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Toward EXcellence Access and Success (TEXAS Grant)

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:09:02 +0000

If you are a resident of Texas, you may be eligible for the Toward EXcellence Access and Success (TEXAS Grant). The TEXAS Grant provides renewable aid for students who are enrolled in public colleges or universities in Texas. You must be a resident of Texas and have completed the Recommended High School Curriculum or Distinguished Achievement Curriculum in high school. To be eligible for renewal awards, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. In order to qualify for the Toward EXcellence Access and Success (TEXAS Grant) you must study in Texas and the award is based on financial need. For more information on the Toward EXcellence Access and Success (TEXAS Grant) and other grants and scholarships in Texas, please visit the Texas Higher Education web site.

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:50:48 +0000

If you are a South Carolina resident, you may be eligible for the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship. The Legislative Initiatives for Future Excellence (LIFE) program was designed to help South Carolina residents achieve a higher education. In order to be eligible for the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA
Students must rank in the top 30 percent of their graduating class
Students must score at least 1100 on the SAT test
Students must be South Carolina residents at the time of college enrollment
Students must NOT be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, the South Carolina Hope Scholarship, or the Lottery Tuition Assistance within the same calendar year.

For more information on the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship and other grants and scholarships available in South Carolina, please visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site.

Student Excellence Equals Degree Scholarship in Delaware

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:07:07 +0000

Are you a high school student in Delaware? If so, you may be eligible for the Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Scholarship in Delaware. The SEED Scholarship provides tuition for full-time students enrolled in an associate’s degree program at Delaware Technical & Community College or the Associates of Arts program at the University of Delaware. If you have a GPA of over 2.5 and have not been convicted of a felony, then you are eligible. You must complete the FAFSA form in order to apply for the SEED Scholarship money. For more information, please visit the SEED Scholarship Program Web Site.

American Association of University Women

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:13:58 +0000

There are many different grants and scholarships available for women who want to attend college. The American Association of University women is an organization that helps women to finance their education through grants and scholarships.

The AAUW has helped over 10,000 women from more than 130 countries break through barriers and pursue their educational dreams of obtaining graduate degrees and making an impact in their local communities. Grant and fellowship recipients go through a highly selective competitive process. All applications are reviewed by respected scholars, researchers, teachers and practicioners. Here are some of the grants that are available from the AAUW:

Career Development Grants – Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to change their careers, advance their careers, or simply re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree in non-traditional fields. The award amount ranges from $2,000 to $12,000.
American Fellowships – American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates who are completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Applicants must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarship excellence, teaching experience, active commitment to helping women and service in their professions, communities or fields of research. The award amount varies as follows: Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship: $30,000, Dissertation Fellowship: $20,000, Summer / Short-term Research Publication Grant: $6,000
Community Action Grants – Community Action Grants provide funds to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs. These programs promote education and equity for women and girls. Grant amounts range from $2,000 to $10,000 (two years)

For more information on these and other grants from AAUW, please visit the AAUW web site.