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Student Enrichment Programs
Connectingus.net
is pleased to offer various summer enrichment programs
for students all over. We have compiled a collection
of resources to help students locate summer positions
and internships. Other resources on our site provide
information on college programs in leadership, pre-college,
liberal arts, writing, math, science, web design,
or engineering programs of interest at campuses across
the USA.
Scholarship list:
The
Southern Mystique Film Camp conducted by The Central Virginia Film
Institute and New Millennium Studios
Technical
Training Internship program offered by
McKesson Automation integral division of the McKesson
Health Systems
Group. Details here.
Another Sciences
Gateway for Summer GREAT - A
substantial number of programs specifically target
minorities, women,
and other groups traditionally underrepresented in
the sciences. Engineering
summer camps
Over 250+
Summer Enrichment Summer Programs -This
is a free
summer and school year enrichment search listing
recently created by adedicated school counselor.
It's a very useful site with great hep gateways http://www.enrichmentalley.com.
Making
Engineers "Cool" Website - Gateway
to nationwide Resources and Programs. A strong info
portal with many
opportunities for learning and summer making_engineers_cool
Math
Gateways for High Scool Students - Summer
Math Programs and Camps for High School Students math
camps.html.
Peterson's
Summer Programs -petersons.com
Summer
Medical and Dental Programs & More - This
is a major site with possibities at elite schools. Free
full tuition, housing, and meals for six-week
summer medical and dental school preparatory program
that offers eligible students intensive and personalized
medical and dental school preparation www.smdep.org.
Summer Progams/Camps These
Pre-college summer camps are offered throughout the
country, often through
Universities to provide high school students with
experiences in science, mathematics, technology,
engineering, or medicine www.careercornerstone.org/pcsumcamps.htm.
Summer
Opportunities for Minority Undergratuate Students
- This
is a powerful resource that Black Excel has pointed
minority (and other students to) for a number of
years. It goes 120+ pages and is filled with many
excellent resources. It's a comprehensive listing http://www.doorsofopportunity.org/.
Summer
Programs Gateway - http://www.studenteducationprograms.com.
Ventures
Scholars Program - Ventures Scholars Program
and Gateways. Black Excel Founder has meet with
Jessica Arkin National Director Ventures Scholars
Program and highly recommends this program and its
resources Summer Gateways featured:(with links) venturescholar.orgl.
Individual Scholarships
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
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 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.
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
Wolf
Trap Intership for the Arts
The Wolf Trap Internship
program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on
training and experience in the areas of arts administration,
education, and technical theater. Internships offer
the practical opportunity to become an integral member
of the staff and to work side by side with professionals
producing, promoting, and administering the full
spectrum of the performing arts. 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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