In 1979, Martha Ann "Mom" Deputy started Bowling Green's first refugee program, which gradually developed into the International Center of Kentucky and helped more than 10,000 people assimilate into the community. Martha Deputy passed three years ago, but her legacy endures.

In 2016, shortly before her passing, Martha Deputy created a scholarship through the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky to help international refugees or their descendants pay for college, university or technical school.

"It's her legacy to encourage education among the refugees and their children and grandchildren," said Suzanne Deputy, Martha's daughter. "(The scholarship) is just a little bit to help them on their way."

On Thursday evening, GEO International High School hosted a private graduation ceremony in the Warren Central High School auditorium to celebrate its first graduating class of about 50 students. The school serves a community of multilingual students who are new English learners.

The graduating class was presented with various awards and recognitions. Suzanne Deputy presented the $1,000 "Mom" scholarship with Kathy Hunt, Martha Deputy's sister.

"You all have overcome many hardships," Suzanne Deputy said. "You all are amazing, and we are so proud."

"It was the hardest thing to choose," said Hunt, who shared optimism for the fund growing and benefiting more students. "Every one of you is deserving."

Graduating seniors Siam Dim Nuan, Kau Khawm Lun and Hamze Dahir were awarded the scholarship Thursday.

Sian Dim Nuan, who was also the class valedictorian, delivered a speech to her classmates.

"We are the OGs," Sian Dim Nuan said. "Every time I see a reason to give up, I see a thousand reasons to keep going. ... Use what you have, and make the best of it."

Hamze Dahir, who was also named student of the year, rallied his peers with words of encouragement, while paying homage to the students who "worked at night and came to school in the morning" - and the parents who made the choice to risk their lives so their families could have better futures.

"Today, I'm here to say, everything is achievable," Dahir said. "You all have the power to change the world."

Suzanne Deputy agrees. She remarked on refugees' unique ability to overcome sometimes unimaginable hardships - and then come to another country with limited English to excel in school and thrive in adulthood.

"I can't say enough good about them. They're the survivors, and they're the very few survivors that get brought to the United States," Suzanne Deputy said. "They're real special people."

There were two other "Mom" scholarship recipients: E. Myo Zin and Cin San Dim, who are graduating from WCHS at the top of their class.

- Follow reporter Caroline Eggers on Twitter @eggersdailynews or visit bgdailynews.com.

Many companies in Canada are starting scholarship programs with a view to promoting their corporate social responsibility.

Several years ago, Rogers Communications was looking to freshen up its approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) - the combination of public outreach, philanthropic activities and community investments that's de rigueur for private companies today. "There wasn't much question where we would focus," says Peter King, Rogers' senior CSR director. "Education and scholarships are a tremendously worthwhile cause, and we have this great story of a founder who believed that an educated nation is a strong nation."

Ted Rogers, the company's founder and CEO until his death in 2008, was fond of referring to education as a "great equalizer." But while Mr. Rogers himself may have been behind the telecom giant's pivot to education, his company isn't alone in this newfound focus.

There's no hard data in Canada tracking sources of student aid, but those most familiar with the area believe that more funding is now coming from the private sector. Julia Scott, manager of Scholarship Partners Canada, a service of Universities Canada, says more companies are contacting her every year to investigate starting their own programs - in 2016, Rogers was one of them.

Chris Wilkins, CEO of EDge Interactive, which publishes the scholarship-aggregation website scholarshipscanada.com, says companies have recently been promoting more CSR-oriented scholarships on his site. And Jane Thompson, executive director of the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership program, concurs that corporate interest in the space is growing fast. "Partly it's about earning what people call the social license to operate and burnishing brand image," says Dr. Thompson, adding, "it's absolutely critical for workforce attraction, particularly for millennials, to feel good about the work they're doing."

The importance of CSR has become an HR mantra in recent years, and it's backed up by research: A 2016 study of job seekers aged 18 to 36, published in the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, found a clear link between robust CSR policies and workforce attraction. Other studies have found similar results internationally.

And that makes CSR strategies that target a university crowd even more appealing, says Dev Jennings, director of the Canadian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at the University of Alberta. "Many of these scholarships are just a few thousand dollars," he says. "Students and parents appreciate it, and you get good spread for your spending."

Started in 1996, TD's Scholarships for Community Leadership is one of the oldest and biggest CSR-focused scholarships in Canada, providing recipients with up to $70,000 over four years, and offering summer employment with the bank. It prioritizes community involvement over academic achievement when selecting applicants, and will fund students entering any program.

The Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund, which launched in 2017, has a similar approach. The company partners with 15 community organizations (for example, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the YMCA, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, among others) to identify candidates who've shown leadership skills and community involvement. The program has so far furnished 318 students nationwide with scholarships worth $10,000 each.

Another newcomer to the fold is Beedie Luminaries, a scholarship-granting foundation started by Vancouver property developer Ryan Beedie with a $50-million personal donation. That makes the program more philanthropy than strict CSR, but it reflects strongly on the Beedie brand overall. And as with Rogers' and TD's scholarships, it's open to students in any field of study, marking another emerging trend (traditionally, many corporate scholarships have come from the energy and financial sectors, supporting students studying specific fields that feed companies' own recruiting pipelines).

According to Dr. Thompson at TD, this new focus is less about workforce recruitment and more about meeting student's changing preferences. "I'm amazed that universities have been able to pivot so fast into fields around environmentalism, social justice, international development," she says. "All that stuff [is] on the cutting edge of what 17-year-olds care about."

