Archive for March, 2018

Resources for Women in MBA Programs

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Section headlines include:

  • Women and the MBA Application Process
  • Paying for your MBA (with multiple available scholarship links: C200, Career Development Grants, and many more.
  • Thriving as an MBA Student
  • Job Hunting Tips
  • Achieving Success in the Real World
  • Other Resources

For more information, please click here to visit the resources webpage. 

BUCKHEAD LOGISTICS SCHOLARSHIP

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

We are pleased to announce the annual Buckhead Logistics Scholarship, which will award $1,000 to one student who demonstrates the desire to pursue a higher education in logistics, business, education, or a related field.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • This scholarship is open to all full-time undergraduate students in the United States
  • Student must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Student must be working toward a degree in logistics, business, education, or relevant field

Application Requirements

The Buckhead Logistics Scholarship welcomes applications from those who meet the eligibility criteria above. To be considered for this scholarship, students must submit the following:

  • An original essay between 1,500-2,000 words explaining the importance of supporting local businesses to both the consumer and merchant, as well how you believe these local businesses have the opportunity to stimulate economic growth within their communities.
  • Essay should be titled “Buckhead Logistics Scholarship” and should include student’s .edu email address
  • A copy of official transcripts

Application Deadline & Mailing Instructions

Interested applicants should send original essay titled “Buckhead Logistics Scholarship” and a copy of official transcripts to Buckhead Movers by May 14th each year. Please mail all submissions to:

Buckhead Movers
Attn: Caroline Snowberger
4194 Northeast Expressway
Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30340

Scholarship will be disbursed by May 31st, annually.

Scholarship Terms & Privacy Policy

  • Buckhead Movers respects the privacy of all applicants and will not share or sell any applicant’s personal information without permission
  • Buckhead Movers does not require a fee of any kind to apply for this scholarship
  • Buckhead Movers will directly submit disbursement to the financial aid office that corresponds with student’s .edu email address
  • Winning student is required to share a photo for social media purposes
  • Employees and immediate family members of those at Buckhead Movers are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
  • Buckhead Movers reserves the right to withhold disbursement in the event that there are no suitable applicants, or winning student cannot provide proof of eligibility at the time of disbursement
  • Students must reapply each year to be considered for the Buckhead Logistics Scholarship

For more information, please click here. 

The Kaplan Group Annual Scholarship

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Scholarship Details:

For over 20 years, The Kaplan Group has had extensive experience solving problems and negotiating B2B transactions for clients large and small. Now, we want to give back. We see value in continuous education and helping students grow.

Because of this, The Kaplan Group is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a business or law-oriented degree program.

  • Deadline for Entry: Sunday, August 12, 2018
  • Scholarship Award Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
  • Number of Winners Selected: 1 winner of a $1,000 scholarship
  • Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.50
  • Eligible Fields of Study: MBA, Finance, Accounting, Law, Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Business Administration.
  • Eligible Schools: Any accredited  2 year or 4 year college or university in the USA including graduate programs

Application Instructions:

Please choose one of the two 600 word essays below to complete the application.

Submit your essay as a PDF with a title page including the following information:

  • Name
  • School
  • Field of Study
  • Year of School
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Name your essay file as follows:
    • lastname-firstname-essay-1.pdf (for essay #1)
    • lastname-firstname-essay-2.pdf (for essay #2)

Email your application to scholarship@kaplancollectionagency.com

Complete the short survey on the scholarship website (survey is required but not used in the scholarship decision process).

Essay Topics

Topic 1 – Financial Statements & Business Models

Understanding how to view and analyze a financial statement is one of the most fundamental skills necessary to succeed in business.

In 600 words, please tell us about a past business you have worked for and which financial statement you think is the most important to their business and why.

Feel free to refer to our Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis modules if you need to learn more or brush up on your financial statement basics.

Topic 2 – Should You Sue Your Customer?

Customers are the lifeblood of every business. We work day after day to find, attract, and retain our customers.

But what happens when the customer does not pay and you get stiffed with the bill?

As a B2B collection agency, The Kaplan Group sees these situations daily. Unfortunately, the alter­na­tive of going to court needs to be considered in many of the claims placed with our collection agency. Often times these neglected invoices can be collected without relying on the legal process, but unfortunately some of our clients eventually face the decision of whether or not to sue a customer that is long past due on payments.

To address this type of situation, we created a flowchart that answers the question: “Should you sue your customer?

Please review the flowchart and write 600 words telling us each of the following:

  • One situation where you SHOULD sue your customer.
  • One situation where you SHOULD NOT sue your customer.

In each scenario, explain what major factors you considered when determining whether or not to pursue a lawsuit.  Be creative – simply repeating what is in the flowchart will not result in a winning essay.

For more information, please click here. 

