AAUW-Harrisburg Branch Scholarships

The Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship will award $2,500 each to two female residents of Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry County, who are attending an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania. The awardees must have completed at least 60 credits toward an undergraduate degree; hold at least a 3.4 grade point average; demonstrate financial need; and be enrolled full-time in the Spring and Fall 2007 terms. In keeping with Beverly Smith's nationally recognized commitment to refugee and immigration issues, special consideration will be given to a woman who embodies Ms. Smith's vision.

The Martha M. Dohner $1,000 Memorial Scholarship candidate will have to be enrolled as a student in both the Spring and Fall 2007 terms and have completed at least 15 credits toward an undergraduate degree by the end of May 2007. She must permanently reside in, and attend a college or university in Dauphin or Cumberland County. This woman must also demonstrate financial need and have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.

New this year, is the Patricia L. Murray Memorial Scholarship. This one-time scholarship will have two $3,000 awards for the Fall 2007 term only. It is for enrollees in the arts or humanities program in a 2-year or 4-year Pennsylvania educational institution, who have completed or are completing one year of the program, and have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4 point scale, or a letter of recommendation from their department chair or advisor. Candidates will have to be enrolled as a student in both the Spring and Fall 2007 terms, and be permanent residents of Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry County, with a demonstrated financial need.

The deadline for applications is May 19, 2007. Awardees will be selected in June. The winners will be honored at the September 2007membership function. For more information, go to the branch website at www.aauwharrisburg.org. The applications are downloadable from the web-site, and are to be submitted by U.S. Mail.

AAUW-Reading Branch Graduate Scholarship 2006-2007

The Reading Branch of the American Association of University Women will award scholarships of $2000 each in 2006-2007 to Berks

Awards shall be made directly to the educational institution. Scholarships will be awarded only if evidence of financial need is presented to the committee. Applicant shall submit a FAFSA needs analysis form. Monies will be paid directly to the educational institution.

The applicant shall provide a completed application, two letters of academic recommendation from faculty members of applicant's educational institution, and one character reference. Please have an official transcript forwarded to the address below. All of the above materials must be postmarked and sent to the address below by June 1, 2006. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A personal interview may be arranged after a review of all applications. Verification of acceptance into an educational program will be required before money is disbursed. All applications will be treated confidentially. Scholarship recipients' names will be published. Reapplications will be considered, although new applicants will be given priority.

Scholarship funds are raised through the annual AAUW Reading Branch/Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries Book Bonanza.

Applications are available on the AAUW Reading Branch web site www.aauwreadingpa.org.  The deadline for application is June 1, 2006.

Mail application and all necessary materials no later than June 1, 2006 to:

AAUW-Reading Branch
Graduate Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 15232
Reading, PA 19612-5232

Have you included?

• Application (available at the Albright Financial Aid Office)
• FAFSA needs analysis form
• One character reference
• Two academic recommendations

Did you have your official transcript sent?

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AAUW-READING BRANCH RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP 2008-09

The American Association of University Women-Reading Branch has established a Re- Entry Tuition Scholarship Fund. The fund awards a number of yearly scholarships from $500 each to mature Berks County women who are returning to school to pursue education leading to certification, licensing or a degree. The money, which will be sent directly to the educational institution, will be awarded in equal installments for the fall and spring semesters. The first installment will be available after August 1, 2007.

Academic excellence is expected and financial need must be demonstrated. Applicants explain their financial needs through personal statement and by including a copy of the previous year's tax return.

The application is due by February 13, 2008.

The applicant shall provide a completed application form. a school transcript, and two letters of recommendation from faculty members, and/or from present or past employers.

A personal interview may be arranged upon favorable review of the application.

Verification of acceptance into an educational program will be required before money is disbursed.

All applications will be treated confidentially. Scholarship recipients' names will be published. Re-applications will be considered.

Scholarship funds are raised through the AAUW-Reading Branch/Friends of the Library Book Bonanza.

Mail application and all necessary materials no later than February 13, 2008 to:

AAUW-Reading Branch
Re-Entry Scholarship Committee
1618 N 15th street
Reading, PA 19604

Have you included:

• Completed application form
• Personal statement
• Explanation of financial need and copy of tax return
• School Transcript
• Two letters of recommendation

Applications are available at the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarships

General Information

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.

The winner(s) of this scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.

