Scholarship opportunity for nurses
The Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) is now accepting applications for its annual Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme.
Scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate through the Commonwealth-funded program which is administered by the RCNA.
“We cannot underestimate the importance of aged care nurses in Australia,” said RCNA Executive Director, Rosemary Bryant.
“We have an ageing population and we’re facing a severe nursing shortage. These scholarships assist students and working nurses undertaking the study that will help them build on their skills and knowledge, and also emphasise the need for more nurses in this particular area of care.”
The undergraduate scholarships are open to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to aged care who plan to study nursing at an Australian university.
Successful undergraduate applicants will receive up to $5000 per semester with a maximum of $30 000 per person.
The postgraduate scholarships are available to Registered/Division 1 nurses, already working in aged care, who wish to do further study in the area. They can receive up to $10,000 each.
RNs who do not have a current practising certificate may apply for a scholarship if they plan to complete a re-entry course, or if they can demonstrate their eligibility to re-register.
Applications for the undergraduate scheme must be in by 5pm on Friday, 22 August and applications for the postgraduate scheme close at 5pm on Friday, 19 September.
For more information, visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA directly on 1800 116 696 or at scholarships@rcna.org.au.
Valencia grad wins Zonta scholarship
Allison Tamboline, a 2008 graduate of Valencia High School, has received a $1,000 Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship from Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley.
After much deliberation, Tamboline was chosen from the seven impressive young women who had submitted applications this year, according to committee chair Gloria Mercado-Fortine.
“The caliber of applicants for this year’s award was impressive,” Mercado-Fortine said. “As this year’s Young Woman in Public Affairs recipient, Allison exemplifies the level of candidates who applied for the award.”
The award is given each year to a young woman in the local community who exemplifies Zonta’s mission of advancing the status of women. The local winner advances to district level competition, where that honoree is sent on to international competition. The intent of the program is to encourage young women to enter public service.
Tamboline is not only a gifted musician, but she has also demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities. Through her many activities, Allison has helped to advance the status of women not only in her school, but also on an international level.
She has been involved with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program as well as the World Leadership Congress in Washington D.C., where she met and worked with peers from around the world. She is currently president of Invisible Children of Uganda Club and participated in Lobby Day for Africa.
According to her scholarship application, Tamboline believes the most critical problem limiting the advancement of women worldwide is the lack of education. She believes that investing in women now will enable women to grow and educate others.
Blair wins Harris scholarship
Nikita Blair, student at Eric G. Lambert School in Churchill Falls, has been awarded the prestigious Dr. Leslie Harris Memorial University Alumni Association Scholarship for the 2008/09 school year.
This scholarship is valued at $16,000; that is $4,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years, four years in total. Ms. Blair has an outstanding resume of sports participation at the provincial level, which was considered by the selection committee.
Ms. Blair was captain of the NLVA Provincial Elite Volleyball team in 2007; winner of two provincial individual sportsmanship awards in high school volleyball and captained that team; played on the provincial NLVA Elite volleyball team in 2006; was Master Corporal at the Provincial Junior Canadian Rangers leadership camp; captained the Girls provincial team that won silver at the provincial minor hockey; played on the Provincial Program of Excellence camp and was a participant at the Provincial Junior Canadian Rangers camp. Ms. Blair’s academic and sports achievements at the local level are just as impressive.
She was winner of Student of the Year honours, Senior High; Highest average, Grade 11 and Highest average in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and English; Highest Overall average in Grade 10, and Highest average in Math, Science and Canadian History; most valuable player awards in badminton, Volleyball and X-Country Running; captained the Girls Volleyball and the Girls Minor hockey team.
Ms. Blair was Social Director of the Student Council; first runner-up in the Miss Labrador Achievement Pageant; gold medal winner in the Labrador 500; regional individual sportsmanship award; top marksman with the Junior Canadian Rangers; member of FINALY and the School Band/Choir and she did volunteer work in the community.
“I was really pleased and excited when I opened the letter from Memorial,” she said when contacted by the Labradorian. “I won a previous scholarship, but I never expected this one. For someone like myself, travelling from a Labrador community, the financial help is going to offset my expenses.”
