September 18, 2009

 

Office of Intercultural Relations
List of Student Academic and Career Resources
September 18, 2009

 

Scholarships


J.P. Morgan Launching Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship
"The J.P. Morgan Launching Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship is a program that includes life-changing internship opportunities, as well as scholarships of up to $15,000. It gives talented Black, Hispanic and Native American students the chance to fulfill their career ambitions and carve out an outstanding reputation at one of the world's leading financial services firms.
"Scholarship recipients will receive a spot in our 2010 Summer Analyst internship program and awards of up to $15,000. Within the internship program, you will be placed in a role in Investment Banking, Sales & Trading or Research. The amount of awards a recipient will receive depends on his or her college year. Sophomores receive $5,000; returning juniors can receive up to $10,000. And it's money that will be paid directly to you.
"Perform well over the course of the summer and maintain a 3.5 GPA average in school, and you could win a second year of the scholarship and a spot in the 2011 Summer Analyst program."
Eligibility: "The program is open to Black, Hispanic and Native American sophomores from all majors who are interested in financial services and have a 3.5 GPA minimum.  But that's not all. We want to know about what else you are involved in - so tell us about your extracurricular achievements - particularly those that show your leadership qualities. We're looking for strong communicators with solid analytical, quantitative and technical skills. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We want to see that you can thrive here."
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2009
For More Information: J. P. Morgan
Application Process Scholarship Application Process

Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Monsanto Fund Scholarship Program
The HSF/Monsanto Fund Scholarship Program is a scholarship of $10,000 per year.  Selected students will receive $10,000 for one academic year, renewable the following year upon confirmation of continued eligibility.  Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students who are participants of a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). 
Eligibility: 
- Be of Hispanic American heritage 
- Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application.  All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Be a Sophomore majoring in Agriculture Science/Agronomy (includes Agriculture Engineering), Biology (includes Molecular Biology), Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering/Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology (includes Entomology), Engineering, Botany/Horticulture (includes Crop Science, Plant Science, Plant Pathology), Chemical Engineering (includes Process Engineering), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (includes Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology (IT/MIS) 
- Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Application Website: Hispanic Scholarship Fund application
For More Information: Monsanto Fund; Monsanto Fund Scholarship Program

Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program 
The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Program is a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students may receive up to $15,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000.
Eligibility:
- 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. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Be a current Sophomore majoring in Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management or Petroleum Land Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Finance, Geology, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering, Global Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Information Technology (IT/MIS), Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Transportation & Logistics.
- Or be a current Senior planning to enroll in a Master's degree program in Geology or Geophysics.
- Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Application Website: Hispanic Scholarship Fund application
For More Information: Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program

All-Ink Scholarship
All-Ink Scholarship's purpose is to help students who want to pursue higher educational goals.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited college or university.
- Students must be high school seniors, college students or graduate students.
- To be considered, a student must have a 2.5 GPA or better
- Must complete an online application
- Write a pair of 50 to 200 word essays about what they hope to accomplish after they complete their college degree and about who their greatest influence has been.
Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2009
For more information contact: 2008scholarship@All-Ink.com
Website: All-Ink Scholarship

American Chemical Society Scholars Program
The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology. The goal of these scholarship programs is to aid in building an awareness of the value and the rewards associated with careers in science and to assist students in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for success in these areas.
Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; US citizen or permanent resident; full-time college freshmen, sophomores or juniors majoring in chemical sciences* at accredited colleges/universities.  Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.  Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA form and the Student Aid Report form. 
(* Acceptable majors include Agricultural Chemistry; Chemistry; Biochemistry; Ceramic Science/Chemistry/Technology; Chemical Engineering; Chemical Technology; Environmental Science/Engineering (must be chemistry-based); Forensic Science/Chemistry; Food Science (not nutrition); Industrial Chemistry; Materials Science or Petroleum Engineering; Nanotechnology or Nano Science; Paper and Pulp Technology; and Toxicology)
Deadline: Applications are accepted from November 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
Website: American Chemical Society (search for "ACS Scholars")
Mailing Address:     
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16^th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: scholars@acs.org
Phone: 800-227-5558 ext. 6250

