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Greater New England Alliance of Black School Educators
 

Scholarship Information

 
New Haven Internship Opportunities

Food Security and Climate Change Campaign
Description: Making connection between climate change and increasing hunger around the world, encouraging people to act.

Theater Project
Description: Supports community-based theater in Nicaragua and New Haven including trainings, delegations to Nicaragua and local production

Reach Out Delegation Leader
Description: NHLSCP annually send delegations focused on sustainable development, education, theater, environment, etc. Unique opportunity to engage in work here and Nicaragua
Questions: Contact Chris at
(203) 562-1607 or nh@newhavenleon.org for more information or to get involved.


The New Haven/Leon Sister City Project is a progressive, bi-national, grassroots organization that promotes education and sustainable development Nicaragua and New Haven
www.newhavenleon.org



North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain
Description: The Ministry of Education of Spain sends more than 2500 American & Canadian
participants to Spain each year to serve as teaching assistants, sharing their native
knowledge of the English language and North American culture in Spanish public
K-12 schools.
Candidates can submit applications online at
www.educacion.gob.es/eeuu/
or contact Maria Carmen de Pablos at mcarmen.depablos@educacion.es

Deadline for applications: March 31, 2012
 
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Welcome to Call Me MISTER : Clemson University

The mission of the Call Me MISTER (acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models)
Initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background particularly among the State's lowest performing elementary schools.
Student participants are largely selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.

For more info click here: http://www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/education/research-service/callmemister/

 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - Jack Kent Cooke Dissertation Fellowship Award

This is a scholarship for doctoral students completing their dissertations.

http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-dissertation-fellowship-award/

 

Leadership Program for Black Males

We are excited to announce this year’s call for applications. This summer is the Institute’s 10th summer. We need your help to select 12 amazing young men who will take full advantage of the Institute experience. Please share the information below with your friends, family, colleagues, and others who may be interested in learning about the Institute for Responsible Citizenship

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email, or by phone at (202) 659-2831.

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is a two-summer leadership program for high-achieving black male college sophomores.
Students receive high-level internships, participate in rigorous academic seminars, and meet influential leaders.
Admitted students join a network of talented leaders.
Please visit our website for more information:
http://www.i4rc.org/
 

The Connecticut Technology Council is seeking nominations of high school senior girls for its
eighth annual Women of Innovation Awards Program.

Click here for information
 

African American Resources


1.) Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunityto attend a top graduate school. See the details below, the contact person is: Derrick S. Boone,Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139 Worrell Professional Center , Babcock Graduate School of Management – Wake Forest University_WINSTON_SALEM N.C 27109-8738
email:
derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu or visitwww.wfu.edu phone# toll free (866) 925-3622

2.)
Black Male Teachers needed. Do you know any Black Males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE?
The CALL ME MISTER program offered by 4 historical black colleges in South Carolina ,
Benedict College , Chaflin University ,Morris College and South Carolina State University –
visit the
www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htl details online application or call 1.800.640.2657

3.) Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edc or call
617.495.1581.

4.)
Syracuse University School of Architecture is desperately seeking young women and men of color
interested in pursuing a 5 yr. professional degree in Architecture.
Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture , 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse , NY 13244-1250 (315)443-256
www.soa.syr.edu/indes.php

5.) A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under who brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor. You can find stores with optical departments at
www.target.com

6.) APPLY NOW - If you have/know young adults between the ages of 18-31 with a High School Diploma.
Can earn up to $100,000 and earn benefits.
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for Air Traffic Controller School
visit the website
www.faa.gov/jobs_opportunities/airtrafficcontroller/

 

Advanced Placement funding for low-income students

Dear Colleague:

I write to you today because of a possible threat within Congress to eliminate funding for low-income students who deserve access to AP® courses and exams.For more than 10 years, the federal AP Test Fee and Incentive Program has helped educators dramatically increase success in AP courses and exams for low-income students. Thisfederal program provides:

Funds for states to cover the costs of AP exams for low-income students.

Opportunities for states and districts to apply for funds to increase the availability and quality of AP courses at high-poverty schools by training AP teachers and providing added academic support for students.