Scholarships that are not too narrowly focused also make sense for companies looking to connect with a workforce entering a rapidly changing, disruption-prone economy. "Specificity makes less sense today," says Dr. Jennings. "You see now a generation moving into big data and AI, and in general you see that people are trying to take a broader positioning on what skills and types of employees will be attracted to their firm."

And, he reiterates, education funding is simply excellent bang for the CSR buck, with just a few thousand dollars generating feel-good stories about helping young Canadians. Ms. Scott concurs: "I think there's a lot of storytelling benefits that come with them. ... A scholarship program is long. You're supporting a student right out of high school and that creates a real connection with the student."

Aube Giroux will attest to that. Today a Nova Scotia-based documentary filmmaker, she was among the first TD Scholars in 1996. She says that the scholarship was vital in funding her education, and in providing opportunities beyond schooling. "I come from a fairly low-income family," she says, "and without it I would have come out of school with enormous debt, and fewer opportunities to travel and work." Ms. Giroux took advantage of TD's offer of summer employment anywhere in the country, which let her live in multiple cities. She even volunteered one summer at a women's shelter, where TD paid her equivalent wages.

TD actively tries to maintain relationships with its scholarship recipients after graduation, hosting conferences and events and building what Dr. Thompson calls a "network of emerging leaders." That relationship with Ms. Giroux was tested in 2016, however, when she and 68 other TD Scholars signed an open letter to TD, asking them to withdraw investment in the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Ms. Giroux says she received no pressure from TD, but she thinks younger students, still receiving their scholarships, might have felt more reticent to speak out against the company. Nonetheless, she says, the experience didn't break the bond with TD: "Despite everything, I still have that, and it's lasted long after the scholarship itself."

by Anna Barr

Big brands are taking notice that to foster future talent begins now. Every fashion student knows that it's a struggle which begins tuition. Istituto Marangoni has taken note by continuing their intensive Scholarship Programme to promote young talents who dream of a future in fashion and design. They are offering scholarships covering 50% of the course cost for 25 Master's programmes and 50 three-year programmes in Milan, Florence, London, and Paris starting in October 2019 in partnership with the biggest brands in interior and fashion design.

The application deadline for Milan and Paris is May while London has been extended to June 12th. The scholarships are backed by brands representing the best of "Made in Italy" including Missoni, Loro Piana, Cappellini, Zanotta, Poliform, and Rossana Orlandi; international fashion houses such as Jimmy Choo, BVLGARI, and Stephane Rolland; and other cultural sources.

Giulio Cappellini, an icon in the design industry, is one of the ambassadors of Istituto Marangoni which actually goes alongside with his lifelong mission of scouting new talents. Many of the most relevant names of the design scene nowadays, started actually designing pieces for Cappellini.

Together with Cappellini, and with the sponsorship of ADI - Associazione per il Disegno Industriale, Istituto Marangoni has also launched a new challenge to young international designers, who are invited to envision a furnishing project addressed to the No Code Generation, the new generation of nomads who travel the world in a smart and fluid way. Now, in its fifth year, the project offers a scholarship covering the entire cost of the Master in Italian Product & Furniture Design programme.

Menswear sees the contest 'Boost your menswear design' in collaboration with Loro Piana, designers need to present a portfolio dedicated to a total look capsule wardrobe for an over 40 clientele and the winner will be awarded with a scholarship for a Master's in Fashion Design.

The London branch dedicates a Master's in Product Design, in collaboration with Poliform UK to the most ambitious designers. The candidates are asked to develop a series of multipurpose pieces inspired by the brand's collections and accompanied by a mood board that reflects the proposed theme: 'ABC Design, a product inspired by the letters of the alphabet'.

For more information on all of the scholarships visit: https://scholarships.istitutomarangoni.com/

Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau

After an eventful 10 weeks that saw the majority of the UNLV basketball roster test the transfer market, it appears as though the Rebels finally have a full roster - for now.

From the time Marvin Menzies was fired on March 15, UNLV has had 16 players either enter the NCAA transfer portal or commit to the school from outside the program. And after all that activity, there are now 13 players under scholarship for the 2019-20 season.

The final spot was claimed by rising sophomore Marvin Coleman, who served as a walk-on last season under Menzies. New coach T.J. Otzelberger has awarded a scholarship to Coleman, a 6-foot-2 guard from Foothill High School, giving the Rebels a full complement of players for next season.

Coleman got into 11 games as a walk-on last year and averaged 1.5 points in 4.2 minutes. Menzies spoke highly of Coleman's defense and played him ahead of scholarship guards in certain matchups.

The active roster now comprises four seniors, five juniors and two sophomores. David Jenkins, a junior guard from South Dakota State, and Moses Wood, a sophomore forward from Tulane, will have to sit out the upcoming season as redshirt transfers.

All five of Otzelberger's incoming recruits are from the college ranks, either as grad transfers, sit-out transfers or the junior college level. He has not signed a high school recruit, though not for lack of trying - Otzelberger courted former South Dakota State commit Caleb Grill, but the Class of 2019 guard eventually chose Iowa State.

The scholarship situation could still change before the offseason is through, as players are free to enter the transfer portal at any time. Holdovers such as Djordjije Sljivancanin and Jay Green did not play at all last season and could be transfer candidates. Joel Ntambwe, Shakur Juiston, Trey Woodbury, Tervell Beck and Ben Coupet are still in the portal.

