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