PGMS Scholarship

Each year the PGMS scholarship committee awards monetary scholarships to students in horticulture or related fields. Applicants must be at least in their first year of college or may be recently graduated from high school (within the calendar year).

The top recipient will also have the opportunity to attend the GIE+Expo in Louisville in the autumn. PGMS will pay for the scholarship recipients’ conference registration and a travel allowance as well.

As we interact with the professionals of tomorrow in the work place and on campus, this is a great member benefit to promote PGMS and professionalism in our industry.

*Scholarship application deadline is January 1.

All applicants must submit the following by mail to PGMS:

1. The completed scholarship application. Download the application form.
2. A cover letter. Typed. Please include introduction, educational and professional goals, and intent for use of scholarship funds.
3. A current resume. Typed. Please include past employment history, awards, and certificates earned.
4. College or school transcripts.
5. Two (2) letters of recommendation. These should be from an instructor, employer, etc.
6. A letter from the PGMS member who is sponsoring the applicant.
All applications will be judged on completion and presentation of total criteria. Winners will be notified by February 17.

* Scholarships are for those applicants studying landscape and grounds management, turf management, irrigation technology, or a closely related field.

Source : http://pgms.org/about-us-2/education/pgms-scholarship/

Coca-Cola First Generation Last Mile Scholarship Program

Central Washington University has received a grant for $100,000 from The Coca-Cola Foundation to establish the Coca-Cola First Generation Last Mile Scholarship Program.

The program will provide 10 students with $5,000 in scholarship support during their junior year and, if they maintain a 3.0 GPA and make progress toward degree, an additional $5,000 during their senior year.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2015

To be eligible to apply for the Coca-Cola First Generation Last Mile Scholarship students must:

- Be entering or in their junior year at the time of application and have completed between 90 and 120 credits toward degree.
- Be the first person in their immediate family to attend college or university [Immediate family is defined as parents and siblings].
- Be enrolled as a full time student [12 or more credits for undergraduates].
- Have and maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA in all classes.
- Demonstrate financial need.

Source : http://www.cwu.edu/scholarships/Coca-ColaFirstGeneration

Max Planck Luxembourg PhD scholarships (2016)

The Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for International, European and Regulatory Procedural Law offers a limited number of PhD scholarships for foreign scholars to support their research stay at the Institute for up to twelve months.

Eligibility
Scholarships are offered to PhD students who plan to undertake research at the Institute within the Institute’s areas of research, i.e. international dispute resolution and comparative procedural law.

Deadline for applications : 15 September 2015 

Grant and benefits
The scholarship is paid in monthly installments of € 1500.
Selected scholars will be offered a working place in the library reading room of the Institute and will have the opportunity to participate in the regular scientific events and other activities of the Institute.

Source : http://www.esil-sedi.eu/node/993

LFSA Limited Scholarship Program

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA ‘LFSA’ STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
The Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona ‘LFSA’ has established a scholarship program to assist
residents of Southern Arizona affected by Lupus who want to pursue a higher level education. This
includes: Southern Arizona two-year or four-year College, or a vocational or technical institution.
Candidates must be directly/indirectly affected by Lupus which currently impedes their ability to pursue a higher academic education/technical or vocational career. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
The LFSA Scholarship Award’s eligibility is for a maximum of two (2) years and provides a maximum of $1500 per semester OR a maximum of $3000 per year to be paid directly to a qualified institution. Each chosen candidate must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA to maintain eligibility for each concurrent semester for the duration of the scholarship program.

LFSA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ELIGIBILITY:
    1. High school senior or graduate, who plans to enroll in undergraduate study at an accredited
vocational-technical school or a two- or four-year college for the upcoming academic year or
duration of vocational study.
OR
If employed, be in good standing with your current employer, seeking undergraduate study at
an accredited vocational or technical school, or two- or four-year college for the upcoming
academic year.
OR
Seeking graduate hours to complete academia to further career.
    2. Either be a diagnosed Lupus patient, or financially impacted by someone who has Lupus.
Verification of diagnosis, or relationship with responsible Lupus patient is required for eligibility.
   3. Proof of residence in the State of Arizona, counties of Pima, Santa Cruz, and Pinal as we serve
the Southern Arizona Lupus community.

LFSA AWARDS
If selected as a recipient, the candidate will rewarded $1500 per semester if attending a two- or fouryear
program, or a maximum of $3000 per annum if attending a vocational or technical school. Awards
are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year for the maximum two-year
eligibility.

APPLICATION
Interested students must complete an application and mail/email to LFSA. Any transcripts can be
mailed, emailed, faxed to LFSA – Attention Scholarship Program. If sealed transcripts are required, LFSA will cover the cost of such documentation during the review process. Applicants will receive
acknowledgement of receipt of their application. If not notified within three weeks, please contact
LFSA. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as
completely as possible

PCC Submission Deadlines : Spring 2016 Session: November 1, 2015

Source: http://www.lupus-az.org/lfsa-limited-scholarship-program/

Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/ apply from 3 August until 3 November 2015.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.

There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2016/2017 academic cycle. These scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.

Speaking on the launch of this new round of applications, Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, likened a Chevening Scholarship to a badge of honour bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated that they possess the qualities to become highly influential global leaders.

'Not only do award recipients receive a first-rate UK education, through Chevening they join a vibrant community of Chevening Alumni, Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff, UK universities, and partner organisations,' he said. 'Chevening Award recipients will draw on and contribute to this community for the rest of their lives. I am delighted to announce the opening of the 2016/2017 competition for Chevening Scholarships. I strongly encourage emerging and established leaders to make an application – it may be the best decision you ever make.’

Whilst on award in the UK, Chevening Scholars are exposed to all aspects of UK life. Chevening Programme Manager, Nyssa Lee-Woolf, spoke about why the Chevening Scholarships programme is unique and unrivalled in its offering.

‘As well as an unparalleled academic experience, Chevening Scholars enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of events and opportunities designed to introduce them to the UK, its history, institutions, customs, and people,' she said. 'Scholars could take in the breath-taking views of the Scottish Highlands, come face to face with Britain’s heritage and history in its stately homes and castles, or debate diplomacy and international policy at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.‘

Further information about eligibility, courses, and the application process can be found on the apply page.

Source : http://www.chevening.org/

John Kounis Scholarship

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched a new scholarship to honor John Kounis, the editor and cofounder of Pilot Getaways, who died suddenly in his home in Glendale, California, on July 13. 

The John Kounis Flight Training Scholarship is a part of AOPA's Flight Training Scholarship program, which launched in 2011 to help student pilots with the cost of learning to fly. The program is a part of AOPA's Flight Training Student Retention Initiative, which aims to grow the pilot population. This year, AOPA will award 25 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $12,000.

Applications for this year's scholarships are due on August 9 and winners will be announced on October 2.

The eligibility requirements for applicants are very open. Basically any U.S. citizen or permanent resident over the age of 16 who has a passion for aviation is qualified.

The first John Kounis Flight Training Scholarship will be awarded in 2016.

Source : http://www.flyingmag.com/training/learn-fly/aopa-introduces-john-kounis-scholarship

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program

The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program awards college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation. Forty (40) $3,500 scholarships will be awarded each academic year. To date, the scholarship program has awarded over $500,000 in scholarship money to childhood cancer survivors across the country. The NCCS is deeply grateful to the BNSF Railway Foundation, the Energizer Charitable Trust, and the Englehardt Family Foundation for their generous support of the program.

The scholarship application period is from January – March of each calendar year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be:

• A childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade or anaplastic brain tumor
• A citizen of the United States living within the country and attending school in the U.S.
• Accepted into a post-secondary school in the Fall

Source : http://www.thenccs.org/scholarship

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

 The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM and STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. NSF also encourages undergraduate seniors to apply.

Application Deadline(s) (received by 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time):
• October 26, 2015 - Geosciences; Life Sciences
• October 27, 2015 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Engineering; Materials Research
• October 29, 2015 - Psychology; Social Sciences; STEM Education and Learning
• October 30, 2015 - Chemistry; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy

Source : http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15597/nsf15597.htm