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Scholarships and Internships
Scholarship links are being updated daily, please check back regularly.
A listing of departmental scholarships and internships - being updated as new deadlines
are being set.
General Minority/Diversity
Scholarships & Internships
The following information has been forwarded to our office, please check back
with us about our scholarship booklet.
Aspen Institute's Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program:
Fellowships for Minority Students
Deadline: December 15, 2008; March and July 15, 2009
The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program at the Aspen Institute,
offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times a year.
The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to
both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow will
serve as an intern with NSPP. Through the fellowship, NSPP seeks to
introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy,
volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with
their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
For more information, visit the website
Applications from graduate and postdoctoral students are now being
accepted for the 2009 sessions of the National Academies' Christine
Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Internship Program. The program
is designed to engage science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business,
and law students in the analysis and creation of public policy and to
familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and
government. The next deadline for receipt of applications is
November 1, 2008, for the Winter 2009 program, which runs from
January 12, 2009, to April 3, 2009.
The Villers Fellowship
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by
Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows
work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts
to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for
low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows
will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and
contribute to publications that are relevant to current health
policy debates.
In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young
leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year
as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future
leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over
the course of their careers.
The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 15, 2009.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application
form, on our
Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html
If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care
Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please
contact me at villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
The Wellstone Fellowship
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice
through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique
challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established
to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to
expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented
racial and ethnic minority groups.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy
and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an
individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work
after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more
information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html
The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is February 6, 2009.
If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please
contact me at wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.
Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in
Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each
fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that
includes an annual salary of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.
Grand Canyon University is pleased to extend a scholarship
opportunity to Montana teachers interested in earning their
1st or 2nd Master degree.
A scholarship of $1,000 will be offered to educators. The application fee
of $100 will be waived also.
Choosing to pursue your Master's degree in Education is a huge decision.
As a teaching professional, you know earning an advanced degree will have
a direct impact on your career. I am here to assist you in determining if
Grand Canyon University is a good fit for you and which program will help
you achieve your educational and professional goals.
Grand Canyon is consistently ranked one of the top Masters in Education
degree granting Universities in the US. OEDb's Online Education Ratings
ranked Grand Canyon University best of class. For ranking information
click here.
Grand Canyon University's main campus is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Education programs are 100% online for those teachers needing a
more flexible and convenient way! to pursue higher education.
Beyond the scholarships mentioned above, you may be eligible for financial
aid and the Title I loan cancellation program to help pay for school.
Educators teaching in Title I schools may be eligible for student loan
forgiveness of up to $5,000. Special Education, Math and Science teachers
may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of up to $17,500.
Please feel free to share this information with other educators in your
district who need to obtain their Master's degrees. The ability to share books
and work with a cohort of fellow educators provides not only support, but
can also save you money. Classes start October 27th.
We offer many different programs that educators can complete 100% online.
Completion time is 16 to 24 months.
- M.Ed. in Education Administration
- M.Ed. in Special Education
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Technology
- M.Ed. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- M.A. in Teaching
- BS in Secondary Education (English, Social Studies, Math, or Business)
- BS in Elementary Education (Math, Science, English, Early Childhood Education)
- BS in Elementary Education/Special Education (Dual Major)
To learn more about these programs and the available scholarship funds,
click here: http://www.gcu.edu/ec/swooten or contact Stacie Wooten
at 1-877-299-4984 or email swooten@online.gcu.edu.
Individuals that request information through the general website will not
qualify for the scholarships. Scholarships are for new students only.
Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University
HRAP is designed to prepare proven human rights leaders from the Global South and marginalized communities in the U.S. to participate in national and international policy
debates on globalization by building their skills, knowledge, and contacts. The Program
features a four-month residency at Columbia University in New York City with a structured curriculum of advocacy, networking, skills-building, and academic coursework.
Since 2004, HRAP has concentrated its support on individuals and organizations that
address issues broadly related to globalization.
The four-month intensive capacity building program based at Columbia University
in New York focuses on the following key issue areas:
* Environmental injustice
* Labor rights violations
* Ramifications of resource extraction
* Public health crises
* Unsustainable development
* Intolerance, xenophobia, and social exclusion related to globalization
Special attention is given to the above issues and their intersection with gender, race,
ethnicity, sexual identity, and/or other sources of marginalization.
Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience on human rights
and globalization, commitment to the human rights field, and demonstrated ability to
complete graduate-level studies. Advocates must originate from and reside in either the
Global South or the United States. Fluency in English is required. Advocate s must secure institutional endorsement from their organizations for their participation in the Program
and must commit to returning to that organization upon completion of the Program. If
accepted, they must also commit to participating in the program fully.
This extremely competitive Program will admit approximately six participants. We make
every effort to provide full fellowships to cover program costs as well as travel and living expenses for selected Advocates each year.
Attached please find the 2009 application form. Completed applications are due by
December 19, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The 2009 HRAP
will take place from the middle of August to the middle of December 2009.
For further information or to download the application, please refer
to our website at: http://hrap.hrcolumbia.org
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