Showing posts with label scholarship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scholarship. Show all posts
SCHOLARSHIPS: MAKE PROM OUTFIT OF DUCK TAPE, WIN THOUSAND$
If you are planning to go to the prom this year, you may be interested in the details of this scholarship.
In a nutshell, make prom wear out of "Duck Tape" and attend a school-sanctioned prom in it. Take pictures and send them to the contest.
Prizes will be given to the "best" outfits, as determined by the judges.
The First Place couple will receive $10,000 each and an added $5,000 for the school. Second Place gets $5,000 each and $3,000 for the school. And Third Place wins $3,000 each, with $2,000 for the school.
Seven "Runner-Up" prizes of $500 (per) will also be awarded.
The deadline is June 1, 2015.
Be sure to see the website for all the details and deadlines. CLICK HERE
$50,000 GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE SET
The deadline for the 2015 Google Science Fair, which offers a number of outstanding awards, has been set for May 18, 2015. Here's the info -
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding, or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair have now been released.
Get the details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding, or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair have now been released.
Get the details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
BEST BOOKS ABOUT TEST PREP, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND COLLEGE ADMISSION
Here are popular and helpful books aimed at test preparation, scholarships, and college admission:
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
"Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the SAT with 5 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
""Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2015: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe
"Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Best Colleges 2015 by U.S. News and World Report
"...Discover the country's best universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, historically black colleges and universities, and undergraduate engineering programs and business programs."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
College Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. Edward Droge
"This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in easy-to-understand, easily accessible language."
$4.99
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
"Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the SAT with 5 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
""Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2015: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe
"Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Best Colleges 2015 by U.S. News and World Report
"...Discover the country's best universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, historically black colleges and universities, and undergraduate engineering programs and business programs."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
College Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. Edward Droge
"This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in easy-to-understand, easily accessible language."
$4.99
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
$50,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MOST VALUABLE STUDENTS
High school seniors who are U.S. citizens are eligible to compete for 4-year scholarships - some as high as $50,000 - sponsored by The Elks National Foundation. Applicants are not required to be related to a member of the Elks.
The Most Valuable Student Competition awards a total of 500 scholarships, with $50,000 going to each of the top two students, $40,000 to two Second Place finishers, $30,000 to two third place finishers, $20,000 to 14 Fourth Place finishers, and $4,000 to 480 Runners Up.
The deadline is December 5, 2014. Complete details may be found here.
The Most Valuable Student Competition awards a total of 500 scholarships, with $50,000 going to each of the top two students, $40,000 to two Second Place finishers, $30,000 to two third place finishers, $20,000 to 14 Fourth Place finishers, and $4,000 to 480 Runners Up.
The deadline is December 5, 2014. Complete details may be found here.
SCHOLARSHIP FOR TALL STUDENTS
If you are a tall student who will enter college in the fall, you may be eligible for a scholarship worth up to $1000. Height requirements are 6'2" or taller for males and 5'10" or taller for females.
The scholarship is funded by Tall Clubs International .
Applicants satisfying the height requirement must also be under 21 years of age and entering their first year of college in the fall (2015).
Deadline for applying is February 15, 2015.
********
For full information about the college application process in general, see Dr. Droge's book, College Admission (click here).
The scholarship is funded by Tall Clubs International .
Applicants satisfying the height requirement must also be under 21 years of age and entering their first year of college in the fall (2015).
Deadline for applying is February 15, 2015.
********
For full information about the college application process in general, see Dr. Droge's book, College Admission (click here).
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BEST 30-SECOND VIDEOS
If you can make a 30-second video with your smartphone or other equipment, you may win a scholarship. Here's the information to follow-up on:
What: Make a 30-second video that might be used as a TV commercial to target the dangers of underage/teenage drinking. Several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded to the best.
Who: The competition is open to American and Canadian high school students in grades 9 to 12. Entries may be from individuals or a team.
When: The deadline is Thursday, February 12, 2015. (Don't wait until the last minute. Start now.)
Where: To read the official rules and to find out more about the competition and sponsors, click here
What: Make a 30-second video that might be used as a TV commercial to target the dangers of underage/teenage drinking. Several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded to the best.
Who: The competition is open to American and Canadian high school students in grades 9 to 12. Entries may be from individuals or a team.
When: The deadline is Thursday, February 12, 2015. (Don't wait until the last minute. Start now.)
Where: To read the official rules and to find out more about the competition and sponsors, click here
SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 TO 12 OR COLLEGE
Are you a motivated student? Is higher education one of your goals? And are you currently in high school (Grades 10, 11, or 12) or college? If so, you may want to consider applying for a $1,500 award called the College JumpStart Scholarship. Financial need is not a requirement. The deadline is October 17, 2014.
