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Nordstrom Scholarship

Nordstrom is to award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students and help them achieve their dreams of going to college. The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.

Deadline: May 1, 2012

For more information and to apply, please go to the following site:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship

TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship

What does being a good citizen mean to you? Tell us what you do to help others in your community and the world in a short essay or video. You could be chosen for a 2012 TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship.


40 Scholarships will be awarded equaling $50,000.

For more information, or to apply please visit www.citizensbank.com/scholarship and submit your essay or video from April 1st - 30th. Scholarships will be awarded in June for the 2012-2013 academic year.

How Social Media Influences Scholarship Finalists

Applying for an outside scholarship this year? The application may not be the only way that the scholarship committee is choosing their recipients!  Fastweb and 300 members the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) who collectively award more than $1 billion in scholarships each year, participated in a survey that gives us a better understanding of the extent to which they use the web and social media to evaluate their scholarship applicants.

Key findings from the survey included:

1. About a quarter of scholarship providers use web search sites
  like Google and/or social media web sites like Facebook,
  LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter to search for online information
  about scholarship applicants. Most screen only finalists due
  to a lack of resources to screen all applicants.

2. Three quarters of the scholarship providers were looking for
  one or more red flags, mostly for signs that the scholarship
  applicant might reflect badly on the scholarship sponsor.
  They wanted to see whether the applicant demonstrates good
  judgment, and were looking for provocative or inappropriate
  photographs or remarks, illegal activities (e.g., underage
  drinking and use of narcotics), insensitive or discriminatory
  remarks or a negative attitude. A quarter reviewed the
  student's online presence to identify or resolve conflicting
  information about the applicant, such as lies about
  qualifications listed on the application form.

3. More than half of the scholarship providers review an
  applicant's online presence to get to know the applicant
  better, to look for creativity and other positive personality
  traits or to evaluate real life communication skills.

4. A third of scholarship providers who reviewed an applicant's
  online presence have denied an applicant a scholarship and a
  quarter have granted an applicant a scholarship because of
  information they found out about them online.

A report on the survey may be found at

http://www.finaid.org/educators/20120224scholarshipscreeningsurvey.pdf

Article by: Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher of Fastweb.com and FinAid.org and author of Secrets to Winning a Scholarship

NHSC Scholarship Program

The National Health Service Corporation (NHSC) awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care - Bay Path's new Physician's Assistant program qualifies! The scholarship includes:

• Payment for tuition, required fees, and other reasonable educational costs
• Monthly support stipend (taxable)
• Assistance in finding a practice site 

In return, students commit to serve in the Corps for two to four years in an underserved community located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) upon their graduation and licensure.

Please visit their website for more details and application requirements:

www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships

Melba Corliss Endowment Fund

The Melba Corliss Endowment Fund of the Zonta Club of Springfield, MA awards a $5,000 scholarship annually to a woman enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study at an accredited college in the Western Massachusetts Area. Melba, a business executive and co-owner of the Corliss Adjustment Bureau in Springfield, was a past president and active member of the Springfield Zonta Club until her death in 1996. Her generous bequest to the Springfield club has led to the establishment of this annual scholarship.

The deadline for applications to be received by the committee is April 15, 2012 and notification of the award will be by June 15, 2012. Applications are available at www.zontadistrict1.org/springfield_ma

Applications should be submitted to:

Zonta Club of Springfield
Melba Corliss Scholarship
P.O. Box 80955
Springfield, MA 01138-0955

MassMutual Scholars for Multicultural Students

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is pleased to announce that its MassMutual Scholars program is now a national scholarship program for high-achieving African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic students interested in careers in the insurance and financial services industry.

This year, the program will offer thirty $5,000 college scholarships to high-achieving students across the country.

The scholarship application is available from February 10 - May 4, 2012. Please apply online at www.act.org/massmutual

Springfield Garden Club Scholarship

The Springfield Garden Club invites applications for $2,000 in scholarship assistance for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2012-2013 academic year. Applicants must be residents of Hampden County, Massachusetts majoring in plant sciences or environmental studies programs such as horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, land management or other allied fields.

