Ellucian Foundation, founded in 2020, now accepts applications for the 2024 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship Program from qualifying institutions. PATH offers block grants of $10,000, $15,000, and $25,000 to higher education institutions to assist students in financial difficulties and help them stay in school.
“A lack of financial resources is one of the biggest obstacles students around the world face in reaching their educational goals,” stated Laura Ipsen, President and CEO of Ellucian. “At Ellucian, we’re proud to support students through our PATH Scholarship Program, helping them stay in school and achieve success.”
In 2024, the Foundation is accepting PATH applications from:
U.S. 4-year public institutions that are eligible to participate in the Federal Title IV Student aid programs. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
In Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, not-for-profit higher education institutions that are approved by the country’s ministry of higher education (or other national government ministry) to provide associate’s or bachelor’s degrees.
Since the program’s inception in 2020, PATH has provided over 145 grants totaling more than $2.3 million to higher education institutions. Those grants have supported more than 2,650 students.
“This scholarship is much more than just financial aid; it represents an invaluable opportunity that allows me to continue my pursuit of a career in law and politics, despite the financial challenges I’ve encountered as a low-income, underserved student. It enables me to balance my responsibilities as an honors student.” – 2023 PATH Scholarship Recipient, Bergen Community College
“This gift has a direct and immediate impact on the Middlesex teaching and learning environment as it benefits students who need it most. It is truly an investment in our students’ ability to learn and grow.” – Administrator at Middlesex College
“I am sincerely grateful for the opportunities this scholarship will afford me. With this financial support, I can focus more on my studies, involve myself in extracurricular activities, and contribute positively to the college community. It is through scholarships like this that students like myself are empowered to pursue their dreams and make a meaningful impact in society.” – 2023 PATH Scholarship Recipient, Casper College.
“Financial concerns are the single biggest barrier to post-secondary education. The PATH Scholarships are helping us to level the playing field through offering additional financial support to students most in need. These funds help cover tuition, living costs, and books.” – Administrator from Mount Allison University, New Brunswick, Canada
The Ellucian Foundation’s Executive Director, Jen Welding, stated that PATH is a resource for colleges to help students stay on track. “PATH partners with institutions to increase access to higher education globally, and remove financial barriers for students working to finish their education and take the next step in their lives.”
Applications for PATH will be accepted from institutions in the United States (April 8–May 24, 2024) and Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, and the United Kingdom (April 8–June 21, 2024).
An independent judging committee will select the institutions that will receive a PATH Scholarship award. Selected institutions in the United States will be notified in late July, while those abroad will be notified in late September.
High school seniors pursuing engineering degrees may be eligible for the K. William Wiseman Engineering Scholarship from the Maine Community Foundation.
The fund assists students who graduate from Maine high schools and attend an accredited college or university. The school does not need to be in Maine. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 1.
The Maine Community Foundation connects people and resources to create a better Maine through strategic philanthropy, community leadership, customized service, local expertise, and sound investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.
The Fellowship will continue for six months, from April 2025 to March 2026. The Matsumae International Foundation builds on its founder’s concept, with its core topic as follows:
TOWARDS A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF JAPAN AND A LASTING WORLD PEACE – Dr. Shigeyoshi MATSUMAE
Matsumae International Foundation established this annual Research Fellowship Program in 1980. The fellowship is for PhD and Doctoral degree holders to work for 3 to 6 months in various research topics. Prioritized fields include natural science, engineering, and medicine. Fellowships are offered at a number of participating Japanese universities.
MIF plans to invite up to 15 experts and professors. After completing your fellowship, you will be required to return to your home country and use the experience and knowledge you gained to improve people’s lives and promote peace.
Benefits
If you apply and get selected for this scholarship, you will be eligible for the following benefits
Selected fellows will receive a monthly Allowance worth JPY 220,000 to cover their living expenses and costs of research materials
You will receive Insurance for overseas Travel or Accident/Sickness Insurance:
Fellows will receive a round-trip air tickets for air travel. The ticket is an Economy class for the most direct and economical route between the nearest international airport from your country and Tokyo.
Up on arrival in Japan, you will receive a Start-up Fund worth JPY 120,000 intended to cover the initial costs to start a new research stay in Japan.
Eligibility
The programme welcomes non-Japanese applicants from all countries from all over the world
Applicants for the fellowship must hold a PH.D. (Doctorate) degree, or its equivalent at the time of application.
You must apply and obtain a Letter of Invitation from one of the participating host institutions in Japan.
Candidates must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time of application.
You must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English Language or Japanese language if you are to be considered.