This scholarship is no doubt attributable to the high standards expected at Eric G Lambert School, Ms. Blair’s personal determination and drive and the family support of parents Ron and Peggy.
Waitress Earns Full Scholarship To Culinary Institute In National Competition
HAGERSTOWN,
Erica Conrad is a server at Cafe Del Sol in
She recently competed in the Skills USA national competition and took first place.
She had to memorize a menu, set a formal dining table, and wait on judges as she would regular customers.
Conrad said she was relaxed during the competition because they were the same things she has to do every day.
“I went in and I just sat down, and it felt natural,” she told NBC25. “It was normal, it was so comfortable that I didn’t need to feel scared or nervous or any of those crazy feelings.”
Her first place honor earned her a full scholarship to the New England Culinary Institute in
Oregon Tech Announces Athletic Scholarship Recipients
| KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon (June 30, 2008)—Oregon Tech announced the recipients of their annual scholarship awards for the Mike Snider Memorial, David L. Terhune and the Howard and Ginger Morris Scholarships for the upcoming 2008-09 academic year.
Darrick Waugh was awarded the Mike Snider Memorial Scholarship for the 2008-09 season. The scholarship was named for the former outstanding student-athlete at Oregon Tech who was killed in an industrial accident. Waugh, a former standout at Henley High School in Klamath Falls, was a three-time Oregon state qualifier in both Track & Field and Cross Country, where he won the individual state title in Cross Country for the Hornets in 2007. Waugh is an incoming transfer from Chico State and will participate in both Cross Country and Track & Field for OIT. Jackie Polette was awarded the David L. Terhune Scholarship for the 2008-09 year. This scholarship is named in honor of the long-time booster of Oregon Tech athletics. Polette, a 5’6” setter at Capital High School in Helena, was a three-time all-conference volleyball selection and was also selected to the 1st team all-state squad as a setter in 2006 and 2007. Polette set several top-10 records at CHS, including the career record for aces with 126, assists in a career with 2,041, digs in a career with 532 and is 5th on the career blocks list with 71. Mike Nieraeth was awarded the Howard and Ginger Morris Scholarship for the upcoming 2008-09 season. The scholarship is named for the long-time boosters and former Athletics Director, head football, baseball and wrestling coach at OIT. Nieraeth started in 31 games for the Owls, helping lead Tech to the 2008 NAIA II national championship, their second basketball title in school history. The junior from Bonanza, OR. averaged 6.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in 18 minutes/game for Tech last season. |
Wallace announces available scholarships
The Wallace Community College Foundation is currently accepting applications for scholarships for fall 2008. The application deadline is July 11. Fall semester begins Aug. 25.
Specific guidelines exist for each scholarship. Applications and criteria are available on campus at the financial aid office and at the WCC Center for Economic and Workforce Development on Highway 231. Applications are also available online at http://www.wallace.edu. The following scholarships are available:
The A.A. Middleton Memorial Endowed Scholarship ($1,500) pays up to $750 for tuition, fees, and/or books for two semesters.
The AEA/ESP scholarship pays up to $500 for tuition, fees, and/or books to a student attending the Wallace Campus or Fort Rucker Center.
The Barbara B. Dinkins Memorial Scholarship pays up to $500 for tuition and fees for a student preparing to enter a life sciences field (nursing, allied health, pre-med, etc). Preference is given to a Houston County student.
The Commercial Bank of Ozark Scholarship pays up to $500 for tuition and fees to a new or returning student from Dale County.
The Elizabeth Mills Rane Scholarship provides support for tuition, fees and/or books up to $750, with preference given to students in nursing and allied health programs.
The Granger/Wheelless Scholarship pays up to $1,100 per approved semester for a student who demonstrates high ethical standards, responsible citizenship, volunteerism and academic success. Preference is given to students from Houston County.
The Houston County Medical Society Scholarship is based on merit and pays up to $2,000 (approximately $650/semester for three consecutive semesters) to a student enrolled in an allied health program. Preference is given to applicants from Houston County.
The James E. Foote Memorial Scholarship pays up to $500 for tuition.
The Jean Jones Memorial Endowed Scholarship pays up to $500 for tuition and fees for a student admitted to a health-related field.
