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- American Council on Education and College is Possible - College Is Possible (CIP) is the American Council on Education's K–16
youth development program that motivates middle and high school students
from underserved communities to seek a college education. There are several
free scholarship search Web sites listed on the College Is Possible Web
site that include programs for graduate students as well as undergraduates.
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Scholarships and Grants - This program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships
to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time
$1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing
education. Apply today for the 2008 Robert G. Porter Scholars Program or
e-mail porterscholars@aft.org to request an application. Send a request to: AFT Robert G. Porter
Scholars Program, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Application deadline is March 31, 2008.
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - The American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United
States. The AICPA supports several scholarship programs for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in business and
accounting. Listed below are descriptions of each program. Eligibility criteria and application forms are available online at http://www.aicpa.org/aec.
1.) John L. Carey Scholarship - ten $5,000 scholarships to liberal arts degree holders who are preparing
to enter a graduate accounting program. Deadline: April 1, 2008. 2.) AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students - financial awards of up to $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate minority accounting students.
Deadline: June 2, 2008. 3.) AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students - awards nearly 20 minority doctoral students up to $12,000 each to increase the number of accounting educators who are also CPAs.
Deadline: April 1, 2008. 4.) AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship - five $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in accounting, finance or information systems.
Deadline: April 1, 2008. Financial aid administrators are encouraged to share this information with
eligible students on their school websites. Questions or comments can be
directed to the AICPA's Academic & Career Development Team by e-mail
at educat@aicpa.org.
- Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest: Open to high school juniors and
seniors. This year’s essay competition is based on the book “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson.
You must write an essay on one of three selected topics listed on the Web site to be considered for this award.
In addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to you if you are a winning student, your high school will also receive a
Signet Classic library. Five $1,000 scholarships. Deadline: April 15.
- Burlington Northern Railroad Scholarship Program
- Emma Brown Foundation - The Emma L. Bowen Foundation was created in 1989 to prepare minority
youth for careers in the media industry. The Foundation's program is unlike
traditional intern programs in that students work for partner companies
during summers and school breaks from the summer following their junior
year in high school until they graduate from college. During the five-year
program, students have an opportunity to learn many aspects of corporate
operations and develop company-specific skills. Corporations have an opportunity
to train and mentor students with the option of full-time employment upon
completion of their college degrees.
- Emma Brown Foundation - The Emma L. Bowen Foundation was created in 1989 to prepare minority
youth for careers in the media industry. The Foundation's program is unlike
traditional intern programs in that students work for partner companies
during summers and school breaks from the summer following their junior
year in high school until they graduate from college. During the five-year
program, students have an opportunity to learn many aspects of corporate
operations and develop company-specific skills. Corporations have an opportunity
to train and mentor students with the option of full-time employment upon
completion of their college degrees.
- Federal Employee Education and Assistance Program Scholarships
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program: Open to graduating minority high school seniors
who have been accepted by a four-year accredited college or university. You must have a minimum 1000 SAT score or 21 ACT score, be a
United States citizen and demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential and financial need, and provide a personal
essay and a letter of recommendation from your high school guidance counselor. This is a four-year award of up to $7,500 per year.
Deadline: March 31.
- Lowe’s Scholarship: Open to all high school seniors who plan to attend any accredited two-year or four-year college or university
within the United States. Winners are selected based on leadership qualities, community involvement and academic performance. 373 scholarships awarded ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
- Moving Lives Forward Reintegration Scholarship - The goal of the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is to help people with
Schizophrenia, related -spectrum disorders, or bipolar disorder acquire
the educational and vocational skills necessary to reintegrate into society,
secure jobs and regain their lives.
- National Federation of Press Women
- NSAP - Naval Science Awards Program ONR 353
- QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors - Designed to level the playing field of college admissions by equipping
high-achieving low-income students to apply successfully to leading schools.
Each award includes one or more of the following: full scholarships to
college summer programs at Harvard University, Stanford University, the
University of Notre Dame, and Yale University; college admissions counseling
provided by QuestBridge; and invitations to QuestBridge college preparatory
conferences.
- Scholarships for Special Situations - provides a list of scholarships for special situations.
- Vocational Rehabilitation - Provides training and employment services to eligible individuals with physical or mental
impairments so they can become and remain employed. During the application process a rehabilitation counselor will meet with you to begin assessing
your disability, employment history and your unique interests, strengths, and abilities. When the assessment is complete, you and your counselor will
identify and agree on an employment goal. For more information contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office.
- Workforce Investment Act (WIA)- Superseded the Job Training Partnership Act. WIA offers a comprehensive range of
workforce development activities through statewide and local organizations. Available workforce development activities can benefit job seekers, laid off
workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities and employers. Employment and training programs
are designed to provide services that will increase skills for adults and youth that will result in employment and an increase in earnings. Local career
centers will determine if WIA is the right program for you. WIA is not an entitlement program, and selection for participation in the program is a local
decision that is based on an assessment of your needs, interests, abilities, motivation and the prospects for successfully completing the program.
To learn more contact your local Job Service or One-Stop Center.
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