We are all aware of the fact that education is not a cheap affair. The cost of living has also skyrocketed over the years, thereby making it very difficult for us to survive with a strict monthly budget. Scholarships are indeed a great life savior resource over here for the needy citizens of the country who find it extremely difficult to meet ends. Fortunately, there are great amount of scholarships available for deserving candidates to meet their present and future needs. Let’s have a look at some 2012 scholarships that can make life easier for you in the years to come.
The Pell Grants 2012 is a well known scholarship source for needy students. Basically, it’s a federal scholarship program that has helped millions of students over the years. The scholarships offered by Pell Grant are based on financial needs. All students who meet the basic criteria are required to fill the FALFA application to qualify for the scholarship. One can contact the Department of Education to gather more information about Pell Grants 2012 scholarships.
The Armstrong Foundation has been there for more than two decades now, and has donated over $30 million towards charitable causes. Currently, Armstrong Foundation is funding a four year scholarship for college students in 2012 for children of Armstrong employees. One can visit the official website of the foundation to seek more information about the requirements to qualify for the prestigious scholarship.
Besides this, the Americans College of Surgeons provides scholarships to pursuing surgeons based in international countries other than Canada and United States. The scholarship amount offered over here is $8000. It enables qualified candidates an opportunity to learn, attend and research activities in North America. There are certain qualifications and documentation required from one’s end to qualify for this International Guest Scholarship 2012. One can visit the concerned website over here to gain more information on this scholarship. http://www.facs.org/memberservices/igs.html
Children who are graduating from high school in 2012 can take advantage of the 2012 State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship program. Under this program, nearly 100 scholarships are offered each year. Dependents of State Farm agent qualify for this scholarship program. Even retirees can enjoy the scholarship privilege. Guardians and parents are supposed to fill out an application form given below before the set deadline to enroll their kid’s name for the scholarship. The link to the application form is given right here: https://programentry.nationalmerit.org/e/entry/step1.action;jsessionid=6110AC7AFCAC0EC79A9572676867532D
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