...This Barnes and Noble Book Scholarship is truly the greatest surprise for me today and this Summer. My family is not financially able to put me through college, so it is up to me to seek out scholarships and excel academically in order raise enough funds. With the help of government aid and scholarships, I was able to complete my first full year of college. Buying books always made me financially anxious because I would not know what my books would be or how much they would cost. Entering college, to my surprise I learned that books cost hundreds of dollars. This scholarship will make my life millions of times better. Without the stress of trying to raise hundreds for books, I can focus my money on areas of my life that need it more such as...
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...Selvin Mathew College Map Scholarship Essay Send to clayton.stroleny@ey.com by Feb.2 Imagine a world where college or post secondary education was only available to a select few and withheld from others due to their family history, socioeconomic status, or even geopgraphy. Before being accepted into the College Map program by Ernst & Young (EY) for mentoring, I felt like I might have fallen under those statistics. Fortunately, through EY's scholarship information sessions, admission statistics, tips and Essays for College and Scholarships program, I now know what is actually available to students. If I had the power to change Miami Central in anyway, it would be to make the College Map program less exclusive, that is, to make College Map available to a larger segment of the student body; as it was made available to myself because nothing amounts to the value of a college education. Specifically, I would make College Map available or even mandatory for all 9-12th graders to have them prepped and ready for the transition to postsecondary education. Entering high school, the last thing on my mind was college. That is ironic because since College Map, I understand that I should have been preparing for higher education while in much sooner. Unfortunately, underclassmen commonly are not aware of the hectic college application process they’re about to embark on. However, it's not until junior and senior years that GPAs, Standardized tests and essay competitions become the...
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...Essay: Why you need a scholarship to study abroad? Being a junior student of University at the age of 19 years old, I always expected that someday I will have a chance to take a scholarship contest to study abroad. I am always seeking scholarship support to study abroad in order to reduce the cost of paying school fees. According to my research about the LLC University in Lithuania, I see the university also set the program as international studies, its program similar to the skill that I'm learning is the International business. The first main thing that I really want to study abroad there because study abroad can enhance the value of my degree. In current society, People are very recognizing to those who have a high educational level. Well, if we have Certificate of International Studies, we will easily find a good job. Indeed, I study for myself after that continue to assist the work of my society. On the other hand, when we apply for a job to work in Domestic and foreign institutions, they would recognize the value of people who effort to study. Secondly, Studying abroad gives us a better chance to improve our language skills because international program taught in English. When people with different languages come together they commonly use English to communicate. I think nothing is better than to learn the language with the native speakers. Thirdly, I can gain experience of study abroad For instance, if I am going to live with 3 friends from a different country, I can...
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...Scholarship Essay Q&A 1) List 3-5 extra-curricular activities and tell why they are important to you. Having the experience of playing varsity sports has brought a new light on how I perceived teamwork. What does it mean to be a part of a team? Teamwork is such a vital part of our everyday lives. Without teamwork, on is not prepared to handle situations where cooperation is needed to complete a task. Teamwork and cooperation are two significant qualities that many need to have in their lives to face the daily troubles of the “real world.” Varsity tennis and basketball are two experiences that have taught me to work with others in such a way that is useful and time-efficient. Throughout high school, I have been given several opportunities to go and reach out to those in my surrounding community. Mira Mesa High School has a program called the Outreach Dinner that occurs every year right around Thanksgiving assisting and providing the homeless and less fortunate people of San Diego County with free meals, dessert, and drinks. For two consecutive years, I have participated in this event and held significant positions each time. During my first year joining the Outreach Dinner, I was the head of the waiters/waitresses and their assistants who helped set up, serve the food and drinks to homeless, and clean up the tables and disposable plates. In addition to that, we were encouraged to speak with the guests and provide hospitality. In the second year, I volunteered...
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...Scholarship Essay 15 April 2013 A Divine Mind Education was never a priority in my house growing up. Poor grades really did not matter to my family. College was never even spoken of, let alone an option to ponder. After graduating from high-school I entered the military, mainly because it was my only option. Upon growing up and traveling the world, it became apparent that an education was a must. It became a passion of mine to go to college. Actually, while teaching my son to read at the tender age of four, a question arose in my mind. How could I ask my child to go to college, when I had never been? It is with great pride today that I am able to state that I attend College. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Chancellor’s scholarship. Being awarded this scholarship would alleviate the financial stress that goes along with attending college. Being a non-traditional student with a family, there have been times in the past year that finding sources for financing college was extremely difficult. If awarded this endowment, it would free up funds allowing me to truly focus on my studies. Without the worry of monetary issues, there would be no stopping me. My plan for the future is to graduate from the nursing program. This gift of the Chancellor’s scholarship would allow me to continue on that path without any interruptions. Being awarded this scholarship would also provide an excellent source of accomplishment. Living in a small town all of my life has been a rewarding...