When the federal AP Test Fee and Incentive Program began in 1999, low-income students earned scores of 3 or higher on only 40,000 AP Exams. By 2011, with access, opportunity and costs dramatically improved through the federal program, low-income students were earning 220,000 scores of 3 or better annually, a powerful change that is significantly reducing the costs of college and improving college readiness for the nation's most disadvantaged students.

The House Appropriations Committee recently released its draft fiscal year 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill and proposed eliminating funding for the program. While the Senate Appropriations Committee, which released its FY2012 education funding bill in September, has proposed retaining funding for the federal AP program, we are concerned about the future of the program and the impact on students and schools if it is eliminated.

As the sponsors of AP, we wanted to inform you about this possible threat to funding so that you can weigh what its elimination would mean for low-income AP students at your school. We hope you will consider contacting your state representatives in Washington, D.C., to voice your support for the program. If you are interested in learning how to reach out on behalf of the low-income students in your school, please send an email to Eleanor Vogelsang, who represents the Government Relations division for the College Board, and she will provide you with additional information about this issue.

Sincerely,

Gaston Caperton
President
The College Board

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Scholarships

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

For more information click here http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/

 

Children's Defense Fund
Beat the Odds® Program
The CDF Beat the Odds program honors outstanding high schools students who have overcome tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic excellence and given back to their communities. Started in 1990, the program identifies and rewards young people who have experienced significant hardship in their lives and supports and trains them to become future leaders in adulthood. CDF holds five high-profile awards events to send a clear signal that someone does care and understand what it takes to stay in school and do well while coping with adversity in their personal lives. This year’s honors programs are being held in California, Washington, D.C., Texas, Minnesota, and New York. Not only do these awards events celebrate the scholarship recipients, they demonstrate that behind each successful child is at least one caring adult. They also are meant to inspire community leaders and citizens who want to help children struggling to overcome adversity. CDF encourages you to attend one of these events and learn more about how you can help support outstanding high school students

For more info: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs-campaigns/youth-development-leadership/beat-the-odds/

 

U.S. Department of State
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Student Programs

Student Programs Career Tracks

http://careers.state.gov/students/programs

 

List of HBCUs—White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities - http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/list/whhbcu/edlite-list.html


The Gates Millennium ScholarS Program

For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012, the GMS 2012 Scholarship Application online process is now open. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
 

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership programs, along with academic support throughout their college career. The program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. To date, the program has given scholarships to more than 15,000 students. Continuing scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
 

To apply, visit www.gmsp.org

 

Here are some scholarships for ladies in their junior year of college. All the information is below.

Glamour's Top 10 College Women Award

This scholarship is awarded to female college juniors from across the country for academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement. Winners receive a $5,000 award and a 3-night trip to New York. Glamour has been awarded females with these scholarships for over 55 years.

·
Award Amount: $5,000
·
2011 Deadline: December 1

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be a full-time junior in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada and must
submit 2 letters of recommendation.
 

· Bonus: Winners get featured on Glamour's website in the competition's section.

College Scholarships Foundation Women's Scholarship

College Scholarships Foundation gives away scholarships to female students each year. The organization aims to help relieve the financial
burden of college so that women can focus on what's most important, "caring for the current and future generations." Applicants are
encouraged to stand out from the crowd by writing the required essay in a unique style.


·
Award Amount: $500
·
2011 Deadline: December 31

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate
program, and submit a 300-word essay.

Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards

Soroptimist awards these scholarships in the hopes of making a true difference in the lives of women who provide the primary financial
support for their families. The organization gives away over $1.5 million annually, and has given about $25 million overall since 1972.
Applicants must be part of the Soroptimist network, which includes 19 countries and territories in the Americas.


·
Award Amount: $500
·
2011 Deadline: December 1

· Eligibility Requirements: Must provide the primary financial support for a family, demonstrate financial need, be accepted to or
enrolled in a vocational or undergraduate program, reside in one of the Soroptimist network regions, and not have received an award from the organization
before or be a member, employee, or immediate family member of either.

Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/general#ixzz1RRTnvyjb

Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics

The National Collegiate Athletic Association awards 26 postgraduate scholarships to help minorities and females participate in intercollegiate
athletics. The scholarships will be split evenly between ethnic minorities and female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate studies. The scholarships are not renewable and candidates are only eligible for one NCAA scholarship.

· Award Amount: $6,000
·
2011 Deadline: December 2

· Eligibility Requirements: Must have applied to or been accepted into a graduate program relating to sports administration, be a
U.S. citizen, demonstrate excellence, and not have begun any initial postgraduate studies.

· Notification Date: February

African-American Women in Computer Science

The grant provides 19 scholarships each year to female undergraduate African American students who have an interest in
computer science or information technology. Students must be attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
This is a four-year program and awards are based on financial need. The scholarship money comes from a recently
awarded $552,000 National Science Foundation grant.

· Award Amount: $2,000-$5,000 per semester
·
2011 Deadline: July 30

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be a FAMU undergraduate student, a U.S. Citizen, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, show evidence of
financial need, and be enrolled in Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), Computer Engineering, or Mathematics.

Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/minority#ixzz1RRVPqy1u

Career Development Grants (AAUW)

The American Association of University Women offers this grant to women who already have a bachelor's degree and are pursuing a
graduate degree in the pursuit of career advancement. Minority women, women pursuing their first graduate degree, and women pursuing non-traditional fields receive priority. The AAUW began this program in 1972, when it awarded 50 women with the grants. All institutions must be accredited and distance education funds are available.

· Award Amount: $2,000-$12,000
·
2011 Deadline: December 15

· Eligibility Requirements: Must have a B.A. and be preparing to re-enter the work force or change careers. Special consideration for
women of color, those pursuing a first graduate degree, and women pursuing nontraditional fields.

· 2010 Summary: 47 grants, 55% women of color, 865 eligible applicants, $500,000 in total awards.


Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/graduate#ixzz1RRVg44QA

American Fellowship & Grant Awards (AAUW) (3 Awards)

The AAUW offers three American Grants and Fellowships annually: Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship ($30,000), Dissertation Fellowship ($20,000), and Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant ($6,000). All awards support women doctoral candidates who have demonstrated scholastic excellence and have made a commitment to helping women and girls.

· Award Amount: $6,000-$30,000
·
2011 Deadline: November 15

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be pursuing a doctoral degree and have established a research
 project, and have never received one of these awards in previous years.

· 2010 Summary: 68 fellowships, 14 grants, 37% women of color, 1205 eligible applicants, $1.28 million in total awards.

Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety

The Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety will award one scholarship to a student pursuing a graduate degree in occupational
safety & health or another similar degree. The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is a sponsor for this scholarship.
ASSE membership is not a requirement.

· Award Amount:$1,000
·
2011 Deadline: November 1

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be a full-time student pursuing a graduate level degree in occupational safety and health or a
related field. US citizenship is not required.


Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/graduate#ixzz1RRVuPMN0

Amelia Earhart Fellowship

This fellowship brought to you by Zonta International, awards talented women who are pursuing the typically male-dominated fields
of aerospace-related engineering and sciences. Zonta has donated over $7 million to over 1,200 women from 64 countries since the programs start.

· Award Amount: $10,000
·
2011 Deadline: November 15.

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be pursuing a Ph.D. or doctoral degree, demonstrate academic excellence in the field of aerospace,
and not be a member of Zonta.

· Note: Current fellows may reapply through the same process as first-time applicants.

Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/technology-science#ixzz1RRWDnaDd

Janet Cullen Tanaka Scholarship (OR & WA)

This scholarship, sponsored by the Association for Women Geoscientists, is for undergraduate women pursuing a bachelor's degree and a career or graduate work in the geosciences. Eligible fields of study include geology, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, and hydrology. Students must be in at least their second year of a two- or four-year college in Oregon or Washington State.

· Award Amount: $1,000
·
2011 Deadline: December 6

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences, must be in t least their second year at a
2- or 4-year institution, must have a minimum GPA of 3.2, and must be attending college in Oregon or Washington state.


Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/state#ixzz1RRWeAayT

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

This scholarship is sponsored by Zonta International, a global organization of professionals striving towards advancing the status of woman
across the globe. It is geared towards young women ages 16-19 in high school or secondary level school who demonstrate a commitment to
leader in public policy. Over 500 young women from 49 countries have won awards.

