Scholarships and Internships

Title
Description
  
Deadline
Eligibility
Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media work/study program
The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create career opportunities in the media industry for minority youth through a program that focuses on scholastic achievement, direct work experience and professional development. If selected, each summer until you graduate from college, you will have the opportunity to work and gain valuable experience from industry professionals. Not only will you earn a salary, but matching dollars will also be set aside to help pay for your college expenses.

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  March 15, 2007
Any minority student who is a rising high school senior, graduating high school senior or college freshman, has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, is interested in pursuing a career in the media industry, and plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university
2007 Southern Education Leadership Inititiative - Foundation and Non-Profit Sector Internships
A select number of students from around the country will be invited to participate in a seven-week paid internship with leading philantropic and social justice organizations. The program is designed to develop tomorrow's leadership in the arena of public service. Past participants have worked with organizations such as CARE USA, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation, Assisi Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Center for Women Policy Studies, and many others. SEF is the South's oldest education philantrophy dating back to 1867.

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   March 12, 2007
upperclassmen and graduate students enrolled in Southern colleges and universities are encouraged to apply
Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship
The Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship is open to full-time minority students who are in their junior year of study. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a declared major in one of the following areas: civil, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental sciences, geology, hydrogeology, biology, ecology, public health, or industrial hygiene toxicology.
Up to $3000

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Mar 01, 2007
You must be a United States citizen or permanent resident and be able to commit to an eight-week summer internship. In addition, you must provide a 250-word essay on the topic " Why I chose to major in one of the environmental disciplines."
GE Energy Internships
Location of Internships: Atlanta , Greenville , Houston , Ohio , Raytown , Schenectady , Erie , anywhere there is a GE facility! Average salary: $17 an hour....some locations I will pay a housing allowance. Please forward this email to all that meet the requirements above. My numbers are listed but email is the best method! Michelle Jackson, PHR, GE Energy, HRManager, Compliance & Dispute Resolution, T: 678 844 7668, F: 1-866-276-0930, D: *421-7668, C: 757-639-3366, E: michelle1.jackson@ ge.com
   
Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or Accounting. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Zina Garrison Minority Internship

Women's Sports Foundation
This internship will provide an opportunity to gain experience in a sports-related career and interact in the sports community. Internships are located at the Women's Sports Foundation in East Meadow, NY.

Internships are offered in the spring, summer and fall.

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   Jul 01, 2007
The Zina Garrison Minority Internship is available to women of color who are undergraduate students, college graduates, graduate students or women in career change.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Minority Internship

Women's Sports Foundation
This internship will give you the opportunity to gain full-time or part-time experience in a sports-related career and interact in the sports community. Internships will take place at the Women's Sports Foundation in East Meadow, NY and are offered in the spring, summer and fall.
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  Jul 01, 2007
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Minority Internship is available to women of color who are undergraduate students, college graduates, graduate students or women in career change.
NOAA and Minority Serving Institutions Scholarship

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This award provides tuition and fees, internship stipend, and housing allowance for two years.

For More Information
  Deadline is in January. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors at a minority serving institution. You must be pursuing a degree in an area related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to be considered for this award.
International Fellowship

 

American Association of University Women Educational Foundation 		The International Fellowship is available to female international students pursuing graduate or postgraduate study. You must have already applied to your proposed graduate institution by the deadline date. Your selection for this award will be based on academic record, professional potential and the potential to improve the lives of women and girls in your home country. Preference will be given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application.

Up to $30000

For More Information		   Dec 01 You must have already applied to your proposed graduate institution by the deadline date.

Your selection for this award will be based on academic record, professional potential and the potential to improve the lives of women and girls in your home country.
Predoctoral Fellowship Award for Minority Students – AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality This award provided up to five years of support. U.S. citizenship is required.

For More Information		   May 1 and November 15 The Predoctoral Fellowship Award for Minority Students is available to students of color who are currently enrolled in research training that will lead to a Ph.D. or equivalent research degree in biomedical, behavioral and health services research.
Porter Physiology Development Fellowship for Minorities American Physiological Society, Porter Fellowship You must demonstrate the ability and potential for a successful career as shown by your academic records, proposed study and training goals, research plans, letters of recommendation, and progress in training. Up to $20772 offered

For More Information		   Jan 15th The Porter Physiology Development Fellowship for Minorities is available to students of color enrolling as a full-time student in a program leading to a Ph.D. or D.Sc. in the physiological sciences.
Minority Internship - Smithsonian Institution Stipend awards are available for interns to participate in supervised ongoing research, or museum-related activities for periods of ten weeks. Up to $4000

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February 1 deadline for summer and fall internships

October 15 deadline for spring internships

The Minority Internship is available to minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students in the disciplines of research conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field.
NSCA Minority Scholarship- National Strength and Conditioning Association

An essay and three letters of recommendation are also required. Up to $1000 offered.

For More Information		   Mar 15, 2007 The NSCA Minority Scholarship is open to minority students age 17 and older who are seeking a degree in a strength and conditioning-related field.
Minority Access Internship Program This program is intended to offer students experience in diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities. In addition to the application, you must submit an official academic transcript, one letter of recommendation and a resume to be eligible for this award.