Candidates must not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan for long durations.
You must currently posses employment in your home country and be ready to return back up on completion of the fellowship.
Application
To apply for the award, you must have an invitation or acceptance letter for a fellowship, research, or project stay at your preferred Japanese university.You are free to select a host institution, which could be a university, a national research institute, or similar facilities in the commercial sector.
After receiving accepted, you must download the scholarship application form from MIF’s website. The application form must be correctly and fully filled and, upon submission, accompanied by the necessary papers.
You must include a Research Project proposal that you intend to work on during the fellowship
Applicants must include a summary of their most significant publication
Draft a personal History / Curriculum Vitae detailing the most revealing academic and professional information
Request a letter of recommendation from your employer, to be printed out the company letter head
You must submit certified copies for all the academic certificates/diplomas for all your previous studies. The may include Ph.D., MA/MS/MD, BA/BS
Please remember to include a letter of invitation/ acceptance signed by the professor/scholar-in-charge at the host institution, printed out on the host institution’s letter head
Your complete application file must then be submitted electronically to: contact@mif-japan.org, by the deadline of June 30, 2024.
The DUO-Sweden Fellowship Programme, established in 2010, aims to promote participant exchanges between Sweden and 21 Asian nations.The program involves a balanced exchange of two individuals, one from Sweden and one from an Asian country, in an academic cooperation setting.
The DUO-Sweden program will run from August 2024 until September 2025. Typically, an educational institution in Sweden applies on behalf of both institutions and people interested in the exchange. Both participating institutions (from Sweden and Asia) work together to organize the exchange program. To participate in exchange programs, individuals need apply through their home institution’s relevant offices.
The fellowship program is limited to one semester or a maximum of four months, whichever comes first. So, if you are an undergraduate or Master’s student at a university in one of the participating nations, please contact your university administration to learn how to apply.
Benefits
Selected participants both from Sweden and Participating Asian countries will receive the following benefits
Participants from Asian Institutions will receive 3,500 Euros and 3,500 Euros will be granted to Swedish students in a pair, in high income country.
If the Exchange is done with a Middle and Low income country, the Asian student will get 4,000 Euros and the Swedish student get 3,000 Euros.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must fulfill the following criteria
Candidates must be citizens and residents of the 21 participating Asian countries.
Applicants for the program must be undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in universities.
Participants must maintain their students status by the time of application till the time they are engaged in the exchange program.
The Exchange usually runs on the following principals
An educational institution in Sweden and the educational institution in one of the participating Asia countries should hold an academic cooperative arrangement/inter-institutional agreement
The host Swedish institution has to select an EU national student, who is sent to the Asian host institution, and the same is done by the Asian institution.
Application
The program is organized in collaboration between the Swedish home institution and the Asian host institution. The Swedish home institution will apply on behalf of both institutions. Applicants should contact their home university to indicate their interest in participating in the program.
Your application file, which will be filed at your home university and then submitted by the Swedish home institution on your behalf, must include the following.
A fully completed online application Form
Copy of cooperation agreement or Memorandum Of Understanding for cooperation between paired institutions in Sweden and Asia OR
Declaration of intention to set up new cooperation agreement, signed by Head of Swedish Higher Education Institution
Applications for the 2024 GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship, which provides 10 winners with a combination of financial aid and preparing materials to help them take the GMAT Focus Edition Exam, are now available.
The GMAT grant, administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), is available until June 14th and is limited to European students.
The award, now in its third year, strives to promote inclusion and make business school more accessible to students from underrepresented backgrounds. GMAC thus invites submissions from women, LGBTQ+ and non-binary applicants, ethnic minorities, socioeconomically diverse individuals, and those with impairments.
“GMAC seeks to achieve the sustainable development goal of ensuring equitable access to high-quality education worldwide. Joy Jones, CEO of GMAC, said, “I am pleased to announce that our scholarship initiative will continue well into its third year.”
Last year’s winners, including a road safety advocate, law student, and DJ, received approximately $5,000 (€4,500) in cash and resources.
In addition to a voucher for the entire cost of the GMAT Focus Edition Exam and a GMAT Official Practice Exam package, the scholarship includes access to an instructor-led preparation course and sessions with a professional admissions adviser from Fortune Admissions. For GMAT scholarship applicants planning to study abroad, CulturaGo offers online cultural courses to help with the transfer to a new environment.
Recognizing the tension and anxiety that prospective students frequently experience during the business school admissions process, GMAC has also agreed to grant a year-long membership to Calm, the top-rated app for meditation and sleep.
