Scholarships From Cumberland Farms

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Cumberland Farms is handing out scholarships to its employees and customers. You must live within a 30-mile radius from a Cumberland Farms retail store, a high school senior or a GED recipient under the age of 25, and plan to enroll in a two or four-year accredited school of higher learning.

Cumberland Farms says this is way to give back and show appreciation for their employees and customers.

They will be giving out 130 scholarships valued at $1000 each. Applications will be taken until December 15, 2009, and you can find out more info here.

Scholarships for Teaching Students at Governors State University

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Scholarships for Teaching Students is being offered at Governors State University called the TQE-R scholarship (Teacher Quality Enhancement Recruitment Scholarship) in the amount of $500 to $3000 for qualified applicants or currently enrolled students in the secondary education programs in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics at GSU.

In order to receive Scholarships for Teaching Students, after completion of the program the scholarship recipients are required to teach in a high need school for a period of time equal to the length of the scholarship or reimburse the U.S. Department of Education for all scholarship monies received.

To qualify for this scholarship you must be admitted to a GSU Secondary Education Program, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for all undergraduate coursework in the degree program, as on official transcripts. You must also have two letters of recommendation from college teachers, counselors or deans that will show the student's potential to teach in a high need school. Last but not least, you must include an essay of not more than 300 words explaining your s interest in teaching in a high need school (to be submitted electronically here).

Deadlines for this Scholarships for Teaching Students at GSU is December 1, 2009, for winter of 2009 and April 1, 2010, for the spring/summer of 2010.

Full Scholarship in Florida for 7th Graders

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Scholarship for Florida 7th Graders

By Scholarships-For-Dads

I had to list this scholarship information, just in case there are any mothers of a 7th grade student in Osceola County.

Osceola County is offering a Scholarship to 7th Graders, who qualify for the free lunch program. This scholarship is from the Take Stock in Children organization and in order to receive the scholarship, the 7th grader must sign a contract to maintain good attendance, good grades, good behavior, and stay away from alcohol, drugs, and violence. In addition, the student will meet with an adult mentor 30 minutes per week during school hours.

If, by the student's end of the senior year he/she has kept the promised made in the contract, then a 2+2 prepaid Florida scholarship will be awarded.

This is an excellent Scholarship for 7th Graders for those living on Osceola County, so if you have a 7th grader and your income qualifies you for the free lunch program you need to apply for this scholarship now. For more information, contact Diane Parker, program administrator for Take Stock in Children, at 407-344-8155 or 407-870-4855.

Scholarships for Women Now Available

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The Soroptimist International is offering Scholarships for Women who are the primary breadwinners of their family, have a financial need, and are currently enrolled or have been accepted to a vocational or undergraduate degree program.

The deadline for these Scholarships for Women is December 15, 2009, however, you must turn in your application to your local chapter by December 1, 2009, in order for the scholarship application to be received by the Soroptimist Headquarters in time. Applications cannot be sent directly to the headquarters.

Currently, each Soroptimist region grants one first-place award for $5,000. (Note: most regions grant additional $3,000 awards.) The 28 first–place recipients then become eligible to receive one of three $10,000 finalist awards.

If you want more information on the Scholarships for Women go here.

Scholarships for Moms Majoring in Special Education and Related Fields

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Applications are being accepted for special education scholarships, so if you are searching for some Scholarships for Moms and planning on pursuing a career in the field of special education, you may want to apply for these scholarships being offered by NYSARC.

1. Arthur Pense Scholarship - Deadline is January 12, 2010.


2. James Reville Scholarship - Deadline is January 12, 2010.


3. Jonathan Weingold Scholarship - Deadline is January 12, 2010.


4. Joesph Weingold Scholarship - Deadline is January 12, 2010.

NYSARC, Inc was formed in 1949. It all started when two mothers from the Bronx were looking to start a day nursery for their young children. These mothers posted an ad in the New York Times and 200 city parents responded. Subsequently, these parents banded together to fight for the recognition of their children's special needs and capabilities.

NYSARC awards scholarships each year to students in college, who are pursuing an education in the fields of physical or occupational therapy, special education, or a field that is related to developmental and other intellectual disabilities.

Applications for these scholarships can be found here.

Scholarship for Moms Wanting a Career in the Automotive Field

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Scholarship for moms who are wanting to pursue a career in the after market automotive industry is now taking applications.

GAAS or the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium hands out about 100 scholarships per year, each with a value of $1000.

