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Due: Oct 15, 2012
Amount: $2,500
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Verizon Scholarship Opportunity

Win $1000 Toward Your Tuition!

The deadline for entries is November 30, 2012

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Scholarship for Journalism Majors

RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS (RTDNAC)
2012 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) is pleased to announce its 2012 college scholarship competition. RTDNAC will award two $1,000 scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year, to two currently-enrolled rising juniors or seniors in the Carolinas, who are pursuing a major course of study with emphasis in broadcast or electronic journalism. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student attending a college or university in North Carolina, and another $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student enrolled in a college or university in South Carolina.
All applications must be received by September 26, 2012
Although there is no formal application form, to be eligible for consideration
a scholarship application must contain the following information:
• Name of applicant.
• Year in school.
• Home and school address of the applicant, and telephone numbers.
• College major.
• College honors, offices and activities.
• High school attended and any honors, offices and activities.
• Any other accomplishments or information the applicant would like to provide.
• A statement (one-page minimum) signed by the applicant, describing how the scholarship
would contribute toward the applicant’s future career goals.
• The names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two references. Recommendation
letters from each of the references are to be sent under separate cover directly to the
Scholarship Chair.
• A certified copy of the applicant’s latest transcript sent under separate cover directly to the
Scholarship Chair.
Applications must be received no later than September 26, 2012

Send to:
Pete Poore
RTDNAC Scholarship Chairman
Office of Communications
SC Dept. of Transportation
955 Park Street
PO Box 191
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 737-1270
(803) 737-1273 FAX
poorejp@scdot.org
(Faxed or e-mail information, beyond questions to the Scholarship Chair, cannot be accepted.)

Monthly Scholarship

Here is a scholarship that you can apply for every month!

TG's Milton G. Wright Scholarship Drawing

Just posting about this again just in case you forgot about it.

Scholarship Due July 31, 2012

OP Loftbed $500 Scholarship Award

Scholarship due in July, 2012

The Do-Over Scholarship - you have until June 30, 2012 to apply.

May 2012 Scholarship Drawing

Milton G. Wright Scholarship

You have until tomorrow to enter!!

7 Smart Ways to Pay for College

Learn 7 smart ways to pay for college with this article

Music Scholarships

The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) offers more than $750,000 in competition and award prizes on the local, state and national level.  The Biennial Young Artist and Ellis Duo-Pianists competitions award a total of $50,000 in awards and two years of performance bookings. Additional competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a wide range of categories, including voice, instrumental music, composition, dance, conducting, handicapped and visually impaired, and music therapy.  NFMC also sponsors more than 40 annual and biennial awards for students desiring to attend Summer Music Centers.

Learn more at National Federation of Music Clubs and Music Scholarships

Scholarship/Internship Possibility

The Bill Leslie Internship, named for The Leslie Agency’s founder, Bill Leslie, awards $1,000 to the winning student after he/she completes an 8-10 week summer internship with a Greenville area advertising-related business.
Criteria for applying:

• Rising college senior
• Majoring in one of the following areas: Advertising, English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Arts/Production, Graphic Arts/Design
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher

Go to AAF Greenville to learn more.

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

Deadline: May 3, 2012
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are pursuing a career in the visual arts. The visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts.

Eligibility

• Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university
• Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Other Ways to get money for College

Find a job this summer and earn money. :-)
Sounds simple, right? Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.

Learn more from this article at Adventures in Education.

Focused on the Future Scholarship Program

Christian Community Credit Union is awarding $30,000 in scholarships this year.

Eligibility:
- member of the credit union (www.myCCCU.com)
- enrolled in at least 12 credits in undergraduate college work or 8 for graduate work
- ages 17-24

Deadline:
April 30, 2012

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

The makers of TYLENOL® are pleased to announce the 22nd annual Future Care Scholarship program. With a total of $250,000 to award to forty exceptional students, we are proud to be a part of caring for those who have committed to caring for others.

If you or someone you know is a student pursuing a degree in healthcare with a history of academic excellence and community service, we would love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply.
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CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship

Deadline: March 29, 2012

The Environmental Studies Scholarship seeks to provide financial awards to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields of study. Applicants should have a junior class standing in college with a declared major in environmental science or a related field, and understanding and acceptance of ServiceMaster's core values. This scholarship offers $5,000 per semester to two students.

Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents who have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. The anticipated degree must be in a subject that will lead to an environmental career. The ideal candidate is a student at an accredited institution who plans to complete a four-year degree and seek work in an under served community. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate understanding and acceptance of Service Master’s core values. Employees or immediate family members of Service Master’s and its brands, CBC Members, staff of CBC Members, the CBC Foundation staff, the CBC Foundation Board of Directors or the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council are not eligible.

CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

Deadline: March 29, 2012
The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program, sponsored by the United Health Foundation, seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Students currently attending two-year institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents who have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school. The anticipated degree must be in a subject that will lead to a career in a health field. The ideal candidate is a student at a two-year institution who plans to complete a four-year degree and seek work in an underserved community. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate financial need. Employees or immediate family members of UnitedHealth Group and its affiliates, CBC Members, the CBC Foundation staff, the CBC Foundation Board of Directors or the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council are not eligible.

Mary G. Webster Scholarship Fund

Find out more about the Mary G. Webster Scholarship Fund of the Palmetto Land Title Association.

The deadline was March 15 but has been extended to March 23!!

It is only if you are going to college in South Carolina.

