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Set Sail With These Maritime Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook May 24, 2012 CommentNational Maritime Day was established on May 20, 1933, by the United States Congress to honor the contributions of the American Merchant Marine—civilians who have defended the freedom of the United States since 1775. This year's National Maritime Day was observed earlier this week, on May 22, and honored the maritime industry and the benefits it brings Americans, including transportation, jobs, goods, and recreational opportunities.
Modern maritime careers span the spectrum from marine biology and sciences to large- and small-craft transportation, engineering, and business logistics. And there are plenty of scholarships available to students interested in setting sail (or staying put) with maritime studies.
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High Schoolers, Get Moving on These Summer Scholarship Tasks
Tweet Share on Facebook May 17, 2012 Comment (5)In 1934, Henry James wrote in A Backward Glance, "Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." Few would probably argue with James, and hopefully you'll get to take advantage of some lazy summer afternoons relaxing with friends and lounging by the pool. While you're there, we also advise you to think about college—specifically, how to pay for it. No matter how far along you are in high school, you have some important tasks to do, and summer is the perfect time to get started.
If you're going into your sophomore year: You're most likely more concerned with catching up on sleep this summer than thinking about paying for college. We know high school graduation seems like a long way off, but this summer would be a great time to sit down with your parents to discuss how you'll be paying for college. Do they have some money set aside that will help offset the cost? Do they plan on taking out PLUS loans? Or do they expect you to foot most of the bill? No matter what, accept what they say with gratitude and realize that your parents are doing the best they can with what they have.
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Study These 5 Scholarships for Teachers
Tweet Share on Facebook May 10, 2012 Comment (1)Studying to become a teacher is no less costly than becoming an accountant, and yet starting salaries for teachers are almost 20 percent less and grow slower over time.
Because we know that fact isn't stopping idealistic future teachers from pursuing their dreams, and in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11, 2012), we've uncovered five great scholarship opportunities that can help put a dent in your college costs.
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Seek Out These 3 Nursing Scholarships Ahead of National Nurses Week
Tweet Share on Facebook May 3, 2012 Comment (1)Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, once wrote in a letter that she "never los[t] an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself."
Next week is National Nurses Week, leading up to National Nurses Day on Nightingale's birthday of May 12. To observe the occasion, we want to take a look at an extremely practical beginning: starting your own nursing career by attaining an associate or bachelor's degree in the field.
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7 Horticulture Scholarships to Make Your Education Bloom
Tweet Share on Facebook April 26, 2012 Comment (2)If you're a student pursuing an education in horticulture studies, you know that it takes air, sunlight, and water to make a garden grow—and you also know that it takes a lot of dollars to make your education grow into a successful future. In honor of Arbor Day on April 27, we've been busy digging up scholarships for those of you interested in turning your green thumb into a lifelong career.
Students pursuing horticulture can be found greening urban landscapes, improving the quality and nutritional value of crops, owning and operating nurseries and garden centers, and even working in floral design.
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Find Earthly Rewards in Honor of Earth Day
Tweet Share on Facebook April 19, 2012 CommentLately we've been talking a lot about scholarships that reward you for being good stewards of the earth. We've covered scholarships for students studying agriculture, scholarships for "going green," and now with Earth Day right around the corner—this Sunday, April 22—we thought we'd reward your earthly efforts by giving you another round of scholarships for treating Mother Earth with kindness.
[In Pictures: Colleges Promote Earth Day on Campuses.]
Did Martha Washington like to garden? A simple Google search yields mixed opinions on the matter, but there's no denying that our nation's earliest first lady was surrounded by beautiful gardens at her Mount Vernon home in Virginia.
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Consider These Scholarships for Film Students
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2012 CommentThere aren't many potential careers surrounded with more glamour and mystique than those involving the silver screen. Just about every kid has sat in a darkened theater and harbored a few thoughts of becoming a dashing leading man, an award-winning actress, or a legendary director. But turning your love of the movies into a career takes more than daydreams; you'll have plenty of hard work and serious learning to do, whether you're pursuing acting, filmmaking, or the business of show business. Fortunately, there's a plethora of scholarships out there that can help you take the first step to Hollywood.
Most film-specific scholarships are designed for students who've already spent some time in college, so if you're a filmmaker, actor, or animator in high school, our advice is to cast your net as widely as possible and focus on lots of different activities and achievements for which you might earn scholarships.
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6 Sky-High Scholarships for Astronomy Majors
Tweet Share on Facebook April 5, 2012 CommentThere's nothing more romantic than the night sky: Ripe Venus—the Goddess of Love—sitting close to the moon will put the most stoic of souls into a softer mood. April is Global Astronomy Month, so if you're scoping out a degree in astronomy, don't let the cost jolt you back to reality; consider applying for these high-dollar scholarships instead.
1. Universiteit Leiden, in the Netherlands, offers the J.H. Oort Scholarship in Astronomy for students who have a BSc degree or its equivalent in astronomy or physics and who wish to pursue their MSc degree in astronomy. The scholarship is available to international students, including those from the United States, for up to two years of study and is currently worth 11,000 euros (more than $14,000) plus tuition.
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Earn College Scholarships for Going Green
Tweet Share on Facebook March 29, 2012 Comment (1)This Saturday, March 31, marks the fifth annual "Earth Hour" event, which has quickly become the world's single largest climate campaign. In hundreds of countries across the globe, millions of people, businesses, and governments turn out their lights for one hour to stand in solidarity against climate change. In honor of Earth Hour, the Scholarship Coach is bringing you scholarships for those who are passionate about our planet—and hope to one day turn this passion into a career. Read on for these great opportunities, and don't forget to turn off your lights this Saturday!
The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation was established in the early 1990s to honor Morris Udall's 30 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives and was expanded by Congress in 2009 to honor the public service of his brother, Stewart Udall.
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An International Student's Guide to U.S. Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook March 22, 2012 Comment (11)The idea of the "American Dream" means many things to many people, but one of its most common—and important—elements is the ability to further one's self by getting a college education. And for students born outside the United States, scholarships can be an invaluable help toward achieving that dream. Whether you're a new immigrant, a student going on to graduate school, or a learner returning to college, there's international scholarship assistance out there for your studies in the United States.
Before you do any scholarship searching, it's important to know that you should never have to pay to find or apply for scholarships. If a scholarship search engine or application asks you for a credit card or other financial information before you can use it, stay away. Reputable scholarships never charge to apply, and there are plenty of excellent free search engines. (Scholarship Experts, in particular, features a search specific to international students.)
