Chairman Bogle Scholarship for Communication and Journalism Majors - Apply Today!

February 13, 2012

Chairman Robert W. Bogle Scholarship for

Communication and Journalism Majors!

Thanks to the generous support of the Council of Trustees Chairman, Mr. Robert W. Bogle, a new scholarship has been created for Communication Arts and Journalism majors.

Criteria: applicants must have a minimum of a "C" average and must be a Communication Arts or Journalism major.

Awards:  two students will be selected.  Each student will be awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $2,500 for the Spring 2012 or Fall 2012 semester at Cheyney University.

Applications:  please submit a General Scholarship application to Mandy Santiago, Biddle Hall, Room 130. 

Application forms are available online at:

www.cheyney.edu/donor-relations  (click on the General Scholarship application on the left-hand side of the page) or by visiting Biddle Hall, Room 130.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling and competitive basis.  Students are encouraged to submit their applications on or before March 16th, 2012.

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Top 2012 Scholarships for Black Students!

February 10, 2012

Disclaimer:  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage or endorse external scholarship sites.  This listing is provided for informational purposes only.

Top 2012 Scholarships For Black Students:

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.
Academic Competitiveness Grant
For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.
Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund
For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.
American Copy Editors Society Scholarship
Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.
AORN Foundation Scholarship
For students studying to be nurses and preoperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.
AWG Minority Scholarship For Women
Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences.
AXA Achievements Scholarship
Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students -- one from each state.

Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships
Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.
Best Buy Scholarship
For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.
Burger King Scholars Program
For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.
Dell Scholars Program
For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology
For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Discovery Scholarship
Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.

Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships
Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.
EMPOWER Scholarship Award
Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.
ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program
For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.

Fulbright Scholar Program
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.
Future Engineers Scholarship Program
For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.

Gates Millenium Scholarship
Funded by the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.
Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship
Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship
For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.

Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship
For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.
HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship
Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally underrepresented in such programs.

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund
To increase diverse students' access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund
For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.
Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship
For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.

Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest
A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.

McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship
Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.

National Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.
National Black Police Association Scholarships
For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.
National Institute of Grants For Women
Designed to help women and girls find funding for college education, and more.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.
National SMART Grant
Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.

PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships
Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.

Ron Brown Scholar Program
Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship
Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.

Siemen Competition
Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.
Tri-Delta Scholarships
For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more.
Tylenol Scholarship
For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.

United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship
For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
For students seeking a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.

Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program
Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.

William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship
Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.
Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition
Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technology.

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Finch College Alumnae Association Foundation Grants Available!

February 07, 2012

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The Finch College Alumnae Association Foundation Grants

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Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship Available!

February 07, 2012

Disclaimer: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage or endorse external scholarship sites.  This listing is provided for informational purposes only.

Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarships

About the Foundation: Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, was an advocate of women’s rights. A bequest from Rankin’s estate provided the seed money for establishing the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund (JRF). Since 1978, JRF has been awarding scholarships to low-income adult women who have a vision of how a college education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities.

About the Scholarships: The scholarships may be used for tuition, books, transportation, childcare and other living expenses, and will be disbursed over two school terms, starting in Fall 2012.

Selection is competitive, which means that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee that you will receive a scholarship. In 2011, JRF awarded 40 new scholarships from 860 applications.

A copy of the application form may be obtained at: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/pdf/2012_JRF_Scholarship_Application.pdf.
 

Mail completed applications to:
1 Huntington Road, #701
Athens, GA 30606
Postmark Deadline is March 1, 2012

Which Students are Eligible?
 Women, at least 35 years of age as of March 1, 2012,
 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States,
 and are pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree,
 and are enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally accredited college for the Fall 2012 term,
 and are low-income according to the government guidelines below:
 

Household Size Maximum Household Income
1 $14,182
2 $23,243
3 $31,900
4 $39,379
5 $46,475
6 $54,347

Questions? Visit www.rankinfoundation.org/applications to view a step-by-step guide for filling out the application or www.rankinfoundation.org/frequently-asked-questions to view a list of frequently asked questions.

