Laura Secord Secondary School

The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was created by Dr. Alexander Sobel to support, empower, and encourage women in Washington pursuing education in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Washingtonian women interested in a career in a STEM field are welcome to apply for the $3,500 scholarship.The scholarship award is to be used toward tuition and educational expenses, including but...

SOAR Texas, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, seeks to mentor and support ‘first females,’ those young women who are the first in their family to pursue higher education or who have had to overcome significant challenges. Our goal is to provide scholarships opportunities and ongoing mentorship and relationship building.It is not enough for us to celebrate current successes. We have...

At the May Firm, we understand the importance of an education and just how difficult it can be to finance college these days. Robert May, our founding attorney here at the May Firm, was the first in his family to attend college! He’s incredibly appreciative of the opportunity he had to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for his undergraduate...

The Maisin Scholar Award is designed to support students in the San Francisco Unified School District who have demonstrated financial need and an interest in continuing their education. Each year, it provides 75 high school seniors with as much as $3,000 annually for up to four years so that they can achieve their dreams.The Maisin Scholars Program was established in...

Kids’ Chance of Virginia is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible.Student EligibilityAge 26 or younger at the time of the applicationChild who is a dependent...

Until recently, the idea that people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder could move their lives forward or even reintegrate into their communities was thought by many to be unrealistic and unobtainable. But with the advent of newer medications, lives have been transformed.However, medication is only the first step. The support of people and programs in the community is essential. Opening...