Deadline and Eligibility

DEADLINE: June 20, 2007
AWARD VALUE: $1,000

• The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
  
  
• Between the ages of 16 and 30

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

What is your opinion of personal injury lawyers? In less than 1000 words, discuss your views on personal injury lawyers and explain how these views may have been affected by the media.

Are we ready to respond with disaster relief? In less than 1000 words, discuss your views on how well the United States government agencies are prepared to respond to the next call for disaster relief.

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2007-2008 Accountemps/AICPA Student Scholarships

Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students are available only to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at regionally accredited Institutions. Awards are granted primarily based on merit (academic achievement); however, other areas and skills including leadership, community service, financial need, etc. are also considered. For purposes of this program, the AICPA defines minorities as those of Black, Native American/Alaskan native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Those persons who are already CPAs are not eligible for this scholarship.

Eligibility requirements differ by academic level, and the application procedures are lengthy. The AICPA cannot process and must destroy incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications.

Undergraduate Student Eligibility

To be eligible for an undergraduate scholarship, you must be:

• A declared accounting major (this must be indicated on your transcript) with an overall and accounting grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3;
• A minority student (see definition above) who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, (or equivalent) in accounting; and
• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent), unless you are completing your final semester of study, at a four-year or upper division institution. Students who will be transferring to a four-year school for the first time must include an acceptance letter from the school.

Graduate Student Eligibility

To be eligible for a graduate scholarship, you must be:

• A minority graduate student who was on undergraduate accounting major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program, OR who had any undergraduate major and is presently accepted in a master level accounting program; and
• Enrolled as a full-time graduate student (nine semester hours or equivalent).

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John L. Carey Scholarships

This program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting. These awards are intended to encourage liberal arts undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers. Applicants must have obtained a liberal arts degree prior to enrolling in a graduate accounting program. Applicants must be liberal arts degree holders of a regionally-accredited institution in the United States.

Applicants must be accepted into, or in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that will enable them to sit for the CPA Examination at a college or university whose business administration pro­gram is accredited by AACSB International or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Applicants must express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate. The scholarship will be awarded contingent upon the applicant's acceptance into a graduate program. Recipients of Carey Scholarships are not precluded from accepting other scholarships or awards. The amount of the scholarship is 55,000 for one year. It is renewable for an additional year of study, provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained.

Recipients are selected by the John L, Carey Scholarship Task Force. Up to seven scholarships are awarded each year. The selection is based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and future career interests. The deadline for receipt by the AICPA of all application materials is April 1st. The AICPA cannot be responsible for materials which are lost or delayed in the mail.

Accountemps/AICPA Scholarship

The Scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students at regionally accredited institutions in the United States. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Those persons who ore already CPAs are not eligible for this scholarship. Eligibility requirements differ by academic level, and the application procedures ore lengthy, so PLEASE CALL AND REQUEST THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND AN APPLICATION. The AICPA cannot process and must destroy incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications.

The amount of the scholarship is 52,500 each (or one year. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The selection is based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and future career interests. This scholarship program does not discriminate against students on the bosis of sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the selection of students. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is April 1st. The Accountemps/AICPA cannot be responsible for materials that are lost or delayed in the mail.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be:

• A declared accounting, finance or information systems major (this must be indicated on your transcript) with on overall and major grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
• A student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, or equivalent college work, including at least six (6) semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting
• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent). Students who will be transferring to a four-year school for the first time must include an acceptance letter from that school
• An AICPA student affiliate member.

Official Academic Transcript Required

Official transcripts from undergraduate or graduate schools attended and two letters of recommendation are required. An Official Academic Transcript from the post-secondary institution you ore attending is also required. You must request that the registrar of your school send this directly to the AICPA. We will not accept student copies or other unofficial transcripts, or transcripts that arrive after April 1st. Most schools assess a nominal service charge to send official transcripts.

Confidential References Required

You must obtain references from two individuals. References should be people who can speak knowledgeably of your professional and academic experience and of your qualifications for a career in business. Completed reference forms should be returned to you in sealed envelopes and included with your application form.

Payments and Renewals

Awards are made for the academic year following the application. The monetary award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student recipient. Accountemps and AICPA have your permission to use your name and/or picture in advertising and sales promotion materials or in any advertising media without further compensation to you.

• Visit the AICPA web site for details and applications.

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Altrusa International Inc. of Berks County Financial Aid Grants

Altrusa International Inc. of Reading/Berks will award two financial aid grants in the amount of $500 to Berks County students for the 2007-2008 academic year. The educational institution of each recipient will receive the stipend to be applied against the student's educational costs.

