Scholarships

NORDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Nordstrom will award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students and help them achieve their dreams of going to college. The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.

The Nordstrom Scholarship is open to high school juniors who:

·         Have at least a 2.7 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) throughout high school.

·         Volunteer or participate in community services or extracurricular activities.

·         Plan on attending an accredited four-year college or university.

·         Plan on applying for financial assistance in order to attend college.

Application deadline is May 1, 2012 - winners will be notified by the end of October 2012. For details and additional information, visit http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship.

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We're offering ten need-based scholarships to each of our programs:

Permaculture Design & Regenerative Leadership Course - Aug 11-19th Tuition co-pay with scholarship:  $1000 (regular price: $3000!)
-> Discount code:  AUGUSTSCHOLARSHIP (only valid for august course)
-> Link:  http://www.commoncircle.com/pdc 

We're making ONLY TEN of these need-based scholarships available first-come-first-serve.  Just sign up online, and if the system accepts your credit card information with the code, you're in.  

Join an unforgettable program in leadership, permaculture and sustainable design in Oregon with the world's most renowned instructors and change your life, your community and your planet.  Not only do Common Circle Education courses offer the most complete curriculum of any similar program, but the people who come to the programs make this the most powerful training offered anywhere.  

Gain cutting-edge skills in nature-inspired sustainable design that's applicable virtually anywhere design is used -- from green businesses to your own back yard.  Visit ecovillages, organic farms, the nation's first biofuel station (ever seen a gas station with solar panels and a green roof selling kombucha?), while spending two weeks with some of the most inspiring people around!

Course:   Suburban Permaculture Design & Leadership Certificate 
Location: Eugene, Oregon - Organic meals and lodging included!

-- More info @ http://www.commoncircle.com/pdc --

During the workshop, we will talk about:

* Smart nature-inspired design principles
* Rainwater catchment and storage
* Greywater - smart water re-use with plant filters
* Food forests & garden design for food abundance
* Eco-psychology and Regenerative Leadership
* Intentional community design and dynamics
* Bio-remediation and toxic waste cleanup
* Natural building design - cob, strawbale and more
* Soil biology and regeneration
* Sustainable transportation and fuels
* Green business and sustainable economics
* Natural patterns and principles
* Everything you ever wanted to know about plants and soil!

"My experience in the course was invaluable.  I find myself with a new permaculture lens that I can put on at will, and see the world around me in a way that I feel leads to making more conscious decisions and living better in harmony with the earth."
   - Deborah F., Course Graduate  

This course will combine critical design skills with leadership, nature connection, and most importantly an urban focus, building and exceeding upon the internationally-recognized Permaculture Design Certification curriculum.  Our programs offer by far the most complete curriculum of any similar course -- with a huge focus on leadership, personal growth and community design as well as green business.  

You'll learn how to create sustainable, thriving human systems, from green houses and organic gardens, to local micro-economies and communities, using sustainable design principles that are applicable to every human system, from businesses, communities, and cities to personal relationships.

Because of our unique focus on Urban and Suburban solutions, our courses are radically different from most other programs, teaching permaculture as a design science rooted in nature. 
With most of the world's population in cities, we must meet people where they live with real sustainable solutions.

-- More info @ http://www.commoncircle.com/pdc 

Starting by learning the lessons from nature with some of the world's most renowned organic farming experts, we will then look at how to apply what we learned from the soil and the water to building sustainable, lasting institutions.

Common Circle Education is the nation's ecological design and sustainable living school with courses in Oregon, Hawaii and California; our instructors are some of the most well-known leaders in sustainability, organics and permaculture design.

We hope you will be able to join us for this incredible, life-changing experiential course!

Don't wait - sign up today before these few spots fill up!  If you have questions - call us at 1-800-376-3775! 

Common Circle Education
phone: 1-800-376-3775
web: www.commoncircleeducation.com/info
mail: 14525 SW Millikan Way, Suite 17760, Beaverton, OR 97005 LOVE us on Facebook:http://facebook.com/commoncircl  

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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund To increase diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities through teacher training. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. K KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. L Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. M McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. N National Achievement Scholarship Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students. National Black Police Association Scholarships For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas. National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. National SMART Grant Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more. P PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. R Ron Brown Scholar Program Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. S Siemen Competition Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. T Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. Tri-Delta Scholarships For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more. Tylenol Scholarship For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities. U United Negro College Fund Scholarships Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled. USDA/1890 National Scholars Program For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. V Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. W William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field. Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story Competition Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. X Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information tech