The latest numbers show 4,338 students qualified for the AIMS High Honors Tuition Scholarship in 2008, according to Tom Horne, state superintendent of public instruction. To qualify, students must exceed on the AIMS test and meet other academic requirements. The first year of the scholarship to all three state universities was 2006, when 2,498 students qualified.
“Arizona students and parents are taking the AIMS test seriously not only for graduation requirements but as an avenue for meeting post secondary education costs,” Horne said in a press release.
Arizona students that qualify and use the AIMS High Honors Tuition Scholarship can receive more than $5,000 a year depending on the attending university tuition costs. This scholarship is guaranteed to students for the first year and is renewable for an additional three years pending university requirements. For more information about the AIMS High Honors Tuition Scholarship, go to www.ade.az.gov and under Hot Topics click on Honors Endorsement/Tuition Scholarships.
 Archive for January 22nd, 2009More students hit mark for AIMS High Honors Tuition ScholarshipsJanuary 22nd, 2009, 3:58 pm by Michelle ReeseMore scholarship deadlines coming upJanuary 22nd, 2009, 1:18 pm by Michelle ReeseThis news came into the Tribune today: Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarship and internship opportunities through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Students may apply for as many scholarships and internships for which they are eligible. Deadlines range from Feb.1 to April 1, 2009. A list of all scholarship and internship opportunities can be found at www.ahetems.org. For more information, please contact Berenice Rodriguez at the AHETEMS Foundation at (817) 272-1116 or ahetems@shpe.org. “Our Hispanic youth have the intelligence, ambition and motivation to move our nation forward in science, technology, engineering and math,” said Rafaela Schwan, director of programs, AHETEMS. “All they need are resources and tools to continue their studies in these fields at colleges and universities, and the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience through exceptional internships. AHETEMS internships and scholarships allow the next generation of Hispanic youth to reach their potential and find great success in the future.” “Mom, I don’t want to go to school”January 22nd, 2009, 12:18 pm by Michelle ReeseMy 4-year-old daughter awoke at 6:40 this morning and said to me - for the fourth time this week - “Mom, I don’t want to go to school.” What makes a preschooler who spends her day enjoying music and arts and crafts and being around her friends say that? Honest, I think she’s just mimicking her brother, a second-time-around kindergartner who does state that every morning. But then again, maybe there’s more. Monday, I was off so the kids and I spent a much-looked-forward-to day with friends. Tuesday I was at home working for much of our “together” time and then shuffled them off to school. Wednesday, I took them to school, went to work, picked them up, dropped them off at my sister-in-laws and, yes, went back to work. Maybe she just misses me. I know I miss her. The adjustment from holiday vacation to back-to-school seems to be still in play. And then the one day off kinds of knocked it back into motion. Her brother is struggling the same at school - having a few meltdowns each week as he tries to get back into the swing of things. I’ve tried to make it as smooth as possible, but I guess there’s only so much I can do. I did boost her up a bit as we went through breakfast, bath and getting dressed: I reminded her it was her day to do show-and-share. Hallelujah! She picked up her new pink guitar from Christmas, in its new blue case from her birthday last week, and she beat me to the car. “Come on mom!” she yelled. “I don’t want to be late.” |