Scholarship Of The Day

FiSCA ( Financial Service Centers of America ) has awarded more than $396,000 in scholarship awards to 164 deserving students from across the country since the inception of the program.

The FiSCA National Scholarship Program is available to benefit deserving college-bound high school seniors from families in areas served by its members.
Funding for the national scholarship program is provided by voluntary contributions from FiSCA members and affiliate members, including MoneyGram International and Western Union.

The FiSCA National Scholarship Program awards cash grants of at least $2,000 to two students selected from each of five geographic regions across the nation. Criteria is based on academic achievement, leadership skills in school and the community, perseverance in the face of significant obstacles, and an essay written expressly for the competition.

Website Link:

http://www.fisca.org/scholar.htm

How the scholarship works.

$250,000 has already been put aside and donated to the fund. Then for every TYLENOL Scholarship coupon redeemed, an additional $0.25 will be donated to the fund—up to $100,000, for a grand total of $350,000. (Use of the coupon by residents in MA, ME, IL, WV, OK, SC, and AL will not result in a $0.25 donation to the TYLENOL Scholarship Fund.) http://scholarship.tylenol.com

How the scholarship is awarded.

• 170 students will be granted scholarships in the amounts of $1000 and $5000
• Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance
• Applications must be received by May 15th, 2008. Winners selected by
  the end of July 2008. Funds delivered by the end of August 2008.

Website Link:

http://scholarships.tylenol.com

MISSION

The Occupational Physicians Scholarship Fund (OPSF) has been established to help alleviate the shortage of properly trained and skilled occupational physicians. OPSF will assist qualified individuals, capable of making a significant contribution in their field, to pursue a well-rounded residency education in occupational medicine. It is the goal of OPSF to provide financial support to residents in occupational medicine, in order that they become certified specialists able to practice in a broad range of settings.

ADMINISTRATION

Responsibility for managing and administering the Scholarship Fund rests with OPSF's Board of Trustees. The Board directs the selection of scholarship recipients and manages the disbursement of funds. Technical and administrative support in the implementation of these functions is provided by the staff of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and designated representatives of the OPSF Executive Committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants seeking funding for any of the programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for residency training in occupational medicine should be notified by the training institution of the existence of the Scholarship Fund. Applicants can apply directly to the Fund.
An applicant who is in need of funding support may submit an application to OPSF. Applicants may apply prior to their acceptance into a program. However, scholarship funding will be provided only to those doctors selected which are accepted into an accredited occupational medicine residency program, regardless of their scholarship ranking.

Applicants are required to submit to OPSF the following:

• A completed OPSF application.
• Their undergraduate college transcripts.
• Records of their previous medical and post-medical school performance.
• Copies of any publications which they have authored.
• Three letters of recommendation, including letters from the directors of any previous training programs.
• A letter of support from the applicant's current program director, if accepted in an occupational medicine program.
• A statement of career goals in occupational medicine indicating how an interest in the field was developed and the nature of personal practice foreseen by the applicant.

Website Link:

http://www.opsf.org/application/

The Elvis Presley Endowed Scholarship Fund

In 1995, with an initial endowment of $25,000, the EPCF created the Elvis Presley Endowed Scholarship Fund at the College of Communication & Fine Arts at the University of Memphis to assist students majoring in areas that relate to Elvis' own career: music, film, television, theater, etc. Elvis fan clubs and individual Elvis fans and admirers from around the world continue to contribute to it and Graceland/EPE periodically stages events for its benefit. Donations increase the total endowment principal, which always remains in the scholarship's account the U of M maintains at a local bank. Scholarships are paid out from the interest generated by the account. Donations can be made through the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation.
Applying for the Scholarship

Individuals interested in applying for the scholarship should have at least a 2.5 grade point average, be an undergraduate, major in communication or music at The University of Memphis, or intend to major in communication or music. Applicants should write a letter to Dr. Richard R. Ranta, dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, stating their qualifications, their chosen field, and what they hope to accomplish at the U of M. Students also may be asked to provide supporting materials demonstrating their talent or skills (for example, videotape of acting talent). Those wishing to apply should send materials to:

Dean Richard R. Ranta
The University of Memphis
Communication and Fine Arts 232
Memphis, Tennessee 38152

For more information, call (901) 678-2350.

