Butler University offers debt free undergraduate education to students with demonstrated financial need

Butler University- (Established 1855) – offers debt free undergraduate education to students with demonstrated financial need.
 
 Butler University will become the third US college to join a network that offers a two-year, debt-free associate degree program for students with a demonstrated financial need, university president James Danko announced Friday.

After earning an associate degree, the new program will allow students to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university for about $10,000, Danko said.
“You only need one ray of light to chase all the shadows away.”

– Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove

The new program aims to help students of color, first-generation college students and students from low-income households receive a higher education. Danko said the University will begin enrolling students in the two-year college next year for the Fall 2025 semester. It will be funded through endowments and donations, he added

 

Taco Bell Foundation Scholarship- non traditional ways to finding support for higher education

The Live Más Scholarship Returns With $10 Million On The Line For Passionate Youth Leaders

The Taco Bell Foundation is back for its ninth year to continue to empower students’ creativity, fearlessness and hope.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 – Today, the Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its ninth annual Live Más Scholarship (LMS) application, offering up to $10 million to enable the next generation of leaders to pursue their passion and ignite change in their community. This year’s award is available for both Taco Bell customers and team members and will provide funds and resources needed to fuel bold ambitions. Passionate students pursuing their dreams can share their 2-minute submission for a chance to be awarded up to $25,000 in funding.

“This program started as a way to support students whose dreams had no bounds, and it has since transformed into something far beyond your run-of-the-mill scholarship,” said Jennifer Bradbury, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation. “There is nothing more fulfilling than watching scholars blow us away year after year with their creativity and drive, and I can’t wait to see what this next class of scholars has in store.”

Nine years, 2,731 scholars and $39 million later, the Live Más Scholarship is a program unlike any other. This annual scholarship program is designed for students who are passionate about creating a better future and making a positive impact in society. The Live Más Scholarship is passion-based, not achievement-based, and therefore does not require students to submit grades, essays or test scores. The funds are applicable to multiple education paths, including community colleges and trade schools, and support all interests including creative arts, social justice, medicine, education, entrepreneurship – you name it.

Students ages 16 to 26 are encouraged to apply using the non-traditional video application format. The application consists simply of a two-minute video where applicants can express their passion, articulate the positive impact they aspire to create in the world and describe how education will pave the path to achieve that goal.

This program is more than just a check with your name on it – winners will join a community of passionate changemakers and gain access to career development opportunities, professional connections, and a nationwide mentorship network. Last year, Kimberly Uehisa, a student passionate about medicine and health education, was awarded the Live Más Scholarship and went on to become even more embedded in the Taco Bell Foundation community as she was selected as finalist for the Taco Bell Foundation’s Ambition Accelerator program. Individuals like Kimberly see the Live Más Scholarship as a jumping off point – it’s only the beginning of their journey as a social change trailblazer.

The application period opens today, November 1, 2023, and will close on January 3, 2024. Recipients will be announced in April 2024. The award amounts are $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000 per student. Of these awards, the Taco Bell Foundation will allot approximately $3 million for Taco Bell team members who have been a part of the Taco Bell family for at least 30 continuous days.

The Taco Bell Foundation partners with Taco Bell restaurants across the country to raise money through the Round Up program, where customers can choose to round up their order total to the nearest dollar to support Taco Bell Foundation year-round. Round Up funds help support Live Más Scholarships for consumers, while donations from Taco Bell franchise owners and Taco Bell Corp. support Live Más Scholarships for Taco Bell team members.

If you are interested in a fun way to support the scholars, Taco Bell is bringing back its nostalgic Coin Drop game in the Taco Bell app after its introduction earlier this year, starting on Giving Tuesday and running until December 11*. A digital “coin” will appear when customers opt to Round Up their total to the nearest dollar in the Taco Bell app while ordering (or visit ta.co/coindropamoe to request a coin without making a purchase or rounding up). Raising an impressive $182,000 for the Taco Bell Foundation and the Live Más Scholarship program during its introductory run, Taco Bell Rewards Members** can join in on the Coin Drop excitement on November 28 for a chance to win the game and snag Cinnamon Twists, a Crunchy Taco, or a Bean Burrito while doing their part for a good cause.

For more information on the Live Más Scholarship, including eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions, or to apply, visit www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship.

About Taco Bell Foundation
Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that helps break down barriers to educate and inspire the next generation of America’s young leaders. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $155 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. For more information about the Taco Bell Foundation, visit www.tacobellfoundation.org.