THE PROSPER SHAKED SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

The Law Offices of Prosper Shaked is a Miami law firm devoted to representing victims of serious personal injury in South Florida. Through his practice with car accident injury victims and the victims of other catastrophic injuries, Prosper Shaked understands the importance of ensuring we have skilled doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. This $1,500 scholarship is available, annually, to any applicant pursuing any of the following degrees:

  • An undergraduate degree in a pre-medical field (e.g. biology, chemistry, or pre-med);
  • Nursing degree;
  • Physician’s Assistant degree;
  • Medical Assistant degree;
  • M.D. or D.O. degrees;
  • Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P);
  • Nurse Anesthetist (N.A.);
  • Dentist (D.D.S.);
  • Psychiatry;
  • Chiropractor; or
  • Any other medical degrees.

Scholarship Eligibility

To apply for our scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • You must be able to demonstrate full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree related to the medical field. If you have not been accepted into a program yet, you can apply for the scholarship, but no funds will be released without proof of acceptance or enrollment.
  • You must maintain a minimum GPA score of 3.0 through the time that you are applying.

Award

The selected student will receive a $1,500 scholarship to be used toward the tuition for their medical or science degree.

How to Apply

  • Complete the Future Medical Professional Scholarship form found on our website.
  • Submit a 650-word essay about your future goals in the medical field.
  • A transcript reflecting your current academic standing, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and proof of enrollment.

Submit all of these materials by mail or via e-mail. Failing to include all of these materials will result in your application being rejected.

To apply for the scholarship online, submit your application and materials attached to an email to Prosper Shaked at scholarships@prosperlaw.com. Your email’s subject line should be “Prosper Shaked Scholarship for Future Medical Professionals.”

To submit your application by mail, send your paper application to:

The Law Offices of Prosper Shaked
Attn: Prosper Shaked
1160 Kane Concourse #405
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154

Deadline

Applications for this year’s scholarship must be submitted and received or postmarked by no later than August 15th, 2018 for eligibility in the fall of the application year.

Questions

Before contacting us, please thoroughly read the above instructions and the questions answered below. If you have additional questions, please email them to scholarships@prosperlaw.com, and someone will respond to your question.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

Scholarships for Minority Students

Monday, March 19th, 2018

The Center for School, College, and Career Resources reached out to our office and notified us of these three resources for Scholarship opportunities. The Scholarships below are for students of minority groups.

Scholarship for Minority Students  can be found here!

Scholarships for students of color can be found here!

Scholarships for Hispanic Students can be found here!

 

As always, be cautious when giving information to third party organizations. Any question please click on the links above!

Caring.com Student-Caregiver Scholarship 2018

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

Are you caring for an adult relative while enrolled in a U.S. college or university? When you’re living with your aging loved one, managing their finances because they no longer can, taking them to doctors appointments — we know that caregiving can be both difficult and rewarding. As America’s leading senior care resource for family caregivers, we know that juggling the responsibilities of caregiving and student life is a unique challenge.

Award

Caring.com is offering two $1,500 scholarships to two students attending an accredited U.S. college or university and caring for a loved one.

How to Apply

We’re looking for a 1500-word essay or 2-minute video addressing the following questions:

  • Who are you caring for and how are you involved as their caregiver?
  • How has your role as a caregiver influenced the decision for your major/career path?
  • How would this scholarship be helpful to you in your current student-caregiving role?

To apply, first review the Scholarship Agreement for eligibility guidelines. Then submit your story via the Application Form by 11:59PM PDT on June 30, 2018. Judging will be based on submission quality and adherence to application guidelines.

Previous Caring Scholars

  • Venus Tadrzak — a student at Cleveland State University who is majoring in accounting and caring for her mother (Summer 2017)
  • Hunter Johnson — a student at Clemson University who is majoring in health science and caring for her brother (Summer 2017)
  • Tommy Tran — a student at the University of Houston who is studying biotechnology and is caring for his father (Fall 2016)
  • Jessica Jacob — a student at Adelphi University who is pursuing a nursing degree and caring for her mother (Fall 2016)
  • DreAnna Perry — a student at Brigham Young University who is studying exercise physiology and is caring for her mother (Fall 2016)

See all our winners on the scholarship website.

Contact Information

Have questions about Caring.com’s Student-Caregiver scholarship? Write to us at scholarship@caring.com.

For more information, please click here. 

Chart Westcott Scholarship

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

The Chart Westcott Scholarship was created to support a college student or high school senior in their journey to make a positive impact in society through entrepreneurship.The goal of this scholarship is to help a student offset expenses incurred when starting a new business.

Applicants will be required to submit a 500-word essay by no later than February 28, 2019, and the winner will be awarded a $1000 scholarship by March 31, 2019.

Eligibility

You are eligible to submit an application to be considered for the Chart Scholarship if you are

(a) a current high school senior that has been accepted into a university or college or

(b) a current undergraduate university or college student who has not yet reached their final year of study.

Guidelines

In order to enter for a chance to receive this scholarship you have to write a 500-word essay on the topic, “Describe your entrepreneurial idea and why you would make a great future entrepreneur or business leader?”

Application Process

When submitting your application for the Chart Westcott Scholarship, please be sure to fill out each field in the form completely. There are no fees associated with this scholarship, however, if you are selected as the recipient of this scholarship, you are giving Chart Westcott permission to use your name, city, and a portion of your essay for marketing and promotional purposes.

