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Women's Group Awards $415M in Scholarships Since 1869
Acts of Kindness•Mar 27

Women's Group Awards $415M in Scholarships Since 1869

A sisterhood that began 155 years ago has quietly transformed over 122,000 lives through educational grants. One Chicago teacher who paused her career to care for her autistic son just received $4,000 to pursue her midwifery dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•3 min read
Illinois Scholarship Offers $5K to Low-Income Students
Acts of Kindness•Mar 21

Illinois Scholarship Offers $5K to Low-Income Students

A Southern Illinois program is giving low-income students up to $5,000 for college or trade school, with double the funding of previous years. Applications are open through May 7th for seven counties.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Nigeria Gets 1,000 Free Crypto Education Scholarships
Innovation•Mar 20

Nigeria Gets 1,000 Free Crypto Education Scholarships

APEX Network and AltSchool Africa just launched one of Nigeria's largest crypto literacy programs, offering 1,000 fully funded scholarships to help Nigerians turn speculation into informed financial decisions. Applications open today on a first-come basis.

Techpoint Africa•2 min read
Miami Women Fund $409K in Scholarships for 92 Girls
Acts of Kindness•Mar 18

Miami Women Fund $409K in Scholarships for 92 Girls

A Catholic women's group has invested over $400,000 in scholarships for girls facing financial hardship, helping 92 students attend Catholic high schools since 1997. This year alone, seven eighth-graders received $4,000 each to pursue their education dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•3 min read
India Offers 70 Scholarships to Ghanaian Students
Acts of Kindness•Mar 12

India Offers 70 Scholarships to Ghanaian Students

Ghana's students can now apply for fully-funded scholarships to study in India, covering everything from engineering to traditional dance. The program opens doors to undergraduate through doctoral degrees at Indian universities.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Pierce County Awards $87,500 in Education Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Mar 12

Pierce County Awards $87,500 in Education Scholarships

The St. Croix Valley Foundation is giving 30 to 35 Pierce County students $2,500 each to pursue their college dreams. Applications close March 15 for scholarships designed to help high school seniors and adults returning to school overcome financial barriers.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Japan Funds 143 Ghanaian Leaders Through Graduate Program
Acts of Kindness•Feb 26

Japan Funds 143 Ghanaian Leaders Through Graduate Program

Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Houston Families Bridge Cultures at MLK Unity Parade
Acts of Kindness•Jan 31

Houston Families Bridge Cultures at MLK Unity Parade

A new scholarship program and cultural celebration brought Indian American and Black community leaders together at Houston's inaugural MLK Grande Unity Gala. Krishna and Lakshmi Vavilala honored Dr. King's legacy by creating educational opportunities for Texas Southern University students.

Google News - Unity Celebration•2 min read
Florida Mom Finds School That Changes Son's Life
Solutions•Jan 28

Florida Mom Finds School That Changes Son's Life

A single mother moved across the country to find the right school for her son with severe autism. Now he's thriving at a Tampa private school thanks to Florida's education scholarship program.

Google: education success story•2 min read
Rochester Chamber Opens College Scholarships for Seniors
Acts of Kindness•Jan 28

Rochester Chamber Opens College Scholarships for Seniors

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is funding scholarships for high school seniors whose families work at member businesses. Applications are open now through March 27, giving students a path to affordable college or trade school education.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Charlotte Moms Win $5,500 College Scholarships by Feb 28
Acts of Kindness•Jan 25

Charlotte Moms Win $5,500 College Scholarships by Feb 28

More than 150 Charlotte-area moms have earned college degrees through ANSWER Scholarship, which has awarded nearly $1 million since 2006. Applications for the next round of scholarships close February 28.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read