Beinecke Scholarships

Graduate Students

Deadline: February 22, 2013

This scholarship is for graduate students pursuing a course of studies in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Each scholars receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.  There is no geographic restrictions on the use of the scholarship and recipients are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships and research grants.

Scholarships for Men

Please check out this site for scholarships specifically for guys.

www.cappex.com


www.cappex.com/scholarships/ByGender/men/-s-g-m

Democratic Award Ceremony

Sunday, I attended the Scholarship Award Ceremony sponsored by the Democratic Women's Club.  It was held at the Mission Hills Country Club.  A great lunch and beautiful grounds welcomed the three recipients,  Diana Root, Nicole Hernandez and Mayte Vargas, of the first scholarships offered by the DWC.

My special thanks to the Democratic Women's Club for honoring our students.  I understand that the scholarships will be available again next year. 

Oprah Contest

This isn't a scholarship, but a contest worth $5,000.

In the March 2013 issue (page 65), you can read directions for a chance to win $5,000.  Please visit marchsurvey.theoprahmag.com to get started.
 
All you have to do is to read the magazine and complete an online survey

What have you got to lose??

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

DEADLINE: February 28, 2013

Award amounts:

• 100 Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year available for four years.  (One additional year for those entering a five-year engineering program.)
• 1,000 Scholarships of $2,000

Eligibility:

1. High school seniors, high school graduates, or current post secondary undergraduate students.
2. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited college four-year for the entire 2013-2014 academic year.
3. Plan to major in study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs.
4. Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries.
5. Be a U.S. citizen and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico. 

  Award Criteria:

1. Academic Achievement
2. Financial need
3. Participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industry.
4. Please note special consideration will be given to the following applicants:  first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or the dependent of military personnel.

www.buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org

mikeroweWORKSScholarship

Awards will vary based on recipient need up to a maximum of $2,500 and will be granted on a first come, first served basis as long as applicants meet the selection criteria.

Applicants to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Education Scholarship Program must be:

• Resident of the US who is at least 16 years old.
• Currently seeking a degree or certificate (or completion equivalent) at an acredited two year college, vocational-technical school or approved training institute in the US and have already completed at least 50% of the requirements for the chosen course of study or training.
• Enrolled in a vocational or similar trade related program such as plumbing, electrician, auto mechanic, CDL certificate, etc.

Individuals seeking a scholarship for anything other than a skilled trade related program are not eligible.

To My Scholarship Class

I am trying to make arrangements with the Financial Aid office to have laptops in the classroom next week so that one of their staff members can walk you through the COD Scholarship application. Let me know if you have your own laptop--we may not have enough for the whole class.

I want everyone to apply even if you don't think you qualify so that you can experience completing a scholarship application.

In the meantime,  try writing a brief essay which states your reason for being in college; who or what inspired you to select your major;  and your short and long term goals.

Remember that the first paragraph should be powerful.  Speak from the heart.  Check the archives on this BLOG for tips on writing your essay.  You can also GOOGLE "writing a scholarship essay" for some tips.  I will be giving very specific instructions in class on writing your essay, but, for now, you want to be able to apply for the scholarships which are coming up.  Also, read the section on writing your personal essay in the textbook.

You know where my office is.  That essay is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the application so ask for help if you need it.