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*NO PURCHASE OR ROUND UP NECESSARY. Must be a legal resident of 50 U.S. or D.C., 16+ and registered for a Taco Bell® Rewards Program account on the Taco Bell® mobile app. Promotion begins 11/28/23 7:00am PDT and ends 12/11/23 11:59pm PDT. To receive one game play without making a purchase or rounding up, complete the form here agree to the Terms and Conditions and Official Rules and hit submit before 12/11/23 11:59pm PDT. LIMIT: You can earn one coin per day regardless of your method of participation. Subject to Terms and Conditions and Official Rules. Void where prohibited.

**Taco Bell Rewards program is available at participating U.S. locations and subject to terms and conditions.

Spotlight Series – Beheruz Sethna

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How to study abroad without breaking the bank or taking a loan?

If studying at a foreign university is your ambition but you lack the financial resources, there are options.

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One can visit the universities’ websites and get in touch with their admissions team to know the scholarship process.

Scholarship programs and exchange opportunities between countries make it feasible to study abroad for free. Many institutions and organizations provide scholarships for international students that cover tuition, living expenses, and even travel costs.

More and more students are exploring options to leave India to study abroad due to the increasing global opportunities and exposure available in foreign universities. Another significant advantage is that most countries allow students to work while studying, allowing them to earn money while studying. However, the expense of foreign education is rising, and studying abroad may not be a viable option for all Indian students.

If studying at a foreign university is your dream and you are short of funds, there are ways and means to accomplish it.

Indian students grab 25% of US student visas issued worldwide

You can start looking for grants and scholarships that many universities, charities, foundations, and government agencies offer. Thousands of overseas students are assisted with tuition and living expenses each year by universities, charities, foundations, and government agencies. You need not repay the scholarships, unlike student loans.

One can visit the universities’ websites and get in touch with their admissions team to know the scholarship process. However, because there are so many applications and so few scholarships available, it is quite challenging to get a fully financed scholarship.

In some cases, if a student’s profile satisfies more than half of the requirements set forth by the university, they are automatically given consideration for a scholarship.

In addition, there are nations where students can pursue an international education for nothing or at a very minimal cost. Germany is one of the greatest places to study abroad because it provides a rare combination of excellent educational institutions and a high standard of living that rivals that of other well-known locations like the United Kingdom or Holland. In addition to having some of the top colleges in the world, Germany also offers free education. In Germany, public colleges typically offer free tuition. There are more than 1,000 study options available at Germany’s nearly 300 public universities.

Written by Sunil Dhawan

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-how-to-study-abroad-for-free-find-countries-offering-free-education-and-scholarships-3245043/

Study Abroad Scholarships: Applications open for New Zealand excellence awards

Interested candidates have time till October 15 to apply for these scholarships at the official website — studywithnewzealand.govt.nz.

There are a total of 29 scholarships available for Indian students aspiring to study in New Zealand. (Representative image. Source: Wikimedia Commons)

 

Study abroad scholarships: Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao is now inviting applications for the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2023 – 24. The scholarship package offers a range of award options from NZD 10,000 to NZD 20,000 per student.

Interested candidates have time till October 15, 2023 to apply for these scholarships at the official website — studywithnewzealand.govt.nz.

There are a total of 29 scholarships available for Indian students aspiring to study in New Zealand.

Eligibility

— Candidates should be at least 18 years at the time of application.

— Aspirants should hold current citizenship of India (and not be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand or Australia).

— Applicant should be residing in India at the time of application.

— Students must meet Immigration New Zealand’s requirements for a student visa.

— Candidates should hold an unconditional offer for the one of the NZEA eligible courses.

These scholarships have been designed exclusively for Indian students. This scheme is a joint initiative of Education New Zealand and New Zealand’s eight universities. “The awards are designed to encourage high calibre Indian students to pursue undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications at one of the New Zealand universities, all of which feature in the top 500 of the 2023 QS World Rankings,” the official release stated.

Documents required

To complete this application, you will need to upload the following documents:

— Evidence of offer of place at a New Zealand university

— Curriculum Vitae

— All academic transcripts

— Proof of Indian Citizenship and every other country for which you hold citizenship

You will also need to provide the names and emails of two referees to request references.

Participating universities

— Victoria University of Wellington (Victoria College)

— The University of Waikato

— University of Otago

— Massey University

— Lincoln University

— AUT University

— University of Auckland

— University of Canterbury

https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/study-abroad-scholarships-new-zealand-excellence-awards-8953761/

On Applying to Graduate Schools in the US

 

Title:  On Applying to Graduate Schools in the US

Speakers:  Rachel L. Bennet, Swapneel S. Dnayat, Keve Andrew Ejenakevwe and Farrokh Mistree

Organization:  Graduate Student Community, Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, US

Topics covered:

  • Why pursue a graduate degree?
  • How do I put together a competitive application?
  • How do I fund my graduate studies?
  • MS or PhD, what to study, where to apply?
  • What is involved in putting together a competitive application? When do I start? Tips for writing a Statement of Purpose?
  • Who can I contact in the GSC@GSCOE to review my application?

