Financing September 2017

Scholarship America's National Disaster Relief Fund Depleted by Hurricane Harvey

Scholarship America is calling for donations to replenish its National Disaster Relief Fund, which provides financial assistance to help college students experiencing disaster-related hardships stay in school.

Hispanic Community September 2017

Top Story--Now Even Money Is Running Out in Storm-hit Puerto Rico

First, Hurricane Maria knocked out power and water to Puerto Rico. Then diesel fuel, gas and water became scarce. Now, it's money.

Hispanic Community September 2017

Mexico Tallying the Economic Cost of Big Earthquake

Mexican government officials are tallying up the economic losses of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that caused widespread damage in the capital, as the number of buildings considered in danger rose to 500.

Global September 2017

On a Positive Note--Donated Homecoming Dresses Help Harvey Victims in Texas

It was a difficult thing for a teenager to confess.

Financing September 2017 Premium

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

The following are the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page.

Financing September 2017

Nebraska College Savings Plan to Hold Scholarship Drawing

Nebraska grandparents are being invited to participate in a contest that could help them provide for their grandchildren's college costs.

Financing September 2017

Grants Totaling $1M Awarded to University to Study Seaweed

A federal grant will help pay for scientists at the University of Southern Mississippi do research on the uses of seaweed.

Financing September 2017

Illinois State Univ. Announces $150M Fundraising Campaign

Illinois State University is launching its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date.

Financing September 2017

Tuition-free College Adds 22 Tennessee Preferred Counties

Students in 22 middle Tennessee counties are now part of preferred territory for tuition-free Berea College.

Financing September 2017

On a Positive Note--DonorsChoose.org Launches Recovery Fund to Help Teachers Rebuild Classrooms Damaged by Hurricane Irma

DonorsChoose.org has established a special recovery fund to help teachers and students in Florida and other southeast classrooms damaged by Hurricane Irma.

Financing September 2017

New Mexico State University Innovation Hub Gets $1M Gift

New Mexico State University's entrepreneurship and innovation hub is getting a major financial boost.

Financing September 2017

Scholarship Opportunities For Teens

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition initiative for creative teens

Legal November 2017

Michigan Senate Looks to Allow Concealed Guns in Schools

The Republican-controlled Michigan Senate on Tuesday began passing legislation to let people with extra training carry guns inside churches, schools and other places now off limits.

Financing September 2017

On a Positive Note--Fund Surpasses $142M in Total Scholarships Awarded to More Than 3,300 9/11 Children

Scholarship America is pleased to announce its Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund®—the largest private scholarship fund for 9/11 families—has surpassed $142 million in total scholarships awarded to 3,326 students since September 11, 2001.

Financing September 2017

Bates College Grant Will Help with Children's Lit Diversity

The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services is giving Bates College nearly $250,000 to expand programs for racial representation in children's literature.