High School Graduates or
GED recipients Opportunity
Year
Up is offering an intensive one-year training
program for young
adults ages 18 to 24 who provide Fortune 100 companies
like Merrill Lynch, American Express, Lehman Brothers
and Bank of America with Information Technology entry
level talent. Throughout the course of one year,
our students earn up to 16 college credits from Pace
University learn technical and professional skills
and are placed in paid internships. Year Up is currently
recruiting student for our next class of young professionals.
We are looking for High School graduates or GED recipients
ages 18-24 who may not know what to do next attend
college or work full-time.
Visit http://www.yearup.org/ for info about this
Paid Internship/Training Program for Youth
BAP Minority Travel Assistance
Program
Consistent
with NIH’s recognition of a unique
and compelling need to diversify the research workforce,
the Biology of Aging program at NIA offers travel
assistance funds to pre- and postdoctoral students,
trainees, and fellows who will increase diversity
in the research workforce. These funds may be used
to help the students, trainees and fellows present
findings in the biology of aging research at national
and international scientific meetings that will be
held in the United States. This announcement is designed
to increase the participation of individuals from
the following groups: visit National
Institute of Aging for details
National
Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
(NALEO)Ford Motor Company Fellows Program Internship
Contact: Lourdes Ferrer, Deputy Director of Constituency Services, NALEO Educational
Fund, 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323) 720-1932 ext.
127, e-mail: lferrer @naleo.org, www.naleo.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino, a minimum of 21 years of age, in their
senior year and plan to graduate in May or June, have completed their baccalaureate
degree or are attending graduate school. Applicants must reside in the following
states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico,
the Northeast or theSouthwest. Award: Intensive six-week program in Washington D.C. in policymaking.
For further details, contact NALEO. Deadline: March 7
LeTendre Education Fund
LeTendre
Education Fund - This scholarship is for students that are homeless
or those living with friends or relatives temporarily
because they lack permanent housing. Students who
have not reached their 21st birthday by September
21 are eligible to apply. Scholarship applicants
may be high school juniors, seniors, students enrolled
in a GED or other alternative education program;
or recent graduates/GED recipients. There will be
a minimum of two $1,000 scholarships awarded annually
(non-renewable). Application deadline is September
21, 2008. To receive applications via e-mail or fax,
please contact Patricia Popp, NAEHCY LeTendre Chair,
at (757) 221-7776 or pxpopp@wm.edu . Applications
accepted: November 1, 2007 - September 12, 2008.
Wolf
Trap Intership for the Arts
You can now apply for a part time spring
internships (maximum of 24 hours per week) and
12 weeks
in duration.
Housing
is the responsibility of the student, although guidance
in this matter is available. Wolf Trap Interns are
required to have a reliable mode of transportation
as the Wolf Trap Foundation is not accessible by
public transit.
Wolf Trap’s Internship Program
provides project-based training and experience to
approximately 40 interns annually. Interns become
integral members of the staff working side-by-side
with professionals producing, promoting, and administering
all aspects of the performing arts.
Application deadline for Spring 2009 internships
is
November 1, 2008. Details
here
John Starks Foundation
This Three Point Scholarship Program
has been designed to assist Tulsa and
New York/Tri-State area ( New York, NewJersey, and
Connecticut) high
school students in their pursuit of a college
degree. Ten (10) $2,000 grants will be available
to graduating high school
seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a two-year
or four-year
accredited institution during the upcoming academic
year. Students who remain
in good standing academically during their first year
will be given consideration to reapply for additional
financial assistance through
the program. Down load application here
Application Deadline: April 1 ---------------------
Selection Notification By: May 1
*Only the first 250 applications will be considered.
No phone calls please.
Johnstarks.com
Syracuse University's Scholarship
Syracuse
University's Scholarship, School of Architecture
is seeking young men and women of color interested
in pursuing a five year professional degree in
Architecture. There is scholarship money to fully
cover education costs for 10 students Contact:
Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture 315-443-2255
or robbinsm@syr.edu.s (More).
The
White House Fellows Program Founded in 1964, the White House
Fellows program is America's most prestigious program
for leadership and public service. White House
Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women
first-hand experience working at the highest levels
of the federal government.
Microsoft
Research External Research and Programs (ER&P)
is seeking to sponsor
10 female students
Microsoft Research External Research
and Programs (ER&P) is seeking to sponsor 10
female students majoring in computer science, with
a concentration in serious game development and
research, to be selected for the Microsoft Female
Academic All-Stars at the 2006 Serious Games Summit
D.C. The selected All-Stars will be invited to convene
during lunch, where they will
meet with an industry executive to discuss the
issues
surrounding female game
developers and to learn about career opportunities
in the field.
In addition, the All-Stars will be able to attend
more than 60 sessions, lectures,
and roundtable discussions at SGS D.C. They will
learn about key issues
affecting the marketplace, get a sneak peek at
upcoming serious games, and enjoy the opportunity to network with peers
in the serious games community.
ER&P is committed to fostering the growth
of women game developers in this emerging
space and developing career paths for those with
keen interests. The goal
is to gain knowledge on how ER&P can attract
more women into the critical fields
necessary to move computer science, and fields
such as serious game development, forward.
Requirements and Deadline
Students interested in being considered for a complimentary
pass (valued at $795)
should complete the below query and submit it
via email to Academic_All_Stars@cmp.com by September 27, 2006.
- - Contact information, including name, email,
address, and telephone, as well as
school, major, and area(s) of study
- Tell us about yourself - 200 words maximum
- Brief essay about your interest in serious
game development, the research you have conducted in this sector, or your insights
on the importance of women game
developers - 300 words maximum
- Winners* will be announced in early October.
All-Stars will be required to submit
a post-event paper detailing their experiences
and key learnings from SGS D.C.
For more information on this opportunity, send
an email to Eran Butts, ebutts@cmp.com.
Please note: Travel
and lodging expenses are not included in this scholarship. Breakfast an lunch will be provided on both days
of the Summit.
_______________________
Evelyn Donis
Conference Manager Direct (415)
947-6204 -
Office (415) 947-6000 E-mail: edonis@cmp.com
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