Criteria for consideration include the following:

• Applicant must be a resident of Berks County
• Must have completed one year (or 30 credit hours if attending part-time) of higher education in a Berks County college or university.
• Must maintain a minimun 3.0 or "B" grade point average.
• Must need financial assistance to complete education and achieve career goals.
• For further details and application, please visit the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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American Association of University Women, Harrisburg Branch

Beverly J. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2500
Number of Awards: 2

Criteria:

1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in both Spring and Fall 2005 terms;
2. Be a female student having completed at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree by the end of May, 2005
3. Attend an accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania;
4. Be a permanent resident of Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry County;
5. Demonstrate academic achievement, with at least a 3.4 GPA;
6. Demonstrate financial need.

Martha M. Dohner Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1

Criteria:

1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in both Spring and Fall 2005 terms;
2. Be a female student having completed at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree by the end of May, 2005
3. Attend an accredited college or university located in Dauphin or Cumberland County;
4. Be a permanent resident of Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry County;
5. Demonstrate academic achievement, with at least a 3.25 GPA;
6. Demonstrate financial need.

Additional information and application materials are available at http://www.aauwharrisburg.org and also at the Albright Financial Aid Office. The deadline for applications is May 7, 2005.

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American Business Women's Berkshire Charter Chapter Special Scholarships

Amount of Scholarship: $2,000

Scholarship Guidelines:

• Each one-time scholarship is not renewable
• A check will be issued jointly to the educational institution for the recipient
• Funds are limited to tuition, books and fees
• ABWA members or individuals who are related to members of the ABWA may apply.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:
Women who:

• are citizens of the United States of America and Berks County, Pennsylvania
• will be college Junior, Senior, or Graduate level in August, 2005
• are attending or have been accepted at an accredited college or university authorized to confer degrees at least at or above the baccalaureate level
• have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Deadline is March 31, 2006. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.abwaberkshire.org or the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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Army Emergency Relief

AER is a private non-profit organization with the primary mission of providing financial assistance to Army Soldiers and their dependents in time of valid emergency need.

The MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund administered by the AER is a secondary mission to help Army families with the costs of post secondary undergraduate level education, vocational training, and preparation for acceptance by service academies for their dependent children.

Scholarship program eligibility:
Applicants must be...

• Dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of Gray Area Retirees are also eligible.
• Registered in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting Systems (DEERS). You can check your status at 800-538-9552.
• Unmarried for the entire academic year.
• Under the age of 22 on May 1, 2005 based on the 2005-2006 academic year (AY).
• Click here to visit the AER web-site where you may apply online from November 1, 2004 through March 1, 2005.

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Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP)

This program provides:  full medical or dental school tuition payments for a maximum of 4 years; full payments for all school-related fees and expenses, except housing and meals; reimbursement for all books and required equipment; reimbursement for all rental fees, i.e. microscopes; a monthly taxable stipend of at least $1,235 paid directly to you.  For more information or to apply contact your Air Force, Army or Navy Recruiter.   Navy Recruiter ~ Jacqueline Reck, 800-742-2972x5.  Army Recruiter ~1-800-USA-ARMY.  Air Force Recruiter 1-800-423-USAF. Navy's AFHPSP website: http://nshs.med.navy.mil/hpsp/Pages/HPSPHome.htm

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Association of Schuylkill County Services (ASCS) Annual Scholarship

The Association of Schuylkill County Services (ASCS) is presently accepting applications for their Annual Scholarship Award of $500. A scholarship of $100 is also available to other qualified applicants. Applicants must be currently involved in a course of study in the human service field (i.e. psychology, sociology, social work, child development, or a related field). They must have completed a minimum of two semesters at all accredited college oruniversity towards an associate, bachelor, or master degree with a 3.0 or better grade pointaverage. All applicants must be residents of Schuylkill County and must be able to providetranscripts (or any grade record from the applicant's college or university) and verification offinancial need.

Guidelines and an applications for this scholarship are available at the Albright Financial Aid Office.

Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2007. Announcement of the recipient will be made in December 2007.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

This program offers a competition for awards for study abroad, for US citizen students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.

For complete information and application information, please visit the Program's website .

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Berks County Medical Society Alliance, Inc. Scholarship

Amount: $600

Eligibility:

• Students must have a real financial need.
• Students must be academically capable.
• Applicants must be residents of Berks County and attending or planning to attend a training program, college, or hospital in Berks County.
• Applications must be accompanied by a school transcript and scholarship application evaluation.
• No application will be considered unless complete (application, evaluation, transcript and appropriate signatures).

