Scholarship For Mothers Program Across the US

The education efforts of the administration have encouraged a great number of students to attend college once more and this includes the mothers.

The President of the US has offered the scholarship for mothers program to qualified mothers who are determined to finish a degree or course. You can use the money for pursuing your degree at a local university or even online.

Perhaps this may the best time to answer your needs. For many years, you've given your all to your family's needs and now, you should give yourself more time and finish your college education. If you live in Wyoming, there is a program there called the CLIMB, and it is for single mothers who want to finish a college degree.

The only ways to increase the salaries of working moms are by pursuing higher education. If you are an undergraduate, you can't demand for a higher salary.

Things will change greatly if you're able to graduate.
Aside from CLIMB, you can also find scholarship programs offered by Sunshine Lady Foundation and the Raise the Nation.

If you have been existing student loans that are still unpaid, the latter can provide the needed assistance to pay off the student loans and at the same time receive initial funding for your education. The former is suitable for battered women who could overcome their biggest struggles in life and have decided to pursue higher education.

The Ford Opportunity Program also awards 52 undergraduates single parents with $11,261 annually that can be used when they are attending college in Oregon. If you live in Arkansas, there are several scholarship providers there such as the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship. For those who plan to pursue college in Illinois, there is a scholarship program there called the Mother Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship programs may vary in terms, amount, and eligibility requirements. Federal grants and scholarships are available across the US while other scholarship providers are limited to the local colleges and universities only. Inquire about the scholarship for the mother program available in your state and file an application. Don't miss this chance to uplift your status.

Mind of a Champion

How many times did you hear a true champion speak with doubt? How many times did you hear a boxer say, "It will be a tough fight, we will just have to wait until Saturday and see how it all works out"? Never, because doubt will knock you out before you even begin.

The athletes that are remembered are always those that performed memorably during times of pressure. I say memorably because they could be remembered for choking or rising to the occasion. Anyone who has played competitive sports knows that there is a different feeling during a play-off game, but as with all things in life, that by itself is not a bad thing, it is all in the way you handle it.

People are disturbed not by things but by the view they take of them-- Epictetus 200AD

If you let self-doubt enter your mind, anxiety is sure to grow. Once you start to doubt whether you are capable of winning you're on your way to disaster because the mind can only hold one thought at a time. You are either thinking of winning, and visualizing what winning will be like, or you are worrying about what happens if you don't win. You can only hold one picture at a time. Sure some athletes waver back and forth, but at any given time you can only be holding one thought.

What the mind sees, feels, and thinks, it works towards. The mind needs to be given direction and then it works towards making that given destination a reality. The mind is constantly working towards results, the trouble is what directions are we giving the mind. When you learn how to control your mind, greatness is achievable. Learning how to think like a winner is the first step towards becoming a winner.

To Become a champion, you must first look and act like a champion. -- Muhammad Ali

Some people say you cannot control what comes into your mind. I believe with the proper training… you can. Regardless of whether or not you can or cannot control what enters your mind, you can definitely control how long you hold any thought that does enter your mind. If a seagull decides to have a bowel movement while flying overhead, you cannot exactly control that… but you sure the heck can control how quickly you clean yourself off.

It is the same with your mind. When a negative thought enters, clean it out with a flood of positive images. Focus on what you want, not on what you don't want. Focus on winning, not on not losing. Begin to daydream, make this daydream the ideal outcome. Not what you will settle for, but what would be perfect.

It's not what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you are not. -- Denis Waitley
 

A Unique Scholarship Search

So you don't think that a college education is "your thing"? What is your thing? Do you like to cook, play video games, collect stamps, or skateboard? Believe it or not there are fields of study and scholarships available to people with such interests.

Where do you begin a scholarship search to fund the study of skateboarding? Well, everyone is aware of athletic scholarships, and over the years these have evolved to accommodate the wide range of athletic clubs, events, teams and leagues that have begun to appear in colleges and universities throughout the country. For skateboard athletes there is the Patrick Kerr Skateboard scholarship.

Named in memory of an honor student and "skateboard activist", the group works to aid skateboarders in pursuing their career goals through the granting of scholarship funds. A student who would like to try for one of the scholarships will need to submit an essay describing how skateboarding has been a positive influence in their life. They will also need to prove their involvement in supporting and participating in skateboarding in their community. This can bring a student anywhere from one to five thousand dollars in scholarship money.

