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Scholarships & Research Grants The Vesalius Trust awards various scholarships and research grants on an annual basis, including those based on scholastic achievement and project merit. At this time, funds are not awarded based on financial need. Under the purview of the Trust, the applications are forwarded to the Association of Medical Illustrators Scholarship Committee for evaluation and ranking. The Scholarship Committee's recommendations are forwarded to the Board for approval and release of funding.

We understand that while medicine may treat the condition, it takes people to treat the patient. That’s why the makers of Tylenol are giving away $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Highlights of this year’s program are: * 150 $1,000 and 20 $5,000 scholarships will be available for undergraduate and post-graduate study. * Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. * Applications must be received by September 30, 2006. If you have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others, Tylenol would like to make a difference in yours. Take a moment to apply for you scholarship today. No purchase necessary.

The Federal Circuit Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2006 George Hutchinson Writing Competition, named in honor of the First Chief Clerk of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the Founding Executive Director of the Association. The Federal Circuit Bar Association comprises nearly 3000 nationwide members with practice interests in the legal community reviewed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals was established in 1982 by Congress as the first Article III appellate court to have exclusive jurisdiction over certain defined subject areas. Specifically, the Court's jurisdiction includes appeals from all patent litigation (nationwide), Patent and Trademark Office decisions, government contract claims, International Trade Commission, Merit Systems Appeals, and Veterans Appeals. Entries to the contest may discuss any topic that lies within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The rules and further information concerning this Writing Competition may be found below. The competition is open to all law students enrolled in ABA accredited law schools. We permit and encourage students to base their entries on papers that they prepared for law school courses and seminars during the 2005/2006 school year. The competition is kept open for the entire school year so that papers prepared during the present Fall or Spring Semester can be eligible. The $3,000 winning prize is discretionary with the Association and will be presented to a submission found by the judges to be the best entry and to merit the award. Second and third place cash prizes may also be awarded at the discretion of the judges. In addition, the winner will receive significant favorable publicity with the Association’s national membership.

If you can put a check beside each of the following statements, you should be a strong candidate for a Truman Scholarship. If more than two do not apply, the Truman Scholarship is probably not right for you. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (must be met) * At the time I apply, I will be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree with junior-level academic standing; I have senior-level standing in my third year of college enrollment; or I am a senior and a resident of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or a Pacific Island. Note: Students who have completed their bachelor's degree or are already attending graduate school are not eligible for the Truman Scholarship. * I am a U.S. citizen (or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island) or I expect to receive my citizenship by the date the Scholarship will be awarded. CAREER AND GRADUATE STUDY INTERESTS * I hope to be a "change agent," in time, improving the ways that government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions serve the public. * There are conditions in our society or the environment which trouble me. * I want to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector to improve these conditions. * I am comfortable committing to work in public service for three of the first seven years after I complete a Foundation-funded graduate degree. * I would like to get a master's degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACADEMIC RECORD * I have participated extensively in two or more of the following sets of activities: o Student government and/or campus-based extracurricular activities o Community service-related activities that were not organized by my school or by my fraternity/sorority o Government internships, commissions or boards, advocacy or interest groups, nonpartisan political activities, or military/ROTC o Partisan political activities and campaigns * I have been involved with organizations or activities related to my career interests. * I have demonstrated some of my leadership potential. * I have high grades and a sufficiently strong curriculum to gain admittance to a first-rate graduate institution. * I read regularly a good national newspaper and a thoughtful periodical. * I have had one or more courses relating to my career interests. GENERAL * I would appreciate external affirmation of my values and goals. * I would like to become associated with Truman Scholar "change agents." * I am capable of analyzing a public issue in my intended career area and presenting my findings in a one-page memo to a government official who could take action. * I am willing to prepare an outstanding application and policy proposal under the supervision of my Truman Faculty Representative. * I believe I could hold my own in a challenging interview conducted by a panel of prominent public servants, educators, and former Truman Scholars. * I could use $30,000 to continue my education.