Completed applications should be mailed no later than April 15th to:

Mrs. Wendy Ertel
Scholarship Committee
1161 Old Mill Lane
Wyomissing, PA 19610

For more information and application forms, please visit the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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Business and Professional Women's Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship

The BPW Foundation established the Career Advancement Scholarship in 1969 to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged women seeking to further their education. Scholarships are awarded to women, 25 years of age or older, who wish to advance in their careers or re-enter the workforce. Award amounts range from $1,00 to $2,500.

Visit the Foundation's web site at http://www.bpwusa.org for more information and applications.

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The Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants Annual Scholarship

To qualify, you must:

• be entering your Junior or Senior year in the Fall of 2007
• be a declared Accounting major

Deadline: November 1, 2007

For more information, please visit the Albright College Financial Aid Office.

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Church Training and Deaconess House Scholarships

Scholarships are available to assist women training for religious and benevolent work pertaining to the Episcopal Church. The amount of aid offered ranges from $2,000 to $3,000.

To qualify, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

1. An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2. An acceptance in one of the programs listed below:
   1. A seminary
   2. An accredited college or university advanced degree program in education, religion, social work, medicine or allied fields
   3. A degree credit program of continuing education in the applicant's present field of work.

The deadine for application and supporting documents is March 15, 2007 for the academic year 2007-2008.

For more information, please visit the Albright College Financial Aid Office

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Citizen Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster County

All Lancaster County student are eligible to apply for an INTEREST-FREE loan from the Citizen Scholarship Foundation. This year we granted 320 loans of $1600 each.

Complete information and application forms are available from our website at www.csflancaster.org.

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Citizens for Global Solutions Poetry Slam Contest

During Fall 2006, Citizens for Global Solutions is holding a virtual poetry slam for poets, artists and activists of all ages and backgrounds that have something to say about the environment and social justice. So, if you have a passion for performance poetry, don't mind talking to a camera, and want to do something to change the world you live in, read on!

The focus of the contest is on the environment. We want you to creatively explore some connections between our environment and social justice, to show us how environmental issues impact on you and your community. Consider where we are headed. Is it sustainable? What can we do about it?  

CASH PRIZES!  First prize - $500; second prize - $250; third prize - $100

To take part, go to www.virtualpoetryslam.net and register for the contest.

  Combined Veterans Council of Berks County  

Criteria for Scholarship/Fellowship:

• The program will commence on October 1 of each year.
  
• Each scholarship will be in the amount of $500.00
  
• The Fellowship program awards may be granted to any individual who continues their vocational training to pursue a non-professional occupation. This award will not exceed $250.00.
  
• Applicant's father, grandfather, stepfather, mother, grandmother, stepmother, or guardian must be a member in good standing with a veterans' organization or auxiliary for at least one year prior to the deadline of each award year. In the event a sponsor is deceased, active membership in one of the veterans' organizations within Berks County is a positive requirement at the time of death. If the applicant is other than a son or daughter, a copy of the IRS Form 1040 must accompany the letter of consideration to prove dependency.
  
• An applicant must be accepted by an accredited higher education institution, college, university, or trade school in order to be eligible for either program.
  
• An applicant for scholarship in this program must agree in his or her letter for consideration that they will include the ROTC/NROTC instruction for the mandatory period while in college or at an accredited university, if this instruction is available.
  
• For more information, or to obtain the Letter of Consideration format, please visit the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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The Daniel Kovach Foundation Scholarships

• Blogging - $10,000 awarded annually to students who maintain a weblog.
• Library & Information Science - $1000 awarded annually to students studying in the Librarian, Information Retrieval, or Information Science fields.
• Minority - $100 awarded annually to minority students.
• Women's - $100 awarded annually to female students.

For more information, please visit http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/

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The Dr. James E. Smith Scholarship Fund

• Qualified applicants may be awarded up to $2,000 per school year
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Methodist affiliated College
• First, from the Congregation of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of the City of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania; Second, from the Congregation of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, of the City of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania; Third, from the Congregation of any other Methodist Episcopal Church of the City of Altoona , Blair county, Pennsylvania; and Fourth, from the Congregation of any Methodist or other protestant church within the confines of either Blair or Huntingdon Counties, Pennsylvania.
• For further details and application, please visit the Albright Financial Aid office

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The Dudley & Sylvia Kramer Memorial Scholarship

The Dudley & Sylvia Kramer Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by The Arc of York County. The Arc of York County has been serving individuals with mental retardation and their families since 1952. We are asking for your help in publicizing the availability of this scholarship. Please post this notice and feel free to duplicate the notice to display in prominent locations.