Submission Deadline

February 28, 2019

Winner Selection

Upon receiving all applications, committee members will review all of the applicants and present the top contenders to the greater scholarship committee for the selection of one winner. The winner of the $1000 Chart Westcott Scholarship will be contacted in March 2019 and will have two weeks to respond before a winner up is selected.

To apply, please click here. 

ECOIN4DUMMIES SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC STUDIES

Friday, March 9th, 2018

We, at eCoin4dummies, believe that education is the best way to create equal opportunities for people no matter their background, gender, race or ethnics. Since each of us got to know cryptocurrencies, we have been dedicating our work to educate the masses about what is crypto, and how, if successful,  it may contribute to decentralizing the current world economy.

We insist on the importance of education of young generations. We build out future today, therefore we have created this unique scholarship for students of all major’s who show interest in the crypto currency world.

Scholarship Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

You are eligible if one of those describes you:

  • High school senior that has been accepted in an accredited university.
  • A current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited university.

Application Requirements

  • Essay of 1500-2000 words about a specific cryptocurrency that focuses on the following sub-topics:
    • The project behind
    • Advantages and disadvantages
    • Significant price statistics of the past and future predictions
    • Where do you see this coin going in the next 5-10 years?
    • With the help of your knowledge and education – what can you do to improve the chances your predictions will come true?
  • 5-10 minutes video consisting of your essay summary, that includes mentioning of all above sub-topics.
  • Submit proof of enrollment or an acceptance letter in an accredited university that is listed on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants attending military academies are ineligible for this scholarship. All school transfers are subject to accreditation approval.
  • Please be advised in the privacy policy below that your submission can be shared publicly

Submitting Your Application

The form must include:

  • Full name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Attached legitimate evidence of your current academic status that you are currently enrolled in a university. An acceptance letter or most recent tuition billing statement can suffice as a proof of enrollment. The essay as a Google document via a shareable link. Essays in any other format will not be accepted.
  • Video link.  The video can be private or shared with any service  (YouTube, DropBox, Google Drive, Vimeo etc.)  If you’d like to keep it private on YouTube, make it “unlisted” so that it is not public.  The video title should consist of your full name.  The video must exist and be shareable up until the winner announcement date.

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is August  31, 2018 23:59 EST. The candidate eligible to receive the scholarship is going to be announced on October 1, 2018.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

cuLearn 2018 Scholarship

Friday, March 9th, 2018

Paying for college is difficult, especially as college costs continue to rise. cuLearn is here to help you navigate the confusing world of college finance with our educational resources.  In addition, we can help make paying for college a little easier with our 2018 Scholarship drawings.  You have the chance to win $2,018 to help cover the costs of college by subscribing to our blog. In 2018, we will be awarding 22 scholarships!  Register only once and you will be eligible for each of the 3 drawings in 2018.  Drawing dates: May 18, August 18, and November 18, 2018.

Read full details on the scholarship website.

Earn an additional scholarship entry by submitting a blog post!*

We want you to share your experience and ideas on how to pay for college while avoiding excessive debt.  Your ideas could help others students in planning and paying for college.

Submit a qualifying original written blog post and you can earn an extra entry into the scholarship sweepstakes!  In fact, you can earn up to 5 extra entries – 1 per submitted blog post.

Blog Post Requirements:

  • Each blog post must be sent in a separate email
  • It has to come from the same email address you used in your initial entry
  • The email’s subject line must contain the phrase “cuLearn 2018 Scholarship Entry”
  • The body of the email must contain:
    • Your first and last name
    • Your school
    • An original essay, between approximately 250 and 500 words, containing words of wisdom on how to pay for college while avoiding excessive debt
  • Final date for submitting blog entries is November 17, 2018
  • See the Official Rules for complete requirements and for an alternative method of entry

By submitting a blog post, you agree to terms that allow cuLearn, among other things, to publish your post together with your first name, last initial, and school. See the official rules for the complete terms to which you will be agreeing.

Get Educated on Getting Educated!

To apply, please click here. 

 

Folds of Honor – Scholarship

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

The application window for Folds of Honor is now open for the 2018 application season through March 31.

Scholarships are used to subsidize the costs of tuition, school books, fees, on-campus room and board, approved educational tutoring, and other approved educational expenses that a student’s school may deem appropriate.

The Children’s Fund Scholarship program is for dependents of service members enrolled in grades Kindergarten – 12. Funds may be used for approved/accredited private school tuition, IRS approved educational tutoring from an approved tutoring company, approved/accredited homeschool curriculum, required books and required school uniforms.

The Higher Education Scholarship program is for students who will be entering, or are already attending a 2- or 4-year college, university, technical school, or accredited certificate program. Applicants must be 24 years old or younger and a dependent of the service member. If the applicant is the spouse of a service member, there are no age requirements/limitations but must currently be married to service member or not remarried if widowed.

Scholarships are awarded up to $5,000 for both the Children’s Fund and Higher Education scholarships. Award amount is based on the “unmet need” calculated on the Financial Need page of the application.

For more information and to apply, please click here.