The Society of Women Engineers in association with the General Electric Foundation have offered an engieering scholarship for women. The scholarship will be awarded over three years at a rate of $1,250 a year.

Website Link:

http://www.swe.org/

The Affirmative Action Scholarship will be granted only for graduate study in librarianship leading to a master's degree at a recognized school of library or information science. One $6,000 Affirmative Action Scholarship is available each year. Scholarship winners are notified in December. The official announcement and the presentation of the award will be made at the Association's Annual Conference in June.
Eligibility of Applicants
Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America either by birth or naturalization or permanent resident aliens and a member of a minority group defined as Black (African American), Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, Aleutian(Alaskan) native or native Hawaiians. The applicant must indicate in a narrative statement how they meet these criteria. Extra consideration shall be given to members of the Special Libraries Association and to persons who have worked in and for special libraries, but the scholarships are not restricted to these persons. Preference shall be given to those who display an aptitude for and interest in special library work. Applicants must submit a statement of provisional acceptance by a recognized library school or information science program. Matriculated school applicants must submit an official transcript of his/her library school record to date. Applicants must submit evidence of financial need.
Website Link:
http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/sch-index/index.cfm#aascholar

The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree.
The ideal candidate is a high school senior who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability; is committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; has demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities; has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understands how LD affects his/her life and recognizes the importance of self-advocacy; believes in contributing to society in a way that increases the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as a role model for others who struggle with LD.
Website Link:
http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/

Texas needs more qualified teachers. That's why the State created a program that covers tuition and some fees for Education Aides who enroll in college to become certified Texas teachers. The exemption may only be used at public colleges or universities in Texas.

Qualifications

To apply for an Education Aide Exemption (EAE), you must:

• Be a Texas resident;
• Have applied for financial aid through the college to be attended, including filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or by qualifying on the basis of adjusted gross income. Effective September 1, 2007, AGI limits are as follows:
  • single independent student - 29,828 or less.
  • married independent student - 59,658 or less.
  • dependent student - 59,658 or less including student and family AGI.
• Have been employed as a full-time educational aide for at least one of the past five school years, or as a substitute teacher for 180 days of the past five school years preceding the term or semester for which the student is awarded his or her initial exemption;
• Be employed in some capacity by a school district in Texas during the full term for which the student receives the award unless granted a hardship waiver as described in Section 21.1089 of this title (relating to Hardship Provision);
• Enroll in courses leading to teacher certification;
• Register for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement
• Meet academic requirements established by the college or university.

Website Link:

http://www.collegefortexans.com/paying/edaide.cfm

The Asian Cultural Council supports cultural exchange between Asia and the United States in the performing and visual arts, primarily by providing individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students, and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel and creative work in the United States.
Grants are also awarded to Americans engaged in similar activities in Asia and to arts organizations and educational institutions for specific projects of particular significance to Asian-American cultural exchange. In addition, the Council awards a small number of grants in support of regional exchange activities within Asia.
The ACC’s geographic purview covers an extensive area of Asia ranging from Afghanistan to Japan. Because the Council’s grant funds are limited, however, priority consideration is currently being given to applicants from that area of Southeast and East Asia extending eastward from Burma through Japan.
Grants are made in the following fields: archaeology, architecture (design, theory, and history), art history, art and architectural conservation, crafts, dance, film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, theater, and video.

Website Link:
http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/programs.html

The General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts ( GFWCMA ) has released applications for the 2008 Ann L. Holland Memorial Scholarship. This award will be in the amount of $1000.

Qualifications:

• Woman maintaining residence in the state of Massachusetts for at least five years.
• Completed
  application form postmarked no later than March 1, 2008
• Personal
  statement of no more than 500 words addressing professional goals and
  financial need.
• Letter
  of reference from college department chair or recent employer. (original
  on letterhead)
• Official transcript(s) of grades from college or graduate school (if
  relevant).

Website Link:

http://gfwcma.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/annholland2008.doc