To receive these many privileges, applicants for this GMAT scholarship must prepare an essay outlining how their unique background has shaped them in their life thus far. The essay must also demonstrate how candidates intend to contribute to the creation of a more diverse learning environment once they start business school.
“We encourage prospective business school students to apply for a GMAT Scholarship and are eager to learn about each applicant’s unique personal experience. GMAC believes that everyone is an individual and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and industries, whether traditional or non-business. “Business schools thrive because of their diversity,” said Nalisha Patel, GMAC’s regional director for Europe.
The GMAT Talent and Opportunity Scholarship is supported by a number of industry sponsors, including test prep companies and online course providers. This year’s sponsors are: CulturaGo, 700+ CLub, CoVent Prep, Fortuna Admissions, English Business Services, Dia Gerontoudi Prep Center, GMAT Amsterdam, and Your GMAT Coach.
For the 14th year, American Banker and Discover are proud sponsors of the Young Women’s Leadership Award. This college scholarship is given to four graduating NYC high school seniors who demonstrate leadership potential, academic success, and are among the first generation in their families to attend college.
This scholarship is part of the Most Powerful Women in Banking: NEXT program, which recognizes promising young banking executives.
The scholarship program will grant each recipient $5,000.00 toward their freshman-year tuition in the spring semester of 2025, which will be paid directly to the institution rather than the individual applicant.
Applicants must be women, the first generation in their family to attend college, have graduated from a New York City high school, and be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university. The American Banker scholarship committee will select the winner based on demonstrated natural leadership aptitude and leadership potential.
Four $5,000.00 prizes will be given in October 2024 for use during the spring 2025 school year.
Slovak government offers scholarships to students from designated countries pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees in Slovakia. Scholarship recipients in the Slovak Republic receive discounts from the Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport, in addition to stipends, lodging, and other benefits.
Government scholarships span the term of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD study. However, in extraordinary instances, the Commission of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport of the Slovak Republic may make decisions regarding alterations to this time.
To enroll in a degree program in Slovak, selected students must complete a one-year preparation course in the language. The program will provide assistance throughout the language course, including a monthly stipend and housing.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits
Bachelors and Masters university study:
Monthly scholarship – 400 €
One-time stipend upon the commencement of study in the SR – 100€
A One-time stipend upon the completion of study in the SR – 200€
Monthly stipend for public university – 80 €
PhD university study:
Monthly scholarship – 734€
One-time stipend upon the commencement of study in the SR – 100€
A One-time stipend upon the completion of study in the SR – 200€
Monthly stipend for public university – 240 €
Language and preparatory studies for all levels of university study:
Monthly scholarship – 400 €
One-time stipend upon the commencement of study in the SR – 100€
Monthly stipend for public university – 80 €
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicates will need to fulfil the following criteria:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree studies
You must have completed and achieved good secondary school grades,
Applicants must not be more than 26 years of age at the time of application
Candidates must posses strong grades on the major subjects that are key to the specialty preferred.
Your high school /Secondary Education must have been completed in the last three (3) years
Post Graduate (Ph.D. degree studies)
Applicants for the scholarship must be serving in the public sector.
You must have completed at least two (2) years of continuous public service since your last degree studies.
Candidates must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of at least Upper Second class honors level.
Ph.D. applicants must have a relevant Master’s Degree,
You must not have more than 35 years of age at the time of application
Application
Eligible applicants must submit their applications using the online portal. To apply you must follow the following procedure
You will have to fill in the application according to the instructions.
Submit all the required attachments. The list of attachments needed are as below.
Diplomas and Transcripts of the highest level of education attained
Study results from each year of secondary (high) school if applying for bachelor degree.
Transcript of records from university if applying for master degree or doctoral (PhD.) degree.
Applicants who have not finished their studies yet can attach results (transcript of records) from the last year until the 31 August.
Your birth certificate in Slovak, Czech, English, French or Spanish, or a certified translation into one of these languages is required.
A photograph measuring 3.5 cm x 4 cm showing the person’s full face
Candidates applying for bachelor degree must attach two recommendations from secondary (high) school teachers
If you are applying for master degree or PhD you should attach two recommendations from your university teachers.
Submit a curriculum vitae and signed motivational letter
A copy of the pages of a passport (travel document) containing the personal details of the holder.
VinUniversity is an excellent private, not-for-profit university in Vietnam that has strategically partnered with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania (a top 13 university globally and an Ivy League university in the United States). We have since attracted candidates from all over the world, awarding scholarships to overseas students from 20 countries.
