsylvania Section
David A. Long Scholarship The Pennsylvania Section of the AWWA encourages study in the fields related to the water supply industry and financially supports students who have demonstrated academic excellence and good citizenhip in persuing this goal. A $2,000 award will be provided in the Spring of 2010. Depending on availability, the recipient will be publicly recognized at the Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Section of the American Water Works Association in May 2010 Eligibility You are eligible to apply if: - you have completed one semester of your junior year or you are a college senior or graduate level student - you are persuing, or plannig to perse, a degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, busines administration, or other field which may lead to a career in the water supply industry - you are attending a Pennsylvania college or maintain a permanenet residence in Pennsylvania Entry Requirements Applicants must submit: - An official application form - A resume, including work experience, extraciricular activities amd awards (maximum two (2) pages)
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary education - Two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a college professor and one from a water industry professional (if you need a local contact, call the PA AWWA Section at (717) 774-8870 - A proposed plan of study Time Schedule Complete application for the Pennsylvania Section scholarship must be received no later than February 5, 2010. Recipients will be notified by April 9, 2010. Selection Criteria The Scholarship Comittee of the Pennsylvania Section AWWA, will evaluate the applicants and select the recipient based on: - The quality of the applicant's record
- Potential to provide leadership in the field of water supply treatment The American Water Works Association, Pennsylvania Section, reserves the right not to make an award for any year in which an outstanding candidate is not identified.
For additional information:
PA-American Water Works Association
PO Box D, New Cumberland, PA 17070 Phone: (717) 774-8870 Fax: (717) 774-0288 Email: paawwa@paawwa.org _______________________________________________________________________ Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)
The MMMF is an outreach program of the World Bank Family Network. The fund provides financial assistance to women from developing countries during their studies in the United States or Canada. The MMMF annually awards about six to ten grants of approximately $12,000 each. Country Eligibility List 2010-2011 Academic Year 1. The Application Form must be filled out online.
2. Personal Statement Form consists of several questions and an essay.
3. Two Recommendation Forms must be completed online (www.mmmf-grants.org see the application package requirements).
a. Both must come from professors or supervisors.
b. One form must be from a professor at your current institution and the other may be from your country.
c. One professor or supervisor must have known you for at least two semesters or one year.
*Additional recommendations will be discarded.
4. Official Estimate of Expenses for Foreign Students. This document is available from the Foreign Student Advisor or Financial Aid Advisor of your institution. Highlight on the official university document the information that applies to you.
5. Recent Transcript and Registration. Transcripts are available from the Registrar’s Office. Please send us your most recent transcript and a copy of your fall registration.
6. Copy of your Visa. 7. Copy of your I-20 or Study Permit.
CONDITIONS ON ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT 1. If an MMMF grant recipient receives a grant from the World Bank Graduate Scholarship program in the same calendar year she receives an MMMF grant, her MMMF grant shall be rescinded.
2. The MMMF expects the grant recipients to return to their home countries or another developing country within approximately two years after receiving their grants and then to perform at least two years of service in her country or another developing country. As a condition of the grant, the recipient will agree to make a contribution to the MMMF of the full amount of her grant if:
Please also note that grant funds that are used for expenses that are not required for enrollment (e.g. room, board, travel, research, child care, etc.) are generally subject to US/Canada tax and income tax withholding, even for non-US/Canada nationals. Only tuition and related expenses (e.g., tuition, required fees, books, supplies, etc.) are exempt from US/Canada tax and withholding. The tax treatment of grant funds may be affected, by the terms of a tax treaty between the recipient’s home country and the United States/Canada. For your specific tax responsibility, contact your advisor or your institution’s financial office.
MMMF grant payments will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s institution around June 1. Grant funds may not be used to repay debts or loans.
________________________________________________________________________ Scholarship for Study Abroad
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Scholarships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their study abroad program, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.
