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List of Student Academic and Career Opportunities
May 1, 2009
Scholarships
Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
The Sallie Mae Fund helps meet last dollar needs of low-income students through the Unmet Need Scholarship Program. The awards are to be used to supplement the financial aid package, not replace aid students have been granted from their institution.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply to the Unmet Need program, the student must
- Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident,
- Have a family adjusted gross income for calendar year 2008 of $30,000 or less,
- Demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined,
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or minimum GED average test score of 42, and
- Be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll or a student already enrolled in a full-time* undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution.
* Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment through at least the 2009 fall term.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by Sunday, May 31, 2009
Application: Interested students must complete the application and mail it along with the following required documents:
- Current, complete transcript of grades
- 2009-2010 Student Aid Report (SAR) or Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR)
- Financial aid award letter from school student plans to attend for the 2009-2010 academic year
If the financial aid award letter for 2009-2010 is not available, the student may send an "estimated" 2009-2010 letter or his/her 2008-2009 award letter. (If selected as a recipient, any student who sent an estimated or 2008-2009 letter will be asked to send the 2009-2010 letter at a later date. That letter must be from the school the applicant plans to attend during the 2009-2010 academic year.) An electronic printout with financial award information is acceptable if the document includes the school name and the student name.
For more information: The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship Fund
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
- Reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a CBC member.
Completed applications must arrive as one packet to the district office by the deadline. Application packets should include:
- A completed CBC Spouses scholarship application
- A sealed official high school or college transcript
- A personal statement essay from the student (500 words or more) that addresses all four (4) of the topics listed on the application in one essay
- Two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommendation should come from a community or public service leader (i.e. church leader, community leader)
- If a first year student, an acceptance letter from the college/university where the student will enroll in the fall of 2009
- A recent photograph suitable for publication; i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph
Deadline: Must be received by Monday, June 1, 2009
Application: Click here.
For more information: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship Fund
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative 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;
- Be planning to pursue a degree in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, or other health related studies;
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA;
- Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities;
- Reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a CBC member.
Completed applications must arrive as one packet to the district office by the deadline. Application packets should include:
- A completed CBC Spouses scholarship application;
- A sealed official high school or college transcript;
- A personal statement essay from the student (500 words or more) that addresses all four (4) of the topics listed on the application in one essay;
- Two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommendation should come from a community or public service leader (i.e. church leader, community leader);
- If a first year student, an acceptance letter from the college/university where the student will enroll in the fall of 2008;
- A recent photograph suitable for publication; i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph.
Deadline: Must be received by Monday, June 1, 2009
Application: Click here.
For more information: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. / Thomson Reuters Scholarship
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., promotes a global presence for the paralegal profession and leadership in the legal community.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by Friday, July 31, 2009
Application: Click here.
For more information : National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.