VinUniversity admissions for the 2023/24 academic year are currently available for four colleges, with the goal of developing young specialists and leaders, notably in the promising disciplines of technology, healthcare, and service.
College Of Business And Management:
Bachelor of Business Administration with 6 majors (Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hospitality Leadership, Marketing and Operation & Supply Chain Management).
College Of Engineering & Computer Science:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
College Of Health Sciences:
Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Nursing
College of Arts and Sciences:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
At VinUniversity, our students have the ability to do academic research with the top 2% of the world’s most cited professors, as well as gain hands-on experience with respected national and international corporations. If you want to attend a great institution with international standards in Vietnam, where you can maximize your ability to follow your dreams while also meeting and learning from competent professors and peers.
Students who graduate from any high schools in the world with excellent academic capability
Minimum IELTS 6.5 with no grades below 6.0
Scholarships:
VinUniversity merit-based scholarships:
Students with exceptional academic talents, creativity, aspiration, and commitment will get scholarships covering 50%-100% of tuition expenses. Students with remarkable achievements and talent will get full scholarships covering 100% of tuition fees and about $1,500 USD for living expenses.
VinUniversity Financial Aid (FA) program:
This program covers 50% – 100% of the student’s tuition fees for the entire duration of their degree program.
Special Financial Aid from Vingroup:
Vingroup would provide a 35% subsidy to all admitted VinUniversity students in 2024-2025.This subsidy does not apply to students who obtained merit-based awards. Scholarships and Financial Aid
AND OTHER additional support from VinUniversity and partner organizations for specific applicants. All students are eligible for MORE THAN 01 types of scholarships and support.
The University is giving scholarships to undergraduate students for the 2023/24 academic year.This scholarship provides a 50% reduction in full tuition fees to international fee-paying students.
To be eligible for the scholarship, international applicants must be extraordinarily gifted and begin full-time undergraduate studies at Queen’s University Belfast.To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must confirm Queen’s University Belfast as their FIRM choice by the UCAS deadline and apply for their selected program.
Queen’s is now ranked 173 globally (QS World University Rankings 2020). They also have 14 disciplines ranked within the top 200 in the globe. Furthermore, four of these disciplines are in the World Top 100 (QS World Rankings by Subject 2019).
Queen’s presently boasts over 2,600 international students from 85 countries and is ranked 22nd in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020).
Benefits
The students selected will receive a comprehensive scholarship.
You will receive a 50% reduction on your tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years. (Including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Eligibility
You must have applied and received an offer for a place on a full-time eligible undergraduate programme starting in the academic year 2024/25
At the time of application via the, UCAS application platform, you must have selected the Queen’s University Belfast as your FIRM choice.
You must be an international student from any country, classified a fee-paying students paying the international tuition fee rate
Applicants who are recipients of any other forms of funding including tuition and accommodation may not apply for the scholarship.
Candidates may apply for the scholarship for any other undergraduate degree programme with the exception of Medicine, Dentistry, Agricultural Technology, Theology
Application
Applicants interested in the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship are advised to follow the steps below, to submit their applications.
Before you can apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, you must first apply to study at Queen’s University Belfast, and receive an offer for an eligible degree programme of your choice.
You must have received your student’s number, as this will be required to complete your scholarship application.
As part of your application, you will be requested to submit a short 2 minute video. The video should outline why you want to study at Queen’s University Belfast and how you believe your programme of choice will benefit you in your future career aspirations.
All scholarship applications must be submitted by the deadline of June 7, 2024.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship offers students from Commonwealth countries a unique opportunity to pursue a two-year Master’s degree in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country.
This scholarship program is intended for students who are dedicated to effecting change in their communities. As a scholar, you can explore a new nation and culture, gain new skills, build networks, extend your perspectives, and pursue a career in your subject of interest.
Applicants will apply to one of the participating universities in many countries. As a Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholar, you will have the opportunity to promote good change via cultural interaction and scholarly collaboration. Scholars will also contribute to the development of solutions to the common difficulties that students confront in both their home countries and those that host them.
Benefits
Successful applicants will benefit from a scholarship and funding at participating commonwealth universities outside their home countries:
You will receive 100% funding for your tuition fees
Scholars will receive living allowances in form of stipends to cover their living expenses for duration of award
You will receive a return economy flights to and from your host University
On arrival t your host university, you will receive a one time arrival allowance to settle in
You will also be eligible for a research support granton request only and subject to approval
Eligibility
If you are to be selected for the scholarship, you must meet the following application conditions
You must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) a Commonwealth country other than the country hosting the award.
