Scholarships

Hispanic College Fund Featured by American Public Media The Hispanic College Fund was recently featured on two radio documentaries produced by American Public Media and aired on the popular program Marketplace. To listen to the first documentary, which features HCF’s own George Cushman and Idalia Fernandez, explaining the need for improved Latino education, visit this site. To listen to the second documentary, which features HYS alumna Katy Sorto discussing her experiences as a community college student, click here. This month and next, the Hispanic Youth Institute focuses on “Making it Happen” career plans. Expert and student bloggers have contributed their ideas for exploring different careers, landing internships and launching a successful professional career. Visit the site to download materials that you can use for yourself and your friends! Help yourself – and your classmates – become the next generation of Hispanic professionals. Washington Center Internship Opportunities The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is currently accepting applications for our Summer Federal Government Programs! Students selected for these competitive positions will intern for 10 weeks at offices within the U.S. Department of Defense, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, U.S. Coast Guard, or other government agencies. The majority of these placements will be located in the Washington, DC metro area, although regional placements may also be available depending on agency. To learn more, click here. Google Anita Borg Scholarship for First Year Students As a part of their ongoing commitment to education, Google has just launched a new scholarship program – the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for First Years. Google hopes to encourage aspiring female computer scientists to excel in technology and become active role models and leaders in the field by offering scholarship opportunities for incoming first years in computer science. To learn more about this opportunity, click here. J. Craig Venter Institute Internship Program The J. Craig Venter Institute 2010 Internship Program offers motivated high school, undergraduate and graduate students as well as teachers the opportunity to nurture their interest in science by participating in cutting-edge genomic research at the Institute in both Maryland and California. In addition, the Institute also hosts students interested in other areas such as law and IT. The summer program is by far the most popular with over 300 applicants last year from around the US and the world. For more information, click here. De’Andre Cherry As a high school student, De’Andre Cherry faced many challenges in the rough schools of Oakland. But he defied the odds and today, he is a senior at Morehouse University and a NASA-MUST scholar, poised to graduate in May with a degree in Physics. Click here to read more. Suzanne Sandoval Since the Hispanic Youth Symposium was founded in 2004, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) – a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Energy – has been a strong supporter of the program. Suzanne Sandoval works for the NNSA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and took time this month to speak with us about her position as an Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Specialist. Click here to read more about how Suzanne works to promote equality in the workplace. Saul Fernandez This month, we’re talking to volunteer Saul Fernandez, who was the lead Resident Advisor for the 2009 Central Valley Hispanic Youth Symposium (HYS). Saul works for the Central Valley Consortium-U.S. Forest Service and first became involved with the HYS two years ago. Click here to read an excerpt from our interview with him.

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NYCHA/CUNY $1,000 scholarship

If you are a NYCHA resident attending a City University of New York (CUNY) Community or Senior College, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000.00 NYCHA Resident Scholarship.

To qualify for the scholarship you must:

• Be enrolled full time in an Associate or
• Baccalaureate degree program at any CUNY,
• Senior or Community College.
• Be an authorized New York City Housing
  
• Authority resident.
• Be a sophomore, junior, senior.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrate fi nancial need.
• Major in fi lm, broadcasting, dance, drama,fashion, marketing/merchandising, journalism, music, photography, literature or fi ne and/or performing arts, public administration, public affairs, business.
• Apply by fi lling out the NYCHA Resident
• Scholarship Application available at www.cuny.edu/nychascholarship or www.nyc.gov/nycha (must be typed in lower case).
• The application deadline is April 30, 2010.

To download application click nycha_resident_scholarship_application.

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ALPFA  Regional Symposiums

These symposiums are built upon the successes of the Fall ALPFA Internship and Leadership Program and the successful NHBA Regional Symposiums with additional benefits such as a professional panel and a focus on professional development.

These events are FREE and open to both ALPFA members and non-members.

They will also include breakfast and lunch.

To learn more about the event and sponsors;

Registration is now open at www.alpfa.org/symposiums

This event will bring together students focused on business, accounting and finance for a day of insight, guidance, leadership skills and professional opportunities that will provide them an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Through workshops and panel discussions, students will be exposed to the realities of job-searching and empowered to succeed in face of today’s economic hardships.  Afterwards, we will hold a Career Fair where students will have the opportunity to put their new skills to practice when meeting with prospective employers.

• Theme of the program: Your Future in Your Hands
• Focus Areas will include: Internship preparedness, Academic preparedness/knowledge, Career development

Dates:

San Antonio: April 10

Open to Texas schools (Open to students from TX, NM, CO, and AR)

San Diego: April 17

Open to Western and Southwestern region schools (Open to students from AZ, CA, UT, OR, WA NV)

Tampa: April 17

Open to Florida and Southern region schools

Washington DC: April 24

Open to Northeastern region schools

Chicago: April 24

Open to Midwest schools

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Scholarship Women of ALPFA Deloitte Student Essay Competition Submission period: March 22, 2010- April 23, 2010. Winner receives a $1250 scholarship, complimentary convention registration, airfare, and accommodations for theALPFA Annual Convention in Orlando, Fl.

For more, visit the WOA Deloitte Student Essay Competition page online.

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For Accounting Majors Only

If you are an accounting major considering law school, please contact Shawn Grant, Esq.,Pre-law Advisor STARR Career Development Center, Baruch College, 646.312.4693 to discuss scholarship and award opportunities.

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United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), New York
For more information and to apply: UNA-USA Internships http://www.unausa.org/Page.aspx?pid=324. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

UNA-USA awards a variety of part-time and full-time internships to highly motivated high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Interns must possess a strong interest in international affairs, good writing and research skills, and formidable knowledge of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions.

While the internships are not salaried positions, interns have found the experience of working at UNA-USA and exploring the U.N.’s resources rewarding in other ways, both educationally and vocationally. In many cases, academic credit can be arranged for students requiring documentation. Since the internship takes place in New York, interns are often able to attend various United Nations meetings, briefings, and special UNA-USA events as well. UNA-USA cannot provide housing for interns but may be able to aid them in their search.

Business Council for the United Nations (College and Graduate Students): The Business Council for the United Nations (BCUN) works to gain support for the United Nations among business leaders. BCUN builds links between the U.N. and the private sector. For example, the BCUN works with:

Wall Street on a variety of programs to bring the financial community together with the U.N. on investment, entrepreneurship and financing for development.  IT companies on bridging the global digital divide. Pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies with a global workforce on HIV/AIDS and other global infectious diseases.
Through these programs and others, BCUN hope to link the private sector and the U.N. in a common cause, and serve as a catalyst for a more effective and efficient United Nations.