Skateboarding isn't your sport of choice? How about bowling? This is a sport that also requires a specific set of well developed skills. It is also a rapidly growing sport and many students grow up participating in a local league, or they join one in high school or college. The United States Bowling Congress currently makes more than six million dollars available to their members through a handful of programs, awards and prizes. Currently there are dozens of colleges and universities sponsoring NCAA bowling teams, and they can offer these athletic scholarships to prospective students who also happen to be dedicated bowlers.

Don't have the skills, but you love the sport? Well, there is a scholarship program for a golf enthusiast who may not have a great deal of golfing skills. The Evans Scholars Foundation makes scholarships available to experienced golf caddies. The recipients receive an astonishing amount of support from the Foundation - including full tuition and housing expenses if they attend a school in their home states of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Not athletic? That's just fine too. There are currently scholarships for people who are left handed, or who are vegetarians, for those "Trekkies" who study the Klingon language, even some funding for duck calling enthusiasts. Clearly a college education isn't limited to a specific number of fields or degree programs.

There are millions of jobs and career paths available in the world, and these unusual scholarships attempt to support and encourage students to continue their academic careers - no matter what their specific field of study will be. A successful scholarship search will look at a student's unique interests and skills and may turn up a rare opportunity for college money.

Reasons to Make the University of Oregon Your College of Choice

Although I graduated from the University of Oregon and went back there to complete my Master's Degree, that isn't the main reason I encourage young people to become students there. The truth is, there are a number of good reasons to choose The University of Oregon, and I would like to share some of them here.

1. Location and a few things the University of Oregon has to offer
The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, a city of just over 100,000 people about 100 miles south of Portland, Oregon's largest city. The climate is moderate with very few days a year of freezing weather and very few days of extremely hot weather. Ocean beaches are a little more than an hour away and the mountain lakes are about the same distance in the opposite direction. I-5, a major freeway runs along the eastern side of the city making the University one of the most accessible colleges in the state.

The city of Eugene is an active community which provides something for everyone. If you are the outdoor type, Eugene is noted for its many miles of bicycle paths, especially the scenic ones along the banks of the beautiful Willamette River.
During the year, running is often spotlighted, as Eugene claims to be the Running Capital of The

World. The Olympic Trials for track and field were held at the University last summer, so that title may be more than just wishful thinking.
Art shows and music festivals abound. The Hult Center for Performing Arts in downtown Eugene has something going on every day of the week, and people come from all over the states (and a few nearby states) to attend the annual Bach Festival there.

Eugene offers great restaurants to suit every imaginable taste.

Lane Community College, an excellent Junior College is located just outside the city and offers a wide program of technical courses as well as college transfer classes for those who prefer to start their college education in a smaller institution. (See link to Lane Community College website for further information.)

Each fall, the Eugene Celebration draws huge crowds who turn out, rain or shine to elect that year's Slug Queen---a rather dubious honor, but it is all in good fun. The festival continues with many other activities to capture the minds of those who are not interested in Slug royalty and it is an experience that is guaranteed to leave you looking forward to next year's festival.

There are two major hospitals in the area, and health care is readily available in almost every part of the city. An award winning newspaper, The Eugene Register Guard, effectively covers the news, both local and national.

2. A bit about the University of Oregon's program, faculty, and size
Well-known for its excellence, the University of Oregon offers professional programs such as journalism, education, law, performing arts, music, architecture, planning and public policy. It is a major liberal arts and sciences university and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best colleges not just once but several times.

The faculty at the University of Oregon is outstanding, often drawing notable scholars who have taught at the best colleges in the entire nation. Student enrollment for 2010 is expected to be approximately 21,000.

According to the University's website, 7 governors of the state of Oregon have been elected 7 from among University of Oregon graduates; two faculty members have been Nobel Prize winners, ten have been Pulitzer Prize winners, 19 have been Rhodes scholars, and 129 faculty members have been Fulbright scholars. Many other faculty members are also recipients of various illustrious awards.
The University of Oregon has been recognized as having a larger percentage of its students join the Peace Corp than any other college in the nation. More than 2000 of its graduates have joined.

3. Tuition fees and student housing for 2010
In today's economic climate, tuition costs are become a very important consideration when choosing a college. The University of Oregon is about equal to other state colleges of the same size falls where college costs are concerned. Tuition for fall 2010 is estimated at about $7428, with another $1050 for books and supplies. Students who will need financial aid or scholarships are urged to visit their website to see what is currently available.

It is hard to estimate the cost of housing as so much depends on whether a student plans to live in a college dorm, share an apartment or house off campus with a friend, or live with his or her own family members.

