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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.
A New Jersey Taco Bell employee's quick-witted response to a customer declining a charity donation has millions laughing online. The viral moment is sparking conversations about the restaurant's legitimate scholarship program that's changing students' lives.
Five Arkansas students just earned scholarships up to $1,000 to launch careers fixing the high-tech equipment that feeds America. The awards recognize top grades and exceptional work at their sponsoring dealerships.
Two family foundations in Poland are building a culture of giving after decades of communist rule made wealth building impossible. Their scholarship programs have already helped over 1,000 young people access top education.
A Georgia nonprofit just opened applications for scholarships and grants that have given away nearly $3 million since 1997. High school seniors and teachers north of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River have until March 6 to apply.
Twenty-five graduating seniors at Highline High School will share a record $101,000 in scholarships, the largest amount in the alumni foundation's history. A new culinary arts scholarship includes a paid internship, knife kit, and chef's jacket alongside $4,000 in tuition support.
A small town scholarship program is transforming its mission from giving modest awards to potentially covering a student's entire first year of college. Rugby Dollars for Scholars just launched an endowment fund with a goal of reaching $3-5 million.
A mobile healthcare company quadrupled its scholarship program in its second year, investing $12,000 in employees' family members pursuing higher education. Six students received awards after sharing their dreams for careers in leadership and healthcare.
Four University of North Carolina student-athletes just earned major recognition for proving you can dominate both the classroom and the competition. Two will receive $9,000 scholarships for graduate school, while two others landed on the ACC's excellence honor roll.
Over 3,700 students in Lagos are heading to class with new uniforms, bags, and hope thanks to a massive education drive. The program is just the start of a billion-dollar commitment to transform Nigerian education.
Penn State's Office of Scholars Programs celebrated 174 students who achieved exceptional GPAs last semester, with 74% of their entire cohort earning between 3.0 and 4.0. The recognition breakfast brings together scholarship recipients from five programs to celebrate academic success and community support.
Students leave billions in scholarship money on the table annually, not because they don't qualify, but simply because they don't apply. Oakland University is working to change that by making the process easier and encouraging every student to take a chance.
Dylan Trevelline, a Girard High School senior, is now one of 15,000 finalists nationwide competing for prestigious National Merit Scholarships worth thousands of dollars. The aspiring doctor is among an elite group selected from over 1.3 million students who took the qualifying test. #
Angelo State University just expanded its scholarship program to help more students afford college without crushing debt. The changes mean an extra $1 million in financial aid next year for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Ashley Caligiuri became only the second Junction City High School student ever to receive the full-ride Rudd Foundation Scholarship, beating out 700 applicants. The $100,000 award will cover all her college costs as she pursues health management at Wichita State University.
Auburn University is breaking down barriers to elite national scholarships, proving these life-changing opportunities aren't just for honors students. One recent graduate made history by winning five prestigious awards, more than any Auburn undergraduate ever.
On Vashon Island, Washington, 89 high school seniors applied for scholarships this year, and every single one will receive money for college. This small community has spent nearly 40 years making sure no graduate who asks for help gets left behind.
Military families navigating deployments and relocations now have two months to apply for scholarships and interest-free loans worth up to $4,000. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society opens applications through April 17 for nearly 500 awards helping spouses and children pursue their educational dreams.
Students across Nasarawa State are celebrating a dramatic drop in campus crime after their governor took direct action to protect schools. The initiative has made learning safer across 13 districts while also expanding scholarships for less privileged students.
Two New York scholarships are opening doors for high school seniors pursuing careers in science, arts, and healthcare. The March 28 deadline honors beloved community leaders while investing in the next generation.
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