Top College Prep » Scholarship http://topcollegeprep.com Helping parents prepare children for better education and future. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:12:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Kohl’s Scholarship http://topcollegeprep.com/kohls-scholarship-287.htm http://topcollegeprep.com/kohls-scholarship-287.htm#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:44:21 +0000 admin http://topcollegeprep.com/?p=287 “The Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place.”

The discount chain store Kohl’s has a scholarship program.  The nomination starts on Feb 1, 2009.  This program is for youth volunteers who make differences in their communities.  No GPA requirements, as far as I understand.  Please go check out the Kohl’s Scholarship Program web site.

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]]> “The Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place.”

The discount chain store Kohl’s has a scholarship program.  The nomination starts on Feb 1, 2009.  This program is for youth volunteers who make differences in their communities.  No GPA requirements, as far as I understand.  Please go check out the Kohl’s Scholarship Program web site.

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]]> http://topcollegeprep.com/kohls-scholarship-287.htm/feed 0 American Dream Scholarships Program http://topcollegeprep.com/american-dream-scholarships-program-285.htm http://topcollegeprep.com/american-dream-scholarships-program-285.htm#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:27:37 +0000 admin http://topcollegeprep.com/?p=285 Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

Please visit theSallieMaeFund for more information.

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]]> Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited, undergraduate institutions. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

Please visit theSallieMaeFund for more information.

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  • Read all the requirements and directions and apply only if you are eligible.
  • Complete the application in full.  Do not leave a question blank.  If a question does not apply to you, note that in the application form. Supply all materials required in the directions but do not send anything not asked for.
  • Type your application or print neatly and legibly. Make a couple of photocopies of all the forms before you fill them out. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.
  • Write a strong, personal and honest essay about yourself, needs, or plans.
  • Act early.  Ask for recommendation…
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  • Read all the requirements and directions and apply only if you are eligible.
  • Complete the application in full.  Do not leave a question blank.  If a question does not apply to you, note that in the application form. Supply all materials required in the directions but do not send anything not asked for.
  • Type your application or print neatly and legibly. Make a couple of photocopies of all the forms before you fill them out. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.
  • Write a strong, personal and honest essay about yourself, needs, or plans.
  • Act early.  Ask for recommendation letters and  transcripts, etc early,
  • Send in all application materials before deadline and to the right places.  Be sure to keep a copy for your record.
    As a parent, let your child be in control.
  • Just encourage him (her) to apply and get the applications in on time.

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    ]]>     http://topcollegeprep.com/applying-for-scholarships-283.htm/feed 0     Scholarship for High School http://topcollegeprep.com/scholarship-for-high-school-244.htm http://topcollegeprep.com/scholarship-for-high-school-244.htm#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:17:29 +0000 admin http://topcollegeprep.com/?p=244 Caroline D Bradley Scholarship is open to exceptional middle school students who can not afford an expensive private high school education.  The detailed information is given on their website.  If your child or someone’s child meets the criteria for the scholarship award, give it a try.

    “The mission of the Institute for Educational Advancement’s (“IEA’s”) Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship is to
    identify exceptionally gifted middle school students who have demonstrated academic and personal
    excellence and to award them with a scholarship to a high school where they can actualize their intellectual
    and personal potential.” – quoted from their mission statement.

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    …]]>     Caroline D Bradley Scholarship is open to exceptional middle school students who can not afford an expensive private high school education.  The detailed information is given on their website.  If your child or someone’s child meets the criteria for the scholarship award, give it a try.

    “The mission of the Institute for Educational Advancement’s (“IEA’s”) Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship is to
    identify exceptionally gifted middle school students who have demonstrated academic and personal
    excellence and to award them with a scholarship to a high school where they can actualize their intellectual
    and personal potential.” – quoted from their mission statement.

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