To be eligible for a Dudley Kramer Memorial Scholarship, a student must be:

1. A resident of York County, Pennsylvania
2. Currently engaged in an educational pursuit with a goal of working with persons with mental retardation. The student may also currently be working with persons with mental retardation.
3. The student must show a demonstrated need for tuition assistance.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, June 6, 2008.
A scholarship of up to $750 will be awarded in August 2008.

Please contact the Albright Financial Aid Office for more information

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EARMA Educational Expense Scholarship

Criteria:

• Applicants must be a full time undergraduate student of an institution that is a Title IV eligible and an EARMA member with all dues paid.
• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better on their most current grading period from either high school or current enrollment.
• Applicants must submit an official copy of their academic transcript, financial aid award letter and a one-page statement explaining their need for the scholarship.
• ALL FORMS AND STATEMENT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATIONS FORM TO BE CONSIDERED.
• All application forms must be postmarked by the deadline date of Saturday, December 4, 2004.
• Applicants may not be in DEFAULT of any previous student loans.
• Applications are available in the Albright College Financial Aid Office.

Mail application and forms to:
Ms. Mary Ellen Lister
Chairperson
Burlington County College
601 Pemberton Browns Mills Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068

ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD LETTER TO BE USED FOR FINANCIAL AID PURPOSES.

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Educaid

Educaid "DoubleTake" Sweepstakes

Win Two $2500 Scholarships - One for You, One for Your School!

Visit https://www.educaid.com/doubletake today for official rules and entry form.

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The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity sponsors an annual essay contest intended to challenge junior and senior students in colleges and universities to focus on ethical questions and issues facing them in a complex and ever-changing world.

To obtain an entry form and for further information: www.eliewieselfoundation.org

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The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society Myrtle Siegfried, MD and Michael Vigilante, MD Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a first-year medical student who is a resident of Berks, Lehigh, or Northampton County.

Established in 1999, the Myrtle Siegfried, MD, and Michael Vigilante, MD, Fund scholarship is awarded to a qualified first-year medical student residing in Berks, Lehigh, or Northampton County.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited United States medical school.

The scholarship was made possible through a memorial contribution from Elena Pascal, Foundation trustee, and her sister, Carla Vigilante, in honor of their parents, Drs. Siegfried and Vigilante, who practiced medicine in Allentown for over 50 years.

"Through this endowment we have created a lasting remembrance of our parents and their achievements, and returned something to the profession that my parents so loved," Pascal said.

Scholarship application materials will be accepted beginning June 1 at the Foundation and must be received and postmarked on or before September 30. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision by December 1.

For more information, contact the Foundation at http://www.foundationpamedsoc.org/index.html
(717) 558-7854, or email
studentservices-foundation@pamedsoc.org.

The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cultural Awareness Committee Scholarship

The Cultural Awareness Committee announces its fifth annual $500 scholarship award for a minority student who is pursuing a degree in business at one of the five Berks County colleges or two technical schools. This program is in accordance with the committee's mission to foster minority business development in Berks County.

Deadline: May 5, 2007

Applications are available in the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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2005-2006 College Scholarship Program (August 1, 2005 - October 15, 2005): Available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time during the 2005-2006 academic year.

2006-2007 Gates Millennium Scholars (August 1, 2005 - January 13, 2006): Available to entering first-year students who will be enrolled full-time during the 2006-2007 academic year. For more details about this program and to apply on-line, please visit the GMS web site at www.gmsp.org or e-mail questions to gmsinfo@hsf.net.

2006-2007 High School Scholarship Program (September 1, 2005 - December 15, 2005): Available to graduating high school seniors who will be enrolled in college full-time during the 2006-2007 academic year.

2006-2007 Community College Transfer Scholarship Program (September 1, 2005 -February 1, 2006): Available to community college students who will be transferring and enrolling full-time at a four-year institution during the 2006-2007 academic year.

For more information and applications, please visit the HSF web site or the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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Hispanic College Fund, Inc.

HCF is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Hispanic leaders. HCF accomplishes its mission by awarding scholarships to talented undergraduate students. HCF offers scholarships to students pursuing majors in business, science, and technology.

