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ScholarshipPoints.com awards $8,500 to students on December 1st

ScholarshipPoints.com awards $ 8,500 to students on December 1st

Quincy, MA (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

ScholarshipPoints (http://www.scholarshippoints.com), an Edvisors online education company, awarded $ 8,500 on December 1st to students from University of Massachusetts, Harvey Mudd College, Johnson and Wales University, University of South Carolina, Portland Community College, Santa Ana College, Ocean County College, University of Texas and Florida International University. Through their free scholarships program, ScholarshipPoints will help students of all ages achieve their dreams of a college education by giving away over $ 120,000 in 2011. To ensure funds are used for educational purposes, awards are sent directly to the student’s financial aid office.

Winner Jean Ricardo, a freshman at University of Massachusetts, is a Psychology major on a pre-med track. “Upon graduating college, I hope to get accepted into medical school and pursue a career as a neurologist,” said Jean. “I cannot express in words how thankful and appreciative I am for receiving this scholarship as it puts me a step closer to accomplishing my dreams.”

ScholarshipPoints is committed to helping students alleviate some of the financial burden associated with higher education. Students who join the program have the opportunity to complete activities in order to earn points. Each point equals one entry into a scholarship drawing. The more points a member enters into a drawing, the greater their chances are of winning. In addition to giving away scholarship money, ScholarshipPoints also educates students on a variety of higher education topics and connects them to third party scholarship offers and alternative financial aid options.

ScholarshipPoints awards multiple monthly scholarships worth up to $ 10,000. To learn more or to enter the next $ 10,000 scholarship drawing, visit http://www.ScholarshipPoints.com.

For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact:

Kristin Ferguson

press (at) edvisors.com

617-328-1565

About ScholarshipPoints.com and Edvisors:

ScholarshipPoints.com offers free college scholarships through scholarship contests for members of our program. Joining is free and easy! You can win by earning points and entering them into monthly drawings for our free scholarships. Members earn points by logging in each day, completing surveys, and reviewing other sites and services. We help high school and college students pay for college as our way of thanking them for providing feedback on our services and supporting our network of Edvisors websites.

Edvisors (http://www.edvisors.com), a global leader in higher education marketing and college financial aid, provides a richer, more fulfilling education experience to students, educators and parents worldwide. We deliver on our mission by providing an unmatched portfolio of online education resources, online degree programs, student loan products and college-related information and services through Edvisors Student Services, Student Loan Network, and the Edvisors Foundation.

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Chilean Government Awards Hotel Management Software Team Innovation Grant

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Two of the original founders of hotel management software company Frontdesk Anywhere Inc Joe Kiernan and Thomas Lyle and a former lead user experience researcher at Google have been honored with an innovation grant from the government of Chile. The team is working to improve inventory distribution within the hospitality and travel spaces.

Start-Up Chile, a program created by the Chilean Government, was established to identify high-potential entrepreneurs and foster innovation. The program awards promising organizations a grant to further their work. Stanford University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies works closely with Start-Up Chile officials to screen the over 650 companies and organizations that typically apply in a session. Only the most innovative and promising teams are awarded the $ 40,000 grant.

The team believes that the ever lowering prices for technology along with people using the Web more and more in their daily lives is bringing about an opportunity to solve longstanding distribution issues in the travel industry. “Waypoint Labs is working to solve inefficiencies in the travel space that end-up costing companies, and thus travelers, hundreds of millions of dollars every year” said co-founder Thomas Lyle. Waypoint Labs is the name of the team used to represent them for the Start-Up Chile application.

“We are flattered that Start-Up Chile sees such promise in our approach and its potential to disrupt the status quo” said Joe Kiernan. “We’ve learned a lot over the past number of years building one of the leading web-based hotel management software systems and have a clear vision of where the industry is headed. We aim to be out in front leading that charge.”

Frontdesk Anywhere Inc. provides Web-based hotel management software that enables small- to mid-sized hotels and hotel groups to better manage sales and guest interaction processes. The constantly evolving platform is in high demand and continues to grow, with over 50 new properties signing up each month. A key component of its success has been in its innovative approach to hotel industry development. Its cloud-computing platform allows hotel teams to focus more on guests rather than their IT needs which, while important, is only a supporting element to their core business

ABOUT FRONDESK ANYWHERE

Frontdesk Anywhere Inc is a leading provider of innovative hotel property management software for independent properties. To date, over 50,000 hotel guests have had their stay managed with Frontdesk Anywhere – from the initial online booking process through arrival, onsite operations and checkout. The company is focused on converging processes traditionally performed by separate systems into a single all-in-one productivity application. All modules are seamlessly integrated within the application and accessible from any computer and most mobile devices. The company is a privately held corporation based in San Francisco, California.

