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The scholarship applications of some 380 children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Western Visayas, who have applied for education scholarship program, had been approved.

OWWA-National Capital Region (NCR) received the most number of applications with 700 approved applications followed by OWWA-RWO VI with 380 approved applications, while OWWA-RWO IX and XI received the least number of approved applications with each getting only 37 applicants

These government scholars in Region VI are among the 3,218 OFW children and other beneficiaries nationwide whose scholarship applications were approved nationwide.

In online news posted in the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), a total of 3,218 children and other beneficiaries of (OFWs) have applied to be scholars of the agency’s Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) for school year 2008-2009. » Read the rest of the entry..

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Association Also Opens Enrollment for 2008 Military Scholarship Program for Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is pleased to announce that 416 new military veterans will receive college scholarships from the Association’s program designed exclusively for those who have served honorably in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship Program offers returning veterans a chance to obtain a higher education and consequently broader life opportunities.

“We are extremely proud to add more than 400 military scholars to the Horatio Alger family. These remarkable veterans have fought to protect our country and should be given the opportunity for an education in return,” said Horatio Alger Association Executive Director Terrence J. Giroux. “As more and more Americans continue to serve, our program continues to grow.” » Read the rest of the entry..

The scholarship program recruitment teacher in events across Florida. Scholarship of Teach & Inspire program, support by ABCTE developed

As Florida continues to seek more teachers for high-need school districts, the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is hosting sixteen teacher recruitment events across Florida.

Florida faces a critical need for new teachers, especially in math, science and special education. At the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, Florida had 1,075 unfilled teaching positions. To help fill some teaching positions, ABCTE is hosting teacher recruitment events throughout the state where professionals can learn about becoming a teacher.

The events are free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about a new scholarship » Read the rest of the entry..

Scholarship Program for Caribbean hospitality employees, educators, and students wishing to pursue studies or professional development courses related to the tourism industry, Caribbean Hotel Foundation (CHF), the non-profit subsidiary of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), announced the launch of its 2008/2009.

This year, the Foundation introduces a new online mentoring resource for applicants. Sponsored by Virgin Holidays, the mentoring program facilitates a system through which past and current beneficiaries of the Foundation provide advice and encouragement to people considering applying for a scholarship or grant from CHAEF. “CHAEF mentors can harness their experience to help others to make more informed decisions about education and career prospects,” observed Jonathan Winfield, Responsible Business Executive at Virgin Holidays. Scholarship application forms, application guidelines, a list of mentors, and additional information about the CHA Education Foundation are now available on the CHF website at www.caribbeanhotelfoundation.org. » Read the rest of the entry..

16 awarded Canadian scholarships Career & Education, Andrew Holness, last Monday urged recipients of the first ever Jamaica/Okanagan College scholarships to lift the Jamaican flag high during their time at the Canadian institution.

“When you leave here, you leave as ambassadors,” Holness told the 16 scholarship recipients at the award ceremony held at the Hilton Kingston hotel. “When you graduate, your professors must say, ‘Let us get some more Jamaicans because they worked and because they deserve it’.”

Scholarship recipient Von Powell (right) collects his cheque from Education Minister Andrew Holness at the first ever Jamaica/Okanagan College awards. The occasion was the awards ceremony held at the Hilton Kingston Hotel last Monday. Powell was among the 16 Jamaican students who received scholarships to the Canadian institution. Looking on is Canadian deputy high commissioner, Robert Shaw. (Photo: Karl McLarty)

The students - selected from Brown’s Town, Knox, and Portmore community colleges - will pursue courses in areas such as Human Resources, Business, and Hospitality Management. » Read the rest of the entry..