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico
• Must be pursuing a business, computer science, engineering, or business-related major.
• Must be starting college as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior by fall 2005
• Must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student (minimum 12 credits per semester) from the fall of 2005 through the spring of 2006
• Must be applying to or be enrolled in a college or university in the fifty states of Puerto Rico
• Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of no less than a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Please visit http://www.hispanicfund.org or the Albright College Financial Aid Office for more information.

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James Madison Fellowships

The Foundation is seeking applicants with a demonstrated commitment to a career in teaching American history. American government, or social studies at the secondary level.

Two levels of fellowships are offered:

• Junior Fellowships, awarded to students who are about to complete, or have completed, their undergraduate course of study and intend to pursue full-time graduate work.
• Senior Fellowships, awarded to teachers who want to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes.

Applicants for a fellowship must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American Government, or social studies at the secondary level
• Have earned an undergraduate degree by August 31 of the competition year.
• Visit the James Madison website to apply or for more information.

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The John Gyles Education Awards

The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990 with the help of a Canadian/American benefactor. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Selected students will receive up to $3,000. Filing dates for mailing applications in 2006 is June 1st.

Applications are available online at http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com

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Liberty Mutual Scholarship Program

Awards

• Liberty Mutual will provide approximately eleven $5,000 scholarships for students who are juniors in 2005-2006.

Qualifications:

1. Be a full-time student at a private college/university affiliated with the Foundation for Independent Higher
   Education (FIHE) located in a "qualifying'' state.
   
   Or, be a legal/permanent resident of a "qualifying'' state and enrolled full-time at a private college/university
   affiliated with the Foundation for Independent Higher Education. The "qualifying'' states are: California, Georgia,
   Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.
   
   A list of the 655 private colleges and universities affiliated with FIHE can be found on the Foundation's website:
   www.fihe.org.
   
   
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
   
   
3. Be matriculated as a junior at the time of application
   
   
4. Have an appropriate major and interest in working in a business environment.
   
   
5. Submit the Application, including responses to the six questions on the reverse side of the application form, college transcript, and a resume by November 1, 2005 to:

FIHE
Liberty Mutual Scholarship
1920 N Street, N.W. - Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036

Internships
Recipients of the Liberty Mutual Scholarships are eligible for and encouraged to participate in a paid internship during the summer between the junior and senior years. Liberty Mutual will make a sincere effort to match each scholarship recipient with a position that fits the student's career goals and is in a geographic location convenient to the student's living arrangements.

Renewal
Recipients are eligible to have their scholarships renewed for the senior year of study if the student continues to meet all
requirements.

Selection & Announcements
Recipients will be selected by the staff of the Foundation for Independent Higher Education and the New England Colleges Fund in consultation with Liberty Mutual. Recipients will be notified on or after December 1, 2005. Scholarship funds will be distributed immediately for credit towards the students' 2004-2005 charges.

For more information and applications, please visit the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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2007 Scholarship Awards for Students
Scholarships for People Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted

Lighthouse International invites applications for our 2007 Scholarship Awards Program. The awards are designed to reward excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted achieve their career goals.

The deadline for applications is March 2, 2007.

There are four different categories: College-bound Award, Undergraduate Award I, Undergraduate Award II and Graduate Award, and each carries a $5,000 prize.

For more information, please visit the Lighthouse International web site at http://www.lighthouse.org .

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The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund

The MMMF was established in 1981 to honor the late Margaret McNamara and her commitment to the well being of women and children in developing countries. The purpose of the grant is to support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to improving the lives of women and children in their home countries. Previous grant recipients were studying agriculture, architecture and urban planning, civil engineering, education, forestry, journalism, nursing, nutrition, pediatrics, public administration, public health, social sciences and social work.

The MMMF awards about six grants of about $11,000 each year. They are not renewable. Application forms are available from September 30 until January 31 of each year. Applications must be postmarked by February 1. The MMMF will notify successful applicants by April 30.

Eligibility: a woman applying must meet all of the following criteria:

• She must have a record of service to women and/or children in her country.
• She must reside in the U.S./Canada at the time she submits the application.
• She must be enrolled at an accredited U.S./Canada educational institution by September of the application period and remain enrolled during the entire year of the grant.
• She must use the grant to continue study for her degree.
• She must be a national of a developing country that is currently eligible to borrow from the World Bank and cannot be a U.S. Green Card holder or Canadian resident (see Country Eligibility List).
• She must intend to return to a developing country in about two years.
• She must demonstrate financial need.
• She must be at least 25 years old by December 31 of the application period.
• She must not be related to any World Bank Group staff member or her spouse.

