The Campus Buzz

Scholarship/Contest: $10,000 RentCollegeProperties.com Scholarship Up For Grabs

Eat Less Ramen - Join the RCP College Scholarship Competition Rent College Properties, a new rental property location service for college students, announced today plans for an exciting scholarship competition. At stake is $10,000 in scholarship money and a position within the company. The scholarship competition will run from April 6 until July 31. Grand Rapids, MI April 6, 2009 -- Today Rent College Properties, a new web-based rental property location service for college students, is asking college students a question: So you think you can sell? The college student who is able to sell the most memberships for Rent College Properties will win a $10,000 college scholarship. This competition is not based on essay submissions, interviews, where you grew up, what hand you write with, or any other obscure factor. Instead it is determined by your ability to sell! In this economy, who couldn't use more money for college? There is a catch though: individuals who finish the competition within the top ten will be interviewed for a position within Rent College Properties! The scholarship competition will start April 6, 2009 and will conclude July 31, 2009. Rob Freidhoff, founder of Rent College Properties, shared that during the competition students will have access to email templates, video tutorials, and other sales tools created to help participants be successful in the competition. Final standings will be determined based on the number of total points accumulated during the competition. To get more details on the specifics of the competition, go to rentcollegeproperties.com. To enter the competition students must create a free renter account and then sign-up for the Rent College Properties Scholarship Competition. The initial feedback we have been receiving to date has been overwhelmingly positive from students and landlords alike Rent College Properties strongly believes in the social power of the internet. We also believe college students are highly competitive and look for opportunities to excel outside of the classroom, and in fact, some students might even be able to use this competition to gain college credit. Couple these two factors together and we have the makings of an intense scholarship competition Rent College Properties officially launched March 30, 2009 at Grand Valley State University, located in Allendale, Michigan. The Rent College Properties site is simple to use and feature rich. "The initial feedback we have been receiving to date has been overwhelmingly positive from students and landlords alike," according to Freidhoff. New features will be coming online in the next few weeks as more feedback and discussions are had with landlords and students. Freidhoff cited two points when asked why his company was offering out this college scholarship competition. "Rent College Properties strongly believes in the social power of the internet. We also believe college students are highly competitive and look for opportunities to excel outside of the classroom, and in fact, some students might even be able to use this competition to gain college credit. Couple these two factors together and we have the makings of an intense scholarship competition". Earning a $10,000 scholarship while landing a job at the same time sounds like a great way to spend the summer. http://www.rentcollegeproperties.com # # #

Scholarship: Ten Lucky College Students Will Live Rent-Free in New York City this Summer

Contact: Faye Bean

(212) 977-7622 ext. 3200

fbean@studenthousing.org 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

Educational Housing Services Offers Student and Intern Summer Housing Scholarships 

Ten Lucky College Students Will Live Rent-Free in New York City this Summer  
 

BROOKYLN, NY (April 6, 2009)---Calling all college students and interns! How would you like to live rent-free in New York City this summer? Educational Housing Services, Inc. (EHS), New York City’s leading provider of private, secure, off-campus student housing is offering ten full housing scholarships this summer.  The student housing scholarships cover the period May 31 through August 15, 2009 and include 24-hour security, flat screen TV with cable and DVD player, free high-speed Internet, free utilities, free unlimited local and national telephone calls, air conditioning, in-room refrigerator and microwave, and private baths. 

In addition to the housing scholarships, EHS is offering special summer rates starting at only $700 per month for students and interns.   

“EHS understands that in the current economy, students need a little help keeping their dreams alive,” said George Scott, EHS president.  “There’s no experience more exciting and professionally rewarding for a student than living and working in New York City.  We hope that our housing scholarships will help some deserving students to keep their career and educational plans on track.” 

EHS summer housing is available at four Manhattan EHS locations and three Brooklyn Heights residences from May 31 through August 15, 2009. Room rates vary by location and type of accommodation.  To apply for the housing scholarships, or for additional information Students seeking information may go to: www.studenthousing.org or call EHS directly at 1-800-297-4694. 

Educational Housing Services is a not for profit organization founded in 1987 that specializes in providing safe, affordable and convenient student housing in New York City for more than 5,000 students annually. EHS residences provide first-class amenities including 24-hour security, designer furnishings and free high-speed internet access as well as in-house activities and events. Residents represent virtually every academic institution in New York City as well as institutions outside the NYC area. Visit EHS online at www.studenthousing.org. 

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Scholarship: Heroes Tribute Scholarship Provides Higher Education Money to Children of Marines Killed in Action

Honoring Marines by Educating their Children ™

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           
Contact: Beth Mullen, 202-412-0708

March 3, 2009

Heroes Tribute Scholarship Provides Higher Education Money to Children of Marines Killed in Action

 

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation also Awards College/Vocational Funds to Children of Former and Current Marines

 

Alexandria, VA—Scholarships for higher education are available to children of Marines and former Mar ines through the non-profit, non-partisan Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF).  Particular attention is given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action.

