Re: upcoming visit of
Dr. Anette Birck (Tuesday, Nov. 17) from the Danish Institute for Study
Abroad (DIS); a longtime UW provider of study abroad programs in Copenhagen,
Denmark.  All DIS courses are taught in English (with the exception of those
courses designed to teach Danish)  and cover a wide variety of disciplines
(58 fields of study):  http://www.dis.dk/Academic1/full.php   


 
Cameron Frisch (Mr.)
 
Assistant Director
 
International Programs & Exchanges
 
University of Washington
 
1410 NE Campus Parkway
 
459 Schmitz Hall, Box 355815

cfrisch@u.washington.edu

This week's several workshops and information
sessions offered by the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.:

  *  Monday, Nov. 16, 12:30-1:20, MGH 120 - Group advising session discussing
     gap year opportunities like the Carnegie Jr. Fellows Program, Luce
     Scholars Program, Fulbright, Samuel Huntington Public Service Award,
     etc.

  *  Tuesday, Nov. 17, 12:30-1:20, MGH 120 - Beinecke Scholarship information
     session

  *  Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5pm - Campus application deadline for the Carnegie Jr.
     Fellows Program

  *  Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2:30-3:30, MGH 120 - Boren Scholarship information
     session

In addition, applications are now available for the new Freeman Indonesia
Nonprofit Internship Program, funded by the Freeman Foundation. This program
aims to develop student leaders and strengthen the nonprofit sector in
Indonesia. The Institute of International Education (IIE) will select and
pair 10 Indonesian students pursuing U.S. degrees with 10 U.S. sophomores &
juniors and arrange internships for them to work together in an Indonesian
nonprofit organization. In addition to the practical internship experience,
U.S. participants will be enrolled in an Indonesian language and culture
course. Indonesian participants will complete an online course introducing
them to NGOs, their purpose and their administration. As part of the 9-week
experience, from June 15 to August 17, 2010, the Freeman Interns will
participate in a three-day orientation and a final capstone seminar in
Jakarta, organized by IIE?s partner organization, the Indonesian International
Education Foundation (IIEF). Internships and coursework will be arranged by
IIEF in three cities: Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta. All program-related
costs will be covered. Upon returning to the U.S., students will be expected
to share their experiences with peers on their home campuses and to explore
ways to incorporate what they learned over the summer into their academic
and professional careers.
 
Applicants may be in any academic field. Internships may be available in,
but are not limited to, the following fields: Arts, Economic Development,
Education, Environmental Protection, Public Health, Others.
 
Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:

  *  be a U.S. citizen or Indonesian citizen (US permanent residents are not
     eligible)

  *  be currently enrolled as a full-time sophomore or junior pursuing their
     first bachelor's degree at a U.S. college or university

  *  be in good academic standing in their undergraduate university or
     college program

More information and the online application are available at 
http://www.iie.org/programs/finip. The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2010.
 

 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/
 

For juniors with financial need who are  interested in going to graduate school in arts, humanities or social science fields. The Beinecke Scholarship provides $34,000 to juniors with exceptional academic achievement, who are US citizens, or US nationals from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and have documented financial need.

 
The UW is able to nominate one student per year to compete for this national
award. To be considered for the campus nomination, students should complete
a campus application, which will be available shortly from our websiteat http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke

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Are you a junior interested in pursuing graduate study in the arts,
humanities, or social sciences? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the
Beinecke Scholarship (http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/).
This scholarship provides $34,000 for graduate study to juniors of
exceptional ability and achievement. The UW is allowed to nominate one
student per year to compete for this national award.
 
 
 
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:
 
  *  Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic
     achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career.
  *  Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2009-2010
     academic year.  "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time
     undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree
     between December 2010 and August 2011.
  *  Plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or
     social sciences.  Students in the social sciences who plan to pursue
     graduate study in neuroscience should not apply for a Beinecke
     Scholarship.
  *  Be a United States citizen or a United States national from American
     Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  *  Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during
     his or her undergraduate years. Primary evidence of meeting this
     criterion is a student's history of receiving need-based institutional,
     state or federal grants-in-aid. An institutional financial aid officer
     will be required to complete a Financial Data Sheet certifying that the
     student meets this criterion. In the selection process, the amount of
     financial need will not be a major determining factor, nevertheless,
     preference is given to candidates for whom the awarding of a scholarship
     would significantly increase the likelihood of the student's being able
     to attend graduate school.
 
To learn more about this opportunity and the campus application process,
please attend a Beinecke Scholarship Information Session in 120 MGH:
 
  *  November 17, 2009 from 12:30pm to 1:20pm
  *  November 30, 2009 from 2:30pm to 3:20pm
 
Campus applications are due January 12, 2010. 
 
 
 
Additional information and application instructions for the Beinecke
Scholarship are available at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &
Awards website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke.
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

robinc@u.washington.edu

Deadline Nov. 5th

The Global Opportunities Scholarship provides funding for Husky Promise & Pell 
Grant eligible students to study abroad.   The Fritz Scholarship supports 
Social Sciences & Humanities majors to globalize their education.  Last 
academic year, we awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000-$5,000 to 150 UW 
undergraduates, many of whom had never traveled internationally before.
 
http://www.goglobal.washington.edu/
 
Students can apply directly through the website listed above.
The DEADLINE for winter & spring quarter programs is November 5, 2009.
 
Global Opportunities Advisers are also available to answer questions and 
provide support with the application process.  Please contact us for individual 
support and refer students to our regular drop-in hours at the IP&E office.
 
GO! ADVISERS weekly drop-in hours:
WEDNESDAYS 10-1pm
IP&E office, Schmitz Hall 4th Floor
 
This program is a partnership between:
Center for Experiential Learning
International Programs & Exchanges
Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
 
Amy HyunAh Pak
amypak@uw.edu
Eric Baldwin
ericdean@u.washington.edu
Catherine Rizos
crizos@u.washington.edu
 
 
 
-- 
Catherine Rizos
Global Opportunities Adviser
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
206.543.4170
crizos@u.washington.edu

Pride Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2010-11 school year. We anticipate awarding $300,000 in scholarships during this cycle. Along with our scholarship partner, the Greater Seattle Business Association, we offer 50 different scholarships, but have only one application to complete.

New this year is our online application. Gone are the days of paper, as now students can create an account at PrideFoundationScholar.org and complete their application completely online. This makes the application more accessible and also decreases our administrative costs. You can also find out who qualifies for a Pride Foundation scholarship here and read about our past scholars here. Remember, applications (including letters of recommendation) are due on January 31, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Don’t wait… start today!



Anthony Papini
Director of Scholarship Programs
Pride Foundation
(206) 323-3318 X110 or (800) 735-7287
Fax: (206) 323-1017
1122 East Pike St., PMB 1001, Seattle, WA 98122
www.pridefoundation.org

Get involved and stay up to date - join us on Facebook and Twitter.

 

-- 

jennifer self, ph.c.

q center coordinator

university of washington

www.qcenter.washington.edu

The Morris K Udall Scholarship:
Seeking future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields,
including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and
renewal, business, health, justice, and economics.
 
Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, November 3, 11:45 p.m.
 
Application Available: The scholarship application form can be found in the
UW Catalyst Program at the following URL:
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/83784
 
 
Applicants will also complete the following information for the University
of Washington campus nomination application process and upload them into the
drop box labeling each using your first name, last name, item name:
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/collectit/dropbox/scholarq/6743 .
 
  1. Curriculum Vitae (cv) or Activities Resume -- Please include work that
     span high school into college activities with particular attention to
     environmental/conservation activities a) awards, scholarships,
     publications and/or special recognitions received; b)student government,
     sports, publications, research, school-sponsored community service
     programs, Student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.; c) public
     service  and community activities i.e. advocacy activities, work with
     religious organizations, environmental conservation; d) employment; and
     e) government activities i.e. internships, partisan political
     activities, ROTC/military, municipal boards & commissions; and f)
     travel, presentations, hobbies, etc.
  2. Environmental Essay -- discuss a significant public speech, legislative
     act, or public policy statement by Congressman Morris K. Udall and its
     impact on your field of study, interests, and career goals -- 800  words
     or less.  Information can be found
     at http://www.udall.gov/AboutMKUdall/AboutMKUdall.aspx
  3. Transcript -- an unofficial copy of the UW transcript.  Please use the
     print-friendly .pdf version in MYUW,
  4. Recommenders -- a list of three to five current or recent faculty
     members who would write letters of recommendation discussing your
     potential in the your field of study and intellectual abilities; and
     another individual who can attest to the nominee?s capabilities and
     commitment to conservation/environmental issues.
Morris K. Udall Scholarships award students actively involved in
Environmental and/or Native American Health or Governance in their
communities and on the UW campus.  Eligible students can receive up to
$5,000 for the Udall.  The Udall Scholarship has a strong emphasis on the
importance of leadership and commitment to public service.
 
Applicants for the Udall Scholarship must meet the following:
    *  Must be a sophomore or junior at time of application.
    *  Have a college GPA of a ?B? or the equivalent.
    *  Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    *  In the case of scholarships in the areas of tribal policy and health
care, nominees must be Native American or Alaska Native.
 
For more information, please see the Udallwebsite:  http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.as
px  or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage:https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/morrisunde
rgraduate
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mona Pitre-Collins
[mpitre@uw.edu]
 
 
Mona Pitre-Collins | Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &
Awards
Center for Experiential Learning | 120 Mary Gates Hall | Box 352803
University of Washington | Seattle | WA 98195 | 206-221-6059 | Fax
206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

The Harry S. Truman Foundation:
Recognizing outstanding leadership potential, academic achievement, and the
desire to pursue a career in public service.
 
Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, November 3, 11:45.m.
 
Application Available:  The scholarship application form is contained in the
UW Catalyst Program at the following URL:
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/83616  
 
Applicants will also complete the following information for the University
of Washington campus nomination application process and upload them into the
drop box labeling each using your first name, last name, item name:
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/collectit/dropbox/scholarq/6689
  1. Curriculum Vitae (cv) or Activities Resume -- Please include work that
     span high school into college activities a) awards, scholarships,
     publications and/or special recognitions received; b)student government,
     sports, publications, research, school-sponsored community service
     programs, Student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.; c) public
     service  and community activities i.e. advocacy activities, work with
     religious organizations, environmental conservation; d) employment; and
     e) government activities i.e. internships, partisan political
     activities, ROTC/military, municipal boards & commissions; and f)
     travel, presentations, hobbies, etc.
  2. Public Policy Statement -- an outline of your public policy statement
     that covers the a) problem statement; b) proposed solution; and c) major
     obstacles/implementation challenges,
  3. Transcript -- an unofficial copy of the UW transcript.  Please use the
     print-friendly .pdf version in MYUW,
  4. Recommenders -- a list of three to five individuals who would speak to
     your a) leadership potential and abilities; b) commitment to a career in
     public service; and c) intellect and prospects for continuing academic
     success.  The writer for 'c' must be someone who has taught you.
The Harry S. Truman offer a great opportunity to students actively involved
on their campus and in their communities to receive awards up to $30,000. 
The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors with one year left of
undergraduate work to complete beginning fall 2010 who wish to pursue
graduate school in preparation for work in government and public service.  
 
The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is:
    *  to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership
potential who are committed to careers in government, the non-profit or
advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and
    *  to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership
training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a
difference through public service.
 
Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:
    *  Attend an accredited college or university.
    *  Be nominated by a Truman Faculty Representative.
    *  Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
    *  Be in the upper quarter of their junior class.
 
For more information, please see the Truman
websites: http://www.truman.gov/  or the Office of Merit Scholarships,
Fellowships and Awards webpage:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/truman
 
However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mona
Pitre-Collins (mpitre@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships,
Fellowship & Awards. 
 

 
Mona Pitre-Collins | Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &
Awards
Center for Experiential Learning | 120 Mary Gates Hall | Box 352803
University of Washington | Seattle | WA 98195 | 206-221-6059 | Fax
206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

Monday, Oct. 19, 12:30-1:20, MGH 120: This session is geared toward students
interested in study abroad scholarships with a focus on critical languages,
including the Critical Language Scholarship for Intensive Summer Institutes
(CLS), Boren Scholarships, Fulbright, Gilman, and others. While the
Fulbright and Gilman scholarships aren't specific to language study, both
offer additional funding for the study of critical need languages. Several
current UW students who participated in CLS during summer 2009 will be
on-hand to share their experiences in Jordan, China and India.
 
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2:30-3:20, MGH 120: This session will be geared more
specifically toward the CLS and Boren scholarships, featuring alums of both
programs discussing their experiences in Jordan, China and Brazil.
 
Another similar session will be offered as part of the Study Abroad Fair on
Wednesday, and will include graduate opportunities as well: Scholarships for
World Language Study, 12:30-1:30 in MGH 211.
 
As always, many thanks for your efforts in spreading the word to students,
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

This Autumn quarter will be the only chance for students to apply for a Mary
Gates scholarship. 

INFORMATION SESSIONS THIS WEEK! 
 
 
                      Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships
 
Wednesday, October 14, 1:30-2:30, 258 Mary Gates Hall
 
Thursday, October 15, 3:30-4:30, 211 Mary Gates Hall
 
  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Monday, November 2, 5pm
 
 
                       Mary Gates Research Scholarships
 
Wednesday, October 14, 2:30-3:30, 258 Mary Gates Hall
 
Thursday, October 15, 4:30-5:30, 211 Mary Gates Hall
 
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 6, 5pm 
 
 
Learn more about eligibility & applying:  http://exp.washington.edu/mge
 
Questions & appointments:  mgates@uw.edu
 

Jodene Davis
Mary Gates Endowment
Center for Experiential Learning (EXP)
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of Washington
120 MGH | 616-3925 | mgates@u.washington.edu | exp.washington.edu/mge

jodene@u.washington.edu

The James Alan Cox Foundation is looking for more applicants for their
video scholarship, ASAP. See story here:
http://nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2009/10/cox.html
 
To apply, go here: http://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/
 
Deadline is October 15!
 
The scholarship is $2k to college students or gear to high school
students.
 
Jim Cox was a television photojournalist killed in a Phoenix chopper
crash.
 
Chuck Fadely
 fadely@gate.net

This comes from the ACES Education Fund, an affiliate of the American Copy Editors Society
  

  Deadline Nov. 15

  Juniors, seniors and grad students interested in careers in copy editing.

  Students graduating in 2009 and who have or will have full-time copy editing 
  jobs or internships are also eligible.

  Among the criteria used by judges are commitment to copy editing as a career, 
  work experience in copy editing and abilities in copy editing, as 
  demonstrated by examples and recommendations.

  The big prize: the $2,500 Aubespin scholarship, named for Merv Aubespin, a 
  longtime journalist, a former president of the National Association of Black 
  Journalists and the ?godfather? of ACES.

  At least four other candidates get $1,000 each. All the winners will be 
  granted free registration for the ACES national conference in April 2010 in 
  Philadelphia.

  Full details 
  http://www.facebook.com/l/b89db;www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm or
  http://www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm
  
  Questions? Contact ACES Education Fund secretary Kathy Schenck, 
  kschenck@journalsentinel.com.

scholarships & internships

Humane Studies Fellowships     
Scholarships up to $12,000 to students interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary for a free society through their academic work. Find out more.

About IHS
The Institute for Humane Studies advances a freer society by discovering and facilitating the development of talented, productive students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty.

Humane Studies Fellowships 
Scholarships of up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad.

Film & Fiction Scholarships 
Apply for scholarships up to $10,000 to support the study of filmmaking or creative writing.

Summer Graduate Research Fellowships 
Want to dedicate your summer to research, without going hungry? Graduate research fellowships come with a $3,000 stipend and an opportunity to present your work at two academic seminars.

Hayek Fund for Scholars 
Graduate students and young faculty - get up to $1,000 to attend a professional conference, attend an academic job interview, conduct research, or participate in a career development seminar.


Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program
Advance your career while advancing liberty! Participate in an intensive public policy internship at a DC or state-based organization through the Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program. Participants receive a stipend, workshops, furnished housing, and travel reimbursement. 


Journalism Internship Program
Paid print, broadcast, and investigative journalism placements at daily newspapers, major media outlets, and state policy think tanks across the country. Open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates. 

Production Internship Program 
Want to fly to LA and work on a feature film? Dig into a freedom-oriented, social issue documentary? Write side-by-side with a working Hollywood screenwriter or assist in the production of an upcoming television comedy? Apply for a paid production internship! 

See: http://www.theihs.org

Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism provides
internships, training, an intense one-week college course in multimedia
skills and financial assistance to college students from multicultural
backgrounds who are pursuing careers in journalism. Internships are offered
in spring and summer.  Applications are shared with participating news
organizations from across the country for 10- to 12-week paid internships. 
Editors select whom they would like to host in their newsrooms.  

For more information and applications, go to www.diversityinstitute.org or contact
Karen Catone at kcatone@freedomforum.org or (202) 292-6271. 

Deadline to apply:  Oct. 15, 2009.

Sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.

Merage Foundation for the American Dream Fellowship
Campus Application Deadline: Oct. 13, 2009
Information Sessions:
•	1:30 – 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall
•	1:30 – 2:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall

Applicants must be immigrants to the United States. They must either have become a citizen since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become a United States citizen. University nominees must be seniors graduating by June 2010.  Nominees must illustrate 1) a solid academic record indicated by a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, 2) a clear track record of leadership, 3) a commitment to hard work and excellence, 4) creativity and initiative, and 5) consistent ethical behavior. 

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Campus Application Deadline: Nov. 3, 2009
Information Sessions:
•	3:30 – 4:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall
•	11:00 – 11:50 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall

The Goldwater Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students with demonstrated potential for and commitment to careers in mathematics, the national sciences, or engineering.  The one and two year scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

Department of Defense SMART Scholarship
Information Sessions:
•	3:30-4:30 or 5:00-6:00, Friday, October 9, 2009, MGH 258

SMART is a nationwide, competitive scholarship-for-service program designed to provide students in the sciences, Technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines with the opportunity to pursue their degrees free of cost while simultaneously guaranteeing themselves gainful civilian RD&E positions with the United States Department of Defense following graduation. Funding is available for students at all university levels, from associate’s degrees to PhDs, and can be provided for as little as one academic term or as much as five academic years.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship and Morris K Udall Scholarship
Campus Application Deadline: Nov. 3, 2009
Information Sessions:
•	3:00 – 3:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall
•	1:30 – 2:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall
•	4:00 – 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall

The Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarships look to support students currently actively engaged in leadership activities on campuses and/or in their communities.  

The Truman Scholarship awards students who are juniors or seniors with one year of undergraduate work left to complete beginning the fall of 2010.  The scholarship is awarded to students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service.  Annually 75-85 awards are made nationwide. 

The Udall Scholarship awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $5000.  Selected students must have strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment; or a strong commitment to health care or tribal public policy and potential for significant future contribution in his or her chosen field.  The Foundation will award approximately 75 scholarships plus 50 honorable mentions.  

Boren Scholarships & Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes (CLS)
Boren Campus Application Deadline: Thursday, January 14, 2010
•	2:30 – 3:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall 
•	3:30 – 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall
•	2:30 – 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall (Boren scholarship only)
•	3:30 – 4: 20p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall (Boren scholarship only)

Boren awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. The scholarship provides up to $20,000 for a full academic year, $10,000 per semester or $8,000 for summer. All proposed programs must include formal study of an appropriate foreign language.

The CLS Program provides fully-funded seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, Urdu.

Beinecke Scholarship
Campus Application Deadline: January 12, 2010
Information Sessions:
•	1:30 – 2:20 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall
•	2:30 – 3:20 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, 120 Mary Gates Hall

Through the Beinecke Scholarship Program, 20 to 22 college juniors of exceptional ability and achievement will be chosen this year to receive up to $34,000 for the first two years of graduate school. The UW is able to nominate one student per year for this award. Applicants will be considered for superior strength of character, intellectual ability, and sense of purpose. They must give evidence of creativity and leadership, and are expected to have well-formulated, although not necessarily immutable, ideas about the direction of future studies and subsequent careers. There should be evidence that a nominee's financial circumstances warrant assistance and that a Beinecke Scholarship will encourage pursuit of a program of graduate education most likely to fulfill the individual's potential.
 

SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPS

Freshman Scholarship 101 – Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships
•	4:00-4:50, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, MGH 224
•	1:30-2:20, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, MGH 120
•	2:30-3:20, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, MGH 120

Specifically designed for freshmen or first-quarter sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship 201, Continuing Students – The Search for Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
•	1:30-2:20, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, MGH 120
•	12:30-1:20, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, MGH 120
•	3:30-4:20, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, MGH 120

This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.

Personal Statement Workshops
•	1:00-2:30, Wednesday, October 21, 2009, MGH 191A
•	3:00-4:30, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, MGH 191A

The Personal Statement is an important part of all applications for scholarships, internships, or graduate/professional programs.  This type of writing requires you to outline your strengths confidently and concisely, which can be challenging. These Personal Statement Workshops will provide you with essential information to begin writing about your interests, eligibility, and suitability. Please register for this workshop at: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/71650

Curriculum Vitae or Scholarship/Fellowship Resume Workshop
•	1:00-2:30pm, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, MGH 191A
•	2:00-3:30pm, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, MGH 191A
•	3:00-4:30pm, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, MGH 191A
•	1:00-2:30pm, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, MGH 191A 

Develop your undergraduate CV/Resume for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities and graduate school applications. Students interested in the workshop should bring a working draft, such as an existing resume, a list of activities, honors, awards, and prizes, received no longer than 5 years ago, academic and research activities, community service involvement, work history, and activities outside of the academic environment. Please register for this session at: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/64935 

Scholarship Brown Bag Group Advising Sessions, Mondays 12:30-1:20pm, MGH 120
•	Oct. 5 – Scholarship 101
•	Oct. 12 – STEM scholarships
•	Oct. 19 – Study Abroad/Language scholarships
•	Oct. 26 – Environmental/Service/Leadership scholarships 
•	Nov. 2 – Teaching scholarships
•	Nov. 9 – Graduate School scholarships/UK
•	Nov. 16 – Gap year opportunities
•	Nov. 23 – Public Policy & International Affairs scholarships

Brown Bag Group Advising discussions allow students to informally chat about scholarships and the application process with OMSFA staff and in some cases, scholarship recipients. Weekly meetings are guided by specific themes. Bring your lunch!

Robin Chang 
robinc@u.washington.edu

CRITERIA:

Full time student, minority

Entering junior or senior year

Requires financial need

Complete an essay of at least 500 words on some aspect of Flip Wilson's 
work and impact on television or comedy.
 
Deadline October 2
Decision October 12
Announce to recipient October 13

Submit essays to the Advising Office (118); include a cover letter.

Luce Scholars Program information session Thursday, Sept. 17, 3:30pm, Sieg 134 

Luce Scholars Program information session  this Thursday,
Sept. 17 at 3:30pm in Sieg 134. 

The Luce Scholars Program provides a
fully-funded year-long internship experience in Asia and is open to
graduating seniors, recent alums, graduate and professional students in any
field except Asian Studies (this program is intended for young leaders who
have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an
opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia).
 

To be eligible, students must be American citizens who, by September 1 of
the year they enter the program, will have received at least a bachelor's
degree and will not have reached their 30th birthday. Applicants should have
a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly
defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional
accomplishment. Those who already have significant experience in Asia or
Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program.
 

Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

LIN TV’s Minority Scholar Program awards two-year scholarships to ambitious students who are pursuing a wide spectrum of goals in or relating to broadcast television and digital media, ranging from producing and engineering to broadcast journalism, community affairs and sales. Students are selected to receive the Minority Scholarship because of their academic achievement, their passion for broadcasting and their desire to contribute to the overall advancement of the industry. 

For complete info & a link to the application, see: 
http://www.lintv.com/contact/careers.html  (scroll to the bottom of the page)

LIN TV Corp.
Four Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906

 
The application for the Gilman scholarship for undergraduate students
beginning a study abroad program between December 15th and April 15th is now
available athttp://www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs7/Gilman_Awards/Home8/Hom
e.htm.  According to the site, they are also accepting early applications
for STEM students studying abroad during the summer.  Eligibility is as
follows:
 
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is open to all U.S.
citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria
listed below:
 
  *  The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof
     that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or
     during the term of his/her study abroad.
  *  The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad
     program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of
     higher education in the U.S.
  *  The applicant is studying abroad for at least 28 days in one country.
     Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will
     be studying in one country for at least 28 consecutive days.
  *  The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country
     on the State Department's current Travel Warning list.  
 
         The Gilman Scholarship Program is piloting a special summer
         award cycle for students participating in summer 2010 study
         abroad programs.  To be eligible applicants must meet all of
         the criteria listed above and must be majoring in a Science,
         Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field.  This pilot
         cycle for summer 2010 is only open to students in the STEM
         fields who meet the criteria listed above.
 
                   Selection Criteria & Program Preferences
 
Program Purpose: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
aims to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting
undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial
constraints.
 
The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support a diverse range of students
who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but
not limited to:
 
  *  Students with high financial need
  *  Students interested in studying in diverse countries, especially those
     outside of Western Europe and Australia
  *  Students attending community colleges
  *  Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
  *  Students from diverse range of institutions including two-year,
     four-year, public, private, minority-serving, etc.
  *  Students with disabilities
  
Eric D. Baldwin
International Programs & Exchanges
Office of Global Affairs
University of Washington
459 Schmitz Hall, Box 355815
Seattle, WA. 98195-5815, USA
Tel: +1.206.221.4404 Fax: +1.206.685.3511
 
 ericdean@uw.edu
 

The Mary Gates Endowment funds hundreds of University of Washington undergraduate students every year through Research, Leadership, Venture and Honors scholarships. These scholarships support students to engage in activities that enhance their undergraduate experience, encouraging student learning both in and outside the classroom.


There will be only one opportunity for students to apply this year.  The
deadlines are in autumn quarter so students must start preparing their
applications when they return to school in order to submit strong
applications for very competitive processes.  With reduced funding available
we expect that competition for Leadership Scholarships and Research
Scholarships will be extremely high.  Both types of scholarships are
two-quarter awards totaling $4,000 and paid out quarterly beginning winter
or spring quarter. 
 
Questions?  Advising?  contact:
Jodene Davis
 
Mary Gates Endowment for Students
Center for Experiential Learning (EXP)
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of Washington
120 MGH | 616-3925 

jodene@u.washington.edu

http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/

RE: a new scholarship open to undergraduate
juniors and seniors providing full tuition for 1 year. The deadline is
August 31, 2009, so it is one of the few scholarships still available to
fund the 09-10 academic year.
 
Please send the following details to students who may be interested in
applying. For questions, please contact Courtney Acitelli at 206.685.2088 or
acitelli@u.washington.edu.
 
Remo S. and Sheila A. Galvagno Scholarship

Who: This scholarship is available to
  *  Undergraduate junior or seniors, including transfer students, but not
     current degree holders,
  *  Who will attend the University of Washington as a full-time student in
     Fall Quarter of 2009,
  *  Who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and
  *  Have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to
     determine level of financial need.
 
Students are selected on the basis of their personal statement, scholastic
achievement, leadership activities, community service and financial need.
The award is designed to support students who have balanced academic
achievement and leadership with a strong work ethic.
 
What: One full-tuition scholarship per academic year. Awards are not
automatically renewed for the subsequent year, although students are welcome to reapply.

How: The Galvagno family and Air Van present this scholarship opportunity in
partnership with the UW Alumni Association.
 
When: Application deadline is August 31, 2009.
Information is available on the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships &
Awards website at
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/galvagno.
The application form and instructions are at:
http://www.washington.edu/alumni/students/scholarships/2009galvagno_scholarship.pdf.

 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Presidential and Boeing Scholarship: 
The Stipend will range from $3,500-$4,500 for both Presidential and Boeing
Scholarship for 2009-2010 Academic Year.
 
For printer friendly application online via PDF, please go to:
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/
 
For further information related to Presidential Scholarship please go to:
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/presschol.htm
 
For further description of the Boeing Scholarship please go to:
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/boeing.htm
 
To look at the profiles of past & present Presidential and Boeing Scholars
please go to:
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/Presidential%20and%20Boeing.htm
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/Presidential%20and%20Boeing%202007-2008.htm

deadline of next Friday, May 8

Details and links are below and attached. The eligibility requirements are:
  *  King County resident
  *  Demonstrate financial need
  *  Show community involvement
  *  Academic achievement demonstrated by a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (high
     school or college, as applicable)
  *  Study at an accredited public community college, four year
     college/university, or trade/vocational school in Washington State
Interested students should please visit
www.seattlefoundation.org/tsfscholarship for further information.
 
Please see attachment.

Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

-------------------

The Seattle Foundation Scholarship
? Up to $2,500 (renewable)?
The purpose of The Seattle Foundation Scholarship is to assist low-income King County
students in pursuing and completing degrees of higher education.
All types of students have the opportunity to receive this scholarship. “Non-traditional” students
as well as traditional college students and High School Seniors are encouraged to apply.
Award Details
?? One half of the total funds available will be awarded to students attending community
colleges or vocational schools and one half will be awarded to university students
?? 4 year college/university (undergraduates) - $2,500 renewable for up to 4 years totaling
$10,000
?? Community College/Vocational - $1,500 renewable for up to 2 years totaling $3,000.
?? Multiple awards will be made
Eligibility Criteria
?? King County resident
?? Demonstrate financial need
?? Show community involvement
?? Academic achievement demonstrated by a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA (high school or
college, as applicable)
?? Study at an accredited public community college, four year college/university, or
trade/vocational school in Washington State
Timeline
?? Deadline - Must be received by 5:00 p.m. on FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009.
?? Notifications will go out after Friday, May 15, 2009.
?? Scholarship Celebration will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2009 (attendance optional).
Required Attachments (Please do not use staples and submit all of the information in one packet)
?? Official transcript(s) — high school and/or college, as applicable
?? Two letters of reference/recommendation (do not submit letters from relatives)
?? Essay—Please write a short (500 maximum) essay describing how your community
involvement and/or educational and career path has helped to build your community.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Please mail or hand deliver your submittal to:
The Seattle Foundation Scholarship
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98101-3151
www.seattlefoundation.org/tsfscholarships

 We have moved the deadline for application packets from April 30th
to May 31st. Please not only encourage your students to apply but let them
know they have a little bit more time to get their packets in. This is a
great opportunity for students studying in the
broadcast/marketing/journalism field to get help in furthering their
education.
 
 
 
All of the information regarding the scholarship including how to apply and
the qualifications is on our website www.fsci.com. Anita Bozanich can be
contacted to answer questions as well at abozanich@fsci.com.

 
The Washington News Council has extended the application deadline for our
$2,000 Dick Larsen Scholarship to May 1, 2009.
 
 
 
If you know any current undergraduates who would be interested and eligible,
please let them know and encourage them to apply. 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE that students at both 2-year and 4-year colleges, public or
private, in Washington state are eligible this year.
 
 
Details and application forms are on the WNC's website:
www.wanewscouncil.org. Questions? Call our office at 206.262.9793.
 
 
 
John Hamer & Kathy Schrier
 
Washington News Council
 
 

Sea Mar Farm Worker Scholarship
Award:  $1,000.00
Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2009
 
The Scholarship is awarded to student who are of migrant or seasonal farm
worker background.
Scholarship funds will support tuition, food, housing and other related
academic opportunities.
 
Application is available:  http://www.seamar.org
 
 

Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

 

Overview of the Zesbaugh Scholarship

 

Scholarship Intent=

The Zesbaugh Scholars= hip Fund is intended to support selected undergraduate students ($1,500 per quarter = for one and possibly two years) who

 

1)     are interested in pursuing public school teachin= g as a career, and

2)     are in need of financial assistance.<= /span>

 

In alignment with the University of Washington’s Diversity Compact and with the College of Education’s commitment to a) increasing access to education for all people, and b) supporting excellence through diversity, the Zesbaugh Scholarship Fund is also charged with supporting undergraduate students who=

3)     contribute to the wide range of diverse perspect= ives, skills, and experiences that our public schools need in their teaching staffs.  We are especially but not exclusively interested in applicati= ons from first-generation college students (neither parent or legal guardian ha= s a Bachelor’s degree) and applications from members of groups that are under-represented in the College of Education (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian, Hispanic/Latino).

 

Minimum Criteria

In order to be eligib= le for consideration, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:=

1)      =          Sincere int= erest in becoming a teacher

2)      =          UW Junior o= r senior status by fall quarter 2009

3)      =          Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Washington= or accepted as a transfer student to the University of Washington

4)      =          Cumulative = GPA of 2.75

5)      =          Demonstrabl= e financial need as shown by qualifying for Federal Student Aid or as explain= ed in a one-page statement of need

Preferred Criteria=

1)     Enrolled in College of Education ELS (Education, Learning, and Society) minor or ECFS (Early Childhood and Family Studies) major.

2)     Applicant or acceptance in University of Washing= ton, College of Education, Teacher Education Program (TEP).

 

Zesbaugh Scholar Responsibilities

Zesbaugh Scholars are expected to engage in activities that contribute to their understanding of education as a field of inquiry and/or leadership.  Scholars are expec= ted to contribute approximately 10 hours of effort each week toward this goal.  This time commitment includes quarterly enrollment and participation in a 1-credit Zesbaugh Scholar Seminar and participation in a research or service-learning opportunity (determined at the conclusion of t= he application process) which may include but is not limited to one of the following:

a. Research support to a faculty member in the College of Education=

b. Leadership to the Future Educators (FEDS) or Student Washington Education Association (SWEA) undergraduate student organizations

c. Leadership to an after-school tutoring program in a local school=

d. Leadership to a school-based service-learning project

e. Activities related to the ELS minor.

 

In addition to partic= ipating in the seminar and a research-or service-learning opportunity, all Zesbaugh Scholars present their research/leadership efforts at either the university-wide Undergraduate Research Symposium or the undergraduate Service-Learning-Leadership Spring Celebration (both occurring in the sprin= g quarter).

Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed prior to ultimate selection.

Cynthia del Rosario
Director of Graduate Minority Recruitment & Retention
University of Washington
College of Education & The Information School
Box 353600   MLR 207  /  MGH 330K   Seattle WA 98195  

206-543-9779   1-888-241-9610 (toll-free)

 
cyn@u.washington.edu

The Associated Press Sports Editors are sponsoring four $1,500 scholarship
for collegiate sports journalists.
 
  APSE, a national organization of sports editors, is awarding four
scholarships to help motivate talented students to pursue a career in
sports journalism. Collegiate sports journalists entering their sophomore,
junior or senior years are eligible for the scholarship which will awarded
based on the students' journalistic work, their academic record, financial
need, and geography. The scholarships will be awarded to students from four
different regions of the United States. The winners will be chosen by the
APSE scholarship committee, which is chaired by Joe Sullivan, sports editor
of the Boston Globe and includes editors from all sections of the United
States.
 
  Please have them include the following information in their letter of
application:
 
  - Personal: Name, address, age, phone number.
 
  - Academic: A copy of the student's collegiate grades.
 
  - Financial: A brief rundown of the student's financial situation, with
regards to how he/she plans to pay for tuition and copies of any pertinent
records including the copies of the FAFSA form EFC and family?s income tax
return.
 
  - Letters of recommendation: One or more from teachers/employers.
 
- Five examples of sports journalism (usually stories but could also be
sections the student has edited).
 
  - Finalists may be contacted for an interview .
 
  Mail information to:
 
  APSE Scholarship
  c/o Joe Sullivan, Sports Editor
  Boston Globe
  135 Morrissey Blvd.
  Boston, MA 02205-2845
 
Deadline for applications is June 1. For more information contact 
Joe Sullivan at the Boston Globe 617-929-2845, jtsullivan@globe.com
We'd like to tell you about this scholarship opportunity.

 
In 1989, the National Speakers Association (NSA) Foundation established a scholarship program to encourage and reward juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a burning desire to pursue professional speaking as a career.

In the past 17 years, over $270,000 in scholarships have been awarded to communications students and professors. In 2009, the NSA Foundation will award four $5,000 student scholarships. Click here to learn what last year's scholarship winners are doing.

Applications should be postmarked no later than June 1, 2009, for consideration. Applications received after this date will not be eligible for review.

NSA's Scholarship Committee will review all applications, and final selections will be made at the Annual Convention in mid-July. Recipients will be notified in August 2009. Immediately thereafter, NSA Scholarship recipients will receive a $2,500 check made out to them and their college and university. The second half will be dispersed in early January.

deadline to apply: June 1
 
 
http://www.nsafoundation.org/scholarships.aspx

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will offer several
workshops and information sessions for undergraduate students during spring
quarter. Please let your students know of these opportunities. A flier
regarding the personal statement workshops is also attached. Thank you!
 
National Scholarship Deadlines
 
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad:
    National deadline: April 7, 2009
    For fall quarter/semester or full-year study abroad programs beginning
between July 15 and October 15, 2009
 
UK Scholarships (Churchill, Gates-Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes):
    Campus application deadline: April 14, 2009
 
Scholarship Information Sessions
 
Fulbright Information Sessions:
    April 7, 3:30-5pm, Sieg 134
    April 22, 3:30-5pm, Sieg 134
    Register at http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305
    See below for related personal statement & research proposal writing
workshops.
 
Personal Statement & CV Writing Workshops
Attend any of these introductory sessions, and a follow-up session will be
scheduled for further feedback and editing. Please register for any of these
sessions at 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/71650.
 
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
For students getting started writing personal statements for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 2, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 3, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
    April 9, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 224
    April 10, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 191A
    April 16, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 17, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
CV Writing Workshops:
For students getting started developing their CV/resume for any scholarship,
fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 23, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 24, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for Fulbright or Rotary International
Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants:
    April 30, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 1, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for UK Scholarship applicants:
   May 7, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 8, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship
applicants (or other study abroad-related scholarships):
    May 14, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 15, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Fulbright Research Proposal Writing Workshops:
    May 28, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 29, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
For questions about these workshops or registration, please contact
scholarq@u.washington.edu.
 
Thank you,
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

 The Ronald E. McNair
Scholars Program prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through
involvement in research and scholarly activities (This includes minimum
$2,800 research stipend).  For more information please go to:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/about.htm
 
You will find the online application in printable PDF in:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/index.htm
 
In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following
eligibility criteria, set by the U.S. Department of Education. Because this
is a federally funded program, these are strict requirements.
 
To be eligible, you:
 
?         must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
 
?         must be a low-income student who is also a first-generation college
student (for detailed descriptions, click on the links); or
must be a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education
(African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, or
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)
 
?         must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program
at the UW1
 
?         must have completed 36 credits by the time of initial entry into the
program
 
?         must have at least one year remaining before graduation (i.e., if
you are graduating within the year, you are not eligible for the program)
 
?         must have a minimum cumulative GPA of: 2.8 (sophomores), 3.0
(juniors), 3.2 (seniors)
 
?         must express STRONG desire to attain a Ph.D.2
 
1Post-baccalaureate students and students who already have one bachelors
degree are not eligible for the program.
2Students whose career goals include a medical (MD) or other professional
degree (JD, MBA, PharmD, etc.) are not eligible for the program.
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
gene
 
Gene Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Director
McNair & Early Identification Program, Office of Minority Affairs and
Diversity
Box 355845
386 Schmitz Hall
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-1271
Phone: 206-685-3643
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/mcnairstaff.htm
http://depts.washington.edu/eip/

Brochures here in CMU 118.

Fisher Communications, Inc. Scholarships for Minorities  
 
 Since 1987 Fisher Communications, Inc. has sought to attract minority students into careers in broadcasting with annual scholarships. Fisher's interest in minority broadcasting students goes back many years and has included training programs in technical areas and on-air. As a result of this nurturing environment, minority employees have made numerous contributions to the standards of excellence that have come to personify Fisher Communications, Inc. and strengthen the diversity of our workplace. 

Eligibility

If you are a permanent resident of the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, or Montana tuition may be applied to an out-of-state school.  If you are not a permanent resident of the above-mentioned states, tuition must be applied to a school in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, or Montana.

You must be sophomore level or above enrolled in a broadcast oriented curriculum (radio, television, marketing, or broadcast technology) 
Earning an accredited degree at one of the following: 
              -Four-year college or university
              -Community college, transferable to a four-year baccalaureate degree
              program
              - Vocational-technical school

You must be of non-white origin 
You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA 
You must provide proof of citizenship 
Application Procedure 
Your application packet should include the following:

1. Application Form. (Click here to download)

2. Copy of your college/technical school transcript.

3. Proof of U.S. citizenship. 
Example: Birth Certificate or Social Security Card

4. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.  At least one should be from a former instructor.

