Scholarship Program Manager
Hispanic College Fund
Telephone (toll-free): 1800-644-4223
Telephone: 202-296-5400
Fax:202-296-3774
aduarte@hispanicfund.org
www.hispanicfund.org
www.hispanicyouth.org
Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program
Below are scholarship, internship and job opportunities recently sent by other organizations to the Hispanic College Fund. Please see each item for the appropriate contact information.
NASA MUST Scholarship program, In order to be eligible for the merit-based NASA MUST scholarship, students must:
- Be a U.S. citizen from an underrepresented group (Women, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and persons with disabilities)
- Reside in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
- Be studying at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
- Be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior or transfer student enrolling in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student
- Have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Contact Hispanic Scholarship Program
The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations is a multidisciplinary center at Case Western Reserve University. The Center offers a masters as well as a certificate in nonprofit management. website at www.case.edu/mandelcenter.
Spend your summer in Washington, DC gaining real experience as a journalist!
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Publications Foundation are offers internships in which recent graduates and enrolled journalism and communications students will spend the summer of working at Spanish language publications or English-language Hispanic publications. For more info on the student projects please visit www.nahj.org.
A two-year fellowship geared toward an aspiring development professional at a civil rights or human rights organization. The fellowship's goals are to expand the fundraising capacity of the civil rights community. The Leadership Conference for Civil Rights is our partner in this effort. See http://www.civilrights.org/about/lccref/chp_application.doc
U.S. Embassy Summer Jobs
This internship program is a great way to get international experience and expose yourself to career fields you may never have considered. Please do not let any part of the application intimidate you! If you need help, that's my job to help you. It is completely doable! Also, the application states that you must pay for your own transportation to your job site. If that is a financial problem, still apply and we'll see how we can find you financial assistance.
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Internship Program
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Education Fund offers a substantive, fast-paced internship program designed to give people interested in public service and civil rights real-world work experience in the policy arena.
The program also provides interns the chance to increase their knowledge and awareness of civil and human rights issues, enhance their understanding of coalition politics, and observe and participate in the process of lobbying and the legislative process of our federal government.
The Leadership Conference's internship responsibilities include:
- writing articles for civilrights.org and the Civil Rights Monitor;
- attending steering committee and task force meetings as assigned;
- attending congressional hearings;
- doing on- and off-line research to support the Leadership Conference staff;
- occasional administrative work, including data entry and coordinating mailings.
Applicants should have strong writing skills, a desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people, ability to work collaboratively, high level of personal energy and commitment. Basic HTML a plus.
Please indicate the dates you will be available to work in your application materials.
Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to:
Intern Coordinator
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Education Fund
1629 K Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006
The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program
Interested students should complete an application packet and express mail the packet to The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program Office so that it is received no later than 3 May 2006.
If I have additional questions, whom should I contact? Please contact the Program Director, Dr. Gary Machlis. Weblink to the 2006 Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program
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Grant money for public health students
Gates Foundation Expands Scholars Program
Application website https://www.gmsp.org/GMSP_app/default.aspx
To target low-income and minority students seeking a graduate degree in public health.
The program has already given scholarships to more than 10,000 students for undergraduate education in their choice of major and for graduate work in public health, education, science, math, engineering and library science.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the administrator of the GMS initiative. To reach, coordinate, and support the constituent groups, UNCF has partnered with the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars (AIGCS), the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) to assist in implementing the initiative.
The scholarship money will be used to increase the number of minorities pursuing graduate degrees in epidemiology, biomedical science, tropical disease, public health practice and nutritional science.
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AARP Foundation scholarship program for low-income women 40+.
National Director, Women's Programs
AARP Foundation | 601 E Street NW, B4 260 | Washington, DC 20049 |
202-434-6208 | www.aarpfoundation.org
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Financial Aid for Non-Citizens
College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for State or federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. However, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), has compiled a list of scholarships that are open to undocumented students. The list is available on MALDEF’s website at http://www.maldef.org or by calling (213) 629-2512.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Aspira Association, Inc.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
Scholarship Search Engines
HispanicScholarship.com
College Board
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Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create career opportunities in the media industry for traditionally underrepresented youths.
Who is eligible? Any high-school student of color who is a rising high-school senior, graduating with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, is interested in a career in the media industry and plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university.
http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/ ; or call 212-975-2545 for East Coast inquiries or 818-655-5708 for West Coast inquiries.
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CHCI Fellowship Deadline Approaching
CHCI Public Policy and Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship Programs.
To apply just click http://www.chci.org/
"CHCI: Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders"
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Hispanic Scholarships and Other Programs
The Hispanic Law Student Association at American University, Washington College of Law is proud to present the 2006 HLSA College Scholarship for Latino/o high school seniors and first-year and second-year college students in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
The scholarships are awarded to students based upon, but not limited to, the following primary factors:
- Latino background;
- Demonstrated desire to attain a university education;
- Financial need;
- Demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serve the Latino community; and
- Academic and professional achievement
- No specific immigration status is needed (Social Security is not required
This scholarship does not require a social security number, legal residency, or citizenship. If you do not have a social security number, you are still eligible for this scholarship.
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Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program
The HCF Scholarship applications are online! Just go to…www.hispanicfund.org
Eligibility Requirements – Students must…
- be Hispanic or come from an Hispanic background
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
- be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
- have a minimum GPA of a 3.0
- demonstrate financial need
- be interested in pursuing a career in business, science or engineering
HCF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
ALPFA Scholarship Program
For undergraduate and MBA students majoring in finance, accounting or business
The Sallie Mae First In My Family Program
For undergraduate students who are first in their family to attend college
The Denny’s Scholarship Program
For undergraduate students from select cities with an interest in business
The Sodexho Scholarship Program
For undergraduate students who show a commitment to assisting the hungry
The MasterCard Scholarship Program
For all undergraduate students
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Hispanic College Fund Internship Opportunities For College Students
HCF receives emails everyday about new internship and scholarship opportunities for students. We are passing the information along to you for your benefit. We encourage you to seek out summer internships all over the country for the great experiences you will have and the lasting connections you will make.
The White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve our President and explore public service. We are seeking exceptional candidates to apply for this highly competitive program. In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and complete an intern service project. Interns may serve a term in the Fall, Spring or Summer. All candidates must be at least 18 years of age, hold United States citizenship, and be enrolled in a college or university.
We hope you will explore our White House Intern Website for additional information at http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html. To apply, read and complete the White House Intern Application. A strong application includes the following:
· sound academic credentials
· history of community involvement and leadership
· solid verbal/written communication skills
· demonstrated interest in public service
Completed application materials must be submitted to Deputy Director and Intern Coordinator in the office of White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov or by e-mail, intern_application@whitehouse.gov.
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