You may also contact JRF by e-mail at info@rankinfoundation.org.
 

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PASSHE Foundation Scholarships Available for 2012 - 2013 Academic Year!

February 07, 2012

PASSHE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012 - 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR!

Applications are available at www.thepafoundation.org.

WILLIAM D. GREENLEE SCHOLARSHIP– NEW for 2012-13
The William D. Greenlee Scholarship was founded by Greenlee Partners to honor William (Bill) Greenlee, founder of the firm. Mr. Greenlee had more than 45 years experience in government, public relations and journalism. Early in his career he worked as a print, radio and TV reporter which led to his involvement in politics and government.
 

Among his numerous accomplishments throughout his vast and elaborate career, Mr. Greenlee’s was most proud of his service to the community through a number of local charities including serving as Chair of the PASSHE Foundation Board of Directors until his death in 2010. The William D. Greenlee Scholarship is a fitting tribute to a gentleman who gave generously of himself to help others.
 

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at one of the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities majoring in political science, journalism or communications.   Applicants must have earned 60 credits or more and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Demonstrated financial need based on standard need analysis from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be a consideration.
 

Number of Awards and Amount
For 2012-13 academic year, four (4) $2,500 scholarships are available. Scholarships recipients will be awarded $1,250 per semester providing they are full-time students and maintain the required 3.0 GPA. These scholarships are one-time awards and recipients are eligible to receive funding for one year only.
 

Student Requirements
Complete the William D. Greenlee Scholarship Application which is included with this memo and will also be posted on the Foundation’s website www.thepafoundation.org.  Provide two written references: one reference from a professor in the applicant’s area of study and one personal reference from an individual not related to the applicant.  Prepare a 500-word essay on the following quote from Tom Brokaw: “It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.”
Include an official transcript with the application packet.

Next Steps

Send the completed application, two references, essay and an official transcript to:
 

Eileen Showers
Director of Scholarship Programs
PASSHE Foundation
2986 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
 

Application Deadline
All application packets must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2012.
 

Selection Procedure
The selection committee is comprised of a representative from Greenlee Partners,
one PASSHE appointee, two members of the PASSHE Foundation’s Scholarship Committee and the Foundation’s Director of Scholarship Programs. The committee will review, evaluate and select the winners from all eligible applications received. The scholarship recipients and their universities will be notified by the Foundation. Unsuccessful applicants will also receive notification.
 

HIGHMARK SCHOLARSHIPS
For the fourth consecutive year, Highmark is funding 140 Highmark Scholarships (10 per university) through a generous gift to the PASSHE Foundation. As in previous years, these scholarships are limited to incoming freshmen at PASSHE universities who reside in Pennsylvania and are pursuing a degree in the field of healthcare including, but not limited to: nursing, physician assistant, pre-physician assistant, pre-medicine, biology, health science, audiology, speech pathology, medical imagery, physical therapy, health education, exercise science, health services administration, etc.
 

Amount Awarded
Scholarship recipients will receive a one-time award of $1,000 ($500 per semester). If a student withdraws after one semester, the remaining scholarship money may be awarded to another student that meets the criteria.

Selection/Notification Process
As in past years, the university scholarship committee or other appropriate entity at the university will be responsible for selecting the ten scholarship recipients and notifying the recipients and the Foundation of the awards. All recipients must be Pennsylvania residents and are required to permit the Foundation and Highmark to use his/her photograph, quotations and other information in promotional materials if requested.
 

Deadline
The names, addresses and majors of the selected students must be sent to me at the PASSHE Foundation by June 15, 2012.

M&T BANK SCHOLARSHIP
M&T Bank is funding nine (9) $1,000 scholarships that will be awarded to incoming freshmen that demonstrate financial need based on standard need analysis from the FAFSA application. Eligible students are required to complete an application form and write an essay.
 

Eligibility
Student must reside in one of the following counties: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Mifflin and Perry. Student must be accepted as a full-time student at one of the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities. Student must be from a low-to-moderate income family and need financial assistance to attend college. Student must show academic promise – top 25% of his/her high school graduating class and a high school GPA of 3.0 or better.
 

Amount Awarded
Each selected student will receive a one-year total award of $1,000 ($500 per semester). The student must remain a full-time student in good academic standing to receive the spring semester award.
 

Student Requirements
Complete the M&T Bank Scholarship Application which is included with this memo and will also be posted on the Foundation’s website www.thepafoundation.org . Submit an essay of approximately 500 words on the following topic: How this scholarship will help you meet your education and career goals.
 

Completed application and essay must submitted by May 31, 2012 to:
Eileen Showers
Director of Scholarship Programs
PASSHE Foundation
2986 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
 

Selection Procedure

The M&T Bank Scholarship Committee is comprised of representatives from the PASSHE Foundation, the PASSHE Office of the Chancellor and M&T Bank. The selection process is coordinated by the Foundation’s Director of Scholarship Programs. All scholarship recipients and their universities will be notified of their scholarships by mid July 2012. Unsuccessful applicants will also receive notification.
 

STEPHEN AND SANDY SHELLER SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the Sheller Family Foundation, Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarships are available to students at PASSHE universities that are pursuing degrees leading to careers in law, social services or art therapy.  Mr. Sheller is the founding partner of Sheller, P.C., and has spent his life advocating for the rights of the underdog and fighting corruption in industry and with the drug companies. Mrs. Sheller is an art and family therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked primarily with at-risk families and children and homeless families.

Mr. and Mrs. Sheller are widely recognized and honored for their philanthropy and for their commitment to improve the lives of families and individuals particularly through their work with the Salvation Army. In 2007, Mrs. Sheller was recognized by both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate for exemplary, dedicated service to homeless families. She also received The Others Award from the Salvation Army for her extraordinary dedication and service to the lives of others.
 

Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at one of the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities pursuing an undergraduate degree leading to a career in law, social services or art therapy. Applicants must have passed 60 credits at a PASSHE university with at least a 3.5 GPA.  Applicants must demonstrate financial need based on analysis from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
 

Number of Awards and Amount Awarded
Four $1,000 ($500 per semester) scholarships are available for 2012-13 academic year. The scholarship recipients will receive $500 for the fall 2012 semester and $500 for the spring 2013 semester as long as they are full-time students and maintain the required 3.5 GPA.
 

Student Requirements
Complete the Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarship Application which is included with this memo and will be available on online at the PASSHE Foundation’s website www.thepafoundation.org .
Submit two (2) written references: one from a professor in the applicant’s area of study and one personal reference. Include a typewritten essay of approximately 500 words (maximum 750) on the following quote, “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” - - Winston Churchill 

Submit an official transcript with the application packet.
 

Send completed application, two references, essay and official transcript by
June 1, 2012 to:

Eileen Showers, Director of Scholarship Programs
PASSHE Foundation
2986 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Selection Procedure
 

The Stephen and Sandy Sheller Scholarship Committee is comprised of representatives from the PASSHE Foundation and the PASSHE Office of the Chancellor. The selection process is
coordinated by the Foundation’s Director of Scholarship Programs. All scholarship recipients and their universities will be notified of their scholarships by mid July 2012. Unsuccessful applicants will also receive notification.
 

JAMES M. HUGHES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
In order to apply for a James Hughes Memorial Scholarship, graduating seniors from Philadelphia public and charter high schools must have participated in the James Hughes Memorial Leadership Academy (Leadership Academy) that is administered by the Hughes Scholarship Committee.

In early spring, the Hughes Scholarship Committee will distribute James Hughes Scholarship applications to all graduating seniors that participated in the Leadership Academy. The Hughes Scholarship Committee will select the new scholarship recipients from that pool of applicants.
Hughes Scholarship students are eligible to receive $750/per semester for four year (or eight semesters) as long as they maintain a 2.0 average, are in good standing with the university and provide the necessary documents requested each semester by the Hughes Scholarship Committee.

Each semester, the Foundation will receive notification of all Hughes scholars eligible to receive funding and the Foundation will notify the universities’ financial aid offices.
 

Renewal eligibility criteria:
Full-time student status
GPA of at least 2.0.
Renewal students must submit a transcript to the Hughes Scholarship Committee for the preceding semester and any other documents the Committee may request. (For example, students must provide their spring 2012 transcript before they can receive scholarship funds for the Fall 2012 semester.) Failure to provide these documents may result in the student losing his/her scholarship.
Good standing with the university
 

Withdrawals/Transfers
If a student withdraws from the university, the student FORFEITS the scholarship. If a student withdraws for a semester in the case of a medical emergency that is approved by the university, the Hughes Committee will determine if the scholarship commitment will be met when the student returns.

If a student transfers to another university, the scholarship does NOT follow the student to the new university.

FITZ DIXON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Founded by APSCUF, PASSHE, the PASSHE Foundation and Dixon family members, this scholarship honors the memory of the late F. Eugene “Fitz” Dixon, Jr. Mr. Dixon was a highly respected civic leader, sportsman, and a founding member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students that attend one of the 14 PASSHE universities. Applicants for this scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence, voluntary service within the community at home and at their university, and financial need as determined by their FAFSA applications.
 

Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled at one of the 14 PASSHE universities pursuing
an undergraduate or a graduate degree. Undergraduate student applicants must have passed 45 credits at a PASSHE university with at least a 3.0 GPA. Graduate student applicants must have passed at least nine (9) credits at a PASSHE university with at least a 3.5 GPA.  Official transcripts must accompany all applications.  Applicants must show financial need based on standard need analysis from the FAFSA application.
 

Student Requirements
Complete the Fitz Dixon Memorial Scholarship Program Application and the Volunteer
Services Verification Form that is attached and can be found on the Foundation’s website www.thepafoundation.org . Submit two (2) written references. One (1) reference must be from a PASSHE university faculty member, not related to the applicant and one from a personal reference,
Submit evidence of community and university involvement. Evidence must include, but is not limited to position responsibilities, hours worked, and quantification from an upper level supervisor.
Include a typewritten essay of approximately 500 words (maximum 800) on the following topic: Volunteerism: The Cornerstone of Civic Responsibility.
 

Submit application, references, essay, academic transcripts and other required documentation by May 31, 2012 to:
Eileen Showers, Director of Scholarship Programs
PASSHE Foundation
2986 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Number of Awards and Amount Awarded
 

The scholarship(s) will be awarded based on the amount of interest earned on the Fitz Dixon Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. Scholarships will be awarded each year, although contingent upon funds available. There will be two $500 scholarships available for the fall 2012 semester.

Selection Procedure
The Fitz Dixon Memorial Scholarship Committee is comprised of one APSCUF appointee, one
student member of the Board of Governors, one PASSHE appointee, one member of the Dixon family and one representative from the PASSHE Foundation.

This Committee will review, evaluate and select the winner(s) from all eligible applications received. In no case shall any member of the Committee take part in the consideration of an applicant if that applicant is part of the Committee member’s immediate or extended family or if a Committee member submits a reference letter on behalf of an applicant.
The scholarship winner(s) and his/her university will receive a letter from the Foundation notifying them of the scholarship award.
 

DR. AND MRS. ARTHUR WILLIAM PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide recognition and financial assistance to students of seven counties of northwestern Pennsylvania enrolled or planning to enroll in PASSHE universities who have academic promise and proven need for financial assistance to meet college expenses.
 

Eligibility
This scholarship is available for full-time, incoming freshmen students at a PASSHE university. First preference should be given to students whose home address of record is Butler, Clarion, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer or Venango counties. In the event that there are no qualified students from these counties, the scholarship may be awarded to any student that is a Pennsylvania resident.
Students must have a record of academic success and proven financial need based on university criteria. These scholarships are to be awarded to students attending PASSHE universities that do not have an endowed scholarship fund established by the Dr .and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust.

Amount Awarded
Maximum awards of $1,000 ($500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester) will be made to selected students. Please note that the universities are required to provide a matching award of $1,000.
 

Selection/Notification Procedure
Recipients of this scholarship are selected by the appropriate scholarship committees of the PASSHE universities. The Foundation must be notified of Phillips scholarships recipients by June 15, 2012.

Number of Awards
The number of available scholarships is limited. Scholarships are awarded annually from available earnings from the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Scholarship Endowment Fund. There are three (3) scholarships available for the 2012-13 academic year.

NATIONAL CITY BANK SCHOLARSHIP
The 2012-13 academic year is the final year for the National City Bank Scholarships. There are 14 (one per university) National Bank City Scholarships available for 2012-13. These scholarships are one-year awards and are only available to incoming freshmen.

All 14 scholarships must be distributed in the 2012-2013 academic year; therefore, if a university does not award its scholarship, that scholarship will be offered to another university(s).
 

Eligibility
These one-time scholarships are limited to low-income, incoming freshmen that reside in the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland.
Student must be accepted for admission at a PASSHE university.   Student must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA with family income at or below 200 percent of the FPIG.
Students are to be selected on academic promise – top 30% of their graduating class, a high school GPA of 2.7 or better and an SAT total score of 1,000 or better.
 

Amount of Awards
Each selected student will receive a one-year total award of $1,500 ($750 per semester).
 

Selection/Notification
The scholarship committees at PASSHE universities are responsible for selecting qualified students and notifying the Foundation and the students of their award. Please provide the name and address of the student at your university to whom you would like to award the scholarship. The deadline for submission is June 15, 2012.

DR. LOU BOHL-FABIAN MEMORIAL FUND – New for 2012-13
Dr. Lou Bohl-Fabian started his career with the PA State System of Higher Education as the Director of Evaluation, Planning, Research and Assessment at Lock Haven University beginning in 1988. He became Director of System Research in 1996 and collected, analyzed and interpreted information and data on PASSHE universities to support management decision making. He remained in that position until his death in 2007.

To commemorate his dedication to research, his love of the environment/outdoors and his belief in the importance of advanced degrees, family, friends and colleagues established the Dr. Lou Bohl-Fabian Memorial Fund.
 

Purpose
This fund will be used to provide “special funding” such as grants or stipends to graduate students at PASSHE universities that are pursuing advanced degrees in research, the environment/outdoors, political science or the arts –all areas of special interest to Dr. Bohl-Fabian. Examples of funding include but are not limited to:
 

Providing travel expenses for a student to present a paper
Funding for a project
Funding special research
Sponsoring a special program
Attending conferences
 

Eligibility
Graduate students at PASSHE universities that are involved in studies focused on research, the environment/outdoors, political science or the arts are eligible to apply. All applicants must have GPA of 3.5 or better. In addition, an official transcript must accompany the application.
 

Funding Levels
The stipend or grant funding will be considered and determined on a case-by-case basis depending on funds available in the account. No single grant or stipend will exceed $1,000.
 

Number of Awards
The number of awards will vary depending on available funds and dollar amount of the funded requests.
 

Application Requirements
The Foundation will also work with the appropriate faculty at PASSHE universities to make students aware of the funding opportunity. All applicants must complete an application, which is included with this memo, accompanied by an official transcript. All applications must be received by the Foundation at least 60 days prior to the date the funding is needed.
 

Applications including an official transcript should be mailed to:
Eileen Showers
Director of Scholarships Programs
PASSHE Foundation
2986 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Selection Process
Each application will be reviewed by a committee comprised of a member of the
Bohl-Fabian family, two members of the Foundation’s scholarship committee and a staff member from the Office of the Chancellor. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will receive notification from the Foundation.

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Scholarship Available for Graduating Seniors - Apply Now!

January 31, 2012

Cheyney University is pleased to announce that an anonymous donor from the Class of 1958 has generously agreed to offer scholarships to seniors who are graduating in May 2012 who have a back balance or unmet need for the Spring 2012 semester. 

This is a one-time, need-based scholarship, with a maximum award of $5,000.  There are no restrictions in terms of GPA, residency or major.

