Memorial Day is a day that we nationally take a moment to remember those who have been killed serving our country. We also honor veterans and to many, this is a time of family and relaxation signaling the beginning of summer. So some time today, during cook-outs, parades and getting together with family and friends. Take a moment to remember those whose sacrifice makes our fun days possible.

The Fund for Veterans’ Education Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Be a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Coast Guard, National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves.
• Have served and been deployed for a total of at least 60 days in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001 (or served in the surrounding area and have documented service in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom), or be a veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001, but did not meet the 60-day active service period as a result of a service-related injury or condition incurred while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq.
• Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in an undergraduate program of study at any accredited two-year or four-year institution, public or private, including technical schools for the fall 2008 term.
•  Have applied for and accepted all federal, state and institutional need-based grants and all available military educational benefits.

Deadline for application is June 15, 2008.

Yesterday we looked at the purpose of a scholarship resume and today we will look at what you should include in your resume.

Accomplishments - Make a list of all the wonderful things you’ve accomplished. Ok, maybe not all, you can leave off the spelling bee you won in the second grade, however if you are a four time national champion, definitely list it.

Volunteer Experience - All of those hours of keeping kids from eating Playdoh and teaching them how to share pays you back better than macaroni-inspired thank you cards.

Skills or Special Talents - Have you been taking dance classes since you were knee high? Do you have magic tricks that’ll put David Blaine to shame? Are you a director of short films that have a huge YouTube following? Put it on there. Be mindful, some skills - bong making, auto theft, for example are best left out. As a matter of fact - stop it!

Education - List your current and former school of course, but don’t forget about any special classes, i.e. AP, or internships.

Other items:

• Your personal info - name and addy, not your turn-offs and the date of your first kiss.
• Any other scholarships you’ve won.
• Anything else that helps you stand out in the crowd. You resume is your opportunity to show the committee who you are, take full advantage of it.

Next, we’ll look at simple tweaks to make your resume sparkle!

In honor of Women’s History Month we will have fun femme facts (say that three times fast)  for the month and then I’m going to tie them in with scholarships. Aren’t I clever?

1587 - Virginia Dare is the first person born in America to English parents.

1766 - Mary Katherine Goddard and her mom published the Providence Gazette newspaper making her the first woman publisher in America.

1869 - Arabella Mansfield is granted permission to practice law in Iowa - making her the first woman to do so.

1872 - Victoria Claflin Woodhull becomes the first woman presidential candidate in the US, nominated by the National Radical Reformers.

1885 - Sarah E. Goode is the first African-American woman to receive a patent, for a bed that folded up into a cabinet.

Source: infoplease.com

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Private Colleges and Universities magazine along with Careers and Colleges.com is now offering a scholarship for students who are members of their online community. This is no little award—$10,000 to be exact—for students who take advantage of the wide array of free services that the site offers, all of which are specifically geared toward meeting the needs of college students.

This scholarship is offered annually to U.S. students for undergraduate or graduate studies. To be eligible for the award, students must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, as well as a high school senior or older at time of application.

When students register on the site, it is also important that they provide accurate information regarding their current G.P.A., intended major, year in school, and intended graduation date.

This sweepstakes begins in May of each year. If you’ve missed this year’s deadline, come back next year for more opportunities to win. Further details regarding the Private Colleges and Universities $10,000 scholarship can be found on the website along with information about past winners of this award.

Brickfish.com is now offering the Show Us Your Art Scholarship–a $1,000 award for young, talented artists. Ever thought that you should be getting paid for your work? Now’s your chance.

To participate in this opportunity, students must visit the Brickfish.com website and submit their artwork. The work will then be displayed in the virtual gallery and reviewed by both users and the Brickfish scholarship panel. The $1,000 winner will be selected by the Brickfish panel. The most popular work as determined by the number of page views will receive $250 for participating in the contest.

Requirements include:

For a more detailed list of eligibility requirements visit the website for official rules. The deadline for this year’s contest is August 2, 2007. Winners names and details will be posted on Brickfish.com.

