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Hundreds of Harvard alumni, students, and faculty call upon the Azerbaijani government to immediately release Harvard alumnus Bakhtiyar Hajiyev from prison.
February 2012

More than 500 members of the Harvard community have signed a petition urging Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to call upon Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to immediately and unconditionally release Bakhtiyar Hajiyev from prison.

The members of the Harvard community join Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch in voicing concern over Mr. Hajiyev’s arrest and conviction. Amnesty International named Mr. Hajiyev a prisoner of conscience in November 2011, stating he was “imprisoned solely for the peaceful expression of his views.” Human Rights Watch cited Mr. Hajiyev in its 2012 World Report as an example of the growing problem in Azerbaijan of imprisonment on politically motivated charges.

“Our training at Harvard is focused on advancing the public interest and Bakhtiyar has dedicated his life to fostering democracy in Azerbaijan.” said Rob Ness, a 2009 Harvard classmate of Mr. Hajiyev. “Our partnerships abroad should be based on a mutual commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom of dissent.”

Mr. Hajiyev graduated from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government in 2009. Shortly after graduation, he returned to his native Azerbaijan and ran for parliament as an independent candidate committed to increased government accountability and democratic reform. Mr. Hajiyev ran a strong campaign, finishing third among 14 candidates. The allegedly fraudulent opposition tactics used against him have been presented to the European Court of Human Rights for review.

Undeterred, Mr. Hajiyev found inspiration in the Arab Spring protests and co-organized a Facebook campaign calling for peaceful protests of the Azerbaijani government. Soon after this campaign went public, Mr. Hajiyev was arrested. He was held for two months and later convicted of evading military service, despite a well-known constitutional provision permitting alternative forms of service. In May 2011, he was sentenced to two years in prison. He reports being subjected to physical abuse while in custody.

Mr. Hajiyev faces a parole hearing on Monday, February 20, 2012.

Business Schools: The need of today

by ISBF Education

February 2012

The most important decision, and also the challenge for an individual, is to take admissions in one of the top MBA Colleges. If the individual is planning to per sue his master's degree so that he ultimately gets a promising career and all the more this is the best opted career in today's time and getting through good business schools will be considered a good achievement for any individual. It will be a dream come true and all the more a lot of management colleges are mushrooming everywhere in every nook and corner of the world, hence the need of an intelligent management graduate is the need of the hour and such individuals are very much in demand.

The MBA admissions is a very tough process and to clear such exams require lot of skills, hard work and a good knowledge .Any individual who is an aspiring manager, would ultimately want to get selected in an excellent management college. But you should be very careful before taking an admission in a management college, you should do a good amount of research and should carefully check for the main and the essential features which are a good library, experienced teaching faculty and more importantly the college should have a good placement record. The management degree is considered to be a stepping stone to the corporate world .It is very important that a MBA college should give you good exposure like you should attend lot of seminars for that college should be responsible for arranging such events and for the aspiring managers, it is important that they are given proper on the job training which will be an added advantage for all the individuals.

Getting degree from top MBA colleges is one's own achievement and hence a very good investment, it is in more general words getting the greatest value out of your MBA course and also gaining all the required skills and all the know how factors which would set you apart from the crowd and hence it is individuals own decision as to he would want to per sue management in which field either marketing, human resources, systems or Masters in Finance. One should always do things of his own interest and then only the individual will be successful in attaining his goals and will then very successfully serve for the interest of the country.

The present business world is full of competition and the global challenges, hence it is very necessary for you to have some extra ordinary qualities so that you stand out in the crowd because the need of today is the individuals with sharp mind and excellent managerial skills. Only people who posses such qualities, ultimately get success in this environment and tackle the world and all the challenges in the right way.

BOOKS FOR 2011

BLACK HISTORY FIRST

1849
First African-American college professor: Charles L. Reason, New York Central College

SPECIALIZED BOOKS FOR PARENTS IN 2012

Use These Tips To Develop Successful Study Habits

By Makhi Salit

February 2012

Study tips and test taking strategies would be of great help in excelling in your studies or academics and in passing your examinations as well. As quoted in the famous movie, Three Idiots, "Follow excellence and success will chase you". This is a way of saying, excel in your study habits and test taking strategies as it will make your dreams come true.

In doing so, you have to work on some tips to avoid procrastination. In the succeeding paragraphs, you will be able to check out the tips which could help you in developing a study method and study habits that would be helpful throughout your years of studying.

The first tip is the identification of the place where you will be studying. You should look for a place in your home that has good lighting conditions and enough space in order to cater to your needs. Make sure to maintain the place as organized as possible. Well, most of the students are using their bedroom as the study area. But make sure that you do not lie down while studying as you will only fall asleep.

The second tip is to concentrate in the lecture hall or when you are inside the classroom. Enhance your concentration by taking down notes. There are students who have an auditory learning style. They are the ones good in recalling what the teachers have told them. Jotting down notes is a great way of studying your lessons as it reinforces the points made. With this, you will always be ready for exams and recitations.