Journalists interested in taking college courses in religion or spirituality may apply for a new scholarship program offered by the Religion Newswriters Association. Twenty journalists will receive scholarships for up to $5,000 each to study religion at any accredited college, university or seminary. Scholarships cover expenses including tuition, registration fees and books. Scholarships are funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. to the Religion Newswriters Foundation, RNA's charitable arm. See the list of 2004/2005 recipients, universities and course selections Application Deadline: July 1, 2006 Click here to get an application. To view and fill out the PDF application form, you will need a copy of Acrobat Reader. To download your free copy, click here. To get the application as a Word document, click here. FAQ: 1. What is the name of the scholarship program and how is the program funded? The Lilly Scholarships for Journalists program is funded by a three-year grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., to the Religion Newswriters Association's non-profit charitable arm, the Religion Newswriters Foundation. 2. What is RNA? Religion Newswriters Association (RNA) is the premier source for training journalists about covering religion. Its mission is to help journalists achieve excellence in writing and reporting on faith, values, ethics and spirituality in the news media. The national, non-profit and nonpartisan association was founded in 1949 and has more than 400 members and subscribers. RNF was created in 1999 to help support RNA with its programming and funding. 3. Why offer scholarships? To enhance religion reporting. Through education, reporters can build knowledge about religious history, trends, training, theology, doctrine and scriptures. By attending courses in their communities, journalists can expand their knowledge of religion, resulting in reporters who are more sensitive to the impact and nuances of faith or develop their personal spirituality. 4. What do scholarships pay for? Scholarships cover tuition, registration fees, books, and other incidental expenses for journalists to take a course in any aspect of religion at accredited North America colleges, universities or seminaries. Scholarships are also valid for traditional courses, one to two week intensive courses or approved distance-learning programs for those same accredited programs. 5. Are there non-eligible courses? Programs operated by journalism training organizations or any course not taught as a course offering at an accredited college, university or seminary would be considered ineligible. 6. Who can apply? Full-time print and broadcast journalists working at general circulation (or audience), non-religious media outlets are eligible to apply. Freelance journalists may be eligible but must demonstrate that both a majority of their time is spent and income is from religion news in secular media markets. RNA/RNF employees, selection committee members and their family members are ineligible. 7. Do I have to be a member of RNA? No. However, to learn more about membership click here. 8. How do I apply for the scholarship? Download an application in PDF format, or as a Word document. 9. What if I have a problem submitting electronically? Please print out the document and mail the completed application and materials to: Lilly Scholarships Religion Newswriters Foundation P.O. Box 2037 Westerville, OH 43086 Or call, Amy Schiska at 614-891-9001 ext. 3 10. What formats are acceptable to send electronically? PDF formats are requested. 11. What's the application deadline? The next deadline is April 1, 2006. Application deadlines for 2006 are: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. (Notification will follow in 4 weeks.) 12. How many scholarships will be awarded? In 2005, $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded for individual scholarships up to $5,000. Recipients may receive up to four scholarships over a period of three years. 13. Can I receive multiple scholarships? Yes. Recipients may receive up to four scholarships over a period of three years (through Fall 2006). 14. Who picks the scholarship recipients? A selection committee comprised of award-winning journalists who are also RNA members all cover the religion beats for their respective media outlets across the nation. 15. Are recipients publicly recognized? Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the RNA conference each year. This year's conference is in Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 27 - Oct. 2. In addition, we will post the journalists' names on our website with testimonials about the program attended, per their approval. 16. What are some sample courses I could take? Any and all courses may be taken. (Click here for a sample of some of the religion courses that are available.) 17. How can I locate learning institutions in my area? Click on the following links to obtain listings: • Peterson's Education Portal • University of Phoenix • DegreeDirectory.org • CollegeandUniversity.net • U101 College Search • Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (theological schools and seminaries) • Orthodox Monasteries of North America (monasteries) • Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (rabbinical colleges) • Pluralism Project 18. How long do I have to use the scholarship? We expect you to enroll within three months of the notice of acceptance. 19. After I take a class what are my reporting responsibilities? Applicants are required to submit a brief report detailing their experience, benefits and challenges, grade in course, and syllabi within four weeks after grades are received. Additional scholarships will not be rewarded to the same participant unless the summary report is complete. 20. Why aren't religious journalists eligible? These scholarships are intended to give journalists a deeper understanding of religion, so that ultimately the public can benefit by better, more informed religion reporting in the non-religious news media. Other programs exist for journalists working in the religious or denominational media. Although certainly journalists working for the religious press could benefit from courses in religion, that is not the specific mission of this program. 21. I'm getting my master's degree in a subject unrelated to religion. Can I apply? Yes, as long as the class subject meets our guidelines (see question 6) and you are not enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. You are not taking more than one course per quarter, term or semester and you maintain your status as a full-time journalist throughout the course. 22. I am attending school and only working part-time. Can I apply? No. This program is intended to educate full-time journalists and free-lance reporters who work 20 hours a week writing for the secular media. 23. Can I take my course through auditing? It depends on the institution and its policy for taking a single course. We encourage you to look into your school's Adult Education Studies or Continuing Education Studies program. RNF needs to see a grade at the completion of the course. We can discuss this with a professor if you are only permitted to audit after other options have been explored. 24. I live overseas and want to apply for a scholarship. Is that possible? Only U.S. journalists are eligible to participate in the program at this time. However, we will monitor the requests from journalists in other countries and continue to review this policy. 25. Can I take a language course such as Aramaic or Hebrew to help with my reporting? If the course is offered through its Religion Studies Department we would consider the request. Courses such as French, Spanish or German are not eligible. 26. Can I take four consecutive classes or two per quarter? You must remain a full-time journalist while you are taking a course. The course selection must coincide with our application process and within the stipend cap of $5,000. We ask that you complete one course before you apply to another. 27. I am a freelance journalist in the secular media. What is my eligibility? We ask that you work an average of at least 30 hours a week as a freelancer and that more than half of your income is from writing in the secular news media. 28. I am a freelance journalist enrolled in a degree granting program. Can I apply? Yes. If you can answer yes to the following questions: 1) more than half my income is from work published in the mainstream secular media. 2) more than 30 hours a week are spent in freelance journalism. 3) you report your freelance reporting income/losses on federal tax returns. 29. I cannot access the Adobe Acrobat program and application on my computer at work. You may print the application and type or handwrite your information. There is also a WORD version of the application you may use. Either version may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to our offices. 30. If I use my vacation time and travel to another state for a two-week course, does the scholarship apply? Yes, this scenario is applicable assuming the $5,000 stipend will meet your needs. 31. Should I apply now for a class that I want to take later in the year or wait for the appropriate application period? We suggest you wait to apply during the application periods of April 1, July 1, October 1 and January 1. Please apply no earlier then four months before the course begins. 32. Are classes in either undergraduate or graduate level studies applicable to the program? Yes. 33. I work full-time and am finishing my bachelor's degree. Can I apply? Yes. See question no. 21. 34. Is Independent Study applicable to the scholarship funds? If the Independent Study is approved by the professor and the dean of the academic department prior to the application process, it would be considered for the program with written documentation and provided syllabi. Domestic or foreign travel is not applicable toward Independent Study. 35. Is domestic or foreign travel covered with the scholarship funds? If travel is part of the official course syllabus and a required part of the course, yes. (As a reminder, your status as a reporter must remain fulltime at your employer.) If travel is self-study, a mission trip, and/or outside of the syllabus (self-directed), it would not be covered by scholarship funds. 36. What if I want to take a course and then travel on my own to enhance my understanding of a particular faith? Based on your application eligibility you may apply to receive funds for the course. However travel would be at your own expense. 37. What if I have to travel to another site to take a course? You would be eligible to apply for reasonable travel expenses not to exceed the stipend cap assuming your class is applicable to the guidelines. 38. Once the application is accepted what are the next steps? You will be issued an agreement letter to sign and the stipend check will be mailed for you to apply to your fees.

