Scholarship

International Center of Photography (ICP) and Leica Camera Announce the Leica Scholarship with the School at ICP

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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TEANECK, N.J., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center of Photography (ICP) and Leica Camera are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Leica Scholarship at ICP.

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  • TEANECK, N.J., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center of Photography (ICP) and Leica Camera are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Leica Scholarship at ICP.
  • The Leica Scholarship is designed to provide tuition support to a deserving student applying for a One-Year Certificate Program at ICP.
  • "The School at ICP is thrilled to partner with Leica in awarding the first ever Leica Scholarship to a gifted photographer, giving them the opportunity to realize their full potential through an ICP education.
  • "This partnership with the International Center of Photography reflects our unwavering dedication to fostering innovation in photography education for the next generation.

First Responders Children’s Foundation Invites Children of First Responders To Apply for Scholarships

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The program awards scholarships to children of first responders who are pursuing post-secondary education at college, trade school or post-graduate programs.

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  • The program awards scholarships to children of first responders who are pursuing post-secondary education at college, trade school or post-graduate programs.
  • The Scholarship Program, now in its 22nd year, provides financial assistance to children whose parent serves or has served as a first responder.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and achievements such as demonstrated leadership and volunteer activities benefiting the community.
  • The families of these brave heroes deserve our support, and we owe it to them to provide scholarships so that their children can reach their full potential,” said Jillian Crane, President and CEO of First Responders Children's Foundation.

Government of Canada invests in 7,700 world-class researchers and projects across the country

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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It will support the acquisition of the state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure needed by researchers to advance their discoveries and innovations.

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  • It will support the acquisition of the state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure needed by researchers to advance their discoveries and innovations.
  • The funding is distributed across the country through:
    The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program – awarding $191 million to 230 new and renewed chairholders at 50 institutions.
  • "Congratulations to top-tier researchers who will get a boost through this vital funding to take their projects to the next level.
  • CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions attract and retain researchers and provides support for the Canada Research Chairs Program.

Drax Partners with LSU to Support Sustainable Forestry, Renewable Energy

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MONROE, La., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon removals and renewable energy company Drax Group today announced a new partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU) to support students and research associated with sustainable forestry and renewable energy. The collaboration will allow LSU and Drax to help advance energy innovation on a global level, while building on LSU's legacy of sustainable forestry and innovative energy research.

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  • Through a pledge of $62,000, Drax will create a new scholarship fund, support existing funds, and become a sustaining member of LSU's Center for Energy Studies' endowment
    MONROE, La., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon removals and renewable energy company Drax Group today announced a new partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU) to support students and research associated with sustainable forestry and renewable energy.
  • The collaboration will allow LSU and Drax to help advance energy innovation on a global level, while building on LSU's legacy of sustainable forestry and innovative energy research.
  • Drax will also become a sustaining member of the LSU Center for Energy Studies' (CES) endowment through a separate donation of $7,000.
  • According to Jesse Downs, Senior Director, LSU Olinde Career Center, "LSU Students have boundless potential and are poised to be the renewable energy leaders of tomorrow.

Texas Cultural Trust Announces 2024 Class of Texas Young Masters

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Texas arts advocacy nonprofit Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT) and the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) announced today their 12th class of Texas Young Masters, a joint program designed to nurture rising young artists in Texas. Each recipient – 8th through 11th-grade students – will be awarded $10,000 in scholarship grants over the course of two years. The Trust will be honoring these fifteen young artists at their biennial Texas Young Masters celebration and awards show on April 16, 2024, at ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Texas arts advocacy nonprofit Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT) and the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) announced today their 12th class of Texas Young Masters, a joint program designed to nurture rising young artists in Texas.
  • The Trust will be honoring these fifteen young artists at their biennial Texas Young Masters celebration and awards show on April 16, 2024, at ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas.
  • "As part of our mission to spotlight artistic excellence in the state, the Texas Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Texas Young Masters and support these deserving, talented young artists."
  • "As part of our mission to spotlight artistic excellence in the state, the Texas Cultural Trust is thrilled to announce the 2024 class of Texas Young Masters and support these deserving, talented young artists.

Covanta Honored with Environmental Excellence Award by Virginia Water Environment Association

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Platinum Level Award for Environmental Excellence celebrates organizations that have strong environmental records that go above and beyond permitted requirements.

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  • The Platinum Level Award for Environmental Excellence celebrates organizations that have strong environmental records that go above and beyond permitted requirements.
  • "The Virginia Water Environment Association is pleased to award the VWEA Platinum Award to Covanta Alexandria/Arlington.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by the Virginia Water Environment Association for our ongoing efforts to promote environmental excellence and sustainability," said Alex Piscitelli, Area Operations Manager at Covanta.
  • The company's comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability aligns with the goals of the Virginia Water Environment Association and exemplifies its dedication to protecting and preserving the environment for future generations.

Acuity Insights closes 2023 with expansion into new higher education disciplines and new partnerships

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Over the years, Acuity Insights' Casper test has gained widespread recognition as a premier tool for assessing non-academic attributes in the admissions process.

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  • Over the years, Acuity Insights' Casper test has gained widespread recognition as a premier tool for assessing non-academic attributes in the admissions process.
  • Analytics, an education performance analytics solution for Health Professions programs, welcomed 5 new programs and over 2,000 new learners.
  • Diversifying Into New Higher Education Disciplines: Acuity entered new disciplines, including Business and Engineering in North America and Psychology in Australia.
  • "Our mission is to support higher education institutions in discovering holistic student potential, expanding access to higher education, and fostering success for both students and programs,” says Matt Holland, Acuity’s CEO.

The 12th Annual Joseph Chung Scholarship Awards Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Students

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Vancouver, BC, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joseph Chung Scholarship Fund, part of the philanthropy division at Primacorp Ventures Inc., awarded 201 students at its 12th annual Ceremony on Saturday, January 27.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joseph Chung Scholarship Fund, part of the philanthropy division at Primacorp Ventures Inc., awarded 201 students at its 12th annual Ceremony on Saturday, January 27.
  • A total of nearly $475,000 was given to scholarship recipients across the province to pursue post-secondary education.
  • Dr. Peter and Stephanie Chung established the Scholarship Fund in honour of their late son, Joseph, who died unexpectedly at 32.
  • As an inspiration for the students and everyone in the audience, the ceremony featured two former scholarship recipients who shared how the Joseph Chung Scholarship has shaped their lives and relationship with God.

Poll Everywhere Launches Attendance Management Feature to Automate Attendance Tracking and Boost Student Performance.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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“We're thrilled to announce the launch of Poll Everywhere’s highly anticipated Attendance Management feature.

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  • “We're thrilled to announce the launch of Poll Everywhere’s highly anticipated Attendance Management feature.
  • Poll Everywhere Attendance Management automates the process of tracking attendance by utilizing geolocation services, which results in more reliable records.
  • With Attendance Management, there is no need for time-consuming roll calls, seat charts, or attendance sheets.
  • “We are excited to receive feedback and continue to improve Poll Everywhere.”
    For more information on how to use Poll Everywhere Attendance Management, visit https://www.polleverywhere.com/attendance-management .

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Names 558 High Schoolers Semifinalists for College Scholarship

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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LANSDOWNE, Va., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that 558 high school seniors have been named semifinalists for the distinguished Cooke College Scholarship Program.

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  • LANSDOWNE, Va., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced that 558 high school seniors have been named semifinalists for the distinguished Cooke College Scholarship Program.
  • The Cooke College Scholarship provides Scholars with the opportunity to graduate with as little debt as possible.
  • This year's Cooke College Scholarship semifinalists were selected from the largest pool the Cooke Foundation has received to date.
  • The 2024 Cooke College Scholarship recipients will be announced in April.