 

Scholarship awards are based on financial need; the average household income of scholarship recipients is currently $41,000.  Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000, and can be renewed annually based on satisfactory academic performance.  The Foundation also provides a $30,000 Heroes Tribute Scholarship to every child of a Marine and every child of a Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines whose parent is killed in the war on terrorism.

 

The application deadline for students currently attending college or have previously attended college is April 15. March 1 was the deadline20for current high school students.

 

The Foundation provides college and vocational scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of Marines. Founded in 1962, MCSF has awarded more than 22,000 scholarships totaling $39 million.  For the 2008-2009 academic year, the Foundation awarded $4.5 million to 1,395 students.  MCSF currently has an annual budget of $10 million, and an endowment of $15 million. 

 

The Foundation’s revenue comes entirely from private sources--donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations as well as endowment income.  Significant revenue is also generated through volunteers around the country who lead events such as golf tournaments and dinner galas.

 

MCSF is currently conducting a $50 million fundraising campaign. Three objectives of=2 0the campaign include increasing the Foundation’s average annual scholarship to at least $5,000 and to fully fund the Heroes Tribute Scholarships; and develop a sustainable income stream that includes increasing the endowment in order to serve the next generation of Marine families. The foundation will mark its 50^th anniversary in 2012.

 

This week, MCSF announced the appointment of Margaret Bergan Davis as its President and Chief Executive Officer. With 27 years experience in senior leadership, development, and advancement with non-profit organizations on the civic and national levels, Davis brings a record of achievement that spans from strategic planning and board development to major capital campaigns and annual giving.  She has both held senior executive positions with and been of counsel to many national organizations.  Most recently she served as Associate Dean for Adva ncement at Washington National Cathedral increasing its program visibility and helping to guide its centennial celebration.

 

“Margaret Davis brings a wealth of non-profit organization management and fundraising experience as well as a deep affinity for and knowledge of the Marine Corps to the Scholarship Foundation.  She is a very highly qualified leader joining us at the right time in our history,” said General William L. “Spider” Nyland USMC (Ret), Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors.

 

Davis, the granddaughter of a World War I Marine corporal, was active in the leadership of Marine Corps family programs for more than 15 years, including participation in the select task force that created the Corps’ formal family support program in 1992, membership on the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ subcommittee on family readiness since 2000, and service as volunteer advisor for several major20commands, including Marine Forces Europe, Marine Corps Mobilization Command and the 4^th Marine Logistics Group.  She was awarded the Department of the Navy Superior Public Service Award in 2008.

 

Davis was a member of the senior leadership team of the Ravinia Music Festival (the Nation’s oldest and most extensive music festival) under Zarin Mehta and was a development officer with Northwestern University. She also was director of the Corporate Project, a consortium of non-public secondary schools in the Midwest.  As a consultant, she was instrumental in advising Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Arena Stage, Shedd Aquarium (Chicago), Signature Theatre (New York), National Children’s Museum, and the National Cathedral on raising hundreds of millions of dollars and achieving successful plans for their futures.

 

            Davis succeeds Chris Randol ph as president and CEO of the Foundation. Mr. Randolph stepped down in December due to health reasons.

 

            Davis is married to retired Marine Major General Andrew Davis and has two daughters in national service, Caroline, a recruitment director with Teach for America, and Katharine, a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy.

 

Application information and further details can be found at www.mcfs.org.

Scholarship: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Accepts Applications for $10K in Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FRED ROGERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

Ernst & Young LLP to Underwrite $10,000 Scholarships

for Undergraduate and Graduate Students 

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA., (December 4, 2008) – To support and encourage undergraduate or graduate students studying children's media and education, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 – 2009 Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship, it was announced today by Terri Clark, Television Academy Foundation Executive Director.  Once again this year, Ernst & Young LLP will underwrite $10,000 scholarships to be awarded to deserving candidates.  

Established in December 2003 in honor of Fred Rogers, the creator and long-time host of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood," the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship was established to award and encourage superlative undergraduate and graduate students seeking careers in children’s media, and so further the values and principles of Fred Rogers’ work.  Scholarship applications are now available and can be downloaded from the Television Academy’s website, www.emmysfoundation.org.  Applications will be accepted now through February 27, 2009.  

“The Fred Rogers Scholarship program is of great importance to the Television Academy Foundation,“ noted Clark in making the announcement.  “The support we have received from Ernst & Young since the program’s inception has been amazing and we are thrilled to have them as our underwriter again this year. This program identifies creative and passionate students with unique points of view and we are so happy to carry on Fred Rogers’ legacy in this way.” 