Student Requirements Print E-mail Grade Point Average: The Student-Scholar shall maintain a Grade Point Average during his/her first year of not less than a C+ [2.5 out of 3.0 or a 1.5 out of 3.0]. All Student-Scholar must maintain the necessary courses as set forth by the learning institution to be considered a full-time student. After the first full year the Student-Scholar shall maintain a B average [a 3.0 out 4.0 or a 2.0 out of 3.0 GPA]. If for any reason the Student-Scholar drops below the B average at the conclusion of any semester, he/she will be suspended from the program for the following semester. If the Student-Scholar fails to raise his/her Grade Point Average back up to the required B average, the funds of the Foundation will be terminated and the Student-Scholar will be required to repay all funds received from the Foundation prior his/her termination. Community Service: The Student-Scholar who receives scholarship money from the Foundation irrespective of the amount of the scholarship money must participate in community service each and every year they receive funds from the Foundation. The community service work is to be done at a non profit organization where no funds are received for the work, must be certified as an appropriate community service entity by the Foundation and the hours necessary must be documented by the non profit entity to the Foundation. The Foundation suggests a Student-Scholar pick a specific community service organization and continue with that organization during all four (4) years of school. The Student-Scholar may select an organization which has impacted the Student-Scholar's family or neighborhood. Student-Scholars who receive scholarship funds from the Foundation are required to serve a minimum of fifteen hundred (1500) community service hours during the four years as follows: First year..................... 250 community service hours; Second year................ 500 community service hours; Third year.................... 500 community service hours; Fourth and final year.... 250 community service hours. A Student-Scholar who fails at the completion of any school year to have completed the necessary community service hours will be suspended for the first semester of the following school year. At the conclusion of the said first semester the Student-Scholar will be terminated from the program unless he/she has completed the necessary hours from the prior year and one-half of the hours necessary for the current year. Any termination of funds as a result of the student's action will require a full and complete refund to be paid by the Student-Scholar back to the Foundation for all funds received prior to the termination. The school year will be concluded as of the fifteen (15th) day of May. All community service must be done as of the 15th of May. Failure to complete the community service by this date will result in a suspension of benefits under the program for the next semester in September. No Underage Drinking: All Student-Scholars will enter into a written agreement that they will not possess, transport and/or sell controlled substances as defined by the Statutes in the jurisdiction where the Student-Scholar has permanent residency and/or in the jurisdiction where the Student-Scholar is attending the institution of higher learning or in any other jurisdiction where the Student-Scholar may be charged with such crimes. The Student-Scholars agree as part of accepting his/her scholarship not to be involved in the consumption, possession, transportation or purchase for other people of alcoholic beverages if they are underage. The Foundation has determined, given the environment in most colleges, the first offense of underage drinking will be a suspension of privileges for the semester or if all funds have been paid for that semester than for the following semester. Upon re-application, unless there are other circumstances involved, the Student-Scholar will be reinstated. Upon a second underage drinking charge, the Student-Scholar will be immediately terminated from the program. The Student-Scholar obviously will be allowed to apply just to show there were some exceptional or extenuating circumstances involved but generally speaking it is unlikely the Student-Scholar will be allowed to be placed back in the scholarship program. If a Student-Scholar is terminated because of a underage drinking violation he/she will be required to repay all funds received from the Foundation prior to his/her termination. No Use of Controlled Substance: The Student-Scholars agree as part of accepting his/her scholarship to enter into a written agreement that they will not to be involved in the consumption, possessing, transporting or selling of controlled substances. Charged with a controlled substance offense will result in an immediate termination from the program upon the charging of the offense. If it is shown, the charges were dismissed as a result of an acquittal or reduced for other reasons, the scholarship will be reinstated. If the charges are for personal use, the Student-Scholar may re-apply and most likely will be reinstated for personal use only. If the charges are for anything other than personal use, be it for possession and/or sale, termination of the scholarship will occur upon the guilty plea or the guilty verdict. The Foundation's position is any pretrial diversionary program where although no guilt is