The third tip is finding good ways of memorizing and retaining the work covered. The most popular technique that is widely used is the SQ3R method which stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review. Make sure that you follow these steps as these will take you to a more organized way of studying.

The fourth tip is sticking to a certain study method. Most experts say that high school students as well as college students are spending about 40 hours every week on their studies. Look at your weekly schedule and do not spend too much time on things that you do not really need to do. At just one look, you can see the number of hours you can allot for studying.

The fifth tip is to remember that you have to take care of yourself and to feed your brain in order for your study ability to be optimized. You have to eat well, and that includes eating vegetables as well as fresh fruits. You also have to sleep well. If you are tired physically and even emotionally, your brain will not function properly. There is also a need for you to exercise regularly as it provides the brain with enough oxygen. Bear in mind that losing oxygen is one of the reasons why a person cannot think as well as they should do.

If you would like to learn more study tips and test taking strategies that will take your success to new levels then you can find more information on our site.

Black History Quote

I am not tragically colored. There is no great sorrow dammed up in my soul, nor lurking behind my eyes.... Even in the helter-skelter skirmish that is my life, I have seen that the world is to the strong regardless of a little pigmentation more or less. No, I do not weep at the world - I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.

~Zora Neale Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me, 1928

Gap Time Promotes College Readiness

By P Carol Jones

High school graduates that do not believe they are ready for college, are smart to take time to think about what the future holds. Possibilities include working full time, joining the military, traveling, pursuing an apprenticeship, or taking a structured gap year.

A gap year, or gap time, is a period of time between the end of secondary school and college, or between college years, in which students enroll in a structured program that gives them opportunity to travel, work, or volunteer in country or internationally. The gap year concept was born in England as a way to fill time in between students' taking their "A" levels (university entrance exams) and the time when their studies began. British universities encouraged the in-between students to explore their interests, see the world, or just do something productive. Taking such time also gives students time to ready themselves for college.

Considering the statistic that one of four college freshmen drop out, flunk out, or disappear for other reasons from their college campuses, it seems that many high school graduates would greatly benefit from a gap year or two before entering college. Many high school graduates simply aren't ready for college right away. Many of them are tired of school and want some time to explore. Many of them don't have the skills they need to be successful: resolving conflict, managing time and priorities, maneuvering the college bureaucracy, taking seriously the commitment.

Whether a student participates in a structured gap program, creates a situation themselves, travels, or just gets a job, such opportunities give them some time to experience life without the pressure of grades. Some teenagers pursue or discover a passion during a gap year-one that can lead to a career. Some find out that working at a minimum-wage, uninteresting job makes school look very appealing. And some find an entirely different path to follow. But the point is, many teenagers need that gap time to be ready for college or whatever path they choose.

In fact, taking gap time to give teenagers time to think about their future and/or become college ready, is so appealing that the idea of mandatory national service-either civil or military-after high school is an idea worth considering. Such an idea would be highly controversial, but giving all high school graduates or 18 year olds (whichever comes first) the option of national civil or military service for at least one year would be a positive investment in our young people and a way to help many communities in need. Teenagers that choose civil service could work as teacher's aides, as social service aides, as national and state park workers, and much more. Joining the military also offers opportunities and definitely teaches discipline and responsibility. Either way, teenagers involved in such service would learn life skills that will lead to their success in whatever path they take.

P. Carol Jones is the author of "Toward College Success: Is Your Teenager Ready, Willing, and Able?" Learn more about preparing your teens for college success.

10TH ANNIVERSARY HONDA BATTLE OF THE BANDS MARKS UNFORGETTABLE CELEBRATION OF HBCU MARCHING BAND EXPERIENCE-

Nearly 60,000 Enjoy Eight Thrilling Marching Bands and Live Performance by Monica -

BLACK PR WIRE

February 2012

An enthusiastic crowd of some 60,000 fans, students and alumni packed the Georgia Dome on Saturday to be part of the one-of-a-kind spectacle that is the Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. The crowd was treated to a series of spectacular performances by eight of the nation’s top marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), as well as an electrifying halftime performance by Grammy Award-winning R&B songstress Monica, as the Honda Battle of the Bands marked the 10th anniversary of its Invitational Showcase event.

The unparalleled pageantry, musicianship and camaraderie of the HBCU marching band experience and tradition was on full display, as the dynamic performances by: Albany State University, Bethune Cookman University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Virginia State University and Winston-Salem State University brought to life the “Homecoming” theme of the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands program.

The 10th anniversary Honda Battle of the Bands called for all HBCU marching band alumni, current students and fans to attend this special anniversary event. Just as “The Yard” on HBCU campuses serves as the community gathering place for all homecoming activities, the Georgia Dome was transformed into “The Honda Battle of the Bands Yard” and re-created the HBCU homecoming experience with everything from a pee-wee football scrimmage to a short step-show.

The Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase is the nation’s largest and most highly anticipated HBCU music event. Widely known as “the Super Bowl for Black college bands,” the program was started 10 years ago to highlight and celebrate the heritage and showmanship of HBCU marching bands. Dedicated solely to supporting HBCU music education programs, the program also stands as the only national music scholarship program of its kind. Each of the eight schools that participated in this year’s Invitational Showcase earned $20,000 in grant money for their school’s music scholarship program. In all, more than $200,000 in music scholarship grants were awarded to the 41 schools participating in the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands program.

Honda Battle of the Bands Fan Wins New 2012 CR-V

Elijah Hayes of Fort Valley State University was the winner of a new 2012 Honda CR-V. “Band Chatter,” introduced for the 10th anniversary of the Honda Battle of the Bands program, was an online social media challenge that gave HBCU students the opportunity to flex their Facebook and Twitter skills for a chance to win a trip for two to the Invitational Showcase and a new Honda CR-V. Hayes, this year’s winner, accumulated points through daily Facebook postings, comments and photo uploading and sharing earning him a chance to win.

Recruitment Fair Encourages High School Seniors to Think About College

In addition to the marching band performances at the Invitational Showcase, HBOB includes an HBCU Recruitment Fair engaging high school students with representatives of HBCU schools. Conceived to go one step beyond just exposing young people to the opportunities offered by historically black colleges and universities, the HBOB HBCU Recruitment Fair is unique in enabling prospective college students to meet with marching band and admissions recruiters to discuss admissions requirements and scholarship opportunities. More than 35 institutions exhibited, and more than 3,000 young people attended this year’s Recruitment Fair event.

EDUCATIONAL ADVICE CONNECTION
WITH DR. STEPHEN JONES

February 2012

Question: 
How many times should I take the SAT’s? 

by Phillip, Milwakee

Response:
Dear Phillip,

It would be great to take the SAT at least twice.  Most colleges will take the highest score that you achieve in each category of the test.  If a SAT preparation course is available consider enrolling in it. 

Students Making Difficult College Choices

By Dr. Stephen Jones

February 2012

Most students have come to expect an annual rise in tuition. The cost of a college education can increase from 3.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Increasing cost of energy and the struggle to compete with colleges that have large endowments is putting colleges out of reach for certain students. Colleges are obligated to increase their level of security. Parents expect a safe environment for students who are in urban and rural communities. Many colleges are offering a wide range of transportation options for students. Some colleges are establishing contracts with transportation companies who will manage on-campus buses and schedules. Students can feel safe traveling from the main campus to local residents in their community.

The changing economy is putting new demands on college budgets. Students are applying to five colleges to increase their chances of getting admitted and to identify the least expensive college. Colleges are facing challenges in terms of reaching their enrollment goals because students are not making a firm decision right away. Students need to have options when they consider the cost of earning a four year degree. Students must consider the cost of travel to colleges that are far away. This can lead to an inability to travel home frequently.

Colleges are obligated to meet the requirements of the accrediting agencies that approve their curriculum. Some college presidents are increasing the number of professors and research activities to ensure that their college is reaccredited. Additional research can require millions of dollars in an institution’s resources. Students will not enroll in a college that is not accredited. Also, outstanding professors will not aspire to work in a college that is not highly regarded in various aspects of a colleges’ curriculum.

Colleges are offering online courses to students who need an alternative education choice. The students can benefit by eliminating the cost of traveling to the campus for a three hour course. Some students enjoy the online courses because they can meet people who are in locations around the world. The online courses are unique because they can be delivered at the time of the instruction and it can also be recorded for later student viewing. Colleges gain an advantage because they can offer online courses of professors who are on sabbatical. More online courses can be expected within the next five years. As these courses expand they can reach the international audiences of students, instructors and researchers. The possibilities for international exchanges of information are limitless.

College stability is essential to the competitive edge that the United States maintains in its workforce. We are faced with the possibility of closing colleges who cannot keep up with their enrollment goals. This is particularly worrisome for colleges that do not have large endowments. College administrators must come up with a new paradigm regarding how they will work. For example due to the recent oil crises several colleges created a four day work week. College employees worked ten hours each day and did not work on Friday. Difficult college budget challenges should inspire innovative approaches to educate future generations of leaders.

Dr. Stephen Jones is an outstanding educator who has spent his career helping economically disadvantaged students to succeed in college. Dr. Jones received his Bachelors Degree in Community Psychology from Widener University, Masters in Education from Howard University, Masters in Business Administration from Philadelphia University, and a Doctorate in Education from Widener University. He has been instrumental in helping thousands of students to realize their dream to earn a degree.

For twenty years, Dr. Jones has delivered presentations on numerous topics including how to study, leadership, effective communication, and innovative management practices. Working with students has enabled Dr. Jones to have a complete understanding of the challenges their facing.

Please send questions and comments to: Dr. Stephen Jones at
neinformer@verizon.net

 EDUCATION CORNER
ASK LISA-ANNE

February 2012

ASK LISA-ANNE

Hello Readers!  I hope this year has started out being a prosperious and peaceful one for you! As our young adults hed back to college, I thought I would remind them about safety tips and give some tips on how to save money. If you havve not discovered
www.studentuniverse.com and you fly back and forth, you need to check it out. You call and make your flight reservation which they hodl for you. Once you fax a letter from your resistration office proving that you are currently enrolled student, Student Universe will complete your reservation. Tickets are usually substantially cheaper than the going rates. The Student Universe webstie offeres these tips on how to save money:

1.     Make a list! Prepare a focused plan of attack with a list of things you’ll need, rather than just hitting the store and picking up what looks good. If you’ve gotten a supply list from your school or professors, take a critical look and consider what you’ll really need. 
2.     Ask for student discounts! Stores often have student discounts - don’t forget to ask for them. And don’t forget Coupon Codes either! If you’re buying online, check for coupon codes before finishing your purchase. 
3.     Buy off campus. Supplies will almost always be more expensive at your school bookstore and near campus, so check out stores on the other side of town.
4.     Check out sales tax holidays. Lots of states have specific weekends that offer tax breaks for back-to-school items — keep an eye out and buy when the time is right. Also, if you’re going to college out of state, look into state reciprocity programs.
5.     Save your receipts. Some college expenses can be written off on your taxes, so hang on to your receipts.
6.     Put your smartphone to the test.  Before you buy a new electronic device, phone, or gadget, find out if there’s an app for it on your cell phone instead. 
7.     Rent textbooks. Instead of buying books, take a look at rentals to see how you might be able to save money.
8.     Use an ebook reader. Download books instead of lugging around tons of paper — and save some money at the same time by using an ebook reader.
9.     Go online! Sure, it’s nice to go home from the bookstore ready to study with your book in hand, but you can save hundreds of dollars if you just buy your books online. Don’t buy books before school starts. Find out what’s really on the syllabus, and ask your professor if an older edition of the book would be fine.
10.  Get credit card points.  Pay with a rewards credit card, and you’ll get points for all of your tuition money which you can redeem for cash, or even gift certificates you can use for books and supplies.
11.  Wait until the last minute. The best discounts come right before or right after school starts. Procrastinators win at back-to-school shopping

Safety:

  1. Don’t forget to tell someone where you are going at all times.
  2. Keep your phone well charged for emergencies.
  3. Don’t go to a stranger’s apartment or dorm room even if he/she seems nice.
  4. Travel groups.
  5. Avoid parties where you don’t know anyone.
  6. Don’t drink or limit drinking!
  7. Know the safety tips to avoid campus rape!
  8. Be aware of your surroundings!
  9. Avoid unprotected sex and be discriminate! African0 American young woman are the largest and fastest growing group fo contracting HIV/AIDS!
Be safe

Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades.  She holds graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and multicultural education.  She also holds certification in education administration.  She is the author of the book, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks!  Thoughts From Nicholas and co-author of the book, 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD! both available at www.Amazon.com and at her website.  She is a member of the National Education Writers Association and the Education Editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Long Island, NY. 
You may contact her at speechlrb@yahoo.com or by visiting her
website at www.AskLisaAnne.com.

SCHOLARSHIP WITH MARCH / APRIL DEADLINES

February 2011

If you are looking for scholarships and financial information, let N.E. Informer help you. Each month we will give you a two month advance list of scholarships and deadlines.  If you missed any months contact us and we will send you that list.

MARCH

American Bar Foundation

Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL  60611
(312) 988-6500, Fax: (312) 988-6579, www.abf-sociolegal.org/,
e-mail: info@abfn.org Eligibility:  Fellowship.  Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage.  Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident.  Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities;  Award: $ 3,500/10 weeks; Deadline: March 1

American Chemistry Society Scholars Program

Contact: Robert J. Hughes, Manager 1155 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 1-800-227-5558 (ext. 6250) Fax: 202-776-8003 Eligibility: Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S, and a full time student at an accredited college, university, or community college. Students who are high academic achievers in chemistry or science are encouraged to apply. GPA 3.0 or higher. Award: $3,000/ year Deadline: March 1

Latin American Educational Foundation 

Contact:  Scholarship Selection Committee561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CA , (303) 446-0541, Fax: (303) 446-0526 

www.laef.org, e-mail: laef@uswest.net;  Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a university. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1 

A.H.P.E. Corporate Scholarship

Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O. Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634

(714) 278-2288, Fax: (714) 449-4195 Eligibility: Initial applicants possess distinct career goals and potential and have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a commitment to community service.  Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A. area.
Award: $500-$700, Deadline: March 15

Hispanic College Fund

Contact: Hispanic College Fund, Inc., 1301 K Street NW Suite 450A West Washington D.C. 20005 

(800) 644-4223, www.hispanicfund.org;  Eligibility: Accepted or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education with a declared major/concentration in business, be in good academic standing at 3.0 GPA, have financial need, U.S. citizenship, must be Hispanic or of Hispanic Decent.
Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: March 15

Education for Excellence Scholarship offered by SALEF

Contact: Wendy Estevez, Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund-SALEF, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052,
e-mail: TGalvez@salef.org, www.salef.org; 

Eligibility: For Salvadoran, Central, or other Latino high school & college students. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA of at least a 3.0, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF.

Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to a 4 yr college or students working on their bachelor's or master's.

Award: $500-$2,500 (multiple scholarships);

Deadline: March 1

Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships

Contact: American Geological Institute, Attn: Director, AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships, 4220 King Street

Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, Fax: (703) 379-7653, www.agiweb.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be geoscience majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans).  Related geoscience fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education.  Award: Up to $10,000 per year;
Deadline: March 1 

Civitan International Foundation

Contact:  PO Box  2102 Birmingham, AL  35201 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307 www.civitan.org; e-mail: civitan@civitan.org;
Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year. Applicants must be pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services, and the teaching of social studies. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 1

Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Science and Engineering (SURPRISE)

University of California, Davis Contact: Annie J. King University of California, Davis College of Agricultural and 

Davis CA 95616 (530) 752-8533 www.ucdavis.edu; 
Eligibility: Open to disadvantaged students focusing in agricultural, environmental, biological, resource or physical sciences. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 1

Proctor and Gamble Company

Contact:  Barbara Hoffman Summer Research Program Miami Valley Laboratories  PO Box 398707

Cincinnati, OH  45239-8707 (513) 983-1100 www.pg.com; 
Eligibility: Internship. Minority students. Program provides opportunity for industrial research and product development. Award: Salary and travel expenses 

Deadline: March 1

Karla Scherer Foundation, The

Contact:  Karla Scherer, The Karla Scherer Foundation, 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2330, Chicago, IL 60611

www.comnet.org/kschererf/; Eligibility: Women who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of business with emphasis in economics or finance. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March1 Kell-Muñoz Education Fellowship

Contact:  Mei Mah, Program Coordinator, Education Department
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY  10128, (212) 849-8380, www.si.edu/ndm, e-mail: edu@ch.si.edu

Eligibility:  Applicants must be of Latino/Hispanic descent; currently enrolled in a degree-granting, post-graduate program; have graduated from a post-graduate program in the six months prior to the start date.

Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1

California Newspaper Carrier Foundation

Contact:  1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825,  Eligibility: Applicant must be (or a child of) a Newspaper carrier / delivery person that resides in California.  This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors only with high academic achievement.
Award: $500; Deadline: March 1 

United States Army Emergency Relief Scholarship

Contact:  200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA  22332, (703)-428-0000, Fax: (703)-325-7183,
www.aerhq.org/ArmyEmergencyRelief.htm,
e-mail: aer@aerhq.org;
Eligibility: Unmarried dependent children of members of the army. Must be a U.S. citizen and not yet 22 years of age on June 1st of the school year that begins the following September. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 1 

George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation

Contact: Brooker Scholarship, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611-8775, (312) 329-6008, Fax: (312) 410-7908
Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript.
Award: $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,500 for graduate students; Deadline: March 31

California Farm Bureau Scholarship

Contact: 2300 River Plaza Dr., Sacremento, CA 95833, (916) 516-5520 www.cfbf.com;  Eligibility: This scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home Economics.  Applicants must be a resident of California.
Award: $1,800-$5,000; Deadline: March 1 

American Postal Workers Union/ AFL-CIO 

Contact:  Juliette Cobb, 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 842-8500, www.apwu.org  Eligibility: High school seniors who are dependent children of American Postal Workers Union members. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years;
Deadline: March 1

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship

Contact: National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045

(202) 662-7500, www.press.org,  Eligibility: This scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism.  Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school. Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 1

Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

Contact: Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F., c/o Leal Portis, Chairperson, 301 Redbud Way Nevada City, Ca 95959

(530) 272-6018, www.grandmothersforpeace.org;  Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior or college freshman with a background in community involvement.  The student must also include his/her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, and two letters of recommendation. Award: $250-$500; Deadline: March 1

SEALASKA Heritage Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Sealaska Heritage Foundation, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1276, (907) 586-9170, Fax: (907) 586-9293, scholarships@sealaska.comEligibility: Shareholder, one quarter Alaska Native or direct descendants. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1

California State University, Northridge Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, scholarships@csun.edu      www.csun.edu/finaid/scholarships.html; 
Eligibility: Personal essay Letter of recommendation and a transcript 

Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 2 

Alana Leadership Merit Award 

Contact: Dominican Community College of San Rafael, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 457-4440

Fax: (415) 485-3205, www.dominican.edu; 
Eligibility: Entering Latino/a freshman who has demonstrated an excellent academic record, outstanding leadership ability, and participated in school and community activities.

