Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Have a GREAT Thanksgiving holiday. Some things to read in your spare time...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, scholarship and grant seekers.












While you are resting from all the Thanksgiving food this holiday perhaps, or are getting ready for another holiday, here are some links to look over, and some interesting sites too.

Federal Student Aid: Grants and Scholarships: I notice a couple of new ones here, TEACH grants and also Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.

Scholarships.com talks about alternative holiday suggestions - - for people NOT going home for Thanksgiving. (Watch out for the ad that pops up here, just scroll up and "x" it out.)

They also have an article here about Making Thanksgiving Dinner in Your Dorm. Interesting.

I hope you have a good and productive week.

Betsyanne

I hope you do have a great holiday season, too. Did you win a #scholarship or #grant this year? Please share it with all the readers by leaving a comment.

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Scholarships Links and Tips Page One, and

Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Get a Scholarship for college using a FREE scholarship search page - - plus other tips.





I have recommended FastWeb before. Also, there are other quality search sites.

Some send results to you after you fill out a form there on the site.

Others just have great links you can use. On this blog site, you can put a search term in and search all the past postings for different kinds of scholarships.

On the Fatomei site, you can scroll down and find internships, grants for research, and lots more, all there on the site. These links are not your run-of-the-mill ones either. He has collected LOTS and LOTS of great research here.

And on the Nontrads pages, I have two Scholarship Pages to look through, with some great links.
( Scholarships Links Page One and Scholarships Links Page Two).

Of course (as I say on Scholarships Links Page Two)  it pays to always check the official FAFSA page first. You never know what great scholarships, grants, or other opportunities are available nationwide or in your area. The FAFSA helps you locate these, along with your college advising office.

Do NOT pay to apply for scholarships, or to join a Scholarship Page if you can help it. There are plenty of free ones out there to help you.

Clear as mud? Good luck on YOUR scholarship application.

Betsyanne
Former Nontraditional Student







Are you on Google+? You can now add Francisco A. Tomei to your circles.
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Are you going back to school after a break?

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The Nontrad site and blog 
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The Nontrad site and blog 

Join Nontrads on Facebook 

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and Nontrads on Twitter

The Nontrad site and blog 
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

New - From the U.S. Dept. of State Department Blog - Scholarships for High School Students

Here is a new posting I just got today.

It is 2014 Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad.

Interested? Or know somebody who is? Here is that information, from the U.S. Department of State.


"2014 Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad

Media Note

<...>

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors many programs that are now accepting applications for scholarships that provide American high school students the opportunity to study abroad. These exchange programs prepare American young people to live, work, and succeed in a global economy, as well as connect with other future leaders around the world.

Opportunities include:

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high school students to spend an academic year living with host families and attending school in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali (semester), Morocco, Oman, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, and Turkey. This post-9/11 program focuses on increasing understanding between people in the United States and countries with significant Muslim populations. Visit www.yes-abroad.org to apply. The application deadline is January 9, 2014.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Secondary school students, ages 15–18, live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. Young professionals (undergraduates) and high school graduates of vocational studies, ages 18–24, study and participate in practical training. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/"

<more available from this article...> You can read the rest of the posting here at the page for even more opportunities:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/11/217536.htm

You can also get mailings from the U.S. Department of State. Sign up here:
Press Releases.

Good luck finding the perfect #scholarship or #grant.

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Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

The White House Internships - a great program.

Via the Nationally Coveted College Scholarships & Graduate Fellowships on Facebook
The White House with Christmas Decor - via Susan Sterner and Wikimedia

"The White House Internships - Deadline: January 5, 2014

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship,
and meet at least one of the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution)


Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship


A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship

http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/"

Read more here:

http://www.fatomei.com/summer-research-internships.html

 
What a great posting! I must go to this Facebook page more often.

I already really liked the regular website too. It has SO many different scholarships, PLUS great apprenticeship links, and also graduate opportunities.

Betsyanne

Check my Nontrads Scholarship pages:
Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Why doing your official FAFSA may bring you a scholarship or grant (with new video)


Here is the OFFICIAL FAFSA page: http://www.fafsa.com/.

 

The FAFSA website has another page there that explains why you can be considered for scholarships and grants after you fill it out: http://www.fafsa.com/student-financial-aid/college-scholarships-grants.

And here is a useful video to help you fill it out.





The video above talks about "you and your parents" but you can also fill this out by yourself, of course.

It covers renewal options, what you will need with you when you fill it out, and talks in a simple, step-by-step way, and warns you that all the application is free.

This form automatically updates for the next year for the next school year.  This video is just the beginning Others follow. Just click on the link under the title that says "2013-2014 7i Easy Steps to the FAFSA - Start Here" and the other 19 videos will be shown to you in a list.

Scroll down for Step 1, and then Steps 2-7.

I hope you find these valuable.

There is another copy of this video about how to fill out your FAFSA form on my Scholarships page Two here.

Betsyanne
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Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

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