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High School Seniors – Look for 2014 – RMHC U.S. Scholarships

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Students across the country work hard to earn top marks; they dream of the college they’ll attend and the education they’ll receive.

Unfortunately, many of those students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams. 

We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $48 million in scholarships have been awarded.

How to Apply:

The 2013 application process has ended. This year’s applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June, 2013. Scholarships applications for the 2014 scholarship program will be accepted online starting on October 1, 2013.

For any questions about the Scholarship Program application process, please contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) via email at RMHC@applyists.com (Subject Line: RMHC) or toll free 855-670-4787.

The four types of scholarships available include:

RMHC®/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.

RMHC®/Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage.

RMHC®/African-American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.

RMHC®/HACER®: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage.

Congratulations 2012-2013 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship Recipients

  • Jessica Belmares Ortega — University of New Mexico
  • Mariah Gonzales — University of Texas at Austin
  • Daniel Ospina — Hillsborough Community College
  • Giovanna Robledo — Harvard University

General Eligibility Requirements

To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:

  • Be a high school senior
  • Be younger than 21 years old
  • Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study
  • Be a legal U.S. resident
  • Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
  • Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
  • Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
  • Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution

Through RMHC, you can make a world of difference for the families who depend on us. We invite you to learn more about our core programs: the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile; and download the RMHC Club Kit, a manual for students with practical ideas on how to make a difference through RMHC. So spend time with us, and learn how you can help thousands of families spend time with their kids.

Youth International Exchange Opportunity

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The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for secondary school students (age 15-17) from countrieswith significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States. Scholarships for theYES Abroad Program are also available to U.S. citizens attending high school (age 15-18) to spend one academic year or a semester in select countries.

 

Graduating Seniors – Another scholarship you can win before enrolling to the College!!!!

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Crime Prevention Essay Scholarship

Application Information

To apply for this scholarship, follow the instructions on thescholarship’s website

Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is for graduating seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university in the US. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write minimum two page essay that pertains to one or more of the following categories: crime prevention; effects of crime policies; recidivism; crime myths; crime statistics; causes of crime; how mental health affects crime and/or vice versa; stories about people overcoming criminal records; motivation for improving life after committing a crime; suicide prevention; suggestions and resources for improving life after committing a crime; crime policy reform; and international crime policy. Essays must be e-mailed in .rtf or .doc format and any outside sources must be cited in APA format. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one entry.

How easy is it to apply?

Not too bad

This scholarship’s application process may have items such as essays that could take a couple hours.

How much competition is there?

Average

The competition for this scholarship will be average.

Details

Deadline: Jun 30
Award Range: $1,000 – $2,500
Awards Granted: 3

Contact Information

Everyone Deserves A Second Chance At Life

PO Box 1521
Rapid City, SD 57709

p. 541-980-5573
f. 267-222-6519

scholarship@edascal.org
http://www.edascal.org

8 Crucial Things You Should Know about Financial Aid

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Dear College Made Simple Reader,

When it comes time to apply for financial aid, there are two basic numbers that go into the equation.

Number one is the cost of schooling – that includes tuition, room, board, textbooks, and other supplies.

The second is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) – that’s the amount of money a college or university concludes that you have available to pay for your child’s education.

So, in simplified terms, your financial aid eligibility comes down to this: the cost of school minus your EFC.

Remember, the cost of the school is outside of your control – which means it’s up to you to find (legal) ways to lower your expected family contribution.

Today let’s review a number of acceptable, legitimate ways to do exactly that… so you can keep more money in your pocket.

