Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Certificate for Online Adjunct Teaching

The Certificate for Online Adjunct Teaching (COAT) course is an online training course designed for higher education instructors who have experience teaching in the traditional (face-to-face) classroom and are interested in transitioning to online teaching. This inter-institutional project provides training for adjunct faculty on the basic competencies needed to teach online. This is an excellent opportunity!

The Official Blog of the National Association for College Admission Counseling

Great Blog and tons of info! Definitely worth a browse. NACAC

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

2011 Joint Conference - The National Society of Black Physicists and The National Society of Hispanic Physicists

The 2011 Joint Annual Conference of NSBP and NSHP will be held September 21-24, 2011 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Texas. With over 600 participants, this meeting is the largest gathering of African-American and Hispanic physicists in the world. This is an exceptionally good meeting for students to attend. Students can present posters or oral presentations, attend professional development sessions, scientific sessions; network with fellow students and with faculty. The conference includes one of the largest and most successful physics career fairs in the U.S. The sponsors include the National Science Foundation, the University of Texas at Austin and the Southeastern University Research Association.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2011
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 5, 2011
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, September 5, 2011

So hurry

Monday, August 29, 2011

The 2012 United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)

The USHLI has developed into one of the most powerful, nationally and internationally recognized Latino organizations in the country by organizing and conducting nonpartisan voter registration and leadership development programs in 40 states. Our organization has been able to maintain a stable presence in hundreds of communities over the years by promoting empowerment and civic responsibility.


USHLI is led by Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., one of only two Latino recipients in history of a Presidential Medal "for the performance of exemplary deeds of service for the nation" and "excellence in promoting leadership and civic participation". Committed to securing a brighter future for our country, USHLI constantly strives to improve and adapt our society to the ever changing complexion of the nation. As we move forward, USHLI will continue its mission and is determined to fulfill the promises of the United States in the spirit of Cesar Chavez who always believed, "Si Se Puede"!

There regional conference are coming up very soon. Click here for dates and registration information.

Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference 2012

The Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference is being held from Jan. 19 - 22nd at Texas A&M. Click here for more information

Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Society for Professional Journalism SPJ Convention

The SPJ conference is in New Orleans this year. It will be held from September 25-27th. I find this conference very beneficial to my journalism and mass communication students. Click here for more information about the conference.

The Newberry Library Fellowships - a number of scholarships and fellowships - please read the page carefully

The Newberry Library is an independent research library concentrating in the humanities with an active educational and cultural presence in Chicago. Free and open to the public, it houses an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, maps, music, manuscripts, and other printed material. The Newberry offers exhibits based on its outstanding collections, musical and theatrical performances, lectures and discussions with today's leading humanists, seminars, and teacher programs. Anyone who is at least 16 years old and who is conducting research on a topic covered by the collections may become a reader. Click here to go to their fellowship page!

Cases online - this is a great resource to engage students in the sciences

CASES (Creating Active Student Engagement in the Sciences) Online is a collection of investigative lessons, or "cases," for K-12 and undergraduate science education. Using principles of Problem-Based Learning and Investigative Case-Based Learning (and related student-centered pedagogies), our cases are designed to engage students in exploring the science behind real-world problems. Our cases address a variety of learning objectives across the sciences and mathematics. Although our K-12 cases were designed for use in Georgia and meet our state education standards, we have also included the relevant National Science Education Standards.

Emory University Scholarship Board

Emory University in Atlanta has set a very good scholarship board. You can check it out here.

The Women Fund - Houston TX Scholarship

The Women's Fund - 2012 Scholarship Essay Contest

                                    Put this on your calendar for May 2012


The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research invites all graduating, college-bound high school senior girls to participate in its 16th annual scholarship essay contest. The Women’s Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that for over 30 years has been providing Houston area women and girls with the tools they need to be advocates for their health. This scholarship endowment was generously established by the Hoglund Foundation. Click here to learn more

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Council on Undergraduate Research

CUR 14th Biennial Conference
June 23-26, 2012
Hosted by The College of New Jersey

Leveraging Uncertainty:
Toward a New Generation of Undergraduate Research
In current crises of economic viability, urban decline, environmental degradation, and cultural meaning, we face deep and broad-based concerns, both for personal prospects and larger social contracts. We can be swept along by those changes, or we can use them as opportunities for positive transformation. We know that research must inform our responses to these new conditions. And we know that undergraduate research offers experiences and skills that our students can draw on for successful future study, meaningful work lives, and social engagement. This conference will ask us to consider new models of undergraduate research that create possibilities where others might see peril.

