Grants+and+Scholars


 * Grants and Scholarships[[image:ncobb-ibt/crest_reflection.jpg align="right"]] **

The purpose of this lesson is to explore life grants and scholarships.

 First we'll start by difining the terms.

**Grants** as defined by BusinessDictionary.com : Bounty, [|contribution], [|gift], or [|subsidy] (in [|cash] or kind) bestowed by a [|government] or other [|organization] ([|called] the [|grantor]) for specified purposes to an eligible [|recipient] (called the [|grantee]). Grants are usually [|conditional] upon certain [|qualifications] as to the use, [|maintenance] of specified standards, or a [|proportional] contribution by the grantee or other grantor(s).

**Scholarships** as defined by OxfordDictionaries.com : A grant or payment made to support a student’s education, [|awarded] on the basis of academic or other [|achievement].

As you begin your search you will realize that there hundreds, even thousands of grants and scholarships out there to choose from. Right now, click on Google and type in the word grants or scholarships and observe what comes up. **Here are some I found specific to Georgia. link]**
 * Activity 1 - Grants and Scholarships are EVERYWHERE! **

That's purly a personal decision (sorry mom and dad). The primary goal for training and educating yourself should be to come out "gainfully employed." Gainfully employed means being able to aquire and working at a job that allows you to gain/receive enough money to comfortably support yourself. Let's take a look at a couple of things to consider: How long to I want to be in school and how great a demand will there be after I complete my **matriculation?** [look it up you're preparing for the future. Great ACT/SAT word].
 * Activity 2 - Is School Worth the Time and Cost? **

Let's take a look at Chattahoochee Technical School. This may not satisfy your dream to be a Georgia Bulldog [sorry], but this exercise will help you become well on your way or at least give you some things to consider, as you strive to prepare yourself for the future. After all, your future is **OUR** future, the future of our nation; when **YOU** win, we ALL win : )
 * Chattahoochee Catalog **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Programs of Study **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tuition and Fees **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Job Outlook **