“We are so proud to be able to offer all qualified students in the United States the opportunity to apply and be considered a potential recipient of this fantastic scholarship," said Kelly DeLap-Evans, Television Academy Governor, Children’s Programming Peer Group. DeLap-Evans helped establish procedures and selection criteria for the Scholarship and annually assists in application review and recipient selection.  “We are building a wonderful alumni group whose work will have a great and positive impact on children’s media in the years ahead.” 

“Ernst & Young has been thrilled to be involved with the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarships since their inception,” announced Andy Sale, Partner and Community Engagement Leader for Ernst & Young’s Pacific Southwest area. “Our firm has a strong commitment to the education and mentoring of today’s youth—and we share the Television Academy Foundation’s vision of and commitment to public broadcasting and quality television for children.”   

Scholarships for either research or for content development will be awarded to candidates studying early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, animation or some combination of at least two of these fields. In addition to the cash stipend, the recipients will receive mentoring support from members of the Television Academy’s Children’s Programming Peer Group, who will work with the recipient during the course of the academic year.

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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Accepting Applications

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In June 2008, the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Michael Robb, University of California, Riverside; Sabrina Connell, University of Connecticut; and Ronald McCants, University of California, San Diego.  

Michael Robb is currently pursuing his PhD in the field of Psychology.  He will use his scholarship to examine how levels of interactivity impact young children's motivation and emergent literacy skills, including story comprehension and word learning.   

Sabrina Connell is the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship in the area of Production.  She is pursuing her Masters at the University of Connecticut and is currently in the country of Haiti developing a series of short films for the Haitian Health Foundation, using puppets to educate children about personal hygiene, health and self-esteem.  Sabrina will continue to create additional customized educational resources for organizations around the world that work with children suffering from poverty or trauma. 

Ronald McCants is the recipient of the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship in the area of Production.  Mr. McCants received his Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth and is currently pursuing his Master's at University of California, San Diego.  A talented playwright, Ronald is using the scholarship to create websites for children and creating original programming based on plays that he has written. 

The students were presented their awards at a ceremony held at the Television Academy Foundation’s Leonard H. Goldenson Theater in North Hollywood, CA. 

About the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation

Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is dedicated to utilizing the resources of the Television Academy and the artistry of television to preserve and celebrate the history of the medium and to educate and guide those who will shape its future. The Foundation is responsible for the Archive of American Television, as well as Educational Programs & Services such as the College Television Awards and its renowned Student Internship Program.  For more information on the Foundation, the Television Academy and its many industry-related programs and services and year-round Academy events staged for the community, please visit www.emmys.tv 

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 135,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering

commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve potential. For more information, please visit www.ey.com.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity.  

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Contact: Robin Mesger/Lauren Kelcher

            The Lippin Group

            323.965.1990

Scholarship: eLearners.com Teams Up with Five Online Colleges and Universities to Send Moms and Dads Back to School Tuition Free

