Scholarship Support Through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are a vehicle for charitable giving that has typically been used by extremely affluent donors. But lower-cost DAF offerings are beginning to expand the reach of this unique giving structure—and that means more donors can make a bigger impact on students in need. Just what is a DAF? According to Fidelity […]
Featured Scholarships: February 2025 – Scholarship America
As we kick off February 2025, Scholarship America is featuring several generous and unique scholarship programs, including a new offering from TIAA for first-generation students; a program for U.S. armed forces veterans seeking careers in education; and a scholarship just for students in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Learn more about these programs below, and visit our […]
Scholarship Sponsor Q&A: HOERBIGER North America Scholarship
HOERBIGER has established a scholarship program to assist children of employees who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. HOERBIGER plans to award up to ten scholarships of $2,000 each. Scholarship America spoke with Maria Iragorri, Head of People & Culture at HOERBIGER about the HOERBIGER North American Scholarship. What’s your […]
In-Demand Skills for Today’s New Workforce
As automation, digital transformation and a fast-evolving global economy reshape the job market, the most outstanding new talent will need a blend of technical and soft skills. Here’s what to look for—and how employers can support initiatives to future-proof their workforce. 1. Digital and technical literacy—even for non-technical employees. With the rapid advancement of technology, […]
Scholarship Sponsor Q&A: Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity
In 2017, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis (also known as Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity) collaborated with the Sagamore Institute to research how they could better empower families to achieve strength, stability, and independence. Their research revealed that 79% of those who became homeowners also planned to start, continue or finish furthering their education […]