For application and/or further details, please email Judith Cmero at jacm56@charter.net. Completed applications, financial aid forms, and other required documents should be mailed to:

Judith Cmero
Springfield Garden Club
Scholarship Committee Chairman
452 Springfield Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095-1937

 The deadline for receipt of all application materials is April 15, 2012.

The Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship

The Sunflower Initiative Inc. is offering a $10,000 scholarship for a young woman attending a women's college. The Sunflower Initiative, Inc. (TSI) is a corporation formed by a group of alumnae of Randolph-Macon Woman's College for the purpose of supporting women attending women's colleges. Its first scholarship, the Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship, in the amount of $10,000, will be awarded for academic year 2012-13.

The Scholarship Committee of TSI will consider applications postmarked on or before March 15, 2012. The recipient must be academically motivated; she must possess a stellar high school record, strong references, and a desire to make a contribution to society.

Visit online at http://www.thesunflowerinitiative.com/ to read more about the value of a women's college education and to download an application for the Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship.

AARP Foundation Scholarship - Women over 50!!!

The AARP Foundation has announced a call for entries for its sixth annual Women's Scholarship Program. The program provides funds to low-income women age 50 and older who are seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, be able to demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled in an accredited school or technical training program within six months of the scholarship award date. The program will give priority to women raising the family members of others, to women that have been out of the workforce for more than a year, and to older women veterans.

Scholarship winners are chosen on the basis of financial need, personal circumstances and achievements, educational goals, and the likely impact of the scholarship on their lives.
Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000, depending on financial need and the cost of the education or training program. The number of scholarships awarded varies from year to year, depending on the availability of funds and the number of applicants. In 2011, the program awarded over three hundred and fifty scholarships.

Funds may be used for partial or full tuition, fees, and books, and may be used for part-time as well as full-time study. Funds will be distributed directly to the institution.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2012

Complete program guidelines and application procedures are available at the AARP Web site: http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/scholarships.html

Price Chopper Supermarket Graduate Scholarship

For 79 years the Golub Corporation, parent company of Price Chopper Supermarkets, has believed in and practiced good corporate citizenship. To that end, we have established Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Scholarship Awards. Please visit our website to learn more about our $4,000 Graduate or Professional School Scholarship. We are hoping to help a student who might not otherwise be able to attend schools of higher education, to realize their educational dreams.

Deadline: March 15, 2011

Please visit https://scholarships.pricechopper.com for more information and application process.

Part Time Interior Design Scholarships from IFDA

The International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation Board of Trustees added a scholarship for a part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a continuing interior design or related program at an accredited school.

ELIGIBILITY/GUIDELINES

• All applicants must have completed four design courses in post-secondary education at the time of application and be majoring in Interior Design or a related field.
  
• The scholarship applicant must be currently enrolled in at least two courses as a part-time student.
  
• The completed application packet must include a sealed transcript of course work that verifies part-time status and shows your GPA. Transcript may be sent separately.
  

Application Requirements for Part-Time Student Scholarship

One (1) copy of:

• An official transcript from your college Registrar. Transcript may be sent separately by March 31 deadline.
  

And four (4) copies of each of the following:

• The completed Application Form.
  
• 200-400 word essay explaining your long- and short-term goals, special interests, volunteer/community service, and what inspired you to pursue a professional career in this field.
  
• Two different examples of your original design work. Digital color copies or CD's acceptable.
  
• Letter of recommendation from an instructor/professor on official school stationery.