– Scott

How To Reduce Your Expected Family Contribution – the Right Way

  • Honesty is the best policy. Fudging the numbers is the worst. That’s because – if you get caught, you could get hit with some serious fines… and up to 5 years of jail time. Moreover, you could be required to pay back monies received – and, worst of all, you may be declared ineligible for any financial aid going forward.
  • Time your application carefully. Be entirely truthful – but be smart. Everything you enter on your FAFSA form has to be accurate for the date you submit. That means, if you’ve got a raise coming up or a financial windfall in your future, make sure you get the application in beforehand. If your child is planning to get a job to help pay for education – be sure to get your FAFSA form in first.
  • Spend your child’s money first. What that means is… your student is expected to pay the highest percentage of income and assets – so you’ll want to reduce these first. Then come parents, and finally any other sources (like grandparents). Spend down assets accordingly.
  • Delay gifts. For example, if a grandparent is planning to help contribute – hold off. Make it a graduation gift.Pay off debts. Credit card debts, auto loans – these things don’t count against your assets when calculating the EFC. If you spend the money to pay them off, though, then you’ve erased that from your assets.
  • Minimize withdrawals. While 401(k) assets don’t count against you, if you withdraw from them to help pay for college, they do. Plus, you’ll be paying hefty penalties.
  • Accelerate any necessary purchases. If your family needs a new computer – get it before you submit your FAFSA. The same is true for a new car, or any other major expenses. The smaller you can make your assets, the better. In short, move purchases up.
  • Will you have more than one child in college? If so, by maximizing your expected college costs, you will receive more financial aid for each.

What I’ve just shared with you are all entirely legal ways to help maximize the financial aid you get.

Practice them all, and you’ve got a much better shot at receiving adequate financial aid.

To your college funding & admissions success,

Scott Weingold
Co-founder, College Planning Network, LLC

Publisher, College Made Simple – The Free Educational Resource of College Planning Network, LLC

 

High School Senior – one last chance for scholarship opportunity!!!

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Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship

Application Information

This scholarship has an online application

Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is for current high school seniors and current college students who will be enrolled full-time as college undergraduates the upcoming school year. To qualify for this scholarship, high school seniors must have a 3.5 GPA, and current college students must have a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is open to students in any field of study. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity, and academics. Selection for this scholarship is based on financial need, content of character, and the candidates’ potential to make an impact on their peers and community.

How easy is it to apply?

Not too bad

This scholarship’s application process may have items such as essays that could take a couple hours.

How much competition is there?

Moderate

You will be competing against a pretty high number of people for this scholarship.

Details

Deadline: Jun 28
Average Award: $1,000
Awards Granted: 3

Contact Information

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund

PO Box 140900
Gainesville, FL 32614

info@akmsf.com
https://www.akmscholarship.com/

Requirements

GPA:
  • 3.0
Class Year:
  • High school senior
  • College freshman
  • College sophomore
  • College junior

Duck Brand Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest

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Duck Brand Duct Tape “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest

Application Information

To apply for this scholarship, follow the instructions on thescholarship’s website

Scholarship Overview

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must make their high school prom attire out of Duck brand duct tape. Applicants must submit one photo of themselves – as a single entry or as a couple entry – in their duct tape prom attire to be judged on workmanship, originality, use of colors, accessories, and use of Duck Brand duct tape. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States or Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Colorado, Maryland, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Province of Quebec. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at the time of entry and be attending a high school, home school association, or other school-sanctioned prom in 2013.

Orlando Arts Scholarship

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Each year, there is an Orlando Arts Scholarship award for two $2500 scholarships to a senior boy and a senior girl who are involved in the “arts”.

Arts include: Music, Drama, Theater and Visual Arts

Click here to download the application instruction.

The deadline is May 15, 2013.
The 2013 recipients for the Orlando “Arts” Scholarship will be announced in June.

03/15/13 Deadline – Scholarship Opportunity – Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program Now Accepting Nominees

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ashely Thill, 414-227-3417 or athill@c-k.com

KOHL’S CARES® SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 15
FOR OUTSTANDING YOUNG VOLUNTEERS

Kohl’s is honoring more than 2,300 youth, ages six to 18, who have made a positive impact on their communities with more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes; top winners receive $10,000 each