Here's how the UNLV roster breaks down as of now:

Amauri Hardy, junior

Bryce Hamilton, sophomore

Jonah Antonio, junior

Elijah Mitrou-Long, senior

Jay Green, junior

Marvin Coleman, sophomore

Nick Blair, senior

Vitaliy Shibel, junior

Mbacke Diong, junior

Cheickna Dembele, senior

Djordjije Sljivancanin, senior

David Jenkins, junior

Moses Wood, sophomore

Mike Grimala can be reached at 702-948-7844 or [email protected] . Follow Mike on Twitter at twitter.com/mikegrimala.

Sometimes, Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski and his assistant coaches get hooked on a particular club basketball team and just start offering everyone in sight. That's kind of how we ended up with Ike Eke, Greg Elliott, and Jamal Cain all on the roster together, and last year, it was the Phenom Hoops team that featured Jalen Johnson, Jamari Sibley, and Reece Beekman.

This year, it appears that they really like New York Renaissance. We talked recently about their offer to Adama Sanogo, and the Golden Eagles have had an offer out to Jonathan Kuminga from that same program for a while now. Now it's an offer to Class of 2020 point guard RJ Davis.

According to 247 Sports, RJ Davis is a 5'11", 150 pound combo guard out of New York. He attends Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, which is roughly 30 miles northeast of Madison Square Garden. The 247 Composite system says he's a three-star prospect ranked #204 in the country, which puts him 15th amongst combo guards and fifth in the state of New York. He trails behind Marquette targets Jalen Suggs, Nimari Burnett, and Johnny Davis on a national level, as well as 2020 Marquette commit Symir Torrence.

You'll notice from the tweet by the always on top of it Andrew Slater that he said that Davis is a four-star prospect. While the Composite system says he's a three-star, we do have to acknowledge that 247's internal system has Davis at #112 in the country, and that does make him a four-star prospect for them. It's just not a consensus opinion at this point.

Davis' offer sheet thus far reads like one of a prospect about ready to blow up. You've got George Washington, La Salle, and UMass before you start working your way up to Maryland, Indiana, and Penn State. Finally, you start getting into actual important schools like Seton Hall and St. John's. If he's going to be spending time playing with Kuminga, the #3 player in the class of 2021, during the forthcoming summer, odds are that the list of offers for Davis is only going to keep growing.

Davis has already set the Stepinac all-time scoring record, and averaged 25.4 points per game this past high school season. For laughs, he added 7.0 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.7 steals, and again: He's maybe six feet tall.

Here's a highlight reel of him throwing up 27 in a game back in December:

Here's a three minute long clip from January 2018. It's on the older side, of course, but it's hard to ignore three minutes of highlights.

The class of 2020 is a big one for Marquette, as they're projected to be losing four seniors from the year before. There's also the issue of Wojciechowski's recent contract extension that runs through the end of the 2020 prospects' senior season. Not only will MU have space on the roster to fill, but the coaching staff also needs to restock the roster with top end talent to continue to progress down the path that all MU fans would like to see.

Here's what the scholarship chart looks like right now.

The University College Lillebaelt awards Nursing Scholarship to international students who apply to study nursing at the university. The scholarship is available for excellent students from any country outside Switzerland and EU/EAA countries.

The aim of the scholarship is to encourage the study of nursing.

Host University: University College Lillebaelt

Degree Level: The scholarship is available to study the nursing program.

Field of Study: The scholarship is awarded in the field of nursing.

Scholarship Value: The scholarship will cover the following:

• The nursing scholarship covers one semester tuition fee for the nursing program.
• Monthly stipend of 6000 DKK will be paid to successful applicants.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Candidates applying to the nursing program
• A citizen of any country outside Switzerland, EU or the European Economic Area
• Enrolled in a full degree in nursing.

Eligible Countries: Applicants of all countries can apply except students from Switzerland or EU/EAA countries.

Application Procedure: Application is done online

• Application form
• CV
• One page Motivation letter
• Official academic transcripts (the transcript should contain the grading system)
• Documentation of English proficiency. Check the scholarship website for details.

Deadline: The application deadline is May 1st.

Apply also: Bill Gates Scholarship for International students

The world famous New York Yankees baseball team has announced the winners of a Stonewall scholarship.

Last year, the Yankees announced it would not only celebrate its first Pride at New York this year but would also give financial assistance to young LGBTI people. The scholarships commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

The Stonewall Riots triggered the global LGBTI rights movement. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York.

'Through this initiative, we are proud to recognize the profound historical impact of Stonewall and celebrate the many meaningful contributions of the LGBTQ community,' Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said last year.

About 260 students applied for the $10,000 scholarships, with the Yankees choosing five recipients, NBC news reported.

'We at the Yankees are very conscious of our place in New York City. As part of NYC, we always try to recognize our responsibility to give back to the community,' said Yankees president, Randy Levine.

'We noticed it was the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and we wanted to do something, not only to just celebrate, but to do something more meaningful by giving back and creating legacy so that this anniversary is remembered, that people learn from it and to create great leaders as a result of it.'

A helping hand

The five students each represent a different New York City borough.

Alex Rosado a trans student from Manhattan couldn't believe the cost of college tuition.

'Even with all the scholarships that I got from the college and the need-based aid, I was still short 10 grand for each year,' Rosado told NBC News.

'I was really surprised that after all the work I did in high school, I didn't even get enough scholarships to cover the basic cost of tuition, so because of this [Yankees-Stonewall] scholarship, I'm going to be able to go to this very expensive college.'