Scholarship Amount: $1500

Deadline: March 31, 2012

For more information, or to apply please go to www.ifdaef.org/scholarships.php

Polish Junior League of Massachusetts, Inc. Scholarship

Three scholarships are being offered this academic year from the Polish Junior League of Massachusetts. You must be of Polish heritage and have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County) to be considered for the program. The following criteria is noted for each scholarship below:

The Undergraduate Scholarship

• Must be enrolled in the sophomore year (36 credits minimum) or higher 

The Josephine Karwoski Memorial Scholarship

• Must be female
• Must be currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate degree program or a non-traditional student returning as an undergraduate student at an accredited institution

The Helen Weber Scholarship

• Must be enrolled in the sophomore year (36 credits minimum) or higher
• Must be a Media or Communication Specialist, Library Science, or Journalism major

Applications can be found at Bay Path's Student Financial Services Office and must be completed by April 30th and sent to :

Polish Junior League of Massachusetts, Inc. 

ATTN: Scholarship Chairperson

c/o 48 Szetela Drive

Chicopee, MA 01013

The Jim Roberts Scholarship Award

The Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for full time college students in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year and preferably expressing an interest in Human Resources or a related field. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Full-time student enrolled in sophomore, junior or senior year.
• Enrolled in degree program (Bachelor’s)
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Submission of completed application.
• Submission of one page statement of interest.
• Expressed interest in Business or Human Resources as a career.           

Application Process

• Visit www.hracc.org for an application
• Completed applications due to Scholarship Chairperson on May 30th
• Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee
• Candidate(s) interviews completed in June
• Interview panel will consist of at least one member of the Scholarship Committee and the Committee Chairperson. Additional member(s) as the Scholarship Committee to be present as the Chairperson deems appropriate.
• The recipient is presented with the scholarship check in a brief ceremony at the June or September meeting.

Award

The Scholarship Award is typically $2,000, and is presented in June or September. Recipient must attend the meeting for the presentation. HRACC reserves the right to not award a scholarship every year. 

For Additional Information or Questions contact

Kristin Sabatino, Scholarship Chair  (860) 827-5789

CMS Chamber Scholarship - CMC Students Eligible!!!

We are now accepting nominations for the 2012 CMS Chamber Scholarships. Typically, three $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year. The final decision is subject to our Board of Directors approval.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2012.


Scholarships are available for any student that is attending school or living in the Chamber's service area (Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Brimfield, The Brookfields, Holland, Spencer, Wales, Northern Connecticut)

Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) equal to or greater than 3.0. Candidates may apply using the simple 1-page application below. Three sealed letters of recommendation and an essay written by the applicant are required for consideration.

 For more information and application please visit: http://cmschamber.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2012-cms-chamber-scholarships-nominations-now-being-accepted

Greater Worcester Community Foundation Scholarship

Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers many scholarship awards that help local students to continue their education after high school. Awards are made through an annual, competitive selection process that takes place from March through June. By completing one application, you may be considered for any of the scholarships for which you are eligible.

Each of our scholarship funds has special criteria established by our donors. The qualifications of each applicant will be matched accordingly. Most scholarship awards are open only to residents of the cities and towns within Worcester County.

Scholarships vary in size from $250 - $5,000

Application Deadline: March 19th

To apply online please visit www.greaterworcester.org

For more information please call 508-755-0980 or email scholar@greaterworcester.org

*New Process for Completing FAFSA*

The financial aid reapplication process for the 2012-2013 (fall 2012 and spring 2013) has begun. Priority deadline to file FAFSA: May 1, 2012. (Note: students enrolling for the summer of 2012, fall of 2012 and spring of 2013, must complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA form).

New Process: When you complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA, you are able to access IRS tax information and have it automatically transferred onto the FAFSA. This will save you time and reduce errors.

Beginning Feb 1, 2012, the FAFSA will offer IRS tax retrieval for the 2012-2013 year. 

You are strongly urged to select the "2011 Tax Retrieval Option" in order to have your correct tax return data transfer to your FAFSA.

After you file your 2011 federal income tax return, please allow two weeks for the IRS to process the return before completing the FAFSA form and retrieving the tax information.

