November 23, 2009 by Nick
Soroptimist International of the Americas, Midwestern Region is accepting applications for its Opportunity Awards Program through January 15, 2010.
Eligible applicants for the Opportunity Awards must be women who:
- Provide the primary financial support for their families
- Have financial need
- Are enrolled in or have been accepted in a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program
- Reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member nations (USA is one of these)
- Have not previously been a recipient of an Opportunity Award.
Click here to download complete information.
For more information, soroptimistofIlliana@yahoo.com, or call 708-724-0224
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November 19, 2009 by Nick
The Teacher Quality Enhancement Recruitment (TQE-R) grant at Governors State University is offering scholarships, from $500 to $3,000, to students entering the university’s secondary education programs in biology, chemistry, English, or math.
This is a renewable scholarship until Fall 2010 so students may reapply for the scholarship in subsequent terms. Applications for Winter 2010 must be submitted by December 1, 2009. Scholarship requirements and applications are available online at the TQE webpage.
This program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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November 10, 2009 by Nick
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November 2, 2009 by Nick
Applications are now available for College of Education Tuition Waivers for the Winter 2010 trimester.
The deadline for filing applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2009.
Pick up an application form Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm in the College of Education Dean’s Office (Room G256). Or click here to download a form.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be admitted to a CE program and be registered for at least 6 credit hours by Nov 16, 2009
- Must have cumulative GPA >= 3.00
- Must complete a Tuition Waiver application form
- Must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff from GSU or your previous institution
- Must submit all application materials by 5pm on Nov 16, 2009
Tuition Waiver award recipients are selected by a panel made up of administrators and/or faculty members within the College of Education.
Tuition Waiver recipients are asked to provide five hours each week for collaboration on a project with a COE faculty mentor.
Undergraduate and graduate tuition waivers are available for a maximum of two trimesters. Graduate Minority Tuition Waivers are available for a maximum of four trimesters. As Tuition Waivers are not automatically renewed, an additional application will be required for each trimester.
Undergraduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 12 enrolled credit hours.
Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.
Minority Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.
Note: All Tuition Waivers cover in-state tuition rates only and do not cover activity fees.
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October 22, 2009 by Nick
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation will soon be awarding twenty $2000 scholarships to deserving full-time college students who are residents of Illinois and of Latino ancestry.
The application deadline for this opportunity is November 24, 2009.
More information, including application materials, are available online at the ILLCF website (www.illcf.org).
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September 21, 2009 by Nick
The American Association of University Women – Downers Grove Area Branch announces “Back-to-the-Books” Scholarships!
$1500 – $3000 scholarships for women who are residents of Downers Grove, Darien, Lisle, Westmont, or Woodridge.
Applications are due by October 15, 2009.
Click here for the flyer with more details.
For more information:
Downers Grove Area Branch
American Association of University Women
PO Box 694
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-986-9334
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September 4, 2009 by Nick
From Tameka Holcomb
Executive Director
Footsteps to Enrichment
Monee, IL
We are looking for people who are willing to take compassion on our youth and assist us in preparing them to meet the educational challenges that they face daily. We currently need people willing to volunteer their time to work one or two hours per day. The tutoring and ISAT prep services will be offered Monday through Thursday. We are aware that people have busy and demanding schedules. We would appreciate any support that you could provide our organization. Together we can make a difference.
Please take a look at our website: www.footstepstoenrichment.com and see what we have been able to achieve during the summer techie camp. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future.
Read the letter: click here
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August 25, 2009 by Nick
The GSU Foundation needs your help during its annual Phonathon. Student Phonathon callers help the Foundation raise contributions by calling alumni and reconnecting them with the university. Applicants must be friendly, persuasive, and dependable. The position pays $8 per hour, part time. For information and to apply, call 708.235.2188.
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