Candidates must be applying to study at one of theQECS host universities in low and middle income countries
Scholarships are awarded for a two (2) year Master’s degree programme at one of the Host Universities
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree with a 2:1 grade or its equivalent
You must meet the admission criteria at your preferred host university since Universities may have their own specific eligibility requirements for admissions
Application
To apply for the scholarship, you are advised to follow the following procedure.
Visit the Application link below.
Select the a country other than your home country you wish to apply to
Select a participating University in the chosen country and follow the application instructions
Applications will require you to submit the following documents Documents:
Your High school certificate
You will include your Undergraduate transcript and graduation certificate
Applicants are required to submit two references, preferably academic
A Scan of passport or national ID card
Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language
The University of Edinburgh GREAT Scholarships program is part of the British Council’s Study UK initiative, helping students from certain countries gain access to world-class education at top UK universities. This programme allows students from over 18 countries to pursue a Master’s degree at one of the UK’s more than 150 participating universities.
This year, the British Council is working with the University of Edinburgh to provide five GREAT scholarships to applicants from four countries: Ghana, Malaysia, Mexico, Vietnam, and Turkey. Applicants must be pursuing an eligible one-year Master’s (Postgraduate) degree programme.
The scholarship is based on merit. Therefore, the top prospects will be chosen for consideration. The University of Edinburgh will choose one scholarship recipient from each participating country. Prepare for the next 2024 academic year, which begins in September.
Benefits
The benefits of the scholarships are as below
The scholarship aims to offer financial grant worth a minimum of £10,000
This financial grant is to be used a contribution towards your tuition fees
The scholarship is offered for one year, for a one year postgraduate programme
Eligibility
Applicants for the scholarships must be nationals and residents of Ghana, Malaysia, Mexico, Vietnam and Türkiye
To be considered, you must have apply and receive admission for full-time one-year postgraduate Masters programme of study.
The scholarship will be offered based on academic merit, therefore you must have obtained equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.
Application
To be considered for the scholarship, you must first apply for admission to an approved Master’s degree program at the University of Edinburgh. Applications for admission can be filed electronically through the online application portal.
After receiving your admission offer, you must complete the online scholarship application. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2024. Applicants must first create a username and password, log onto the system, and then fill out their application.
Applications are now open for the 2024 AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program!
The AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program is only open to members. Scholarships are one-time contributions that can be applied to educational expenses such as tuition, accommodation, and books.
Scholarship closes on July 1, 2024.
Essay prompt: “Evaluate the challenges that organized labor in the United States is likely to face due to rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, and discuss the strategies and adaptations necessary for labor unions to thrive in this evolving landscape. Conclude with your vision of the future of organized labor in the context of technological advancement. Reflect on how organized labor can not only survive but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work.”
Scholarships
AFSCME Council 13’s Member-Only Scholarship Program will award the following:
A total of 48 $500 undergraduate scholarships (6 per District Council).
The top 4 of the 48 will be selected to receive an additional $1,000.
One additional $500 statewide scholarship for a graduate student.
Eligibility
AFSCME Council 13 members in good standing, their children and grandchildren (as well as grandchildren of RPEP members in good standing), and full-time students enrolled in an accredited higher education program are eligible to apply for AFSCME Council 13 Scholarships. Sponsors must be active members when the Scholarship Awards are processed.
How to Apply
Complete the Application Form. Please be sure to enter the Social Security Number of the sponsoring AFSCME or RPEP Member.
Attach a copy of the student’s most recent transcript (high school or college).
Attach an essay completed by the student (typewritten, double-spaced, not to exceed two pages) responding to a question.
Attach 3 character references who are not family members. Include name, address, phone number and relationship to student.
Mail the completed Application Form, transcript, essay and 3 character references so they are received by July 1, to:
AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program 150 S. 43rd St., Suite 3 Harrisburg, PA 17111
Selection of Winners
Winners will be chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of knowledgeable, exemplary individuals. Selections will be final and binding and are NOT subject to appeal.
There is no such thing as free money, but scholarships come very close. These financial aid awards may be need-based, merit-based, or academic-based. They can also help minimize the cost of a college education.
Before you begin applying for scholarships, thoroughly analyze your possibilities and select the best scholarships that match your talents, hobbies, and academic merit.
1. Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program
The Elks National Foundation offers 500 yearly Most Valuable Student scholarships to high school seniors, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. To qualify, you must also be a United States citizen.
Students must also pursue a four-year college degree full-time to be eligible, and the foundation does not require that you be connected to an Elks member to apply.
