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From: Judy Arnold <>
Subject: Re: [ML] Child Labor
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:27:35 -0600
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When they are offered a scholarship from their second choice,
that gives them the opportunity
to talk to the first choice and ask for a scholarship explaining that
they would rather attend that school. If the first choice offers
a scholarship and it is not enough for the student to be able to
attend , I have seen them explain to the University and be allowed
a larger scholarship or a job at the school to make more etc.
All schools want the smartest kids. These will not only look
good for their future but also gives them smarter people who
will become alumni and donate to their school.
Judy


Maureen Crews wrote:
> I hope her school has already had her applying for scholarships. Many
> schools have deadlines Dec-Mar. for the major scholarships and lesser ones
> after those dates.
> I am so thankful we just learned my son was offered a $40, 000 ( 4
> year)scholarship from his 2nd choice school. Now keeping fingers crossed
> that first choice matches or betters the offer. Either way I am so grateful
> to know he is going to college.
>
> M
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> From: "Suzy McGrew Krol" <>
> To: <>; <>; <>
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [ML] Child Labor
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>> Sharon: If she's 4th in her class, she should be eligible for several
>> scholarships and similar kinds of assistance. Tell her to start
>> researching now at everything available. She needs to not only apply for
>> scholarships at the school, but to find out (and this takes research)
>> ANYTHING that's out there.
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>> There are civic groups, volunteer organizations, and many other such
>> groups that give scholarships. The opportunities really are extraordinary,
>> but it takes a lot of research. Some merely require an application, some
>> want an essay, others the student has to have a 'connection' to someone in
>> the particular group.
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>> One of my scholarships was a state scholarship from NJ. I think that
>> required that you attend a state college or university though, I can't
>> remember for sure. Another was Dollars for Scholars; I don't know if
>> they're still around. She should check with the governments on all levels:
>> city, county. Any religious groups. Do you have any relatives involved in
>> Pioneers (telephone company volunteer group) or the like? They give
>> scholarships every year, but you have to either work at the phone company
>> yourself or have a relative who does. (The scholarship from them paid for
>> most of my books, but every little bit helps.)That's just an example. Lots
>> of companies have affiliated programs that offer help. She should check
>> with GM, and the places where her parents are employed (and any other
>> relatives). Fire/Police departments, anything like that. Another place:
>> have her check with the local AAUW: we have a big scholarship program with
>> the local branch here in Knoxville, and I know that!
>> 's one of their focuses nationwide. Like Jelayne said, her guidance
>> counselor should be able to help her with this. That's a big part of the
>> guidance counselor's job. She needs to tell the guidance counselor that
>> she wants to know about EVERYTHING that's available and what the
>> requirements are, whether it be an application, an essay, a contest or a
>> challenge of some sort. Most of these aren't necessarily 'announced', but
>> they're there.
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>> She's already a step ahead not only with her class standing, but knowing
>> what she wants to do and where she wants to go to get there. Encourage
>> her, and remind her 'where there's a will, there's a way'. It seems she's
>> already headed in the right direction. I wish her the very best.
>>
>> Suzy
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From:
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>> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 5:32 PM
>> Subject: Re: [ML] Child Labor
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>> I tried talking her into The Ohio State branch in Mansfield. That way
>> she
>> could stay home for a year or two. She wants nothing to do with this.
>> She
>> will work but probably part time which she does now. She is 4th in her
>> class
>> of 300+ students so she will have some good scholarships coming her way.
>> Her
>> mom and dad are divorced so the money is tight. They won't be able to
>> help
>> much. We have found some grants, etc. so this helps. I'm afraid to see
>> the
>> bottom line. Our older grandchildren started out in Mansfield and the
>> 21 year
>> old is in Columbus now. She's going to be a lab tech. Our grandson is
>> a
>> freshman at The Ohio State branch and hasn't declared a major yet.
>> Their mom
>> is a high school Spanish teacher and is going for her master's degree
>> very
>> soon. All three of my kids went to college but only Jessica graduated
>> with a
>> full degree. The oldest granddaughter went in with several other
>> students who
>> are renting a house. She has a nice big bedroom and a place to eat.
>> Sharon
>> K.
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