The eLearners News Blog : Scholarships & Grants

Calling all teachers (current and hopeful)! Scholarships abound!

AndriaL — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:06:00 GMT

Hi All!

Andria from eLearners, here! I read a cool article today about a scholarship program Western Governors University is running. It'll be of special interest to those that have been bitten by the teaching bug and are looking to get certified to teach math or science or are already certified, but want to work toward a master's degree in education.

Western Governors University is offering several $3,000 scholarships to help working adults pay for and take online classes to become math and science teachers in urban areas.

Just in case you don't know much about WGU, here are some important points:

WGU has been a leader in online education and distance learning programs for over 10 years!
It's the only completely online, private, non-profit teacher-education institution to be accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Visit the Western Governors University page to learn more about the school itself or go to the scholarship page on WGU's own website to get the eligibility requirements and apply.

Math and science teachers are in short supply, people! And the world will always be in need of passionate teachers that will work to empower students to achieve their goals.

For more information regarding distance learning scholarships, there's more to be found here on eLearners as well as through this page on Oprah.com, which hooks up aspiring students with $4,500 scholarships for online study.

All good things,

Andria L.

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Changes to the G.I. Bill

Liz — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

This June brought some good news to our nation's returning troops. Military service members are soon to benefit from the recent passage of the 21^st Century GI Bill; the actual dispersal of funds is slated for August 2009.

Under the terms of this new, higher education bill, military members who served at least ninety days on active duty since September 10, 2001 are eligible for varying percentages of enhanced financial aid. Veterans and service members may receive up to 100 percent tuition coverage — amounts commensurate with tuition costs of the most expensive public colleges in their respective states, including stipends for books and housing costs. This legislation greatly surpasses aid offerings that were provided through the Montgomery Bill, which previously outlined veterans' educational benefits, and will remain in place (along with state-specific plans) for those who haven't served within the past eight years.

The 21^st Century bill was sponsored by Virginia senator, Jim Webb, and many people are comparing it to the post-World War II GI Bill, or Servicemen's Readjustment Act, drafted by William Atherton in 1944. That measure, in terms of delivering home ownership and higher education opportunities, was highly instrumental in the development of our country's middle class. Men who might never have afforded homes in the suburbs, or education and training, were granted loans and scholarships. In this same way, it is hoped that Webb's bill will extend today's servicemen and women any educational opportunities they elect to pursue. The multi-billion dollar program is still just a fraction of the country's war budget, and even less comparable to the kinds of sacrifices being made by the veterans themselves.

In contrast to what was available sixty years ago, many of today's veterans are using their benefits packages towards online degree programs. In fact, according to a recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, six of the top ten schools where veterans apply benefits are (primarily) online institutions. Convenience and quality are two factors driving the trend. And it's not hard to see why.

Overall, veterans and service members are older than "traditional" college students, who pursue higher education immediately after high school. A majority of active duty personnel are over the age of twenty-four. Further, a survey produced by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense estimates that roughly 50 percent of enlisted military members are married. With households to maintain, and bills to consider, most veterans can't assume the "typical college life" — with fulltime course loads and daily campus commutes — once they return from duty.

Online universities like the University of Phoenix and American InterContinental University — veterans' top two choices for online education — offer flexible scheduling and the option to study from home. In explaining their choices, veterans are also citing the quality and the breadth of the offerings at online schools. Online programs can reach any student, anywhere, opening new possibilities for those who might not live within range of campus study in their chosen field. What's more, some online programs will grant academic credits for experiences gained during military service. With more and more veterans enrolling, online colleges are increasing their support and recognition of veteran students, facilitating the enrollment and matriculation processes.

Of course some veterans may opt to use these new education benefits towards traditional or non-profit schools. And some may even decide to transfer their benefits on to a spouse or a dependent — as the new bill allows them to do. Regardless of individuals' choices, the overall measure is certainly a welcome and well-deserved extension of national gratitude.

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Project Working Mom 2: Scholarships for Working Moms

Victoria — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:30:00 GMT

Project Working Mom first launched in January of this year. Three academic institutions—Walden University, DeVry University, and American InterContinental University—offered full ride scholarships to working mothers earning their degrees online. Tens of thousands of applicants entered, their essays offering narratives of hope, strength, and determination.

Millions of dollars in scholarships were awarded to dozens of working mothers. The impact of the effort reached coast-to-coast.

Today, Project Working Mom is again accepting applications! Five colleges and universities are offering full ride scholarships to working mothers studying online:

How to Enter:

All applicants must submit their application at the official Project Working Mom site. In an essay comprised of 1,500 words or less, please discuss your personal and professional goals, including how an education will position you to achieve your goals as well as why specially online education suits your life. Feel free to include your previous life achievements, difficulties you have overcome in your life, and setbacks you have experienced in obtaining your education.

Deadline:

5 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, August 31^st, 2008

Application:

Essays must be submitted here.

Announcement:

Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 16^th, 2008. Additional details can be found on the official Project Working Mom Web site.

Best of luck to each and every applicant!

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Scholarship Deadline is April 30th!

Victoria — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars, because Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 is the last day to submit your application for the Project Working Mom Scholarship. Over 35,000 individuals have already entered!

eLearners.com partnered with American InterContinental University, DeVry University, and Walden University to provide current and prospective students with full ride scholarships to earn their degree online.

All applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time to be considered. We will be announcing the recipients of our scholarship on Monday, May 5th, 2008 on The Balancing Act airing on Lifetime T.V.

Learn more about this scholarship opportunity and submit your application for the Project Working Mom Scholarship.

We want to wish all of the applicants the best of luck!

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eLearners.com & Oprah.com Sponsoring Scholarship

Victoria — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:52:00 GMT

eLearners.com has partnered with Oprah.com to give away US$4,500.00 to an individual earning a degree online. Applicants must complete and submit their essay online at the official eLearners.com site on Oprah.com. In the essay, please tell us what your goals are and how earning your degree online will help you achieve them. The essay cannot be any longer than 4,000 characters in length.

You do not have to be currently enrolled in an online degree program to enter. Your essay must be submitted online by 4:59 P.M. Central Time on May 19, 2008. We wish all of our entrants the best of luck!

To submit your application, please go to the scholarship giveaway application page on Oprah.com.

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