When picking winners, the organization will take into account financial necessity, academic performance, and leadership abilities.
2. National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Only United States citizens are eligible. The one-year scholarship might range between $500 and $5,000. Students must produce a one-page essay of 300 words or less that describes their passion for government employment and draws inspiration from George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River.
Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from their high school principal or guidance counselor, as well as a copy of their transcript.
3. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation provides $3.55 million in scholarships to approximately 1,400 students annually. There are three separate scholarship schemes, one for community institutions and one for two-year colleges.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is given to people enrolled in a four-year program. This scholarship is open to both US citizens and permanent residents, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. The grant is given to 150 students, each earning a $20,000 scholarship.
4. Cooke College Scholarship Program
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors who aim to pursue an undergraduate degree following graduation. To qualify, students must demonstrate financial need and have a family income of no more than $95,000. In addition, students must have a 3.5 GPA or better to participate in the program.
The program awards up to $55,000 each year, based on the cost of tuition and other scholarships the student has obtained. Only students wanting to attend college full-time are eligible.
5. QuestBridge National College Match
This scholarship program is intended for low-income high school seniors who demonstrate a financial need for college tuition. The QuestBride Match Scholarship provides a four-year scholarship valued over $200,000. The scholarship program may also include pairing students with other forms of financial aid, such as grants and work-study.
Students must attend one of the program’s partner schools, which include Brown University, Yale, Stanford, and others. Only US citizens and permanent residents may apply.
6. BigFuture Scholarship
The College Board offers a lottery-style scholarship rather than a standard one. There are two sorts of drawings: $500 and $40,000.
The program encourages kids to begin the college application process and complete the processes required to get admitted and obtain adequate financial help.
To apply, you must complete each step by the specified deadline. Completing the tasks will not only make you eligible for the scholarship drawing, but will also assist you in applying to college and qualifying for further financial aid.
There is no minimum GPA or test score requirement for eligibility, and there is no essay component.
7. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
The GE-Reagan Foundation award is a four-year, $10,000 annual award. The foundation also provides an all-expense-paid retreat to California. They can use the money to pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other costs.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA, be US citizens, and intend to complete a four-year college degree. To apply, you must include a letter of recommendation from a community leader or school principle. Proof of financial necessity and a solid academic record are also necessary.
8. Engebretson Foundation
The Engebretson Foundation offers scholarships to high school students attending four-year colleges.
In addition to showing financial need, you must have an ACT or SAT score of 28 or 1240, a 3.75 GPA, or be in the top 5% of your graduating class. To be eligible, you must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students must include a letter of recommendation from their teacher with their application. You must submit or email the application form before the deadline.
9. Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation provides four-year, full-tuition scholarships for students who excel in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. Every year, 10 to 15 deserving kids are picked.
Students must have a GPA of 3.7 and be US citizens. High school seniors who intend to attend a four-year college can apply for this award. You must provide two letters of recommendation and a transcript.
10. Unigo $10K Scholarship
The Unigo $10K Scholarship is a simpler application process compared to other scholarships with stricter prerequisites. Students must prepare a 250-word essay addressing the question, “Would you rather be smart, funny, or rich?”
Only legal US residents may apply, and there are no GPA requirements.
You can apply for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship if you are a child of a parent who died while serving on active duty on or after 9/11, or a post-9/11 veteran with a total VA disability rating of 50% or higher.
Since the inaugural Legacy Scholarship grant in 2004, 825 military children of the fallen and handicapped have earned more than $6.2 million in financial aid for higher education. The scholarship has benefitted beneficiaries in the following ways:
“Receiving this scholarship during my medical school journey has certainly been a life-changing experience for me. This scholarship helped me relieve the financial strain associated with the arduous training required to become a doctor.”
“Thank you for granting me The American Legion Legacy Scholarship. It is an honor to be the recipient of your kindness, and I look forward to using these monies to further my college studies. Your assistance will allow me to pursue my dream of becoming a CIA officer, for which I am deeply grateful.”
The Legacy Scholarship covers graduate or post-graduate tuition, books, accommodation & board, meal plans, and other educational expenses. It is a needs-based scholarship, with the grant amount determined by each scholarship recipient’s financial need after all federal and state help has been exhausted.Recipients will have a year to use the scholarship and can apply for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship up to six times.
The number of scholarships awarded and the amount of financial help provided to each awardee (including repeat candidates) will be determined by scholarship fund donations and financial need.
The American Legion’s Committee on Youth Education will pick the recipients of the 2024 American Legion Legacy Scholarship at the organization’s annual Spring Meetings in May.
The Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund offer two college scholarship programs for kids from marginalized and underrepresented communities. Applications are now open.
The Sallie Mae Fund will expand its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Students from 25 to 40. High school seniors who achieve both inside and beyond the classroom, plan to pursue a two or four-year degree program, professional certificate, or vocational training program, and demonstrate financial need will be chosen to receive up to $10,000 to help fund their higher education.See the Official Rules.
The Sallie Mae Fund will give the Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students, providing up to $10,000 to 10 students who use their degree to promote social justice and help their communities. To be considered, applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited graduate program.See the Official Rules.
“Access to higher education can be life-changing, especially for first-generation students and those from underserved communities,” stated Nic Jafarieh, Sallie Mae’s executive vice president. “Our commitment to provide scholarships with Thurgood Marshall College Fund breaks down barriers for students of all backgrounds and ensures they have the support and resources to not only access, but also complete their degree.”
“Through our impactful partnership with The Sallie Mae Fund, we’re alleviating the financial burdens faced by deserving and talented students,” stated Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “These transformative scholarships empower students to bridge the gap between aspiration and accomplishment, turning their dream of a degree into reality.”
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The application window for both The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors and The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students is open until May 17, 2024. Apply today at SallieMae.com. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Ends May 17, 2024 11:59 p.m. ET.
President Sian Leah Beilock announced today that an exceptional gift of over $150 million will improve access to Dartmouth education for undergraduate AB students from middle-income families.
Glenn Britt ’71, Tuck ’72, a Time Warner Cable CEO and pioneer in the telecommunications business, and his late wife, Barbara Britt, left a legacy to Dartmouth and its Tuck School of Business. The gift will allow Dartmouth to nearly double its existing income criterion for a “zero parent contribution” for undergraduates, from $65,000 with normal assets to $125,000, the most generous barrier in the country.
The contribution represents Dartmouth’s largest bequest solely for scholarships in its 255-year history. Three-quarters of the Britts’ gift will be used to improve undergraduate financial aid awards, with the remaining quarter going toward scholarship funding for Tuck students.
“Glenn Britt credited Dartmouth for transforming his life, and he was tremendously grateful for the financial aid award that made his Dartmouth experience possible,” President Beilock said. “This remarkable bequest from Glenn and Barbara ensures that, regardless of background, the dream of a Dartmouth education can become a reality.”
The policy change arising from the Britts’ contribution will take effect in the next academic year. It will aid undergraduates from middle-income families pursuing bachelor’s degrees, as well as all qualifying sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as incoming Class of 2028 members.
This remarkable bequest from Glenn and Barbara ensures that, regardless of background, the dream of a Dartmouth education can become a reality. – President Sian Leah Beilock
The new policy will provide annual financial assistance to about 350 families from all four undergraduate classes. Students from families earning less than $125,000 per year will be requested to contribute monies from summer work and on-campus employment totaling $5,000.
“We are proud of the racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity reflected in Dartmouth’s student body, but we want to do even more to attract a wider range of students from middle-income families,” says Beilock. “By elevating the family contribution threshold to $125,000, we will not only be saying to them that a Dartmouth education is within reach; we will also be adding to the diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints of our students, an educational plus for everyone on campus.”
“Coupled with our recent decision to reactivate the standardized testing requirement for undergraduate admissions, which will benefit the most promising students regardless of their background, the generosity of the Britts is enabling us to take some major steps forward.”
Pew Research Center analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s 2021 Current Population Survey shows middle-income tiers based on size of the household. (Pew Research Center/Richard Clark graphic)
Barbara Britt passed away in August, following Glenn Britt’s death in 2014.When their estate is finally settled, we will know the exact size of their donation. Dartmouth and Tuck are assured of getting at least $150 million, therefore the institution is publicizing the bequest as undergraduate admissions and financial aid choices are set to be released on March 28. The new Britt Scholarship at the College and Britt Scholars at Tuck will be part of Dartmouth’s financial assistance packages for the 2024-25 academic year.
The Britts’ donation to Tuck is the largest single outright gift in business school history. Those who know Glenn Britt believe that the inflow of endowed scholarship financing will be revolutionary, comparable to his impact on the telecommunications business. The contribution will help Tuck attract and enroll extraordinarily brilliant students, particularly those with significant financial burdens, such as first-generation students, who now account for 19% of the Tuck Class of 2025.