Natalie Schultheis has been named the recipient of the 2019 Daviess Community Hospital Nursing Scholarship.
Schultheis is a 2018 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School and is attending Purdue University in the nursing program.
She currently works on the Daviess Community Hospital Medical/Surgical unit as a Nursing Assistant during the summer and scheduled breaks at Purdue.
Schultheis plans to return to Daviess County after graduation to pursue her career in nursing.
Her long term goals include becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

The Rotary Club of Washington has announced the recipient of its 2019 Rotary Scholarship.
Emily Fields, a senior from Washington Catholic High School is the recipient of the 2019 Rotary Centennial Scholarship.
Emily was awarded $2000 for her essay on "Be the Inspiration."
The Rotary scholarship was awarded not only based on grades but on service to the community, references, and an essay.

Are you looking for the perfect research environment to develop your skills? The Government of Israel is now accepting the application for the MFA Scholarships which is designed for foreign students to study in Israel.

In order to apply for the opportunity applicants should fulfill the educational requirements of the Israeli university, on which they apply. It is important that you already possess a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and a good record of academic achievement may also be required.

The aim of the Israeli government awards is to enable and encourage academically able students. Scholarships can be given only once (either for the summer language course or for the academic year).

Today Israel is home to myriad pioneering startups, backed by robust public-sector support so you have the golden path to start your career in the country. In the country, there is the limitless career horizon for those who belong to this stream of study is limitless.

Description

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2019
• Course Level: The grant is open for the BA or BSc degree (or higher) program
• Award: Partial tuition fees, Monthly allowance, and Basic health insurance
• Number of Awards: Not given
• Nationality: Foreign students
• The award can be taken in Israel

Eligibility:

• Eligible Countries: International students.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
• Eligibility Criteria: See the basic entry requirements below:

The applicant should be a citizen of the country where he/she applies for the opportunity and be under the age of 35 (at the beginning of the academic year). If you are Israeli citizens then you are not eligible to submit an application for this application .

Recipients of scholarship should receive a student visa (A2), which was issued by the Israeli embassy, in which their application was submitted. Proof of English or Hebrew language proficiency is required for the opportunity .

Application Procedure

To begin the application process, contact your local Israeli embassy to verify the exact date for application submission and to obtain more detailed information about the process of choosing candidates for the opportunity from the country.

How to Apply

The application form can be downloaded from the given link: Application Form

Supporting Documents

To apply, students must be ready to submit the following:

• Detailed letter describing the field the applicant intends to study in Israel, specifying the University he/she wishes to attend
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of letters exchanged with Israeli universities, or in the case of a research or post-doctorate - the relevant Israeli supervisor. Not required for Ulpan Scholarship.
• Official original academic records (or notarized copies) of all relevant studies and test scores, diplomas attesting the completion of an academic degree, including a transcript of the student's records
• At least two (2) letters of recommendation from lecturers/professors who taught the candidate
• Three (3) photographs
• Certificate of health

Admission Requirements

To consider this unique opportunity, you can contact the selected university in which you want to apply.

Benefits

The university will provide all the following:

• the program provides a partial tuition fee for outstanding student-if applicable (50% of the maximum $ 6,000 for tuition fees of $ 12,000 and above).
• It gives you a monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only, October until June) and also provides basic health insurance.

the program provides a monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only, October until June) and Basic health insurance.

• Full tuition fees
• Dormitories
• weeks' allowance
• Basic health insurance

The final date that applications will be accepted is November 30, 2019.

Are you a passionate business-minded woman? So here is a great opportunity for taking part in the Piet and Wina Van Waeyenberge Endowed program furnishing by INSEAD for women of MBA field.

This educational award is activated for those international woman's who dreams to build a bright future in their chosen fields.

Review

Established in 1957, INSEAD is the best Business school in the world. It is a graduate business school with campuses in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. INSEAD offers full-time MBA degree programs in diverse fields.

Why study this INSEAD program? Studying this program will provide the candidate skills and knowledge which are required for starting a new business. They will learn to manage a leadership position and be a different person according to the changes in the world.

Application Deadline: June 3, 2019, and July 22, 2019

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Female applicants of any nationality are eligible.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: They can apply for an MBA degree program in any subjects offered by the organization.
• Admissible Criteria: You must have an engineering background and limited financial means.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In terms of applying for this grant, you need to complete the INSEAD online Diversity application.
• Supporting Documents: Students must have to submit an essay under the diversity fund along with the copy of their passport and curriculum vitae.
• Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree is necessary for taking admission in this program.
• Language Requirement: Having the speaking and writing skill of the English language is required for studying this program but you must have to demonstrate these skills by taking TOEFL or IELTS test.

Benefits: An award of 13 000 EUR will be awarded for this program.

The Athens chapter of the Oddfellows gave scholarships on Thursday to seven area students who plan to attend Trinity Valley Community College in the fall.

The Oddfellows, a fraternal organization, has a tradition of giving $500 scholarships to one student at each high school campus in Henderson County, according to lodge official James Curtis.

"I'm glad we can do this," James Curtis said. "We have since 1992 and we brought in enough at the fish fry Saturday to pay for two of the scholarships next year."

Members of the Oddfellows organization review and choose each recipient.

The students who apply have to maintain a certain grade point average to qualify. Exceptions are made for lower income students who had to work during their high school years.

"Students need to please be sure and follow instructions on the application," Curtis said. "We grade them on this."

TVCC matches the Oddfellows contribution to the scholarship to reach the $500 total.

"TVCC is honored to have such a fantastic partnership with the Oddfellows and Rebekahs," Kristen Bennett, vice president of institutional advancement and executive director of the TVCC Foundation said. "We could not make the impact we do without civic groups like the Oddfellows and Rebeccas. Together we help students achieve their academic dreams."

The Oddfellows Lodge is located at 1301 Cayuga Dr. on the southwest side of Athens. The lodge has been active in Athens for 102 years.

