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.

Financing September 2017

On a Positive Note--Students at Independent Colleges in Ohio Offering Support to Students in Texas with $5,000 Goal

Kindness matters in a time like this, and students throughout Ohio are stepping up to do their part. Otterbein University and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) are leading an effort to rally students at Ohio's 52 independent colleges to raise $5,000 for their fellow students in Texas.

Financing September 2017

$250,000 Scholarship Prize for 3rd Annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge

The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced the launch of its third annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global student science and mathematics competition designed to inspire creative thinking about fundamental concepts in the life sciences, physics or mathematics.

Financing September 2017

Free Tuition for Low-income Students at Fontbonne University

A small university in Missouri is creating a tuition-free option for low-income students at the private school.

Financing September 2017

State Spends $14M on Planning for State Universities’ Construction Projects Now Mothballed

Illinois spent $14 million on planning for state universities' construction projects that have been mothballed, according to a published report.

Financing August 2017

Hardin-Simmons University Offers Automatic $44,000 Scholarship for Texas Students

Hardin-Simmons University has announced that its Texas Scholarship, totaling $44,000 per student, is automatically awarded to graduating high school students from Texas who are granted general admission to HSU.

Financing August 2017

More Than 400 UNH Students Attending Tuition-free

More than 400 incoming University of New Hampshire students are attending the school tuition-free this fall.

Financing August 2017

On a Positive Note —Scholarship Program Awards $170,000 to 22 Inspiring Students

Through its annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program, the nonprofit organization Life Happens recognizes students like Faith and Samuel who have persevered in the face of tremendous adversity following the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. Recipients are awarded scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, that help pay for their college education.

Financing August 2017

Mizzou Announces New Grants for Low-income Students

The University of Missouri in Columbia plans to guarantee payment of all tuition and fees for every student who qualifies for a federal Pell Grant, with even more financial help for students who qualify for the Honors College.

Financing August 2017

Education Department Announces College Prep Grants

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a second round of funding for programs that help low-income students who aspire to attend college.

Financing August 2017

$10,000 STEM Scholarships Available Now for Texas Students

alliantgroup, a national leading provider of specialty tax services, recently announced the rollout of the firm's STEM scholarship program for students throughout the State of Texas.