April 24, 2009
Office of Intercultural Relations
List of Student Academic and Career Opportunities
April 24, 2009
Scholarships
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 by Bessie Wright Phillips in memory of her husband.
The criteria of the scholarship include academic excellence and aptitude for studies proposed; exemplary citizenship, character, and serious-mindedness; and financial need. The following materials are required for the scholarship committee to evaluation each student:
- Completed application
- One long essay and two short handwritten responses
- Official transcripts for all previous academic work
- College Recommendation from a professor
- Additional Letter of Recommendation
- 2009-2010 Student Aid Report from FAFSA
- Financial Aid Award Letter from the college/university you are attending
- Documentation of Cost of Attendance for the college/university you are attending
- Student's 2008 IRS 1040 tax forms pages 1 and 2 only or the 1040 EZ
- Parents' 2008 IRS 1040 tax forms pages 1 and 2.
While the application seems daunting to many students, the above information is required in order to accurately select those students who meet the criteria Mrs. Phillips established.
Students must be a U.S. citizen or Resident Alien and must be from a New England state (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT) to be eligible.
Deadline: Postmarked by May 1, 2009 (new applicants only)
Application: Application Form
For more information: Phillips Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is a non-profit, nonpartisan public policy, research and educational institute that aims to help improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities. The performing arts include theatre, motion pictures, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands and other musical ensembles.
Applicants must:
- Be preparing to pursue a degree full-time, or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities
Complete applications must be sent directly to CBCF and will include:
- A completed CBC Spouses scholarship application
- Personal statement
-Official sealed transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Letter of acceptance from intended institution
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (one from community involvement experience)
- One (1) page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service and special skills
- Recent photograph - cap & gown or professional dress (no group or social photos)
- A 2 minute CD-R or DVD of a recent performance (A VISUAL RECORDING IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE
Deadline: Must be received by May 1, 2009
Application: Application Form
For more information: Congressional Black Caucus Fund, Inc.; Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship
Internships
Summer Venture in Management Program
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) hosted by Harvard Business School is a week of HBS instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. This twenty-year HBS tradition demonstrates the many rewards of an MBA degree to students who may not otherwise have considered this path. Participants spend a week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.
This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership.
Participants will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and personal characteristics. Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, additional criteria to be considered among others, are whether the applicant is:
- the first family member to attend college;
- a member of a group that is currently underrepresented in business schools and corporate America (e.g. African-American, Latino, Native American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender);
- from a family with little business education or experience; and/or
- from a school whose graduates do not typically attend a top-tier university ( e.g., attends a rural or predominantly minority college, or has attended a community college as part of a four-year degree).
Sponsor: Harvard University School of Business
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dates: June 20 - 26, 2009
Deadline: May 11, 2009
For More Information: Summer Venture in Management Program; Application Details
Local Events
Death of a Salesman @ Yale Repertory Theatre
Yale Rep brings Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece to its stage for the first time in a brand new production featuring Charles S. Dutton as Willy Loman and directed by Artistic Director James Bundy. Performances run from Friday, April 24 through May 23, 2009.
For more information: Death of a Salesman ; 203-432-1234
Campus Workshops
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 and how to stand out from other job seekers! Please RSVP in advance.
Sponsor: UNH Career Services
Date: Monday, May 4, 2009
Time: 1:40 - 2:40 PM
Location: Kaplan 208
More information & to RSVP: 203-932-7342, jobs@newhaven.edu, Kaplan 210
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. Please RSVP in advance.
Sponsor: UNH Career Services
Dates: Monday, April 27, 2009, and Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Time: 1:40 - 2:40 PM
Location: Kaplan 208
More information & to RSVP: 203-932-7342, jobs@newhaven.edu, Kaplan 210
Pros & 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. Please RSVP in advance.
Sponsor: UNH Career Services
Dates: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, and Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM
Location: Kaplan 201
More information & to RSVP: 203-932-7342, jobs@newhaven.edu, Kaplan 210
Networking Etiquette
Most jobs are found through networking! Let us show you how to effectively network by helping you write and deliver a polished "elevator speech." Please RSVP in advance.
Sponsor: UNH Career Services
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Time: 1:40 - 2:40 PM
Location: Kaplan 208
More information & to RSVP: 203-932-7342, jobs@newhaven.edu, Kaplan 210
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