For Immediate Release Contact:          Jenny Foust Communications Strategy Group jfoust@csg-pr.com (303) 433-7020 or (720) 244-4268 “Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!” Helps Working Parents go Back to School Through More than $2 Million in Scholarships eLearners.com Teams Up with Five Online Colleges and Universities to Send Moms and Dads Back to School Tuition Free Hoboken, NJ, January 8, 2009 – eLearners.com, a leading website that connects students with online education, today announced its new campaign to help both working moms and dads return to school.  “Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!” is a full-ride online college scholarship campaign, which will award approximately 60 scholarships, totaling more than $2 million.  Ashford University, Capella University, Everest University, Virginia College and Ashworth College are the five accredited online universities that are sponsoring the campaign.  This campaign is a follow-up to the overwhelming demand from the initial two Project Working Mom campaigns in 2008.  Those campaigns received more than 120,000 scholarship applications for more than $4 million in scholarships, and sent nearly 100 working moms back to school tuition free.    “When we launched Project Working Mom around this time last year we had no idea what to expect.  We knew we wanted to help moms go back to school to improve their lives and the lives of their family, but little did we know how much pent up demand and stories there were among moms who wanted to go back to school,” said Helen MacDermott, a representative from Project Working Mom.  “During the first two campaigns, we would receive letters from working dads about tuition relief and this campaign helps to address the needs of all working parents.” “Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!” is designed to help the approximately 84% of single working moms and dads who don’t have a bachelor’s degree by  removing the barriers of time, money and confidence that many people face when deciding whether to go back to school. The flexible nature of online education allows working parents to find the time to complete their studies and through the comprehensive Project Working Mom website (http://www.projectworkingmom.com), working moms and dads can get the knowledge and support they need to feel confident about returning to school. “For the first time ever, American children are less likely than their parents to graduate high school,” said Carey Casey, CEO of the National Center for Fathering and fathers.com and author of the upcoming book, Championship Fathering.  “This is a wake up call to parents that they must serve as role models and set the educational priority.  Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too! removes the barriers and gives parents the opportunity to pursue the education they need to fulfill their dreams and the dreams they have set for their family.”    The full-ride online college scholarships through “Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!” are for online programs that range from certificates, associates and bachelors degrees to Masters and Ph.D. level programs.  To apply for a scholarship, working moms and dads must complete a short application at http://www.projectworkingmom.com.  They will also need to complete an essay that outlines their education and career goals and explain how an online program will enable them to achieve their goals.  The deadline to apply for a scholarship is April 30, 2009. "I worked with eLearners.com on the second Project Working Mom campaign and it was so inspiring to see women's dreams come true as they received the scholarship," said Stephanie Clark, the founder & CEO of My Daughter's Keeper, Inc., a non-profit organization empowering mothers, daughters, women and girls and a mother/daughter relationship coach.  "Education is a powerful force and the best example for kids is for them to see their parents practicing what they preach and getting a college education for themselves."  Editor’s Note:  To interview one of the scholarship recipients from the 2008 Project Working Mom campaigns; a member of Project Working Mom; a member of National Center for Fathering; Stephanie Clark, the founder & CEO of My Daughter’s Keeper; or a member of the participating universities, contact Jenny Foust at 303.433.7020, jfoust@csg-pr.com.    About eLearners.com® The eLearners.com website is one of several high visibility, high-quality prospecting tools offered by EducationDynamics, LLC.  Since 1999, eLearners.com has been successfully connecting learners to online education, including online degree and certificate programs, specialized career training and a variety of online courses. For prospective students, eLearners® provides a powerful search engine for users to find thousands of online program offerings, as well as educational evaluation tools and financial aid resources. For colleges and universities, the eLearners.com website offers a low-cost, performance-based method to provide national exposure and increase enrollments in their programs.  For more information on eLearners.com, visit http://www.elearners.com/.    ###

Sports: The 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach Of The Year Award

The Best Of College Football: Nick Saban, Mickey Matthews, Chuck Broyles, And Larry Kehres Honored For Responsibility, Integrity And Coaching Excellence With The 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach Of The Year Award

Winning College Football Coaches Receive a Combined $240,000 to Donate for Charity and Scholarship

They share a collective belief that how you win is every bit as important as winning itself. They value and demonstrate respect, sportsmanship and civic involvement, and have left a positive footprint on their universities, their student-athletes, and their communities. [Graduating from college is going to have the greatest impact on the quality of your life forever.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 1, 2009 -- Every college football coach shares a love of the game and tenacity to win, yet four coaches share the distinct honor of this year's best display of success, integrity, and sportsmanship both on and off the field. University of Alabama Coach Nick Saban, James Madison University Coach Mickey Matthews, Pittsburg (Kan.) State University Coach Chuck Broyles, and Mount Union College Coach Larry Kehres are the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award winners.

Each winning college football coach receives $50,000 from Liberty Mutual Insurance to support his favorite charity and $20,000 in scholarship funding for his school's alumni association. Now in its third year, the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year charitable and scholarship donations total $680,000. The winners also will be recognized in the permanent Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year display at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind.

''These four coaches represent all that is great about college football,'' said Archie Manning, chair of the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. "They share a collective belief that how you win is every bit as important as winning itself. They value and demonstrate respect, sportsmanship and civic involvement, and have left a positive footprint on their universities, their student-athletes, and their communities."

Coaches Saban, Matthews, Broyles and Kehres were chosen through fan votes at selection committee of College Football Hall of Fame players and coaches and the national media based on their on-field coaching results, sportsmanship and integrity, academic excellence of their student-athletes, and their community commitment. Fan votes accounted for 20 percent of each coach's final score while the College Football Hall of Famers and national college football media accounted for 55 percent and 25 percent, respectively.

2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award Winners

Football Bowl Subdivision (Division I-A) - Nick Saban, University of Alabama

When Nick Saban's Crimson Tide took the Georgia Dome field in August, hopes were high to improve on last year's 7-6 season. That first-game victory over Clemson was the beginning of Alabama's resurrection in the SEC and countrywide, and led to an undefeated regular season and, ultimately, a Sugar Bowl date with Utah on January 2 in New Orleans. The 12-win campaign set the school record for the largest increase in wins from year one to year two for a Crimson Tide head coach.

