Posts Tagged ‘State’

Texas scholarship: Only whites need apply?

A Texas nonprofit group called the Former Majority Association for Equality is offering four $500 scholarships available only to white men. “If everyone else can find scholarships, why are we left out?” asks Colby Bohannan, a Texas State University student who helped form the organization. Hispanics now account for two-thirds of the population growth in [...]

Idaho teachers protest proposed overhaul

Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Boise, ID, United States (AHN) – Hundreds of teachers rallied across Idaho on Presidents’ Day to protest a bill that would make drastic changes in education, including investments in technology and cuts to teaching positions. Teachers, parents and students gathered in Boise, Twin Falls and other locations to call [...]

Israeli Supreme Court orders Jerusalem to equalize education

The Media Line Staff Jerusalem, Israel David E. Miller – Arab residents of Jerusalem on Tuesday welcomed an Israeli Supreme Court decision ordering the city to provide their children with public schools or pay the tuition of private schools, but they remained skeptical that City Hall would be able to carry out the ruling. The [...]

Bylanes of Srinagar Do Not Represent Whole of Kashmir

New Delhi – For the last three months the impression in the rest of India is that there is deep unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, and the State Government headed by Omar Abdullah and the Government of India are unable to control the situation. The impression is that the stone pelters of Srinagar, Sopore, and [...]

Gresham climber & friend rescued at Smith Rock State Park

Two men have been rescued from the Red Wall climbing area of Smith Rock State Park. View full post on Education Stories

Dudley thanks supporters after conceding gov race

PORTLAND, Ore. — Candidate Chris Dudley met the media to conced the race against John Kitzhaber outside of a Mexican restaurant in Lake Oswego Wednesday night after the tightest race for Oregon governor since 1956. Ballot projections from heavily-Democrat Multnomah County were coming in 3-1 for Kitzhaber, who overtook Dudley around 6 p.m. “I just [...]

Pennnsylvania’s Innovation Partnership Announces Receipt of $100,000 U.S. Small Business Administration Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Grant

HARRISBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Innovation Partnership was created to help PA’s small, high tech companies and researchers secure federal grant dollars such as SBIR and STTR grants. View full post on All Stories

SBA Awards Grants to 20 Universities and Organizations To Support R&D, Small Business Innovation

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Supporting programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted $100,000 awards to 20 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, and colleges and universities. Candidates were submitted by the governors of all 50 U.S. states and territories. The [...]

What You Should Know About College Grants

Due to the high cost of college tuition, higher education may be only a dream for some. However, most colleges recognize the financial need that most students have and are willing to provide scholarships and grants to those who qualify. For many, this can help them realize their dream of a college education. Below I [...]

State Grants For Minority Women

Women are eligible for a variety of state grants just for being female. And if you are a minority woman these grants are even more plentiful. In fact state grants can help these women tremendously in paying for business related costs, or even the start up costs of their own business.

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