“The world needs more wise, decisive leaders like Glenn Britt, who understood how to craft a compelling vision for a better future, and then brought that vision to life through inclusive, high-performing teams,” says Matthew Slaughter, the Paul Danos Dean of the Tuck School of Business. “Having a cohort of Britt Scholars in perpetuity will ensure we continue to provide a life-altering Tuck education to the most deserving students, in Glenn’s and Barbara’s names.”
Greater accessibility for middle-income families
The Britts’ bequest builds on the success of Dartmouth’s Call to Lead campaign, which concluded this past June. During the campaign, alumni, families, and friends committed more than $500 million to endowed scholarships and more than $400 million dedicated to undergraduate financial aid through annual giving to the Dartmouth College Fund, making Dartmouth’s financial aid program one of the most competitive in U.S. higher education. Through this generosity, Dartmouth was able to:
Become the sixth U.S. institution of higher education to offer need-blind admissions to all undergraduate applicants while meeting 100% of demonstrated need, regardless of citizenship,
Eliminate required undergraduate student loans by replacing them with expanded scholarships,
Extend financial aid support to undergraduates studying off-campus, including terms abroad, and
Eliminate the parent contribution for families with annual incomes of $65,000 or less and typical assets, with the threshold soon rising to $125,000 thanks to the Britts’ bequest.
“Increasing the threshold for expected parent contributions for a greater number of families is a strong, important commitment to addressing the college affordability concerns for middle-income families,” says Lee Coffin, vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid. “College affordability is a serious issue for these families.”
Self-effacing and intellectually curious
Glenn Britt was a telecommunications innovator who helped usher in the era of video on demand, the digital video recorder, and high-speed internet access. Tryg Myhren ’58, Tuck ’59, former chair and CEO of the American Television and Communications Corp., which was acquired by Time Inc. and became the core of Time Warner Cable, characterized Britt as a soft-spoken, talented executive who didn’t call attention to himself.
“Glenn wasn’t a peacock. He was a solid, well-grounded leader who possessed truly significant capabilities in finance and strategic planning,” said Myhren. “And he loved Dartmouth in all respects. He found his time in Hanover to be intellectually inspiring and quite enjoyable.”
Britt grew up in Nyack, N.Y., in a family of modest means, and attended Dartmouth with a generous financial aid award. An economics major, he was a member of the marching band and worked at WDCR, the student radio station. He graduated as a Rufus Choate Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
After receiving his MBA from Tuck, Britt joined the controller’s department at Time Inc. He soon met Barbara Little, a journalist and photographer for FYI, Time’s in-house publication. She was a New York native and graduated from Douglass College, then the women’s college at Rutgers, with a degree in history. They married in 1975.
The Britts were avid travelers and supporters of many causes, including the arts, and both served as board members of the Manhattan Theatre Club. Barry Grove ’73, the theater company’s executive producer emeritus, described the Britts as self-effacing and intellectually curious, with Glenn bringing finance and marketing expertise to the organization and Barbara sharing her passion for education.
“Glenn was an important and influential executive. He could have dashed into meetings and skipped out early. But it was quite the opposite. I would show up for an 8 a.m. finance committee meeting, and he would already be sitting at the table with his suit jacket off, ready to go to work,” Grove recalled. “In addition to their service on our finance and education committees, both of them chose to join our artistic committees—not to opine but to learn. They both enjoyed learning and exploring new areas of knowledge, and ultimately each of them became members of our executive committee.”
Barbara Britt had a lifelong interest in conservation and animal welfare in addition to the arts, and she continued to serve as a board member, fundraiser, and volunteer for multiple organizations in New York, Westport, Conn., and Hawaii after Glenn’s passing. She was a powerful advocate for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s educational outreach program, which has engaged thousands of students over the past three decades.
The New York Times described Britt’s career as encompassing “the shift from televisions with rabbit ears to streaming video.” He became president of Time Warner Cable in 1999 and CEO two years later. When Time Warner spun off the cable company, he became its chairman and chief executive. Time Warner Cable grew from a $6 billion division to an independent, publicly traded corporation with $21 billion in annual revenue during his tenure.
Britt championed greater diversity in the telecommunications industry, and he received the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications’ Stanley B. Thomas Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award as well as election into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. In 2009, Britt was one of five executives appointed by President Barack Obama to a task force charged with developing a national blueprint for strengthening science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Britt was a generous donor to Dartmouth, volunteered as an admissions ambassador, and served on the Tuck Board of Advisors. The Britts enjoyed connecting with Tuck students and supporting their exploration of new technologies through the Glassmeyer/McNamee Center for Digital Strategies. By establishing the Britt Impact Technology Series at the center, the Britts introduced thousands of students to innovative ideas and career opportunities.