5. Written essay explaining your financial need (list scholarships, grants and loans received and applied for) your educational and career goals, involvement in school activities, and any experience or interest you have in broadcast communications that you  feel qualifies you for this scholarship.

6. Estimated Expense/Income worksheet. (Click here to download)

Successful applicants will be chosen on the basis of:

NEED 
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 
PERSONAL QUALITIES 
Qualified applicants should complete and return their application packet to: 

MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP 
FISHER COMUNICATIONS, INC.
100 FOURTH AVENUE N, SUITE 510 
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98109 

We will begin accepting applications in January.
Application deadline is April 30th! 

Award Notification 
Successful applicants will be notified no later than July 30. 
Screening and selection will be the responsibility of Fisher Communications, Inc. 

*An equal opportunity employer 

 
http://www.fsci.com/scholarship.html

UW Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding
students at the University of Washington (UW) who, by their achievements and
goals, enrich society and themselves.  Scholarships are awarded to current
UW juniors and seniors on the basis of academic merit and extra-curricular
activities.  Funding may be used to support activities engaged in during the
Summer of 2009.
URL: http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/UWClassof19
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Deadline: April 14, 2009
 
Class of 1954 Scholar Award is sponsored by the UW Alumni Class of 1957 to
provide scholarship support to outstanding undergraduate students at the
University of Washington.  The scholarship shall be awarded to current
sophomores, juniors and seniors based upon their academic merit and
financial need.  (Graduating seniors are not eligible unless they are intend
to enroll as a full-time student summer or fall quarter 2009.) 
URL: http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/Classof1957
Award
Deadline:  April 14, 2009
 
Mona  
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards will offer several
workshops and information sessions for undergraduate students during spring
quarter. Please let your students know of these opportunities. A flier
regarding the personal statement workshops is also attached. Thank you!
 
National Scholarship Deadlines
 
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad:
    National deadline: April 7, 2009
    For fall quarter/semester or full-year study abroad programs beginning
between July 15 and October 15, 2009
 
UK Scholarships (Churchill, Gates-Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes):
    Campus application deadline: April 14, 2009
 
Scholarship Information Sessions
 
Fulbright Information Sessions:
    April 7, 3:30-5pm, Sieg 134
    April 22, 3:30-5pm, Sieg 134
    Register at http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305
    See below for related personal statement & research proposal writing
workshops.
 
Personal Statement & CV Writing Workshops
Attend any of these introductory sessions, and a follow-up session will be
scheduled for further feedback and editing. Please register for any of these
sessions at 
https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/71650.
 
General Personal Statement Writing Workshops:
For students getting started writing personal statements for any
scholarship, fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 2, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 3, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
    April 9, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 224
    April 10, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 191A
    April 16, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 17, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
CV Writing Workshops:
For students getting started developing their CV/resume for any scholarship,
fellowship or graduate school application.
    April 23, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    April 24, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for Fulbright or Rotary International
Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants:
    April 30, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 1, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for UK Scholarship applicants:
   May 7, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 8, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
Personal Statement Writing Workshops for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarship
applicants (or other study abroad-related scholarships):
    May 14, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 15, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
 
Fulbright Research Proposal Writing Workshops:
    May 28, 2009, 4:30-6:00pm, MGH 120
    May 29, 2009, 3:30-5:00pm, MGH 120
For questions about these workshops or registration, please contact
scholarq@u.washington.edu.
 
Thank you,
 
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships

The Road to study in the United Kingdom and Ireland--Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, and Rhodes Scholarships

UW Campus Nomination Deadline:  Tuesday, April 14, 2009
 
Winston Churchill Scholarship,
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Marshall Scholarship
The George Mitchell Scholarship for Study in Ireland
The American and Canadian Rhodes Scholarship Programs
 
 
 
We are writing to ask your assistance in distributing information to
eligible students who might be interested in learning about and applying
to six highly competitive and prestigious fellowship opportunities for study
in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland ? the Winston Churchill, the
Gates Cambridge, the Marshall, the George Mitchell, and the American and
Canadian Rhodes Scholarship Programs.
 
 
 
Eligible Applicants for the 2009 application year should: 
 
    1)  Have plans to obtain a baccalaureate degree between now and August
2010, 
 
    2)  Be a U.S. Citizen at the application time -- International students
can apply for the Rhodes (via country) and Gates                         
                 Cambridge,
 
    3)  Have a 3.7 GPA,
 
    4)  Have a proven intellectual and academic qualities of a high standard
but not in isolation -- Applicants should have a strong                    
     extracurricular profile, as well as personal characteristics
that demonstrate a potential for future leadership.   
 
    5)  There are age limits for Mitchell (29 or younger) and Rhodes (23 or
younger) on October 1 of application year.
 
       
 
 
 
We are available provide additional information to students, faculty and
staff.  There are also faculty and staff connected with the process?including
former Rhodes and Marshall Scholars?who are also willing to talk with students
about these programs and about the strengths of the universities in the
United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
 
 
 
The spring UW campus nomination application deadline is Tuesday, April 14,
2009.  The campus nomination application can be accessed from the
procedures section on each six scholarship pages at the following URL: 
 
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/national
 
Please help us encourage talented and qualified candidates explore the
opportunities these fellowships provide.  Women, men and students of diverse
backgrounds should be strongly encouraged to apply.  Please do not hesitate
to contact us if you have any questions, comments and/or concerns.
 
 
 
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, 120 Mary Gates Hall
 
    Mona Pitre-Collins -- mpitre@u.washington.edu
 
    Robin Chang -- robinc@u.washington.edu
 
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________
 Scholarship Information: 
 
?         Winston Churchill Scholarship provides full support for one year of
graduate study in engineering, mathematics, or the                        
                   natural sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge
University in England.
 
?         Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides one, two or three years of
study in any discipline at Cambridge University in England.  Note:        
            Students interested in this scholarship must apply directly
to and be accepted to Cambridge University before they are referred to    
            the Foundation for consideration.
 
?         Marshall Scholarship provides full support for two years of study in
any discipline at any university in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
          Ireland.
 
?         George Mitchell Scholarship provides full support for one year of
graduate study in any discipline at one of the seven universities        
                  in the Republic of Ireland or the two universities in
Northern Ireland.
 
?         American and Canadian Rhodes Scholarship provides full support for
two years of study in any discipline at Oxford University in England.     
      Note: The Gates Cambridge, Marshall and Rhodes scholarships provides
enough funding to complete a graduate degree.
 
 
 
 
 
Mona  
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://exp.washington.edu/scholarships
 

 

The Northwest Journalists of Color is offering scholarships of up to
$2,500 to Washington state college and high students considering a
career in journalism.
 
NJC is an alliance of working journalists who are committed to
newsroom diversity. We aim to encourage students of color to pursue
careers in journalism by offering the financial assistance and
professional guidance they?ll need to find a job.
 
A panel of professional Seattle journalists will select scholarship
winners based on journalistic ability, dedication to the field and
financial need. There is no requirement the applicant be a minority.
 
The benefits of receiving the scholarship go beyond financial help.
Scholarship recipients will be invited to a Scholarship banquet where
they will receive their awards and have the opportunity to meet and
create relationships with a network of professional journalist from
the Pacific Northwest, who will also be attending the banquet and
support the NJC mission. Each scholarship winner will also be
connected to a mentor who is selected based on the recipient's
interests and career goals.
 
The scholarship is open to all Washington state college and high 
school students, as well as Washington residents attending 
out-of-state colleges.
 
Applications must be postmarked by April 24, 2009 and students 
will be notified by June if they have been selected.
 
Please send completed applications to:
 
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Caroline Li
14601 9th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98155
 
For more information, see www.aajaseattle.org or email me at
editor@earthwalkersmag.com
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Caroline Li
Northwest Journalists of Color
Scholarship Recruitment Chair
 
  
*The Northwest Journalists of Color is a non-profit umbrella group
comprised of working journalists in print, broadcast, radio and
online and includes the Seattle chapters of the Asian American
Journalists Association, the Latino Media Association, the National
Association of Black Journalists and the Native American Journalists
Association.
 
Caroline Li
Mastermind & Editor
editor@earthwalkersmag.com
www.earthwalkersmag.com

 
Four scholarships totaling $8,000 are being offered by the Western
Washington Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The $2,000
scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students majoring in
journalism or communications at two-year or four-year colleges in the
state of Washington. Awards are for the 2009-2010 school year.
 
 
 
Applicants need not be members of SPJ but must intend to pursue a
journalism career. A panel of journalists will review scholarship
applications. Scholarship winners will be notified in May. They are
encouraged to attend our annual Excellence in Journalism awards banquet,
when the scholarships are formally announced. This year, the event will
be on May 30.
 
 
 
The deadline this year is tighter than usual. The reason is the SPJ board
wanted to continue this year, as we did last year, to offer four general
scholarships. To do that, we had to find other places to cut our budget.
We made this decision because we know that due to the economic downturn,
many students need financial assistance more than ever.
 
In addition to the above scholarships, a separate $2,000 June Anderson Almquist 
scholarship will be awarded to a University of Washington woman undergraduate 
majoring in print journalism. If you know of a UW student who might qualify for 
this award, please ask her to contact the communication department advising 
office for more information.
 
Following is the general SPJ scholarship information:
 
Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by
March 28, 2009. Applications received prior to the deadline are
appreciated. It gives the review committee more time to review the
submitted materials. Please send the materials to:
 
 
 
Sharon Salyer
 
The Herald
 
Box 930
 
Everett, WA 98206
 
ATTN: SPJ Scholarships
 
 
 
Required information:
 
Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by
March 28, 2009:
 
1. A letter of application, including a succinct answer to the question:
"Why have you have chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to
accomplish after college?" (500 words maximum, please type.)
 
2. A copy of your resume, including current address, e-mail, phone
number, what year of college you are in, your major, what year you plan
to graduate and your hometown.
 
3. A letter of recommendation (i.e., from a college professor or a work
supervisor). Enclose in a separate envelope in your packet. Please have
the person writing the letter of recommendation include her or his phone
and e-mail contacts.
 
4. An official transcript of all your college credits.
 
5. No more than three work samples (clips, audio or video).
 
NOTE: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
 
Questions? Contact Sharon Salyer, Scholarship Chair, by e-mail at
 
spjscholarships@gmail.com
 
 

June Anderson Almquist Memorial Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship is being offered in recognition of the many professional contributions made by Seattle journalist June Anderson Almquist. The award is for the 2008-2009 school year.

Applicants are limited to female undergraduate students majoring in editorial journalism at the University of Washington. Almquist, who concluded her professional journalism career as assistant managing editor of the Seattle Times, was an alumna of the University of Washington and served as one of the first women editors on the student paper.

Applicants need not be members of SPJ but must intend to pursue a journalism career. A panel of journalists will review scholarship applications. The Almquist Scholarship winner will be notified in May. The winner is encouraged to attend our annual Excellence in Journalism awards banquet, when this and other scholarship winners are formally announced. This year, the event will be held May 31 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

This application may be duplicated. Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 3, 2008. Applications received prior to the deadline are appreciated. It gives the review committee more time to review the submitted materials.

Society of Professional Journalists Almquist Scholarship Competition
12354 30th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 545-7918

Required information:

Please send the following in a single packet so that it is postmarked by March 3, 2008:

1. A letter of application, including a succinct answer to the question: “Why have you chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to accomplish after college?” (500 words maximum, please type.)

2. A copy of your resume, including current address, e-mail, phone number, what year of college you are in, your major, what year you plan to graduate and your hometown.

3. A letter of recommendation (i.e., from a college professor or a work supervisor). Enclose in a separate envelope in your packet. Please have the person writing the letter of recommendation include her or his phone and e-mail contacts.

4. An official transcript of all your college credits.

5. No more than three work samples (clips, audio cassette or video).

NOTE: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Questions? Contact Sharon Salyer, Scholarship Chair, by e-mail at spjscholarships@gmail.com

http://www.spjwash.org/scholarships/

The Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America awards two $2,500 scholarships every year to a student who demonstrates achievement academically and professionally (through their classwork and internships). We encourage you to pass this information along to any student you know with these qualifications.

The PRSA Puget Sound Scholarships

Each scholarship is $2,500.

The application deadline for the 2009-2010 school year is April 13, 2009.

The Sally Heet Memorial Scholarship
The Heet Scholarship, established in memory of active PRSA member Sally Heet, is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student with demonstrated aptitude in public relations and related courses, activities and/or internships. This scholarship is awarded on merit.
PDF: http://prsapugetsound.org/scholarship/2009_Heet_Scholarship_Application.pdf
The Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship
The Cayton Scholarship honors Horace and Susie Revels Cayton, two influential African American journalists in Seattle from the early 20th Century. This award is given to a minority student attending a Washington state college or university or a Washington state resident attending college elsewhere. This scholarship is awarded based on merit and need.
PDF: http://prsapugetsound.org/scholarship/2009_Cayton_Scholarship_Application.pdf
More information about the PRSA Puget Sound scholarships can be found on the PRSA web site: http://www.prsapugetsound.org/scholars.html
If you have any questions please email either:
Bev at beverly.j.holland@boeing.com
Diane at the PRSA office, diane@asi-seattle.net.
Beverly J. Holland, APR
Chair, Scholarship Selection Committee
Puget Sound Chapter, PRSA

PRSA Puget Sound 

Editor and reporter needed by growing community weekly newspaper
group in beautiful Lewis County, Washington. Opportunities for
advancement. Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Frank DeVaul, DeVaul Publishing, Inc., 429 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA 98532. Or respond by e-mail to fdevaul@devaulpublishing.com. 
 
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 
 
  Frank DeVaul
  Publisher
  DeVaul Publishing, Inc.
  429 N. Market Blvd.
  Chehalis, WA 98532
  360-748-6848

fdevaul@devaulpublishing.com

The scholarship program is open to African-American students with a serious career interest in print, photo or broadcast journalism. Awards will be made based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and commitment to journalism and to minorities.

To be eligible, you must be a high school senior or undergraduate living in Washington State. To apply, you will need to submit a completed application, two reference letters and a school transcript. Work samples are optional, but recommended. Applicants must ask their school to send an official grade transcript directly to the scholarship committee. See the application form for complete details.

DEADLINE: All materials must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2009.

The scholarship committee will inform finalists of the time and place of their interview. Scholarship winners will be notified in May.

For more information, please call Micki Flowers at (206) 722-3085.

http://sabjonline.org/scholarships.html

THOMAS R. DARGAN

Tom Dargan was a man of remarkable
talent and intellect who applied his
interests in theater and journalism to the
field of broadcasting.

After his military service during World
War II, he enrolled at the University of
Washington in the school of Fine Arts
where he earned his M.A.

Mr. Dargan’s distinguished 38-year
career as a broadcaster was marked by
his emphasis on public service and
humanitarian concerns.

His sensitivity to a broad spectrum of
public issues resulted in a significant
body of documentary work that earned
national recognition.

While Executive Vice President at
Fisher Broadcasting’s KATU, he remained
a creative activist, earning distinction by
receiving the Peabody Award, the highest
honor in broadcast Journalism; the Iris
Award from the National Association of
Television Program Executives; and
countless Emmy Award nominations.

Until his untimely death in 1988, his
professional imperative was contained in
his tireless example to serve the public
need and to strive for the public good.
It is in this spirit and in his memory that
this scholarship program has been
established.

Please see attachment

A scholarship opportunity for students who are interested in becoming teachers. The Zesbaugh Scholarship offers $1,500 for each of three quarters as well as class credit for internship and seminar based classwork. The Zesbaugh Scholarship not only offers money, but also allows students to connect with other students who are moving into the field of education and gives them an opportunity to get familiarized with current events in teaching.
 

Monica DeWald
Student Assistant
Teachers for a New Era
monicd2@u.washington.edu

The Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation is happy to announce that this year's award now includes a choice of internship at The Wall Street Journal.
 
 
SUBMISSIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND  $10,000 UNDERGRADUATE JOURNALISM AWARD
 
AND A PAID INTERNSHIP
 
 
* * *
 
For the first time ever, the winner can choose between
  an internship at The wall street journal,
the new  york post, or fox news channel
as well as housing Assistance IN NYC
 
 
The Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the "2009 Eric Breindel Collegiate Journalism Award," the nationwide undergraduate competition whose winning prize is unmatched by any institution in the country, are now being accepted.
 
The winner will secure a cash prize of $10,000, as well as a paid internship of his or her choice at either Fox News Channel, The Wall Street Journal, or the New York Post.  In addition, residential housing in New York City will be provided for the winner for the duration of the internship position, if necessary.  This is the fourth year that the Foundation has presented this prestigious journalism award specifically created for undergraduate college and university students.
 
The Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation will present the award to the undergraduate columnist, editorialist or reporter whose work best reflects the spirit of the writings by Eric Breindel:  Love of country and its democratic institutions as well as the act of bearing witness to the evils of totalitarianism.
 
 
The award, created in memory of the New York Post editor and columnist, includes opinion journalism, news coverage and online articles. It is open to undergraduate writers and reporters of all political convictions and backgrounds, and submissions may include college newspapers, magazines or periodicals as well as college online articles published on accredited college institution web sites. The award recognizes the editorial pursuit of freedom and American ideals.
 
The winner is chosen from hundreds of applicants received from across the country and is announced at a reception in New York City in June.  Past receptions have been hosted by Rupert Murdoch, Chairman & CEO, News Corporation, Lally Weymouth, Senior Editor of Newsweek, and Roger Ailes, Chairman of Fox News Channel and Fox Television Stations.  Guests included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who gave remarks at the reception, past Eric Breindel award winners, and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
 
Last year's winner, Elise Viebeck from Pleasanton, California, is a fulltime student at Claremont McKenna College and is planning a career in journalism upon graduation 2010.
 
The piece that earned Ms. Viebeck the Collegiate Eric Breindel Award is titled "CMC Professor Involved in Art Restitution Controversy."
 
The 2007 winner, John Wilson, chose an internship at the New York Post where he worked during the summer of 2007; and was subsequently hired as the Associate Editorial Page Editor.
The 2006 winner, Matt Mireles, was a student at Columbia University in New York at the time and chose an internship at Fox News Channel. Mireles has written pieces for the Editorial Pages of the New York Post and graduated with a BA in Political Science in May 2008.
 
 
 
Those who wish to be considered should submit no more than two editorials, columns or news stories, per person, written in the 2008-2009 academic year.  Articles specifically produced for and published by an established newspaper or magazine web site will be accepted as well as internet exclusive material.  All rules governing submissions appear on the attached page.  A confidential panel of judges appointed by the Foundation will judge the entries.  The winner will be announced in June 2009.
 
ABOUT ERIC BREINDEL
In 1977, Eric Breindel graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, where he was editorial chairman of the Harvard Crimson and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.  After receiving his A.B. from Harvard, Eric studied politics at the London School of Economics.  He went to Harvard Law School where he received his J.D. in 1982.
 
Eric Breindel became the Editorial Page Editor of the New York Post in 1986.  Breindel was appointed Senior Vice President of News Corporation in 1997.  His nationally syndicated column appeared weekly in the New York Post and he was the moderator of a weekly national public affairs television program, Fox News Watch, on the Fox News Channel.  A book of his columns, titled A Passion for Truth: The Selected Writings of Eric Breindel, was published in 1998.
 
The Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt entity based in New York City.
 
FOR AN APPLICATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT GERMAINE FEBLES AT (212) 843-8031 OR GO ONLINE TO WWW.ERICBREINDEL.ORG
 

The Asian American Journalists Association is now accepting
applications for its 2009 Scholarships, Internship Grants, and
Convention News Project. As with last year, we are respectfully
asking for your help this year in offering these opportunities to
your students.
 