The subthemes for the 2012 CUR National Conference are as follows:
  • Research Transcending Historic Disciplinary Boundaries
  • Sustaining Undergraduate Research in an Era of Fiscal Uncertainty
  • Online Technology in Undergraduate Research: Possibilities, Threats and Challenges
  • The Challenges and Opportunities of Undergraduate Research in a Broad Global Context

Submission Deadline for Interactive Sessions and Catalyst Discussions is November 15, 2011.
Submission Deadline for Poster Presentations is February 1, 2012.

Scholarship for Hispanics/Latinos in TX from the Penrose Foundation

Penrose Foundation
c/o Patricia Schieffer
777 Main St., Ste. 3250
Fort Worth, TX 76102-5342
Telephone: (817) 332-1328
Contact: Sharon Schieffer Mayes, Dir.
Limitations: Scholarships to students of Latino descent who maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester.
Geographic focus: Giving primarily in Texas
Financial data: Year ended 12/31/09: Assets, $1,055,726 (M); Expenditures, $46,618; Total giving, $19,500; Grants to individuals, totaling $19,500.
Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation
Fields of interest: Hispanics/Latinos
Types of support: Scholarships--to individuals
Application information: Applications accepted.
Initial approach: Letter
Deadline(s): Apr. 1
Applicants should submit the following:
1) Essay
2) Transcripts
3) SAT
4) Letter(s) of recommendation
5) ACT
Additional information: Application must also include a copy of parents' last three income tax returns.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Scholarship and Internship Information

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd St., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-3501
Telephone: (202) 543-1771
Contact: Esther Aguilera, Pres. and C.E.O.
FAX: (202) 546-2143
Toll-free tel.: (800) EXCEL-DC
Limitations: Internships, including transportation reimbursement, housing, and stipends, to promising Latino undergraduate students. The Caucus also provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Latinos as well as fellowships to allow promising Latinos to participate in public service.
Geographic focus: National
Financial data: Year ended 12/31/09: Assets, $7,286,166 (M); Expenditures, $5,451,018; Total giving, $580,162; Grants to individuals, totaling $580,162.
Type of grantmaker: Public charity
Fields of interest: Government/public administration; Leadership development; Public affairs; Hispanics/Latinos
Types of support: Fellowships; Internship funds; Graduate support; Undergraduate support; Travel grants; Stipends
Application information: Applications accepted. Application form required. Application form available on the grantmaker's web site.
Deadline(s): Jan. 31 for internships; Feb. 28 for fellowship; Apr. 15 for scholarships
Applicants should submit the following:
1) Transcripts
2) Letter(s) of recommendation
3) SAR
4) Resume
5) Financial information
6) Essay
Publications: Application guidelines.
Program description:
Scholarship Awards: This scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive a one-time scholarship of: $5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution; $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution; or $1,000 to attend a community college or AA/AS granting institution. Undergraduate recipients will also receive a DELL Notebook Computer and Microsoft Package. The institute will be responsible for managing the disbursement of the scholarship monies to the recipients. In a two-fold effort to monitor the progress of scholarship recipients and promote college retention, total scholarship monies will be equally divided and distributed on a yearly basis as long as recipients maintain good academic standing (i.e. if the scholarship is received as an entering freshman, the $2,500 award will be distributed in 4 equal installments of $625 a year). Scholarship awards are designed to cover tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment.
Congressional Internship Program: This program provides college students with Congressional placements on Capitol Hill for a summer period of eight weeks (June to August) and a winter period of twelve weeks (January to April) to learn first-hand about the U.S.'s legislative processes. Housing, travel, and a $2,500 stipend are provided.
Public Policy Fellowship Program: The mission of the fellowship is to offer Latino youth the support, training, and resources needed to ultimately become the effective leaders of tomorrow. Every year, the program brings together a pool of educated and civic-minded young individuals in an effort to shape them into the next generation of Latino leaders. The institute provides participants with domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC; health insurance; and a gross monthly stipend of $2,200 to help cover housing and local expenses (fellows with a graduate degree receive a $2,600 monthly stipend)

New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break Program

NEBHE's Tuition Break program, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discount. Students are eligible for the RSP Tuition Break when they enroll in an approved major that is not offered by the public colleges and universities in their home-state. Click here for more information

New England includes the following six states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

WICHE - Western Undergraduate Exchange

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) click here to learn more

If you are a resident of a WICHE state, you are eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at one of the 145 participating schools in the West. Search our WUE database (see link at right) to see which institutions participate, and which programs they have available at the WUE rate.