If you meet all of the criteria listed and you wish to complete the application deadline online, you may visit our web site at http://www.wbfn.org and click on MMMF Grants for Women from Developing Countries.

Applications are available in the Albright College Financial Aid Office.

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Minority Business Development Committee Scholarship

Award: $500

Criteria:

• Minority student pusuing a degree in business a one of the five Berks County Colleges.
• Complete forms should be submitted by May 28, 2005.

For more information or application, please visit the Albright College Financial Aid Office.

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Monster.com Scholarships

Monster.com recently announced a new scholarship program.

The Monster Scholars program offers one $2,500 scholarship in each of the following categories:

1.  
   1. College-bound high school students
   2. Undergraduate students
   3. Graduate students
   4. Non-traditional students
   5. Nursing students

The application deadline is March 19, 2004.

For more information, please visit: http://scholars.monster.com/

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Montgomery County chapter of the Pennsylvania State Education Association-Retired

• $1,000 scholarship
• Applicant must
  • be a graduate of a Montgomery County public high school
  • have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
  • be enrolled as a junior or senior in a program leading to a certification in public education
• For more information, please visit the Albright College Financial Aid Office

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NAACP Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students

The NAACP is proud to introduce to you a change. There are 2 scholarships available for non-traditional students this year. The scholarships will be presented at the African-American Community Scholastic Awards Banquet on June 23, 2005. The scholarships are in the amount of $500.00 each.

Criteria for Eligibility:

1. Must be of African-American heritage or descent
2. Must currently a enrolled full-time student
3. Must be returning to school after 5-year absence and/or be 25 years of age or older
4. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and be in good standing
5. You must write a 1000 word essay which must include your career goals, financial need and why you believe that you should be considered for this scholarship
6. Please include your name, address, phone and date of birth
7. You will also need a copy of your official transcript

The deadline for these scholarships is May 25, 2005

Please mail the above information to:

Adrianne Clinton
Education Coordinator
c/o NAACP
529 Broad Street
Reading, PA 19601

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The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

The Federation's program will award thirty scholarships to high-achieving legally blind students next summer. The smallest award is $3,000 and the largest award is $12,000. Generous donors often enhance these values to even higher levels.

For more information, please visit http://www.nfb.org .

Application forms are available in the Albright College Financial Aid Office.

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarships

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society ( http://www.nmss.org/ ) has announced the launch of the National MS Society Scholarship Program to help students and their families who are coping with the effects of multiple sclerosis.

The Society hopes to award unrestricted scholarships of $1,000 to $3,000 to help defray post-high school education expenses. Eligible applicants include high school seniors who have MS, high school seniors who have a parent or guardian with MS, and adults with MS who have never en- rolled in a postsecondary institution. Decisions will be based on financial need, an academic record that shows the applicant is able to succeed in his or her chosen area, and on a personal essay discussing the impact of MS on the applicant's life.

For further information and to download a scholarship form, see the NMSS Web site.

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New York Women in Communications, Inc. Foundation
2005 Scholarship Program

The NYWICI Foundation, in conjunction with NYWICI, annually awards scholarships based on academic excellence, need and involvement in the field of communications.

Each scholarship is valued at $10,000. Awards are intended for use in the 2005-2006 academic year.

Eligibility

• High school seniors attending a New York high school ( expecting to graduate in 2005)
• Undergraduate students from (permanent residents of) NY, NJ, CT, or PA
• Graduate students from (permanent residents of) NY, NJ, CT, or PA
• A current NYWICI member returning to school

Qualifications

• You must be majoring in a communications-related field, such as advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations.
• Undergraduate and graduate students must have a GPA of 3.5 or better in their major and a 3.0 or better overall. High school students must have a GPA of 3.5 or better.

Visit the Foundation's website at http://www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships.html for more information and for applications

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Competition

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will award approximately 900 new Graduate Research Fellowships, including awards offered for women in engineering and computer and information science.

Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fiends of science, mathematics, and engineering supported by the NSF. Applicants must be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States at the time of application.

Each three-year fellowship provides a stipend of $27,500 for 12-month tenures, and a cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year.

The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified science, mathematics, or engineering students and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in this program.

Awards will be announced in late March 2004. The NSF contracts with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) to provide the support services for this prestigious fellowship program.