For More Information		   Summer program: March 1st

Fall program: July 15th

Spring program : Dec 15th 		The Minority Access Internship Program is available to all undergraduate and graduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least your undergraduate freshman year.
American Indian Scholarship - DAR For More Information   Jul 01, 2007 The Higher Education Grant is available to students who are a member of an American Indian tribe and who are accepted for admission to a nationally-accredited institution of higher education. You must also demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

Native American Internship - Smithsonian Institution Internships are 10 weeks in length and are spent in residence at the Institution's facilities under the supervision of Smithsonian research and professional staff members. Stipends and a travel allowance are also provided. Up to $4000 offered.

For More Information		   February 1 deadline for summer and fall internships

October 1 deadline for spring internships. 		The Native American Internship is available to Native American undergraduate and graduate students, who are formally or informally related to a Native American community, to pursue internship projects related to Native American topics and using Native American resources at the Smithsonian.
NAACP/HBCU Scholarship Fund Members of the National NAACP Board of Directors, SCF Trustees, National Youth Work Committee, the NAACP scholarship selection committee, employees and their spouses or families to the first degree of consanguinity, are not elibible to apply for or receive this scholarship. $2,000

http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/ scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=7870		   March 30, 2007 Applicant must be an incoming freshman and a U.S. citizen attending an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Business Commentary Essay Competition For African American Women Consistent with the mission of The Executive Leadership Foundation, the Board of Directors has announced sponsorship of the thirteenth annual national essay competition,"The Executive Leadership Council 2007 Award for Excellence in Business Commentary National Essay Competition." $3,000 - $7,000

http://www.elcinfo.com/ 		  March 23, 2007  national essay 
2006 Women's Travel National College Essay Scholarship  The 2006 Women's Travel National College Essay Scholarship is available to Minimum: $1000 Maximum: $2000

 http://www.womenstravelmagazine.com/scholarship.html		   May 31, 2007  full time female undergraduate students enrolled in a four year university. You must be a U.S. citizen and be under the age of 27 at the time of application. You must also submit an essay of 750-1,000 words on the following topic: Vacations aside, where do you want to travel, and why?
American Indian Scholarship - DAR  The American Indian Scholarship is open to Native American undergraduate and graduate students $500

http://www.dar.org  		    April 1 for Fall term and October 1 for Spring term.  You must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, demonstrate financial need and have proof of your American Indian heritage to be considered for this award.
Blacknews.com Winter 2007 Scholarship  $500-The Blacknews.com Winter 2007 Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who attend or plan to attend a school in the United States. One or both of your parents must be African-American and you must submit a 500-word essay on why you believe (or don't believe) that the NAACP is something that African-Americans need.

http://www.blacknews.com/scholarship.html 		    April 30, 2007  One or both of your parents must be African-American and you must submit a 500-word essay on why you believe (or don't believe) that the NAACP is something that African-Americans need.
Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship  $3000 - The Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship is open to full-time minority students who are in their junior year of study. You must be able to commit to an eight-week summer internship. In addition, you must provide a 250-word essay on the topic " Why I chose to major in one of the environmental disciplines." 

http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/ 		   March 01, 2007  You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a declared major in one of the following areas: civil, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental sciences, geology, hydrogeology, biology, ecology, public health, or industrial hygiene toxicology. You must also be a United States citizen or permanent resident
U.S. Air Force ROTC  The In-College Scholarship Program - The program is divided into two selection phases, and awards Type 2 (tuition capped at $15,000 per year), Type 3 (tuition capped at $9,000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for 2 or 3 years. (ICSPThe In-College Scholarship Program - open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major, the program is divided into two selection phases, and awards Type 2 (tuition capped at $15,000 per year), Type 3 (tuition capped at $9,000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for 2 or 3 years.) is open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major. The program is divided into two selection phases and awards Type 2Pays college tuition and most fees up to $15,000, and pays $600 per year for books. (tuition capped at $15,000 per year), Type 3 (tuition capped at $9,000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for 2 or 3 years.    Rolling…  open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major

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Chi Delta Alpha Service Scholarship Application  Chi Delta Alpha, an all female service sorority at Virginia Tech, is offering a $500 scholarship to a Virginia Tech student who is a sophomore or junior and involved in service work.    April 6, 2007  To be eligible, applicants must have sophomore or junior standing.

