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Scholarship Ideas Requested - Ideas Appreciated


Posted: May 14, 2013

Hi folks.  I'm an ex-MT of 32 years.  When I was 50 years old, I started college, got a degree in IT, and am now an IT Project Manager.

I know the financial struggle my fellow MT's are going through, and I want to give something back to help others have the ability to feed their families once again and to stop losing their houses.

I'm considering setting up a college scholarship fund.  It won't be overly large in the beginning, but it will be a start.  I'd like ideas from you all about how this might work.  

I want this to be for experienced MT's who have been in the business for awhile.

What criteria would you put on this?

How might I raise money?

All ideas are appreciated.

Thanks!

Great idea - sm

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Here's some things that I have thought of. I'm a student and cancer survivor, so I've received some scholarships over the years.

FAFSA application completed.
GPA
Broken into 2 payments with verification of grades/enrollment
Trades Adjustment Act approval
Goals after finishing college
Some scholarships I have received (as a cancer survivor) include grocery gift cards to ease the stress.
Sponsoring textbooks (even purchasing at low rates to be sent to recipient)
Gas cards

Great ideas. I thought I would - Scholarship

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start with a $500.00 scholarship from my own pocket that would go only to someone who has fallen on hard times due to MT work being outsourced.

I would like to supplement that amount with fund-raising of some type.

When I started my Masters degree, the first semester I was given nearly $2500 from the university's alumni association. I also received a small federal grant for 3 years in a row.

Now that I'm on my feet, I want to help others leave the industry for something better.


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