For additional information, contact the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, ORAU, P.O. Box
3010, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3010, phone toll free, from the U.S. and Canada, (866) 353-0905, e-mail
nsfgrfp@orau.gov, or fax (865) 241-4513. Also visit our Web page at http://www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm.

ORAU is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of 86 major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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The Order Sons of Italy in America National Leadership Grants

The Order Sons of Italy in America awards close to one million dollars annually in scholarships to deserving students through our various state and local lodges. In addition, the Sons of Italy Foundation annually awards several National Leadership Grants.

Along with the financial aspect of the award, the National Leadership Grant also provides the prestige of being recognized as a national leader among students of Italian ancestry. Current high school seniors, undergraduate students at all levels, and those in graduate programs may apply for a grant.

For more information, please visit the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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PAHRA Scholarship Program

The program benefits high school students and adults who reside in low-income housing or a redevelopment area who wish to continue their education. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage higher education, develop self-sufficiency and increase self-esteem among these residents.

A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school student and a $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to an adult resident entering post secondary education.

For more information, please visit the Albright Financial Aid Office.

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Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business Scholarship

Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business program, conceived in 1996, recognizes women who share a commitment to business growth, to professional excellence and to the community - women who are shaping the economic future of Pennsylvania.

Each year an independent group of judges select the top 50 candidates based on submissions including biographical information, professional and personal accomplishments, community involvement and an individual's advocacy for women in business.

Best 50 Women in Business Scholarship Application Guidelines

• All applications must be postmarked by March 30, 2006.
  
• No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
  
• All applicants are required to attach proof of graduation from high school or G.E.D. completion to the application form.
  
• Proof of Pennsylvania residency will be required prior to the disbursement of scholarship funds.
  
• Essay responses cannot be more than two typed pages, using not less than 10-point type.
  
• The scholarship award will be made payable to the educational institution indicated on the application form and awarded on May 15, 2006.

Applications should be submitted to: Linda A. Carchidi, JFC Staffing Associates, 1520 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Application forms are available in the Albright Financial Aid Office or by visiting http://www.best50womenpa.com .

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Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc. Scholarships

The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc. will award nine $1000 scholarships to the most talented (8) undergraduate and (1) graduate African American students in the Commonwealth.  We invite you to share the enclosed applications with your students.*  All completed applications are to be submitted to the address on the application on or before December 1, 2006.

Should you need additional applications, please feel free to make copies as necessary.  If any of the prospective applicants have questions, they are encouraged to contact me at their earliest convenience via e-mail at jthomas@lincoln.edu or by calling 610-932-1259.  Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

*First semester freshmen students are ineligible.

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List of PBCOHE Scholarships Scholarship Applications

The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education will award nine $1000 scholarships at its 37th Annual Conference at Radisson Warwick Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia, PA from February 28 to March 3, 2007.  The following scholarships and their respective criteria are herein listed:

1. The K. Leroy Irvis Undergraduate PBCOHE Scholarship.  Two of these $1000 scholarships will be awarded in each of the regions (Eastern, Central, Western) in Pennsylvania to undergraduate students who meet these criteria:
   • Scholarship
   • Extracurricular activity participation
   • Leadership qualities
   • Interpersonal qualities as alluded to by the student’s references
   • Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive a K. Leroy Irvis PBCOHE Scholarship Award”
   • 3.0 or above grade point average.
   • Brief bio sketch and photograph

2. The John S. Shropshire Graduate Scholarship.  The criteria for this scholarship include ALL the criteria listed under the K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship category and:
   • Earned six graduate hours of study. (minimum)

3. The Robert D. Lynch Leadership Scholarship
   • ALL criteria listed under the K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship category with special emphasis on the student’s leadership skills and academic record.

4. The Esther-Jafari Haymon International Student Scholarship.  The successful recipient of this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
   • Valid registration at a college or university in Pennsylvania as an International Student.
   • Be at least in sophomore year of matriculation.
   • Student must demonstrate leadership skills and participation in co-curricular activities.
   • Three letters of recommendation are required. One of the three letters of recommendation MUST come from a Director and/or Advisor of International Students.
   • Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive the Esther-Jafari Haymon International Student Scholarship.” 

The Pennsylvania New Economy Technology Scholarship Program

SciTech Scholarships

SciTech Scholarships provide up to $3,000 per year based on total educational costs (tuition and mandatory fees, room, board and an allowance for books) to students who are enrolled full-time, for a ' maximum of three years (with certain exceptions for approved five-year degree programs).

To qualify, a student must:

• Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Be a high school graduate
• Be at least a sophomore who is