 

Click Here for the slides and the recording

Education opportunities in community colleges in the state of Massachusetts, USA

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday visited MassBay Community College to celebrate the launch of a new program that makes community college free for residents over age 25.

The program, called MassReconnect, was part of Healey’s inauguration speech and her first budget proposal. The budget, which was signed into law earlier this month, includes $20 million for the first year of implementation.

Each of the state’s 15 community colleges is also receiving $100,000 to help launch the program.

“This is a long-term investment not just in these students, ultimately, that redounds to the benefit of their families. But it also is about an investment in our state,” Healey said.

Potential students still have time to enroll in MassReconnect for the fall semester. To qualify, students who have not previously earned a college degree need to enroll in at least six credits per semester in an approved program of study leading toward an associate degree or certificate and complete the Free Application for Student Aid.

MassReconnect is expected to support between 6,500 and 8,000 students during the first year and up to 10,000 during the second year, Healey’s office said.

“MassReconnect will be transformative for thousands of students, for our amazing community colleges, and for our economy,” said Healey. “It will bolster the role of community colleges as economic drivers in our state and help us better meet the needs of businesses to find qualified, well-trained workers. We can also make progress in breaking cycles of intergenerational poverty by helping residents complete their higher education credentials so they can attain good jobs and build a career path. Our administration is grateful for the partnership of the Legislature to move forward on this critical program that will make our state more affordable, competitive and equitable.”

The Global Scholarship

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Our vision is to provide financial support to 1 million students through scholarships so that they can pursue their educational goals and achieve their full potential.
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We’ve built an intuitive online platform that allows students to create personalized profiles and receive scholarship recommendations based on their qualifications and interests. Our team of experts regularly updates our database with the latest scholarship opportunities, so you can be sure that you’re not missing out on any valuable funding opportunities.

Benefits

• Personalized scholarship recommendations: We will recommend scholarships that are a good fit for your qualifications and interests.
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Our solution works as follows:
• A team of experts curates the available scholarships by cross-checking facts and reaching out to the concerned authorities.
• The team segregates all the details required for students to fill out the application form.
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• Students are notified via message, email, and application notifications when there are scholarships that match their profiles.
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The Global Scholarships: A Growing and Dynamic Organization
The Global Scholarships product was launched in 2020 with the mission of providing scholarships to talented students from around the world. The organization has grown rapidly in recent years, and it has now helped over 100,000 students to apply for relevant scholarships.
• 2021: The Global Scholarships organization launches a new website.
• 2022: The Global Scholarships organization initiates Social Media Campaigns.
• 2023: The Global Scholarships organization achieves its target of helping 100,000 students apply for relevant scholarships.

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Impact Fellows Scholarship applications due by July 31st!

What is the IMPACT FELLOWS scholarship?

A $4000 scholarship to challenge and inspire individuals identifying as Zoroastrian to see the connection between their knowledge and skills and their Zoroastrian values and ideals to take action and have an impact on their community and the world.

Who is eligible?

Any student, graduate or undergraduate, enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in the United States, and present in the US at the time of study.

How to apply?

Applicants must complete an application form and submit required statements, transcripts, and two original letters of recommendation. CLICK HERE to apply!

How will applications be evaluated?

Applications will be evaluated across three criteria, including academic achievement/personal statement, project impact statement, and extracurricular activities, with the heaviest weight on the impact statement.

When is the deadline?

All application materials must be submitted through the online platform by July 31, 2023 11:59 PM EST.

More specifics regarding the Scholarship can be found on our website www.ZAMWI.org. Applications are now being accepted. CLICK HERE to apply.

 

DD Daruvala Memorial Scholarship

Applications are invited by the D. D. Daruvala Memorial Scholarship Trust from Parsee / Irani Zoroastrian students for admission to the Walchand College of Engineering at Sangli – 2 seats in Computer Engineering Degree & 1 seat for Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Contact: The Parsee Engineers’ & Architects Union Tel.: 22072344.

D. D. Daruvala Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund C/o. The Parsee Engineers’ & Architects Union National Insurance Building, 2“ Floor, 27, Amrut Keshav Naik Marg, Mumbai 400001