RARE Everyday Hero Scholarship Program RARE's mission is to inspire Michigan's youth to see possibilities through real-life examples of Everyday Heroes. At a time when society has lost sight of its real heroes and material things have replaced character as the currency for measuring success, RARE celebrates the lives and life lessons of everyday people in the workplace who through extraordinary commitment, integrity, selflessness, and courage are changing lives and  inspiring others. High sch...

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Aquinas College "Fostering Success" Scholarship Initiative

In an effort to remove barriers to higher education for young adults aging out of the Michigan Foster Care System, Aquinas College has created the "Fostering Success" Scholarship Initiative. This initiative will ensure that total assistance from scholarships and grants (including ETV funds, see below) will cover tuition, room, board and book...

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What?
> Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative and John Seita Scholars Program Kalamazoo Kickoff Event.

Why?
> To learn more about the scholarship program and the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative, which provide resources and support for older youth in foster care.

When?
> Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 (11:00am-1:00pm)... Lunch is included!

Where?
Western Michigan University
Multicultural Center, Trimpe Building
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

How?
> Contact Selene and let her know you'd like to go!

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Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, Michigan):

In an effort to assist young adults leaving the Michigan Foster Care System, Aquinas College offers the Fostering Success Scholarship Initiative.  This initiative ensures that two prospective students per academic year will receive scholarships and grants covering tuition, room, board and book costs. 

Recipients must be Michigan Resident...

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Western Michigan University Foster Youth & Higher Education Initiative:

WMU has a program with three major components:

1.              Student outreach and recruitment – WMU offers incoming freshmen the John Seita Scholarship, which waives tuition fees as long as students live on their campus.  On-campus housing will be available at WMU throughout the year and on breaks. 

2.  ...

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