For complete details and online application, see Boren.Awards.org. Deadline for application is February 10, 2010. Applicants are required to have campus affiliation and support. Contact godlove.fonjweng@wilkes.edu or james.merryman@wilkes.edu . Wilkes has a solid track record for winning Boren awards. Deadline: February 10, 2010 Contact: godlove.fonjweng@wilkes.edu OR james.merryman@wilkes.edu ______________________________________________________________________________ Fallen Officers Remembered: Rodney Pocceschi Memorial Scholarship A scholarship in the honor of Pittston Area High School Graduate Rodney Pocceschi, the scholarship awards $500 dollars to a student looking to study Criminal Justice.
To apply:
1. Applicant must be a high school senior or currently attending college
2. Applicant must be pursuing degree in Criminal Justice.
Scholarship will be: One recipient to be awarded $500 scholarship payable to recipient and college. Application must show that criminal justice major/courses are being taken. Scholarship will be awarded upon submittion of this requirement. Deadline: April 1st, 2010
Download application here. Mail completed applications to:
Fallen Officers Remembered
POB 2299
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.
OR
Fax the application to 570-477-1260
OR
Email the application to faloffrem@aol.com
_________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Be a resident of York County, PA
2. Be currently engaged in an educational pursuit with a goal of working with persons with intellectual disabilities. The student may also currently be working with persons with intellectual disabilities. 3. Be able to show a demonstrated need for tuition assistance. Applications must be recieved or postmarked no later than June 6, 2010. A scholarship of up to $750 dollars will be awarded August 2010.
Click here to download an application.
________________________________________________________ACEC/PA
American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania The ACEC/PA is offering at least one $4,000 scholarship, with the possibility of more. To qualify you must: 1. be a U.S. Citizen
2. be a full-time student working toward a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering program 3. meet one or more of the following criteria * attend a college in PA
* be a PA resident * serve /have served as an intern with ta PA office of an ACEC/PA member firm Please complete the application and mail it with your transcripts to: ACEC/PA 2040 Linglestown Road Suite 200 Harrisburg, PA 17110 ___________________________________________________
Scholarships from Sallie May
Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded $14.3 million in scholarships to help more than 5,700 students enroll in college. For more information on Sallie May Scholarships, click here. ___________________________________________________
Hispanic College Fund
Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $1.8 million to over 615 students nationwide. HCF Scholars not only benefit from funding, but also from joining a powerful network of HCF Scholars, corporate executives and government leaders vested in developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals. Click here for more information ___________________________________________________
The World Nomads Podcast Documentary Scholarship The World Nomads Podcast Documentary Scholarship will send a student on assignment to a remote part of Cambodia to visit a Fred Hollows eye camp with unique access to interview the doctors, staff and local villagers. Under the mentorship of ABC radio journalist Tim Latham, the student will have the opportunity to create their own 15 minute podcast documentary. World Nomads is passionate about travel and this is the third in our series of educational travel scholarships. To date, we have sent students on a Film Documentary Scholarship to build a primary school in Laipikia region of Kenya and on a Travel Photography Scholarship to Arnhem Land in Australia to attend the indigenous Garma Festival with stunning results.