Leading a team that commits, on average, 30 percent fewer penalties than its conference foes is a big reason Coach Saban enjoyed such a tremendous season on the field. And off the field, Saban is equally poised for success as a philanthropist and mentor. The Nick's Kids Fund he started when coaching at Michigan State continues to be a shining example of Saban's concern for disadvantaged children, and since arriving in Tuscaloosa the Fund has distributed more than $540,000 to 115 charities. And this past June, Saban and his wife, Terry, announced a $1 million gift to benefit Alabama's first-generation scholarship program. Community involvement extends to the players as well, with many participating in a local Life Skills program as well as helping to raise funds for Alabama libraries.

Crimson Tide student-athletes also benefit from Saban's guidance in the classroom. His published mission statement for his team reads, "[Graduating from college is going to have the greatest impact on the quality of your life forever." And Alabama's rising Academic Progress Rate is evidence of his commitment to their education.

Football Championship Subdivision (Division I-AA) - Mickey Matthews, James Madison University

Coach Mickey Matthews's tenth campaign at the helm of the James Madison football team was marked by an undefeated Colonial Athletic Conference record (8-0) and 12-game winning streak that brought the team to the FCS semifinals before dropping to eventual national runner-up Montana. One element of coaching excellence is team discipline, an area in which the Dukes excelled this year having committed nearly 20 percent fewer penalties than the CAA average. Coach Matthews's student-athletes are equally disciplined in the classroom, continually producing strong Academic Progress Rates.

Division II - Chuck Broyles, Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State (Kan.) Coach Chuck Broyles recently completed his 19th season as head football coach at his alma mater, guiding the Gorillas to an 11-2 overall record, a 15th appearance in the NCAA Division II national playoffs, and a eighth-place ranking in the AFCA Division II year-end poll. In the classroom, the Pitt State football squad produced two Academic All-Americans in 2008 and six in the past three years. Forty-four percent of the Gorilla football players currently maintain 3.0 GPAs or higher. Broyles' civic and charitable contributions have been far and wide-ranging; including organizing an annual YMCA Youth Football Day; coordinating team involvement in Project Franklin, a restoration project in the local community; and facilitating his team's visits to local elementary schools to read with the students.

Division III - Larry Kehres, Mount Union College

For the tenth time in 16 years, the Purple Raiders of Mount Union College sit atop Division III as national champions, capping a 15-0 season with a 31-26 victory over defending champion Wisconsin-Whitewater in the Stagg Bowl. In his 23 years as Mount Union head football coach, Larry Kehres' teams also have garnered 19 Ohio Athletic Conference titles and have posted 17 undefeated regular seasons. Coach Kehres has had his share of talented players to help produce this on-field success (six All-Americans in 2008), yet he also has help nurture classroom champions as well (five Academic All-Americans since 2006). Coach Kehres organized Mount Union's support of this year's national Coach to Cure MD project to help raise awareness and funds to fight Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He also encourages his student-athletes to participate in civic and community activities, with many players serving on the NCAA Leadership Conference.

''Nick Saban, Mickey Matthews, Chuck Broyles, and Larry Kehres embody the spirit of college football,'' said Greg Gordon, Liberty Mutual senior vice president, Consumer Marketing. ''Their commitment to responsibility, honor, integrity and excellence - on and off the field - has transformed their teams and will live on in their communities thanks to their legacy of strong civic and academic support.''

The 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year award recipients were selected from a group of 25 finalists: 10 coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) and five coaches each from the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA), Division II and Division III. To qualify as a finalist, each coach had to be among the top 25 fan vote getters in his division at www.CoachoftheYear.com and then be scored by an objective model that considers, among other criteria: wins, team penalties, on-field comportment, academic achievement by the student-athletes, and civic and philanthropic commitments.

About Liberty Mutual Group
'''Helping people live safer, more secure lives'' since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group (LibertyMutualGroup.com) is a diversified global insurer and sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2007 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group ranks 94th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations, based on 2007 revenue. The company has over 45,000 employees located in more than 900 offices throughout the world.
The eighth-largest auto and home insurer in the U.S., Liberty Mutual (LibertyMutual.com) sells full lines of coverage for automobile, homeowners, valuable possessions, personal liability, and individual life insurance. The company is an industry leader in affinity partnerships, offering car and home insurance to employees and members of more than 10,000 companies, credit unions, professional associations and alumni groups.

About the National Football Foundation & the College Football Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame, a non-profit educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 121 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, Play It Smart, the NFF-FWAA Football Forum, the NFF Gridiron Club of New York City, and scholarships of over     $1 million for college and high school scholar-athletes. The NFF presents the MacArthur Trophy, the Draddy Trophy, presented by HealthSouth, and releases the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Standings. Learn more at www.footballfoundation.org or www.collegefootball.org.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Glenn Greenberg

Liberty Mutual

617-574-5874

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Art/Scholarship: 2009 Artist Scholarship Offered in Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Artists Academé, (incorporating Brisbane Art Workshops), is offering a scholarship to the value of $2,500. Brisbane Artists Academé offers oil, acrylic and watercolour painting and drawing classes. Term classes and Workshops are available to all levels from absolute beginners to professionals, and are available day, evening and weekend, tutored by local, national and international artists.