 
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
      * CNN: A $25,000 scholarship to a high school student interested
in a career in television news. The award will be distributed over
four years.
      * Cox Foundation Scholarships: Two scholarships of $1,250 each
to college students pursuing a career in print, broadcast or photo
journalism.
      * S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarship: Awards of up to $5,000
each to high school or college students pursuing a career in print or
online journalism.
      * Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship: $2,000 scholarship to
a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in college and
pursuing a journalism career.
There are two applications; one for the CNN Scholarship and another
for the other national scholarships.
Deadline: March 27, 2009
Read more here: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/
journalism_scholarships/
 
INTERNSHIP GRANTS
      * Print and Online News Grants: Internship grants of up to
$2,000 to students. Made possible by the Chicago Tribune Foundation
and the William Woo Internship Fund.
      * Broadcast News Grants: Internship Grants of up to $2,500 to
aspiring AAPI television or radio male broadcasters. Made possible by
the scholarship fund of Lloyd LaCuesta and the late Sam   	Chu Lin.
      * Stanford Chen Internship Grants: Two grants of $3,000 each to
college students who are interns at small to medium-size media.
Deadline for all three: April 24, 2009
Read more here: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/
journalism_internship_grants/
 
CONVENTION NEWS PROJECT
   AAJA's National Convention will be held Aug. 12-15, 2009 at the
Seaport Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The
Convention News Project team arrives Aug. 10 and departs Aug. 16.
 
Applications will be made available in January, as AAJA conducts
national outreach to identify 12 students and 12 professionals. They
will work as a team over seven days on-site to cover the convention
this summer as “mojo” (mobile journalism) reporters in audio and
video, web/print designers, photographers, multimedia producers, and
copy editors.
Deadline: March 6, 2009
Read more here: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/
journalism_trainings/newsproject/
 
Best regards,
 
 
Nao Vang
Student Programs Coordinator
 
Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Email: programs@aaja.org
Web: www.aaja.org
 
 

Applications are now available for NAHJ's scholarships awarded annually to 
aspiring Latino journalists and other students committed to journalism. All 
applications are to be completed online and the deadline is April 6, 2009.
 
NAHJ scholarships are awarded through the Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund, 
established in honor of the Latino journalism pioneer who was killed by a tear 
gas projectile from an L.A. County Sheriff while he covered an anti-Vietnam War 
demonstration in 1970. With last year's $91,000 awarded to 35 students, NAHJ 
has given out a total of more than $1.5 million in financial aid to more than 
550 aspiring journalists since the fund began operating in 1987.
 
Scholarships are possible this year thanks to contributions from individuals, 
corporations and foundations, including annual donations from Noticiero 
Univisión Co-anchor María Elena Salinas, FOX News Senior Correspondent Geraldo 
Rivera, the Samuel Newhouse Foundation and the Ford Motor Company.
 
Scholarships are open to a range of students - from incoming freshmen to 
graduate students - depending on the guidelines and criteria for each category 
or the donor of the scholarship. For more information on the scholarships, 
criteria, and the application, please go to 
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml
 
The scholarships are part of NAHJ's educational and professional development 
programs, which include annual conventions, student media training projects, 
journalism workshops, multimedia training, a new job bank and career center and 
much more. Through these programs, NAHJ seeks to boost the number of Latinos in 
newsrooms and to create a path toward achieving more fair and accurate coverage 
of the Hispanic community.
 
For more information on the scholarships, you may also contact Virginia Galindo 
at (202) 662-7145 or via email at vgalindo@nahj.org.
 
 
Virginia Galindo
Program Assistant
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
1000 National Press Building
529 14th Street NW
Washington DC, 20045
Tel: 202-662-8901 Fax: 202-662-7144
Email: vgalindo@nahj.org
www.nahj.org
 
 
Save the Date:
 
Plan early for the next NAHJ convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Come visit 
the Island of Enchantment with us from June 24-27, 2009!

Dear Washington State University and College Academic Advisers,
 
The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in
Communications will award one scholarship for $2,000 to a Washington college
student.

*Applications will be accepted through March 16, 2009*.
If your students are interested in applying for this scholarship, please
have them take a minute to read over the following eligibility requirements
at http://www.seattleawc.org/?page_id=15

The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for
Women in Communications
2009-20010 School Year Scholarships


The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications will award one scholarship to a Washington college student.  The scholarship will be approximately $2,000 and applications will be accepted through March 16, 2009.  If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please take a minute to read over the following eligibility requirements.  

Eligible students must meet the following qualifications:
•	Be a Washington state resident
•	Be a registered student at a Washington state four-year college for Fall 2009 (applicant may be a sophomore at a community or two-year college during the Fall 2009/Winter 20010 application period)
•	Be a junior, senior, or graduate student as of Fall 2009
•	Be accepted in, or applying to a school at a four-year university or college to major in at least one of the following communications disciplines:

•	print and broadcast journalism
•	television and radio production
•	film; advertising
•	public relations
•	marketing
•	graphic design
•	multimedia design
•	photography
•	technical communication

Scholarship selection will be based on:
•	Demonstrated excellence in Communications
•	Positive contributions toward Communications on campus, in the community
•	Scholastic achievement
•	Financial need
•	Work Samples*

*Two work samples:  If applicant is a student studying journalism, advertising, public relations, broadcasting or technical writing, please submit two (2) writing samples.  If applicant is a student in the disciplines of graphic or multimedia design, please submit one (1) sample of your work in that discipline and one (1) writing sample.

To apply, please send the following materials:
1.	Cover letter
2.	Application
3.	Transcripts of post-high school academic work (photocopies are acceptable; please do not send transcripts separately)
4.	A current resume
5.	Two samples of your work (If you wish samples returned, you must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope of appropriate size and include correct postage for the material.)


Return postmarked application and supporting materials no later than Monday, March 16, 2009 to:
Scholarship Chair
Association for Women In Communications - Seattle Professional Chapter
PO Box 472, Mountlake Terrace, WA  98043

KC Cowen
AWC UW Advisor
AWC Seattle Scholarship Chair
kc.cowen@gmail.com

It is with great   excitement that the Ellison Center for   Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies would like to announce the launch of   the Vladimir Gross Memorial Endowed Fund to honor the legacy of Vladimir   Gross, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literature,   who taught Russian language at the UW for nearly four   decades.
REECAS would like to   request applications for the new, annual Gross Undergraduate Fellowship   for exceptional undergraduate students interested in studying in   Russia. Priority will be given to undergraduates to travel to Russia to study the Russian language,   but funds may also support undergraduate students to travel to Russia to study the country’s history, literature or culture.   
 One   award of up to $1000 will be offered toward airfare or lodging   
between June 2009 and May 2010.
 To apply: Submit the following   required material: (1) a 2-page essay, double-spaced, 12 font (Courier, Arial or   Times New Roman), with 1 inch margins on all sides, in which you explain your   study abroad plans and how these funds will assist you, (2) a budget outlining   your expenses, (3) one faculty letter of support, and (4) an unofficial copy   of your transcript.
 Applications are due February 27, 2009.   
 
Please send application   materials to:  Marta Mikkelsen,   Associate Director, REECAS Program, Box 353650, Seattle,   WA 98195
 
 
Carrie O’Donoghue
Program Coordinator
Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian   Studies
Jackson School of International Studies
203-A Thomson Hall, Box 353650
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3650
206-543-4852             ;                  fax 206-685-0668
codonogh@u.washington.edu
http://jsis.washington.edu/ellison
 

Pride Foundation/GSBA Scholarship Applications Due January 23rd
Now is the time! Scholarship applications for Pride Foundation and GSBA scholarships must be postmarked by January 23, 2009. Together we are awarding $350,000 in educational scholarships to LGBTQ and Straight Ally students. Apply today!
 
For more information and to download an application, visit www.PrideFoundation.org/scholarships
 
 
Anthony Papini
Scholarship Program Director
Pride Foundation
1122 E. Pike St, PMB 1001
Seattle, WA  98122
206-323-3318 or 1-800-735-7287
anthony@pridefoundation.org
 
Giving Together.  Building Community.
www.pridefoundation.org

Dear Internship Scholarship Applicant:

To be considered for a 2009 journalism intern scholarship administered by the WNPA Foundation, you must be nominated for it by your college or university. 

To apply for the scholarship you must provide the following items to the WNPA Foundation, 12354 30th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125, no later than Friday, February 6, 2009. If some parts of your application will arrive separately, please provide a note with your application stating which parts are coming from other people.

1. A letter of nomination signed by the head of your department.
2. A letter of recommendation for this internship from a professor in the field of journalism.
3. A letter of recommendation from a current or former employer. If this is not possible, send a letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your character and sense of responsibility.
4. An essay no longer than 300 words on why you are interested in journalism, and particularly in a career in community newspapers. This is extremely important.
5. The Intern Scholarship application form included with this letter.
6. Up to five (no more, please) examples of your writing. We will photocopy your clips for the selection committee to read. Please provide originals if you can. If you provide copies, please test your photocopies to be sure they will result in legible copies.

The WNPA Foundation makes all decisions regarding the awarding of intern scholarships and absolutely reserves the right not to award any or all of the scholarships for any reason whatsoever.

If you are a winning applicant, your internship must be completed by September 25, 2009, be of at least 240 hours duration and be served on a WNPA-member newspaper. You must make your own arrangements — apply and be accepted— for the internship by April 24, 2009, and also inform the WNPA Foundation of your plans by that date.

The scholarship grant is in addition to any other salary you might receive for the internship, i.e. you are free to accept a paid internship. But if you accept a paid internship the Foundation must be notified in writing of that arrangement and it must have approval from the Foundation by April 24, 2009, or you will forfeit the entire scholarship.

Successful applicants will be notified by March 6, 2009. If you have any questions, please call Mae Waldron
at (888) 634-9672 or in Seattle, (206) 634-3838. Good luck!

Sincerely,
Scott Wilson
President
12354 30th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 • tel (206) 634-3838 • fax (206) 634-3842 • www.wnpa.com/about_us

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Intern Scholarship Program Application
Name:
Current address:
Current phone:
E-mail address:
Address in summer:
Parents’ address:
(so we can contact you in future years about the value of your internship)
College or
University:
Grade Level at Time of Application: GPA:
Nominated by:
I hereby apply for the WNPA Foundation Intern Scholarship Program. I understand the internship requires me to work 240 hours at a WNPA member newspaper in the summer or early fall.

Date Signed

On the back of this sheet, please list the journalism-related courses you will have completed by the end of spring term this year.

12354 30th Ave NE • Seattle WA 98125 • Tel (206) 634-3838 • Fax (206) 634-3842 • www.wnpa.com/about_us

Mae Waldron
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
WNPA Foundation
12354 30th Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98125
tel 206-634-3838; fax 206-634-3842; www.wnpa.com

Scholarships 201 - The Search for Scholarships & graduate Fellowships - Jan. 13, 1:30-2:20, MGH 120

UK Scholarships Info. Sessions - Jan. 28, Feb. 16, Mar. 5

Scholarship deadlines:

Jan. 13 - Beinecke scholarship

Jan. 15 - David L. Boren scholarship

Jan. 22 - JAck Kent Cooke graduate scholarship

Mar. 16 - Institute for International Public Policy 

April 7 - UK scholarships

Most of these scholarships are to enable students to study abroad.

University of Washington
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is part of The Center for Experiential Learning
Mailing Address: 120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Phone: 206-221-6023 E-mail: scholarq@u.washington.edu

RE: the Global Opportunities Scholarship, which enables hundreds of Husky Promise & Pell Grant eligible students to study abroad in 2008-2009.  The Fritz Undergraduate Scholarship supports Social Sciences & Humanities majors to globalize their education. 

Fall quarter, we awarded an epic 75 scholarships ranging from $2,000-$5,000
for UW students.
 
Global Opportunities Advisers are available for support and questions with
the application process.
 
The application for  scholarships is available on-line:
www.goglobal.washington.edu 
 
Deadline Information:
 
Currently the Global Opportunities Scholarship is only available through
Summer Term A.
 
Spring & summer term A programs:  February 5, 2009
 
Summer term A programs: April 30, 2009
 
 
 
The Fritz Undergraduate Scholarship availability is ongoing.
 
Spring & summer programs:  February 5, 2009
 
Summer and other 2009-2010 programs: April 30, 2009
 
There will be a deadline each quarter, please encourage students to apply
early.
 
 
 
Please help us distribute the website and announcement to students.
 
 
 
This is a program partnership between:
 
Center for Experiential Learning
 
International Programs & Exchanges
 
Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
 
 
 
Clarity White
Global Opportunities Adviser
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
206-543-4170
  
clarityw@u.washington.edu
 globalexp@u.washington.edu
 

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards has several scholarship deadlines and scholarship-related events coming up during the month of January. Please share this information with students as widely as possible.
 
Thursday, January 8, 2009:
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship Information Session, 4:00-5:00pm, MGH 120
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Program (http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/cookegraduate) will award approximately 30 scholarships to college seniors or recent graduates (within the past 5 years) with excellent academic achievement and critical thinking ability, financial need, will to succeed, and a breadth of interests and activities. This scholarship provides up to $50,000 per year for up to 6 years of graduate study in any field. Each UW campus can nominate two students per year for this program. The Seattle campus application deadline is Jan. 22, 2009. Seattle campus applications can be submitted online at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/65161.
 
Tuesday, January 13, 2009:
Beinecke Scholarship Campus Application Deadline
Juniors interested in pursuing graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences may be eligible to apply for the Beinecke Scholarship (https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke). This scholarship provides $34,000 for graduate study to juniors of exceptional ability and achievement and who have financial need. The UW is allowed to nominate one student per year to compete for this national award. Applications can be submitted online at https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/65170.
 
 Tuesday, January 13, 2009:
 
Scholarship 201 Workshop, Continuing Students -- The Search for Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships, 1:30-2:20pm, MGH 120
This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline-specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.
 
 
Thursday, January 15, 2009:
 
NSEP David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline
 
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. A federal service commitment is required.
 
 
 
Thursday, January 22, 2009:
 
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Application Deadline
 
 
 
Wednesday, January 28, 2009:
 
UK & Ireland Scholarships Information Session, 3:00-3:50pm, MGH 120
 
The UK + Ireland Scholarship application process provides students with the opportunity to present their qualifications for the campus nomination for scholarships that support graduate studies at colleges and universities in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.  These scholarships are the Churchill, Marshall, Mitchell and the Rhodes.  The Gates Cambridge does not require a campus endorsement or nomination; however, notifying OMSFA of your intentions to apply allows us to connect you with resources and to support the development of a competitive application.
 
 
 
Students interested in any of these events or scholarships are welcome to contact the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards anytime at scholarq@u.washington.edu or exp.washington.edu/scholarships.
 
 

Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

The University of Washington Retirement Association announces the availability of up to four scholarships of at least $3,000 for UW students (undergraduate or graduate) studying toward careers that focus on aging-related research or provision of services to older adults. A copy of the poster about this scholarship is attached.
 
Awards are based on demonstrated promise and financial need.
 
Applications are available on-line, at
http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/uwra. Click on 'Scholarships and Fellowships' under What We Offer on the left side of the home page. Scroll down to find the link to the downloadable PDF application form. Print the application form.
 
Applications, including additional information requested, must be complete to be considered. Deadline for applications is February 2, 2009. Submit complete applications to Scholarship Services Office, Room 172 Schmitz Hall.
 
Awards are credited to student accounts in Spring 2009.
 
Questions? Contact the UWRA office by emailing retiremt@u.washington.edu or calling 206-543-8600.

Job Title: Development and Communications Student Assistant

Employment Status: Temporary, part-time work-study position

Starting Salary:  $15 per hour

Benefits: None

Place of Performance: Seattle, Washington, USA

Travel Requirements:  None 

Supervisor: Director of Development and Director of Global Communications 

Hours: 15-20 per week


Basic Description of the Position

The Rural Development Institute (RDI) is a Seattle based non-profit organization helping the rural poor in developing countries obtain property rights.

Reporting to the Director of Global Communications and the Director of Development, this position will undertake a variety of administrative duties as well as providing research, writing and communications support for the Development and Communications department.  As a member of the Development and Communications department, this position also receives instruction from the Development and Communications Assistant.  Major responsibilities will include:

•	Assisting in the writing, editing and production of communication materials, including newsletters, special reports, PowerPoint, brochures, etc.;
•	Assisting with website updates and media features;
•	Assisting in the research, development and monitoring of a variety of written proposals for grants and awards;
•	Assisting in the design and execution of Annual Appeals and other mailings;
•	Assisting with events, including RDI’s annual International Women’s Day event, policy briefings, quarterly Conversations Series and conferences;
•	Preparing correspondence and other materials as needed which advance the organization’s development and communications efforts.    
 
Core Duties  

?	Assist in the development, writing, editing and production of monthly e-newsletter.

?	Assist in the development, design and editing of the website.

?	Assist in the research and preparation of award applications, including nomination letters and letters of support. 

?	Assist in the creation and production of videos and/or multi-media presentations.

?	Assist in the development of special publications, including Annual Report, Fact Sheets, Newsletters, Special Reports, etc.

?	Update and prepare press kits for a variety of audiences.

?	Assist in the research, composition and preparation of grant applications and reports to foundations and donors. 

?	Assist in the preparation of fundraising materials, including letters of inquiry, concept papers and acknowledgment letters. 

?	Research and compile data on prospective and current donors and foundations.

?	Support staff in the coordination of special mailings.

?	Work with staff, event planners and volunteers to create, prepare and facilitate fundraising and educational events.




QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: 

Education:  Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program.  Preference for individuals with a desire to enter the communications field and have an interest in international relations, international development and issues affecting the rural poor in developing countries.  Must be eligible for Washington State Work-Study funding.  

Experience:  Previous experience in development and/or communications is desirable but not mandatory.  Excellent writing, communication and research skills required. Self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals, exacting attention to detail, flexibility and ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.

Work Habits: Include but are not limited to accuracy, efficiency, regularity, timeliness, punctuality, and thoroughness.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work in support of and collaboratively with a range of people at all levels, including RDI management and attorneys, board members, donors, and administrative staff members.

Teamwork Skills: Ability to work as a member of teams including administration, development, communications and program team. 

Communications Skills: Ability to communicate well in writing, orally, and non-verbally. Includes an ability to make and use distinctions as to types, frequency, tenor, and levels of communications, depending upon the circumstances, audience, recipient, and content.

Software Skills: Ability to proficiently use Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook. 

Please submit your cover letter and resume to rdi@rdiland.org



Leah Shepard

Office Manager

Rural Development Institute

1411 Fourth Ave., Ste. 910 | Seattle, WA 98101

[V]: 206.528.5880 x118 | [F]: 206.528.5881

E-mail:  leahs@rdiland.org | Web: www.rdiland.org

Securing land rights for the world's poorest

Are you a junior interested in pursuing graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the Beinecke Scholarship (http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/index.html). This scholarship provides $34,000 for graduate study to juniors of exceptional ability and achievement. The UW is allowed to nominate one student per year to compete for this national award.
 
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:
 
a.. Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career.
b.. Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2008-2009 academic year. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2009 and August 2010.
c.. Plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Students in the social sciences who plan to pursue graduate study in neuroscience should not apply for a Beinecke Scholarship.
d.. Be a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
e.. Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years. Primary evidence of meeting this criterion is a student's history of receiving need-based institutional, state or federal grants-in-aid. An institutional financial aid officer will be required to complete a Financial Data Sheet certifying that the student meets this criterion. In the selection process, the amount of financial need will not be a major determining factor, nevertheless, preference is given to candidates for whom the awarding of a scholarship would significantly increase the likelihood of the student's being able to attend graduate school.
To learn more about this opportunity, please attend a Beinecke Scholarship Information Session in 120 MGH:
 
a.. November 19, 2008 from 2:30pm to 3:20pm
b.. December 2, 2008 from 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Campus applications are due January 13, 2009.
 
 
 
Additional information and application instructions for the Beinecke Scholarship are available at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke.
 
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603 FAX: 206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

The Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship (http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/) awards up to $50,000 per year for up to 6 years to college seniors or recent graduates with excellent academic records and financial need to attend graduate or professional programs beginning fall 2009. Each UW campus can nominate up to 2 students to compete in the national competition for this award. The campus application process and additional information about the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship are available at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards website: https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/cookegraduate.
 
To be eligible, students must have:
a.. Senior standing or have graduated from UW within the past five years.
b.. A cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.50 or better.
c.. Demonstrated unmet financial need.
d.. A bachelor's degree by the start of the fall 2009.
e.. Not previously been nominated for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship.
f.. Plans to begin their first graduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2009.
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Important Dates:
Seattle Campus Deadline Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009
National Deadline Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
 
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Information Sessions:
Sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance students will receive if selected as a campus nominee.
a.. November 18, 2008 from 1:30pm to 2:20pm, 120 MGH
b.. December 3, 2008 from 2:30pm to 3:20pm, 120 MGH
c.. January 8, 2009 from 3:30pm to 4:20pm, 120 MGH
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. A flyer is also attached.
 

