Now Is the Time to Apply for Scholarships

For those applying to college in the fall, now is an important time to get your application in for scholarships. Many have deadlines and it is important to not lose track of these.

Florida, FL (prHWY.com) November 22, 2011 - 21 Nov 2011 - Now Is the Time to Apply for Scholarships

While a number of high-school seniors are spending many of their waking hours searching through college catalogs and preparing their applications, they should also be carefully applying for a variety of scholarships, according to Dee Cohen, founder of the Web site socialworkprograms.org, a leading resource for social work scholarships and opportunities

"Many of the really good scholarships have early deadlines, so it is critical for students to check their due dates. They don't want to missout on what could be a lifetime opportunity," says Cohen.

A Number of Diverse Scholarships

At Social Work Programs, students can find a number of application details on diverse scholarship opportunities including epilepsy scholarships, minority women scholarships and social work scholarships - to name but a few.

It makes sense for students to seek such support considering theaverage cost for college tuition and fees today ranges anywhere from $9,000 a year for public colleges to $35,000 a year for private universities.Plus, with scholarships, as with many opportunities in life, timing is everything.

Also a licensed social worker in Boca Raton, Fla., Cohen points out there is a growing opportunity in her field for college graduates despite the tough economy - and she's right!

Fast-Growth Occupation

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment for social workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2018.The agency also reports that job prospects are expected to be "favorable," especially for social workers who specialize in helping the aging population -- or who are willing to work in rural areas.

The agency adds that employment of social workers is expected to increase by 16 percent during the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. The growing elderly population and the aging baby-boom generation are triggering this greater demand for health and social services. This trend is already spurring rapid job growth among gerontological social workers. Still, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that overall employment of social workers in private social service agencies also will increase!

"It's a field filled with a variety of opportunities that no college student should overlook," Cohen adds.

In fact, students can find practical information about a diversity of opportunities in social work by simply checking out the following articles at the site such as one that discusses Social Work Job Searches

Education and Requirements

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,abachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for becoming a social worker; however, some positions require an advanced degree. In addition, social workers must pass theirstate's licensing, certification, or registration requirement.

To date, the Council on Social Work Education has accredited 468 bachelor's programs and 196 master's programs. Interested student can find a plethora of scholarships, and articles that will help them find the necessary funding to pursue one of the many well-paying jobs in the field of social work at the website. While incomes vary from specialty to specialty, social workers who work in elementary and secondary schools, for example, on average earn about $54,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

For more information stop by http://www.socialworkprograms.org a leading resource for social-work scholarships and opportunities

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Dee Cohen, LCSW
1355 W Palmetto Park Rd,
Boca Raton,
Florida 33486
USA
Website: http://www.socialworkprograms.org

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