Student financial aid

Application Period Now Open for the 2024 Game Changers Scholarship presented by The Kroger Foundation and Always® Brand

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. In its third year, 23 scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to underrepresented female students pursuing a business, science, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate. The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today announced the application period for its 2024 Game Changers Scholarship is now open.
  • The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.
  • The Game Changers platform was developed by Kroger and P&G to champion women in sports, business and education.
  • Additionally, we remain dedicated to advancing the Game Changers Women's Leadership Program and the Game Changers Scholarship Program."

Dr. Miyashiro, Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District, Receives 2023 Inclusive Leader Award for K-12 Education

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Friday, May 19, 2023

EL CAJON, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cajon Valley Union School District is delighted to announce that Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent of CVUSD, has been honored as the recipient of GlobalMindED's prestigious 2023 Inclusive Leader Award for K-12 Education.

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  • EL CAJON, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cajon Valley Union School District is delighted to announce that Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent of CVUSD, has been honored as the recipient of GlobalMindED's prestigious 2023 Inclusive Leader Award for K-12 Education.
  • Dr. Miyashiro's visionary approach to education has brought about transformative changes in Cajon Valley Union School District.
  • By implementing innovative programs and initiatives, Dr. Miyashiro has consistently advocated for inclusive practices that have positively impacted the lives of countless students and their families.
  • The reason we have--and continue to--disrupt the status quo is precisely the leadership of our unions and incredible School Board.

Kroger and P&G Open Applications for the 2023 Game Changers Scholarship presented by The Kroger Foundation and Always® Brand

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

CINCINNATI, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today announced the application period for its 2023 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. In its second year, 23 scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to diverse female students pursuing a business-related, sciences, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate. The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.

Key Points: 
  • The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.
  • "We were overwhelmed with the response to the Game Changers Scholarship in its inaugural year," said Kate Meyer, vice president, Kroger Health & Beauty Care.
  • The Game Changers platform was developed by Kroger and P&G to champion women in sports, business and education.
  • In addition, we will continue to fuel the future of the Game Changers Women's Leadership Program and the Game Changers Scholarship Program."

Kantner Foundation, Inc., Announces 2021 Kantner Foundation Scholarship Winners

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kantner Foundation, Inc., an IRS Section 501(c)(3) private foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated high potential for future success and who have met the qualifications set forth by the Foundation.

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  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Kantner Foundation, Inc., an IRS Section 501(c)(3) private foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated high potential for future success and who have met the qualifications set forth by the Foundation.
  • Sam Silverman, president of the Kantner Foundation, noted that this was a particularly competitive year, and extended his congratulations to the successful applicants.
  • He further encouraged students to apply for the scholarship next year: "The Kantner Foundation board of trustees and I look forward to receiving more applications from the talented students throughout Florida in 2022."
  • The Kantner Foundation is one of a select few private foundations in the country whose scholarship application and review process is completely online.

Budget 2021 measures under new Canada Student Financial Assistance program begin August 1st

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Friday, July 30, 2021

These measures included the historic Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which provided income support to over 700,000 students last summer and the creation of over 300,000 youth and student employment opportunities since the start of the pandemic.

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  • These measures included the historic Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which provided income support to over 700,000 students last summer and the creation of over 300,000 youth and student employment opportunities since the start of the pandemic.
  • Under the new Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program), students will have access to direct financial support through the form of Canada Student Grants (CSG), Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans, making it easier for them as well as recent graduates to pay off their student debt.
  • Looking to the future, Budget 2021 will make post-secondary financial supports more accessible over the long term.
  • Provinces and territories that do not currently participate in the CFSA program will continue to receive equivalent compensation from the Government of Canada for their own student financial assistance programs that offer comparable benefits to the CFSA program.

Annual Scholarships for The University of British Columbia Created in Honor of Ryan Principal Sandra Cawley

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, announced that the annual Sandra Cawley Awards in Education, Nursing, and Social Work for Indigenous Students have been approved by The University of British Columbia (UBC) Senate Board in honor of Ryan Principal and Regional Leader Sandra Cawley .

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, announced that the annual Sandra Cawley Awards in Education, Nursing, and Social Work for Indigenous Students have been approved by The University of British Columbia (UBC) Senate Board in honor of Ryan Principal and Regional Leader Sandra Cawley .
  • These awards are given as annual scholarships worth $5,000 each, through a gift from the Y.P.
  • The first awarding of these scholarships will be available for the 2021/2022 winter academic session.
  • Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Sandra Cawley, for the tremendous honor of having a foundation created under her name to provide annual scholarships to students for years to come, said Ryan President of Canadian Operations Garry Round .

Regent Education Partners with Ocelot to Extend its Continuum of Student Care

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Examples of initial questions supported through this integration include the most-asked financial aid questions, "What is the status of my financial aid award?"

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  • Examples of initial questions supported through this integration include the most-asked financial aid questions, "What is the status of my financial aid award?"
  • Through this partnership, mutual Ocelot and Regent clients will achieve benefits for both students and their institutions.
  • Regent Education is a leading provider of SaaS solutions that simplify the financial aid process for higher education institutions offering traditional and nontraditional enrollment models.
  • Regent offers a suite of solutions encompassing the automation of financial aid management, verification processes, student financial planning, and state financial aid application.

Half of Students Not Attending College This Fall Would Have Pursued Further Education if They Had Received Adequate Financial Aid, Survey Finds

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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  • Notably, it concluded that among recent public high school graduates, half of those who are not attending college or enrolling in a career and technical education (CTE) program would have attended if they had received adequate financial aid.
  • Seven in ten students who received scholarships or grants said it was a deciding factor in their ability to enroll in college or a CTE program.
  • In addition to examining students' need for financial aid, the survey explored their access to necessary financial aid information including guidance counselors, financial aid counselors or online/print resources.
  • Insights include:
    Disparities in access to financial aid information resources may have impacted students' decisions to pursue higher education.

International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Names 2021 Starfish Award Recipient

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Through an annual corporate giving initiative called the Starfish Campaign, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) recognizes organizations in Middle Tennessee and beyond that are committed to making a real difference in people's lives.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Through an annual corporate giving initiative called the Starfish Campaign, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) recognizes organizations in Middle Tennessee and beyond that are committed to making a real difference in people's lives.
  • Visit applyISTS.com/about/Community to learn more about the Starfish Campaign and view a list of past recipients.
  • About International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)
    Founded in 1985, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. provides comprehensive management of educational assistance programs, including scholarships, grants, loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
  • Carissa Miller, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), 6157773735, [email protected]
    SOURCE International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)

Red River Charitable Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF), a 501(c)3 supporting veterans and students, today announced the recipients of its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) scholarships.

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  • Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF), a 501(c)3 supporting veterans and students, today announced the recipients of its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) scholarships.
  • It is a privilege to support these exceptional students, get to know what drives them and learn about the goals and vision they have for their futures, said Dan McGee, Red River COO.
  • Students are encouraged to pursue internships and full time careers at Red River as they work through their collegiate studies.
  • For more information on the Red River Charitable Foundation, please visit https://redriver.com/philanthropy .