Please note: not all applicants are able to do this - for example: if an amended tax return was filed or an individual is filing separate from his/her spouse. Only eligible applicants will be able to retrieve IRS data - saving time and confusion.

Due to recent regulation changes, the Student Financial Services Office can no longer accept copies of student or parent federal tax returns beginning with the 2012-2013 application year. If you do not successfully transfer the IRS tax information onto your FAFSA, you will be required to provide an official IRS transcript to the Student Financial Services Office instead of a copy of the federal income tax return.

If you have any questions, contact the Student Financial Services Office at 413-565-1301 or by email at finaid@baypath.edu

Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship

The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, Inc. in Holyoke at Jericho, has established the Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to students from Western Massachusetts who are graduating from high school or are enrolled at an accredited college or university.

To be eligible, a student must:

1. Be a resident of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin or Berkshire County
2. Be a graduating high school senior or a returning student attending an accredited college or university
3. Demonstrate either an intention to pursue a degree and a career dedicated to serving persons with disabilities, or be a person with a disability seeking to further his or her education

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, financial need, academic achievement, volunteer service, and church and community activities will also be considered in selecting scholarship recipients.

To complete the application process, the applicant must provide the following materials: 

• Completed scholarship application found at www.jerichobeca.org
• Official transcript of academic records for grades 9-12 and/or undergraduate record
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement from a physician or school administrator verifying disability (if applicable)

All materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2012 and sent to:

Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship

The Bureau for Exceptional children and Adults, Inc.

P.O. Box 1039

Holyoke, Ma 01041-1039

For additional information, please call 413-538-7450

The Community Foundation Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts will award approximately $2 million in scholarships and interest-free student loans primarily to applications from our region for the 2012-2013 academic year. Awards will be made for attendance at post-secondary schools and colleges.

To be considered, students must complete the process by submitting the following by Friday, March 30, 2012.

• An online application available at www.communityfoundation.org
• A 2012-2013 Student Aid Report (SAR). This report is generated after the FAFSA has been completed.
• An official academic transcript indicating a grade point average, class rank, or SAT scores (high school seniors only)

If you have questions or need assistance preparing for college, please call 413-732-2858 or email scholar@communityfoundation.org.

National Institutes of Health Scholarship

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers:

·  Scholarship support

·  Paid research training at the NIH during the summer

·  Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis based on the following basic requirements:

·  U.S. citizen, national, or qualified noncitizen. 

·  Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2012-2013 academic year at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution.

·  High school seniors are not eligible to apply.

·  3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or within the top 5 percent of your class.

·  From a disadvantaged background. Disadvantaged background means that your financial aid office has certified you as having "exceptional financial need." (Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 51)

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012!!

To apply please go to the application center: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp/appcenter

Zonta International Scholarship

The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, a member of Zonta International, is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship opportunity to a woman studying business at the undergraduate level who has demonstrated outstanding potential in the field, and who lives in the Quaboag Valley (Belchertown, Brookfield, E. Brookfield,  Hardwick, Holland, Monson, New Braintree, N. Brookfield, Palmer, Spencer, Wales, Ware, Warren, and W. Brookfield).

The winning application will be considered for an additional $1,000 Zonta District award with the potential to compete for one of twelve $5,000 international scholarships from Zonta International.

You may download an application at www.zonta.org. Deadline for submission is May 7, 2012. Completed scholarship applications can be mailed to:

Kristin M. Goold
Chair, Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Committee
82 Catalpa Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119

Alice Babcock Scholarship

Westfield Bank will award one $1,000 scholarship to a second, third, or fourth year student attending a higher education institution in the fall of 2012. Applicants must have a permanent address at one of the following communities: Westfield, Springfield, Agawam, Holyoke, Southwick, East Longmeadow, West Springfield, Granville, Huntington, Russell, or Chester

Application and instructions can be found at: www.westfieldbank.com/aboutus/community/alicebabcockscholarship

AES Scholarship

AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

 

Amount of award:   $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012

Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at:  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm