The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...

For additional information contact: Mrs. Rosamond L. Pariseau, 703-428-0035 or rosie@aerhq.org or the
Army Emergency Relief, MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund, 200 Stovall Street RM 5N13, Alexandria, VA
22332-0600
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
www.marine-scholars.org
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation supported by volunteers. The
foundation provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to sons and daughters of current or former
U.S. Marines in their pursuit of higher education.
Who is eligible to apply? The son or daughter of a active duty or reserve U.S. Marine. U.S. Marine who has
received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or was killed while serving the Corp. Active duty or
reserve U.S. Corpsman who served with the U.S. Marines.
The grandchild of the following: U.S. Marine who served in the 4th Marine Division during WWII. A marine
who served in the 6th Marine Division or a U.S. Marine who served in the 31 Gray Ghost Squadron. A high
school graduate, registered as an undergraduate student at an accredited institution and eligible applicants from
families with a maximum adjusted gross income of $61,000. or less.
How are the scholarships awarded? All applicants must complete the FAFSA application . Scholarships are
targeted at eligible applicants from families with a maximum adjusted gross income of $61,000. or less.
Application process: First time applicants must submit a 300 word essay on the following question. What is the
most valuable lesson you have learned and who was responsible for teaching it? Sign and date your essay and
submit application also.
When can I apply for this scholarship? Graduating high school seniors, application submission deadline, March
1, 2007 – notification by April 16, 2007. All other students, application submission deadline, April 15, 2007
notification by July 15, 2007. Applications are available to download from the website or call 1-800-292-7777
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Education is offering the Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship program for the third
year, which President Bush announced on January 21, 2002. The program was established in commemoration
of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and has contributions to civil and human rights in America. Under this
initiative, continuing juniors, seniors, or graduate students are eligible to apply for an eight week, paid
internship in the United States Department of Education Washington, DC.
Up to ten outstanding undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in education policy or public policy
and administration will be selected to participate in the program this summer.
Students must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program and
have plans to register for the fall semester. Students can be from any field of study. NOTE: Graduating
baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral students who are not enrolled and continuing their education in the academic
semester following the summer internship are not “continuing students” and are not eligible for this program.
Students must be in good academic standing (academic transcripts required). Two academic references will also
be a required part of the student’s application.
For further information, application materials and recruitment announcement open from December 13 2004
and remain available through January 21, 2005 , on the Federal job information websites are: www.ed.gov; or
www.usajobs.opm.gov; and www.studentjobs.gov .
• MENSA Education and Research Foundation Scholarships