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07.20.10 | New Scholarships Alert!

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi all! Hope you are enjoying you week. It is time for another New Scholarships Alert! Keep reading to see if you might qualify for any of these new awards.

The first scholarship I have for you comes from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. The African American Achievement Scholarship is awarded to African Americans students who reside in the state of Massachusetts and plan to attend a four-year college or university.

The next scholarship is the Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program. These awards are offered to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. There are four different scholarships offered through this program and applicants may only apply for one of the four.

The final scholarship is the Dr. Marie E. Zarkrzewski Medical Scholarship. This program provides scholarships for female student of Polish descent who are entering a year of M.D. studies. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Financial need is considered and preference is given to residents of Massachusetts.

That is all I have for today! Don’t forget that it is never too early to start earning points and entering them into the September 15, $10,000 Scholarship Drawing sponsored by PrivateStudentLoans.com, a service of Student Loan Network.

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07.13.10 | New Scholarships Alert!

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi there scholarship seekers! I hope your week is going well and that your summer jobs are keeping you busy. Are you finding any time to search for scholarships? If not, I am going to tell you about a few right now.

The first scholarship that I want to tell you about today is called The Susan Fund. The Susan Fund awards scholarships to current residents of Fairfield County, Connecticut who have been diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives. Recipients must be students who are planning to attend an institution of higher education.

The second scholarship is the Patty and Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors from the state of Rhode Island, whose parents did not graduate from college. These students must demonstrate financial need and must be accepted to or enrolled at an accredited college or university.

The final scholarship is the Michele Marks-McCormick Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Michele Marks-McCormick, an American pilot and flight instructor who lost her life in a plane crash in 2005. The recipient of this scholarships must be a licensed pilot.

That is all I have for today! Be sure to check out all of the new scholarships on StudentScholarshipSearch.com. We are also giving away up to $8,500 in scholarships this month on ScholarshipPoints.com. Login now to enter one of our sponsored scholarships or the July 2010 $1,000 Free College Scholarship to be drawn on August 1st! Good luck to all.

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07.07.10 | New Scholarships Alert!

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi all! I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. As you start your week of scholarship searching, I have a few to get you started.

The first scholarship program I have to tell you about is the MassMutual Scholars – Career Pathways Program. This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from Hampden County, MA and Hartford County, CT who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in business, finance, or information technology. Recipients will participate in readiness programs where they will have the opportunity to network with MassMutual professionals.

The second scholarship I have for you is the New Hampshire Food Industry Education Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a student employed by a company that is a member of the New Hampshire Grocers Association. Students who have parents who are employed by members of the association are also eligible.

The final scholarship for today is the Christa McAuliffe Field of Education Scholarship. This scholarship is for New Hampshire residents entering a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in education.

That is all for now. Stay tuned for more new scholarships next week. Good luck to everyone!

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06.29.10 | New Scholarships Alert!

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi all! Hope everyone is keeping cool in the heat of summer. As you’re enjoying your air conditioned room, why not take some time to search for scholarships? Here are a few to get you started.

The first scholarship I want to tell you about is for Early Childhood Education professionals. The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program was designed to provide financial assistance to currently employed early childhood teachers who enroll in an associate or bachelor degree program in Early Childhood Education or related fields.

The second scholarship I have today is for residents of Maine. The George J. Mitchell Scholarship was created to expand and improve opportunities for the education of young people in Maine, primarily at higher education institutions within the state. The best part about this scholarship is that it is awarded to a graduating senior from every public high school in Maine.

The final scholarship is the Math and Science Teachers Scholarship Program for Massachusetts public school teachers. This scholarship provides financial assistance for coursework leading to the initial educator license in a Mathematics or Science field for teachers who are currently employed in Massachusetts public schools and teaching Mathematics or Science courses.

That is all for today. Don’t forget that you still have a few more days to earn scholarship points and enter this month’s scholarship drawings. There is $8,000 in scholarship money available! This includes the seven sponsored scholarships and the June $1,000 Free College Scholarship. The winners will be posted on July 1st!

06.22.10 | New Scholarships Alert! 6/22/2010

Posted in New Scholarships by Evan Jacobs

Summer scholarship searchHello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful summer weather and settling into your breaks and/or classes. As I’m sure you know, just because the sun is out and the beach is tempting doesn’t mean that tons of new scholarships aren’t launching online! Here are some highlights to start your season off right:

Amplify Credit Union Scholarship — This is definitely a fun one. Instead of writing an essay, how would you like to create a video entry? Amplify Credit Union is calling for students to submit a short video (2 minutes) or essay that explains why you think you should win the prize ($7,500!). Once the submission deadline is over, there is a voting period and the winner is chosen. Extra points will be given for creativity, music, choreography, style, and use of the Amplify logo.

Educational Research Center of America Community Contribution Scholarship — ERCA is a non-profit corporation that awards student scholarships and conducts voluntary surveys of high school and middle school students throughout the United States. ERCA provided a minimum of 25 scholarships per year to deserving high schools students.

Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship — NBAA and Conklin & de Decker annually award $5,000 to a student who is officially enrolled in an aviation management program at a University Aviation Association member school.

Thanks for reading! We’re always on the hunt for new scholarships and post them daily on www.StudentScholarshipSearch.com. If you find a good one, post it for everyone to see on our scholarships forum!

06.08.10 | New Scholarships Alert

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi there scholarship seekers! As you ease into summer break, I am sure you are all finding a little bit more time to search and apply for scholarships. This week I have a few scholarships to help get you started!

