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An Interview with Professor Donald Elder: Benjamin Franklin- His Lasting Contributions

7.26.10 - Michael F. Shaughnessy - Benjamin Franklin still speaks to the American experience 220 years after he passed away. He was a man who used his talents to better himself, but also better humanity. Americans have always valued both qualities

An Interview with Susan Hallam: Music and it’s Impact and Importance

7.20.10 - Michael F. Shaughnessy - The academic year 2009-2010 has been the Year of Music in the UK. The book was written in part to celebrate the end of that year. We were also aware of the impending general election and the likelihood of budget cu

An Interview with Dr. Gabrielle Miller: Raising a Reader

6.29.10 - Michael F. Shaughnessy - I’ve been an educator all of my professional life, working with ‘at risk’ children of all ages—the vast majority of whom struggled with literacy. The longer I taught the more I wanted to know when, how, and why som

An Interview with Michael Webb: Early College Initiative

5.17.10 - Michael F. Shaughnessy - Early college is a bold approach to high school reform, based on the principle that academic rigor, combined with the opportunity to save time and money, is a powerful motivator for students to work hard and meet s

Hero Scholarship

Hero scholarship fund of Philadelphia is a college fund that is meant to help children of police and firefighters that are killed or completely disabled during the line of duty. This is an annual scholarship and the fund raising show started in 1955

College Scholarship—Types of College Grants

Investing in getting an education is one of the most important decisions an individual makes in his life. College education is especially important in this regard as it can help get the desired job and a salary that would adequately cover everyday e

First Generation Scholarship

First generation scholarship helps students pay their college expenses easily if they apply and win the scholarship money. This scholarship is for the student who is the first member of his immediate family.

International Scholarships—3 Simple Ways of Finding Them

Winning an international scholarship can be a multistage and arduous process. You must know all the modern techniques to identify, apply for and finally win the scholarship of your choice.

Scholarships for Minorities—How to Succeed

There are a number of scholarships available for minorities in various capacities. It is generally observed that the eligibility criteria for these scholarships are not as stringent as it is for other scholarships.

Military Tuition Assistance – Montgomery G.I. Bill – Post 9/11 G.I. Bill

I have heard people complain that the military and military families get a lot of things “for free.” Of course, this is far from true. I am the wife of a junior enlisted Navy sailor. My husband’s take home income is below the National Poverty Averag

Private Scholarships—Going Public with Private Opportunities | Scholarships or Grants

Private scholarships, as the name implies are offered by non-government sources like businesses, corporations, etc. If you are planning to enroll to a study program which has a hefty amount of fee, you will certainly be worried about how you are goi

All About Scholarship Money Available to International Students | Scholarships or Grants

Studying at an international college is a rewarding experience. Students who get the chance of studying in another country generally have access to more career opportunities and also have more diverse cultural experiences. The cost of studying in an