Scholarshipzone

Being in college usually means two things: you're really busy and you don't have any extra cash. So when a free weekend finally rolls around and you've got a Saturday afternoon to breathe, how do you find something to do without heading into the sunless recesses of debt? The answer is to take advantage of what you've got. Consider these tips.…

You're finally a college student - free, in charge of your own classes, sleeping schedule and even meals. So first thing's first - make sure you've got the classes you want and at least one that's outside your comfort zone. College is first and foremost about education. You're not paying all that money just to live in tiny dorms and eat pizza, after all.…

On May 14th, Elija Jenkins - a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona - received the first Shane Figueroa Memorial Scholarship, honoring the late police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2008.
Figueroa had been with the Phoenix Police Department for more than two years when he was hit by a drunk driver en route to a domestic-violence call.…

Bill and Melinda Gates, no strangers to philanthropy, annually award scholarships to 1,000 American students through the Gates Millenium Scholarship Program. The scholarships are good throughout four years at the school of that student's choice. It's a pretty amazing deal, as Thuy Hang Tran - a high school graduate from Dekalb County, Georgia - knows.
Thuy Hang Tran is one of fourteen students in the county to receive the Gates Millenium Scholarship.…

The president of the Jetta Operating Company has endowed a scholarship of $120,000 to Texas A&M, funded through the Texas A&M Foundation in the Von Gonten Scholars Program, which helps support and provide financial aid for college engineering students.
President Gregory A. Bird, who graduated A&M in 1982 and is also the owner of Jetta Operating, commented that with graduates in such high demand the petroleum industry needs more educated and advanced workers.…

As you progress through high school, you've probably started thinking more deeply about the prospect of attending college - in particular, how you're going to afford rising tuition costs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average annual tuition at a four-year college was nearly $33,000 during the 2009-2010 school year. Here are some tips on places to search for scholarship opportunities to make college more affordable.…

While gaining a well-rounded education and exploring new academic territory is an important and exciting aspect of the college experience, the next four years of your life should also mark the start of a gainful career path. College tuition is already at the most expensive point it has even been, and it's climbing steadily every year - meaning you'll need a decent job in addition to scholarships in order to afford your degree.…

If you've enjoyed the freedom of owning your own car all throughout high school, the thought of leaving it behind in college might seem overwhelming. Before you decide to bring your vehicle with you to school, you should know a few basic facts about undergraduate car ownership.
It's expensive
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average cost of attending a four-year college in the 2009-2010 school year was approximately $33,000 - not cheap.…

Individuals who have a knowledge of what it takes to stay in shape and maintain a healthy level of fitness might want to consider entering the workforce as an athletic trainer. This field is growing quickly, meaning more job opportunities are popping up for prospective workers.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that by 2018, approximately 22,000 people will be employed in this field compared to the 16,300 working in this sector in 2008.…

If you're interested in going back to school to earn a degree and increase your income, it's a good idea to look for industries that are currently improving. Growth in a particular sector can be a key indicator that you're likely to find a job after graduation.
One industry that is growing at a rapid rate is the skincare sector. Specialists in this field are finding it more easy to nab jobs as the economy caters to their skills.…