Paying for College | Dr. Patti Flint Women in Science Scholarship

September 1st, 2015 by

iStock_000009072536MediumFemale Arizona residents pursuing education in medicine or natural sciences will now have an additional opportunity for funding tuition: Patti Flint, MD, PC has announced the establishment of the Dr. Patti Flint Women in Science Scholarship. Designed to aid women following an educational and career path that is traditionally male-dominated, the Women in Science Scholarship offers financial support to women interested in the hard sciences.

“Science and medicine are not inherently gendered fields,” Dr. Flint emphasizes. “The status quo is already changing, and we need to continue encouraging our female engineers, scientists, and doctors.”

The submission period is open through November 01, 2015. Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application via the online form. The application process was designed to be as simple and accessible as possible, requiring only a letter of recommendation, basic personal and educational information, and responses to three short essay questions. Alternatively, applicants may choose to forgo the written essay questions and fulfill the requirement through a video application submitted via YouTube.

Both traditional and nontraditional students are invited to submit an application, and Dr. Flint wants to ensure the scholarship is open to those either attending university or community college within Arizona state.

Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee and the recipient will be chosen based on the adherence to guidelines and quality of submission. The recipient of the scholarship will receive $2,500 to be used toward tuition and educational expenses, awarded to the student in the form of a cash prize.

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Paying for College | Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

August 27th, 2015 by

Teenage girl texting and drivingFinding scholarships can sometimes be tough. We found one we think you might be interested in!

The Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship is provided by digitalresponsibility.org.

If you are a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level you can enter this scholarship contest. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

To apply, you must complete the application form on the website including a 140-character message about texting while driving. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about texting while driving.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2015 — which happens to be No Texting While Driving Day.

The 10 finalists are selected based on the content of the 140-character message in their initial application. The final winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.

The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Next Step Academy supports educating teens in the dangers of distracted driving. Take our Distracted Driving online course today and take the pledge!

 

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Paying for College | Social Media Scholarship

August 13th, 2015 by

education costsFinding scholarships can sometimes be tough. We found one we think you might be interested in!

Marketing Certified Students Leading Social Media Scholarship

Deadline: August 31st, 2015
Award: $1,000

Who Can Apply? The Social Media Scholarship is for students ages 16 – 25 who have maintained a 2.5 GPA or greater in the most recent year completed.

To be considered eligible for the Marketing Certified Social Media Scholarship you must:

1. Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on August 31st, 2015 and a citizen of the United States or Canada

2. Like Social Media Scholarships Facebook page.

3. Email a short essay explaining how you think social media would, from a future employment prospective, benefit your career. Explain in under 500 words how understanding social media would help you become more marketable to a potential employer. Clearly identify how it will benefit you and explain why you think you should be granted the Social Media Scholarship. Send your essay to: scholarship@marketingcertified.com.

4. Register your contact information on their website.

5. Complete the 50-question social media exam they send you with once you have completed your registration. The exam ensures that you are proficient in social media.

Interested in social media? Take Next Step Academy’s online course to learn more!

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College Student Lands Food Network Program

July 29th, 2015 by

codyWhen Niagara University student Cody Candelario, an aspiring chef majoring in luxury hospitality operations at the university’s esteemed College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, mounted his own social media marketing strategy, it landed him on this Sunday night’s episode of Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen.”

Cody, a native of Healdsburg, California, is presently spending the summer in a Niagara University internship at Hotel Belvedere in Bellagio, Italy on the shores of Lake Como. On weekends, he travels to learn about food preparation techniques at places like Cinque Terre, Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice. Cody will spend his senior year in Germany participating in Niagara’s dual-degree program with the International University of Applied Sciences in Bad Honnef, Germany.

The campaign to become a Food Network star began when student Cody started working at Carmelo’s, a restaurant in Lewiston, New York. As he started posting photos on Instagram to capture his culinary creations, others began to notice. In just a few months, he had developed connections with chefs, promoters and cooking labels. Soon, he was was contacted by a casting agent for the Food Network. In mid-December, Cody learned he made the cut for “Cutthroat Kitchen.”

The premise of “Cutthroat Kitchen” is four chefs are each given $25,000, which they may spend on supplies to either assist in their own preparation or on ways to sabotage the efforts of their opponents. After each cooking challenge is presented, the chefs have 60 seconds to gather ingredients from the pantry and regroup for an auction to bid on culinary curve balls, such as the exclusive use of an ingredient or not allowing opponents to taste dishes. A chef is eliminated after each of the three rounds, and the last competitor standing wins the money left in their personal bank.

“I’ve never liked the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?'” Cody said. “I have a loose set of goals I wish to accomplish, and a direction. In the next three years, I want to open a food truck. Then in the next five, a restaurant. I also want to be a sommelier, a hotel owner, a Food Network judge and a rock star.”

Does this sound like a great college/career experience? Find out more about Careers in the Culinary Arts and take Next Step Academy’s online course.

Article excerpted from a press release from Niagara University.

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Paying for College | Merit-Based Global Health Scholarship

July 8th, 2015 by

iStock_000005107511MediumIf you have some extra time before July 15th, the NurseJournal.org is awarding a Global Health Scholarship for online & campus-based education program.

One $3,000 merit-based scholarship is awarded every year and is available to anyone who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level, global health program in nursing, medicine or public health.

International students are welcome to apply if they are currently be enrolled in a qualified program. All military are welcome. Students who are participating in any type of Global Health program may qualify for this scholarship including nurses, public health workers and physicians.

Candidates who are interested must submit the formal application and essay. The essay is 800-1000 words and is submitted through the form online.

Deadline: July 15, 2015

Learn more about this scholarship at the Global Health Scholarship website.

> Wondering if a nursing or medical career is right for you? Take Next Step Academy’s quick online career courses to find out more!

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Paying for College | SGNA RN General Education Scholarship

June 30th, 2015 by

nursingStudents interested in nursing can apply for the SGNA RN General Education Scholarship (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates). This scholarship is for nursing students currently enrolled full-time for a minimum of one semester in an accredited nursing program. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

To apply, fill out the application and submit it no later than July 31, 2015, along with a short essay, a letter of recommendation and a transcript of any coursework you have already completed.

The recipient will be notified in October, and the funds will be awarded after the winner successfully completes the fall term.

> Learn more about careers in nursing with this quick online course from Next Step Academy.

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Paying for College | Alice Madden Barton Scholarship

May 27th, 2015 by

iStock_000035253458Students interested in cosmetology or barbering as a career can apply for the Alice Madden Barton Scholarship program. These scholarships can be used at any cosmetology or barbering school.

The scholarships are awarded to applicants who can demonstrate a passion for the craft and dedication to developing their skills.

The deadlines for the current application period is June 30, 2015.

Apply for this scholarship at the Great Clips scholarship website.

> Learn more about careers in Beauty with this quick online course from Next Step Academy.

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Land Your Dream Career in College

May 20th, 2015 by

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Land Your Dream Career in College” by 
Tori Randolph Terhune and Betsy A. Hays gives college students 11 steps to become an expert in their field, get involved in and out of the classroom, network, and use new media.

The authors additionally discuss the importance of students cultivating behaviors such as strong communication skills, politeness, honesty, time management, prioritization, integrity, professionalism, goal setting, clarity, and organizational skills (all topics Next Step Academy believes to be incredibly important!). These steps and behaviors are critical for landing that job and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop professionally while in school.

Because Next Step Academy is such a believer in the essential life skills for career success, we whole-heartedly believe that this book (and books like it), are an important tool in transferring what you learn in an education setting into a successful career.

We have a copy of “Land Your Dream Career in College” and we want to give it to one of you!

Fill out the Rafflecopter app below for your chance to win. Each action you take in the app will give you a chance to win the book.

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No purchase necessary. Enter the Land Your Dream Career in College Giveaway before 11:59 p.m. (ET) on 6/12/15. One winner will be chosen shortly afterward and announced the week of 6/15/15. The winner must respond to the email he or she receives in order to claim his or her prize. Any prize winner not responding by 7/15/15 will forfeit his/her prize. Entries will only be accepted through the Rafflecopter application and before the deadline date. 

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Restaurant Scholarships

May 12th, 2015 by

Chefs preparing breakfastThe National Restaurant Association lists student scholarships for those interested in pursuing a career in food services.

They offer a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who want an education and a career in the foodservice industry, starting at $2,500 per award.

In 2014, the NRAEF awarded over $1 million in scholarships.

The 2015 scholarship application process will close soon, with many scholarships ending on May 27, 2015. Take a look at the variety of scholarships available and the diverse range of career paths you can take in the restaurant industry — the possibilities are endless.

You can access these scholarships in one place on the National Restaurant Association website.

Many scholarships give preference to location, so also check the state-by-state scholarships listing.

Best of luck to those who apply!

> Looking for more information about restaurant and hospitality careers or majors? Take our online course in Restaurant Management or Culinary Arts

 

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Best and worst entry-level jobs

May 7th, 2015 by

Business TalksWith graduation season nearly upon us, the personal finance website WalletHub recently released its 2015 Entry-Level Jobs Report, which takes stock of the first-timer employment landscape by comparing 109 different types of entry-level positions based on 11 key metrics ranging from starting salaries to industry growth rate.

Here are the best and worst jobs according to the report:

Best Entry-Level Jobs
1. Training Specialist
2. Web Applications Developer
3. Network Engineer
4. Attorney
5. Environmental Engineer
6. Software Engineer
7. Designer – Web
8. Information Security Analyst
9. Financial Analyst
10. Programmer

Worst Entry-Level Jobs
100. Welder
101. Building Inspector
102. Policy Processing Clerk
103. Electronics Assembler
104. Boilermaker
105. Claims Processing Clerk
106. Consumer Loan Servicing Clerk
107. Refinery Operator
108. Sheetmetal Mechanic
109. Floor Assembler

Some of the highlights from the survey:

• Certified occupational therapist assistants are expected to see the most job growth by 2022 (42.6%).

• While web application developers, web designers, software and network engineers, and programmers are all among the 10 Best Entry-Level Jobs, computer operators have the grimmest outlook, interestingly enough – with 17% of jobs in the field projected to be cut by 2022.

For the full report, please visit Wallet Hub.

> To explore career options, visit Next Step Academy’s free online career courses.

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