The first scholarship I want to tell you about today is the Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to a deserving student with a family history of migrating for employment in agriculture. The student chosen to receive this scholarship must have already completed one year of college. If you fit this description, it would definitely be worth checking out.

The second scholarship is the Community Contribution Scholarship from the Educational Research Center of America (ERCA). ERCA is a non-profit corporation that awards student scholarships and conducts voluntary surveys of high school and middle school students throughout the United States. ERCA provides a minimum of 25 scholarships per year to deserving high school students.

The final scholarship is the 2010 Independence Day Scholarship Contest. This is an essay contest on the theme “Freedom Isn’t Free.” The winner of this essay contest will receive a $5,000 scholarship for college, $500 for their school and $250 for their class. That is a total value of $5,750.

That is all for today folks! Do not forget that we post new scholarships every day on StudentScholarshipSearch.com. Also, the June 2010 $10,000 Scholarship Drawing is now just one week away! Make sure you enter your scholarship points into the drawing by Monday, June 14th at midnight. Good luck!

06.02.10 | Aviation Scholarships

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Recently I came across a great group of aviation scholarships being offered by the National Business Aviation Association. This organization is giving away tens of thousands of dollars to students pursuing careers in aviation-related fields. Here is a run-down on what they are offering…

Nordam Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the NORDAM Group annually award $2,500 to an undergraduate who is officially enrolled as an aerospace engineering or aeronautical system maintenance engineering major at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Lawrence Ginocchino Aviation Scholarship – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the family and friends of Lawrence Ginocchio annually award $5,000 to each of five students who are officially enrolled at NBAA/University Aviation Association (UAA)-member institutions.

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annually awards $2,500 to each of two applicants pursuing careers as maintenance technicians.

Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and Conklin & de Decker annually award $5,000 to a student who is officially enrolled in an aviation management program at a University Aviation Association member school.

Don’t forget to check out all of the new scholarships posted to Student Scholarship Search every day! Also, our June $10,000 Scholarship Drawing is now just two weeks away so keep earning scholarship points and entering them for chances to win! Good luck with your continued scholarship search!

05.27.10 | New Scholarships Alert

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi all! We have almost made it to the long holiday weekend! Hope everyone has fun plans. Before they start, how about applying for a few scholarships? I have a few great suggestions for you today!

The first scholarship is the Wendy’s High School Heisman scholarship. For the past 16 years, Wendy’s Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. This award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Eligibility is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is 2010-2011.

The second scholarship I have to tell you about is for aspiring public relations professionals. The John D. Graham Scholarship is open to public relations majors who will be seniors in the fall of 2010. This scholarship is presented by the PRSA Foundation, Inc. and sponsored by Fleishman-Hillard International Communications. The top honoree will receive a $3,000 scholarship, and two runners-up will receive $1,000 scholarships.

The final scholarship I have to tell you about today is the $4,000 “Show Up to Blow Up” Perfect Attendance Scholarship. This scholarship program is sponsored by Mr. Abner McWhorter III, Detroit entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 2007, the scholarship program was first initiated in the Detroit Public Schools and has expanded to other metropolitan school districts, starting with Washington, D.C.

That’s it for today! Don’t forget to keep check out New Scholarships on StudentScholarshipSearch.com! Also, the June $10,000 Scholarship Drawing is less than three weeks away so keep earning and entering scholarship points into that drawing as well! Good luck!

05.18.10 | New Scholarships Alert

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi all! It is New Scholarship Alert time! I have a few really good ones for you this week.

The first scholarship I have for you today is the AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship. This scholarships is offered to motivated students to help them in furthering their education. Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. High school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility are welcome to apply.

The second scholarship I want to tell you about is the 2010 Beat the Odds Scholarship. This scholarship is offered by the Children’s Defense Fund. The organization will select five high school students who have overcome tremendous odds to become personally and academically successful and award each of them a $5,000 to $10,000 college scholarship, a new computer and public recognition at an event in the fall of 2010. Current high school juniors who are on track to graduate by July of 2011 are welcome to apply.

The final scholarship I have for you today is the is the KODAK Scholarship Program. KODAK offers highly competitive awards to students demonstrating superior professional filmmaking production skills and creativity. Colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and participating countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, that offer a degree or diploma in film, film production, or cinematography may nominate up to two students each year for consideration.

That’s all I have for today! Don’t forget to check out all of the new scholarships over on StudentScholarshipSearch.com. Also, do not forget that our next $10,000 scholarship drawing is now about a month away! Keep earning points to increase you chances of winning!

04.20.10 | New Scholarships Alert

Posted in New Scholarships by Kristin Morris

Hi all! It is time for your new scholarships alert! I have a few big ones to tell you about this week!

The first new scholarship that I want to tell you about is the Discus Awards Program. The Discus Awards is a high school awards program that focuses on the well-rounded student. They program awards a $2,000 scholarship at the end of every month from September to June. They also recognize students for their notable achievements.

The second scholarship I have for you is the Charley Wootan Grant Program. This program was established to provide assistance to students who have difficulties pursuing their higher education dreams. The program offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,394 to qualified undergraduate students. Charley Wootan grants are awarded for only one year, but recipients will be encouraged to reapply in subsequent years provided eligibility requirements are met.

The final scholarship I have to tell you about is the ASCO Numatics Scholarship program for engineering students. ASCO Numatics, a division of Emerson, has been the world’s leading manufacturer of comprehensive flow control and pneumatics solutions for over 100 years. ASCO Numatics will award two $5,000 scholarships to US engineering students who are pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines.