You deserve a break!  Rivermont Collegiate has introduced the Rewarding U Now Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year!  This renewable academic merit scholarship is available to all students entering grades 9-12 in 2011-12 who have earned a current year (2010-11) GPA of 3.85 or higher.  All qualifying students will be awarded $2,000 toward Rivermont annual tuition, renewable every year they attend Rivermont in grades 9-12 and meet scholarship criteria.  This is a potential value of $8,000 over 4 years!

The deadline for this fantastic opportunity is fast approaching!  Interested students must complete a Rivermont application, submit an official transcript from their current school, and compose an original 350-550 word essay.  Application materials and essays must be submitted to Rivermont no later than Monday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m.

This opportunity is available to both current Rivermont students and new applicants.  We wish to take as many eligible applications as possible and there is no limit on the number of scholarships to be awarded!  For details instructions on how to apply and essay topics, visit www.rvmt.org/scholarship

For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate and the Rewarding U Now Scholarship, contact Cindy Murray, Director of Admissions, at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or murray@rvmt.org

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is pleased to offer a $500 Broadcast Scholarship to students pursuing a career in broadcasting.

"For the last four years WQPT has been awarding a scholarship to a student majoring in broadcasting," said WQPT General Manager, Rick Best.   The annual award can be used for tuition, books and fees in any broadcast curriculum. WQPT will forward the scholarship funds to the student's educational institution.

Interested students may log on to wqpt.org for an application or by calling (309) 764-2400.  The criteria for the scholarship is:

Overall 2.5 GPA

Broadcast Classes 3.0 GPA (not applicable to incoming college freshmen)

Preference given to full-time students although part-timers are encouraged to apply.                                                    

Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2011for this scholarship.  New and continuing students in any broadcast curriculum may apply.  WQPT will select the recipient prior to the fall semester.

WQPT is a media service of Western Illinois University Quad Cities located in Moline, Illinois.

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Extraordinary things happen at Rivermont Collegiate!  Join us for a cup of coffee Saturday morning and explore our approach to learning!  Rivermont is the Quad Cities' only private, independent, nonsectarian college prep school for preschool through twelfth grade.  Rivermont turns traditional education inside out, supporting students to take risks in academics, leadership, athletics, arts, and service.  Students explore unique opportunities and programs and are encouraged to customize their education and design their own Rivermont Experience.  Dedicated faculty and small class sizes ensure individualized attention and a nurturing environment.  100% of Rivermont graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities and over 90% earn renewable college merit scholarships.

What are you waiting for?  Discover Rivermont!  Local families are invited to join us for a cup of coffee and a tour at an Open House Coffee on Saturday, March 26th from 8:30-11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary!  Drop in to explore our philosophy, curriculum, and programs.  This informal open house is a terrific opportunity to get answers to all your questions about Rivermont!

Rivermont Collegiate is located at 1821 Sunset Drive, directly off 18th Street behind K&K Hardware in Bettendorf.  Visit us online at www.rvmt.org!

For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate or Saturday's Open House, contact Cindy Murray at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or murray@rvmt.org

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HUNTINGTON, IN (03/17/2011)(readMedia)-- Sarah Johnson, a member of the Indiana Beta Chapter of Alpha Chi at Huntington University, will be attending and giving a presentation at the Alpha Chi National Convention in San Diego March 31 through April 2. Johnson is one of 15 students attending which is the largest group of HU students ever to present at an Alpha Chi convention.

Johnson, of Davenport, IA, will also be competing for AX presentation prizes. Johnson will also be competing for Alpha Chi Region V scholarships and fellowships. In addition, the HU chapter will be one of 17 chapters presenting at the convention on chapter activities.

The group will be accompanied by chapter sponsors Dr. Paul Michelson, distinguished professor of history at HU, and Jean Michelson, circulation coordinator for the RichLyn Library at HU. Michelson also serves as secretary-treasurer of Region V and is a member of the Alpha Chi National Council.

The Indiana Beta chapter will be presented with the Alpha Chi Star Chapter award at the convention. It is one of only four chapters that have won this award every year since its inception in 1996.

Membership in Alpha Chi is the highest academic honor at Huntington University and represents both a recognition of scholastic achievement and a commitment to promoting academic excellence on and off campus.

Johnson, a junior Journalism and English major, will give a presentation titled, "Dirty Old Women: Sexual Correctness of Dominant Female Characters from Ancient Literatures," on the topic of British Literature.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).