Design students at online colleges can win scholarships Students who are enrolled in campus-based or online degree programs in design may be able to receive financial aid for their undergraduate work through a new initiative from the producers of Baltimore Fashion Week. Butterfly Productions has announced it will help degree seekers pay for tuition through its Baltimore ...

Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship offered at Davenport University Those planning to go back to school may consider Davenport University as it has announced the availability of a prestigious scholarship named for former President Gerald R. Ford, who served as an instructor and assistant football coach at the school. In fact, the scholarship is being offered to ...

Online degree candidates from Pennsylvania can win scholarships High school seniors who are planning to enroll in campus-based or online college next year may consider applying for scholarships, such as those available from Pennsylvania American Water. Through its Stream of Learning Scholarship Program, the company will provide financial assistance to college students who are pursuing degrees in ...

Financial aid resource promotes unique scholarship opportunities In honor of National Scholarship Month in November, Fastweb - a financial aid resource - is highlighting examples of unusual scholarships. The month is devoted to raising awareness of the need for scholarship support for postsecondary education. Fastweb is supporting this cause by bringing attention to the various forms ...

Medical research foundation awards scholarship to dental student During its annual awards dinner last month, the French-American Foundation for Medical Research and Education (FFMRE) announced the winner of its first annual dental scholarship. The scholarship, which is worth $5,000 to one student, was created in partnership with San Francisco-based dentist Dr David Blende. Through the award program, ...

Online degree candidates can start businesses while they study Undergraduate students who pursue degrees at online universities may be able to begin their entrepreneurial endeavors simultaneously and enter small business competitions, such as the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) recently hosted this year's contest for small business owners around the world who are pursuing ...

Technology company to host online educational contest By simply jumping online, college students from across the country will be able to compete for $1,000 scholarships in the 2010 Avnet Tech Games. The technology distributor will allow students to work alone or in teams in contests that require them to apply technological solutions to real-world problems. The fall ...

Online university to offer scholarships to displaced workers Western Governor's University, which offers online degree programs, has announced that it will offer its Economic Turnaround Scholarship Program for the second time. The university has distributed $351,000 to unemployed workers to date. The second round of scholarships will benefit 150 students - an increase of 50 from the ...

Scholarships could help high school students pursue online degrees in engineering Individuals who wish to launch careers in engineering may want to consider applying for scholarships that can cover the cost of tuition at a campus-based or online college. Ameren Illinois Utilities has announced it will award financial aid to individuals who plan to enter similar degree ...

Online degree candidates in Washington can apply for scholarships Washington state residents who wish to further their education at campus-based or online universities may consider applying for scholarships, such as those that are offered by the Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU). The financial institution has announced it will renew its annual scholarship program, which is managed by ...