In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have graduated from high school within the past two years and be enrolled in a college-level program or a NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) accredited automotive technical program in the US or Canada.

Priority will be given to students who plan to work for any automotive aftermarket company, sons and daughters of families employed in the automotive aftermarket, and Students planning to become technicians in automotive, collision, heavy duty or agricultural fields.

Applications may be made on-line for the 2010 scholarships starting September, 2009, and must be completed by March 31, 2010.

So, if you are searching for a scholarship for moms and you fit this criteria (you don't have to be a mom) then apply now.

To find out more information go here.

Scholarship for Minorities Available through Vanguard

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Vanguard is now accepting applications for the 2010/2011 school year, but you had better hurry. Deadline is November 30, 2009 for this one.

In order to qualify for this Scholarship for Minorities, you have to be entering your senior year in college in 2010 with a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and be a member of a racial minority (other qualifications can be found here).

This Scholarship for Minorities can be used for tuition, books, fees, and supplies and will be awarded in the amount of up to $10,000 and application must include completed application form and current grades via online transcripts.

So get moving if you qualify for this scholarship, a the deadline is only a couple of weeks away.

Apply for Scholarships Now During National Scholarship Month

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If you are like many moms, looking to go back to school in the fall of 2010 you need to begin to Apply for Scholarships now. Previously, National Scholarship Month was in the spring, however, this was too late, as many scholarships will have been awarded by that time. So now, National Scholarship Month is observed in the month of November, just in time for you to start to Apply for Scholarships.

When thinking about where to find some of the scholarships, you need to write down your special qualities that can set you apart from other applicants.

• Mother


• Low income


• Good writer


• Volunteer


• Proposed field of study


• First generation college student

These are just a few things just to get you thinking to help you find and Apply for Scholarships that fit you and your circumstances.

While it is true that many scholarships are given to high school seniors, there are also scholarship opportunities for those who have been away from school for a while, including mother and fathers, who are looking to Apply for Scholarships that can help them secure a better job and attain more money.

So, don't wait. Scholarships have deadlines so you need to find and Apply for Scholarships now.

Photography Scholarship from Alexia Foundation

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The Alexia Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 scholarship. This photography scholarship is much more than that. You do not have to be an extraordinary picture taker. This is not an portfolio contest, but rather a contest on the best photo story, picture essay, or photo-documentary project that explains your idea for a set of pictures that will promote world peace and cultural understanding.

If you are creative with photography and words, this could be the scholarship for you. There are examples of past winners on the website, which will give you some idea of what they are looking for. Also on the site there are the full rules.

Applications must be received by February 1, 2010 to be eligible.

The winner of the scholarship will receive a full scholarship ($15,000) to study photojournalism in London for the fall semester through Syracuse University Abroad. There is also other smaller scholarships that will be awarded.

If interested, go here to find out more about this scholarship.

Scholarships for Moms - Submit Your College Admission Essay and Win

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If you are planning on returning to school, now is the time to get started looking for and entering scholarships for moms contests. You don't want to wait until the first of the year, as many scholarships are awarded at that time and you may miss the deadline.

And do not limit yourself to just scholarships for moms type searches. You can also find scholarships that you can qualify to receive in the mainstream scholarship contests.

For example, Peterson's Essay Edge is running a scholarship contest right now called the Tell Your Story College Admissions Essay Scholarship Contest. All you have to do to enter is submit a college admissions essay and you could win the $1000 prize. And, since if you are applying to colleges anyway and writing these essays, you might as well get double use from them.

To enter this easy scholarship contest you have to be a citizen and at least 13 years old at the time of entry and cannot be employed by the company offering the scholarship. There are no upper age limits, so if you are looking for scholarships for moms this would will fit the bill.

But don't wait. Submissions will be taken from 12:00 AM EST (New York time) on November 3, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 PM EST on December 1, 2009 (the "Promotion Period"). And only your first submission will qualify.

So head on over there and enter. And, don't forget to enter the Scholarships for Moms $10,000 scholarship giveaway contest too.

Scholarships for Moms - Steps to Take to Get Money for School

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Many moms who have been stay at home mothers, taking care of the family and the house, are now needing to return to work. This may be due to either their husband being out of work or unable to pay all the bills by himself or it could be due to divorce. But whatever the reason, more women are searching for scholarships for moms in order to be able to return to school.

And, if you do not want to attend a regular four-year college then you may also find financial aid for your two year degrees such as beauty school, medical transcription or coding, or maybe even a CNA license.