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Grants Canada, awards, and subsidies to provide funding assistance

Most of the young Canadians are now keen to engage themselves in some small businesses to earn good amount of money. Starting a business from the scratch is not easy. The most difficult part is to arrange the capital or funding. The small business grants Canada helps the young entrepreneurs to develop their own small business. Grants Canada offers different types of loan opportunities for small business developments.

There are some small business grants Canada offered by the Canadian government where the person or the business receives a specific amount of free money by making some percentage of personal financial contributions. In these cases, grants Canada provides only partial assistance to the beginners.

For example, grants Canada offers partial small business grants for the people living in the Toronto region. The Canadian government organizes Toronto Region Sustainability Program in order to decrease the intensity of pollution caused by the industries. The greenhouse gases, the toxic released by the industries in the air, and the sewers and the waste product of the industry cause heath hazards as well as damage the environment of the area. To stop this grants Canada offers small amount of loans for organizing training programs and campaigns for building up awareness among the local people, especially the youth. To encourage them to get involved in less polluting small industries, partial small business grants Canada is offered.

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The aboriginals of Canada receive free money or non-repayable loans from the government organizations. Here also the applicant, who must have aboriginal background, has to make personal contributions up to a certain level. To get the small business grants Canada, an aboriginal youth has to have at least 15% of the total cash equity for investing in the entire project.

Though Grants Canada hardly find to offer a loan without putting any conditions, still there are some instances where small business grants Canada offers better loan opportunities. There are a few programs which provide funding for small businesses in the form of arranging training programs for mentors who can guided to identify success and failure. To get such supports, the person has to agree to make certain contribution as per need and must be committed.

The best of the small business grants Canada for the young Canadians is the one that the Self Employment Program offers. This is the only grant where supports are provided from the very beginning of the project. Right from the business planning to the development of the entire project, grants Canada provides assistance for the small business. The person who is eligible for Employment Insurance can get a generous amount of income support as well.

The students of 15 to 30 years of age, who live in Ontario region, are eligible to receive small business grants Canada which can go up to 00. The programs for young entrepreneurs also provide training and grants for running their own businesses in summers.

There are some programs to provide grants for the training of the farmers and their partners. This is not an outright grant. But the training they get helps to increase their income by improving their farms and productivity. The grants Canada helps the people to receive many non-repayable contributions, awards, subsidies which are as effective as any small business grants Canada.

Where the small business grants Canada offers only limited loan options grants Canada provides other opportunities like subsidies and contributions for better financial assistance.

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Money for Writers: Grants, Awards, Prizes, Contests, Scholarships, Retreats, Resources, Conferences, and Internet Information

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Awards $5 Million in Scholarships to 2011-2012 Academic Class

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Awards $ 5 Million in Scholarships to 2011-2012 Academic Class

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

On September 13th, at its 2011 Scholarship Announcement Ceremony and Reception, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation will recognize more than 1,600 scholarship recipients and their Marine families – who are being awarded nearly $ 5 million for their higher education from the Foundation for this academic year.

The ceremony, which will be hosted by Gen Robert Magnus USMC (Ret), Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Foundation and Margaret B. Davis, President and CEO of the Foundation, and feature a keynote speech by Gen James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, comes as the Foundation prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary year. During that time, the organization has provided over 26,500 scholarships valued at more than $ 65 milion.

23 student recipients will attend the ceremony. This year’s scholarship recipients represent all 50 states, and include children of Marines killed in action or wounded in combat. The Foundation provides needs-based scholarships to children whose parent has served in the Corps.

“We celebrate the achievements of our remarkable 2011-2012 class of students at this event,” said Davis. “As we reach our 50th year, we reflect on the life-changing opportunities that we’ve made possible for families of those who spend their lives protecting ours, and we look towards a future of continuing to honor Marines by educating their children.”

Over the past year, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has raised nearly $ 15 million in scholarship contributions. At the Reception, two major announcements will be highlighted. The first is from Marine philanthropist Chuck Scianna, who is making a $ 2.5 million commitment to the Foundation. “When you invest in the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, you are not just giving money, you are investing in a young person’s dream,” noted Scianna. His donation is the largest amount received from an individual donor.

