This article is part of a series in scholarship and grant research. Students can empower themselves with a starting point to find information about funding sources for academic goals.
For anyone who needs money for school whether you are pursuing a associate, bachelors or graduate degree program. It is never too late to start looking for money to fund your education! Many students are aware of financial aid and a few are fortunate enough to qualify for scholarships. Those who receive neither pay for college out of pocket.
Some sources of financial support can be found in tuition in reimbursement, which employers and unions reimburse you the money spent on tuition. Check with your employer and union get the criteria and deadlines to register. Keep in mind that failing grades or incomplete will not be reimbursed. Students can also check with their community for grants and scholarship at their temple, church, chamber of commerce, social organizations for the library.
For the serious students, who are interested in their academic and professional careers will consider doing independent research. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to take charge your academic career. By thinking of your education in a professional sense you will impart your work ethic, resources, critical thinking and standards of excellence. Now that you are focused and committed there is a place for you to begin your research for grants and scholarships.
The Foundation Center has offices in New York, San Francisco, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. Their mission is “to strengthen the non profit sector by advancing knowledge of U.S. philanthropy “ The Foundation Center” is a national registry and library of profit and non profit organizations that provides funds for grants, awards, and endorsements. They are the ultimate source for professional grant writers and those looking to start a non profit organization.
The Foundation Center also offers classes and certification, some of which are at no cost to you. Hosting a plethora of comprehensive data bases you can find a grant to fit any profile. You just have to do the research! Be prepared to visit at least three times to research and become oriented with their resources and sign up for their on site classes. The research engines are loaded with information on the organization, trustees, email, application information, limitation, URL and types of support to other special databases. Their funding is not limited to students looking for money but writers, artists, performers looking to fund a project or those interested in securing seed money for fiscal support.
Make sure you bring the following when you decide to commit to your research by carrying a USB flash drive, change to make copies and a positive attitude. In this global market with dwindling fiscal support funding sources are becoming more discretionary in their contributions. The CRA (Community Reinvestment Act ) does insure that corporations do give back to communities and you can begin with researching how corporations do so by contacting their community relations or public relations department. For more information on The Foundation Center you call 212-620-4230 or visit at 79 Fifth Avenue ( at 16th Street), 2nd floor, NY, NY or go on line at www.foundationcenter.org
For the Professional Student Looking for Money
By J. Wesley Beeks
For anyone who needs money for school whether you are pursuing a associate, bachelors or graduate degree program. It is never too late to start looking for money to fund your education! Many students are aware of financial aid and a few are fortunate enough to qualify for scholarships. Those who receive neither pay for college out of pocket.
Some sources of financial support can be found in tuition in reimbursement, which employers and unions reimburse you the money spent on tuition. Check with your employer and union get the criteria and deadlines to register. Keep in mind that failing grades or incomplete will not be reimbursed. Students can also check with their community for grants and scholarship at their temple, church, chamber of commerce, social organizations for the library.
For the serious students, who are interested in their academic and professional careers will consider doing independent research. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to take charge your academic career. By thinking of your education in a professional sense you will impart your work ethic, resources, critical thinking and standards of excellence. Now that you are focused and committed there is a place for you to begin your research for grants and scholarships.
The Foundation Center has offices in New York, San Francisco, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. Their mission is “to strengthen the non profit sector by advancing knowledge of U.S. philanthropy “ The Foundation Center” is a national registry and library of profit and non profit organizations that provides funds for grants, awards, and endorsements. They are the ultimate source for professional grant writers and those looking to start a non profit organization.
The Foundation Center also offers classes and certification, some of which are at no cost to you. Hosting a plethora of comprehensive data bases you can find a grant to fit any profile. You just have to do the research! Be prepared to visit at least three times to research and become oriented with their resources and sign up for their on site classes. The research engines are loaded with information on the organization, trustees, email, application information, limitation, URL and types of support to other special databases. Their funding is not limited to students looking for money but writers, artists, performers looking to fund a project or those interested in securing seed money for fiscal support.
Make sure you bring the following when you decide to commit to your research by carrying a USB flash drive, change to make copies and a positive attitude. In this global market with dwindling fiscal support funding sources are becoming more discretionary in their contributions. The CRA (Community Reinvestment Act ) does insure that corporations do give back to communities and you can begin with researching how corporations do so by contacting their community relations or public relations department. For more information on The Foundation Center you call 212-620-4230 or visit at 79 Fifth Avenue ( at 16th Street), 2nd floor, NY, NY or go on line at www.foundationcenter.org
