TO SENIORS LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Many Student who feel that they can not get funds for school because their families make too much money, or at least the government feels they make too much money,  should look into EACH school that they are are applying to.

Sometimes within the department where a student is applying to their are scholarships available or within alumni/ae groups and individual alumus cab make some significant donations because they have made far more than they can ever spend and they have the need to give back----------  or perhaps they want to make a bet!

Several years ago, George Lucas, maker of some amazing pictures, and Steven Spielberg . an owner of "Dream Works Pictures" made a met.  The loser was to buy the winner'scollege a building --   USC or Cal State Long Beach.    Lucas won, so today when you visit USC, you will see the Spielberg School of Television and Film.


This past month, there have been some significant donations. to some of the larger schools, and so we would like to share these stories so seniors who are looking for additional funds to pay for college might have a new place to explore.

Here are some stories about major donations where students should look for scholarships:

 

 

 

Harvard University:

 Student organizations receive vital financial support from alumni/ae and private contributors as well as corporate donations each year.

April 27, 2011

John Mork, a USC alumnus and trustee who made a fortune in the oil industry,donates $110 million for USC undergraduate scholarships and says the gift will 'allow the very best kids to get a degree at USC, whether they can afford it or not.' 

February 14, 2012

'Simpsons" creator,  Matt Groening has donated $500,000 to the University of California, Los Angeles' (UCLA) School of Theatre, Film and Television to enable professionals to teach students in the educational facility's animation program.

Check out the school you select for additional financial aid opportunities!