Brisbane, Qld, Australia (PRWEB) December 30, 2008 -- Brisbane Artists Academé, incorporating Brisbane Art Workshops, is offering a scholarship to anyone 18+ to the value of $2,500. The co-directors, who are dedicated and professional artists themselves, have endeavoured to put in place a series of inter-connected workshops & Term classes, building solid foundational & technical skills, giving students the tools to confidently express themselves in whatever genre they choose, and are therefore proud to launch their inaugural SCHOLARSHIP for 2009. Entry for the scholarship for 2009 is by submission of 300-500 words on why you would like to win the scholarship, what you would like to study and why, as well as 5-10 images of your best paintings or drawings.

Regina and Krisstie: Brisbane Artists Academe - Directors

Workshops are held in Highgate Hill, in the art precinct of Brisbane. TERM classes are structured as an ongoing educational course with in-house certification, progressing from Level 1 for Beginners to Level 3 for Advanced. Old Master Skills development as well as Contemporary Explorative Drawing & Painting in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastels and mixed media is offered. Art classes cover all painting genres from Abstraction to Realism, and all subjects such as Portraiture, the Figure, Still Life, Flowers, and Landscape. A Mentorship program is offered, culminating in an end of year Student Art Exhibition where we will announce the winner of the 2010 scholarship.    

Brisbane Art Workshops was initially created in 2007 by Krisstie Byrnne, a professional artist, art teacher and administrator, to provide beginning students to professional artists with an opportunity to sharpen their technical skills, as well as broaden and develop their creative and professional practice in a series of weekend and evening workshops. This in turn expanded into the Brisbane Artists Academé in July 2008 when Krisstie partnered with Regina Dolan, a professional artist and successful businesswoman, bringing together an expanded vision of an Academe teaching Old Master Techniques and skills, as foundational training based on the famed Julian Ashton School in Sydney and those similar overseas. The forging of this dynamic partnership and a committed vision to bring to Brisbane high quality art tuition has been well-received by the artists in Brisbane.

Entries for the 2009 fine art scholarship can be sent by email or by post to Brisbane Artists Academé, PO Box 3201, Newmarket, Brisbane Qld, Australia, 4051. Finalists will then be interviewed and must present a folio. Entries close at 7.00pm Queensland time on Friday 30th January 2009. The winner will be selected for their potential, not necessarily for their talent. Beginners are welcome to apply. For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Krisstie or Regina or visit www.brisbaneartistsacademe.com.au

CONTACT DETAILS:
Brisbane Artists Academé
Incorporating Brisbane Art Workshops
PO Box 3201, Newmarket
Brisbane Qld 4051. Australia.
Krisstie Byrnne - Mobile: 0402 342 421
Regina Dolan - Mobile: 0407 377 585
Website: brisbaneartistsacademe.com.au
Website: brisbaneartworkshops.com.au

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Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for 2009 STOP Hunger Scholarships

Contact: John Friedman

301 987 4456 / 240 751 0410

john.friedman@sodexo.com

 

Sodexo Foundation Accepting Applications for 2009 STOP Hunger Scholarships  

 

Deadline is February 27, 2009; Up to five $5,000 winners to be named to recognize the next generation of hunger activists

 

GAITHERSBURG, Md., December 15, 2008 – As economic hard times shrink college savings accounts for many Americans, the Sodexo Foundation has increased the amount of its STOP Hunger Scholarships to $5,000. The Foundation will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2009. 

 

Up to five students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship award and a matching $5,000 grant in their name, for the hunger-related charity of their choice. The scholarships will be presented on June 4, 2009 at the Sodexo Foundation Dinner in Washington, D.C. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited education institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States and be able to demonstrate an on going commitment to hunger-relief activities in their community. In addition, up to 20 regional honorees will receive a $1,000 grant in their name, for the hunger-related charity of their choice.

 

“With a 17 percent increase in the number of Americans relying on food stamps, it’s more important than ever that the entire population comes together to help,” said Stephen J. Brady, president of the Sodexo Foundation. “It’s not enough just to feed people,” he added. “We have to stop the cycle of hunger and poverty. The STOP Hunger Scholarship program was designed to recognize young Americans who are committed to improving their communities in the area of hunger, and also to encourage this next generation to become activists in the fight against hunger.”

 

The Sodexo Foundation created the STOP Hunger Scholarships in 2007 to recognize and reward the great things young people are doing to fight hunger in communities across the country. To date ten national and 19 regional honorees have been named. 

 

The deadline for applications is February 27, 2009. For a complete description of the program or an online application visit www.SodexoFoundation.org (access key: SDXF).

