Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Graduate-level candidates must currently be in at least their second semester and taking at least two (2) semester-equivalent courses per term at accredited college or university in the United States and majoring in education for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects in a U.S. school in grades K-12 at the time of application.
A current overall GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in their current program at an accredited U.S. college or university is required at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a B.S. degree in a STEM major.
Credential/licensure candidates must be U.S. citizens with a completed B.S. degree or graduate degree in a STEM major (undergrad/grad transcript required). Must be currently enrolled and have started the program at the time of application.
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In addition to the online application, other required documents include:
Current Official Transcript: with completed courses and grades including grades from the Fall 2022 semester. Submit electronically through school to edfoundation@afcea.org. If electronic submission of your transcript is not possible, please send official document to the AFCEA address listed below to arrive by the deadline date.
Two Letters of Recommendation: from faculty in the major of study. Have your references submit their letters of recommendation in pdf form via email to edfoundation@afcea.org.
Undergraduate Transcript: either official or unofficial emailed to edfoundation@afcea.org.
Current résumé: emailed as pdf to edfoundation@afcea.org.
If currently employed as a teacher: one additional letter of recommendation from your school principal.
Students entering junior year or higher in the fall of 2023. Fifth year, master’s, and PhD candidates as well as community college transfers are encouraged to apply,
GPA minimum of 3.0 (or equivalent) in accounting courses and overall
Involvement in on-campus, off-campus or community activities
Provide one letter of recommendation on letterhead from a CPA, mentor, professor, or direct supervisor
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AMOUNT AND DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to juniors, seniors, and fifth-year students
Scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded to master’s and PhD students
Scholarships are non-renewable and are for tuition only
Scholarships are paid directly to the accredited college or university listed on application
Scholarships are awarded only to individuals attending an accredited college or university in Washington State
The student is solely responsible for ensuring that the monies can be used for the semester/quarter/year granted
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Unofficial transcripts from the college or university you currently attend and any that you attended previously
The email address of a CPA, mentor, professor, or direct supervisor who will provide a reference for you
Current résumé that includes any internships (paid or unpaid), jobs, awards, volunteer positions or leadership roles on campus or in the community
Three essays of 500 words or fewer. Find the questions in the scholarship application.
CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Enrolled in one of the following degree programs: Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate; or pre-requisite courses before entering into a degree program
Must be attending an accredited institution
A 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher
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Award Details:
Full-time students: eligible to receive 1 award up to $6000 per academic year (August-July)
Part-time students: eligible to receive 1 award up to $5500 per academic year (August-July)
If you receive an Academic Year award, you do not need to reapply at the Mid-Year December 1 deadline
Award Terms:
Upon receiving an award, students must maintain all funding requirements in order to remain in good standing with TCF and remain eligible for future funding
Failure to maintain funding requirements may result in probation and/or infraction status with potential loss of funding
Fund uses: direct educational expenses including tuition, student registration fees, course-required book/supplies, and on-campus house and meal plans. Personal expenses in the amount of $500 per term can be awarded only if all other costs have been covered
Applicants will be evaluated based on the information submitted with their application
Attending college or university of a full time basis
Seeking a B.A. or higher
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Catching the Dream has three separate scholarship programs, the MESBEC, NALE, and TBM program.
100% of the CTD students who have graduated with a degree in math, engineering, science, business, education or computers are working- over 85% of them for tribes or tribal organizations.
The range of CTD scholarships is from $500 to $5,000 per year, based on merit. Over 95% of students who applied have been awarded a scholarship.
Students must be US citizens accepted in a graduate-level program that is accredited by the appropriate therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, or hearing audiology. Assistant or undergraduate programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, commitment to local community, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.
Be currently, engaged in or have completed a full-time tertiary-level course at a university in the United Kingdom
Have already applied for, but not yet started, a post-graduate course in the USA or Canada. The postgraduate qualification must be awarded by a US or Canadian institution
Not be permanent employees of BUNAC or USIT’
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The BEST (BUNAC Educational Scholarship Trust) scholarships offer financial assistance to eligible applicants who are looking to undertake postgraduate study in the USA or Canada. They are funded by the BEST Scholarship Trust which is an independent trust administered by BUNAC on behalf of the BEST trustees. A number of scholarships are awarded each year from a fund of £60,000 allocated for the BEST Scholarships. Included in this, are the sums of £4,000 available as the Christopher J. Harbour Memorial Scholarship to a candidate looking to do sports-related studies and £2,000 as the John S. Ball Award to a candidate looking to pursue a teaching or geography-related career. The individual amounts awarded vary but a typical award is in the region of £5,000 – £15,000. At the judging stage, preference is given to those whose proposed course of study in North America is likely to do most to further transatlantic understanding and/or to those who are required to go to the US or Canada to do a specific course.
Please note, the award is intended for courses of study between 3 months and 3 years (consecutively), but the award shall cover a maximum period of the first 12 months and is not available for subsequent years of study. The candidate may not be in employment, including work for a North American employer as part of a UK based course, during the period in which they are to be assisted. They may be (and should be) in receipt of other awards, including teaching assistantships, which are solely for the purpose of study.
3.0 or higher GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany the application)
Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school
Be a United States citizen or otherwise authorized to work or attend school in the United States
Write and submit a 1,000- to 1,500-word original essay on the proposed topic (see below)
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Scholarship Essay Topic
Write an original public safety announcement (between 1,000 to 1,500 words) that a) raises awareness of the current climate concerning commercial truck accidents and b) proposes a creative way to increase road safety here in Ohio and throughout our nation.
Once your essay is complete:
Fill out the application form
Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript
Upload a copy of your scholarship essay
Submit proof of enrollment/acceptance to an accredited college/ university/ graduate school (Student ID; Letter of acceptance; etc.)
Be accepted to a master’s degree program by the time of the application deadline
Majoring in accounting or finance.
Candidates must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
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Scholarship candidates will be reviewed on leadership, character, communication skills, scholastic average and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded on the condition that the candidate has earned a minimum of 120 credit hours and is accepted in a master’s degree program. If selected, candidate will be required to provide proof of acceptance into graduate school and contact information for the financial aid office.