But there are some steps that you must take before searching for scholarships or moms and enrolling in any school:

1. Learn more about the school(s) that you are thinking about attending. See if maybe you can sit in on a class and get a feel for the school to be sure it will be a good fit for you.


2. Be sure that the school is accredited. Many schools carry the distinction of being accredited, therefore, are able to be granted government assistance. But those that are not accredited are unable to use Pell or FSEOG grants. Not only is it important when it comes to receiving money, but you want to be sure that your degree is recognized by employers too. You can find this information at the US Department of Education website.


3. Get a copy of the catalog. Be sure that exactly what the school is advertising is exactly what they are delivering and that there are no hidden costs.


4. Find out about their job placement assistance and whether or not the school aids students in finding jobs after they graduate.

Once you have rounded up a few potential schools that you would like to attend, your next step will be applying for all grants and scholarships for moms that you qualify to receive. It is very important to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after the first of the year and once you have completed your taxes, so as to receive the most money possible from the government in the form of the Pell and/or FSEOG grants. These are need based grants and combined can total a potential amount of $9350 towards your education.

When searching for scholarships for moms be sure to ask each school if they have any scholarships for non-traditional students or if you are a single parent, ask if they have any special programs for single parents. Most of the time this information will not be offered and you must ask if you want to receive it.

You will also want to do a search for any degree-specific scholarships that you may be able to receive. For instance, if you want to attend beauty school, you may want to apply for the Joe Francis Hair Care Scholarship.

It is very important to do your research on your own and not only to look to the financial aid office for help. Apply for all scholarships for moms and remember, applying for a scholarship is about free money, thus should never cost anything.

Single Mother Wins Medical School Scholarship

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In Maine, a high-school drop out and mother of two has been awarded a $25,000 Doctors for Maine's Future scholarship for the study of medicine.

Tobin Carson, now age 32, has been working as a research technician at Lohmann Animal Health in Winslow. She is one of four people in Maine who qualified for the grant as a first-year medical student at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. This is a renewable scholarship, which means that she will be receiving $25,00 per year for the next four years.

This scholarship was established in July of this year to provide a tuition subsidy for eligible students who enter qualifying Maine-based medical school programs. The scholarships aim to address Maine's acute shortage of primary care physicians and the high cost of medical education.

In an address in May on national grants for biomedical research, the governor mentioned Tobin Carson by name.

"At age 15, she announced her dream of going to medical school," Baldacci said. "Unfortunately, she was discouraged from pursuing that dream, being told, 'People like you don't go to places like that.' Not long after that, Tobin quit high school, feeling that it wasn't doing her any good. But she never stopped learning and her desire to go to medical school never faded. After her children were born, she got her GED certificate and enrolled in the University of Maine at Farmington full time as a biology major, graduating at age 28.

Stories like this go to show everyone that anything is possible. Even if you dropped out of school at age 15 like this mother, you can still go back and change your life. But it is up to you and you must be committed to your decision.

Student Scholarship for Students with Cystic Fibrosis - SolvayCARES Scholarship

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I came across an interesting scholarship from SolvayCARES that is awarded to students who suffer from cystic fibrosis. It is called the Thriving Student Scholarship and is awarded in the amount of $2500, however, this past year the winner won $17,000 to coincide with the 17th year anniversary of this scholarship award.

And, if you or someone you know is afflicted with cystic fibrosis and is planning on attending school this coming fall, there is also the Sacks for CF scholarship. Applications must be received by January 15, 2009, and winner will be announced on Superbowl Sunday.

This scholarship is sponsored by Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, who will donate $1000 for every sack recorded during NFL Monday Night Football games to the Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program. Through the BEF/SolvayCARES partnership, "Sacks for CF" funds will be awarded to 30 college students, based on their academic achievements and adherence to daily CF therapy.

Scholarships Up for Grabs from ASSE

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The American Society of Safety Engineers are offering scholarships to those who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in occupational safety & health or a closely related field. This includes fields such as those specifically in occupational safety, health, and environment, industrial hygiene or occupational health nursing. As you move out from there, you might find majors like engineering (industrial, environmental, etc.), other science degrees, perhaps business.

There are a whole list of scholarships available including two CNA scholarships for $4650. There are a lot of different scholarships listed and deadline is December 1, 2009, to apply. Some of these scholarships are for those just entering college while others are for undergraduates and graduates. For more information go here.