 

The Sodexo Foundation

The Sodexo Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org) is the charitable arm of Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com) and is committed to being a driving and creative force that contributes to a hunger-free nation. The Sodexo Foundation supports innovative programs to help children and families in the United States who are battling problems such as poverty, unemployment, lack of education and food insecurity. Programs that the Foundation supports range from nutrition programs for children to job training for adults and affordable housing for families. Since its founding in 1999, the Foundation has made more than $11 million in grants to fight hunger and its root causes in America.

 

 

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Avnet Tech Games 2009 – Getting Arizona’s College Students Ready for Work

Avnet, Inc. Media Alert

 

Avnet Tech Games 2009 – Getting Arizona’s College Students Ready for Work

Competitions Mirror Real World Scenarios to Test, Foster Crucial Skills for Success

 

What: Students from Arizona’s colleges and universities will gather for the fourth annual Avnet Tech Games to tackle technology projects typically encountered by employees at the world’s leading technology companies and win thousands of dollars in scholarship money. Avnet Tech Games is a collaborative effort by Arizona educators and technology companies to help the state’s two- and four-year college students acquire skills they need to thrive in the modern workplace.

 

When: Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Where: University of Advancing Technology ‑ 2625 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283; Map it

 

About the Avnet Tech Games: At the Avnet Tech Games, students compete in a game-like setting to gain hands-on and practical experience in addition to the academic curricula. Students learn how theoretical concepts can be applied to their careers and to solve real-world problems. To compete, students work with a faculty member to prepare for one of the following nine games:

 

·             Accenture Tech Challenge – develop and present a technology proposal to address a humanitarian need

·             AMD Build and Tune the Fastest Computer – build and assemble the fastest computer

·            Networking Within the Enterprise – connect, configure and secure a computer network to support a fictitious company’s business demands

·            Digital Design Challenge – design and build a digital device

·             Multimedia Fast Break – design and create a 30-second Phoenix Suns promotional video

·             Patch Panel Madness – build a working data network in the fastest time possible

·             Project Greenlight LED Challenge – design, build, test and present a solar-powered “Green Energy” solid-state lamp

·             Robot Race Obstacle Course – build a robot and maneuver it around an obstacle course

·             VirtualPath Virtualization Challenge – create a virtual server environment

 

Scholarships & Honorariums: There will be nine winning teams. Each student on a winning team receives a $1,000 scholarship. Faculty receive honorariums ‑ $200 for leading participating teams and $300 for a winning team. Avnet Tech Games also includes a networking hour where students meet and mingle with event sponsors and executives from companies such as Accenture, AMD, Avnet, MAXON, New Angle Media and the Phoenix Suns.

 

Interview Opportunities

• Teri Radosevich, vice president of community relations and public affairs, Avnet, Inc.
• Cory Kincaid, Avnet applications developer and former Avnet Tech Games winner
• Ken Jackson, instructor at Maricopa Skills Center

 

For more info, please visit: www.AvnetTechGames.com

 

About Avnet, Inc.

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a fortune 500 Company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008, Avnet generated revenue of $17.95 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

 

Media Contacts           

Michelle Kershner                                             

Manager, Corporate Communications                

Tel: 480.643.7658                                              

michelle.kershner@avnet.com                             

 

Josie Lee

Brodeur, for Avnet

Tel: 602.808.1162/ Cell: 917.767.4477

Jlee@brodeur.com

Many Students Forgo Borrowing Despite Financial Need

Tia T. Gordon
Institute for Higher Education Policy
202 861 8227
tgordon@ihep.org

Many Students Forgo Borrowing Despite Financial Need

New Research Reveals Students Who are Least Likely to Borrow for College and Highlights Trade-offs They May Face

Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 2008—For millions of students, the increasing cost of a college education, combined with lower rates of growth in grant aid, have resulted in additional reliance on student loans to pay for college. In 2003-04, 35 percent of undergraduates obtained a loan from federal, state, or other sources. The large and growing role of student loans presents both opportunities and concerns for students who enroll in college. For certain students, however, loans offer the ability to pay for necessary college expenses that they otherwise could not afford; for others, loans may result in significant debt without completing a college degree. In some cases, 45 percent of undergraduates make a deliberate decision not to borrow even when they have significant remaining financial need ($5,000–30,000) after receiving money from other sources.

A new report by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and Excelencia in Education highlights the borrowing patterns of students who choose to enroll in college and provides suggestions about why certain students may not borrow, even when borrowing seems to be a logical choice. The study, Student Aversion to Borrowing: Who Borrows and Who Doesn’t, uses the demographic and enrollment characteristics of undergraduate students, as well as interviews with students and financial aid administrators, to gain a better understanding of students’ use of loans as a means to finance their college career.

