Ron Brown Scholar Program for High School Seniors - apply today!

April 05, 2012

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

Ron Brown Scholar Program...

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.

Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the CAP Charitable Foundation. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately.

Application Deadline

The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):

November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.

January 9th - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.

Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.

Due to the volume of applications received, the Ron Brown Scholar Program can only notify semi-finalists and finalists of their status in the competition. This notification will be made in February and March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site in late April/early May.

 

Scholarship Conditions

Ron Brown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, and other college-related expenses.

For further information, please contact us:

Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: 434 964 1588
Fax: 434 964 1589

E-mail: info@ronbrown.org
Web site: www.ronbrown.org

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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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STEM Scholarships for Juniors and Seniors - Application Deadline is January 6, 2012!

September 30, 2011

Goldwater Scholarship for Juniors and Seniors pursuing careers in the STEM fields...

The Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students, in the spring of 2012 for use during the 2012–2013 academic year.

The awards will be made on the basis of merit to juniors and seniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official online nomination process on the Foundation's website: 

http://www.act.org/goldwater/apply/index.html 

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. 

Cheyney applications must be submitted by January 6, 2012.  Please contact Dr. Tara Kent with questions at tkent@cheyney.edu or (610) 399 - 2386.

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Vanguard Women in Technology Scholarship Program - Application Deadline November 4, 2011!

September 13, 2011

Applicants must complete and return the application form to the Office of Institutional Advancement by November 4, 2011.  Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.  

The Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to female students entering their junior or senior year of college during the 2012 school year.

The program's goal is to remove financial barriers for female students who demonstrate academic excellence and are pursuing studies in computer science, computer engineering, web design or other IT-related disciplines. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.

Since introducing this program in 2004, Vanguard has awarded approximately $250,000 to deserving college students.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.

Vanguard, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is one of the world's largest investment management companies and a leading provider of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Vanguard manages nearly $1.6 trillion in U.S. mutual fund assets (as of February 2011). Vanguard offers more than 170 funds to U.S. investors plus additional funds in non-U.S. markets.

To obtain an application form, please visit:

http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguardwomenintechnology/application.pdf
 

Applicants must complete and return the application form to the Office of Institutional Advancement by November 4, 2011. 

Applications can be emailed, faxed or hand-delivered to:

Mandy Santiago

Director of Development

Office of Institutional Advancement

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Biddle Hall, Room 130

1837 University Circle

Cheyney, PA 19319

Fax (610) 399-2388

Email: msantiago@cheyney.edu

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Office Max Scholarship - Deadline August 19, 2011

August 12, 2011

Please download the CU Scholarship Application for the scholarships listed below.

Office Max is pleased to announce that one $5,000 scholarship will be given to one student at Cheyney University!

Student must be enrolled in full-time coursework and make continuous progress towards his/her degree of study.  The award shall be directed towards the student's attendance costs - tuition, room, board, books and fees. 

Apply using the CU General Scholarship Application, indicate Office Max Scholarship on the form. 

Application deadline is Friday, August 19th, 2011.  Applications can be mailed, emailed, faxed or hand-delivered:

Mandy Santiago

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

1837 University Circle

Biddle Hall Room 130

Cheyney, PA 19319

(Office) 610-399-2154

(Fax) 610-399-2388

(Email) msantiago@cheyney.edu

 

 

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