The Jennifer Dawn Gibson Memorial Scholarship pays up to $500 for tuition, fees and/or books.
The Joseph Glenn Caffee Memorial Scholarship pays up to $750 for tuition, fees and/or books for a second-year radiologic technology student.
The Mark Allan Aman Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) pays up to $500 per semester for two consecutive semesters for tuition and fees. Applicants must be a basic or paramedic level EMS student.
The McLendon Education Trust Scholarship pays $750 each to approximately 12 needy and worthy students to support tuition, fees and/or books.
n The Nancy Goodson Andress Memorial Scholarship pays up to $750 for tuition, fees and/or books. Applicants must be admitted to the WCC associate degree nursing program. Preference is given to a student from Coffee County; however, the scholarship may be awarded to a student from a contiguous county (Dale, Covington, Crenshaw, Geneva or Pike).
The Nursing Faculty Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one practical nursing student and one associate degree nursing student. The scholarship pays $750 per recipient and may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.
The Randy Crawford Memorial Endowed Scholarship pays up to $750 for tuition, fees and/or books to a currently enrolled WCC student, with preference given to applicants from Jackson County, Fla.
The Sally Northcutt Piano Scholarship pays up to $330 for tuition and fees for a student pursuing a degree in piano and having declared music as a major.
The SunSouth Bank Single Mother Education Fund will fund up to eight scholarships ($750 each) to assist single mothers with tuition, fees and/or books.
The WCC Foundation Scholarship pays ten awards ($1,500 each for two consecutive semesters at $750 per semester) to new students for fall 2008. Applicants must be new students or have not attended WCC in three years.
The Wiregrass Hospice Foundation Scholarship will fund up to 10 scholarships (up to $1,000 per term) for tuition, fees and/or books for students who indicate interest in becoming a Wiregrass Hospice nurse.
The Wallace Community College Foundation is a nonprofit organization led by a board of trustees which raises and disperses funds to assist the college in delivering educational services. Last year, the Wallace Foundation awarded scholarships to 93 students for a total of $54,000.
New scholarship program is nuclear
COVERT, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Nuclear energy could power the next business boom in West Michigan.
Monday, Congressman Fred Upton will join administrators from both AEP and the Palisades Nuclear Plant to announce a new scholarship program.
It will help boost employment at both the Cook and Palisades plants.
Congressman Upton will also talk about a new national energy initiative that his campaign says will create tens of thousands of high-paying jobs.
We’ll be talking live Tuesday morning with Congressman Upton and State Senator Mark Schauer about this initiative and energy issues facing the country.
Be sure to tune in for that Tuesday morning during our 6:00 a.m. show.
Scholarship Foundation Prepares Minority Students for the Future
Mercedes Gomez, an incoming freshman at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, believes students need to work harder than ever to succeed in the real world.
“A two-year degree does not get you far,” said Gomez, one
of 12 minority college students who attended The Hope Chest Scholarship Foundation’s training session earlier this month at The County College of Morris in Morristown.
The day-long Hope Chest LTD (Leadership, Training, and Development) Program stressed the importance of professionalism for achieving success.
Students met with 15 experts who told them what to expect in today’s working environment.
“It’s all about networking, networking, and networking,” said
Ivelisse Estremera, a Kean University incoming freshman who aspires to a career in law enforcement.
Last year, the nonprofit Hope Chest Scholarship Foundation awarded more than $105,000 in scholarships to some 60 minority students across New Jersey.
To qualify, students must write an essay, submit letters of recommendation, and have at least a B average in high school or college.
Networking through internships was an important concept that Foundation lecturers emphasized at the recent session.
To network successfully, they said, students should find mentors to coach and advise them.
“As college kids, we don’t know how to get into internships and how to use networking to get into a career,” said Dawan Buie, a Franklin Marshall College (PA) junior. “The ins and outs of interviewing, such as preparation, are crucial to any job or career that we will be pursuing.”
Riddi Bhatt, an incoming Rutgers University freshman, said the program enhanced his interviewing skills.
“I learned how to write a resume, biography, and a personal statement,” Bhatt said. “In addition, we were also given guidelines for the power colors of interviewing.”
Students also were counseled to strengthen their leadership skills by doing community volunteer work and joining outreach programs and committees.
