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Office of Intercultural Relations
List of Student Academic and Career Opportunities
September 12, 2008
Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Program
"The Corporate Scholars Program provides educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans and American Indians/Alaska Natives through scholarships of up to $10,000; possible 8- to 10-week summer internships at various Marathon field and office locations across the globe; and transportation and housing stipends of up to $4,000.
As part of the possible internships, each student will be paired with a mentor, exposing the students to outstanding examples of achievement and to career- and leadership-building opportunities. During the summer, in addition to working closely together, mentors and interns will be encouraged to spend informal time together participating in recreational and cultural activities to build and nurture relationships that will endure throughout each student's educational career and beyond. "
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage; be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application; have a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; be a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, accounting, marketing, global procurement or supply chain management, environmental health and safety, energy management or petroleum land management, transportation and logistics OR geotechnical engineering (or be a senior planning to enroll in a Master's degree program in geology OR geophysics); agree to participate in a possible paid summer internship opportunity with Marathon Oil Corporation; and must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
Deadline: November 1, 2008 (postmark)
Website: www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=464
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/McNamara Family Foundation Creative Arts Project Grant
The HSF/ McNamara Family Foundation Creative Arts Project Grant is designed to provide financial resources to outstanding Latino undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a creative arts related field: media, film, performing arts, communications, writing, etc. This grant is only intended to assist students in beginning and completing an art project. Students may be potentially eligible for grants up to $20,000.
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); have a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S. the upcoming year; be majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications or writing; and must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
Deadline: February 18, 2009
Website: www.hsf.net/scholarships.aspx?id=466
General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program
The General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program provides scholarships each year to help deserving ethnic minority college students pursue their educational dreams.
A limited number of scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are awarded annually to ethnic minority high school seniors and college students who meet all criteria and requirements set forth by the GMMDA scholarship committee.
Eligibility: Applicants are chosen based upon their academic excellence, volunteer and work experience, career aspirations and the strength of a personal statement.
Deadline: Applications will be available on September 30, 2008.ß THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE 8/29/08 LIST.
Website: http://www.gmmda.org/main.cfm?location=15
Email: scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com
HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship Program
Women in Defense, A National Security Organization, established the HORIZONS Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security and defense fields. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives of women who are U.S. citizens either employed or planning careers in defense or national security areas. (This is not law enforcement or criminal justice.)
The Foundation focuses on the following preferred fields of study for awarding scholarships: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, economics. Others will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria. No exceptions will be considered.
Deadline (Spring '09 semester assistance): November 1, 2008
Deadline (Fall '09 semester assistance): July 1, 2009
Website: wid.ndia.org/horizon/scholar.htm
A Sampling of Upcoming On-Campus Workshops
Sponsored by Career Services
(Check out Career Services' website, www.newhaven.edu/academics/10985/, to discover additional Fall 2008 dates, times and locations.)
Resume Writing (Looking for a job or internship? We will guide you through the first stage in your search, writing a resume. Get tips on what employers look for an how to stand out from other job seekers.)
Cover Letters and Other Correspondence (Having trouble writing a cover letter? Join us to find out what should be included. We will also review thank you, acceptance/decline position, and resignation letters.)
The Art of Interviewing (Nervous about interviewing? Come discover interview techniques, how to successfully prepare beforehand, what to bring, and how to improve your professional appearance.)
Pros and Cons of Technology (Uncover how technology can help you when searching for a job and determining salary range. Also find out how it can negatively affect your chances of getting an interview or job offer.)
Sponsored by the Office of Academic Services
You've Got Your Books and Notes...Now What? (Reading texts and notetaking)
Don't Feel the Crunch of Exams, Be Prepared and Relaxed!! (Test preparation and test taking)