Vermont Technical College Scholarships 2009

Introduction: The Vermont Tech Scholars program provides full in-state tuition for up to two years for applicants admitted to Vermont Tech degree programs as full-time freshmen. Applicants must have demonstrated their potential for academic and personal achievement and may also have financial need.

Eligibility:
1.Be a resident of the State of Vermont.
2.Have demonstrated academic excellence in high school with a high class rank (top 10 percent is suggested) and high academic achievement (1550 combined score or better is suggested) on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Nontraditional or adult students who have never taken or not taken these tests recently should contact the Director of Admissions for special information.
7.Preference will be given to students who are attending college for the first time.
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Ruby Maynard Scholarships For Women - North Carolina

Introduction: Wayne State University has teamed up with the First Robotics Competition to honor 3 qualified students with a 4-year Presidential Scholarship. The Presidential Scholarship will enable these 3 recipients to pursue majors and careers in the field of engineering at
Wayne State University. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants will establish that they participated in the FIRST Detroit Regional Competition (held at WSU) and while doing so, that they received valuable knowledge, technical and life skills. This four-year
scholarship will provide each recipient full tuition and immediate acceptance into the prestigious Wayne State University Honors Program. (more…)

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Ruby Maynard Scholarships For Women - North Carolina

Introduction: The family of Ruby Ennis Maynard wishes to recognize and honor the contributions made by their mother as she encouraged and aided each of her children in their chosen careers and personal achievements.   As Ruby Ennis Maynard encouraged and aided her own children to pursue education for career goals and personal fulfillment, so shall this scholarship created in her honor aid deserving, mature, women to fulfill their educational goals.

Eligibility: An Applicant must:
1.Be female
2.Be 17 years of age or older
3.Have been a resident of Onslow County, North Carolina, for a minimum of 6 months
4.Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an institution of learning which provides either degree or certificate programs, but may not be enrolled in graduate or post-graduate work in a college,university or seminary.
5.Demonstrate that she has been out of the workforce for a period of time, or needs to upgrade her skills or education in order to succeed in her career, or needs to change careers in order to improve her earning ability.
6.Demonstrate financial need
7.Provide a letter of reference from an individual who knows the applicant, but is not related to the applicant.  It is preferred, but not required that the letter be from a member of the clergy.

How to Apply: Applicants should fill out the application form, at  http://www.trianglecf.org/FileDownload.cfm?file=RUBY%5FENNIS%5FMAYNARD%5FSCHOLARSHIP%5FForm%2Edoc
A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s pastor, or another individual who is not a family member is also required.

ApplicationForm: http://www.trianglecf.org/FileDownload.cfm?file=RUBY%5FENNIS%5FMAYNARD%5FSCHOLARSHIP%5FForm%2Edoc

ApplicationDeadline: May 15, 2009