Apply for admission directly to the WUE institution(s) of your choice. There is no general WUE application. If the institution that you are applying to uses a hard copy application, mark prominently on the form that you seek admission at the WUE rate. For online applications, check the WUE box and if there is not one provided, contact the school admissions office on how to apply for the WUE discounted rate.
Although some institutions automatically consider applicants from a WICHE state for the WUE rate, most require that you request the special WUE rate at the time of application for admission, or that you apply for the WUE rate through their scholarship or financial aid office.

IMPORTANT: The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates!!!! You have to ask for it!

Chicana Foundation of Northern CA - Scholarship for Under Grad and Grad students

Chicana Foundation of Northern CA
(doing business as Chicana Latina Foundation )
1419 Burlingame Ave., St. N
Burlingame, CA 94010
Telephone: (650) 373-1085
FAX: (650) 373-1090
E-mail: info@chicanalatina.org
Limitations: Scholarships to undergraduate and graduate female students of Latina background for higher education.
Geographic focus: Giving primarily in California
Financial data: Year ended 06/30/09: Assets, $356,411 (M); Expenditures, $334,333; Total giving, $68,800; Grants to individuals, totaling $68,800.
Type of grantmaker: Public charity
Fields of interest: Higher education; Hispanics/Latinos; Women
Types of support: Scholarships--to individuals
Application information: Applications accepted. Application form required. Application form available on the grantmaker's web site.
Initial approach: Telephone, e-mail or web site
Applicants should submit the following:
1) Transcripts
2) Letter(s) of recommendation
3) Essay
Additional information: All students must submit two essays and two recommendations. Interview required.
Publications: Application guidelines.
Program description:
Scholarship: Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 are awarded to Chicana/Latina women of the Northern CA counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma or Yolo. Applicants must have been a resident for at least two years in one of the counties and be enrolled as a full-time college student, have completed a minimum of 15 college semester units after high school graduation, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Graduate students must provide verification of acceptance to a graduate school. All candidates must have demonstrated leadership and civic/community involvement. Applicants must agree, if awarded a scholarship, to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours in the next year in support of the Chicana/Latina Foundation.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

NSBE has a scholarship repository. It can be accessed here.

Resources for Undocumented Immigants - Scholarships A-Z

Scripps Howard Foundation Scholarships in Journalism

The Scripps Howard Foundation strives to advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development. The Foundation helps build healthy communities and improve the quality of life through support of sound educational programs, strong families, vital social services, enriching arts and culture, and inclusive civic affairs, with a special commitment to the communities in which the Company does business.

For scholarship information click here

Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science




SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to advancing Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science. We are a national nonprofit organization of individuals and organizations interested in quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, teaching, leadership, and policy.
 
The 2011 SACNAS National Conference "Empowering Innovation & Synergy Through Diversity" will take place in the heart of Silicon Valley—San Jose, California—the birthplace of the world's high-tech industry.
Join us October 27-30 for four days of scientific research presentations, professional development, networking, exhibits, culture, and community!  Interdisciplinary, inclusive, and highly interactive, the SACNAS annual national meeting offers an unparalled venue for the advancement of scientists and science students.

The Open Society Foundation

The Open Society has a number of fellowships and grant opportunities. It is worth a browse at the Open Society Foundation.

