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#FAQFriday: Wondering what qualifies as a "parent" to be eligible for a #KidsChance of Texas scholarship? If you are a: ✅ Natural, adopted, step-child; or ✅ Full dependent of the injured employee, then they qualify as your parent. Learn more: kidschanceoftexas.org #KCTX #Scholarships

Quirky #scholarship opportunities abound these days. Funds are set aside for golf caddies, tall children and even those with notable duck-calling abilities. But some scholarships boast other unique criteria, Melissa Korn writes. Namely, names. Descendants of major donors or #graduates have long enjoyed an edge in admissions at many #colleges. But legacy preference reaches even further at some #schools, with money available for people who can trace their lineage directly to specific individuals, or who just happen to have the same last name. ▪ Texas A&M University covers most of the cost of attendance for #students with the last name Scarpinato, courtesy of a gift from a 1934 graduate with that name.  ▪ Loyola University Chicago offers scholarships to Catholic students with the last name Zolp.  ▪ Among more than a half-dozen “ancestry-based scholarships,” as Harvard University labels them, is one for descendants of Thomas Dudley, who served as governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony in the 1600s. 🔗 Read more about what one scholarship recipient referred to as “the golden ticket”: https://lnkd.in/dVhnDTYX

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/dV5MWfbZ (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/dV5MWfbZ (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

AmeriCorps members are transforming education by providing personalized attention and extra support to Texas students who need it most. Whether it’s through tutoring, mentoring, or helping students build confidence, AmeriCorps Texas members are there every step of the way. Between 2020 to 2023: 🏫 293,015 students were served by AmeriCorps members 🏫 68,347 students improved their academic performance 🏫 18,337 improved their academic engagement or social-emotional skills 🏫 35,845 students enrolled in post-secondary education/training The dedication of AmeriCorps members ensures that struggling students get the one-on-one care they need to succeed, creating brighter futures and stronger Texas communities. 💙 #AmeriCorps30

So many of our students choose to pursue their degrees because they are determined to improving their communities. To see and hear more about their motivations, watch this video: https://ow.ly/hvza50QQCJW

It's what we do

It's that simple.

Calling all online students! 🎓✨ Dreaming of walking across the stage? Check out our latest blog post for a glimpse into the unforgettable experience of visiting Williamsburg and the UC campus. #OnlineGraduation #CampusVisit #MemorableMoments

We were surprised and honored to learn our HECA session was the most attended. It's not us, it's the growth in college costs that's driving families of all incomes to find ways to save, starting with merit aid for their student's academics. We're excited to contribute to this conversation. 😃 #collegeapplications #collegeapps #dreamcollege #collegeprep #collegeready #collegeacceptance #collegeessay #applyingtocollege #collegeadmissions #scholarship #scholarships #senior #highschool #payforcollege #payingforcollege #collegebound #collegeplanning #highschoolparents