Robin Chang
Assistant Director
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle WA 98195-2803
206-543-2603 FAX: 206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation's Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program
  
Background
  
The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program is a program of the UNCF Special Programs Corporation that is now entering its 15th year. The Institute seeks to enhance U.S. national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a representative cross-section of the American citizenry. The IIPP also seeks to broaden access to international education and training opportunities for underrepresented minority college students.
  
The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. IIPP is a comprehensive program of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, graduate study, and student services that include mentoring and career development. Additionally, IIPP provides students with the education and training necessary to successfully enter, advance, and provide leadership in international affairs careers.
  
IIPP Fellowship Components:
  
. Sophomore Summer Policy Institute
 
. Junior Year Study Abroad
 
. Junior Summer Policy Institute
 
. Summer Language Institute
 
. International Internship
 
. Master's Degree Program in International Affairs/International Relations
 
 Eligibility Requirements
 
 The IIPP welcomes applications from undergraduate sophomores who:
 
. Are enrolled full-time at an accredited, four-year baccalaureate-
granting institution.
 
. Are U.S. Citizens or legal residents (documentary support required).
 
. Have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
 
. Have a strong demonstrated interest in international affairs.
 
. Are an underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic/Latino
 
American, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native
 
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander).
 
. Plan to seek admission to a two-year master's degree program in 
international affairs.
 
Students from underrepresented minority groups, especially those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Other Minority Serving Institutions (OMIs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Though not a requirement, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete at least one of the following courses before starting the IIPP Fellowship: international affairs, foreign policy, a foreign language, political science, sociology, macro/micro-economics, statistics and/or journalism.
 
 IIPP Fellowship Funding Package
 
 The IIPP Fellowship funding package includes the following:
 
 . Sophomore and Junior Policy Institutes: housing and meals in 
university facilities; books and materials; field trips and 
excursions; a stipend; and travel from home or school.
  
. Junior Year Study Abroad: one-half of program costs and personal 
expenses for one semester of overseas study during a Fellow's junior 
year, with the expectation that her/his school will supply the other 
half through financial aid or scholarships and a reasonable family 
contribution.
  
. Summer Language Institute: tuition and fees; room and board; books 
and materials; travel to and from SLI; a stipend. 
 
. IIPP Internship: depending on whether the internship is domestic or 
international, IIPP may provide travel costs and a stipend.
 
. Graduate School: $15,000 in matching scholarship funds, provided the
 
Fellow has completed each IIPP program component and will pursue a master's degree in International Affairs at an Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) - accredited program, or other program approved by IIPP.
 
 
 
How College Sophomores Apply
  
1. Visit www.uncfsp.org/IIPP and follow the link "APPLY ONLINE." Please refer to the complete online application guidelines.
 
 2. Complete all sections of the online application, including:
 
a) Brief statement of your career interests.
 
b) Essay # 1 (Personal Statement) - Maximum 500-word statement that
tells us about yourself and why you should be selected as an IIPP
 
Fellow.
 
c) Essay # 2 (Issue Analysis) - Maximum 750-word essay that explains 
why a current international issue is important to you and what you 
would do to address it if in a position to do so.
 
d) Work/Volunteer experience
 
e) Two online recommendations
 
 3. Mail hard-copy supporting documents including official college transcripts, College or University Nomination Form, Financial Aid award letter and/or Student Aid Report. These items must be postmarked by the March 16th application deadline.
 
 4. Application Deadline: March 16th. Applications from college sophomores are not considered complete until all documents have been received. Late applications, including those hard-copy supporting documents postmarked after the March 16th deadline, may not be reviewed by the selection committee. Decisions will be mailed no later than May 1st.
 
 Email the IIPP staff with comments or questions at iipp@uncfsp.org
 
  
Nicholas M. Bassey, Deputy Director 
Institute for International Public Policy 
United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation 
2750 Prosperity Avenue Suite 600 
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
 
 Nicholas.Bassey@uncfsp.org
 
www.uncfsp.org

Passionate about community issues? Want to be a leader? Need money?
 
*Apply to be a Carlson Civic Fellow!*
Applications due _Friday, October 17th, 2008_
Drop-in Information Sessions on Friday, October 10th and Tuesday,
October 14th from from 3-5PM in MGH 120
 
Designed for Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors, the Carlson Civic
Fellowship seeks to enable all students---regardless of economic
situation--to make a commitment to community leadership.
 
Carlson Civic Fellows will be enrolled in a 2-credit leadership
development seminar and supported with a $3000 scholarship over Winter &
Spring quarters. Scholarship funds are intended to free students from
work commitments and provide the time needed to work in partnership with
the community.
 
Each Carlson Civic Fellow will make a commitment to serve a
community-based organization from January through June 2009. Recipients
will also engage fellow students in public service and work
collaboratively with the Carlson Center staff on student engagement
projects. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in
local community-based organizations, gain and enhance leadership skills,
and engage with the UW campus.
 
The Carlson Center is seeking students with various levels of leadership
and community experience to apply for the 2009 Carlson Civic Fellowship.
We aim to support a diverse group of students, including those with
financial need.
 
Application Instructions:
Download the application form from the Carlson Center website at
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonfellows
Email the application to engage@u.washington.edu by 5PM on Friday,
October 17th.
Contact Kathryn Pursch at engage@u.washington.edu if you have any questions.
 
"Being a Civic Fellow allowed me to experience service from the inside
out...This entire experience played an important role in shaping my
future goals." -Kelly Ward, 2007 Carlson Civic Fellow

Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarship Information Sessions
Campus Application Deadline, Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

The Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarships look to support students currently actively engaged in leadership activities on campuses and/or in their communities.  

The Truman Scholarship awards students who are juniors or seniors with one year of undergraduate work left to complete beginning the fall of 2009.  The scholarship is awarded to students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service.  Annually 75-85 awards are made nationwide. 

The Udall Scholarship awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $5000.  Selected students must have strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment; or a strong commitment to health care or tribal public policy and potential for significant future contribution in his or her chosen field.  The Foundation will award approximately 75 scholarships plus 50 honorable mentions.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	
The Goldwater Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students with demonstrated potential for and commitment to careers in mathematics, the national sciences, or engineering.  The one and two year scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

Information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs.  Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.

*****No registration is required to attend workshops or information sessions*****

WORKSHOPS

Freshman Scholarship 101 – Getting Started in the Search for Scholarships

	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	2:30 - 3:20 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

Specifically designed for freshmen or first-quarter sophomores, this introductory workshop provides students with information to begin the scholarship search and to develop a competitive edge for merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship 201 Workshop, Continuing Students – 
The Search for Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

This workshop provides assistance to continuing students looking to fund undergraduate academic years and graduate school. This will include information on discipline-specific scholarships, campus funding opportunities, scholarship search sites, and tips to develop competitive applications.





INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
	
The Goldwater Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students with demonstrated potential for and commitment to careers in mathematics, the national sciences, or engineering.  The one and two year scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

Information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for these competitive scholarship programs.  Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee.





Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarship Information Sessions
Campus Application Deadline, Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room
1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

The Harry S. Truman and Morris K. Udall Scholarships look to support students currently actively engaged in leadership activities on campuses and/or in their communities.  

The Truman Scholarship awards students who are juniors or seniors with one year of undergraduate work left to complete beginning the fall of 2009.  The scholarship is awarded to students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service.  Annually 75-85 awards are made nationwide. 
The Udall Scholarship awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $5000.  Selected students must have strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment; or a strong commitment to health care or tribal public policy and potential for significant future contribution in his or her chosen field.  The Foundation will award approximately 75 scholarships plus 50 honorable mentions.



Merage Fellowship for the American Dream
Campus Application Deadline, Tuesday, October 28, 2008

	3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, 120 Mary Gates Hall, EXP Conference Room

Students applying for the Merage Fellows Program must be immigrants to the United States. They must either have become a citizen since coming to the United States or hold a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Students who are not yet citizens must indicate their intention to become a United States citizen. 

University nominees must be seniors graduating by June 2009. Nominees must illustrate: 1) a solid academic record indicated by a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, 2) a clear track record of leadership, 3) a commitment to hard work and excellence, 4) creativity and initiative, and 5) consistent ethical behavior.

The Merage Fellows information sessions provide students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program. Sessions will also contain information about the campus application process and the assistance that students will receive if selected as the campus nominee. 

$10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS / STUDY IN CANADA
 
$10,000.00
 
Study in Canada Scholarships
2009-10 Academic Year
 
Includes:
Fall Orientation in Ottawa, Canada
Spring Seminar in Washington DC, USA
 
Eligible Students: American sophomores, juniors and seniors / in all disciplines
May study at any Canadian university / in all disciplines
 
Application & Information: www.killamfellowships.com Application deadline: 31 January 2009
 
Kevin P Cook
Senior Political, Economic & Academic Officer
Consulate General of Canada
1501 Fourth Avenue
Suite 600
Seattle WA 98101
206-770-4065
206-443-9662 fax
kevin.cook@international.gc.ca

Pride Foundation and the Greater Seattle Business Association's (GSBA)
Scholarship Application for the 2009-10 school year is now available!
There are over 50 different types of scholarships but only 1 application
to complete (most applicants qualify for a number of their
scholarships). More than $350,000 is available for future Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Straight-Ally leaders and role models!
Most scholarships cover any post-secondary schooling including:
vocational/technical programs, community colleges, universities, and
graduate studies.
 
Applications must be post-marked by January 23, 2009 (but it is
recommended that applicants start the process early). You can learn
more about the scholarships program, download the application, and find
out about upcoming application workshops by visiting:
http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships.
 
Trans students and students of color are particularly encouraged to
apply.
 
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail or call Anthony Papini,
Scholarship Program Director at the Pride Foundation, at
anthony@pridefoundation.org or 206-323-3318 or 1-800-735-7287
 

 
Anthony Papini
Scholarship Program Director
Pride Foundation
1122 E. Pike St, PMB 1001
Seattle, WA 98122
206-323-3318 or 1-800-735-7287
anthony@pridefoundation.org
 
Giving Together. Building Community.
www.pridefoundation.org

Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: October 20, 2008 by 5pm
Information sessions:
September 30 @ 1:30, MGH 224
October 1 @ 2:30, MGH 224
October 2 @ 3:30, MGH 224
Application Writing Workshop: October 8, 5:00 to 6:30, Mary Gates Hall 224
 
Research Scholarship
Deadline: October 17, 2008 by 5pm
Information sessions:
September 30 @ 2:30, MGH 224
October 1 @ 3:30, MGH 224
October 2 @ 4:30, MGH 224
 
 
Tabling event at the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC):
Wednesday, October 1, 4:30 to 7:30
FREE PIZZA

http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/leadership/

Purpose
Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships encourage students to develop their leadership abilities through practical experience, personal reflection and in community with mentors and peers. With the support of a Leadership Scholarship, you can devote more time to pursuing an activity or project that interests you and that will allow you to expand your leadership capacity. In the application process, we ask you to articulate your own understandings of leadership, what you want to learn, and how you think the activity you have chosen will support your learning goals. Additionally, you must identify a mentor to provide you guidance and encouragement throughout your application process and award period. 

We offer two-quarter ($4,000) and three-quarter ($6,000) scholarships, depending on the duration of your involvement in your leadership initiative. Awards are made quarterly in $2,000 installments. 

Eligibility Requirements 
Candidates must be UW undergraduate students, enrolled full time (at least 12 credits), pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and must be planning or involved in a project of their own design starting the quarter they apply or before. 

Scholarship recipients must continue to be actively engaged with their leadership project and remain full-time students (except summer quarter—students need only be enrolled for one credit to receive funds). 

Applications are accepted from UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students. Candidates do not need to be U.S. citizens.

If you receive need-based financial aid, please click here to learn more about how receiving a Mary Gates scholarship may affect your financial aid package.

How to Apply
To apply for a Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship, please begin by perusing all the materials on the website pertaining to the Leadership Scholarship.  Information is available to help you think about your leadership and learning goals and developing your relationship with your mentor.  You may also find the profiles of past Mary Gates scholarship recipients informative. 

When you are ready to prepare your application for submission, begin with the Application Instructions to find out what you will need in order to apply.  Applications are accepted using our online form.

At the same time, you will need to identify a mentor who will write you a letter supporting your leadership application. Read more about Finding & Developing a Strong Mentor Relationship. 

Review Process
All complete applications are reviewed and discussed by the reading committee and candidates are evaluated based, in part, on their articulation of leadership, learning and project goals and their plans for achieving them. Compelling candidates are selected to meet with the interview committee for further consideration. 

You may check on the status of your application by logging in to your online application. We will also send you regular email messages as your application status changes. The whole review process takes between 3 and 6 weeks. All students and mentors are sent notification of the final award decision. 

Scholar Obligations
For the duration of your scholarship period, you must continue to be actively engaged with your leadership project and your mentor, and remain a full-time student. (During summer quarter students need only be enrolled for one credit.); 

You will be asked to complete one or two brief surveys during your award period; 
You must present your work at the annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership during spring quarter. 

You are also encouraged to participate in activities and events planned by the program staff and the Community of Mary Gates Scholars. 

We are launching a new program called Husky Neighborhood Assistants. This
is a leadership opportunity for students, both grads and undergrads who live
in the North of 45th area, to help develop community and connect to their
neighborhood.
 
Husky Neighborhood Assistants will act as resource referrals by designing
communication strategies with their neighbors. The aim of the program is to
provide students with information that can make their off campus living
experience the best it can be. I have included a link to the webpage with
more information http://depts.washington.edu/cssc/huskyneighborhoodasst.html
 
 
Students who are selected for this position will be able to earn a $1000
AmeriCorps scholarship for their work. 

Elizabeth Higgins
Community Standards and Student Conduct
Box 352231
Seattle, WA 98195-2231
206-685-6194
 
higgie@u.washington.edu

The scholarship covers transatlantic airfare to/from Germany and provides a monthly living stipend. Students from all majors can apply and German language skills are not required. 

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) isnow accepting applications from students and recent graduates throughoutthe US who are interested in experiencing German culture and everydaylife through a federally-funded, work/study scholarship. 

The CBYX scholarship available to students and recent graduates betweenthe ages of 18-24 in all majors and career fields, and does not requireany prior German language knowledge! Participants spend a year studyingand interning in their career fields in Germany while immersingthemselves in German language and culture. 

For more information, visitwww.cdsintl.org/cbyx.  The CBYX for Young Professionals Scholarship Program includes: -two months of intensive German language training (all levels acceptedand no prior German required!) 

-a semester of study in the participant's career field at a Germancollege or university 

-a five-month internship in the participant's career field with a Germancompany 

-accommodations living with German hosts, in shared apartments, and instudent dorms 

-transatlantic airfare and monthly living stipends 

-various program seminars in the United States and Germany 

-local support in area of placement and in the US  

CBYX for Young Professionals is funded by the US and German governments,through a grant by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational andCultural Affairs, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961,as amended. The CBYX program is currently celebrating its 25th year. 

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with clear careergoals and some relevant work experience. German language skills arepreferred, but not required. Participants must have a high schooldiploma or equivalent, have a strong interest in Germany andinternational affairs, and exhibit diplomacy, flexibility, and a strongsense of American identity. 

The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2008 for the program beginningin July 2009. Students and recent graduates can find out more and applyonline at www.cdsintl.org/cbyx. 

  Please feel free to contact us with any questions:cbyx@cdsintl.org212-497-3513www.cdsintl.org/cbyx  

Will Maier
Assistant Program Officer & Alumni CoordinatorCongress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals CDS International, Inc.440 Park Avenue South, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10016www.cdsintl.org/cbyx

wmaier@CDSINTL.ORG

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
and The Council of American Overseas Research Centers

2009 Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes

ARABIC ? AZERBAIJANI ? BANGLA/BENGALI ? CHINESE ? HINDI
KOREAN ? PERSIAN ? PUNJABI ? RUSSIAN ? TURKISH ? URDU

Countries may include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, or others where the target languages are spoken.

www.CLScholarship.org

The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of overseas scholarships for intensive summer language institutes in eleven critical need foreign languages for summer 2009.

Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) provide seven to ten week group-based intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels (beginning not offered for Azerbaijani, Russian, Chinese or Persian). Full program details are available on our website, www.CLScholarship.org.

The CLS Program is part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers in any field.

Eligibility: All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate* or graduate level. All candidates must have completed at least their first year of university-level study by the summer of 2009.

*Only graduate students and graduating seniors are eligible to apply to the summer 2009 Persian program.

The U.S. Department of State and CAORC welcome all eligible applications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicap condition.

Grant Benefits: All CLS Program costs are covered for participants including: travel to and from the student's U.S. home city and program location, mandatory Washington, D.C. pre-departure orientation, applicable visa fees, room, board, group-based intensive language instruction, program-sponsored travel within country, and all entrance fees for CLS Program cultural enhancement activities. Note: U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship.

Application: On-line application is now available.

Deadline to Apply: On-line application must be submitted by Friday, November 14, 2008.

www.CLScholarship.org

Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers

The Hearst compeitions are for Journalists in various areas.  You get money & it looks great on your resume.  Participation is open to Journalism students.  The program this year offers a total of $550,000. 

These are the areas:

WRITING COMPETITIONS:

Feature Writing
deadline to apply Oct. 28

Editorials 
deadline Dec. 2

In-Depth Writing
deadline Jan. 6

Sports Writing
deadline Feb. 

Personality/Profile Writing
deadline March 3

Spot News Writing
deadline March 31

PHOTOJOURNALISM COMPETITIONS:

Personality/Profile; Feature & 'Personal Vision"
deadline Nov. 3

News & Sports
deadline Jan. 20

Picture Story/series
deadline March 10

BROADCAST NEWS;

Features
deadline Nov 10

News
deadline Jan 26

MULTIMEDIA:

Multimedia
April 28

Diana has information or you can go to www.hearstawards.org.  For the writing competitions, Sue Lockett John will review what you're submitting, so check with her.  (suej@u.washington.edu)

The Chips Quinn scholars program for journalists provides training & scholarships to college junior, senior, & recent graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in print/multimedia journalism.

Deadline Oct. 15, 2008

www.chipsquinn.org

or call Karen Catone 202-292-6271

Campus newspaper experience is strongly recommended. 

Internships are full-time.  Students must have a car.

Application forms are in 118 at Diana's desk.

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From one of our majors who did this, last summer - 

Becoming a Chips Quinn scholar is more than just receiving an internship;it is an entry into a tapped-in and well-connected fraternity of journalists, editors, and media persons. It is a program that focuses on shaking up the demographic make-up of newsrooms by promoting diversity inthe ranks of working reporters and editors. It is no secretthat opportunities in this industry can often be tied to who you know. 

The Chips Quinn program was created with the goal of promoting diversity innewsrooms by giving a leg up to individuals who otherwise might not have nepotistical connections. Becoming a Chipster can fast-track young journalists into decent reporting jobs in some major media markets. As John Quinn, former editor-in-chief of USA Today and the patriarch and founder of the Chips Quinn Scholars program is fond of saying: "Once you make it overt he wall, throw a line back over the wall so others can follow... and don't let the bastards get you down." 

Chips Quinn scholars recieve a paid internship (guaranteeing a salary of atleast $500 a week), a $500 housing stipend, a trip to Washington D.C. for the program's orientation, a trip to Vanderbilt University in Nashvillefor a week-long course in multimedia production, and a scholarship award of $1,000.

But though it sounds sappy, it's the people I met through the program that I appreciate the most. Scholars are placed in internships with newspapers such as the AustinAmerican Statesman, The Contra Costa Times, The Nashville Tennessean, as well as others.

Student Office Assistant
Department of Biostatistics
 
Immediate opening for a student office assistant in the Department of 
Biostatistics (in the School of Public Health & Community Medicine). Duties 
include:
 
** Assist the Student Services Counselor with data entry, word processing, 
filing, on campus errands, and photocopying
 
** Event preparation
 
** Answer phones
 
** Provide clerical support to other Biostatistics staff members as requested
 
** Other miscellaneous duties as required.
 
 
This position requires approx 12 - 15 hours per week.
 
Starting salary: $8.50/hour
 
Qualifications:
 
** Proficient in MS office (Access, Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint)
** Superior web skills
** Thorough, responsible; attention to detail
** Strong organizational skills
** Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 
 
Requirements:
 
** Matriculated UW student
 
 
To apply, send resume to Renee Albert, Student Services Counselor, 
rca@u.washington.edu. Contact Renee at 616-6734 with questions.