The second major commitment that will be highlighted is the Sergeant Dakota Meyer Scholarship Initiative, named after upcoming Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. Dakota Meyer USMC. Sgt. Meyer will be in attendance to announce his commitment to raise $ 1 million by the Foundation’s 50th anniversary on May 28, 2012. He will also “Challenge America” to match his efforts by raising an additional $ 1 million.

“The Corps teaches us to keep faith with our fellow Marines and their families. This initiative does just that by helping to provide an education to children of Marines and to assist each of them in achieving their goals,” said Meyer, who will receive his medal on September 15, 2011, two days after the scholarship event. “Education paves the path to our future and I’m honored to lead this initiative working with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. I hope, and challenge, all Americans to join me in this mission and support our Marine families.”

Additional presenters at the event include a representative from the U.S. Department of Education and SgtMaj Micheal Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. In addition, distinguished representatives from generous Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation donors such as Lockheed Martin, Toyota and BAE Systems are expected to attend the event to celebrate the scholars.

ABOUT THE MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to U.S. military families. Since 1962, the Foundation has provided more than 26,500 scholarships valued at over $ 65,000,000 to Marine Corps sons and daughters whose parents have been killed or wounded in combat or have demonstrated financial need. For the 2011-2012 academic year, the Foundation will provide more than 1,600 scholarships totaling nearly $ 5,000,000. The Foundation is proud to have been named by Independent Charities of America as ‘Best in America’ for demonstrating “the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.”For more information on the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation please visit http://www.mcsf.org.

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CEA Awards $25,000 in Scholarships and Grants for Students to Study Abroad this Spring

CEA Awards $ 25,000 in Scholarships and Grants for Students to Study Abroad this Spring

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) February 6, 2008

Increasing its dedication to democratize study abroad, CEA has committed more than $ 100,000 in scholarships and grants in 2008, recently awarding $ 25,000 to 10 college undergrads who will study abroad this Spring. CEA, the leading global marketplace for quality study abroad programs for university and college students in the U.S. and Canada, awards scholarships each term to students who seek financial assistance for trimester, semester, summer and year-long study abroad programs.

Scholarship recipients are chosen based upon academic achievement, potential for leadership and their investment in their communities. Each applicant is also required to complete an original essay which is judged by an independent selection committee. Spring 2008 study abroad scholarships have been awarded across five categories to the following students:

Chris Towns France Scholarship – In memory of a former CEA Paris student, this scholarship is open to students who demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities centered on multicultural or international issues.

1st place: Andrea Blunt, California State University – Monterey Bay, $ 3,000 and fellowship
2nd place: Jamieson Hardee, University of South Carolina – Columbia, $ 2,000

Foreign Language Scholarship – Open to students taking six credits of foreign language instruction/foreign language instructed electives during their CEA study abroad program.

1st place: Nicole Rosenberg, University of Maryland – College Park, $ 3,000 and fellowship
2nd place:- Katelyn Frohling, San Diego State University, $ 2,000

Global Education Scholarship – Open to students who have applied for any CEA trimester, semester or year program.

1st place: Amanda Aaron, University of Maryland – College Park, $ 3,000 and fellowship
2nd place: Luz Gossmann, University of Arizona, $ 2,000

Academic Excellence Scholarship – Open to students who have applied for any CEA trimester, semester or year program and have a minimum GPA of 3.3.

1st place: Erin Hunter, Clemson University, $ 3,000 and fellowship
2nd place: Sara Emig, Baylor University, $ 2,000

CEA Grant – Open to students that receive financial aid at their home institution.

1st place: Ladan Afifi, University of California – Berkeley, $ 3,000 and fellowship
2nd place: Rachel Dunnington, Willamette University, $ 2,000

To read the students’ winning essays or to apply for a CEA scholarships or grant, visit http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html or call 800.266.4441.

About CEA

The nation’s premiere study abroad organization, CEA offers an unparalleled suite of global education opportunities for colleges, universities and high schools in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996, CEA has forged partnerships with international universities in 14 countries to offer study abroad in Spain, Italy, China, France, Germany and England, among many other study abroad destinations, including CEA’s newest location for study abroad in South Africa. In addition, CEA has partnered with the University of New Haven to create the CEA GlobalCampus Network, an exclusive collection of campuses worldwide designed to provide university and college students with active, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.GoWithCEA.com.

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