The American Association for Hispanics in Higher Educations 2012 Annual Conference Call for Proposals

The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) is not a new organization, but rather an evolving organization. It is an outgrowth of the Hispanic Caucus, which was a component of the now defunct American Association of Higher Education (AAHE). As such, AAHHE has a twenty year history.

the 2012 AAHHE Annual Conference in Costa Mesa, AR click here for info and call for proposals

Women Journalist Fellowship for Columbia School of Journalism

Anne O'Hare McCormick Memorial Fund, Inc.
c/o Newswomen's Club of New York
15 Gramercy Park S., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10003-1705
Telephone: (212) 921-9000
Contact: Trustees of the Foundation
E-mail: mccormickscholarship@hotmail.com
Limitations: Scholarships to women who are U.S. citizens and have been accepted to the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, NY.
Geographic focus: Giving primarily in New York
Financial data: Year ended 12/31/09: Assets, $160,822 (M); Expenditures, $16,937; Total giving, $14,000; Grants to individuals, 3 grants totaling $14,000 (high: $6,000, low: $4,000).
Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation
Fields of interest: Media, print publishing; Women
Types of support: Support to graduates or students of specific schools; Graduate support
Application information: Applications accepted. Application form required. Application form available on the grantmaker's web site. Click here.
Initial approach: Letter
Send request by: Online, mail or hand delivery
Deadline(s): May 23
Applicants should submit the following:
1) Resume
2) Letter(s) of recommendation
3) Financial information
4) Essay
Additional information: Selection of scholarship recipients is based on financial need, academic background, and the fund's assessment of the individual's potential for contributing to journalism in either broadcast or print media. Prior experience in the field is not necessary.

The Mayer Foundation

The Mayer Foundation
300 E. 74th St., Ste. 35A
New York, NY 10021-3746
E-mail: mayerfoundation@hotmail.com
Limitations: Scholarships to high school, college or graduate school students to complete their education in the field and school of their choice. Economic relief grants to needy individuals who are distressed or suffering as a result of poverty, low-income or lack of financial resources.
Financial data: Year ended 12/31/09: Assets, $275,595 (M); Expenditures, $36,776; Total giving, $36,000; Grants to individuals, 11 grants totaling $28,500.
Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation
Fields of interest: Higher education; Education; Human services; Economically disadvantaged
Types of support: Scholarships--to individuals; Grants for special needs
Application information: Applications accepted.
Initial approach: Letter
Copies of proposal: 1
Deadline(s): None
Additional information: Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year to students with sufficient academic ability, show good character and exhibit need for financial assistance. Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and, room and board. Scholarships are renewed annually provided the student is not on academic or disciplinary probation. Interview or site visit may be required for economic relief grants.
Program description:
Scholarships: Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year to students with sufficient academic ability, show good character and exhibit need for financial assistance. Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and, room and board. Scholarships are renewed annually provided the student is not on academic or disciplinary probation.

Jackie Robinson Scholarship

Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.
1 Hudson Sq., 75 Varick St., 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10013-1917
Telephone: (212) 290-8600
FAX: (212) 290-8081
E-mail: general@jackierobinson.org
Additional address: 550 S. Hope St., Ste. 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2678, tel.: (213) 330-7726, fax: (213) 330-7526
Limitations: Four-year college scholarships to financially needy minority students who are high school graduates.
Geographic focus: National
Financial data: Year ended 06/30/09: Assets, $19,824,188 (M); Expenditures, $6,240,370; Total giving, $1,822,637; Grants to individuals, totaling $1,822,637.
Type of grantmaker: Public charity
Fields of interest: Higher education; Minorities
Types of support: Undergraduate support
Application information:
Deadline(s): Mar. 31
Final notification: Applicants notified June 15
Additional information: See web site for further application guidelines.
Publications: Application guidelines; Biennial report; Financial statement; Informational brochure.
Program description:
JRF Education and Leadership Development Program: The program provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited four year college or university of their choice. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to qualify for the scholarship.

Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation Invites Applications for William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | PND | Foundation Center

Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation Invites Applications for William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | PND | Foundation Center

Career Eco - Great site for scholarship info

Great site for fellowship/scholarship information for ethnic minority students - Career Eco

The Ron Brown Scholarship

For those with high school seniors this year. -Ron Brown Scholarship for AA students.

The American Association for Blacks in HIgher Education

This is always a great conference to network with professionals in academe. Call for proposal submissions deadline is September 19th for the American Association for Blacks in Higher Education annual conference

Idealist Graduate School Fair Schedule

IDEALIST.ORG just announced its national Fall Graduate School Fair schedule. Please view the following link to learn more about them idealist.orgidealist.org