Lena L. Giannotti Scholarship  Awarded by the CLAHS staff association. http://www.staffassociation.clahs.vt.edu/Committees/0607scholarship.html " 

 		   March 23, 2007  You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a declared major in one of the following areas: civil, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental sciences, geology, hydrogeology, biology, ecology, public health, or industrial hygiene toxicology. You must also be a United States citizen or permanent resident
Harold A. Schlenker Scholarship  Awarded by the CLAHS staff association. http://www.staffassociation.clahs.vt.edu/Committees/0607scholarship.html 

   March 23, 2007  Applicants must be continuing undergraduate or graduate students in Human Development who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who have served at Adult Day Services, demonstrated a commitment to supporting Adult Day Services clients, families, and program staff, and who are preparing to pursue a career involving issues and services for older adults.
Margaret Barnes Intergenerational Scholarship  Awarded by the CLAHS staff association. http://www.staffassociation.clahs.vt.edu/Committees/0607scholarship.html

   March 23, 2007  Applicants must be continuing undergraduate or graduate students in Human Development who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who have served at Adult Day Services and/or the Child Development Center for Learning and Research and who have made significant contributions to the Neighbors Growing Together intergenerational program.
Shang-Ling Fu Early Education Scholarship  Awarded by the CLAHS staff association. http://www.staffassociation.clahs.vt.edu/Committees/0607scholarship.html 

 		   March 23, 2007  It recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student in Human Development who has an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and who has demonstrated a commitment to research in child and adolescent development.
Sadie H. Williamson Early Childhood Education Scholarship   Awarded by the CLAHS staff association. http://www.staffassociation.clahs.vt.edu/Committees/0607scholarship.html 

   March 23, 2007  It recognizes a rising junior or senior in Human Development with an outstanding GPA of at least 3.0 and a clear commitment to a career related to the education and/or development of children and their families.
Kathleen Wampler Early Education Scholarship  Awarded by the CLAHS staff association. http://www.staffassociation.clahs.vt.edu/Committees/0607scholarship.html 
   March 23, 2007  It recognizes a rising junior or senior in Human development with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a commitment to the Child Development Center for Learning and Research.
Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP) Summer Research Internship  A ten-week summer research internship program. Graduate assistants serve to oversee 10-12 undergraduate research interns during the internship period of May 27th to August 3rd 2007. Pay rate: $13.75/hr. http://www.maop.vt.edu/ 
   Currently accepting applications- Spring 2007   . Be in good academic standing with degree program
. Be available between May 10th and August 9th 2007
. Posess a current driver's license and good driving record.
. Available to work a minimum of twenty hours per week.
. Provide dormitory interaction for a minimum of twice a week.
. Be on call as scheduled and easily accessible.
. Be knowledgeable of the graduate/education research process
. Be knowledgeable of Virginia Tech's campus and resources.
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Scholarship  (Attach doc.)    April 11th, 2007  Quality of essays on multiculturalism submitted. (see link for topic.)
Refugee and Immigration Services Roanoke, Virginia  Interns will be trained as English language tutors, assigned to work directly with several refugee families, and permitted to follow projects of special interest while concurrently learning about the overall work of our Agency and the refugee program. For more info: Call: John McDowell at 540-342-7561 Visit: 1106 Ninth St., SE, Roanoke, Virginia 24013     n/a  Send a resume and cover letter to johnm22@ris-roa.org
"It's all about business" Wake Forest University Summer Internship  Duration: May 1st- June 16th 2007 Two week summer program that introduces basic business concepts. Curriculum blends coursework with experimental learning opportunities. http://www.mba.wfu.edu/default.aspx?id=63    February 21st 2007 Designed for students from underrepresented groups that are non-business majors.
Scholarships from the College of Science  Scholarships Available:
Dean's Scholarship Rising Sophomore -
Students that are upcoming sophomores that have demonstrated strong academic achievement or leadership skills.
Dean's Scholarship Rising Junior - Students that are upcoming juniors that have demonstrated strong academic achievement or leadership skills.
Dean's Scholarship Rising Senior - Students that are upcoming juniors that have demonstrated strong academic achievement or leadership skills.
Dean's Roundtable - The recipient of this scholarship is selected from the junior and senior finalist of the College of Science Dean's Scholarship.
The Robert T. Lawson and John R. Lawson - The recipient of this scholarship is selected from the Dean's Rising Senior finalists.
David and Ruth Henderson - This scholarship is awarded in the spring of each year to students enrolled in or entering the areas of Geological Sciences, Physics, Biology, or Chemistry with a preference given to students in Geology. Applicants should be well-rounded, demonstrating a balance of academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Leonard and Melva Harris - This scholarship is awarded to students from Southwestern Virginia entering or enrolled in the College of Science and who are planning to pursue a degree in one of the sciences. The student must demonstrate high academic achievement.
Arthur G. Meakin - This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is preparing to enter medical school. The award goes to students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and service
Robert Bates - The recipient of this scholarship is selected from the Dean's Rising Junior finalists. (attach College of Science Schoolarships application doc.)  		   February 10, 2007  . Signed application form . A letter of support from a professor, a department head, or advisor . Personal statement . Resume or Vita
Nationwide 2006 Summer Intern Program Recruitment Announcement  Provides assistance to senior specialists in day-to-day activities of State and county office operations that includes clerical support, office management, providing service to farmers and/or ranchers for loan processing and servicing, or administering farm programs.
http://www.usda.gov/da/employ/intern.htm 

   March 17, 2007  Economics, Finance, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Management, or Marketing; computer skills required. Knowledge and skill in the application of ESRI ArcGIS 8.3 products desirable. Computer/word processing skills required.
Freedom First Scholarships  Value: $1,000
https://www.freedomfirstcu.com/ffcu-community.html  

 		   April 30th Winners chosen based on quality of application information and answers to general Freedom First Credit Union questions.