Agnya Desai, who will be a freshman at the University of Connecticut this fall, appreciates the value of leadership.
“I was a yearbook editor at my high school,” Desai said. “Leadership and mentorship are very important skills to me, which made me apply for the scholarship.”
Other skills touched upon by the program included job search techniques, public speaking, personal appearance and time management.
Plies Announces NPO And $10,000 “Somebody Loves You” Scholarship Fund
Big Gates/Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic recording artist Plies has announced details of his very own non-profit organization, Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions Foundation, Inc., as well as a scholarship program, the “Somebody Loves You” Scholarship Fund. This all comes as the Ft. Myers, Florida-bred rapper continues to ride the wave of success proven by his sophomore release, Definition Of Real, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 215,000 copies in its first week. In fact, the album’s first week sales gave Plies the highest selling first-week numbers in the history of Miami-based Slip-N-Slide Records.
Keeping in the tradition of Plies’ philanthropy, Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions will provide funding for legal representation and aid to needy individuals, specifically those who are incarcerated, with the goal of promoting a more functional, productive, and just community. The organization will also provide educational forums, classes, workshops, trainings, opportunities, and other charitable activities aimed at individuals in the community, in particular focusing on rehabilitation.
In addition, Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions will focus on promoting activities for youth and minorities, including education, mentorship, cultural experiences, and preventative measures aimed at combating incarceration in the Tampa and Ft. Myers, Florida areas.
The organization’s first effort will be the “Somebody Loves You” Scholarship Fund 2008 (named after the song “Somebody (Loves You)” from his current album), which is designed specifically for students attending an accredited college or university, who have a parent(s) that is presently incarcerated and who is financially disadvantaged. The scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled or who will be entering school this fall. Two scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female in the amount of $5000 each.
According to a published Senate report in September of 2000, as many as 70 percent of children of incarcerated parents will become involved with the criminal justice system unless effective intervention strategies are set in place. Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions, Inc. hopes to inspire and encourage these at-risk youth to break the cycle of incarceration. Co-founder Plies comments, “We want to provide those who have been and continue to be affected by the negative impacts of the prison system with a sense of hope, and to let them know that they are not forgotten. No matter what adversities one may face in life, one thing remains true – and that is that somebody loves you.”
For more information on the organization and scholarship, as well as scholarship application details, visit www.pliesworld.com/somebodylovesyou.
In other Plies news, “Bust It Baby Part 2 (Feat. Ne-Yo),” the first single from “Definition Of Real,” continues to be another massive hip-hop hit for Plies. The track is ranked at #2 at Urban outlets nationwide this week. What’s more, “Bust It Baby Part 2″ is turning out to be a pop mainstream summer sensation, coming in this week at #3 on Billboard’s “Hot 100 Airplay” ranking, as well as #8 on the overall “Hot 100.”
“Bust It Baby Part 2″ is also continuing Plies’ incredible run of blockbuster ringtones. The single is currently #3 on Nielsen Ringscan’s “Top 200 Mastertones” ranking.
Plies recently shot the music video for his next single, “Please Excuse My Hands (Feat. Jamie Foxx and The-Dream),” which is slated to hit video outlets nationwide early next month.
Scholarship boon for 20
BAHRAIN Polytechnic is to award 20 full-term four-year scholarships to students interested in a career-orientated programme.
The application deadline for the Higher Diploma in Transport, Freight and Logistics programme is June 25, said Bahrain Polytechnic chief executive John Scott. The programme, which starts in September, aims to help in the growth and development of competent individuals, he said.
“The Bahrain Polytechnic has designed this diploma programme to assist students to develop their careers in the field of commercial shipping, chartering, port agency and marine claims, air and shipping freight, logistics, freight forwarding and custom broking, and general transport,” said Mr Scott.
The four-year programme consists of a one-year foundation studies and three years of in-depth study. It covers logistics and purchasing principles, warehouse, transport and inventory operations, product care and handling and record and documentation requirements associated with the expansion of international trade with Bahrain.
Application forms and related information are available online at . Students can also apply at the Enrolment and Information Centre located at the Bahrain University’s Isa Town campus.
The list of scholarship recipients will be announced, following an interview, on July 25.
