SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

 

PGM members who are thinking of applying for a Pi Gamma Mu scholarship need to keep this deadline of January 30 in mind. This scholarship assists students in their graduate studies.

One needs the following items:

1.      Scholarship Application

2.      Three recommendation letters from professors

3.      Personal Statement

4.      College Transcripts

You can obtain an application from Dr. Elias L. Taylor.

 

 

Visit the following sites and search for a variety of scholarships:

Deadline:  Different dates.

 

            http://www.plato.org

 

            http://scholarships.com

 

            http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

 

            http://www.fastweb.com/

 

            http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

 

            http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

 

            http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

 

            http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

 

            http://www.truman.gov/

 

 

Visit this site for over 100 scholarship programs.

 

            http://www.elecvillage.com/scholarships.html

 

Additional sites

 

1)     Bell Labs Fellowships For Under Represented Minorities
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2)     Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

3)     Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4)     Coca- Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colaschola rs.org/programs.html

5)     Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships

      http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships

     http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition

     http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
     http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
     http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
     http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
     http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
     http://ww.aphis.usda..gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
     http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) Financial Aid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
     http://www.finaid.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
     http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
     http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search
     http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
     http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
     http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships

     http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml
21) Guaranteed Scholarships
     http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
     http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program
     http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships

      http://www.maef.org/
26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
      http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
27) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
      http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
28) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
      http://www.iefa.org/
29) College Board Scholarship Search

      http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
30) Burger King Scholarship Program
      http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
31) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
      http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
32) GE and Lulac Scholarship Funds
      http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
33) College Net Scholarship Database
      http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
34) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
      http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
35) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
      http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
36) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
      http://www.blackexcel.org/fin_sch.htm
37) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
      http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
38) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
      http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
39) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
      http://www.back2college.com/
40) Scholarships and Fellowships
      http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
41) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
      http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
42) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
      http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
43) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
      http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

      44) INROADS Internships

            http://www.inroads.org/
      45) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
            http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

      46) Science Net Scholarship Listing
            http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
      47) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
            http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
      48) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
            http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seek nominations for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program for low-income students of color.

Eligibility: Students are eligible for scholarships if they are:

- African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American

- Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident or National of the United States

- Have a GPA 3.3 on a 4.00 scale at the time of nomination

- Enter an accredited college or university as full-time and degree seeking freshmen in the fall of 2005

- Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service

- Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

 

For information and application forms, visit the following Web site…

www.gmsp.org

 

 

 

INTERNSHIPS

 

 

Organizations and agencies are willing to accept interns who exhibit the following attitudes…

 

            Good communication skills

            Leadership abilities

            A strong work ethic and high energy level

            High GPA

            Some computer skills

            Critical thinking qualities

            Problem solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

            Related work experience

            Personal integrity

 

 

The Associated Black Charities through its African American Family Service Consortium accepts interns who are interested in helping individuals in need of all types of counseling.

For information, get in touch with:

 

            Ms. Johnnie Smith, Director

            1114 Cathedral Street

            Baltimore, MD 21201

 

            Tel:  410/ 659-0000

            Fax: 410/ 659-0755

 

The Community Building in Partnership through its Youth Programs offers internships for those who are interested in helping young males and females, ages 5-16, with after school programs (i.e., in creative arts, conflict resolution, educational tutoring).

To learn more about this program, get in touch with:

 

            Community Building Partnership, Inc.

            1114 N. Mount Street

            Baltimore, MD 21217

 

            Tel:  410/ 523-4472

            Fax: 410/ 523-4781

 

 

The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program administered by the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) is accepting applications for twenty (20) slots in this year’s entering class.  The fellowships valued at c. $ 60,000 include study abroad, summer policy institutes, intensive language training, internships, and graduate school funding – all in one package.  HBCU students are encouraged to apply.

Criteria:  A strong interest in international affairs, a 3.2 GPA or above, and a commitment to a multi-year training program (with three years of intensive summer enrichment).

Deadline: Different dates.

Download application at: www.uncfsp.org/iipp

 

            Mark H. Chichester, Director

Institute for International Public Policy

UNCFSP

            8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive

            Fairfax, VA 22031

 

            Tel: 703/ 205-7622 or call Ms. Lisa Fanning at 703/ 205-7624

            Fax: 703/ 205-7645

 

Inroads Internships: http://www.inroads.org/

 

 

 

The Washington Internship Institute, the premier internship program in Washington, DC, and the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) offer $ 500 scholarships to all inducted members in PGM (Pi Gamma MU) who participate in Washington Internship Institute’s program.  Internships are available in all majors. Scholarships may be applied to either tuition or housing.

Deadline: November 18, 2005

For more information, visit the website at www.wiidc.org

 

            Mary Ryan, Ph.D.

            President, Washington Internship Institute

            1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW       Suite 201

            Washington, DC  20036

 

            Tel: 800/ 435-0770   or   202/ 833-8580

 

 

 

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