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...It wasn’t that long ago that I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was an unmarried mother to three children with a fourth child on the way. The father of the first three was no help whatsoever – no child support, lived 2 ½ hours away and the father of this soon to be child turned out to be a total disappointment and we were, unfortunately, on our way to ending the relationship. My job at the time was Administrative Assistant at a hotel close to the airport – a job that put food on the table and paid the rent, but by no means was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Aside from having my beautiful children, I felt like a complete failure. And then one day, a phone call came that completely changed my life… I was sitting at my desk and saw that I had a voicemail from an unfamiliar number. As I listened to the message from Ms. Kenyatta Joseph, Health Science Career Advisor at Valencia College, my heart began to beat faster. She stated that there was an opening in the Spring 2013 Nursing program and that I was next on the waiting list. I could hardly believe it; in fact, I could hardly even remember that I had applied for this program seemingly forever ago! I called Ms. Joseph back immediately… “Yes, I accept! I’ll take the spot!” “Ok great, well orientation is on Friday (it was Wednesday), I know it’s short notice but will you be able to attend?” “Yes, of course, I will absolutely make it work…when do classes actually start, by the way?” “Classes...
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...disciplines (for example, biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.),” according to NSF’s S-STEM solicitation. 2. The student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing Southwestern Illinois College, (School code:001636) as a choice of school in the college release section. The student must be eligible for federal aid. 3. All recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of SWIC District 522 or East St. Louis at the time of application and during attendance at SWIC. 4. All recipients of this scholarship must be U. S. citizens, nationals (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), permanent resident aliens, or aliens admitted as refugees (as defined by section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act). 5. Score at least 24 on the ACT, or take SWIC’s placement tests and place at least into ENG101 and MATH97. A non-returnable copy of Official ACT scores must be provided, or COMPASS tests must be taken at SWIC by April 1, 2016. 6. The scholarship is for tuition for classes that appear on student’s academic transcripts, as well as...
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...INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EFFICIENCY 1 Increasing Efficiency in a Community College Scholarship Program Margit Brumbaugh Concordia University Portland An Action Research Proposal/Report Presented to The Graduate Program in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Masters in Education/Educational Leadership Concordia University Portland 2011 INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EFFICIENCY 2 Abstract This action research was designed to increase the efficiency of a community college scholarship program. The research developed in response to a desire to increase numbers of scholarship applications from students and to streamline the selection and financial reconciliation processes at the research site. The literature search revealed these aims to be common among community college scholarship programs nationwide. Data was gathered through surveys, interviews, and observations. Data analysis suggests that passive information on the part of colleges, lack of student confidence in qualifications, and lack of student awareness of the differences in scholarship criteria are significant contributing factors leading to low rates of application. Data related to recipient selection processes show that committee training, the use of multiple reviewers, and the use of consistently-applied scoring rubrics increase selection efficiency. Results suggest further research possibilities to determine the extent to which various scholarship marketing strategies, and the manner...
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...I receive to give back to the world; the degree I obtain, I will use it to procure a well-paying career, so that I can, in my part, help the needy students and in particular refugees to pursue their intended major. Pursuing a major in medical field, I will strive to present the low socio-economic families, particularly refugees, with complimentary health education. Additionally, I would like to provide more opportunities for youngsters in the health profession and serve as a mentor for students aspiring toward health and clinical sciences. As I have experienced through my volunteering activities, the joy I get from helping others succeed uplifts me spiritually. Fund raising or devoting portion of my annual income to educational based scholarships are among my priority plans after graduating with a degree from medical...
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...Making a Dream Come True Being awarded the NOYCE Scholarship would be of great assistance in achieving my dreams not only economically, but professionally as well. My goal is to teach math to the young adults in our local high schools. The scholarship would play an important part in my education by providing me with experience, knowledge and opportunities to improve myself as a teacher. My dream of becoming a teacher dates back to the days when I was a child. At school, I have always been the student who explains math to her classmates. Doing this is something that I have always enjoyed. Those experiences motivated me to pursue a career in education. Similarly, when I worked as a crew leader at McDonald’s, I taught the new employees how to perform the job. This helped to increase my desire to teach professionally. Later when I started working as a math and physics tutor at the Center for Students with Disabilities at El Paso Community College, I confirmed that teaching is something that I love to do and that I did not make a mistake when selecting my career. I obtained tremendous satisfaction in the difference my teaching made to the scholastic success of the students I tutored. In addition, I am interested in teaching as a career because I believe that as a teacher I will have the opportunity to make an impact on society. As a math teacher I will have the opportunity to develop the critical thinkers of the future. I will develop individuals who can analyze and find solutions...
