Many students find the idea of attending college to be quite exciting; paying for it, however, is most definitely not. A college education is becoming the norm in our society, for better or worse. A 2- or 4-year degree can provide you a significant advantage as you enter the job, which is sometimes a critical first step to launch a career. But regrettably, students’ need for a high-quality education has not increased the financial accessibility of pursuing that education. In actuality, the cost of attending college has been rising steadily and steeply for more than 20 years. Don’t give up!…
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Megan Thee Stallion is currently such a sensation in music that we occasionally forget that she is still pursuing her own college degree. She is all too familiar with the difficulties of attending school, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. So the rapper is returning the favor by offering a unique scholarship that will undoubtedly aid female students of color in their academic endeavors! SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR MEGHAN THEE STALLION Jovon Megan Ruth Pete, also known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced “Megan the Stallion”), was born on February 15, 1995, in the United States. She is originally from…
The WTS Foundation provides undergraduate and graduates scholarships to female students seeking careers in transportation. The scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic standing, transportation-related extracurricular activities, and career objectives. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR WTS FOUNDATION The WTS Foundation was established in 2009 by WTS International as a bold move to encourage the progress of women in the transportation industry. WTS International, formerly known as Women’s Transportation Seminar, has worked to advance women in the transportation sector since 1977. Professional societies generally prevented women from joining, unless the events were deemed instructional. A trailblazing…
Numerous students and families have benefited from a CTCL experience and have undergone “changes” that were unexpected but gratefully accepted. In order to help even more students participate in CTCL, the Board of Directors established the CTCL Scholarship Fund to mark the 20th anniversary of Colleges That Change Lives and the 10th anniversary of the non-profit CTCL. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR CTCL FOUNDATION Since its initial release in 1996, four updates of Colleges That Change Lives have been released, each of which provides insightful information about the college search and profiles of 44 small, residential liberal arts colleges that annually provide thousands…
The typical student today will graduate with debts of over $30,000 and is much less likely to launch small enterprises, pursue occupations with the greatest social effect, purchase homes, or have families. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR BOLD.ORG We at Bold.org think it’s important to address this issue. CREATING POSSIBILITY There are many amazing people in the world who are just waiting for the right chance to change the world for the better. Bold.org makes that possibility possible by giving anybody and any business the ability to design focused fellowships, grants, and scholarships. INCREASING ACCESS Students around the country are accruing significant debt…
The 20-year program will now be known as the Simon Youth Foundation’s Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship in honor of Shari’s dedication to assisting students in completing their degrees and her connections to Simon centers across the nation. Shari has worked as an executive for Simon Property Group for 35 years; most recently, she was the Foundation’s Chair, Pro Tempore. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION INFORMATION National nonprofit organization Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) is dedicated to assisting kids in completing their education. By collaborating with regional public school districts to establish Simon Youth Academies, alternative learning environments that are primarily…
The young generation that carries the burden of the entire globe propels us forward. We have made the decision to introduce the “CC Bank’s Young Scholars Scholarship” in order to contribute to the community and assist the younger generation in realizing their potential. Each year, CC Bank awards scholarships worth $2,000 to deserving students. They award five scholarships to students in the US based on talent and need. Every year, December 31 is the deadline for CC Bank’s scholarships, which are offered. ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP Each year, they award 5 scholarships, usually by February 20 of the following year (a…
The Outdoor Writers Association of America: Enhances members’ abilities as professionals, sets the highest standards for morality and communication, mentors the upcoming generation of qualified outdoor communicators and promotes public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA An international, nonprofit organization, OWAA represents a varied collection of professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience. The best outdoor experts in the country make up the OWAA membership. • Writers • Editors • Authors • Makers of digital content • Broadcasters and podcasters • Video and film creators • Photographers • Artists • Lecturers/speakers •…
We value education highly because we are aware of the significant social and economic obstacles that LGBTQ persons must face. We have worked with donors for nearly 15 years to establish scholarships that offer exceptional opportunities and access to education, both in New York City and across the nation. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS STONEWALL FOUNDATION Stonewall was founded in 1990 through donations, and as the neighborhood changed, so did our identity. We adopted a focus on small, grassroots charities and the most vulnerable populations; we increased both our fundraising and grantmaking, and community involvement was thoughtfully woven throughout our work. By making…
The Roothbert Fund has awarded 1,350 Fellows with scholarships since 1958. Candidates whose daily deeds are motivated by spiritual principles are sought after by The Roothbert Fund. Fellows share a lifetime of fellowship with one another, which includes yearly retreats and internet interactions. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS (ALBERT ROOTHBERT/ANTOINE ROOTHBERT) ALBERT ROOTHBERT A long-assimilated German Jewish family that had lived in Frankfurt, Germany, since 1504 gave birth to Albert Roothbert there in 1874. Through the dramatic events that shaped the early 20th century, Albert worked as an investment banker. He retired from his firm and his corporate directorships in 1925 when he…
AED.us works to spread knowledge of AED usage and AED placement. The only way to revive a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), which is the leading cause of death in America, is with an electric shock from a defibrillator. Each year, more than 350,000 SCA deaths occur outside of hospitals, with 366,807 affecting families throughout the nation in only 2015. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS AED.US Since joining the market in 1999, the creators of AED.US have placed tens of thousands of AEDs. Hundreds of AEDs have been distributed through AED donation programs to places that require them but may not have…
Records show that the first scholarship, worth $300, was awarded in 1958, before TILF was legally established. SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR TILF FOUNDATION More than 20,000 Texas high school students who participated in the UIL Academic State Meet have received more than $35 million in awards from the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation since 1958. TODAY Over 500 students who are enrolled in colleges and institutions across Texas will receive more than $1 million in financial aid from TILF during a normal academic year. In 2021, TILF offered 314 brand-new and 217 renewal scholarships. The TILF has nearly $20 million in endowed funds…
Founded by AT&T workers, InspirASIAN is a non-profit employee group. Promoting diversity and its benefits throughout our company and our communities is one of InspirASIAN’s main objectives. Our annual non-renewable scholarships for college-bound high school students are one method we achieve this goal. ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP Through our scholarship awards, InspirASIAN has an impact on our community by helping graduates of high school seniors pay for their college educations. Students living in any state with an active local InspirASIAN chapter are eligible to apply for national scholarships from InspirASIAN. The national scholarship grants will be given consideration to all applicants.…
Shelter at the critical moment Is a powerful theater performance. A cherished animal companion, a superb instructor, or assistance with an elderly family member, we are impacted by individuals, groups, and events throughout life that fuel our love for something bigger than ourselves. The Licking County Foundation supports individuals in putting their enthusiasm into action. We are a group of philanthropists and significant causes united by the goal of raising the standard of living for all Licking County residents. Their backgrounds, generations, and areas of interest are as diverse as the individuals they hope to help. They come from all…
Organizations with the names WIFLE Foundation, Inc. and Women in Federal Law Enforcement, Inc. (collectively referred to as WIFLE) work to promote, retain, and hire qualified women in order to achieve gender balance within federal law enforcement. According to data from reporting agencies from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), women made up 15.2% of federal officers as of 2008. That proportion is less than the 16.1% that the BJS reported in July 2006. According to the 2019 data, the proportion of women has further reduced to 13.9%. To establish gender balance among government agencies, substantial…