Award: $7,335; Deadline: March 2

Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of California, San Diego; Contact: Adell Bynum Office of Graduate Studies La Jolla CA 92093-0003 (858) 534-3550
e-mail: abynum@ucsd.edu  www.ucsd.edu;  Eligibility: Open to undergraduates focusing in Marine Science.
Award: $2,500 Stipend Deadline: March 3

Summer Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

University of California, Irvine Contact:  University of California,
UCI-REU Department of Chemistry 515 PSI

Irvine CA 92679-2025 (949) 824-7077 www.uci.edu;  Eligibility: This offer is for enrolled students who request permission from faculty. Award: Determined by faculty member
Deadline: Early March

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 the Southwest.

Award: Intensive six-week program in Washington D.C. in policymaking.  For further details, contact NALEO.

Deadline: March 7

National Society of Accountants 

Contact: Susan Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA  22314 (703) 549-6400 Fax: (703) 549 2984 www.nsacct.org;
e-mail: jhemphill@nsacct.org  Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in accounting. Open to students in 2 or 4-year schools. 4-year school students may apply for their 3rd and 4th year only. 

Award: $500 - $1000; Deadline: March 10

American Geological Institute, Minority Geoscience Scholarship 

Contact:  Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA  22302, (703) 379-2480, www.agiweb.org 

Eligibility: must be Black, Hispanic or Native American. Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good academic record, under-represented in Geoscience and exhibit financial need. Must be U.S. citizen. Award: Up to $1,000; Deadline: March 10

CSUF TELACU Scholarship Program

Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton CA 92634-6804 (714) 278-3125, www.fullerton.edu, www.telacu.com;  Eligibility: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean, Central or South American applicants may be either first time freshmen or continuing students, but must have a minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 and must display evidence of school and community activities.  This program is co-funded by the California State University, Fullerton, Hispanic Scholarship Program, TELACU Scholarship Program and the California State University Scholarship Program.  Students must live in the following areas in order to qualify for this program: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Montebello, Monterrey Park, South Gate, City of Los Angeles. Award: $500-$3,000;
Deadline: March 13

American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers 

Contact:  Olivia Carreon  875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL  60611 (312) 335-4100 www.appraisalinstitute.org; Eligibility: Sophomore students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics. Contact for additional requirements and for an application.
Award: $3,000 – graduate; $2000 – undergraduate
Deadline: March 15

Earthwatch Expeditions Inc., 

Contact:  Dee  Robinson  Clock Tower place Ste.100 Maynard, MA 01754 (978) 461-0081 www.earthwatch.org/ed/scdurfee.html 
Eligibility: High school students interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, environmental studies, biology, or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition.
Award: Contact for details Deadline: March 15

California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. 

Contact:  Larita Wade, 930 Georgia St. , Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100 ext.100, e-mail: grants@capta.org Eligibility: Students entering or attending a 4-year college in CA and majoring in an agricultural related field. Maximum award amount: $5000; Deadline: March 15 and November 30

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Internship Program 

Contact:  5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800 www.emmys.tv/foundation/internships.php, e-mail: maiden@emmys.org  Eligibility: Undergraduate college students. The program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight week summer period in LA.  Award: $4,00 stipend + $300 spending allowance;
Deadline: March 15 

The Earl Warren Legal Training, Inc.

Contact: 99 Hudson St. Suite 1600 New York, NY 10013-2897 (212) 965-2202 www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/; Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are entering first year of full-time study at an accredited law school, demonstrate interest in civil rights and community service, excellence in academic record, complete application, three letters of  ecommendation, an essay and demonstration of their unconditional acceptance into a full-time law Award: $3,000; renewable Deadline: March 15

California Teachers Association (CTA) and Martin Luther King, JR Memorial Scholarship

Contact: CTA Human Rights Dept., P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011, 650/552-5370, e-mail: Webmaster@cta.org;  Eligibility: For MLK ethnic minority members of CTA, dependent children and ethnic minority of student CTA, pursue degrees or credentials for teaching-related careers in public education. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 15

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program

Contact: Drawer 1210, Durant, Oklahoma 74702-1210 (800) 522-6170, Fax: (580) 924-1267, www.choctawnation.com,  Eligibility: Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood showing Choctaw descent, attend accredited college or university within United States. Award: $800 (grant)-$1,000 (scholarship); Deadline: March 15

Leonard Perryman Scholarship

Contact: Mickey Slayden, United Methodist Communications P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 , (615) 742-5400, www.umcom.org; Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community college students that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible. Award is only for students studying journalism or mass communications. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 15

Air Force Aid Society Grant

Contact:  Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-9475  Fax: (703) 607-3064, www.afas.org; e-mail: dvosburg@afas  Eligibility: Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving as Title 32 and retired reservists with 20 qualifying years are eligible. Award: $ 1,500; renewable up to 5 years; Deadline: March 12

Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Award

Contact: Nancy Takata, LAJCC, 350 South Bixel St., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 989-2159

Fax: (213) 580-1490, e-mail: ntakata@lajcc.org, www.lajcc.org;  Eligibility: The L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce is awarding students that have made either contributions to their community and/or school through volunteer efforts and/or positions of leadership.  Participation in a competitive activity in a sport or art is also required.  Please see the website above for the application procedures. Award: $2,000; 10-20 scholarships available. Check website for details; Deadline: March 17

