USAWOA Scholarship Foundation/Grantham University
On-Line Scholarship Program
The USAWOA Scholarship Foundation (USAWOA SF) was created in 2003 to assume administration of the USAWOA scholarship program. The Foundation is pleased to offer an additional program for school year 2005-2006.
The goal of this program is to make cost free on-line scholarship awards to the most deserving candidates. Decisions are made by a selection committee and are based on the whole-person concept. Over the years, USAWOA conducted various fund raising events. Substantial portions of the proceeds were set aside for the scholarship program. Your efforts and contributions made the annual award of several scholarships possible, but there were always more applicants than there were funds available. As we worked to find a solution to this problem we teamed up with Grantham University for this program. The funded scholarships were limited in number and were awarded normally only to military dependents seeking an under graduate degree. Beginning with this school year we will annual award one or more on-line scholarships to deserving applicants. For this cycle we will award up to five (5) one year scholarships valued at approximately $18,000.00 each. The Grantham University Catalog is available for
download (this is a large file, please be patient while it downloads) and we encourage all to review that document before applying for a scholarship. Both undergraduate and graduate program scholarships are available.
Application packets, utilizing the attached forms and special criteria must be received by May 1, 2005 in order to be considered for this year’s program. Completed application packets should be mailed directly to: USAWOA Scholarship Foundation, c/o USAWOA, 462 Herndon Pkwy, Suite 207, Herndon, VA 20170-5235,
Applications will be accepted from USAWOA members in good standing, their spouses and from their children (natural and adopted) and dependent stepchildren, under the age of 23 years (seniors in high school or above). Members must have been a member of the USAWOA for a minimum of six months prior to the date of the application.
Children applicants must be in their senior year of high school (or higher) and plan to attend, or continue their education, in an accredited American college/university, vocational technical institution on a full time basis. All must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The school must be a degree (or certificate) granting institution,
The application packet consists of:
1. Special application form (download application form)
2. A typewritten essay describing the educational goals of the applicant and how reaching those goals will benefit the world around them (800 — 1000 words)
3. Special circumstances, if any, which may affect the applicant’s, school attendance (i.e. medical, family dislocation, etc.)
4. List of extracurricular or community activities individual was involved in
5. Recommendation from a counselor, instructor, or current faculty advisor if already attending college or trade school
6. High school (and college if applicable) transcript showing grades and grade point average
7. National Test Scores, SAT, ACT, etc. (unless currently enrolled in college).
The deadline for submission
is June 1st annually.The
University catalog is available for viewing or download. Applications must be complete at the time of receipt. No ‘partial” applications will be accepted. All applications must be received at USAWOA SF by the 1 June to be considered. Awards will be announced during the first week of July. Names of selectees will be posted on the USAWOA SF web site as soon as possible after the announcement of the awards.
Thanks for supporting our various scholarship fund raising programs.
DOWNLOADS:
| Application Form
| Grantham University Catalog
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10 Myths about Distance Learning
Myth #1 – Online courses are easier.
Online courses are not easier than traditional courses. Online classes, like traditional classes, have reading assignments, homework, tests and papers, along with deadlines. In fact, some people feel that online courses are more difficult because they require excellent time management skills and dedication.
Myth #2 – I can complete my assignments anytime.
Online students can complete their coursework anytime, day or night, but all online courses have deadlines and due dates. It may not matter what time of day you complete the assignment as long as it is turned in on time. Some online schools may give you eight weeks to complete a course. You may not have specific due dates for each assignment, but you must have all of the assignments for that course completed within that eight weeks or you could be penalized.
Myth #3 – It is ok to procrastinate.
While taking an online course, it may be tempting to put off studying when your schedule gets too busy, but doing this will hurt you in the long run. Not only will you get behind, but you will have to scramble to complete assignments before they are due. Online learners need to be motivated, self-starters. To stay on track, you should create a schedule and stick with it.
Myth #4 – There is no interaction with instructors or other students.
With online learning, you may not have face to face interaction with your instructors and fellow students, but you may communicate with them by e-mail, over the phone, and in course-related chat rooms.
Myth #5 – I can handle more courses at once.
Many people have the impression that they can take more courses if they are all online. After all, you can complete the coursework anytime, anyplace, right? Wrong. What most people don’t realize is that online courses require as much if not more study time than traditional classes. Yes, the flexibility you gain with online courses is nice, but you still have to work hard. For each 3 credit course, expect to spend about 9 – 12 hours per week studying and completing assignments.
Myth #6 – Cheating is easy.
Yes, with information at your finger tips, the Internet does make it easy to plagiarize. Don’t be tempted. Most online schools use sophisticated tools that can detect plagiarism. Always cite your sources.
Myth #7 – Online schools aren’t as good as traditional schools.
There are many quality online degree programs that are equal to traditional school programs, you just need to do your homework and choose the right one. Make sure that the school you attend is both accredited and recognized by the US Department of Education. Also, with more than 2 million people enrolled in online programs, many employers now accept online degrees.
Myth #8 – All online programs are equal.
There are many different types of online learning. For example, programs of study may be asynchronous or synchronous. Asynchronous learning basically means, learning at your own pace. Not all students are required to participate at the same time. Rather, students may choose their own instructional time frame and gather learning materials according to their schedules. With synchronous learning, students are learning at the same time, while their instructor is in a different location. For example, students may be required to login at a certain time to watch a video or listen to an online lecture as a group. It is important to choose the type of learning that is right for you.
Myth #9 – Online learning is only for people who aren’t close to a school.
While online learning may be a convenient choice for someone living in a remote location, they aren’t the only ones enrolling in online courses. Online schools are becoming more and more popular in today’s fast paced society. It is a great option for a working adult with a family because their coursework can be completed anytime. Students can study early in the morning, on their lunch break or after they tuck their kids into bed. Online learning has also become popular with the military because of its flexibility and portability.
Myth #10 – Anyone can learn online.
Technically, yes, anyone can take an online class, but that doesn’t mean that it is the right choice for you. Online learners need to be highly motivated individuals that are capable of sticking with a strict schedule. If you are by nature a procrastinator, then online learning may not be the right choice for you.
(Courtesy of Grantham University Online)
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