For more details, CLICK HERE
For information about Dr. Droge's helpful book COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting In To The College Of Your Choice CLICK HERE
For information about Dr. Droge's helpful book COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting In To The College Of Your Choice CLICK HERE
GOOGLE SCIENCE FAIR CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE - HOW'S $50,000 FOR STARTERS?
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - that is, a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair should be released soon. In the meantime, those interested may sign up to be notified by e-mail when the Fair is launched.
Get more details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - that is, a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair should be released soon. In the meantime, those interested may sign up to be notified by e-mail when the Fair is launched.
Get more details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
$20,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VEGETARIANS
If you are a high school senior in the class of 2015 and you are a vegetarian, or simply sympathetic to the cause, you may want to consider applying for a scholarship offered by an anonymous donor and sponsored by The Vegetarian Resource Group. One scholarship of $10,000 and two of $5,000 will be awarded. The deadline is February 20, 2015.
For complete details, CLICK HERE.
For a more complete look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
For complete details, CLICK HERE.
For a more complete look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
FINANCIAL AID BASICS - AND VALUABLE TIPS
FINANCIAL AID BASICS
You may have thought that there were only two things we can
be certain of – death and taxes. But you
forgot to include rising college costs.
Despite softer increases in recent years, the total expense at some
private colleges - including tuition, fees and expenses, room and board – is
more than $60,000 a year. Do the math – for
those big-ticket institutions that’s almost a quarter of a million dollars for
the 4-year degree. Most other private
colleges and virtually all public colleges are less expensive, but the overall
cost still promises to be quite formidable.
Not surprisingly, most students and their parents apply for
financial aid. The types of aid
available, and the requirements to obtain it, vary from college to college, but
for those students and parents just starting to explore this area, here are the
basics:
- Most colleges offer financial aid
of some sort, and the amount offered may be based on the level of demonstrated need
(need-based) or achievement (merit-based).
The aid may come in various forms, for example, grants, scholarships,
loans, or work-study arrangements, and may derive from various sources
(college, government, bank, etc.).
- The differences:
Grant – this is, essentially, a gift that does not have to be repaid.
Scholarship – this, too, is a gift, usually based on achievement or
need.
Loan – funds backed by the government, the college, the bank, or
some other resource, will be provided, but you will be required to pay it back
– with interest.
Work-Study – the student gets a funded job, usually on campus and
part-time, and the money earned may be used for school expenses.
-
Not surprisingly, there are forms to fill out. Most often the work is done online, but paper
forms may be provided upon request. Applicants
will be required to show need, based in no small part on the information
recorded on their tax returns.
-
One of the primary forms to be filled out is a FAFSA – Free
Application for Federal Student Aid – along with other forms of the particular
college. Some colleges may also require a form called a CSS/Profile, which
provides additional need analysis. For
information about the FAFSA visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ . For information about the CSS/Profile
visit http://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile .
-
The nuances and resources of financial aid may vary
from college to college. Students and
parents should always check with the individual colleges to determine exactly
what they require.
TIP#1 - NOTE WELL: Some colleges, like the Ivies, have
substantial endowments that permit offering significant financial aid,
especially in the form of grants.
Students and their families should not shy away from applying to an Ivy
League school simply because of the apparent high cost. Often, the financial aid package will make
the final expense lower in the end than many other colleges.
TIP#2 - Depending
on the college, the initial financial aid offer may not be set in cement. There may be some flexibility. If you decide that you cannot attend the
college because the financial aid package does not bring down the cost quite
enough, do not hesitate to call the college to let them know that. If possible, speak with the Director of
Financial Aid directly. Make it clear
how much you want to enroll, how much you have been looking forward to it, how
much it is such a good match – you and the college. State your case politely but confidently, and
ask if there is any way that the package can be improved in order to permit you
to attend.
The people in financial aid know that the college admits
only those students it wants. It knows
that the admissions office would like you to enroll. And, so, in most cases, the financial aid
office will try its best to find some way to improve the package. But, in the event that it is not able to do
so, at least you know that you – and probably the financial aid office – tried
hard to make it happen. But, no matter
the outcome, if you have been accepted, the effort will begin only if you make
that initial phone call to the financial aid office to tell them about your difficulty.
When building a list
of colleges to apply to, consider the costs, but do not immediately eliminate
any college because it appears to be too expensive. With a good financial aid package, the annual
cost may indeed be manageable.
For a more complete look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
For a more complete look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)