Awards & Eligibility


The University of Washington’s Office of International Programs &
Exchanges (IPE) offers scholarships to UW undergraduate students for
foreign study. These merit-based $2,000 scholarships are allocated to
provide support for program and travel expenses.

To be eligible to receive an IPE scholarship you must be concurrently
enrolled through International Programs and Exchanges as a matriculated
undergraduate student at the UW.

Scholarship Selection


The IPE Scholarship Committee will award students with the greatest
potential to advance in their development as a global citizen.

Application Procedure


To be considered, please turn in a complete application to the IPE by the
appropriate deadline.

Please note that incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

    Complete Application Checklist:


? IPE Scholarship Application

? IPE Essays (2 required)

? A current UW transcript, unofficial or official

http://www.ipe.washington.edu/forms/IPEScholarship.pdf

The Associated Press Sports Editors are sponsoring four $1,500 scholarship
for collegiate sports journalists.

 APSE, a national organization of sports editors, is awarding four
scholarships to help motivate talented students to pursue a career in
sports journalism. Collegiate sports journalists entering their sophomore,
junior or senior years are eligible for the scholarship which will awarded
based on the students' journalistic work, their academic record, financial
need, and geography. The scholarships will be awarded to students from four
different regions of the United States. The winners will be chosen by the
APSE scholarship committee, which is chaired by Joe Sullivan, sports editor
of the Boston Globe and includes editors from all sections of the United
States.

 Please have them include the following information in their letter of
application:

 - Personal: Name, address, age, phone number.

 - Academic: A copy of the student's collegiate grades.

 - Financial: A brief rundown of the student's financial situation, with
regards to how he/she plans to pay for tuition and copies of any pertinent
records including the copies of the FAFSA form EFC and family’s income tax
return.

 - Letters of recommendation: One or more from teachers/employers.

- Five examples of sports journalism (usually stories but could also be
sections the student has edited).

 - Finalists may be contacted for an interview .

 Mail information to:

 APSE Scholarship
 c/o Joe Sullivan, Sports Editor
 Boston Globe
 135 Morrissey Blvd.
 Boston, MA 02205-2845

 Deadline for applications is June 1. For more information contact Joe
Sullivan at the Boston Globe 617-929-2845, jtsullivan@globe.com

*Earn up to $2,362.50 in scholarships for service!*

*Students in Service *is a program offered through the Carlson Leadership &
Public Service Center and funded by Americorps to award students participating
in civic service money for their college education.

There are three *terms of service* you can choose from:

*300 hours* over the course of 1 year=*$1000*

*450 hours* over the course of 1 year=*$1500*

*900 hours* over the course of 2 years=*$2,362.50*

Interested students can visit
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/studentsinservice to get more information
about enrolling in Students in Service and attending an in-person orientation at
the Carlson Center in Mary Gates Hall 120.

Hope to see you there!

| Students in Service
| Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
| 120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
| University of Washington
| Seattle, WA 98195-2803
| 206.616.2885
| 206.616.4389 fax
| http://depts.washington.edu/leader**

The deadline is quickly approaching for the annual Northwest Journalists
of Color scholarship.  

NJC is offering scholarships of up to $2,500 to Washington state college and high students considering a career in journalism. 

Applications must be postmarked by May 1. Please note that as of April
18, the contact for the scholarship has changed to Nicole Tsong, The
Seattle Times.

Send completed applications to:

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Nicole Tsong
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111

Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,

Nicole Tsong
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The Northwest Journalists of Color is offering scholarships of up to $2,500 to Washington state college and high students considering a career in journalism.

NJC is an alliance of working journalists who are committed to newsroom diversity. We aim to encourage students of color to pursue careers in journalism by offering the financial assistance and professional guidance they’ll need to find a job.

A panel of professional Seattle journalists will select scholarship winners based on journalistic ability, dedication to the field and financial need. There is no requirement the applicant be a minority.

Scholarship recipients are linked to a network of journalists who support the NJC mission. We will also connect scholarship winners to a mentor who is selected based on the recipient's interests and career goals. 

Please help us to identify those college and high school students who are interested in becoming an NJC Scholar. The scholarship is open to all Washington state college and high school students, as well as Washington residents attending out-of-state colleges. 

Attached is an application with additional details on how to apply for the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2008 and students will be notified by June if they have been selected. 

Please send completed applications to:

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Nicole Tsong 
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111

For more information, see www.aajaseattle.org or email me at ntsong@seattletimes.com. 
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	MAIL TO:	NJC Scholarship
c/o Nicole Tsong
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111

			
 


APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2008
Please print or type legibly. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2008. Keep a copy of this application for your own files. Refer to the back of this application for additional requirements.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name ____________________________________________________________________  Gender _______________________________

Ethnicity ____________________________________________________________________  Date of Birth _________________________

Home or Permanent Address ________________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________  State ____________________  Zip __________________________

Current School  __________________________________________________  Major(s) _________________________________________

G.P.A. ________________________________________________________   Expected Graduation Date ___________________________

Campus Address  _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________  State ____________________   Zip _________________________
 
Telephone______________________  Cell Phone ________________________   E-mail ________________________________________

Scholarship winners will be notified mid-May 2008. Where should we contact you?     _________ Campus  _________Home Address

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

School	
Location	
Dates Attended	
Major & Degree

High School			

College			

College			

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What professional organizations do you belong to? _______________________________________________________________________

What school will you attend in 2008-2009?  _____________________________________________________________________________

Community or civic projects; other information   __________________________________________________________________________

How did you learn of this scholarship? (Poster, professor, previous scholar?)  __________________________________________________

I certify that all materials I’ve submitted are my own and that all statements in this application are truthful. I also affirm that I intend to pursue 
a career in journalism and that the awarding of any funds is contingent on my enrollment in the accredited institution on my application. If I 
selected for a scholarship, I will use the funds for my education. 


Signature	
Date


HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a Washington resident attending an accredited college or university this fall OR if you are a student attending a Washington state college or university OR if you are a senior at a Washington high school, you are eligible to apply.


APPLICATION MATERIALS
?	Two letters of recommendation from references who know you and your academic or journalistic work. Letters must be signed and sealed by the writer.
?	An official copy of your current transcript.
?	A current resume with education, media experience and extra curricular activities.
?	A written essay of 500 words stating why you want to be an NJC Scholar and why you want a career in journalism. Describe some of the challenges you foresee in this industry (personal or otherwise) and how you can contribute to the profession. Also, describe what influence, if any, your ethnic heritage might have on your perspective as a working journalist.
?	Statement of Financial need. Create a list of your projected college expenses for 2008-2009. Include tuition, books, room and board. List sources of educational funds, including contributions from your family, scholarships and income from your jobs, loans and gifts. Please note any special circumstances. 
?	Submit three samples of your best work and enclose five copies of each. If you are submitting visual or audio samples, please send your copies on CD or direct us to your online portfolio.
	APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 1, 2008

Applicants are eligible for up to $2,500 in scholarship money. 


PLEASE SEND MATERIALS TO:
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Nicole Tsong
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA  98111


SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION:
NJC will host an awards ceremony and reception for scholarship winners in early June. This event is held each year in Seattle and is an excellent opportunity for NJC Scholars to connect with media professionals. We will notify scholarship winners of the exact date and time of the event by mid-May. If selected, please plan to join us. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.


QUESTIONS?
For more information, email Nicole Tsong, NJC Scholarship Recruitment Chair, at: ntsong@seattletimes.com. 

Find the electronic version of this application online at www.aajaseattle.org. 

	The Northwest Journalists of Color is a non-profit umbrella group comprised of working journalists in print, broadcast, radio and online and includes the Seattle chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association, the Latino Media Association, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Native American Journalists Association.

Fisher Communications, Inc. has sought to attract minority students into
careers in broadcasting with annual scholarships.  Here is a link for
more information, eligibility, and the application procedure for our
broadcasting scholarship for minorities. 
http://www.fsci.com/scholarship.html

 

Attached is a copy of the application and expense income sheet that must
be submitted with the application packet items listed on our website. 

 

Application deadline has been extended to May 15th!

 

If you have any questions please e-mail Anita Bozanich
(abozanich@fsci.com) or Marne Garcia (mgarcia@fsci.com).

 

Fisher Communications, Inc. operates 13 full power and 8 low power
television and 8 radio stations in the Northwest.

 

Regards,

Anita Bozanich 

Anita Bozanich
HR Assistant 
KOMO TV 4 - Fisher Radio Seattle 
140 - 4th Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109
Fax: 206-404-4155

 

We are pleased to announce that the Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship
application process for Spring Quarter is now online!  Students will be
able to submit their applications and check their statuses
online throughout the review process.  All Mary Gates scholarship
application processes will be available online in Autumn 2008.
 
The spring quarter Leadership Scholarship application deadline is Monday,
April 14, 5pm.  We would like your help in conveying to students that the
Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships can help them deepen their thinking
about leadership and allow them to invest more time in their passions,
activism, and campus or community leadership.
 
To help students develop their ideas and pursue an application when the
timing is right, our staff is available!  Here are a few opportunities
coming up:
 
General information session:
Monday, April 7, 11:30-12:30, 120 MGH
 
Conversation with a current Mary Gates Scholar and staff:
Wednesday, April 9, 2:30-3:30, 171 MGH
 
Office hours with staff:
Monday, April 7, 1-2:00 and 4-5:00, 120 MGH
Wednesday, April 9, 3:30-5:00, 120 MGH
Thursday, April 10, 2-4:00, 120 MGH
 
Scholarship information, eligibility requirements and application
instructions are on our website at
www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/leadership
 
Thank you for passing along the information.
 
Jodene Davis
 
......................................................
Mary Gates Endowment for Students
Center for Experiential Learning
120 Mary Gates Hall
(206) 616-3925
mgates@u.washington.edu
 

A reminder that the Northwest Journalists of Color is offering
scholarships of up to $2,500 to Washington state college and high
students considering a career in journalism. Attached is an application
for the 2008 Scholarship and a letter with more information about the
scholarship.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1. Please send completed
applications to:
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Karen Johnson
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111

Sincerely,
Karen Johnson


_________________________________
Karen Johnson
The Seattle Times
Reporter
phone: 253-234-8605
fax: 206-493-0948
mobile: 206-571-9666

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The Northwest Journalists of Color is offering scholarships of up to $2,500 to Washington state college and high students considering a career in journalism.

NJC is an alliance of working journalists who are committed to newsroom diversity. We aim to encourage students of color to pursue careers in journalism by offering the financial assistance and professional guidance they’ll need to find a job.

A panel of professional Seattle journalists will select scholarship winners based on journalistic ability, dedication to the field and financial need. There is no requirement the applicant be a minority.

Scholarship recipients are linked to a network of journalists who support the NJC mission. We will also connect scholarship winners to a mentor who is selected based on the recipient's interests and career goals. 

Please help us to identify those college and high school students who are interested in becoming an NJC Scholar. The scholarship is open to all Washington state college and high school students, as well as Washington residents attending out-of-state colleges. 

Attached is an application with additional details on how to apply for the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2008 and students will be notified by June if they have been selected. 

Please send completed applications to:

Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Karen Johnson 
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111

For more information, see www.aajaseattle.org or email me at karenjohnson@seattletimes.com. 

April 14 deadline date (postmarked)

Larry Whiteside Scholarship

Number of Awards Available: 1
Amount of the Award: $2,500
Eligibility Criteria
The Larry Whiteside Scholarship will be awarded to an enrolled college
student who is pursuing a career in sports journalism. The student must
demonstrate commitment to this field by working for a campus or off
campus media outlet. The winner will be given $2,500 and be honored at
the Pioneers Reception at the UNITY Convention.

Competition for the scholarship is open to any NABJ student member who
is currently attending an accredited four-year university. Students must
be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student who:


*	Pursuing a career in sports journalism
*	Maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA

Additional Criteria


*	To be considered and to receive a scholarship, all applicants
must be a member of NABJ
*	Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not eligible
*	All grants are awarded directly to the recipients college or
university

Larry Whiteside broke both barriers and stories as a baseball writer for
the Boston Globe. He was also the first African-American beat writer in
the Globe sports department, teaming with Peter Gammons to cover the Red
Sox in the 1970s, when the Globe had both morning and evening editions.
In August Whiteside will be honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Scholarships will be awarded upon proof of enrollment. The winner will
be honored at the Pioneers Reception at the UNITY '08 Convention.


	Gregory Lee
	Senior Assistant Sports Editor
	The Boston Globe
	glee@globe.com
	NABJ Treasurer
	NABJ Sports Task Force Chair
	617-506-1275 home
	240-350-5912 cell
	617-929-2840 office
	AOL Screen Name: gleejr9472

Three UW Fulbright Scholarship information sessions have been scheduled:

 

Tuesday, April 22, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
389 Mary Gates Hall, Third Floor Auditorium

 
Wednesday, May 14, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
389 Mary Gates Hall, Third Floor Auditorium
 
Friday, August 29, 2008 (time and place TBD)
 

Please RSVP at:
http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305.



 

These are opportunities for students interested in applying for the
Fulbright Program to receive information about the application process
and to have questions answered by UW faculty and scholarship/fellowship
advising staff that have been involved in the Fulbright process. The
August session will be presented by representatives from the national
Fulbright office to provide information to students in the process of
completing their applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain
valuable information directly from the source and should not be missed!
 
The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students is the largest U.S. international
exchange program offering opportunities for U.S. students to undertake
international graduate study, advanced research and teaching in
elementary and secondary schools worldwide. The program selects more than
1,500 candidates to receive a Fulbright grant each year to go overseas
and operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Grants are available
in all fields of study.

 

To be eligible, a student must be:

1)      A U.S. citizen,

·        International students interested in the Fulbright Program must
apply through the binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S.
Embassies. These offices process all Foreign Student Program
applications. The following link provides additional information:
http://www.foreign.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.

2)      A graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master’s or
doctoral degree candidate, or a young professional or artist,

3)      Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad, and

4)      In good health.

 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Bio for Carolyn J. Harris

Music defines much of my life.  It’s in the Harris genes.  Most of my family sing or play an instrument, some by ear, some with training, always for fun.  (The tone-deaf members are a great audience!)  You could say I’m genetically wired for tunes.

Early on, I took piano lessons and joined school choruses and church choirs.  Fifty-plus years later I’m still singing.  Thanks to my parents and where we lived, I learned to appreciate music of all kinds.  That from the Scottish highlands still resonates within me all these years after hearing that first “love-it-or-hate-it” whirl of the bagpipes.

I grew up in Queens, New York, so family trips into the “City” (yes, there was one before Seattle!) were routine and frequent to hear the symphony or the opera, see the ballet or go to a museum.  We eventually moved to the “country” (on the New York-Connecticut border) where we found Scottish music and activities abundant.

The lower Connecticut area was fortunate to have a family who annually opened their estate to one of the largest Scottish Gatherings in the northeast.  For years my family attended over the July 4th weekend, and it was there I first experienced the soul-stirring sound of the pipes.  A schoolmate was a Scottish dancing champion, encouraged I imagine by her grandfather, Archibald MacLeish.  There was a thriving curling club, which my father loved, just 20 minutes from our house.  And still tucked in my bookshelves is a volume from childhood, Jane Porter’s The Scottish Chiefs, memorably illustrated by N. C. Wyeth.

This book was one of the classics my two sons read growing up in Connecticut, where the younger Bill, a nurse, still lives with his wife and two daughters.  Jim, his older brother, is a physician’s assistant in Florida, and he and his wife have two sons.  The rest of my immediate family, my parents and my sister and her family, all live back east as well.  Our neighbors and friends—including all of you, of course—have become my surrogate family.

Like many women I worked, both back east and in California.  Before retiring, my positions were in advertising, marketing and public relations, and in high-tech, early on as an executive administrative assistant, then later as a buyer in industry.  To prove it, you can see one of my “modeling” jobs in Business Week if you have an ancient copy around somewhere.  The issue featured the latest leading edge technology, infrared, and there I am in side-by-side photos, a portrait and a multi-hued thermogram (a “temperature” picture).  What a perk in high tech that was!  State-of-the-art technology is where I stayed throughout my purchasing career, where I supported R&D and manufacturing of such commodities as semiconductors, microscopes, and chemical assay and medical equipment.

What “leisure” time there was focused often—and still does—on music but also included working on various church boards, volunteering, writing and reading.  These days there seems less extra time than when we worked!  How did we ever get everything done?

So now, after I’d had a family, worked, built a couple of houses, been divorced and widowed, moved across the country, become a grandmother, I thought retirement would be “ordinary” and “quiet.”  Instead, I experienced new words like “downsizing,” “frequent flier miles” and “it’s a braw bricht minlicht nicht the nicht.”  But I was not prepared for my ultimate Scottish experience, my loving partner in life, my most unexpected blessing—Art!  He’s certainly had his own adventures our life together.


Bio for Art Henderson

Art, as we know him, was born in Manchester (England, tsk, tsk, tsk !!!) and named Noel Arthur Henderson. He hopes that the Scots will forgive this, but he had to be near his mother at that time. His home, prior to coming to the USA, was in Dundee, Scotland, and life involved Church, Scouting, Boys Brigade, Youth Groups, Rugby, Football, Bicycle Racing and Farming (part-time). He enjoyed camping and fishing, then taught Phys. Ed. in the youth organizations, and latterly worked at Timex. His present hobbies are limited to travel, fishing and treasure hunting, but he is still listening for that “cache” sound .

Leaving school at age 14, he embarked on an Engineering Prep. course and was fortunate to be selected for a five-year apprenticeship in the Textile and Machine Tool Industry. The Company was to pay part of his education expenses that could not have been met otherwise. This experience taught him the importance of mutual respect, commitment and accountability, that are still part of his everyday life. 

Playing local football for many years he developed a love for the game that continues today (thanks to Fox Soccer Channel) and he subsequently refereed professionally in Europe and here in the USA.

Two years spent in Germany with the Royal Air Force (occupation forces) were followed by more mechanical and electrical engineering studies, and resultant Membership in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London. This provided the key to a visa, and in January 1963 he became part of the “Brain Drain”, headed for USA and Silicon Valley to study electronics.

After being in this country for only a short time, he discovered that his name (Noel) indicated he came “in season” once-a-year (which is why he started to use his middle name!). Then (for some reason) his employer (FMC Corp.) “suggested” that he become a member of the Toastmasters International Club meeting at the company, which “would assist in clarification of communications”. Bah Humbug!!! Since it was not too bad an idea, he spent over 30 years in Toastmasters, becoming District Four Governor for the San Francisco/Salinas district (one of the largest of 65 throughout the world). As a volunteer he was four years on the American Cancer Society Board of Directors, coordinated their speakers’ bureau and was a public education speaker for over 30 years, receiving a “Volunteer of the Year” award. 

He continued his church activity, becoming Moderator in his San Jose Congregational Church and Vice-Moderator for Northern California. His three sons and one daughter (Scots) have all benefited greatly from being in the USA, and he has a wonderful relationship (over 40 years now) with his three step-children, one of whom (Carol Murphy) teaches at Bellevue Christian school in Woodinville and lives ten minutes walk away in Trilogy at Redmond Ridge.

Prior to the death of his wife, Audrey, early in 2002, both of our families were members of Cambrian Park United Methodist Church in San Jose, California. Art and I were both widowed and assisted each other with settling estates and house sales, and now we are sharing life together in a new environment. We are so pleased to be part of this group and love the fellowship we’ve experienced.

Please see attached for complete posting.