$500 Scholarship - due March, 2012

TG's Milton G. Wright Scholarship Drawing

$500 monthly scholarship!!

What!!!! One in Four student loans are delinquent?

Watch this video to learn more about student loans and burden debt brings.

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1496069662001/one-in-4-student-loans-delinquent/

FAFSA

Now is the time to work on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 12-13 Academic Year. Not only do you see what types of federal aid is available, most colleges use the information from the FAFSA to award institutional grant monies to students. So the earlier you submit it, the better!

Also, some private grants/scholarships like the Charley Wootan Grant Program need you to have the FAFSA complete.

Fox Business has a short article on Tips for Finding Scholarships. Quick read with a lot of common sense pertinent information.

Make sure to check it out, take notes, and keep applying!

DNSF Deadline

Today is the last day you can submit paperwork for the Demonstrative Needs Scholarship Fund.

www.dnsfund.org

Everything has to be in - application, testimony, references, and FAFSA data

Scholarship Opportunity due March, 2012

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31, 2012
Amount: 40 scholarships - $1,000 each

Read more here

MassMutual Scholarship

National program for African American, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic students. All majors are considered but preference is given to those pursuing careers in insurance or financial services industry.

http://www.act.org/massmutual/

Deadline: May 4, 2012

Amount: 30 scholarships at $5,000 each

update on Demonstrative Needs Scholarship Fund (DNSF)

Important Information you should know:

1. Make sure the application is submitted before March 1, 2012
2. Mail or email your testimony before March 1, 2012
3. Check with your 3 references to ensure they mailed or emailed their recommendations before March 1, 2012

www.dnsfund.org

Demonstrative Needs Scholarship Fund

The DNSF deadline is right around the corner. March 1, 2012!!

Don't forget to apply and make sure all your references are complete too.

www.dnsfund.org

Can You Get Student Loans With No Credit History?

Everyone will agree that education is expensive. Unless you are filthy rich, you need a loan to cover all the expenses and put yourself through college. However, to get student loans or any other loan for that matter, you need to have a good credit report and a sound credit history. But what if you don’t have a credit history at all, let alone having bad credit? Such a thing is not unheard of and therefore, many solutions and credit advice is available to tackle this situation.

The first thing to do is - find a lender who will give you a student loan without a credit history. There are lenders who do so. But be sure that these types of lenders charge heavy rate of interest. This brings you to the point of having to choose between the education of your child or creating a credit history first. You don’t have to leave education in pursuit of a credit history.

Although the task is difficult, it is not impossible to accomplish. Rather than trying to find a private lender who offers you student loans with high interest rates, you must try and approach the federal government for the loan. The Federal government offers loans to students and without any co-signer, even if you have a bad credit.

Another option is to speak to lenders who offer student loans to people without any credit history. After you receive quotes, compare them so that you can know which lender charges high rates of interest. A comparison of the offers will help you to make the right choice. Try to negotiate so that you get a good deal.

It is always a good idea to start building your credit history at an early age. Ensure that the report is good and your score is in good condition too. If all else fails, you can always find a co-signer with a good credit rating. Lenders give student loans on good terms if you have a co-signer with a good credit report and score.

The initial years are hard but with time, you can setup a payment plan and begin to repay your loan. Do not miss any payments as that will give you a bad credit history. Build up your credit history and work on it to be debt free as soon as possible.

By Guest Blogger: Brenda Lyttle

Construction and Engineering Scholarship

A new scholarship is available for students pursuing contstruction, engineering or architecture degrees. Find out more about the Construction and Engineering Scholarship

Monthly Scholarship

Here is a scholarship that you can apply for every month!

TG's Milton G. Wright Scholarship Drawing

Hey students! It's hard to believe that you're in your Spring semester of school eh? Next thing you know it'll be Summer then Fall and off to college! There is plenty of time to find a few more scholarships and I wanted to let you all know about this new one:


Hi,
We just launched a new $5,000 scholarship, exclusively for US
students pursuing a degree that will help combat nursing home abuse (full
scholarship details at: http://www.nursinghomeabuse.net/). The scholarship will
cover non-tuition related expenses such as rent, childcare, textbooks,
utilities and groceries for the 2012-2013 academic year. The application window
is January 15th through February 15th.


I have their contact information and can get that to you if you have any questions or are interested in contacting them personally. Just go to our contact us page and send a note!

Net Price Calc Challenge

http://netpricecalc.challenge.gov/

The US Department of Education has launched a student video challenge contest to help increase public awareness of the net price calculators now available on postsecondary institutions' websites. The contest is for high school and college students to produce short videos highlighting why net price calculators are a valuable resource for students and families in the college selection process. The top three contestants will each win a $1,500 cash prize. For more information visit the video challenge contest site (http://netpricecalc.challenge.gov/) and the Department's press release (http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-launches-video-contest-publicize-cost-college-calculators-s).

New Scholarship - due Feb 29, 2012

http://www.buickachievers.com/

Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Are there students you know who are dedicated both in and out of the classroom? Those who drive positive change in their communities? We want to celebrate these lives by helping to make college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity. Help us find and reach the Buick Achievers of 2012.

Scholarship due March 1, 2012

Don't forget the Demonstrative Needs Scholarship Fund is due March 1, 2012. You have to have the application submitted and the other paperwork needs to be turned in by that date as well like references and the FAFSA. So do not wait until the end of February to get all this accomplished. We recommend to start now and complete your application, get started on the FAFSA and contact your references. It pays to get done early!