Education Scholarships
| Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship/Grant Deadline: February 15, 2008 Award: $10,000 Eligibility: Upper division undergraduates and graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) of accredited universities/colleges. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment, either through coursework or experience, to any combination of at least two of the following fields: Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Child Psychology, Film/Television Production, Music, or Animation. Applicant must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Apply: Applications can be downloaded off the following website: www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Contact: Michele Fowble, Phone: (818) 754-2802 |
| Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is planning to enter the Physical Education, Health (non-medical), Recreation, or Dance profession. Applicant must be of at least sophomore standing, enrolled in an Iowa college or university. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants should be involved in student activities and professional organization. Applicant must be a member of IAHPERD ($15.00). Apply: Applications for the scholarship and to join the IAHPERD can be picked up in the Office of Student Financial Planning located in Carnegie Hall. Contact: Dr. Bob Nutgrass, Phone: (515) 961-1678, E-mail: nutgrass@simpson.edu, Web: www.iowaahperd.org/index.html |
| Iowa College Student Aid Commission Forgivable Loans for Teachers Eligibility: Applicant must be an Iowa resident enrolled at least half-time in a shortage area education program. Applicant must also file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Obligations: Teach in an Iowa shortage area for 5 years to have 100 percent of loan forgiven (Twenty percent of loan will be forgiven each year that you teach in a shortage area). Apply: Applications can be done online at: https://www.iowaonline.state.ia.us/csac/tsflemp/tsfl.asp Contact: Iowa College Student Aid Commission, Phone: 800-383-4222, Web: www.iowacollegeaid.org/ |