World Studio Foundation Scholarships

Contact:  Worldstudio Foundation, 200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014, (212) 366-1317

Fax: (212) 807-0024, e-mail: scholarships@worldstudio.org, www.worldstudio.org; Eligibility: This program is open to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled at an accredited school and majoring in one of the following areas: advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning.  Selection based on a slide p0rtfolio of work, a written statement of purpose, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community.
Award: Varies; Deadline: March 18

SHELL Legislative Internship Program

Contact: 1122 W. Washington Blvd. 3rd Floor LA, CA 90015, (213)7477606 Fax: (213) 747-7664, www.naleo.org;  Eligibility: Undergraduate college student of a 2- or 4-year institution and resident of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY or TX of Latino origin. Need not attend college in these states.  Participants are offered a summer internship to work for a state or federal elected official.  Must demonstrate leadership potential and possess a sense of commitment to the Latino/a community.  Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of Latino/a origin.
Award: $1,500; Deadline: March 23

DeVry Inc. Scholarship Program 

Contact: 1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, (866)338-7934, www.devry.com, e-mail: ccollins@devry.com;  Eligibility: High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of science degree program at one of the DEVRY institutes. Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it. Award:  Full- and half-time tuition; Deadline:  March 23

Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund, Scholarship For high school students interested in law

Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4606

e-mail: ptagre@law.harvard.edu,
www.law.harvard.edu/studorgs/alianza; 
Eligibility: Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from a high school in the United States. Must be planning to attend a 4-yr U.S. college, full-time next year.Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 25

National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee

Contact:  Lizette Jenness; send a SASE. 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, DC 20045;  1-888-346-NAHJ;  www.nahj.org or e-mail: mreyes@nahj.org  Eligibility:  For high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students majoring in journalism. Must be pursuing a major in communications.  Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline:  March 30

William B. Ruggles Right To Work Scholarship 

Contact:  Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B. Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road

Springfield, VA 22160 (703) 321-9606  Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students majoring in journalism. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the "Right To Work" principle. Write to the address listed for complete details. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31

James L. Warner Memorial Scholarship Fund

Contact: Whittier Union High School District, 9401 South Painter Ave., www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us, e-mail: Robert.Chavez@wuhsd.k12.ca.us

Eligibility: Graduates of schools within the Whittier Union District. Must enroll at one of the following schools: Pomona College, Stanford University, University of California (any branch), University of Southern California or Whittier College. Award: $1,260; Deadline: March 31

Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships

Contact: Felix Castro, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles CA 90045, (310) 670-7664, (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238 Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an exceptional high school career.  Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a SAT score of at least 1100.  For an application send a self-addressed stamped business size envelope to: Youth Opportunities Foundation.  Applicants must be California residents planning to attend college. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 31

Nashville Association of Black Journalists Minority Scholarship 

Contact: David Hefner, The Tennessean, 1100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 259-8000, www.tennessean.com; Eligibility: Open to minority students enrolled in college, majoring in the areas of Reporting, Writing, Media Sales, Graphic Arts, and Public Relations.  Applicants must submit a cover letter, list of honors, extracurricular activities, awards and recommendations from a professor or employer.

Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 31    

Lagrant Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Lagrant Foundation, 555 Flower Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680

www.lagrantfoundation.org;  Eligibility: 10 scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships are available for high school seniors and under graduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31

Fund for American Studies 

Contact: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 

(800)-741-6964, Fax: (202) 986-0390, www.tfas.org/, e-mail: info@tfas.org; Eligibility: Undergraduate, preference is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism.  Annual 8-week summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue series, site briefings and career days. Write for details. Award: varies; Deadline:  March 31

Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The

Contact:  Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277 ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net  Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident enrolled in a L.A. County university or college.
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 31 It may vary please contact Radio/TV News Director Association Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Eligibility: This open to undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of school.  Part of the application process includes sending a videotape and a letter.  Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above for more information. Award: Varies
Deadline: March

Health Professionals Scholarship Program 

Contact: VA Regional Office  PO Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888; 800-827-1000 www.va.gov/

Eligibility: Nursing, nurse anesthesia, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant training & respiratory therapy.  Must be in their third or fourth year of study.  Award: Tuition fees, book allowance and stipend paid. Deadline: Applications available in March

Summer Programs in Biomedical Research 

Contact:  Levon Parleer Building 31; Room 8A - 19  Bethseda, MD  20892 (301) 496-5332

www.ninds.nih.gov/eeo/summer.htm; 
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who wish to do a summer internship and acquire valuable hands on research training and experience in biomedical research or academic medicine.  U.S. citizen or resident.  Must have a 3.0 GPA. Award: Contact for details 
Deadline: March 

American Society of Civil Engineers 

Contact:  Ping Wei, Scholarship Office, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY  10017-2398, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org 