· Award Amount: $3,000
·
2011 Deadline: December 1

· Eligibility Requirements: Must be a pre-college or pre-university student, be 16-19, be living or studying in a Zonta district/region, and
demonstrate a passion for volunteering, experience in local or student government, leadership potential, and knowledge and support of
Zonta's mission and goals.

Source: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women/high-school#ixzz1RRXIkYoG

 

Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans
 
Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
 
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
 
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
 
SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN.
 
 
William H. Teasley
Director, Research-Evaluation
Atlanta Education Fund
Tel. 404-653-5558
Cell 404-539-0373

 

UNC Chapel Hill
 
ASU Advantage
 
Florida Opportunity Scholars (For Florida Residents)
 
Harvard Financial Aid Initiative
 
 
NC State Pack Promise
 
 
Princeton’s “No Loan” Policy
 
 
 
I honestly believe that UNC Chapel Hill’s program is the best in the country.   If you have any questions about the program at UNC feel free to contact me.    For admissions information please contact the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions at http://admissions.unc.edu/

 

AARP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

The AARP Foundation today announced a call for entries to its fifth annual Women's Scholarship Program. The website only application opens February 1, 2011. The Scholarships will provide funds to women 40+ who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. 

Eligible applicants must be:

  • Women
  • Age 40 by March 31, 2011
  • Able to demonstrate financial need
  • Enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within 6 months of the scholarship award date
  • Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for additional scholarships

Research shows women are disproportionately at risk of having insufficient funds in the second half of their lives due to lower earning and different work patterns. The AARP Foundation created the Women's Scholarship Program in August 2007 to help older women overcome financial and employment barriers by allowing them to participate in education and training opportunities they could otherwise not afford. In 2010, 200 women from all across the country were awarded more than $600,000 in educational scholarships ranging from $500-$5000. 
Priority is given to women in three categories:

  • Those who are raising the children of another family member;
  • Those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and who are missing either a retirement benefit and/or health insurance; and
  • Those who have been out of the workforce for more than five years.


Scholarships may be used for any course of study at an accredited public or private school, including community colleges, four-year universities, and technical schools. Funds are payable to the institution and may be used to pay for tuition, fees, and books. Graduate students are discouraged to apply. 

Applicants can submit their application online beginning February 1, 2011 at 
www.aarp.org/womensscholarship.  The application process closes on March 31, 2011 and scholarships will be awarded in late 2011.

Scholarship winners are annually chosen by an independent selection committee established by the AARP Foundation. They are chosen on the basis of financial need, personal circumstances and achievements, educational goals, and the likely impact of the scholarship on their lives and their families and communities. The scholarship program is made possible by the AARP Foundation with generous support from Wal-Mart Foundation, and AARP. 

AARP Foundation is AARP's affiliated charity. The Foundation is dedicated to serving vulnerable people 50+ by creating solutions that help them secure the essentials and achieve their best life. AARP Foundation focuses on hunger, housing, income and isolation as its key mission areas. The Foundation envisions: "a country free of poverty where no older person feels vulnerable." Foundation programs are funded by grants, tax-deductable contributions and AARP. For more information about AARP Foundation, please log on to www.aarp.org/foundation. 

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Dedicates

$4.5 Million Annually to 1,100 Motivated Students

  • General Motors Foundation provides up to $25,000 a year to 100 students

  • 1,000 additional students eligible for $2,000 scholarships renewable annually

  • Scholarships total value among largest awarded over multiple years

  • GM Foundation funding could reach $18 million annually

 DETROIT ! Buick and the General Motors Foundation today announced the $4.5 million-a-year Buick Achievers Scholarship Program to recognize and reward 1,100 college-bound students nationwide who excel both in the classroom and in the community. What distinguishes the Buick Achievers scholarships is that they are renewable for four years, which could bring the total individual scholarship to as much as $100,000. The GM Foundation plans to start a new group of 100 students on renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 each year. Buick Achievers, designed to inspire, celebrate, and enable human achievement, also will provide 1,000 students with $2,000 scholarships renewable for up to four years. Majors covered include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, design, marketing and business administration.

All told, the foundation’s annual funding could reach $18 million annually after four years.

As a company, and as a nation, we have a responsibility to support opportunities for higher education:; said Dan Akerson, GM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The Buick Achievers scholarship will help foster the next generation of leaders destined to develop future innovative solutions to global issues."

