Visit the Scholarship America Blog for inspiring stories, useful ideas, and a look at the trends influencing scholarships and financial aid across the country.
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Scholarship America's mission is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary education possible for all students -- and that mission is now more important than ever.
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Tell Us Your Scholarship Story!
Over the holiday season, Scholarship America was featured larger than life: the ad below was shown throughout November and December on the CBS Super Screen in New York City's Times Square!
Though its run is over, we still want to hear from you: check out the PSA, and then visit MyScholarshipStory.org to tell us your own personal scholarship story.
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Scholarship News & Events
Kaplan University Partners with Scholarship America to Provide Special Tuition Rates to Clients and Families
Kaplan University, a leading provider of online postsecondary education, has partnered with Scholarship America to provide our Scholarship Management Services clients and their families with reduced tuition rates on more than 100 academic programs offered by the University. The agreement will help make higher education more accessible for thousands of Americans. Read the full press release to learn more!
Scholarship America Annual Report Available Now
We are pleased to announce that "Building A Stronger Nation Through Education," the 2009 Scholarship America Annual Report, is now available. Just click on the cover to download a PDF version of the report, or contact us to inquire about obtaining print copies.
Scholarship America Seeking Permanent President & CEO
Scholarship America is currently being led by Interim President Mim Schreck, who is taking a leave of absence as Chair of the Board of Trustees to fill the position. We are pleased to be partnering with the Bridgespan Group's Nonprofit Executive Search Services to find a permanent President & CEO. Please visit the Position Description page to learn more.
Good Earth Cares: We Need Your Votes!
Between now and February 28, the folks at Good Earth Tea and Coffee have set up a unique challenge: they'll donate 50% of the profits from every package of Good Earth sold to charity. And they're letting you decide where! Just visit goodearthcares.com to cast a vote for Scholarship America; the three charities with the most votes by the end of February will receive the donations.
For more news, visit our Virtual Newsroom.
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USA Funds is a national sponsor of Scholarship America and its programs, and the premier sponsor of advanced technology for Scholarship Management Services. Visit their Web site to learn more.
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Scholarship America has been awarded a Four-Star ranking (the highest possible) for eight consecutive years by Charity Navigator, the nation's premier evaluator of non-profit fiscal health and responsibility. View our profile here.
Scholarship America has received an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy's Charity Watch.