Eligibility:  Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship requires undergraduate freshmen or juniors pursuing a degree in engineering. Amount: $2,000; Deadline: March

The Beca Foundation General Scholarship Fund

Contact: Ana Garcia, Office Manager, 830 E Grand Ave # B, Escondido, CA  92025, (760) 741-8246  

Eligibility: Hispanic descent living or going to school in San Diego at time of application, must be a San Diego county student; General Program: High school senior entering 2 – 4 year university. Medical Program: student pursuing a degree in a medical related field. Award: $500-$1,000; Deadline: Must be mailed in March

Community College Transfer Program of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Attn: Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104, Tel:  (877) HSF-INFO, ext. 33, Fax: (415) 445-9942, e-mail: cctransfer@hsf.net, www.hsf.net; 
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of at least half Hispanic background who are currently enrolled in community college and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree program.  Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Award: $1,000-$5,000; Deadline: March 

Falu Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Falu Foundation, c/o Universal Business and Media School, 220 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029 (212) 360-1210,
Fax: (212) 360-1231, e-mail: cyberinfo@ubms.edu,
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/2000/finaid06.asp ; 
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing a career in technology.  High school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students may apply. Candidates must be dependents of parents/guardians who died or were permanently disabled during the September 11th tragedies
Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 

Brown Foundation College Scholarships

Contact: Brown Foundation for  Education Equity, Excellence and Research, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604

Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate in their junior year attending an institution of higher learning with an accredited program in education with at least a 3.0 GPA.  The student must be accepted into a teacher education program and enrolled at least half-time.  Please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more information. Award: $500 per year (for junior and senior years); Deadline: March

Southern California Edison Award

Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022

(323) 721-1655, e-mail: telacu@.com www.telacu.com;  Eligibility: Open to Latino/a high school seniors focusing in teacher education. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March/April

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Contact:  Rhonda Boozer (Must submit a written request for an application.), Attn: Director, Youth and College Division Wilkins (Roy) Scholarship, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD  21215, (410) 580-5760, Fax: (410) 764-7357 www.naacp.org/programs/youth-college/ ;  Eligibility: Pursuing a college education and be under age 25 with a 2.5 minimum GPA. A letter of recommendation from a NAACP official is required. Award: $1,000 - $5,000; Deadline: March

Henry & Chiyo Kuwahara Memorial Scholarships 

Contact:  Akiko Schelske, Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115  (415) 921-5225 Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descents who are United States resident.
Award: Varies (Contact for more information);
Deadline: March-April (Contact for details)

Rudy Acuna Scholarship Fund, California State University, Northridge

Contact:  18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge CA 91330-8252, (818) 677-4784, www.csun.edu,  Eligibility: Contact for details.  Award: 6 Scholarships Ranging from $500-$1,200; Deadline: March/April

Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association

Contact: California State University, Fullerton Mr. Fuentes, Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), P.O. Box 4150, Fullerton, CA 92834-6830, Fax: (714) 278-7090

www.fullerton.edu;  Eligibility: Applicants must be an incoming freshman or full-time CSUF Latino undergraduate student with a 2.5 GPA. Student must show active involvement in the community or in a campus organization.  Must reside or have resided in the city of Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Bell Gardens, or Monterey Park.
Award: Up to $1,000; Deadline: March 10

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

AT&T Engineering Scholarship Program
Contact:  AT&T Bell Laboratories, University Relations, 600 Mountain Ave., Room 3D 304, Murray Hill, NJ 07974
www.lucent.com/contact   (908) 949-2940

Eligibility:  College seniors pursuing a PhD degree in science discipline may apply for the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program.

Award:  Provides living stipend of $13,200 and covers tuition
Deadline: Contact for details 

Cooperative Research Fellowship
Contact: AT&T Bell Labs, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 www.lucent.com

Eligibility: Women and minority college seniors applying to graduate school pursuing disciplines found on scholarship website.

Award: Full tuition + $18,250 in stipends and allotments
Deadline: Contact for details

Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Contact: S.A. Stone, Program Director, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1025, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 623-1234 ext. 16, www.coro.org,
e-mail: crodriguez@coro.org
Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, postgraduate experience is desirable.  The program is a full time, graduate level program in public affairs that offers hands on training in setting the public agenda, experiential learning and making creative and ethical decisions.
Award: Contact for details
Deadline: Contact for details


Work Study Program

Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenlining Institute, 785 Market St., Third Floor, San Francisco CA 90003, (415) 284-7200, www.greenlining.org

Eligibility: Open to minorities in Social Welfare, Public Policy, and Urban Planning

Focus: Public Interest
Award: Contact for details
Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)


FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

John C. Santistevan Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Santistevan Art, P.O. Box 9302, Glendale, California 91226, (800) 666-4763, www.santistevanart.org/johncs.htm, e-mail: santistevan@santistevanart.org

Eligibility: Minority high school students accepted in a four-year college, majoring in visual arts.

Award: Contact for details
Deadline: Contact for details