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The Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids has established two annual scholarships for minority students pursuing degrees in nursing or rehabilitation therapy programs. Two scholarships of up to $17,500 each will be available for education-related expenses.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has created a scholarship program to attract students into careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books and room and board to a maximum of $7.500 per academic year. For additional information, contact MCC's counselor Jim Lucka by email or call him at (989) 328-1231. Contact Karen Stevens at ccs@montcalm.edu or call (989) 328-1231 for campus scholarship deadline.

The Flat River Community Players has established a $500 Flat River Community Players' Scholarship to facilitate the involvement of college students in theater. For additional information, contact Hilda Sorvari at (616) 794-3679.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting online applications for the National Security Education Program Boren Undergraduate Scholarships for study abroad. The scholarships provide funding for summer, semester, or year long study in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. national security, but are underrepresented in study abroad.

The National Scholars Honor Society grants scholarships to highly qualified achievers from all academic pursuits. Scholarship eligibility is determined for each new applicant at the time of acceptance into The National Scholars Honor Society. Members can apply online for The Benjamin Franklin Scholarship, $5000; The Alexander Bell Scholarship, $4000; The Abraham Lincoln Scholarship, $5000; and The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship, $5000. Scholarships are funded by private grants and membership fees.

The American Chemical Society awards over 100 scholarships to African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students pursuing undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences.

The Talbot's Charitable Foundation awards up to 55 scholarships to women currently resident in the United Stated who have earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 1993 and plan to enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarship is awarded to Kent County residents and range from $250 - $3,000 based on academics, financial need, a statement of aspirations and goals, and the applicant's community involvement.

In keeping with Coca-Cola's long standing commitment to post-secondary education, you could be eligible to receive one of 400 $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships to be awarded in 2008. Eligible applicants must be nominated by a college campus official, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have demonstrated academic success, have completed community service within the previous 12 months as validated by their college nominator, be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year institution, and not be children of Coca-Cola employees. Contact Karen Stevens at ccs@montcalm.edu or call (989) 328-1231 for on-campus scholarship deadline.

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JRF) raises funds for and awards scholarships annually to women thirty-five years of age and older who are pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate degree, or a first bachelor degree. Applicants must be low-income and fall within income guidelines. To learn more about the criteria for these scholarships, contact MCC's Counseling and Career Services Office in the Administration/Library Building or visit the Jeanette Rankin Foundation website.

The American Cancer Society College Scholarship is worth $1,000 toward tuition for Michigan resident with a history of cancer. The scholarship will be applied to an undergraduate degree from an accredited Michigan university, college or community college. For additional information, contact the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, College Scholarship Program, 1755 Abbey Road; East Lansing, MI 48823, or call 1-800-723-0360.

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship seeks to reward undergraduates with the commitment and potential to make significant contributions to the fields of environment, tribal health, or tribal governance. Scholarship recipients receive up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board, whichever is less. To learn more about the scholarship conditions, and nomination process visit the Morris K. Udall Foundation. Contact Karen Stevens at ccs@montcalm.edu or call (989) 328-1231 for on-campus scholarship deadline.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award approximately 30 scholarships worth up to $30,000 to outstanding students transferring to four-year colleges and universities in fall 2008. Each scholarship will cover a portion of the education costs, including tuition, living expenses, books, and other required fees. Visit the Foundation website to learn more about this prestigious scholarship. Contact Karen Stevens at ccs@montcalm.edu or call (989) 328-1231 for on-campus scholarship deadline.

The makers of Tylenol have donated $250,000 to the TYLENOL Scholarship Fund for students who are pursuing health related studies. Application deadline is May 15, 2008. Apply online at www.tylenol.com/scholarship (use access key TYNL).