found there is probation, community service or other types of punishment in drug related areas is tantamount to a guilty plea and will be considered a guilty plea for the purposes of this scholarship program and will lead to termination from the program. If a Student-Scholar is terminated because of a controlled substance violation he/she will be required to repay all funds received from the Foundation prior to his/her termination. Criminal Activity: The Foundation leaves open the issue of other criminal offenses, they will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Each Student-Scholar-Scholar will be required on an annual basis to complete a criminal record form indicating whether there have been any arrests the prior year and the disposition of those. All Student-Scholar as part of the program will be instructed that upon arrest notice must be given to the Foundation along with a copy of the charges and the Foundation must be kept abreast of what occurs with the charges. Failing to comply and waiting to the following year to submit the form may also lead to termination from the program based on the circumstances in each particular case. If a Student-Scholar is terminated because of a criminal activity violation he/she will be required to repay all funds received from the Foundation prior to his/her termination. Failure to Comply: There will be limited exceptions to the failure to complete the community service or the failure to have a Grade Point Avenue as set forth above. If a Student-Scholar requests special exemption the student must prior to being placed on probation notify the Foundation as to the reasons why he/she will not be able to complete the necessary community service or will not be able to maintain the necessary Grade Point Average with specificity. The Student-Scholar shall further cooperate with the Foundation in documenting all of the alleged reasons why the Student-Scholar is unable to complete the necessary requirements. A decision will be made by the Foundation as to whether the exemption shall be allowed. However, in no case, shall the exemption be more than one semester. At the conclusion of the exemption if the Student-Scholar has failed to meet his/her requirements, termination of the funds will occur. Repayment: All Student-Scholars will execute, at a time they are legally able to bind themselves, documents which agrees to repay the Foundation any and all monies the Foundation has paid on the Student-Scholars behalf along with a reasonable rate of interest in those case where the Student-Scholar has had his/her scholarship terminated for any of the above reasons. In addition, the parents of the students will execute documents agreeing to reimburse the Foundation if their child has his/her scholarship terminated as a result a violation of the above conditions.

Overview Provides financial support to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate academic program leading to a degree in hospitality management. Scholarship Awards Scholarship amounts can range between $2,000 and $500 depending on enrollment status. Application Process The applicant does not have to be attending an AH&LEF affiliated school. Deadline The deadline for the academic scholarships is May 1st. Deadline date extended to June 15..

College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that “ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” in a short film of five minutes or less. Entries can express this theme in any genre or shooting format, but must be submitted on standard, full-sized NTSC-format VHS tape or as Region 1 or regionless DVDs. Entries over five minutes long will not be considered. THE PRIZES: Winning entries will be aired on a special edition of the internationally-syndicated television series Christopher Closeup. In addition, winners will receive the following cash awards: First Prize — $3,000 Second Prize — $2,000 Third Prize — $1,000 5 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 each Entrants must be currently enrolled in and attending a graduate or undergraduate program at a college or university. Entries will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness of conveying theme, artistic merit and technical proficiency. A Blue Ribbon Jury comprised of representatives from the media, academia and The Christophers’ Board of Directors will make the final selection of winners. Judges’ decisions are final. ABOUT THE CHRISTOPHERS: A nonprofit organization founded in 1945, The Christophers uses the media to spread two basic ideas: There’s nobody like you, and you can make a difference. This message, based on the concept of service to God and all humanity, is addressed to people of all faiths and of no particular faith. The Christopher motto is: “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” ENTRIES DUE: June 9, 2006 WINNERS NOTIFIED: September 1, 2006

The Coca-Cola Two Year Colleges Scholarship Program is awarded to first- and second-year students at two-year institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and have participated in community service within the previous 12 months. In addition, you must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year institution. Nomination materials are sent to the financial aid office of all two-year, degree granting institutions in the United States in February. Each college campus may nominate two students for this scholarship program