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GENERAL INFO

Section	Financial Aid & Scholarship Toolbox Check out this Toolbox in Education World's Professional Development Section. Resources for Teachers and Administrators.
Reviews	College Is Possible - American Council on Education College Is Possible is devoted to helping families realize the dream of sending kids to college. Included are financial resources for parents, recommended middle and high school courses for students, and college selection resources. Much of the site is also available in Spanish. The College Board "Preparing, Inspiring, and Connecting Students to College and Opportunity." Herein lies a wealth of information about thousands of colleges across the country (in detail), admission criteria, statistics, etc. College Board also provides information about SAT courses, products and online registration, financial aid calculators, and even has a SAT "question of the day." To get to the college (or colleges) of your choice, you need to go through the process of picking a major, or a geography (among other options), and basically narrow the search until you find what you need. Access America for Students Access America for Students is a U.S. Government initiative to support students by providing easy electronic access to federal agencies and organizations. The site includes resources to help plan for college, find a career, and more.
Related Links	1999 Financial Aid For Students With Disabilities A comprehensive guide from HEATH Resource Center. Financial Aid Calculators - The College Board Use these simple calculators to help you plan for paying for college. These calculators are free. Any information you enter will remain confidential and secure.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Articles	Play Ball! Pro Teams Reach Out to Schools! From lesson plans to scholarships, local major- and minor-league baseball teams offer students more than just a fun day at the ballpark!
Reviews	Fastweb (Financial Aid Scholarship Search Through The Web) Use the Internet to help students find scholarships for college. Match each student's background, automatically, with eligibility requirements for scholarships from around the country and advise them about scholarship opportunities tailored to them. Links to 4,000 schools with information on admissions, financial aid and general information. An extremely valuable resource. Free.
Related Links	Scholarship Searches Portal to major scholarships search engines, minority and special scholarships, links to financial aid centers and general useful information. Mach 25 Scholarship Search The Mach25 database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion. Embark Scholarship Search Access a database of over one billion dollars in scholarship money. Explore school-specific, applicant-specific, merit-based and need-based scholarships. Fastaid Scholarship Search The World's largest and oldest private sector scholarship database. 20 years of Scholarship Research, Constantly updated. Athletic Scholarships General information for athletic scholarships, with links to national organizations. The Chalkboard: the Classroom Corporate Connection Easy search engine for scholarships in the U.S. and Canada. Search by subject, grade, and location. Woodrow Wilson International Center of Scholars Fellowships Find eligibility, application and program information about fellowships in the humanities and social sciences at this center in Washington, DC. The Center sponsors research, meetings, and publications on history, economics, politics, international relations, the environment, literature, art history, and many other areas. Nationally Coveted Scholarships Extensive list of links to scores of internationally prestigious scholarship funds and fellowships, including Rhodes, Fulbright, Sloan, Congressional and White House, National Science Foundation, National Merit, and others including some international scholarships and fellowships. Includes sections for women and minorities. Sallie Mae's Online Scholarship Service The Online Scholarship Service allows students to search the CASHE database for funding information from a variety of resources, including scholarships, fellowships, grants, work study, loan programs, tuition waivers, internships, competitions, and work co-operative programs. College Financial Aid Report Free report on how to beat the high cost of college, and save thousands of dollars by getting more college financial aid, scholarships and grants. "Get your free copy of the report that 'College Financial Aid Officers' don't want you to see." College Depot - Student Services EDUCATION DEPOT is a one stop Internet destination where parents, teachers, and students, anyone, can get information on just about anything concerned with education. From life insurance and annuities to help parents qualify for low-cost student loans and scholarships, to providing a forum for teachers to discuss and share ideas. Financial Resources for Minorities A list of agencies that sponsor graduate fellowships, scholarships and internships for minority students. MOLIS Scholarships/Fellowships (Minority) This search service provides information about scholarship opportunities for qualified minority applicants. 'Aha Punana Leo Native Hawaiian Higher Education Scholarships Scholarships targeted to Native Hawaiians. mailto: keola@leoki.uhh.hawaii.edu Ask the webmaster to email you info on scholarships. Women in Defense Through its HORIZONS Foundation WID supports candidates pursuing careers in national defense by providing mentoring activities and scholarships. National Research Council Fellowship Office (Graduate - PostDoc) The Fellowship Programs Unit administers predoctoral, dissertation, postdoctoral, and other fellowship programs for advanced study in research-based disciplines. The fellowships include the Ford Foundation Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences, the NASA Administrator's Fellowship Program, and the U.S. Department of Education OERI Visiting Scholar's Program. FEDIX: Federal Research and Education Opportunities Receive email alerts to federal funding opportunities for National Institutes of Health, Department of Agriculture, NASA, Department of Defense, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Office of Naval Research, and Agency for International Development. Includes scholarships. Imagine America Scholarship Program Use this database (the Virtual Career Guide) of more than 300 institutions participating in the 2000 Imagine America Scholarship program to choose one with your program-of-study interest or location interest. Rotary International Scholarships The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships, established in 1947. Since that time, more than 30,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today, the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately-funded international scholarships program. United Kingdom: Financial Support for Higher Education Students in 2000/2001 Government Booklet that covers all major areas for financial aid for students in the United Kingdom. King Faisal Foundation (Islamic) Established in 1976, the King Faisal Foundation is a global philanthropic organization inspired by Islamic values. Furthers academic and scientific knowledge through its education and award programs. International.

GRANTS

Reviews	The Chalkboard The purpose of The Chalkboard is to inform users about education materials and services provided by corporations. Users will find curriculum materials, lesson plans, equipment, and programs available in the United States and Canada. Additionally, the site has information on mentors, speakers, and workshops. Viewers can locate grants for educators and students, as well as tuition scholarships. Students or teachers looking for summer employment, co-op positions, or full-time jobs can find them here. Each section uses the same search engine format. Information can be viewed by subject, grade, and/or location. This is a great resource for teachers, students, and parents to use to make the most of corporate contributions to education.
Related Links	GrantsWeb Award winning mega-site for funding opportunities, grants, contracts and other funding opportunities. U.S Dept of Education, Grants information U.S. Department of Education's OCFO Web Server providing grant and contract information. Free Grants Inexpensive guide to millions of dollars of unclaimed grant money, including tips and references. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Megasite for finding and accessing all varieties of federal assistance. College Grants for Women List of contacts for college grants for women. College Grants for the Handicapped List of College Grants for the Handicapped

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