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Are you interested in creating works of art through a medium that is versatile, tactile and often a fun mess? If so Beginning Ceramics Art 120 may be just for you! click on the link above to see a sample of what happens in class.

“What are you, nuts”! That is the response I expected when I announced to my family and friends that I had made the decision to go to college. Why- you ask- would that be the reaction? The reason is simple. I am a 48 year old, single mother of two teenage girls who has been in the work force for the last 30 years. I was pleasantly surprised when the reactions were really positive. One of my older sisters even asked me, “So you finally figured out what you want to be when you grow up?” I laughed and replied, “Who said anything about growing up?”

For those of you, like me, who are returning to school after such a long gap, I feel your pain! The anxiety, stress and sheer terror was mind numbing, and that was just getting through registration. Having not been in school for 30 years, I needed to take an assessment test for math. I found this out 5 minutes before I actually took the test. I went to the testing center, and began the test. When the first question popped up, I panicked and said to myself, “What the bleep does that mean?” OMG, what did I get myself into!! I calmed myself, and finished the test. Hey! Who knew, I actually tested into Math 99, which after all is better than 98. (more…)

Maryland Space Grant Consortium
2011-2012 Scholarship Application

The Maryland Space Grant Consortium was established in 1989 under NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.

One of the goals of the Maryland Space Grant Consortium is to offer financial support to Maryland residents or graduates of Maryland high schools who are enrolling as an undergraduate student in an affiliate institution who otherwise might not be able to attend college and who wish to pursue a career in math, science, engineering, or technology, that is related to aerospace or will lead to an aerospace career. (more…)

$24,000 in 24 hours

$1,000 Scholarship Each Hour for 24 Hours on April 26, 2011!
Join the Decision Day All-Nighter! Submit a review on Hagerstown Community College between April 1st & April 27th for a chance at a $1,000 scholarship.  StudentAdvisor.com is a Washington Post Company.

How to Enter:

1. Submit a review of HCC between April 1st and April 27th. Write an honest review on HCC and help high school seniors decide where to go. Quality Counts!
2. Join our 24-hour Decision Day All-Nighter! Starting April 26th at noon ET the StudentAdvisor team select the 24 best-written reviews. One winner will be announced LIVE each hour on the StudentAdvisor home page to receive $1,000 scholarship.

To apply and see contest rules click on the following link: http://www.studentadvisor.com/decision-day-scholarships

For any other questions call Editor in Chief Dean Tsouvalas at 781-683-3312.

Two types of scholarships available

Morris Frock American Legion Auxiliary Unit 42 is accepting applications for scholarships for its Past Presidents Parley and Education program scholarships for 2011.  Anyone pursuing a college education in either the health care field, education or other fields of study may apply.

The completed application, along with an essay of 300 words or less titled “What a Career in the Health Care Field or Education in other Fields of Study Means to Me,” along with three letters of reference and most recent grades transcripts must be postmarked no later than May 1.

To obtain an application for the education/other field of study scholarships, call Betty Getz at 301-393-5496. To obtain an application for the health care field scholarship, call Linda Caudell at 301-790-3566.

$6,000 in scholarships are currently available for three deserving students!

WyzAnt Tutoring, is offering to college-bound students, as well as current college students up to the junior level.  This year, the contest features $6,000 in total scholarship awards. WyzAnt is a nationwide tutoring service with tutors all across the country, including over 120 in the Hagerstown area.  Once you have written your essay, you can outreach through social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to ask people to vote for your essay.

Your essay must be in by May 1, 2011! Winners will be announced June 15, 2011.  You can find additional information about the scholarship contest at (www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/).

For more informatio ncontact Jane Patton at 877-999-2681 ext. 439

Accepting applications until Thursday, May 6, 5 pm ET. Don’t wait until the last minute to:

• Read and save a copy of the Application and Program Guidance (PDF - 286 KB)
• Submit your On-line Application
• Download, complete and fax or mail your Supplemental Forms (PDF – 234 KB) and required documentation

Questions? CallCenter@hrsa.gov or 1-800-221-9393 (TTY: 1-877-897-9910) weekdays (except Federal holidays) 9 am to 5 pm ET.

The Nursing Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of registered nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities by helping needy students complete their registered nurse training. In exchange for the scholarship, upon graduation, the newly minted nurses work at these types of facilities for at least 2 years.

Nursing Scholars fulfilling their service commitment receive a competitive salary and benefits package, which they negotiate directly with the employing facility.

Applications are accepted once each year, beginning in March or April and ending in April or May. Applicants selected to receive the scholarship are notified by postal letter no later than the end of July.

Benefits

In exchange for at least 2 years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays

• tuition
• required fees
• other reasonable costs, including required books, clinical supplies, laboratory expenses, etc.
• monthly stipend ($1,326 for the 2010-2011 school year)
• more about scholarship benefits
• more about fulfilling the service obligation

Eligible Applicants

• U.S. citizens or nationals (permanent residents are not eligible)
• enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited school of nursing in a professional registered nurse program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma)
• begin classes for the Fall term on or after July 1 and no later than September 30
• free from any Federal judgment liens
• free from existing service commitments
• not delinquent on a Federal debt
• more about applicant eligibility

Selection Criteria

Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate nursing program.

We estimate that 500 applicants will be selected to receive the scholarship in FY 2010 and that all or most will be from the first funding preference group:

• have a zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the Student Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) and
• are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate nursing program as full-time students
• more about funding preferences

Today’s guest writer is Jonathan Whitcraft. He is pursuing an A.A. in English and is a contributing reader for the Hedgeapple as well as an English tutor at HCC. He has a B.A. in Philosophy from the College of Charleston.

Journal Entry – Jan. 24th to Feb. 12th, 2011

Jan. 24th – I’m going to bed now after a long day of pumping anti-“Tunisia uprising” information through the Egypt Radio Television Union. I hope all is well in the morning. I need my rest. I think I feel a slight tickle in the back of my throat.

Jan. 25th – So, I woke up today, expecting to have a regular, back-to-normal, kind of day. You know, tweaking the institutional system to prolong my presidency, imprisoning a few political opposition figures and young activists without trial; all in the name of Emergency Law. When a staff member informed me that the “Tunisia uprising” had inspired a few protests here in Egypt. I’ve ordered my faithful servants in the Police Department to take care of it. Those guys are good. I should be able to sleep tonight with no more worries. (more…)

$1,000 Scholarship Available for Students in a Medical-Related Field

Applications are now being accepted for the Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship awards $1,000 to a Maryland High School or College student who is a first-generation college student, and attending or will attend a Maryland college or medical school with a major in a medical-related field.

For more information or to apply for the scholarship, go to: http://www.cemsfund.com.

Applications can be submitted online, via e-mail or via U.S. Mail.  Deadline for application submission is February 25, 2011.

$3,000 Scholarship Available

The Angie M. Houtz Memorial Scholarship Fund rewards students attending a Maryland public University or College.  The Scholarship Fund honors Angie Houtz, a victim of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon.

Angie served the United States Navy as a civilian intelligence analyst and was a victim at the Pentagon that tragic Tuesday morning.  An exceptional individual and a great contributor to the community her absence is felt by many.

Angie’s sisters and friends created this scholarship as a tribute to her devotion to and enthusiasm for education and community service.

During her university years Angie spent many hours tutoring elementary school children and fellow college students.  A recipient of scholarships herself, Angie earned a B.A. in English with minors in sociology and writing from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1996.  After graduation, she began her career working for the Navy.  Angie continued her generous community service beyond her college years and she generously delivered food and clothing to the homeless population in DC.  Were Angie still with us today, she would still be helping other.  Her kind and gentle spirit touched everyone who met her.

Each year the fund awards at least one $3000 scholarship to a well-deserving student who exhibits dedication to both community service and academic achievement.

The fund is supported by tax deductible donations and several fundraisers throughout the year.

You can find the scholarship application online at www.theangiefund.com