The organization got its start in the United States in Baltimore in 1819. Earlier Oddfellows groups started in England in the 1700s.

The Rebekah Lodges were founded in September 1851. Formerly only men could be Oddfellows and women were only eligible for membership in the Rebekahs. Curtis said women can now hold membership in both the Rebekahs and the Oddfellows.

In continuing our Islamic heritage series, this column's annual tribute to the month of Ramadan, we will touch on a topic that's often been the cause of controversy about Islam. This is the role of women in the public sphere. The following piece deals with the contribution of Muslim Women to the field of scholarship, from the days of Rasulillah, SAW, right through the ages.

By Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi

"O Mankind! Fear your Lord who has created you from a single soul, and from it He created its mate; and from them both, He brought forth multitudes of men and women. Be mindful of God through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and revere the wombs that bore you. Surely, God is ever watching over you" (Quran, 4:1).

From the very beginning of divine revelations to humans, God makes it quite clear that men and women are equal beings created from one single soul, sharing the same father and mother, and subservient unto the same Lord. The verse mentioned above came to the Messenger of God, peace upon him (pbuh), at a time when women were being humiliated and oppressed.

God says: "...and when the female child, buried alive, will be asked: For what sin was she killed" (Quran, 81:8-9) This refers to an ancient practice of the Arabs, who would kill their female children out of fear of being humiliated in the community as only sons were prized, or out of fear that they would not have the means to provide for them. Islam eradicated this heinous practice, amongst others, and after twenty-three years of prophetic teachings it had conferred upon women a status that was previously unthinkable.

The first revelation-"Read in the name of your Lord who created..." (Quran, 96:1)- left the Prophet, pbuh, severely shaken, for he could not comprehend such an event happening to an unlettered, orphaned, desert Arab. It is related that he was consoled by his wife, Khadijah, may God be pleased with her, who believed in him and comforted him in a time of great need and distress. A successful and independent business woman of noble lineage, she was the backbone of his initial efforts for the advancement of the new faith.

After three years of secrecy, Muhammad was ordered by God to call his own family to the faith. He gathered his family and openly called upon them to believe in his message. Towards the end of the narration of this event, he specifically says to 'Abbas b. 'Abdul Muttalib, his uncle: "I cannot benefit you on the Day of Judgment." He uttered the same statement to his aunt, Safiyyah bint 'Abdul Muttalib, and to his daughter, Fatima. He added: "Ask me of my wealth in this world, but on the Day of Judgment I cannot avail you in any way."

In this initial invitation to the faith, the Prophet, peace upon him, specifically named two women and one man, demonstrating that women possess independent religious responsibility that has no connection to their gender. This independence in faith is exemplified by the fact that the wives of Noah and Lot, peace upon them, both rejected faith. Hence, the Quran affirms that even the wife of a Prophet is free to believe or disbelieve.

Furthermore, Umm Habiba became a believer while her father was a staunch opponent of the Prophet (he accepted Islam later in his life). At the second Pledge of Aqabah, a covenant that involved specific political and strategic obligations, the Prophet, peace upon him, took an oath from both men and women. He was not content to have women confined to their houses and divorced from any involvement in public affairs.

The Quran, the most sacred and important source in Islam, was memorized by many of the Companions. After the Battle of Yamama, where a large number of those memorizers were killed, Umar advised Abu Bakr to issue a standardized edition of the entire Quran in the dialect of the Quraish. Abu Bakr issued such an edition and vouchsafed its protection. After his death, it passed into the protection of Umar and after his passing, it was given to Hafsah, the daughter of Umar, to be carefully guarded and preserved. During the caliphate of Uthman, it was noticed that divergent and erroneous recitations of the Quran were emerging among the newly converted non-Arab people in places like Armenia and Azerbaijan. Uthman then borrowed the edition of the Quran held in Hafsah's protection to make six standardized copies to send to the major political and cultural centers in the Islamic realm. He ordered all non-standardized editions to be burned. It is clear here that no one questioned Hafsah's trustworthiness as to whether she would lose, neglect, or alter the edition vouchsafed to her.

In the time of the Companions, the question never arose concerning the validity of learning directly from women. If we were to consider, for example, the books of prophetic tradition (hadith), in every chapter you will find women narrating as well as men. Imam Hakim Naisapuri states: "One fourth of our religion depends on the narrations of women. Were it not for those narrations, we would lose a quarter of our religion." For example, Abu Hanifah considers there to be four units of supererogatory prayer before the obligatory noon prayer, whereas the remaining Imams say that there are only two. The latter depend on the narration of Abdullah b. Umar while Abu Hanifah relies on Umm Habiba and the other wives of the Prophet, peace upon him. Abu Hanifah argues that since the Prophet used to pray supererogatory prayers in his house, the narration of his wives is stronger.

Similarly, major events such as the beginning of the call to Islam were specifically narrated by women. Ayesha alone narrates the tradition detailing the circumstances of the first revelation, as recorded by Imam Bukhari, immediately after the hadith mentioning that actions are judged based on the intention accompanying them.

Another example regards performing ablution which is essential for the validity of ritual prayer. A female Companion, Rubiyya bint Muawidh b. Afrah, whose family members died in the Battle of Uhud, was a great narrator of hadith. Her narrations can be found in Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, and other compilations. She narrated how the Prophet performed ablution, actually witnessing his performance of the purification ritual. The Companions would go to learn from her despite the fact that Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Muadh b. Jabal, and Abdullah b. Masood, may God be pleased with them all, were all present in Medina. She was regarded as the expert in the performance of ablution. Her students included the likes of Abdullah b. Abbas and his father, the great Quranic exegete, and also a member of the family of the Prophet. He never asked: "Why should I learn from her when I am from the family of the Prophet and great exegete?" The same is true for Ali Zain ul-Abideen, the great grandson of the Prophet and a great scholar himself. Their resolve was to go to whoever possessed knowledge, irrespective of their gender.