We are working with key industry partners such as Lonely Planet and National Geographic to make these scholarship opportunities the best in their field. We would appreciate you forwarding this information on to your students (communications/ journalism/media/arts/radio) and lecturers, and also ask that you upload the opportunity onto the relevant section of your website which promotes external opportunities, and of course any other internal marketing platforms you have available. World Nomads will be offering 4 travel related Scholarships annually and we warmly welcome any feedback or thoughts you might have about our program. Please don't hesitate to contact me should you require further information. Kind regards, Amanda Byrne Global Programs Manager The World Nomads Group Limited Email: amanda@worldnomads.com Web: www.worldnomads.com ___________________________________________________
The McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors
The McLean Scholarship for Nursing or Physician Assistant Majors is provided through the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). The McLean Contributionship established a generous endowment in 1998 to help full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in a Nursing or Physician’s Assistant program. Click here for more information. ___________________________________________________ The Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Scholarship for Diversity in Engineering & Information Technology
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. The company is the largest global supplier of electronic materials, hydrogen, helium and select performance chemicals. Founded in 1940, Air Products is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $10 billion and operations in over 40 countries, the company's 20,000 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. Click here for more information. ___________________________________________________ The Commonwealth “Good Citizen” Scholarship
The Good Citizen Scholarship is made possible by two endowments established at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. These scholarships are reserved for students who have shown an extraordinary commitment to community service and who have demonstrated creativity in shaping their volunteer activities. The selection committee takes great pleasure in choosing scholarship recipients from among the wonderfully talented, caring students attending our member institutions. Each year the choices are difficult, but the results – empowering students to serve their communities – are well worth the effort. Click here for more information. ___________________________________________________
iModule Scholarship Program
The iModules Scholarship Program was established in March 2008 to support education. The goal of this program is to reward students with a financial scholarship to assist them in their education pursuit. This program is for prospective and current students in both the secondary (high school) and higher education (college or post graduate) field of study. Application deadline is April 30th. Winning students will be notified by May 1st of each year to assist in upcoming semester planning. Click here for more information. ___________________________________________________
The Rose Brader Scholarship Fund
Allied Services has announced the Rose Brader Scholarship Fund. There are three scholarships: one $1,000 and two $500.00 to Luzerne county residents who are pursuing an education in Physical Therapy, Ocupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or Speech Therapy at an undergraduate or graduate level and to nurses seeking advanced education and certification in rehabilitation medicine. The scholarships can be used towards tuition or course-related expenses. Applicants must be residents of Luzerne County, a senior in high school and a candidate for a bachelor, master's degree or post graduate studies in the areas mentioned above. Contact the community service office for more information at community.service@wilkes.edu. ___________________________________________________ Undergraduate Academic Computer Science/Computer Engineering Scholarship
$1,000 awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming and information technology management. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a Computer Science/Computer Engineering related program including:
* Computer Science (Associate Degree Level or Higher)
* Computer Engineering (Associate Degree Level or Higher) * Computer Information Systems (Associate Degree Level or Higher) * Software Engineering (Associate Degree Level or Higher) * Information Technology Management (Associate Degree Level or Higher) * Networking Technology (Associate Degree Level or Higher) * Database Management (Associate Degree Level or Higher) * Computer Programming (Associate Degree Level or Higher) Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. Degree level and financial need will not be considered. Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
* Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year * Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed How to Apply: 1. Download the PDF application. (You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the application)
2. Complete all the required information in the PDF (You do not need to print the application) 3. Click File -> Save As... and name your file Lastname-Firstname-scholarship.pdf Ex: John Doe, Doe-John-scholarship.pdf 4. Submit the application via email to scholarship@education-portal.com scholarship@education-portal.com ___________________________________________________
The Alumni Association Scholarship
Did one of your parents or grandparents graduate from Wilkes? If so, you are eligible to apply for the Alumni Association Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a legacy student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is in early March each year. Students may apply during their sophomore or junior year. A committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors selects each year’s recipient. Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations with questions or for more information about this scholarship at alumni@wilkes.edu. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ ACEC/PA The ACEC/PA is offering at least one $4,000 scholarship, with the possibility of more. To qualify you must: 1. be a U.S. Citizen
Please complete the application and mail it with your transcripts to: ACEC/PA ___________________________________________________ Scholarships from Sallie May Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded $14.3 million in scholarships to help more than 5,700 students enroll in college. For more information on Sallie May Scholarships, click here.