According to the College Board, college tuitions rose at least 6 percent last year, making it increasingly difficult for students to pay for their education. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program was developed to help address this need.

"The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is one of the premiere scholarship programs in the country," said Donald E. Lassere, senior vice president, Scholarship America, the nation's largest nonprofit, private sector scholarship and educational support organization. "The high dollar value and renewability of the awards will provide recipients with a tremendous benefit throughout their college careers."

To be eligible for the Buick Achievers scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors or high school graduates entering college for the first time in the fall of 2011; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2011-12 academic year; and demonstrate an interest in the automotive industry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States. Other criteria include being a first-generation college student, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel. Information and applications are available at www.buickachievers.com. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2011, and scholarships will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is the latest example of GM Foundation education initiatives to invest in the youth of America. The GM Foundation has provided more than $26 million in education related initiatives since 2005.

About the GM Foundation:

Since its inception in 1976, the GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to deserving American charities, educational organizations and to disaster relief efforts worldwide. The GM Foundation focuses on supporting Education, Health and Human Services, Environment and Energy and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where GM operates. Funding of the GM Foundation comes solely from GM. The last contribution to the GM Foundation was made in 2001.

About Buick:

Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan and forthcoming all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan. Buick is the fastest growing automotive brand in the U.S. and it remains a best-selling brand in China, with continuing record growth. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick or at www.facebook.com/buick.

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CONTACTS:

Carolyn Markey
GM Communications
202-997-3537

Carolyn.markey@gm.com

 

Nick Richards
Buick Communications
313-720-9541
Nick.Richards@gm.com

 

 

Proton Energy Scholarship Release FINAL

Proton Energy Systems 
http://www.protonenergyscholarship.org/about.asp
Contact:

Mark Schiller                                                     Laura Wareck
Proton Energy Systems                                      O’Neill and Associates
203-678-2185                                                   978-660-9587
mschiller@protonenergy.com                              lwareck@oneillandassoc.com

 

Vanguard Scholarship Program and Vanguard logo

For more info click here: https://careers.vanguard.com/vgcareers/home/index.shtml
 

For Students

UNCF Social Entrepreneurship - USE

USE

click here: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/use.asp
 

Official Student Guide to the
PSAT/NMSQT
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

click here: http://www.nationalmerit.org/student_guide.pdf

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY


 

AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (AAWCS)

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

http://www.cis.famu.edu/~aawcs/

 

The Scholarship Workshop

 

Expert Guidance from

Marianne Ragins

Winner of More Than $400,000 in Scholarship Money

 

For More Than A Decade - Helping Students, Parents & Educators

Learn How to Get Money for College!

 

http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com/


 

 

Benedict College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/benedict.htm

Claflin University
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/claflin.htm

Clemson University
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/

Morris College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/morris.htm
 
South Carolina State University
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/southcarolinastate.htm

Greenville Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/greenvilletech.htm

Midlands Technical College
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/midlands.htm
 

 

Subject: Scholarships for Students of Color!!

 A number of companies and organizations have set money aside for scholarships to minority students, but a great deal of that money is being returned because of a lack of interest or awareness. Money shouldn't be returned to donating companies because people are failing to apply for it because they don’t know about it.

Please get the word out through your networks that money is available. If you work with youth (directly or indirectly), in high schools or organizations serving them and the students, are a parent, college student or getting ready to become one, you’ll want to know about the available resources. Please see the list below of 51 donating organizations. If for whatever reason clicking on the link does not work, type in the Web site address manually. Best of luck in your efforts!


1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

3) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html

7) Brand Essay Competition
http://www..instituteforbrandleaders hip.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) < /B>< /FONT>
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to20Financial Aid scholarships)
http://www.finaid.org/

15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

17) Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship _search.jsp

18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.mia mi.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html

21) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

22) BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

23) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/

26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida )
http://www.jackituckfield.org/

27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroa d.org/info/hbcu.htm

28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/

30) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.coll! egeboar d.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

31) Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

32) < SPAN class=ecececececyshortcuts>Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

33) GE and LULAC Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm

36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

37) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/

41) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.h
tml

42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

45) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/

46) ACT-SO Olympics of the Mind 'A Scholarships
'ttp://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
'ttp://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
'ttp://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES< /A>

50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
'ttp://www..rhodesscholar.org
/info.html

51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
'ttp://www.roothbertfund.org/schol

 

 

Scholarships for African American Students

Share with family and friends

 AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING FOR  SCHOLARSHIPS:

 Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, and to anyone and everyone that comes to  mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that  have donated money for scholarships to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest or  awareness.
 No one is going to knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship.
Take the initiative to get your children involved.! Money shouldn't be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it. Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews,  friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become  one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be. (If clicking on the link doesn't work, then type in the Web site  address manually.)

