Phillip Miller is offering College scholarships for anyone over the age of 50 who is going back to school. Candidates must be enrolled at an accredited technical school, college, or university in USA. The two finalist’s essays with the most social support (tweets, likes, shares, +1s) will receive the $1,000 awards. The scholarship can be used for any school related expenses, such as tuition and books. Application should be submitted till January 1, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all disciplines.
Course Level: Scholarships are available applicants enrolled at an accredited technical school, college, or university in USA
Scholarship Provider: Phillip Miller
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
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( votes)Eligibility:
-Enrolled at an accredited technical school, college, or university in the U.S.
-Must be over the age of 50
-Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (or equivalent)
-Submission must be received by January 1, 2015.
Scholarship Open for International Students: US applicants can apply for these College scholarships.
Scholarship Description: At Miller Law Offices understands how important education is for everyone, especially older citizens that need additional training and/or education to support themselves. It can be an uphill battle going back to school when you are older, but the rewards far outweigh the obstacles. They want to support older people who are trying to improve their skills and self-sufficiency by going back to school. We are offering two $1,000 scholarships to help make that happen for 2 people every year.
Number of award(s): Miller will choose 5 finalists for the scholarship and post their submissions on website. Then it’s time to get social. The two finalist’s essays with the most social support (tweets, likes, shares, +1?s) will receive the $1,000 awards.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Each scholarship will provide $1,000. The scholarship can be used for any school related expenses, such as tuition and books.
Selection Criteria: The two essays with the most social support will be awarded the scholarship.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: To apply, write a 500+ word essay on the advantages of going back to school after age 50. What have you learned as an older American that has prepared you for the challenges you face as a student? Defend & explain your answer. Please send your information and submission via email to: scholarship-at-philliphmiller.com. No need to print the web page; just send your written response and contact information. Do not send any CD ROMs, letters of recommendation, tax returns, bank balances, resumes or CVs.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 1, 2015.