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Student Leadership


2010 Power of One LGBT Leadership Conference
"Save the date for the 2010 Power of One LGBT Leadership Conference: "Honoring Our Roots & Sustaining Our Legacy" hosted jointly by the campuses of Washington State University and the University of Idaho.
"The Power of One, the Northwest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) student leadership conference that was born on the Washington State University (WSU) campus in 2004, is coming back home to the Palouse!  WSU and the University of Idaho have partnered together to plan and host this 3-day event centered on the theme, "Honoring Our Roots & Sustaining Our Legacy."  Sessions will address a variety of topics including Ally Development, Social Justice Leadership, Gender, Health & Wellness, and the Creative Arts.  This year will also include an Advising and Administrative track for educational professionals and community service providers who with LGBT youth and college students.
"We are excited to announce that the keynote speaker for this year's Power of One conference will be Dr. Sue Rankin, a nationally recognized consultant on LGBT campus climate assessment.  Dr. Rankin's areas of research also include strategic planning for equity and community as well as issues dealing with power/privilege and intersecting identities on college campuses."
Date: Friday through Sunday, April 2-4, 2010
Location: Washington State University Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center (GIESORC) / Pullman, Washington
Conference Website:  Northwest LGBT Leadership.

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Internships


Supreme Court of the United States Judicial Internship Program
The Judicial Internship Program at the Supreme Court offers advanced undergraduates and graduating seniors who have interests in law, management, and social sciences a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the field of judicial administration through work in the Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice.
The Program strives to offer its participants an experience that transcends that of other opportunities available to undergraduates. Its location within the country's highest court, combined with the intimacy of having only two Judicial Interns each term creates an environment of substantial responsibility, learning, and collegiality.
Interns work eight-hour days, five days a week. Thus, other employment is not feasible. Judicial Interns perform several routine but important office tasks, which include summarizing news articles and preparing memoranda and correspondence. Interns also conduct background research for speeches and briefings provided to visiting foreign dignitaries.
Eligibility:
- High intellectual development, including an ability to think clearly, speak articulately, and write cogently; substantial research experience; some course work on constitutional law or the Supreme Court; a demonstrated capacity to absorb complex information and to analyze, summarize, and derive conclusions from it.
- Ability and willingness to work closely with others in a complex and sensitive organization. Interns work closely with fellow interns, the Supreme Court Fellow, and other office staff.
- Capacity to undertake a variety of tasks as assigned and a willingness to shoulder one's share of less glamorous tasks; an ability to function with a low profile in a hierarchical institution in which interns are only temporary.
- Unusual trustworthiness and discretion, maturity, and a non-doctrinaire approach to projects and issues. Good judgment is critical.
- Self-sustaining motivation and initiative. The office is busy, and supervisory time is limited. Consultation with staff on specific questions and ideas is expected, but interns should carry research as far as possible and present their findings in succinctly written memoranda.
Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 (for Spring Internship - January through May 2010)
Application: Supreme Court Judicial Internship Program - Application
For more information: The Judicial Internship Program

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On Campus Events


Sponsored by the Office of Academic Services
(Check out OAS's website to discover additional Fall 2009 dates, times and locations.)

Don't Feel the Crunch of Exams, Be Prepared and Relaxed!! (Test preparation and test taking)

• Tuesday, September 29, 2009         2:00 - 3:00 PM           Maxcy 208
• Wednesday, September 30, 2009     2:00 - 3:00 PM           Maxcy 208

Additional Test Preparation Workshops

• Tuesday, October 27, 2009           1:00 - 2:00 PM           Maxcy 208
• Wednesday, November 4, 2009     2:00 - 3:00 PM           Maxcy 208

 

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Miscellaneous


The following are websites and search engines with various opportunities for scholarships:

http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/app
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm