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20 Scholarships for Study Abroad Offered to Educational Institutions Actively Promoting the Learning of Spanish

Salamanca, Spain (PRWEB) October 27, 2006

For the fourth consecutive year, don Quijote, Spain’s leading provider of in-country Spanish courses in Spain and Mexico, is offering 20 scholarships to educational institutions presenting innovative plans to promote the learning of the Spanish language. From today until February 28th, 2007, universities, colleges, community colleges and high schools worldwide are invited to present their plans in Fundación don Quijote’s fourth annual international scholarship programme.

Each winning institution will select a student to receive the scholarship, which will consist of a 2-week language course at one of don Quijote’s schools in Spain or Mexico, including accommodation and cultural activities.

Through the programme, don Quijote aims to:

Reward educational institutions going the extra mile to encourage their students to learn foreign languages and Spanish in particular.

Create a forum through which educators share great language programme ideas.

Provide an opportunity for 20 motivated and deserving students to experience the magic of study abroad.

Announcing the launch of this year’s competition, Carmen Cantariño, Director of Sales at don Quijote, commented, “We are delighted by the terrific response we receive to the scholarship competition every year. Last year 208 educational institutions from 49 countries participated in the programme. Response to this programme is a terrific indicator of the growing interest in the Spanish language all over the world, and the passion and creativity of Spanish teachers. We’re proud to play a role in the diffusion of innovative ideas in language teaching, and pleased to give 20 deserving students the chance to experience the adventure of in-country language learning.”

Programme details and supporting information, including current statistics on the importance of the Spanish language, may be found on the don Quijote Web site at www.donquijote.org/20scholarships. Winners will be announced on the site on March 14th.

For 20 years, don Quijote, the market leader in in-country Spanish language courses, has been exclusively dedicated to the teaching of Spanish to foreigners. Each year the company welcomes as many as 12,000 students from 60 countries to its schools in Salamanca, Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife, Granada and Valencia in Spain, and Guanajuato, Mexico. The company’s Web site, www.donquijote.org, a Spanish language portal offering more than 70,000 pages of Spanish language resources, receives more than 35,000 visits daily.

For general business-related questions, contact Carmen Cantariño at +34 923 26 88 60.

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Vasrue.com Announces College Grant for Children of Military Involved in Iraq War

Dependents with parents in the military are receiving help from Vasrue.com, a leading, content-rich Internet portal. Today Vasrue.com announced the launch of its ,000 college grant to be awarded to a qualifying dependent of an active soldier whose area of operation concentrates in the Iraq War or Afghanistan. This grant is in honor of Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley and Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, both killed in action.

For award consideration, applicants must have a mother or father in the military who is or has been actively stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan between January 1, 2003 and August 1, 2006. Applicants must also submit a 200-300 word essay describing the history of the purple heart and its significance to them. Applicants cannot be employees, vendors, contractors or partners of Vasrue.com.

“We’re thrilled to launch this new scholarship fund for dependents of Operation Iraqi Freedom soldiers,” states Clinton Douglas IV, CEO and co-founder of Vasrue.com. “The war effects us all, especially the soldiers’ family, friends and dependents. Operation Iraqi Freedom has particularly taken a toll on the children of active soldiers. This grant is just one way Vasrue.com is contributing to their future success and well-being while honoring two unforgettable, honorable fallen soldiers, Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley and Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn.” Douglas served with both soldiers in Iraq, each being in his unit. He worked as a Team Leader with Army SPC. Buckley and Human Resources NCO with Army SPC. Colburn, who had just completed basic training.

Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley (“Buck”) of the 685 Transportation Company was killed in action on April 22, 2003 traveling in a convoy aboard an M818 truck. His body was found on the side of the road after a vehicle accident. He’s survived by two daughters. Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, member of the 542 Transportation Company, was killed in action at the young age of 20 on April 22, 2005. Colburn was stationed during the Iraq War traveling in a convoy vehicle along a supply route when an improvised explosive device detonated nearby. Colburn saved the lives of many nearby soldiers before losing his own life.

Grant applications for dependents of the military involved in the Iraq War or in Afghanistan will be accepted now through October 15, 2006 with winner notification no later than November 30, 2006. The winner must present a copy of their qualifying DD-214 and orders. To submit your application, please visit http://grants.vasrue.com.

About Vasrue.com

Launched in 2001, Vasrue.com, pronounced vahs • roo meaning ‘journey to your dreams’, realized more than 1.2 million page hits and astounding first-year gross sales using aggressive marketing and promotional efforts. Since this time, the company has grown and expanded its offerings, staying true to its goal of simplifying its customer’s life and offering an exceptional shopping experience. It aims to become one of the worlds’ largest Internet search portals.

Contact:    

Clinton Douglas IV, CEO and Co-founder

Vasrue.com

574-202-5523

www.Vasrue.com

Education-Portal.com Expands Academic Scholarship Program

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) November 3, 2009

Education-Portal.com, a resource hub for students and working professionals, recently announced the expansion of their academic scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students.

In 2009, Education-Portal.com awarded a ,000 Computer Science and Engineering scholarship to one lucky student. This scholarship has been renewed for the 2010 year, and in addition Education-Portal will be awarding nine new 0 annual academic scholarships.

Undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing associate and bachelor programs include:

    Computer Science and Computer Engineering
    Architecture and Drafting
    Liberal Arts and General Studies
    Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
    Distance Learning Undergraduate Degree (in any subject)

Graduate scholarships for students pursuing a master’s degree include:

    Business Administration
    Engineering
    Nursing and Health Administration
    Public Administration and Public Policy
    Distance Learning Graduate Level Degree (in any subject)

“Our company actively supports the value and importance of education in today’s world. We are very proud to offer these scholarships to students who are pursuing the opportunities that higher education can provide,” said Ben Wilson, Co-CEO of Education-Portal.com’s parent company Remilon, LLC.

Winners of all ten undergraduate and graduate scholarships will be chosen based on academic history and extracurricular activities. Financial need will not be considered. The deadline for application is April 1, 2010. More information about all of these scholarships can be found on Education-Portal’s Academic Awards Page.

About Education-Portal.com:

Education-Portal.com is a higher education resource website with thousands of articles and informative videos to help students make knowledgeable decisions concerning their academic and employment future. Education-Portal.com is owned and operated by Remilon, LLC.

Contact:

Eileen O’Conner

Scholarship Coordinator

(650) 425-7512

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