Upscale dorms and apartments in the immediate campus area are available for those who can afford them, but there are also many rentals off campus. Unless you have relatives you plan to stay with in the area, your best bet is to get in touch with the campus housing director who can help you match your needs with what is available at any given time.

4. Transportation around the campus and town
The University of Oregon is not closed to traffic as so many colleges are these days, but it can be difficult at times to find a parking space. Students can apply for parking stickers, but the parking areas fill up quickly as they operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If possible, students are advised to use alternate transportation such as bicycles, or the public transit system which has bus stops at most corners throughout the campus area.

The public transit system is far reaching, even going to a number of nearby towns so travel around the area is fairly easy. Tokens can be purchased by students at a discounted price, and a printed schedule is available so riders can plan ahead of time for bus arrival and departure times, transfers, and routes that may not be running after certain hours at night or on holidays.

5. Sports
Autzen Stadium, the University's football facility, has been recognized as being one of the top ten in the whole United States and ground has just recently been broken for a new multi-million dollar basketball facility. The University of Oregon Track and Field program is known not only all over the United States, but world-wide.

Outstanding athletes such as Olympian runner, Steve Prefontaine, NFL stars Joey Harrington, Alkili Smith, and Dan Fouts, track star, Alberto Salazar, and many, many more have all been University of Oregon students. Nike CEO, Phil Knight, has been and still is very active in promoting and contributing to the sports program at the University of Oregon.

The University of Oregon does not concentrate on just one particular sport, but offers fifteen different sports programs for men and women. Unlike many other colleges, the sports program at the University of Oregon is not only self supporting, but it contributes approximately 5 million dollars yearly to academic programs in other areas of the University.

6. Churches
Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located, has many churches to choose from, as well as two Bible colleges within commuting distance. In fact, North West Christian University adjoins the University of Oregon so that would be easy to enroll in classes from both schools at the same time. Eugene Bible College, affiliated with Bible Standard Churches, is only a short drive from the downtown area.

There are even more great reasons for choosing the University of Oregon as the perfect place to continue your post high school education, but those provided above should be enough to convince you to give it a second, and maybe even a third look. A link to the University of Oregon website follows so that you can study its programs in more depth to determine whether or not it is really the best match for you.

Oregon's Generous Scholarships And Grants

It seems politically, Oregon splits almost evenly into two different factions. The western half is more bohemian and liberal, while the eastern side is more rural and conservative. Yet both sides agree on education. The Beehive State is packed with all manners of scholarships for deserving students.

To help administer is the Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC). It has become a one-stop shop for many of the scholarships within the state private, public, or other. The OSAC requires a student to also apply for its state Opportunity and the federal Pell Grant. It can add thousands of supplemental dollars, too.

One of the broadest is the Ford Family Scholarship Program. It's actually three scholarships and a grant, designed to cover a number of different needs, from undergraduate to Doctorate. T he first is the Scholars Program. In 2010, it awarded 120 different students anywhere from $1,000 to $25,000 in renewable scholarships/fellowships. Freshmen averaged just short of $7,000.

Single parents should pay particular attention to the Ford Opportunity Scholarship. If they meet the Foundation's need and academic criteria, 35 students also get $1,000 to $25,000 a year. The ReStart Program is for students who had to drop out for one reason or another. The money provided here is given to help them get back into college. Finally, there is the Sons & Daughters plan; it awards up to $3,000 for two-year students and $5,000 for four-year students.

Another group with a number of plans is the American Legion. All four programs the Oregon Auxiliary offers are for high school graduates who are the children of war veterans, both alive and deceased. All require a FAFSA form, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and completing an essay. They include the General Grant, which awards $1,500; the National President's Scholarship, $1,000 or $500; Nurse's Scholarship, which awards $1,000 to nursing students; the Spirit of Youth, which goes to female auxiliary members and goes up to $1,000.

For students planning STEM careers, there is the Oregon Space Grant Undergraduate Scholar Program. It's an array of plans depending on what school, the field of study, need, and grades. Scholarships can go to as much as a renewable $2,000 a year. Post-graduates should look out for the Graduate Student Award. It is open to students of education, social work, environmental, or public service. They must attend an in-state program. It will provide $500 a year to those who meet the qualifications.
Another clearing house is the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships (OCF). Like the OSAC, it administers a number of scholarships; some say as many as several hundred of them. While the awards at the OCF may not be as large as the OSAC, they can add up, particularly in these current times of constantly escalating education costs.