Hispanic College Fund Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $1.8 million to over 615 students nationwide. HCF Scholars not only benefit from funding, but also from joining a powerful network of HCF Scholars, corporate executives and government leaders vested in developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals. Click here for more information ___________________________________________________ WTS Philadelphia Scholarship
The WTS Philadelphia Chapter is once again inviting students to apply for a scholarship to pursue studies in transportation. The The competition is open to women with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who plan to pursue a career in transportation and who are currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation-related field such as engineering, planning, finance or logistics. A copy each of the Graduate and Undergraduate applications are attached, along with the descriptions of the scholarships and a cover letter with contact information for the applicants. We ask your assistance with getting these applications in the hands of qualified students. The deadline for submission is October 15, 2008 and the scholarships will be awarded in December. Please do not hesitate to call on Kathi or Patti with any questions or suggestions you might have. Thank you for your time and your continuing support for WTS Philadelphia Chapter Scholarship Committee. Scholarship Description Please don't hesitate to contact me should you require further information. David L. Long Scholarship Here are important documents you will need to qualify: ___________________________________________________ 2008 Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund. NSPA Broadcast Email Service Please know that all applicants will be reviewed for eligibility and awarded on a first come first serve basis. ACEC/PA Scholarship The American Council of Engineering Companies/Pennsylvania is beginning its Annual Scholarship Competition. To be eligible for the ACEC/PA Scholarship, students must be: The scholarship program begins at the state level. The Pennsylvania Scholarship winner will then be eligible to compete for a national scholarship from the American Council of Engineering Companies. The completed application must be sent directly to ACEC/PA. Copies of the application can be downloaded from the ACEC/PA website at www.acepa.org. Applications received after December 3, 2007 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. You are encouraged to enter ACEC/PA’s Annual Scholarship Award Competition. Every year, ACEC/PA awards the Scholarship winner at least $2,000 for academic and extra-curricular achievements. It could be you! The Buxmont Chapter of The Buxmont Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society Of Public Accountants is extremely proud to offer four (4) $2,000.00, scholarships to qualified accounting majors with permanent addresses in Bucks or Montgomery counties. The applicants must be full time students, entering their Junior or Senior year, in the Fall of 2008. Further qualifications are; a "B" or better cumulative and Accounting Grade Point Averages, an essay of approximately 150 words explaining why the student chose accounting as a profession, a letter of recommendation from one of the student's accounting professors or instructors, and a copy of the applicant's most recent transcript. All applications and attachments must be received by May 16, 2008. My address is 1121 Sterling Street Warwick, Pa. 18974. An application can be obtained at www.pspabuxmont.org/scholarshipapplication.pdf. Awards will be presented at our June 2008, monthly dinner meeting, with the students and their parents as our guests. If there are any questions, I can be contacted at 215-675-0262. Our chapter web site is www.pspabuxmont.org ___________________________________________________ The McLean Scholarship for Nursing or Physician Assistant Majors is provided through the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). The McLean Contributionship established a generous endowment in 1998 to help full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in a Nursing or Physician’s Assistant program. Click here for more information. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. The company is the largest global supplier of electronic materials, hydrogen, helium and select performance chemicals. Founded in 1940, Air Products is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $10 billion and operations in over 40 countries, the company's 20,000 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. Click here for more information. The Good Citizen Scholarship is made possible by two endowments established at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. These scholarships are reserved for students who have shown an extraordinary commitment to community service and who have demonstrated creativity in shaping their volunteer activities. The selection committee takes great pleasure in choosing scholarship recipients from among the wonderfully talented, caring students attending our member institutions. Each year the choices are difficult, but the results – empowering students to serve their communities – are well worth the effort. Click here for more information. iModule Scholarship Program The iModules Scholarship Program was established in March 2008 to support education. The goal of this program is to reward students with a financial scholarship to assist them in their education pursuit. This program is for prospective and current students in both the secondary (high school) and higher education (college or post graduate) field of study. Application deadline is April 30th. Winning students will be notified by May 1st of each year to assist in upcoming semester planning. Click here for more information. ___________________________________________________ The Rose Brader Scholarship Fund
Allied Services has announced the Rose Brader Scholarship Fund. There are three scholarships: one $1,000 and two $500.00 to Luzerne county residents who are pursuing an education in Physical Therapy, Ocupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or Speech Therapy at an undergraduate or graduate level and to nurses seeking advanced education and certification in rehabilitation medicine. The scholarships can be used towards tuition or course-related expenses. Applicants must be residents of Luzerne County, a senior in high school and a candidate for a bachelor, master's degree or post graduate studies in the areas mentioned above. Contact the community service office for more information at community.service@wilkes.edu.
Undergraduate Academic Computer Science/Computer Engineering Scholarship $1,000 awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming and information technology management. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a Computer Science/Computer Engineering related program including:
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. Degree level and financial need will not be considered. Requirements:
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