To apply, please complete a General Scholarship Application form by February 6, 2012.  Applications can be downloaded from the website or you can stop by the Development Office at Biddle Hall, Room 207.

If you have already submitted a General Scholarship Application, you will automatically be considered for this opportunity and you do not have to submit a new application.

For additional information, please contact Mandy Santiago at (610) 399-2154 or msantiago@cheyney.edu.

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External Scholarship - Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship!

January 27, 2012

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Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship Available!

This $30,000 fellowship supports talented college graduates and professionals with outstanding achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics who wish to become teachers in high-need secondary schools.

To download an application or for more information, please visit:

http://www.woodrow.org/teachfellow

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External Scholarship - AAUW PA Branch - apply by March 26, 2012!

January 27, 2012

Disclaimer: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania of does not manage or endorse external scholarship sites.  This listing is provided for informational purposes only.

The West Chester-Chester County PA Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $1,000 academic scholarship* to a deserving student attending Cheyney University, Immaculata University, or West Chester University. The scholarship will be applied toward tuition expenses for the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year. The application deadline is March 26, 2012. All applications must be postmarked or emailed on or before this date. (Please use the Contact Us form and check Scholarship Committee under About Us at wccc-pa.aauw.net to confirm your submission.) You will be notified of the results by the beginning of May.

Requirements:

A scholarship recipient must be:  a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a full- or part-time undergraduate student who has completed at least 60 hours of credits prior to the spring semester of 2012, at least 25 years old, enrolled for the 2012-2013 academic year at Cheyney, Immaculata, or West Chester University, have a GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0). Scholarship is gender neutral.

AAUW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2012-2013

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AAUW SCHOLARSHIP LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2012-2013

Each applicant is required to have the professor of their choice complete the letter of recommendation form and return to student in a sealed envelope or send to:

Tags: AAUW , West Chester - Chester County PA Branch , Scholarship , March 26 , 2012 , 3.0 GPA ,

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External Scholarship - Buick Achievers - apply by February 29, 2012!

January 27, 2012

Disclaimer:  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage or endorse external scholarship sites.  This listing is provided for informational purposes only.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - awarded at  up tp $25,000 per year!

Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. Are there students you know who are dedicated both in and out of the classroom? Those who drive positive change in their communities? We want to celebrate these lives by helping to make college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity. Help us find and reach the Buick Achievers of 2012.
 

We encourage the following to apply:
• High school seniors and current undergraduates
• Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2012/2013
• Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry
 

For additional information and to complete an online applications, please visit: www.buickachievers.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 29, 2012
 

Tags: high school seniors , undergraduates , Buick Achievers Scholarship Program , 2012 - 2013 academic year , engineering , technology , design , business , interest in automotive industry , Februaru 29 , 2012.

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External Scholarships - Equals6 Top Talent - Apply by May 1, 2012!

January 27, 2012

Disclaimer: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania does not manage or endorse external scholarship sites.  This listing is provided for informational purposes only.

Equals6 Top Talent Scholarships Available - apply by May 1, 2012!

Equals6.com is the student professional social network connecting students to people and resources that can help them achieve their academic and career goals. Equals6 is where employers go to identify and recruit top-talent students and new graduates.

In 2011, Equals6 provided close to $20,000 in scholarships to high school and college/university students and we have over 30 new scholarships now available with applications due by 1 May 2012. 

Scholarship Information: Equals6.com Top Talent Scholarship Program

Deadline for Application: May 1, 2012

Value: $250.00

Number: 30

Residency Requirement – Full time student

School Year - Any

Major - Any

Required State/Province - Any

Required High School, College or University - Any

Student scholarships are distributed between high school and university/college students and are awarded based upon academic achievement, references and Equals6 community participation.

To Apply: Go to equals6.com and register as a student.

Navigate to the Scholarships section and fill in your application.

Scholarship applications must be submitted by May 1st, 2012 for award date 1st June, 2012.

Tags: Equals6.com , top talent , $250 award , May 1 , 2012 , full-time student , scholarship , high school , university/college students

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