Applications are now open for the Washington News Council's Dick Larsen and Herb Robinson Scholarships. 

deadline: April 15, 2008

Contact us:
P.O. Box 3672
Seattle, WA 98124
Phone: 206-262-9793

Fax: 206-464-7902

info@wanewscouncil.org
http://www.wanewscouncil.org/

DICK LARSEN & HERB ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIPS
The Washington News Council is accepting applications for two $2,000 scholarships to be awarded
in 2008 to Washington state students planning careers in communications:
• The Dick Larsen Scholarship will go to a graduate of a Washington high school currently
enrolled in a four-year public or private college/university in this state.
• The Herb Robinson Scholarship will go to a graduating Washington high-school senior
who is entering a four-year public or private college/university in this state.
The scholarship program is open to students with a serious interest in communications – journalism,
public relations, politics, or a related field. Awards will be based on scholastic achievement,
financial need, and the quality of a written essay. To be eligible, you must have demonstrated
potential in the field of communications, and a clear need for financial assistance. (For an
application form, see www.wanewscouncil.org.)
Dick Larsen, who died in April 2001, was one of the most respected political reporters in
Washington state. He served for more than 20 years as political writer, editorial columnist and
associate editor at The Seattle Times, and later wrote a column for the Eastside Journal. He also
worked in politics and public relations, and was also an accomplished illustrator/cartoonist.
Herb Robinson, who died in October 2003, was among the state’s most respected print and
broadcast journalists. He was editorial-page editor at The Seattle Times for 12 years and a member
of the editorial board for more than 20 years. He was previously news director at KOMO-TV, where
he started and anchored its first news broadcast program.
We offer these scholarships to honor the high standards of fairness, accuracy and balance in
journalism and communications that Dick and Herb achieved throughout their careers.
To apply, you must submit a completed application form, two letters of reference, a school
transcript, and three samples of your work. Send all application materials to:
Scholarship Committee
Washington News Council
P.O. Box 3672
Seattle WA 98124-3672
All materials must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2008. The Scholarship Committee may
interview finalists and/or speak with references. Winners will be notified in May 2008. If you have
any questions, please call the WNC office at 206-262-9793

Applications are now being accepted for the Bobbi McCallum Memorial
Scholarship, administered by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Seattle Foundation.

The $1,000 scholarship is given annually to a college woman majoring in
communications.  She must attend a Washington State school and be a college
junior or senior in the summer or fall of 2008. Graduating community college
students transferring to four-year schools are also eligible.

deadline to apply is March 31

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/facts/mccallum.shtml

please see attachment

The Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) is searching for
a T-shirt design that best embodies what it means to attend the University of
Washington. UW has a rich tradition in student involvement, academics,
athletics, and so much more; so there’s no shortage of ideas. The selected
design will be featured on the 2008 Husky Tee, proceeds of which will be used to
help provide support for students confronted with emergency situations. The
Husky Tee will be sold at the University Bookstore, their website, and various
UW events.

The selected designer will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for spring quarter by
the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life, the Office of the Vice Provost
for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President for
Minority Affairs. The competition is open to all UW students – undergraduate,
graduate, and professional.

Designs must be submitted by Thursday, April 10th at 5pm. Designs can be
submitted electronically to huskytee@u.washington.edu with the subject line
HUSKY TEE 2008, or in person at the ASUW office, located in HUB 104C. Students
may submit multiple designs. Please consider the following for submissions:

•	Design is needed for the front only
•	Design may use up to four colors, however 2-3 is recommended
•	T-shirt Color recommendations
•	Design must be sized to fit on a t-shirt and high-resolution (300dpi or
above)
•	Must be in .jpeg or .pdf or .bmp format
•	All designs must be accompanied by your name, UW Student ID #, a UW email
address, and a phone number

The winner will be selected by Friday, April 18, 2008. The inaugural Husky Tee
will be unveiled at the UW Alumni Association’s Washington Weekend (April 24th
– 26th).

Special thanks to the Student Activities Office, Student Activities and Union
Facilities, the UW Alumni Association, the University Bookstore, the UW Office
of Development, the Graduate and Professional Student Senate, the Office of the
Vice Provost for Student Life, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate
Academic Affairs, the Office of the Vice President for Minority Affairs, and
every individual who has helped with this process.


Rob Barnum-Reece
ASUW Director of Operations
Associated Students of the University of Washington

The Northwest Journalists of Color is offering scholarships of up to
$2,500 to Washington state college and high students considering a career
in journalism. Attached is an application for the 2008 Scholarship and a
letter with more information about the scholarship.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1. Please send completed
applications to:
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship
c/o Karen Johnson
The Seattle Times
P.O. Box 70
Seattle, WA 98111

Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship

Awarded by the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America

A $2,500 tuition award for a minority student pursuing a public relations career
Applications must be postmarked by April 11.2008

Overview and Criteria
Overview
This scholarship was established in 1992 in memory of Horace and Susie Revels
Cayton. At the turn of the century, the Revels were editors of a popular political
newspaper, The Seattle Republican. In later life, after publishing Cayton's Weekly, the
couple turned their publishing expertise into a public relations business and were
likely Seattle's first minority public relations practitioners. Each year the chapter seeks
to recognize a minority student from Washington who demonstrates academic
achievement, a desire to practice public relations and financial need.
Criteria
• Minority status – African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino American,
Native American, Pacific Islander
• Interest and aptitude in public relations demonstrated by courses taken, activities
and/or internships
• Full-time sophomore or junior in the 2006-2007 academic year pursuing a career
in public relations who will be a full-time junior or senior during the 2007-2008
academic year at a Washington state college or university (Washington state
students attending college out-of-state also may apply if they graduated from a
Washington high school or a parent currently lives in Washington state yearround.)
• Academic achievement
• Financial need (FAFSA not required)
• Have overcome barriers in pursuit of personal or academic goals
Applicants must include a certified college transcript with the application. (Allow two
weeks for universities to process transcripts.) Scholarship funds will be paid to the
appropriate university department and credited to the recipient. See attached
application form for more information.
Take special care to review your application to assure it is complete and error free.
Your application will be reviewed by public relations professionals and will be held to a
high professional standard. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
For more information, contact Diane Bevins,
PRSA Puget Sound Chapter, 206-623-8632, or prsascholarship@asi-seattle.net
January 29, 2007 Page 1 of 2
Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship
Awarded by the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
A $2,500 tuition award for minority students pursuing a public relations career
Applications must be postmarked by April 17, 2007.
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address at school _____________________________________________________
City __________________ State ____ Zip __________ Phone __________________
Permanent address (if different from above) _________________________________
City __________________ State ____ Zip __________ Phone __________________
E-mail address _______________________________________________________
College now attending _________________________________ GPA ____________
Class standing fall 2007 (circle one) Junior Senior
College attending fall 2007 ______________________________________________
Declared major________________________________________________________
Ethnicity/cultural background ____________________________________________
I am a minority student pursuing a career in public relations. I certify all
information supplied as part of this application is true and correct.
______________________________ ______________________
Applicant’s signature Date
Submit application and required attachments detailed on the following page to:
Diane Bevins
PRSA Puget Sound
1006 Industry Drive
Seattle, WA 98188-4801
For more information, contact Diane Bevins,
PRSA Puget Sound Chapter, 206-623-8632, or prsascholarship@asi-seattle.net
January 29, 2007 Page 2 of 2
Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship
Applications must be postmarked by April 17, 2007.
For evaluation team only
Required Attachments Possible
Points
Complete:
Yes/No
Points
Awarded
1. Describe your career goals and what skills are most important
to a public relations career. Attach answer on a separate
sheet of paper. Keep answer to 300 words.
15
2. Describe your activities in communications in class, on
campus, in the community or during internships. Provide three
samples from that work and include an explanation of your
role in creating the samples. If you were not involved in any
extracurricular public relations activities, explain why. Attach
answer on a separate sheet of paper. Keep answer to 300
words.
15
3. Attach three samples of public relations materials. These may
include a communication plan, news release, article, brochure,
poster, event program, invitation, presentation, Web page,
correspondence and similar materials from intern, volunteer or
class projects.
Included in
points
above
4. What is the value of public relations to an organization? Attach
answer on a separate sheet of paper. Keep answer to 300
words.
10
5. Describe any barriers – financial or otherwise – you have
encountered in pursuing your academic or personal goals and
how you have addressed them. How would this scholarship
help you achieve your goals? Attach answer on a separate
sheet of paper. Keep answer to 300 words.
15
6. Discuss your heritage. How has your cultural background
and/or the discrimination you may have experienced impacted
you? Attach answer on a separate sheet of paper. Keep
answer to 300 words.
15
7. Attach a certified original transcript showing all post-high
school courses, grades and cumulative GPA. (Allow two
weeks for universities to process transcript requests.)
15
8. Attach two or more letters of recommendation from a faculty
member, counselor, employer, internship sponsor, community
leader or member of the clergy. At least one letter must
address aptitude and/or accomplishments in public relations.
Include phone numbers for the authors of the letters. (Use of
PRSA recommendation form is optional. Letter mailed directly
to PRSA will also be accepted.)
15
TOTAL 100
For more information, contact Diane Bevins,
PRSA Puget Sound Chapter, 206-623-8632, or prsascholarship@asi-seattle.net
January 29, 2007
Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship
This form is optional; original letters of recommendation will also be accepted.
Faculty members, counselors, employers, internship sponsors, community leaders
and members of the clergy are invited to use this form in recommending a student for
the Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship for minority students pursuing a
public relations career.
Name of person making recommendation ___________________________________
Signature _________________________________________________________
Title/Affiliation__________________________Phone number________________
Name of student_______________________________________________________
College student is now attending _______________________________________
Class standing of student for fall 2007 (circle one) Junior Senior
College student is attending in fall 2007 _________________________________
On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following:
1. What has been your experience with this student?
2. Describe this student’s academic qualifications and accomplishments, if known.
3. Describe this student’s public relations aptitude and/or accomplishments, if
known.
4. Describe how you think this student will contribute to the profession of public
relations.
5. Please add any other comments you would like to share about this student.

Please return your completed recommendation to the student or mail by
April 11, 2008, directly to:
Diane Bevins
PRSA Puget Sound
1006 Industry Drive
Seattle, WA 98188-4801

Public Relations Society of America: Sally Heet Memorial Scholarship
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Deadline april 11, 2008

Requirements:  

Full-time sophomore or junior student who will be a junior or senior at the beginning of the next academic year 
Pursuing a career in public relations 
Demonstrated aptitude in public relations and related courses, activities and/or internships 
Academic achievement 

Award Amount:
 
 $2,500 
Deadline:
 April 11, 2008
  
ATTENTION: Web pages are edited regularly to reflect new deadlines and/or information. 
An old deadline will appear on any given web page for which we have not received new information.
 
 
Contact:  Diane Bevins, Administrator
PRSA Puget Sound 
1006 Industry Drive 
P.O. Box 58530
Seattle, WA 98138 
Tel: 206-623-8632
 
E-mail: prsascholarship@asi-seattle.net 
 
Web site:   http://www.prsapugetsound.org/heet.html 

Additional information and application form are available at the above web site.  

The Seattle Association of Black Journalists is pleased to offer scholarships for African-American students in the state of Washington who are interested in careers in print, broadcast or photojournalism.  This is made possible through the Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship, administered by the Seattle Foundation.

Awards are based on scholastic achievement, financial need, community service and a commitment to a career in journalism. (Scholarships have ranged from $500 to $5,000.) Awards can be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.  To be eligible, the student must be a high school senior or an undergraduate living in the state of Washington, or a former recipient who is reapplying.  To apply, the student needs to submit a completed application, two reference letters and a school transcript.  The transcript must be official, and must be sent directly from the school to the scholarship committee.

Applications and all materials submitted must be postmarked no later than March 31.   The scholarship winner(s) will be notified in May.  

Applications can be obtained on line at www.sabjonline.org


P.O. Box 28730
Seattle 98118
info@sabjonline.org

 

The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Washington is pleased toannounce its 2008-2009 academic scholarships and travel grants program. Theapplication deadline for both is Friday, April 4. 

Jennifer Cohen 
Assistant Director Jewish Studies Program 
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies 
Box 353650 University of Washington 
Seattle, WA 98195-3650 206.543.0138 
www.jsis.washington.edu/jewish/  

Deadline: APRIL 4, 2008
The four Scholarship opportunities in Jewish Studies ($2,500 each) are intended to
encourage and recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who include
coursework or research in Jewish studies at the University of Washington as a significant
part of their academic program. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled at
the University of Washington and are expected to pursue such work during the 2008-
2009 academic year. Scholarship award recipients are asked to submit a brief report at
the end of the academic year to the Jewish Studies Program and are strongly encouraged
to attend the annual Awards and Recognition Reception in the spring.
Applications consist of the following:
· A 1-2 page statement of the student’s academic plans
· An official transcript
· Two letters of recommendation from UW faculty
· A cover sheet with name, student number, phone number, postal and e-mail
addresses


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Invites Travel Grant Applications
Study Abroad!
Deadline: APRIL 4, 2008
The Jewish Studies Program is pleased to offer three Travel Grant opportunities ($1,500 each)
to currently enrolled University of Washington undergraduate and graduate students who plan
to study abroad at an institution of higher learning or approved study-abroad program during
summer 2008 and/or the 2008/2009 academic year as part of their coursework or research in
Jewish studies. Travel Grant award recipients are asked to write a brief report to the Jewish
Studies Program about their study abroad experience and are strongly

SPJ Scholarship Deadline:  Monday, March 3

The deadline for the Society of Professional Journalists' annual
scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year is March 3. Attached is more
information about the program. Information also is available at:
www.spjwash.org  .
Please help us spread the word about this scholarship program.

Sharon Salyer

Scholarship Chair

Western Washington Pro Chapter, SPJ

spjscholarships@gmail.com 

This e-mail was sent to you by SPJ, Western Washington Pro Chapter. To
learn more, visit http://www.spjwash.org or http://www.spj.org.

I am contacting you to let you know that the application for the 2008
AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard Union Scholars Program is now open.  The American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the United
Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Harvard University are in partnership for
the AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard Union Scholars Program.  This program is for
students of color who are in their sophomore or junior year at a four
year college or university and interested in pursuing a career in social
justice.  Participants are paired with a mentor on an AFSCME organizing
campaign for 10 weeks and receive hands on experience in the labor
movement.  Students can expect to learn how to:  organize workers by
visiting them at home and phone banking, help with campaign based
research, political action and any other necessary aspect of the
campaign.  During their time in the program we cover all travel expenses
to and from their host site as well as to Harvard for an orientation or
debrief.  We cover housing and rental car if needed.  Students will
receive a stipend of $4000 and if participants successfully complete the
program, a need based scholarship awarded through UNCF of up to $5000.

 

Please pass this information onto any student that you think would be
interested.  The deadline is February 28th, next Friday.  There is a
slight grace period to get transcripts in.  If you know of students who
have already applied please remind them to complete their application if
they haven’t done so.

                                                                                
            

For more information visit www.afscme.org and go to the Become an
Organizer section or www.uncf.org.

 

Thank you,

 
Philip Allen

Education Coordinator

Education Dept, AFSCME

202-429-1025

202-429-5088 (fax)

In the past three years Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)
awarded nearly $40,000 in college scholarships to budding outdoors
journalists. Last year, the first-place award for a graduate student was
nearly $4,000, and $3,000 for an undergrad.


Your students may be eligible for Bodie McDowell Scholarships, and the
deadline to apply is fast approaching.

OWAA, a professional nonprofit organization comprised of 1,300 professional
outdoor communicators, is the Voice of the Outdoors. Our members are
writers, photographers, videographers, newspaper columnists, editors and
broadcasters. Part of our mission is to foster the next generation of
outdoor communicators therefore the reason for our awards program.

To learn more about OWAA's Bodie McDowell Scholarship and to download
applications, please have your students visit

http://www.owaa.org/scholarships.htm. See "Procedures" and "How to Apply" on
the right side of this Web page.

The application deadline is March 1, 2008.



Kevin Rhoades

OWAA Executive Director

Robin Giner 

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA/APPLICATION

Please click on the link that describes your current status. At the end of the scholarship criteria you will be prompted to click on a link to print the application form. Please read the scholarship criteria carefully before submitting your application.

Undergraduate Students

Scholarship Criteria for Undergraduates

Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American/Alaska Native.

Applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.

Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and what steps he/she will take to increase the lack of ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.

Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)

Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)

Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a college professor or internship advisor.

If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.

Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.

Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcript from his/her college/university or have an official transcript sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.

Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. Applications postmarked February 29, 2008 or later will NOT be accepted!

If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION’s career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.

Click one of the following links to download and print the application form formatted for Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2008 Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Graduate students

Graduate student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American/Alaska Native.Applicant must be a full-time student at a college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association. Graduate applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in public relations, marketing or advertising.Applicant must have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS left to complete his/her Master’s degree.Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and why he/she feels it is important to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining graduate school and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a professor or internship advisor.

If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.

Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.

Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcripts from his/her college/university or have official transcripts sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.

Applicant must show proof of acceptance to graduate school if not currently enrolled.

Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. Applications postmarked February 29, 2008 or later will NOT be accepted!

If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION’s career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.

http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3

For students who are participating in a study abroad,
service/leadership program or an unpaid research or internships during
the summer of 2008.
 

________________________________________________________________
University of Washington Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship
Campus Deadline Date:  Friday, February 29, 2008
Award Amount:  $2000-2500
 
Sponsored by the University of Washington Alumni Class of 1954 in honor
of their 50th Class Reunion, the Class of 1954 Achievement Scholarship
will be awarded to outstanding students at the University of Washington
(UW) who, by their achievements and goals, enrich society and
themselves.  Scholarships are awarded to current UW juniors and seniors
on the basis of academic merit and extra-curricular activities.  Funding
may be used to support activities engaged in during the Summer of 2008.
 
Eligible students must be: 
    1)  Juniors and seniors as of autumn quarter 2007,
    2)  Have a 3.0 minimum grade point average,
    3)  Financial need as indicated by the Financial Aid Office, and
    4)  Able to demonstrate involvement in and relevance of
extra-curricular activities to their academic, career and/or professional
goals. 
         Activities can be research, internships, study abroad, service,
leadership or other experiential activities.
 
Additional information and application materials are available on
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/UWClassof1954
 
For additional information, please contact:
    Undergraduate Scholarship Office
    Center for Experiential Learning
    120 Mary Gates Hall
    scholarq@u.washington.edu
 
 
Mona   
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

http://www.ncidc.org/educ/scholindex.htm

For a sophomore or junior interested in pursuing a
career in Public Relation.   The Puget Sound Chapter of the Public
Relations Society of America awards two $2,500 scholarships every year to
a student who demonstrates achievement academically and professionally
(through their classwork and internships). 
The PRSA Puget Sound Scholarships

Each scholarship is $2,500.

The application deadline for the 2008-2009 school year is April 11, 2008.

The Sally Heet Memorial Scholarship

The Heet Scholarship, established in memory of active PRSA member Sally
Heet, is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student with
demonstrated aptitude in public relations and related courses, activities
and/or internships. This scholarship is awarded on merit.

PDF:
http://prsapugetsound.org/scholarship/2008_Heet_Scholarship_Application.pdf

The Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship

The Cayton Scholarship honors Horace and Susie Revels Cayton, two
influential African American journalists in Seattle from the early 20th
Century. This award is given to a minority student attending a Washington
state college or university or a Washington state resident attending
college elsewhere. This scholarship is awarded based on merit and need.

PDF:
http://prsapugetsound.org/scholarship/2008_Cayton_Scholarship_Application.pdf

More information about the PRSA Puget Sound scholarships can be found on
the PRSA web site: http://www.prsapugetsound.org/scholars.html

If you have any questions please email either:

Bev at beverly.j.holland@boeing.com or
Diane at the PRSA office, diane@asi-seattle.net.

Beverly J. Holland, APR
Chair, Scholarship Selection Committee
Puget Sound Chapter, PRSA

We are accepting applications for the Institute on Political Journalism
at Georgetown University. Please forward the announcement below to
students who may be interested in applying.

We award over one million dollars in scholarship funding annually and
preference is given to students who apply by our Priority Deadline of
January 25. The Final Application Deadline is February 25.

INSTITUTE ON POLITICAL JOURNALISM

June 7 - August 2, 2008

Georgetown University * Washington, DC

www.dcinternships.org/ipj





**ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PRIORITY DEADLINE OF JANUARY 25, 2008**

**SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE**



Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with
Georgetown University, the Institute combines journalism or
communications internships, courses for academic credit, career
development activities, site briefings and lectures led by working
journalists.



Students will be accepted in a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of
February 25, 2008. Students applying by the Priority Deadline of January
25, 2008 are given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions.



*         Internships - Competitive placements with top news and media
organizations

*         Classes - Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown
University

*         Housing - Furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.

*         Guest Lectures - With Washington's top print and broadcast
journalists

*         Site Briefings - At the White House Complex, State Department
and U.S. House of Representatives

*         Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring
and career building activities

*         Networking - Interaction other student journalists from around
of the world

*         Scholarships - Over half of all students receive full or
partial funding based on merit and financial need



For more information and an online application, please visit our website
www.dcinternships.org/ipj  or contact Andrea Calderon, Recruitment and
Admissions Assistant, at admissions@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.

