Kingston MA Scholarship
Source: Kingston Mariner - The Kingston Town Employees Union has announced a $500 scholarship for Kingston Massachusetts students.
Michigan Merit Scholarship Changes
Source: Central Michigan Life - The Michigan Merit Scholarship currently awards $2,500 to first year college students. The proposed changes to the program would instead give $4,000 to students after two years of college work. The changes could be difficult for freshmen, but would help continuing students and provide an alternative to loans.
Sioux City, Iowa Graduate Scholarships
Source: Sioux City Journal - The University of Iowa has approved a raise in the amount of scholarships granted to graduate students who teach and perform research at the university.
HOPE Scholarships for Georgia Students Could be Limited
Source: Macon Telegraph (GA): The Georgia legislature is considering changing the HOPE scholarship program for students in Georgia. The new requirements would limit HOPE eligibility to 127 semester hours. If approved this change would take effect starting with next fall’s freshmen.
Baby Given a $25,000 Scholarship
Source: KSL News - A West Valley City, Utah baby won a college scholarship sweepstakes sponsored by baby food maker Enfamil.
Churches Raise Voices and Funds for Scholarships
Newark, Ohio church choirs raised voices for college scholarship fund at Trinity AME Church.
Technical College Scholarships for Wisconsin Seniors
Source: The Monroe Times - “Graduating seniors from all 30 high schools within the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District may apply for a Lenz Family Endowment Scholarship through the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Foundation Inc.”
$600,000 in Scholarships from The American Savings Foundation, Connecticut
Source: New Britain Herald - “The American Savings Foundation Scholars Program, one of the largest college scholarship programs in Connecticut, announces the open application period for the 2005-2006 academic year. Applications and all accompanying materials must be submitted by March 31, 2005. The foundation expects to award 125 new scholarships and as many as 225 renewal awards this year, with total scholarships surpassing $600,000.”
Grants for Pennsylvania College Students
Source: phillyburbs.com - “Pennsylvania’s student-loan agency will pump an additional $55 million into grants for college students and working adults in the 2005-06 school year, officials said Wednesday.”
Sacramento California Financial Aid Workshops
Financial aid workshops will be offered in Sacramento throughout the month of February to help students apply for grants and other financial aid. Students and parents who attend the workshops will receive individual assistance in determining eligibility and completing the federal financial aid forms.