Lacey Darden of Dresden has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship by the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society. View details at this link.

The Pirate Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association offers two $5,000 scholarships from the Nina Belle Legacy Scholarship, a part of the Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund. Belle was a member of the Pirate Charter Chapter and gave a gift in her will to the fund. Visit pirateabwa.org f­or more information.

Red Cross Scholarship for Bloodstock Program

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Bellevue Community College has recently changed its name to Bellevue College because it is no longer a 2 year college.  Instead it offers 4 year degree programs.  Does anyone have any experience with that?  Can you get a job after getting a 4 year degree from Bellevue College?

University of Washington, Seattle offers two high profiled programs for professionals working in the technology industry.  Evening MBA and Technology Management MBA (TMMBA).  Which program is better?  What are the pros and cons of each program.

The local chapter of PEO seeks scholarship applicants.  Please read more here.

IRA Contribution Deadline

Students and parents who have worked during the last tax year can contribute upto $5,000 in their Traditional IRA or Roth IRA, provided they have earned more than $5,000.  The contribution in Traditional IRA can be subject to a tax deduction provided it meets the income criteria.  Those who have made less than $5,000 can contribute only up to the amount earned.  The deadline for to make last year's contribution is April 15th.  The deadline to make next year's contribution is April 15th next year.

While 529 plans are still a great way to save money for college you should be careful about one thing.  You shoud make sure that the plan is Guaranteed by your state legislature, so that if an economic crisis similar to the current crisis occurs, your kids can still go to college. 

Engelstad Family Foundation Scholarship

The Engelstad Family Foundation has started a $1 million scholarship endowment for American Indian students at the University of North Dakota. The program provides full scholarships to about four students who are enrolled members of Sioux tribes. The Engelstad Family Foundation also pledged $20 million in 2007 to the UND Foundation to support scholarships and endowed professorships.