Parents of college age students should be aware of these scholarships that have application deadlines of December 2009 and February 2010. More than $1.3 Million in scholarships is available through AXA.
The AXA Foundation, a Proud National Sponsor of PTA, offers a signature program, AXA Achievement, which provides resources that help make college possible through both access and advice.
Access: more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships
Advice: a comprehensive resource for information to help students and parents plan for college.
Two scholarships are presently being offered through AXA Achievementsm:
* AXA Achievementsm Scholarship, in association with U.S. News & World Report
o 42 $10,000 scholarships – 10 $25,000 scholarships
o Deadline is December 15, 2009
* AXA Achievementsm Community Scholarship
o 350 $2,000 scholarships offered each year
o Deadline is February 15, 2010
The winners, known as AXA Achievers, are ethnically and economically diverse, but share these qualities:
* Ambition and drive
* Determination to set and reach goals
* Respect for self, family and community
* Ability to succeed in college