Interestingly, there is no single hadith which has been rejected from a woman on account of her being deemed a fabricator or a liar. Imam Dhahabi affirms: "There are many men who have fabricated hadith. However, no woman in the history of Islam has been accused of fabrication." In light of this, if the intellectual integrity of either gender would be questioned, it would be that of men. Women have always truthfully conveyed religious knowledge.

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Almost all of Youngstown City Schools' graduates qualify for a $6,000 scholarship this year. It's a big accomplishment for a school district that's been struggling academically over the past few years.

All 125 East High and 61 Rayen Early College graduates qualify for a Y-Star Scholarship. At Chaney, 144 of 147 graduates qualify for the scholarship.

Students have to meet two requirements -- graduate in four years and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Just three years ago, a large fight closed down East High School.

"It's really remarkable, the transformation that's occurred at East over the last few years. When I first arrived in Youngstown, I heard about the so-called riot in March 2016 at East and how things were out of control at the school," said Youngstown Schools CEO Krish Mohip.

He said the culture has changed.

"The change in the culture and climate of East, as well as many of our other buildings, has improved dramatically and that credit goes to the administrators who set the tone for the buildings, as well as teachers and other school personnel. And, of course, we have great students throughout YCSD."

The scholarships are for either Youngstown State or Eastern Gateway Community College.

The Edo University, a World Class Institution located in Iyamho, Edo State, which upholds quality and excellence in teaching and research, with state-of-the-art facilities is desirous of awarding full scholarship to deserving students who scored a minimum of 260 in UTME and partial scholarship to deserving indigent students of Edo State origin who scored a minimum of 200 in UTME.

Edo University Scholarships.

Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award: The Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA) will be for the duration of any choice programme of candidates. This scholarship shall be for the maximum of five (5) candidates who have demonstrated high level of academic excellence.

Indigent Students Scholarship Award: The Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA) will be for the duration of any choice programme and it covers only tuition fees. This award is part of Edo University Iyamho Corporate Social Responsibility in providing access to quality education in Nigeria.

Edo University Scholarship Eligibility.

• The candidate must have chosen Edo University Iyamho or any other NUC recognized University as his/her first choice of University for UTME with a minimum score of 260 for Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA) And 200 For Undergraduate Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA).
• Also, The candidate must have met the entry requirements for admission into his/her course of study.
• Also, The candidate must demonstrate a high level of written and spoken English (please note that a CBT is an important mode of assessment for determining the best applicants).
• Candidates of Edo State origin must show evidence of indigency to qualify for the Undergraduate Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA).

Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduate candidates into the various programmes offered by the University as reflected on the University's website.

How to Apply for Edo University Scholarship.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the "Apply" button below:

Closing Date for applications is Monday 20 ^th December 2019.

With a passion for agriculture and research, the 2019 recipient of the Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship is Jorja Elliott of Pratt, Kansas. This $500 scholarship will help Elliott pursue her degree in biology with an emphasis in botany at Fort Hays State University - where she has already been taking courses through the Kansas Academy of Math and Science (KAMS).

"This scholarship is ultimately allowing me to pursue the agricultural research I want to do as a career," Elliott said.

She has already been active on the agricultural research scene. Elliott is involved with studying the effects of toxins, like ethanol, lactic acid and sulfide on various crops around Kansas. The goal is to see how much of these toxins the plants can be exposed to before they cause damage to the plant. She is working to have a publication that would summarize the research published this summer.

Raised in rural Kansas, Elliott knew agriculture was just a part of the fiber of her being. She grew up in a farming family, as did her friends. She wanted to be a part of agriculture and has a passion for research and science.

"I want to see what my research does for the community," said Elliott, "because a farming community is what I grew up in."

Before deciding on agricultural research, she explored various avenues to try and find her niche. Elliott obtained her Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide from Pratt Community College before and during her involvement with the Kansas Academy for Math and Sciences.

The KAMS program is a difficult and competitive program for high school juniors and seniors from across the state of Kansas. Students must have a high GPA from their high school and meet the ACT and SAT requirements. Additionally, those applying to be in the program must be involved in activities in and out of the classroom. About 20 students are selected to be in the program. Elliott has completed a variety of challenging and higher level courses at Fort Hays State University, such as engineering, physics, calculus 1 and 2 and organic chemistry through this program. She has already gotten involved on campus, serving as vice president of the chemistry pre professional club, president of the national residential hall honorary and is a member of the honors college.

"Because of her excellence in the classroom, drive to finding answers to agriculture's questions, and her involvement on campus, Jorja Elliott is highly deserving of this scholarship," said Jordan Hildebrand, Program Assistant for Kansas Wheat. "We are proud to support agricultural researchers and we invest in developing a robust talent pipeline, but it's especially rewarding when we can help to develop a future agricultural researcher right here at home."

The Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship was established through a fund in memory of Herbert W. Clutter, a farmer from Holcomb and the first president of the National Association of Wheat Growers. The history of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Wheat Commission is enriched with the memory and lasting leadership of Clutter and his family.

"Mr. Clutter's enthusiasm and leadership for the wheat industry serve as an excellent example for young adults as they take this next step in their lives," said Hildebrand. "We are honored to offer a scholarship in remembrance of Herb Clutter, and to share his passion for the industry and his community with future generations of wheat leaders."