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...My name is Nicholas Abumuhor. I am a student at Sierra College completing an associate’s degree in science and planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in any biological or health science that would assist me in pursuing a medical career as a doctor. On the other hand, my career vision is to one day be able to provide affordable health care to marginalized communities in the United States. However, I am certain that if I do not complete my college degree I could never have the opportunity to achieve my career goals. I decided that I will attain a career as a doctor since my passion has always been assisting others and trying to improve their quality of life. Therefore, I think that pursuing such a career will provide me the opportunity to help improve the community's health quality conditions and learn about their medical needs. After becoming a certified doctor, I want to specialize in oncology, the study of cancer, and add my knowledge to the cancer research field. Furthermore, I want to contribute back to undeserved populations in the U.S. that struggle every day to sustain a family, and who do not have as much access to medical assistance as other privileged groups. The first health project I want to accomplish throughout my career as a doctor is to establish a free clinic where affordable medical assistance can be provided regardless of the patient's immigration status. The diverse health...
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...Goal Achievement: Tell us about the goals you have set and your efforts to achieve them. Give at least one specific example that demonstrates your personal work ethic. I am passionate about my work in health informatics, and I am highly interested in developing my skills and knowledge in this area. It has been my goal to become an expert in this field. My nine years of work experience spent in health informatics has been a great opportunity, and it has never ceased to inspire me, especially with the current changes and development in the law and the health care industry. To demonstrate my goal of becoming an expert in health informatics, I have taken challenging steps to further my knowledge and skills. First, I devoted nine years of work experience in this field, including the technical experience. Second, I have pursued other avenues by completing all the certification tests in this field. My most recent certification, and the highest certification test for this field, was the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), which I completed in March 2014. Now, I am completing my degree in health informatics. 2. My Motivation for Earning a Degree My motivation for earning a degree in health informatics is driven, not only by my desire to advance myself professionally and academically, but also by my values in pursuing higher education. Despite the years it is taking me to continue and finally, to finish my degree...
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...2015 Women & Power Retreat SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET The Omega Women’s Leadership Center offers scholarships to enrich holistic learning. Overview PROGRAM: Women & Power Retreat: Being Bold LOCATION: Rhinebeck, New York BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Since 2002, Omega’s Women & Power series has brought thousands of women together to explore issues of power, spiritual growth, and social action. In a weekend of inspirational keynotes, stimulating panel conversations, and experiential workshops, participants are invited to reflect, heal, and gain skills for living with greater purpose. TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS: Full scholarship: tuition plus Accommodations & Meals Package or commuter/facility fee Partial scholarship: any combination of full or partial coverage of tuition, Accommodations & Meals Package, and/or commuter/facility fee TRANSPORTATION: The cost of transportation to/from Omega is NOT included (with the exception of a limited number of seats on a shuttle bus to/from NYC requiring pre-registration.) APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10, 2015 NOTIFICATION: You will be notified no later than July 24 and, if offered a scholarship, you will be asked to confirm your attendance by July 31. BALANCE DUE: For recipients of partial scholarships, any remaining balance will become due and payable when you receive your registration confirmation from Omega. REQUIREMENT: Scholarship recipients are asked to offer their feedback by committing to complete an online evaluation...
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...I start as a junior have been granted admission for fall semester of 2014. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in the area of health science that would assist me in pursuing a medical career as a nurse. On the other hand, my career vision is to become a nurse anesthetist by obtaining a CRNA certification that requires also my completing a master’s degree in an accredited anesthesia program on top of having to complete a minimum of 2 years as a licensed RN beside nurse. This will enable me to organize and provide affordable health care to marginalized communities in the United States as well in 3rd World countries. . However, I am certain that if I do not complete my college degree I could never have the opportunity to achieve my career goals. After graduating from high school, I became certain that if I wanted to pursue a higher education but tough family situations and lack of financial support I was not able to pursue that. My father was the only earning member and being the oldest child I had to assist him in providing for my family and also supporting my sibling’s educational fees and needs. Immaterial of my age, I was persistent and determined to achieve my career aspirations. However, I would not be at this level without the support of my family. Being a husband and a father of three children, and a first generation college student the income is hardly sufficient to sustain living expenses. My daughter is currently pursuing her college...
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...At 13, I was an ordinary teenage girl. I had my favorite movie stars, my secret crushes, and I probably ate too much chocolate. School mattered very little to me and learning even less. I worried about getting good grades in school but only to please my parents. My happy life consisted of sweet treats and even sweeter thoughts, an endless array of bite-sized banality. All that changed the summer of my 13th year, the year my older sister went away to college. I idolized my older sister. She was five years older than me and my link to the shadowy world of adulthood that seemed so out of reach. When she went away, I was devastated. It was a very wet summer that year and one particularly rainy day, I was lying in her empty bed looking at the artifacts she'd left behind, clutching an old sweater. My eyes travelled around the room and came to rest on her bookshelf. For whatever reason, I picked one book up and began thumbing through it. It was Emile Zola's Germinal and it was to change my life forever. Germinal woke me up from my slumber. I began to see the world around me, to look at it with new eyes. I always thought things like poverty, greed and injustice happened elsewhere, to people that more or less deserved it. But the more I read about Etienne, Catherine, and the Vandame mine, the more I began to realize the universal nature of suffering. This is part of what makes Zola's novel a great work of art. It has the power to change the way you think while also being beautiful...
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