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What is to be nontraditional student and can this get you educational grant?

by admin Posted: Wednesday, 12/10/2014

There are countless opportunities for every student that wants to pursue higher education in every possible field and new and new fields come out today. And as the number and the specifications of the fields grow, so do the grants that you can get to help you with your education. But not all the students are just now finished high school type. Some people by one reason or another has postponed this stage and they have decided to do it in later moment of their life. These students are called nontraditional and there are education grants that aim at helping them with that task. Here are a couple of examples:

  1. Capture the dream Inc’s Single Parent Scholarship.

You can apply for this scholarship every year from the beginning of April till the end of June. It is opened for single parents from California who are also college-bound students. They give $1,000 to help single parents to obtain four or two-year degree. The applicants may be full-time or part-time students that are residents of the Bay Area. The criteria that will be evaluated are the quality of your essay, GPA, demonstrated leadership, history of community service and financial need.

  1. Nashville Athena Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students.

These grants for education are meant for women who reside in Wilson, Davidson, Robertson, Williamson, Rutherford Sumner and Cheatham counties. The winner will receive $5,000 and the second in row will get $2,500. This money should be used to help the winners to pursue their career ambition through education. To get these student scholarships you must be graduate student or to have obtained your GED; to have finished high school at least five years ago, to be an applicant or student in any undergraduate program no matter in which university and to be able to demonstrate your need of financial assistance or aid.

  1. Andersen Nontraditional Scholarship for Women’s education and Retraining (ANSWER).

This is scholarship for women of age 25 or more who raise school age child and are trying to get four-year undergraduate or two-year nursing degree, the field is of no importance. You must also be resident of a county in South or North Carolina and to pursue a degree in some of the local universities.

There are more similar grants for schools, which will be presented in the upcoming articles, keep an eye on them.

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Are you ever too old to go to university with scholarship?

by admin Posted: Tuesday, 12/9/2014

You are never too old to get back to school. This is not a slogan of organization that promotes lifetime-long learning; it’s just what it turns out when you start to search for scholarships for people over 30. For many people this is the first time they go to college, for some it is the second. Look what options you have if you are one of those who want to try college after 30.

  1. Boomer Benefits Scholarship.

It is available for American citizens of age over 50. Also you need to be enrolled in graduate, four or two-years program in university that have been accredited. To submit your application you need to present resume, application, transcript, letter of recommendation and application letter that describes how this education will help your career and community service history and its significance for the applicant. The choosing criteria will be your GPA that should be over 3, your community service and the letters of recommendation that you have given.

  1. Orville Redenbacher Second Start Scholarship.

You can obtain an application form for this scholarship by writing to Orville Redenbacher Second Start Scholarship Program; Box 4137; Blair, NE 68009. The scholarship aims at helping people who are returning to or are first time students. They can be enrolled in full-time or part-time program. The award itself is $1,000.

  1. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program.

The $1,000 that this award will give you should be used for educational fees, room, board, tuition or other similar expenses. The form is open for application from 1st of August till the last day of December. To apply you need to fill this form http://www.gkscholarship.com/# and to write personal statement of 250 words on one of the three offered topics.

  1. AARP Foundation – WGU Educational Assistance Program.

This is program offered by the online college Western Governors University and the American Association of Retired People. It is for students over 40 and has value of $5,000. To apply you need to fill application form in one of the AARP Foundation field offices. The criteria for the choice will be your financial need, readiness for online study, academic record and current competency. The offices you can find in Colorado Springs; Seattle; Pittsburgh; Flint, Michigan; Waterloo/Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Melbourne, Florida.

So if you have decided to continue your education a couple of decades after high school, this is your chance to do it.

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Are there college scholarships only for women?

by admin Posted: Tuesday, 12/9/2014

When you are filling scholarships application, the last thing you think of is that your gender matters. Believe it or not no matter how “equal” and tolerant is out world, there are differences and sometimes being exactly woman can be an advantage. If you are a girl, here are a couple of scholarships for college meant exactly for women; some of them can be your chance for a better education. Here they are:

  • Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation Golf Scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship you need to be high school senior, to have played golf during high school and to pursue academic development in American university. You should also play competitive collegiate golf and have 3.5 or higher GPA. You must have been high school golf team member for at least 2 years and you need to present an essay, transcripts and 3 recommendation letters in your application. The deadline is every year on 31st of May.

  • Visionary Integration Professionals Women in Technology Scholarship (VIPWITS).

Every year till 30th of April WITS offers student scholarships to women enrolled in two or four year educational programs in USA in the field of informational technologies and the related areas. The awards are up to $2,500 each. You can apply through essay that describes your solution to statewide or local IT problems. What matters also are: academic performance, leadership abilities, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

  • Central California Asia Pacific Women Scholarship.
  • Women in Marketing Scholarship.

The scholarship is offered by Blue Soda Promo, company member of Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC). The grant is $1,000 and it’s meant for qualified women attending college or university in Illinois or Wisconsin in persuasion of degree in advertising or marketing.

  • Charleston Women in International Trade Scholarship (CWIT).

Indeed these are four awards: two of $3,000 for college or university students that already attend school and two $1,500 awards for accepted in college high school seniors. You can apply7 for it till 23rd January every year and if you get it you will receive it on 9th April. To be eligible you have to be U. S. citizen, resident of South Carolina and to pursue degree in international trade and related fields.

These are just a couple of options and there are many more, remember that the easiest way to winning of scholarship is to seek through what makes you unique.

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What every student should know about the scholarships?

by admin Posted: Wednesday, 11/19/2014

Being a student is not an easy task. Except all the exams and social calendar, you should also think sometimes for money and everything outside of the campus. Here is all you need to know in general for the student scholarships.

  1. If I haven’t chosen college or university yet, can I apply for scholarship?

The earlier you apply the better. Indeed the earliest moment for the scholarship applications is when you are in your high school freshman year. Some organizations offer scholarships only for particular universities and colleges but other will allow you to win scholarship and give you the money when you choose an educational institution.

  1. Do I need to pay for an application?

In 90% of the cases, no. some organizations require handling fee but it is not more than $10. If someone is asking you for money with the idea that you will win certain educational grant for sure, check his legitimacy. Even in the scholarships sphere there are scams.

  1. If I don’t get it once, can I apply again?

Yes. But think how to change your portfolio for the next application. Gain more experience, write better resume and improve your grades if possible. Don’t apply for a scholarship with the idea that the other candidates will be worse than you. Consider also applying in another scholarship competition.

  1. Can I lose the scholarship?

Scholarships are made to promote good grades and successful students, researchers and so on. You need to take it seriously and work for high marks if you depend on this financial aid. Most scholarships are renewable every year and you need to apply every time, so your performance will be tracked closely.

  1. Can I apply for grants for education from college?

Depends on the grants. Read carefully for what kind of students they are meant for. Turn to the financial aid office or to the major’s department for specific information about the scholarships that you can apply for.

  1. Does scholarship reflects on any other financial aid that I may receive?

If your college requires financial reports probably what you are receiving from other sources will be decreased with the amount of the scholarship. Some colleges don’t do that. But be positive, this means you will need to return less money once you graduate.

There are probably more questions that popup in your head now. But stay tuned, we’ll be back to that topic again soon.

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