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., February 1, 2013 – The Kohl’s Department Stores(NYSE: KSS) Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program will award more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes this year. Ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000 scholarships, more than 2,300 young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their communities will be selected. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted February 1 – March 15 atkohlskids.com.
To nominate volunteers ages six to 18 for a Kohl’s Cares scholarship, visit kohlskids.com. Nominations are accepted February 1 through March 15, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and more than 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward post-secondary education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.
Since the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 17,000 kids with more than $3.4 million in scholarships and prizes. In 2013, Kohl’s celebrates its 13th year of rewarding young volunteers. Below are just a couple of examples of the outstanding youth recognized during last years’ program.
In 2012, Kohl’s honored national winner Brianna Moore, 15, from Detroit, Michigan who collected, decorated and delivered food baskets that fed more than 400 families in her community, along with collecting and providing hats and gloves for approximately 320 local school children to keep them warm during the harsh Detroit winter. Regional winner, Mackenzie Bearup, 18, was recognized for founding Sheltering Books, Inc., an organization that has collected and donated more than 100,000 books to children in homeless shelters in 35 states and underprivileged school children in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
The Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares®, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. Kohl’s Cares® benefits children’s health and education initiatives nationwide through its merchandise program, featuring special books and plush toys where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s initiatives; fundraising gift cards for schools and youth serving organizations and the Associates in Action associate volunteer program. For more information or a list of past Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winners, visit kohlskids.com.
About Kohl’s Department Stores
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,146 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $208 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl’s Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, or join the discussion on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kohls or Twitter http://twitter.com/Kohls.

Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) Student Opportunities

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Dear AAJA Students and Friends in Journalism,

We want to encourage non-senior high school students to apply for JCamp 2013. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry professionals. The program will be free of charge for selected students.

There is also time to apply for the CIC/Anna Chennault scholarship, but don’t wait until it’s too late. Apply now!

Please pass on this information to any student eligible for these programs.

Happy Holidays!

Best,

Nao Vang
AAJA Student Programs Coordinator
415-346-2051, ext. 102
naov@aaja.org

FROM: AAJA STUDENT PROGRAMS

Opportunity: JCamp 2013, June 19-24, 2013 at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

JCamp is a six-day training camp that brings together a diverse group of students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and media executives. JCamp participants receive hands-on training and produce multi-platform news packages for the program’s news website.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2013

Eligibility:

  • Non-senior high school student

Learn more detailed information and how to apply to JCamp 2013. 

FROM: AAJA STUDENT PROGRAMS and the COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Opportunity: A $3,900 College Scholarship, a place in the Voices Student News Project and networking at the 2013 AAJA Convention in New York.

Apply for the 2013 CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship for a chance to win money toward your college education, a trip to the 2013 AAJA convention in New York as part of the Voices student news project plus getting matched with a mentor keyed to your journalism focus. One rising sophomore will be awarded the scholarship and the opportunity to learn from professional journalists and meet the AAJA community.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2013

Eligibility

  •  Applicants must be committed to AAJA’s mission.
  •  Applicants must be college freshmen going into their sophomore year.
  •  AAJA membership is not required to apply, but if the student is awarded the scholarship he/she must become an AAJA student member.

Learn more detailed information and directions on how to apply to the CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship.

Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

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Application Information
To apply for this scholarship, follow the instructions on the scholarship’s website

Scholarship Overview
This scholarship is for high school seniors and college freshmen who are residents of the United States or Canada. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be less than 25 years old as of the application deadline. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit two essays: one on a given topic related to a healthy lifestyle, and the other a personal statement. There is no formal scholarship application form; applicants must submit their essays and other application materials as email attachments.

How easy is it to apply?
Not too bad
This scholarship’s application process may have items such as essays that could take a couple hours.
How much competition is there?

Moderate

You will be competing against a pretty high number of people for this scholarship.

Details

Deadline: Dec 15
Average Award: $5,000
Awards Granted: 1

Contact Information
Linda Wells
Stay Fit
6393 Penn Ave
Pittsburg, PA 15206

ph. 412-943-7113

linda.wells@fitnessexercises.tv
http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/

Requirements

Maximum Age:
  • 25
Class Year:
  • High school senior
  • College freshman