What could be better than better chances of winning a huge cash award to help you pay for your college tuition? Not much—and your parents would probably agree! Collegetoolkit.com, a website dedicated to helping students earn extra financial assistance and find resources that they need to help guide them through the process of getting in to college, is now sponsoring their own $10,000 scholarship.

To enter, students must:

And the twist? The essays are judged by other student members! The first round of judging
determines the finalists. After the finalists are selected by the votes of student members, each of the final essays gets the chance to be voted on again. This second vote will determine the winner of the $10,000 award.

For more information about this scholarship or to apply online, visit the Collegetoolkit.com website.

Interested in the field of medicine? Currently pursing your doctorates? Medical school bills add up, and that is just one of the reasons why StraightForwardMedia.com sponsors a Medical Scholarship that is given away every three months.

This is a $500 award that can be used toward books, tuition, fees, and living expenses. Interested students must fill out the online application form available at StraightForwardMedia.com.

You’re probably wondering what counts as a medical profession. According to the website, this award is open to a broad range of professional medical degrees including technicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, and therapists. Exceptions will be made, however, for medical professions not listed on the site, as the sponsor claims to “know that we’re not aware of every single type of health professional out there, so we can’t provide a comprehensive list of what does and doesn’t constitute a health professional.” If the profession in question is reasonably related to medicine, chances are the sponsors of this scholarship will agree that your application for this award is justifiable.

Deadlines for the Medical Scholarship are as follows:

• March 31

• June 30

• September 30

• December 31

For more information about this award, visit the StraightForwardMedia website. Students can also view past recipients of the listed scholarships.

This is exciting news. Most students who pursue a degree in teaching do so because they have a passion for helping others, not because their pathway to the classroom is full of lucrative incentives. Now there is a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in teaching offered by StraightForwardMedia.com.

This scholarship is designed to assist students who are pursuing any form of teaching degree from elementary to high school. The Teaching Scholarship is a $500 award that is distributed to a deserving candidate four times each year.

Current deadlines are as follows:

• January 14

• April 14

• July 14

• October 14

The Teacher Scholarship is just one of many scholarships sponsored by StraightForwardMedia.com. This organization has been sponsoring scholarships of a wide variety since 2003. If you don’t qualify for the Teacher Scholarship highlighted here, be sure to check out the StraightForwardMedia.com website to review other opportunities to earn financial assistance for college—chances are in your favor that you’ll find a scholarship there that you are eligible for. Since 2005, this website has been awarding over $50,000 each year to deserving students—it’s certainly worth checking out!

Alpha Chi Omega Scholarships are available to college-level students of a variety of backgrounds. The scholarship award amounts vary, but most of the awards are anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000.

Most Alpha Chi Omega Scholarships are awarded based on:

• Academic Achievement

• Financial Need

• Chapter Involvement

• Community/Campus Involvement

For students who meet the criteria, these scholarships can be incredibly helpful. Many of them are sponsored by former members or other affiliates of Alpha Chi Omega who are taking steps to help ensure that the young college students in America today have the necessary skills to succeed.

At the Alpha Chi Omega foundation, there are many opportunities available for which you may qualify, but you simply need to submit one application to be considered for any of the scholarships listed on their site.

The deadline for applications each year is March 15.

For more information contact:

Betsy Retherford
Foundation Funds Coordinator
5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343
Phone 317-579-5050, Fax 317-579-5051

Leonardo Davinci.org is offering a scholarship that appeals to art students and supports their interest in the great masters of the past. This organization provides lots of information about the life and work of Leonardo Davinci and is full of interesting facts that some of Leo’s biggest fans may not even be aware of.

Interested in applying?

To be eligible, students must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university and be between the ages of 16 and 25. Students must also submit a 500-word essay that answers the following question:

“Of the countless accomplishments that Leonardo Da Vinci has made in the fields of art, science, mathematics, etc.., what do you believe is his most significant accomplishment? (Please be sure to outline in detail WHY you believe this is his greatest achievment.) ”

This is a $1500 award. The award covers any college related expenses including: books, tuition, room and board, and living expenses. The deadline for essay submissions is July 15, 2007.

Entries must include:

Winners will be contacted four-weeks after the scholarship deadline. Only one winner will be selected to receive the scholarship and only the winner will be contacted.