Please click the following link for a list of available scholarships - Scholarships

 

 


Link to information for   Fairfield County  Community Foundation
The 2009-10 Urban School Leaders Fellowship
USLF_registration_2009_10_17x11.pdf  
 

Scholarship Information

Information on the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Foundation:

http://www.jackierobinson.org/about/program.php

 

 

Florida

CIS Program Seeks to Resolve the Digital Divide Between African-American Women with New Grant (archive)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Computer Information Sciences (CIS) Program, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant valued at $552,000 dedicated to recruiting minority women to computer science and information technology disciplines.

“The numbers are staggering,” said Jason T. Black, Ph. D., assistant professor in CIS. “The latest data shows that out of all U.S. entering freshmen declaring a major in computer science, African-American women made up only 3.3 percent. The fact is that women are not choosing technology, and this is a dangerous predicament. When you couple that with the fact that it is estimated that 75 percent of all jobs by the year 2020 will require a technology background, it becomes a crisis call.”

The program, entitled African-American Women in Computer Science, (AAWCS), is a four-year program that provides scholarships and other assistance to women who express a financial need and an interest in computer science or information technology.

AAWCS, created by Black, also the principal investigator for the program, and Edward L. Jones, Ph. D., chair of the CIS program, will directly address the dismal number of minority women, particularly African-American women that pursue degrees in computer science or information technology.  

Women who apply to AAWCS will be accepted based on financial need, and will be awarded a scholarship of between $3,000 and $5,000 per semester.  In addition to the funding, the women will participate in CIS departmental clubs and organizations, such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Club, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the CIS Mentoring Organization (CISMO).  AAWCS scholars will also be involved in other STEM programs, such as the Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) scholarship program, and the Students and Technology in Academia, Research and Service (STARS) Alliance, both NSF-funded programs.

An added benefit to the students is the conference participation, where selected AAWCS scholars will be chosen to attend two national conferences, paid for by the grant, each year, such as the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing and the National Conference of Women in Information Technology (NCWIT).

The AAWCS program begins operation on July 1 and will run until June 30, 2012. Applications for the program can be requested by contacting Black at jblack@cis.famu.edu or (850) 412-7354

 

Harvard University Announcement

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough.  We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
 

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition.  The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: 
 
http://www.harvard.edu/admissions/
 

Scholarships for Youth of Color...some deadlines coming soon

 1)Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
  http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp (http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp)
 
 2) The Ayn Rand Institute:Essay Contests (gifts  for educators, as well)
 http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index
 (http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index)
 
 3) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
 http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/home/scholarship_overview.html_
(http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/home/scholarship_overview.html)
 
 4) American political Science Assoc, networking a world of scholars
 (multiple scholarships, programs & opportunites)
 http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm_
 (http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm)
 
 5) Cornell University Graduate School -- Diversity  fellowships
  http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/index.php?p=34
 (http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/index.php?p=34)
 
 6) Black Alliance for Educational Options/Scholarship Information
  http://www.baeo.org/programs?program_id=2_
 (http://www.baeo.org/programs?program_id=2)
 
 7) ScienceNet: Undergraduate - Scholarships
  http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/scholarships.html
 (http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/scholarships.html)
 
 8) World Learning--Study Abroad Scholarships
  http://www.worldlearning.org/721.htm_ (http://www.worldlearning.org/721.htm)
 
 9) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
  http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm_
 (http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm)
 
 10) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students

   http://blackactuaries.org/actuary/scholarships.php
 (http://blackactuaries.org/actuary/scholarships.php)
 
 11) College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships & Postdoctoral  Awards for All  Minorities
  http://scholarships.fatomei.com/minorities.html
 (http://scholarships.fatomei.com/minorities.html)