The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship awards up to $50,000 a year for up to 6
years to college seniors or recent graduates with excellent academic
records and financial need to attend graduate or professional programs
beginning fall 2008.  The campus application process and additional
information about the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship are available at the
Undergraduate Scholarship Office website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/cookegraduate.
 
To be eligible, students must:
 *  Be a UW senior or recent UW graduate (since Spring 2003).
 *  Have a bachelor’s degree by the start of fall 2008.
 *  Have been accepted into a full-time graduate degree program at an
    accredited university to begin studies in fall 2008 or be accepted
    into such a program by the application deadline.
 *  Have unmet financial need.
 *  Not previously been nominated for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
    graduate scholarship.
 *  Plan to attend a full-time graduate or professional degree program at
    an accredited university in fall 2008. This must be the first
    graduate degree you have ever pursued.
 *  Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
 
Campus Application Deadline:  Tuesday, February 5, 2008
National Deadline:  Friday, March 14, 2008
 
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Information Sessions:
4:00-4:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008
2:00-2:50 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008
120 Mary Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning
 
Since financial need is a requirement, the first step in the campus
application process is to determine your financial eligibility. Please
complete the Parent Financial Information Forms available athttp://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=GrAppMat&_redi
r=296 and turn them in to the Undergraduate Scholarship Office. If
financially qualified to continue with the application, all completed
application materials must be turned in to the Undergraduate Scholarship
Office by the February 5 deadline.
 
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Robin Chang
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389

Are you a junior interested in pursuing graduate study in the arts,
humanities, or social sciences? If so, you may be eligible to apply for
the Beinecke Scholarship. This scholarship provides $32,000 for graduate
study to juniors of exceptional ability and achievement.
 
 To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
 *  Be a junior in the 2007-2008 school year. For the purposes of this
    scholarship, “junior” is defined as a fulltime student who expects to
    graduate between December 2008 and August 2009.
 *  Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national from American Samoa or the
    Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
 *  Demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic
    achievement, and personal promise during your undergraduate career. A
    University of Washington transcript is necessary; if you are a new
    transfer student to the University of Washington, you are not
    eligible for this award.
 *  Have a documented history of receiving need based financial aid
    during your undergraduate years.
 *  Plan to attend graduate school in the arts, humanities, or social
    sciences.
To learn more about this opportunity, please attend the Beinecke
Scholarship Information Session:
2:30-3:20 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2008
120 Mary Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning
   
Campus applications are due January 22, 2008. Applications and additional
information about the Beinecke Scholarship are available at the
undergraduate scholarship website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
 
Robin Chang
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-543-2603   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Leadership Scholarships

Students involved in activities or projects through which they are
practicing leadership and developing their abilities as leaders are great
candidates for Mary Gates Leadership Scholarships.  Students in formal
leadership positions and those acting behind the scenes should consider
the opportunity for additional support through these scholarships.
 
The winter quarter deadline is Tuesday, January 22 at 5pm.
Information sessions are scheduled for:

  Thursday, January 10, 3:30 to 4:30, 224 MGH
  Friday, January 11, 1:30 to 2:30, 171 MGH
  Monday, January 14, 1:30 to 2:30, 224 MGH

Research Scholarships
Researchers from all majors may apply for Mary Gates Research
Scholarships.  We are interested in supporting scholarly inquiry in all
disciplines and encourage students to attend an information session to
learn more about this opportunity.
 
The winter quarter deadline is Friday, January 25 at 5pm.
Information sessions are scheduled for:
  Thursday, January 10, 4:30 to 5:30, 224 MGH
  Friday, January 11, 2:30 to 3:30, 171 MGH
  Monday, January 14, 2:30 to 3:30, 224 MGH
 
Next opportunity to apply for a research scholarship:  autumn quarter
2008
  
Additional information about the Mary Gates Endowment for Students and
Mary Gates Scholars can be found on our website at
www.washington.edu/uaa/mge.  Our staff would also be happy to talk with
you about our programs.
 
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity
regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled
veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and
applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of
Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation
in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for
individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the
application process contact the department at 206-616-3925,
mgates@u.washington.edu or the Disability Resources for Students office
at least ten days in advance at 206-543-8924/V, 206-543-8925/TTY, or
e-mail uwdss@u.washington.edu.

Mary Gates Endowment for Students
Center for Experiential Learning
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Suite 120 Mary Gates Hall
mgates@u.washington.edu
206-616-3925

Jodene Davis 

NSEP Boren Scholarship Information Sessions
120 Mary Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning
    4:00-4:50 p.m.,  Tuesday, January 8, 2008
    4:00-4:50 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008
 
NSEP Boren Information Sessions provide students with essential
information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for
this competitive scholarship program.  Sessions will also contain
information about the campus application and interview process.   
The NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world
regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern
Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East).
The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are
excluded.  NSEP emphasizes the importance of language study as a major
component of the study abroad program. Study of a foreign language
appropriate to the identified country must be an integral part of each
proposal.  http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm  
 
Eligibility Students for the Boren Scholarship must be:
   *A U.S. citizen at the time of application.
   *A high school graduate, or have earned a GED, and are matriculated in
an undergraduate degree program in a U.S. post-secondary institution,
including universities, colleges and community colleges accredited by an
accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
   *Applying to engage in a study abroad experience in a country outside
of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand that meets home
institution standards.
   *Planning to use the scholarship for study abroad, and the study
abroad program ends before you graduate. Boren Scholarships are not for
study in the United States.
 
The 2008-2009 NSEP academic year covers study abroad during the summer
2008, fall 2008, and/or spring 2009. All eligible programs for 2008-2009
must begin on or after May 15, 2008.  NSEP promotes full academic year
study, and preference will be given to applications for a full academic
year. However, applicants may also apply for a semester program. 
Summer-only programs are limited to freshmen and sophomores, and science
and engineering majors, regardless of academic-class level. Applications
for summer-only programs will be considered only if the program is eight
(8) weeks or longer, and is designed as a language immersion program.
For purposes of eligibility, the freshman and sophomore academic year
includes the summer of 2008. Seniors may apply for NSEP assistance,
provided they will not graduate from their home institutions before or
during the period of study abroad.

The campus application and additional information about the NSEP
Boren Scholarship are available at the undergraduate scholarship website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/boren  
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Campus Application Deadline: January 18, 2008
National Application Deadline:  February 12, 2008
 
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/
 

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Information Sessions
120 Mary Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning
 
    4:00-4:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008
    2:00-2:50 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008

The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship awards up to $50,000 a year for up to 6
years to college seniors or recent graduates with excellent academic
records and financial need to attend graduate or professional programs
beginning fall 2008.  The campus application process and additional
information about the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship are available at the
undergraduate scholarship website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/cookegraduate 
 
To be eligible, students must:
    Be a UW senior or recent UW graduate,
    Have a bachelor's degree by the start of fall 2008,
    Begin graduate students in fall 2008, or be accepted into such a
program by the application deadline (must be the first graduate degree
they have pursued),
    Not be previously nominated for this scholarship,
    Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
 
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Important Dates
Campus Deadline Date:  Tuesday, February 5, 2008
National Deadline Date:  Friday, March 14, 2008

I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions.

Mona   
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

Beinecke Scholarship Information Sessions
120 Mary Gates Hall, Center for Experiential Learning
    1:30-2:20 p.m.,  Tuesday, January 8, 2008
    1:30-2:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008
    2:30-3:20 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2008
   
Are you a junior interested in pursuing graduate study in the arts,
humanities, or social sciences? If so, you may be eligible to apply for
The Beinecke Scholarship. This scholarship provides $32,000 for graduate
study to juniors of exceptional ability and achievement. Please see the
attachment to find out if you're eligible, and for upcoming campus
information sessions.

The campus application and additional information about the Beinecke
Scholarship are available at the undergraduate scholarship website:
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/beinecke

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
 
Mona   
 
Mona Pitre-Collins
Director, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Center for Experiential Learning
University of Washington
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
Seattle  WA  98195-2803
206-221-6059   FAX:  206-616-4389
http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

AAJA is proud to announce two broadcast grants for students who are
pursuing careers in broadcast journalism. Only one application is needed
for both. The deadline is April 25, 2008.

The first grant will be in the amount of $2,500 and is in honor of the
late Sam Chu Lin. Lin was among the first Asian American male
broadcasters for network television. For this grant, students must have
secured an internship already before applying. The grant will be used for
defraying the cost of living for low or unpaid internships.

The second grant is another $2,500 from the Lloyd LaCuesta Scholarship
Fund. LaCuesta is a veteran KTVU TV/Cox Communications broadcast
journalist, former AAJA national president, and current national board
member of UNITY: Journalists of Color. Students do not need to be in an
internship for this grant.

Please see this link for more detailsand application: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/internships/#internsh
ipgrantbroadcast


Nao Vang
Student Programs Coordinator

Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Emial: programs@aaja.org
Web: www.aaja.org

Don't miss the largest journalism convention in the world! Join AAJA July
23-27, 2008 at the UNITY: Journalists of Color Convention in Chicago. For
details: http://unityjournalists.org/conventions/unity08/index.php

The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in
Communications will award two scholarships to Washington college
students.  Each scholarship will be approximately $1,500, and
applications will be accepted through March 17, 2008. 

The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for
Women in Communications
2008-2009 School Year Scholarships


The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications will award two scholarships to Washington college students.  Each scholarship will be approximately $1,500, and applications will be accepted through March 17, 2008.  If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please take a minute to read over the following eligibility requirements.  

Eligible students must meet the following qualifications:
•	Be a Washington state resident
•	Be a registered student at a Washington state four-year college for Fall 2008 (applicant may be a sophomore at a community or two-year college during the Fall 2008/Winter 2009 application period)
•	Be a junior, senior, or graduate student as of Fall 2008
•	Be accepted in, or applying to a school at a four-year university or college to major in at least one of the following communications disciplines:

•	print and broadcast journalism
•	television and radio production
•	film; advertising
•	public relations
•	marketing
•	graphic design
•	multimedia design
•	photography
•	technical communication

Scholarship selections will be based on:
•	Demonstrated excellence in Communications
•	Positive contributions toward Communications on campus, in the community
•	Scholastic achievement
•	Financial need
•	Work Samples*

*Two work samples:  If applicant is a student studying journalism, advertising, public relations, broadcasting or technical writing, please submit two (2) writing samples.  If applicant is a student in the disciplines of graphic or multimedia design, please submit one (1) sample of your work in that discipline and one (1) writing sample.

To apply, please send the following materials:
1.	Cover letter
2.	Application
3.	Transcripts of post-high school academic work (photocopies are acceptable; please do not send transcripts separately)
4.	A current resume
5.	Two samples of your work (If you wish samples returned, you must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope of appropriate size and include correct postage for the material.)


Return postmarked application and supporting materials no later than Monday, March 17, 2008 to:
Scholarship Chair
Association for Women In Communications - Seattle Professional Chapter
PO Box 472, Mountlake Terrace, WA  98043


Esther Christoffersen
Association for Women in Communications
VP of Student Affairs

Association for Women In Communications
Seattle Professional Chapter
PO Box 472, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
awcseattle@verizon.net www.seattleawc.org
Scholarship Application
Student Profile Please type or print clearly
Name Student ID #
School Address Home Address
City, State City, State
Zip Zip
Phone ( ) Phone ( )
Email Address
1. Best address to reach you in February-April:
2. College you currently attend:
3. Class status in Fall 2008: Junior _____ Senior _____ Graduate Student _____
4. College you plan to attend in Fall 2008:
5. Have you been accepted? Y N
If no, please specify expected acceptance date:
6. Cumulative GPA
7. Communications GPA
8. Area of concentration / type of communications major:
9. I am a member of my school’s student chapter of AWC: Y N
If no, I would like more information about AWC: Y N
Financial Information for 2008-2009 School Year
(All financial information will remain confidential. Please indicate specifically the extent to which you are responsible for your education and personal expenses.)
Your assets and expected income:
Estimated college costs (tuition, fees, and books):
Family assistance available:
Other anticipated grants and scholarships:
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Association for Women In Communications
Seattle Professional Chapter
PO Box 472, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
awcseattle@verizon.net www.seattleawc.org
Name:
Describe your goals for your academic training and prospective career in communications.
Describe any communications work you have done, on or off campus (public relations or advertising campaigns, newspaper writing,
internships, freelance work, volunteerism, etc.).
Describe your most important campus activities, including honors, special awards and projects.
Describe any extra-curricular and community activities, volunteer or public service.
References:
1. List one academic reference (professor/teacher) Phone or email address
2. List one professional or community service reference Phone or email address
I certify the statements within the application are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge:
____________________
Applicant’s Signature Date
Return postmarked application and supporting materials no later than Monday, March 17, 2008 to:
Association for Women In Communications - Seattle Professional Chapter
PO Box 472, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award
Provides up to $5,000 in tuition funding

Leroy F. Aarons dedicated his life to journalism. He believed that the LGBT community could advance if the news media fairly and accurately portrayed the lives of LGBT individuals and their issues. This simple but visionary idea became the foundation for the NLGJA.

Aarons knew that coverage of the LGBT community, as well as that of other minority communities, required increased sophistication and training for journalists. He realized early that improving coverage had to start in the training camps for young journalists – journalism schools at the nation’s colleges and universities.

In NLGJA’s 15th year, the Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award was established to honor Aarons’ memory and to continue the work he began when he founded NLGJA in 1990.

The scholarship award for the 2008-2009 academic year will provide up to $5,000 in tuition funding to an LGBT student who plans a career in journalism and is committed to furthering NLGJA’s mission of fair and accurate coverage of the LGBT community.

Scholarship Eligibility

The following applicants are eligible to apply for the Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award: 

High school seniors who have been accepted to attend a US community college or four-year university, or who can show proof of application to a community college or four-year university and will attend full-time beginning in the 2008-2009 academic year. 

Undergraduate students who will attend a US community college or four-year university full-time during the 2008-2009 academic year. 
Undergraduate students who have been accepted for their first year of a US graduate school and have submitted a tuition deposit for the 2008-2009 academic year. Graduate students must be enrolled in a journalism program. 
Applicants must be plannin­g to pursue a career in journalism and be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the profession. Selection will be based on journalistic and scholastic ability. Applicants also must demonstrate an awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community and the importance of fair and accurate news coverage. For undergraduates, a declared major in journalism and/or communications is desirable but not required. Non-journalism majors may demonstrate their commitment to a journalism career through work samples, internships, and work on a school news publication, online news service or broadcast affiliate.

The scholarship is available only to US citizens or permanent residents who plan to attend a full year of school in the U.S. The scholarship may not be used to pay for course work or credits earned abroad. The scholarship award may pay for tuition only. The amount of the scholarship award will not exceed the student’s annual tuition costs. Undergraduate applicants enrolled in non-news sequences must demonstrate their commitment to pursuing a journalism career through work samples, internships, work on a school news publication, online news service or broadcast affiliate. Graduate students must be enrolled in a journalism program.

Application Details & Instructions

>> 2008 Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award Application (PDF)

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, January 14, 2008. The recipient will be notified about their award prior to February 8, 2008. 

The scholarship award will be announced through a national press release and in various NLGJA publications. The recipient will be honored in March 2008 at Headlines & Headliners: NLGJA’s annual New York Benefit. Travel and accommodations will be provided. Date and event location TBA.

There is no application fee for student members of NLGJA. Scholarship applicants who are not already NLGJA student members must complete a membership application and submit the membership form and a student membership payment of $25.00 with their full application package. Application packages received without a membership form or dues payment will be considered incomplete. 

Deadline Jan. 14

http://www.nlgja.org/students/aarons.htm

For minority students studying adsvertising, PR, or Marketing

Scholarship Criteria for Undergraduates

Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American/Alaska Native.

Applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.

Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and what steps he/she will take to increase the lack of ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.

Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)

Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)

Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a college professor or internship advisor.

If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.

Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.

Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcript from his/her college/university or have an official transcript sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.

Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. Applications postmarked February 29, 2008 or later will NOT be accepted!

If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION’s career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.

Click one of the following links to download and print the application form formatted for Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2008 Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Graduate students

Graduate student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American/Alaska Native.Applicant must be a full-time student at a college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association. Graduate applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in public relations, marketing or advertising.Applicant must have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS left to complete his/her Master’s degree.Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and why he/she feels it is important to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining graduate school and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a professor or internship advisor.

If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.

Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated.

Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcripts from his/her college/university or have official transcripts sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted.

Applicant must show proof of acceptance to graduate school if not currently enrolled.

Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. Applications postmarked February 29, 2008 or later will NOT be accepted!

If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION’s career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.

http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3

Erika Avila
323-469-8680 x 223
erikaavila@lagrant.com

Kim Hunter
323-469-8680 x 225
kimhunter@lagrant.com
 

The 2008 AAJA National Scholarships and Internship Grants are now available for download.

The national scholarships include:

AAJA/Cox Foundation Scholarship
AAJA/ S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarship
AAJA/CNN Scholar Program
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship
Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship
Chapter Scholarships
DEADLINE: March 28, 2008

The internship grants are:

AAJA/Chicago Tribune Print and New Media Internship Grants
Stanford Chen Internship Grants
DEADLINE: April 25, 2008

Please visit the following for more information and to download the
application.

Scholarship: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/
Internship Grants: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/
internships/#internshipgrantprint

Nao Vang
Student Programs Coordinator

Asian American Journalists Association
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Emial: programs@aaja.org
Web: www.aaja.org

Don't miss the largest journalism convention in the world! Join AAJA
July 23-27, 2008 at the UNITY: Journalists of Color Convention in
Chicago. For details: http://unityjournalists.org/conventions/unity08/
index.php

The University of Washington Retirement Association (UWRA) will offer up tofour Spring 2008 scholarships of at least $3,000 to currently enrolled UWundergraduate and graduate students studying toward careers in aging-relatedfields. Awards are based on merit and financial need. Application deadline is February 1 2008. The following are also required:a. A non-official transcript, which must be submitted with theapplicationb. a current FAFSA, which must be on file with the UW Office of StudentFinancial Aid, for the purpose of determining financial need. Thisrequirement also applies to international student applicants. Applications are available:a. on-line by going to http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/uwra andclicking on UWRA Scholarship Application 2008b. from the Office of Student Financial Aid, Room 172 Schmitz Hallc. by opening the attachment to this email. A poster advertising this scholarship is attached to this email. Questions? 

Call the UWRA Office, 206-543-8600, or email retiremt@u.washington.edu. Pat Dougherty 

Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American/Alaska Native. 

Applicant must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising. 

Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and what steps he/she will take to increase the lack of ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). 

Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community. Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates) Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates) 

Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a college professor or internship advisor. If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy. 

Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated. Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcript from his/her college/university or have an official transcript sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted. 

Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. 

Applications postmarked February 29, 2008 or later will NOT be accepted! If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATIONs career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support. 

Click one of the following links to download and print the application form formatted for Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader.2008 Undergraduate Scholarship ApplicationGraduate students Graduate student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the application on the reverse side (typed, not handwritten) will be considered for THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) scholarship:Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American/Alaska Native.

Applicant must be a full-time student at a college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association. Graduate applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in public relations, marketing or advertising.Applicant must have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS left to complete his/her Masters degree.Applicant must write a one to two-page, typed essay outlining his/her career goals and why he/she feels it is important to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. In addition, applicant must define the role of an advertising, marketing or public relations practitioner (depending on emphasis). 

Applicant can include accomplishments relevant to increasing awareness about diversity in his/her community.Applicant must write a brief paragraph explaining graduate school and/or community activities in which he/she is involved. (Give dates)Applicant must write a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that he/she has received. (Give dates)Applicant must provide a letter of reference from a professor or internship advisor. If the applicant does not think his/her GPA accurately reflects his/her scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy. 

Applicant must attach a resume. The resume should reflect what he/she would present to a prospective employer, with the career objective clearly stated. Applicant must attach a sealed, official transcripts from his/her college/university or have official transcripts sent directly to TLF. No copies will be accepted. 

Applicant must show proof of acceptance to graduate school if not currently enrolled. Applicant must sign, date and return the application to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920. The Application, along with all attachments, must be RECEIVED no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008. Applications postmarked February 29, 2008 or later will NOT be accepted! If chosen, the applicant MUST attend THE LAGRANT FOUNDATIONs career development workshop AND awards reception to receive the scholarship. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition, the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support. http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=3