Scholarship Opportunities

The 2010-2011 Women of Tomorrow Scholarship Application process is now open. For this school year, WOT Scholarship Applications must be postmarked or received by FEBRUARY 25, 2011. Scholarships range from one-time non-renewable cash scholarships to 60 credits at Miami Dade College, 60 and 120 credit scholarships to any state of Florida community college or univeristy, nursing scholarships from Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) and Broward Health (BH) and several scholarships at our partner academic insitutions including Keiser University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, St. Thomas University and Miami International University of Art & Design.

WOT Scholarship Applicants must:

Be an enrolled participant in WOT for at least THREE (3) years to be eligible for cash scholarships; however, the WOT Scholarship Committee reserves the right to make exceptions under extraordinary circumstances;
Expect to graduate from one of the participating public high schools in the WOT program or receive a GED;
Maintain perfect attendance (NO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES) in the WOT program;
Have legal status to live and work in the United States;
Submit a COMPLETE scholarship application by the deadline;
Upon request, complete an interview with the scholarship committee.

All WOT Scholarship Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA and if eligible, to apply for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Free Application for Federal Student Aid - www.fafsa.ed.gov Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program- www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf

The Experiment in International Living (EIL)

The Experiment in International Living (EIL) offers challenging three-five week summer abroad programs for high school students. The founding program of the Vermont-based non-profit organization World Learning Inc., EIL summer programs combine a cross-cultural orientation and homestay with a focus on cultural immersion and thematic exploration. Themes EIL programs explore include: language training, ecology, community service, regional issues, theatre, the arts, cooking, sustainable development/fair trade, and/or photography. EIL has partnered with Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program to nominate talented and motivated students to be considered for Outbound Ambassador EIL scholarships each cycle. Over the last seventy-four summers, Experiment in International Living programs have broken new ground in cross-cultural education for high school students. Experiment programs challenge participants to develop a deeper understanding of how to communicate across cultural, national, racial, and linguistic borders while engaging in the day-to-day life of another culture. Requirements and Expectations Due to the intellectually and experientially challenging nature of The Experiment in International Living program, we are looking for highly motivated and talented young men and women.

As a result, we consider the following;

Ambassador applicants must be current sophomores or juniors in high school.
Students should be in high academic standing at their respective schools.
Students who are active members of their school community. Scholarship participants must bring something special to the group. In the past, participants have been athletes, poets, actors, musicians, etc.
They have also been active in student government, community service, and/or school clubs.

Note: Only French and Spanish speaking countries have language prerequisites. Collaborative Goals Thank you for working with us to connect talented young people with enriching summer programs. We value the partnership with you and our nationwide network of youth mentoring organizations and schools. You are vitally important in our goal to reach deserving young people each and every summer. We look to your for guidance and support throughout the application process, selection phase, pre-program preparation, and post-program communication.

We look to your expertise and enthusiasm in the following ways:

Identify and nominate top students to apply for Experiment programs.
Mentor students throughout the application process if they have any questions or concerns and make sure they are submitting complete applications.
If you cannot answer questions about the application process or program, please encourage students or their parents to contact us directly.
Be available to answer any questions about applicants from your mentoring organization or school. If you are not the appropriate contact person, please let us know with whom we should connect.
Be available or contact us in the pre-departure phase if students have any questions about preparing for their journey (i.e. questions about passports, visas, health guidelines, etc).
In some cases, work with us post-program to communicate with students about submitting any post-program essays or participating in any post-program events.

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact Chris Frantz or Annie Thompson with any questions:

Chris Frantz
The Experiment in International Living
PO Box 676 Kipling Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676
Email: chris.frantz@worldlearning.org
Tel: 802.258.3446
Cell: 802-258-1014
Annie Thompson
Email: annie.thompson@worldlearning.org
Tel: 802.258.3447.

Visit www.experimentinternational.org for more information.

Other Scholarship Opportunities for Higher Education:

Aqua Foundation For Women - AFW Scholarship

IT Women Scholarship - IT Women College Scholarships

United College Negro Fund - www.uncf.org

Miami Dade Community Action Agency Scholarships - www.miamidade.gov/CAA/

Through the Looking Glass - for students with Parents with Disabilities - www.lookingglass.org

Best Buy Scholarships - www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/scholarship.htm

Kathryn Menke Miller Community Service Scholarship - www.jlmiami.org/projects-current.php

Dade Community Foundation Scholarships - Scholarships

Ronals McDonald House Charities - www.rmhc.com/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships

DeVry University - http://high-school.devry.edu/students/

AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantages Scholarship Open to high school seniors who will be studying architecture at an NAAB accredited program. Financial need is considered. 20 awards - $500-2500 Applications will be available on-line later in September. http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Programs.Fellowships.htm

College Scholarship Program Students attending college Spring 2010 or Fall 2011 term or full-year 2010-2011 school year/ Minimum 2.5 GPA. $10,000 in total award money. For more information go to: www.all-ink.com

American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Creativity Prize for High School Students Research prize is $1000 to 4 high school students. For more information go to: http://www.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=11 Deadline: November 1, 2010

State Farm is currently accepting applications for the Youth Advisory Board for 2010-2011 season. Students ages 17– 20 who are chosen to serve as an Associate Youth Advisory Board member receive a $3,000 scholarship to be used for post-secondary education. Deadline September 10, 2010. For more information and to apply: http://www.statefarmyab.com/