The National Teachers Hall of Fame honors exceptional career teachers, encourages excellence in teaching, and preserves the rich heritage of the teaching profession in the United States. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: Nominees must have a minimum of 20 years full-time preK-12 teaching experience, and hold a valid teaching certificate or license from the state in which he or she teaches or has taught. Nomination materials are available at http://www.nthf.org/nominate.htm.

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The Black United Fund of Oregon's Scholarship Application for the 2010-11 school year is now available. BUFOR is offering over 21 scholarships totaling $490,000!  Scholarships are available to five different institutions: Concordia University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, University of Portland and Willamette University. Learn more about the scholarships program and download the application at http://www.bufor.org/index.php/pages/scholarships/access_scholarships_information. For additional information, email bufor@bufor.org.  

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EducationQuest brings students a new way to hear what they need to know about planning and paying for college. The podcasts provide in-depth information on topics such as financial aid, the FAFSA, scholarships and preparing for college. The podcasts are available for download at http://www.educationquest.org/podcasts.asp.

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With stacks of college brochures and her own story as proof, Andrea Arce travels across Oregon telling Latino students that they can go to college.

It doesn't take a 4.0 and a rich family, she says at recent stop at Forest Grove High School. She never thought she could get into college or afford to go until she got a scholarship to Western Oregon University.

"One step at a time," she tells a student. "You can do it."

Read the full article here.

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