TOP THREE REASONS WHY STUDENTS MAY NOT BORROW

• Students may attend lower cost institutions or change their attendance pattern so that they face fewer expenses in a given semester and do not need to borrow. In 2003–04, part-time students at community colleges were substantially less likely to borrow. Even when they had remaining need of $2,000 or more, community college students were less likely to borrow than students enrolled in other institutional types.
  
• Students may use other financial resources to pay college expenses and not have to borrow. Older students, independent students, and students who delayed their entry into college were less likely to borrow than their counterparts, despite having remaining need of at least $2,000. These students may be using savings or current income to finance their studies.
  
• Students from certain racial/ethnic or immigrant groups may have a cultural or familial perspective on debt that encourages them not to borrow. For example, in 2003-04, Latino and Asian students were less likely to borrow than White and Black students, despite having at least $2,000 in remaining need after grants.

“An aversion to borrowing could be limiting college enrollment choices for some students, which is a possible indication of a larger problem that is related to student decision making,” said IHEP President Michelle Asha Cooper, Ph.D. “It is important to identify if there are certain patterns and behaviors of students who do not want to borrow in an effort to help financial aid administrators, high school counselors, and others target students who may need additional help in deciding how to finance their college career.”

STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND BORROWING FOR COLLEGE
To help students better understand the risks and benefits of borrowing for college, several strategies could be used by policymakers and institutional leaders.

• Help high school counselors and others address issues of loan aversion.
  
• Develop institutional programs that extend financial literacy and offer emergency financial support.
  
• Consider changes in the financial aid system to reduce the need for borrowing.
  
• Evaluate the wisdom of prohibiting students who need or want to borrow from doing so.

“Given the vital role of student loans in higher educational financial aid, it is critical to understand students' perspectives on debt. With the college-going population becoming increasingly diverse and current heightened concerns among policymakers and the general population to finance-related barriers to the pursuit of higher education, this study offers the means to reach data driven decisions to better serve college going students,” said Sarita E. Brown, Excelencia in Education president. “Our two organizations share a commitment to the use of analysis and research to support and inform policies and practices to expand educational opportunities for students.”

Although the report points out that more research is needed, it is clear that where an aversion to borrowing exists, it is only part of a larger problem. Many students do not understand the long-term value of a college degree and the types of financial aid available. For students who are adverse to borrowing, there is also a need to explain the impact to which alternative strategies such as full-time work or part-time enrollment can reduce their chances for degree attainment.

Student Aversion to Borrowing: Who Borrows and Who Doesn’t, was funded by TERI, TG, and USA Funds. The full report is available for download on IHEP’s Web site at www.ihep.org and Excelencia in Education’s Web site at www.edexcelencia.org. This report reflects the ongoing collaboration between our organizations and the second joint policy report. Another collaborative report produced by IHEP and Excelencia includes How Latino Students Pay for College, which sheds light on affordability barriers to college access and success for Latino students.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is an independent, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to increasing access and success in postsecondary education around the world. Established in 1993, the Washington, D.C.-based organization uses unique research and innovative programs to inform key decision makers who shape public policy and support economic and social development. IHEP’s web site, www.Ihep.org, features an expansive collection of higher education information available free of charge and provides access to some of the most respected professionals in the fields of public policy and research.

Excelencia in Education aims to accelerate higher education success for Latino students by providing data-driven analysis of the educational status of Latino students, and by promoting education policies and institutional practices that support their academic achievement. A not-for-profit organization, Excelencia is building a network of results-oriented educators and policymakers to address the u.s. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and leadership.

TERI is a Boston-based national nonprofit organization focused on promoting access to education for people of all ages and backgrounds. TERI supports research projects and initiatives related to improving college access and affordability. Locally, TERI provides college access services for young people and adults in Boston and other Massachusetts communities, including college advising centers at public libraries, a statewide telephone information hotline, and trio, gear up, and other college outreach programs. Additionally, TERI is the most experienced and largest nonprofit guarantor of private loans for education, helping students close the gap between education costs and their other resources such as financial aid, savings and family support.

TG is a public, nonprofit corporation that helps create access to higher education for millions of families and students through its role as an administrator of the federal family education loan program (FFELP). Its vision is to be the premier source of information, financing, and assistance to help all families and students realize their educational and career dreams. Additional information about TG can be found online at ww.tgslc.org.

USA Funds is the nation’s leading education-loan guarantor. A nonprofit corporation, USA Funds works to enhance postsecondary-education preparedness, access, and success by providing and supporting financial and other valued services. USA Funds links colleges, universities, proprietary schools, private lenders, students and parents to promote financial access to higher learning. during the past 47 years, the USA Funds guarantee has supported a total of more than $154 billion in financial aid for higher education. USA Funds has served more than 18.2 million students and parents, as well as thousands of educational and financial institutions.