The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
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<strong>of</strong> 3.25; be a woman; and be a citizen <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States. Recipients <strong>of</strong> past awards may apply for future<br />
financial assistance.<br />
Fields <strong>of</strong> Study: <strong>The</strong> Foundation focuses on <strong>the</strong> <strong>following</strong> preferred fields <strong>of</strong> study for awarding <strong>scholarships</strong>:<br />
security studies, military his<strong>to</strong>ry, government relations, engineering, computer science, physics, ma<strong>the</strong>matics,<br />
business (as it relates <strong>to</strong> national security or defense), law (as it relates <strong>to</strong> national security or defense),<br />
international relations, political science, economics. O<strong>the</strong>rs will be considered if <strong>the</strong> applicant can successfully<br />
demonstrate relevance <strong>to</strong> a career in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> national security or defense.<br />
Selection Criteria : Awards will be based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national<br />
security activities, field <strong>of</strong> study, work experience, statements <strong>of</strong> objectives, recommendations, and financial<br />
need. Awards are made without regard <strong>to</strong> race, creed, color, or religion. HORIZONS reserves <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> revise,<br />
suspend, or discontinue this program without notice.<br />
Deadline, Application, Notification: Completed applications, essays, recommendations, and transcripts must be<br />
received no later than November 1 if applying for assistance for <strong>the</strong> <strong>following</strong> Spring semester and no later than<br />
July 1 if applying for assistance for <strong>the</strong> <strong>following</strong> Fall semester.<br />
Application: Download and view <strong>the</strong> application (PDF) Detailed instructions are filling out <strong>the</strong> application are<br />
available<br />
Send application packages <strong>to</strong>: HORIZONS Foundation, c/o National Defense Industrial Association, 2111<br />
Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arling<strong>to</strong>n, VA 22201-3061. Voice mail: (703) 247-2552; FAX: (703) 527-6945<br />
• LULAC (League <strong>of</strong> United Latin American Citizens) – GE Scholarship<br />
This program is run solely through <strong>the</strong> LNESC national <strong>of</strong>fice. Qualified applicants are chosen through a very<br />
rigorous selection process by members <strong>of</strong> LNESC’s scholarship committee. Only those preparing <strong>to</strong> enter <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
sophomore year at an accredited institution and having declared majors in Business or Engineering are eligible.<br />
Applications are due July 15<br />
Click here <strong>to</strong> download now!<br />
• National Society <strong>of</strong> Public Accounts (NSPA) Scholarship Foundation<br />
http://www.nsacct.org/index.asp<br />
• New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC) Scholarship Program<br />
www.neebc.org<br />
This unique scholarship program is <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>the</strong> New England Employee Benefits Council <strong>to</strong> full-time<br />
students, undergraduate and graduate. <strong>The</strong> NEEBC primary function is <strong>to</strong> advance knowledge and education<br />
about issues in <strong>the</strong> employee benefits field. <strong>The</strong> intent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scholarship is <strong>to</strong> encourage students <strong>to</strong> consider <strong>the</strong><br />
employee benefits field for career opportunities. Interested students should be considering careers in such areas<br />
as: Health Care Program Design; Pension Plan Design; Pension Plan Design, Implementation or<br />
Administration; Retirement Strategies; ERISA and Legal Aspects <strong>of</strong> Employee Benefits; Work/Life Programs;<br />
Health Risk Management; Institutional investing <strong>of</strong> Retirement Savings; Multi-employer Plans; Workers<br />
Compensation; Actuarial and Underwriting Analysis; and Employee Benefits Communications.<br />
<strong>The</strong> NEEBC Scholarship Program will issue an annual award <strong>of</strong> up <strong>to</strong> $5,000. supplementing o<strong>the</strong>r formal<br />
programs, but will not exceed <strong>the</strong> annual tuition fee and on-campus college room and board charges. <strong>The</strong><br />
Awards will be renewed annually for <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> time normally required <strong>to</strong> earn a degree, but will in no<br />
instance exceed four years.<br />
Awards will be based on demonstrated educational performance and benefit career aspirations and goals. Some<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> criteria for determining awards are: specific benefit-related study, activities and goals; school and<br />
community activities; work experience; future potential and academic performance.