Applicants for the annual Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship must be incoming freshmen from Kansas who will be full-time students at any two or four-year, Kansas college or university. They should plan to pursue a career in the field of agriculture.

Bailee Buckles, Lakewood, a 2018 graduate of Shelbyville High School and a sophomore at Illinois Wesleyan University impressed the Illinois Sheriff's Association committee and received a $500 ISA Scholarship presented through the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.

Buckles is studying Biology at IWU with an emphasis in Pre-Med. She plans to graduate IWU and go on to medical school and become a doctor of obstetricts and gynecology. She completed her freshman year of studies with a 3.39 grade point average out of 4.0. She scored a 24 on the ACT and a SAT score of 1160.

Buckles was an Illinois State Scholar, member of the National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Presidential Award Winner, Top Ten Student and Student of the Month. She was involved Book Club, Key Club, Mathletes, volleyball, baking and was a volunteer for Make-A-Wish. She volunteered at the food pantry and with mentally disabled residents and was a volunteer at the Festival of Lights.

Buckles wrote an essay on what citizens can do to help law enforcement to better police and protect the community. She stressed the need for communication between the community and the police.

"Trust can ensure that we leave important problems in the hands of those who have been trained to handle the situation," Buckles wrote.

Buckles believes Shelby County does a good job of that.

"Shelbyville and Shelby County do a great good, as both community members and police officers ensure the overall environment is safe and protected," Buckles wrote. "My job as a member of the community is to ensure that I am doing my part to help our officers keep the public as safe as possible, to voice concerns and communicate with law enforcement, and trust they will do their job."

CLOSE

The TV cameras came to history class first.

But it wasn't until Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio walked through the door with an over-sized check that De'Nasha Turner figured it out.

This was all for her.

Wiping tears from her eyes, the Academy @ Shawnee senior rose from her seat to accept the check - a $10,000 college scholarship funded by JCPS employees.

"It means so much, they don't even understand," Turner said. "Being gifted this to help me build my education, I'll be able to give back."

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Turner was among eight JCPS graduating seniors surprised Friday with $48,000 worth of college scholarships. Three of the awards were $10,000 or more.

Pollio began the scholarship fund early this school year. District employees can opt in to participate, choosing an amount to be deducted from each of their paychecks. JCPS received some community donations, but the vast amount of scholarship money raised came from district employees, the district said.

More than 100 seniors applied for scholarships through the employee fund. Students were required to have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need.

"We weren't looking for the highest scoring," said district spokeswoman Toni Konz. "We were looking for someone who truly had a desire to pursue a higher education and needed help."

Turner, the youngest of four children raised by a single mother, held down two jobs during her senior year, while also participating in several school activities, including drum line and yearbook.

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Turner also dealt with homelessness midway through the school year. The Academy @ Shawnee librarian took Turner in, treating the teen as one of his own family members.

"It's one of the most meaningful things to me to see kids overcome hardships to become successful," Pollio said, admitting he and other JCPS officials teared up after Turner's scholarship interview. "That's what we wanted in this scholarship, to address kids who had real struggles."

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Shawnee High School student De'Nasha Turner, left, is congratulated by a classmate after getting news that she is the recipient of college scholarship from JCPS. May 24, 2019. (Photo: Pat McDonogh/Courier Journal)

Turner will attend Kentucky State University in Frankfort next year, where she said she's going to study education. And when she graduates, she's going to come back to JCPS to teach, she said.

"At Shawnee!" Principal Kymberly Rice offered, she, too, wiping tears from her eyes.

Before video chatting her dad to share the good news, Turner offered advice for future JCPS graduates.

Stay focused, she said.

"When you come to school, you've got to understand how important education is," Turner said. "Pain is temporary. You've got to push through."

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The John P. Franklin, Sr. Achievement Scholarship Fund was established in 2011 by the Kappa Foundation of Chattanooga to honor his extraordinary life and achievements. Mr. John P. Franklin, Sr. was the first African-American elected official, and was a leader in the Chattanooga community for over 60 years.

"His legacy has touched and molded the lives of many as an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, elected government official, civic and community leader and devoted family man and Christian," officials said. "This year we awarded three $1,000 scholarships, which brings the total of JPF Scholarships awarded to 24."

The John P. Franklin, Sr. Scholarship Fund is administered through the Community Foundation of Chattanooga.

Below are the awardees for the eighth class of JPF Scholars:

*Jalil Barnes - CSAS
*Kameron Watson - McCallie
*Nicholas Webber - CSAS

Rising male seniors should check with your guidance counselor or visit CFGC.org website in January 2020 to apply for JPF Scholarship next school year.

Individuals who would like to make a tax-deductible donation, make your check payable to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Inc. In the memo section of your check, place JPF Scholarship Fund, and remit to the address below:

The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Inc.
c/o BHSAA Scholarship Fund
1400 Williams Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408

BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY

Battle Ground Academy held its graduation on Sunday, May 19, celebrating the matriculation of 93 students.

Christina Conrady, who will attend Washington University in St. Louis, and Jenna Diab, who will attend Rice University, were the Valedictorian and Salutatorian respectively.

"The class 2019 has been incredibly successful here at BGA. Having been here for the last five years myself, I can say that is has been a privilege to see them grow into the young men and women that they have become," BGA Head of School Will Kesler said. "Not only did they broaden their horizons in the college search process - applying to the widest array of schools in BGA history - they also saw their opportunities for college options increase. Eight out of ten got into their first choice college, and 94% of the class qualified for some form of merit-based scholarship.

