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You are here: Home / Scholarships / The Xander Effect: Kindness in Action Scholarship (Deadline: March 2, 2026) December 13, 2025 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team Who Can Apply: Xander Charles Rothrock was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend who sadly passed away at the young age of eighteen. Xander lived with immense heart, contagious joy, and unwavering kindness. He never met a stranger, and his impact was felt by all who knew him. Xander left a legacy of compassion, connection, and courage, leading with love and lifting others up. This scholarship aims to carry forward The Xander…

My parents first came to the United States in the 1970s to flee the cruelty and violence of Haiti’s dictator, François Duvalier, or “Papa Doc” as he was called. With their temporary visas expired, they became “undocumented immigrants.” My siblings and I remained in northern Haiti with my grandmother. It was only after my parents had a baby born in the United States that they received green cards and were able to petition for us to join them in New York City. I arrived in 1976, a 12-year-old who spoke multiple languages—except English, the one I needed to succeed in…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday announced new allocations for its mental health grants, which it revoked from over 200 original recipients earlier this year.  The new grants total more than $208 million, but are significantly less than the nearly $1 billion in funds pulled from school-based programs and providers earlier this year, according to court documents. The grants were rescinded because of their alleged use to fund diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in providing student mental healthcare services.  The discontinued…

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: School reopenings following pandemic-era building closures decreased rates of depression, anxiety and ADHD in students, according to data drawn from 24 California counties between March 2020 and June 2021.  The study, published in late November in the journal Epidemiology, found returns to classrooms were linked to a 43% decrease in monthly mental health diagnoses and a nearly 11% decrease in related non-drug healthcare expenses. These impacts were seen nine months after school reopenings, though benefits typically occurred after six months…

The proper financial support can be life-changing for students fascinated by diplomacy, global affairs, and the dynamics that shape our interconnected world. The search for scholarships in international relations isn’t just about easing tuition costs—it’s about opening doors to experiences that build future leaders. Opportunities exist for both undergraduate and graduate students who want to engage deeply with cultural exchanges, policy debates, and the art of negotiation. With the right funding, students gain more than an education; they gain access to a platform where voices are heard, ideas are shared, and positive change becomes possible on a global scale. If…

Austin Browne, Campus Reform Loyola University New Orleans’ Student Government Association recently voted to deny an appeal from a Turning Point USA chapter seeking registered student…

The gender gap in higher education continues to represent more women than men enrolled in university, with women more likely to complete their bachelor’s degrees than men. However, despite excelling in higher education, women still lag behind men in business education and the business world in general. This trend is shifting, though, and the number of women entering graduate programs in business to earn their master of business administration (MBA) is on the rise. The Rise of Women in MBA Programs The challenges women face in the business world have been so pervasive that the “glass ceiling” — a barrier preventing women…

The majority of teachers—around 55%—begin their careers in their early 20s, when most are childless. They must navigate the ins and outs of educating and building relationships with students and, by extension, their parents, without having firsthand experience of raising children. But many teachers eventually do have children of their own. About half of all public school K-12 teachers are parents whose children live at home with them. Then what?“For me, becoming a foster parent expanded my understanding of children in ways no degree or professional development ever could,” said Charles Longshore, principal of Hayden Middle School in Alabama, his…

Why AI Skills Will Define Workforce Competitiveness Artificial Intelligence is no longer a theoretical game changer. We now know that eLearning and HR teams should elevate their AI skills to increase their competitiveness and stand out in this crowded market. The changes that must happen are urgent, but most companies aren’t fast enough in preparing their workforces. 42% expect their job roles to change significantly due to AI domination. CEOs and leaders can’t leave their team members fighting to catch up, but must provide everyone with the opportunities they need to acquire crucial AI upskilling. AI workflows, automation, and copilots…

School counselors are on the front lines of one of the most stressful questions in the college process: “Is this college actually going to be affordable for us?” And the truth is, even the best counselors usually can’t answer that confidently without sensitive details like tax returns, household structure, and a student’s academic profile—details counselors understandably don’t have. So families get pointed to the most obvious tool available on college websites: the Net Price Calculator (NPC). The problem? Most net price calculators are unreliable—sometimes wildly. In a recent College Aid Pro counselor event, Matt Carpenter (College Aid Pro Co-Founder) and…