"Whether it is close to home at Vanderbilt or Belmont, the Naval Academy or West Point, Oregon or Tennessee, we wish them the very best in their bright futures," he added. "They carry with them the indelible mark of a BGA education, and we know that the character, scholarship, and excellence instilled in them here will serve them well in college and beyond."

Highlights of BGA's 130th graduating class include:

*The class collectively received more than $10.3 million in scholarship offers, with more than $5 million being accepted.

*Four out of five students were accepted to their top college choices, with 95% being accepted by one of their top three choices.

*Graduates will matriculate to nearly 55 different colleges and universities throughout the U.S., D.C., Japan and Canada.

*Eli Mayberry has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annie Arvizu to the United States Military Academy and Zachary Bankemper to The Citadel, The Military College of the South.

*Twelve students will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

In addition to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian, other graduates honored included:

*Jenna Diab was awarded the Pinkerton Watch, given to the senior who, in the judgment of the faculty, is the best all-around student.

*Eli Mayberry was presented the Paul Guffee '61 Memorial Award, which, by a vote of the faculty, goes to the senior who exhibits leadership in athletics and all other phases of school life.

*Ridley Randolph received the Katie Jeter '03 Award for Service.

*Sophia Buskirk received the BGA Alumni Association Bill Ross '72 Award as voted by the student body for helping those in need without the need for recognition.

*Avery Witt was presented the Robin Leigh Altshuler Award given to the senior who exemplifies a spirit of unconditional service to others and the community.

*Laura Abbott received the Durwood Sies '40 Leadership Award.

Three faculty members were also recognized by students: O.J. Fleming received the Cannonball Yearbook Dedication; Leah Handelsman received the Golden Apple Award; and Roydell Williams received the Second Mile Award.

Ms. Katherine Abbott

Mr. Robert Glenn Adams III

Ms. Annie Michelle Arvizu

Ms. Gracen Alexis Bailey

Mr. Ryan Matthew Bailey

Mr. Zachary Jerome Bankemper

Ms. Abigail Mallie Baur

Mr. Chico Demond Bennett Jr.

Mr. Parker James Bennett

Mr. Jack Thomas Burns

Ms. Sophia Mae Ahn Buskirk

Mr. Maxwell Tyree Byram

Ms. Mary Wallace Calvani

Mr. Tony Joe Cavender Jr.

Ms. Mia Camille Churchill

Ms. Christina Elaine Conrady

Mr. Fletcher Ewing Daniel

Mr. Nolan William Davidson

Mr. Aaron Michael Desmond

Ms. Reagan Ann DeSoto

Ms. Jenna Diab

Ms. Morgan Vashti Dial

Ms. Aubrey Hope Diefenthal

Ms. Lindsey Elizabeth Duncan

Mr. Dolan Wesley Eckhart

Ms. Lauren Brooks Eskind

Mr. SiYi Fang

Mr. Caleb James Fleming

Ms. Anna Quinn French

Mr. Jaylen Malik Frierson

Ms. Ella Rose Gallimore

Mr. Evan Carter Gaunt

Mr. Graham Elliot Gibson

Mr. Joseph Ray Goodson

Mr. Ian Tyler Gray

Mr. William Wyatt Greenewalt

Mr. Cooper Lee Helm

Mr. Theodore William Holloway

Ms. Kristin Nicole Hulsey

Mr. Brown Sullivan Jewell

Mr. Charles Anderson Jewell Jr.

Mr. John Patrick Joyce

Ms. Kyah Rhea Keller-Smith

Mr. David Bennett Kesler

Mr. Richard Evans Klausner

Mr. Robert McLane Lape

Mr. Nathan Reece LaRock

Ms. Reed McMurray Locke

Ms. Selah Marie Lowery

Mr. Michael Jeffrey Mahoney

Mr. Eli Oakley Mayberry

Mr. Ian Tarkington McCullough

Mr. Robert Zachary McCullough

Mr. David Juett McDaniel V

Ms. Rachel Yvonne McHenry

Mr. Connor Michael Meulemans

Ms. Sarah Graham Meyer

Mr. James Pelton Morrison Jr.

Ms. Olivia Grace Murrell

Mr. Michael Karl Nawrocki

Mr. Russell Alexander Nicoll III

Mr. Wilson Holland Parker

Mr. Benjamin Walker Payne

Mr. Michael Anderson Puryear

Ms. Elizabeth Anne Ragsdale

Ms. Ridley Ann Randolph

Mr. Kennedy Gabriel Rawls

Mr. Kenneth Jared Rawls

Mr. LaTiyen Nivion Reed

Ms. Charlotte Elizabeth Regul

Mr. Andrew Alexander Sale

Ms. Evan Elizabeth Sanders

Mr. Evan Lake Schelton

Ms. Emma Catherine Schumaker

Mr. Justin Michael Sledesky

Ms. Emma Kathleen Smith

Mr. Samuel Harrison Smith

Mr. Prescott Nathaniel Stanke

Ms. Avery Layne Tidwell

Ms. Taylor Kay Tigue

Mr. Austin James Topping

Mr. Carter Michael Trapeni

Ms. Olivia Kathryn Tutt

Ms. Amanda Dawn Vinzant

Ms. Taylor Anderson Walters

Ms. Yiwei Wang

Ms. Natalie Michelle Watson

Ms. Samantha Taylor White

Mr. David Michael Henry Wilkerson

Ms. Mia Elise Williams

Mr. Wyatt Fay Wilson

Ms. Avery Katherine Witt

Ms. Amelia Michelle Yarbrough

Ms. Yanghongxuan Yu

Established in 1889, Battle Ground Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. More information on the school can be found at www.battlegroundacademy.org.