Deadline - Feb 9
Applicants should have a history of leadership in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community and plan to be an LGBT leader in the future. Award amount va...
Applicants should have a history of leadership in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community and plan to be an LGBT leader in the future. Award amount varies based on available funds. Scholars must be willing to speak publicly at Foundation events, provide the Foundation with transcripts, remain in contact with Foundation, and do an individual community service project with the LGBT community. Average award $13,600. Visit Website for application.
Qualifications
Transcript.
Website
www.pointfoundation.org
Direct Link
http://www.pointfoundation.org
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The CHANGE Initiative is a highly competitive national program that trains undergraduate students to become agents of change. Oxfam is dedicated to finding long-term ...
The CHANGE Initiative is a highly competitive national program that trains undergraduate students to become agents of change. Oxfam is dedicated to finding long-term solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. Those who are accepted will attend a week-long leadership training program (during the last week of July) in Boston, MA. The CHANGE program seeks to develop capable and confident leaders who are informed and will apply their skills and insights to run Oxfam campaigns on their campuses and in their communities.
Qualifications
U.S. college students who will be entering their sophomore or junior year may apply. Students should have strong ideals and desire to be personally involved by changing the way they see the world, then acting on a global level. Applicants must be willing to invest time and energy to be more aware of social justice issues.
Amount
Covers all costs of traveling to Boston and attending the conference.
Length
One week, the last week in July.
Website
www.oxfamamerica.org
Direct Link
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change
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The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University will be offering its annual spring conference for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers ...
The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University will be offering its annual spring conference for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers in public service. These include careers in federal, state or local government, and work in the nonprofit sector or in international agencies. The conference will help prepare future leaders for study in public policy, particularly in policy issues most affecting historically under-served communities and people of color. The conference will also inform students about various fellowship opportunities.
Deadline
November 21, 2008
Qualifications
First and second year undergraduate college students may apply. Students should be interested in pursuing professional careers in public service. Participants will be selected by their good academic standing and demonstrated commitment to public service. Service will be measured through student leadership and activism, participation in the civic aspects of school or community and volunteer commitments in high school as well as in college.
Amount
Paid travel, accommodations, and meals.
Length
Three days (February 21-24, 2008)
Website
www.ksg.harvard.edu
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http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/pplc/
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The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA's Minority Health Initiatives Department. The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities incl...
The Wellstone Fellow plays an integral role in the work of Families USA's Minority Health Initiatives Department. The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization of trainings for community leaders and journalists; drafting policy briefs, fact sheets, and other publications; and developing content for the minority health Web pages and monthly newsletter. During the year, the Wellstone Fellow will learn about Medicare, Medicaid, efforts to achieve universal coverage, minority health, and other important health policy issues.
Deadline
February 6, 2009
Qualifications
The Wellstone Fellowship is designed to increase the number of low-income, black/African American, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Native American social justice leaders. Candidates seeking consideration for the Wellstone Fellowship must demonstrate an interest in health care policy as a tool for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to social justice work following their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. While there is no bias in favor of any specific academic discipline, a college degree is preferred. There is no minimum GPA to qualify for consideration.
Amount
$35,000 stipend and health care benefits
Website
www.familiesusa.org
Direct Link
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The Mitchell Scholars Program is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senat...
The Mitchell Scholars Program is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the Mitchell Scholars Program:
An applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.
An applicant must be 18 years of age or older but NOT yet 30 by 1 October 2010.
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar.
No allowance is made for the expenses of a married applicant's spouse or dependent. Moreover, spouses who are non-EU citizens will require a work permit before seeking paid employment in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Amount
Full tuition and fees
Website
www.us-irelandalliance.org
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Deadline - Mar 15
Preference given to recent immigrants and students of color. Applicants do not need to be Marin County residents to apply. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to...
Preference given to recent immigrants and students of color. Applicants do not need to be Marin County residents to apply. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to giving back to their communities and plan to pursue career in public, legal, psychological, health, or social services. Graduate students may be considered if they have received scholarship as undergraduate and are attending CA public universities. See Website (www.goldmanfamilyfund.com) for more information. Minimum 3.5 GPA.
Qualifications
Interview. Recommendation(s). Essay. Transcript.
Website
www.goldmanfamilyfund.org, or www.marineducationfund.org
Direct Link
http://www.goldmanfamilyfund.org, or www.marineducationfund.org
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Deadline - Mar 26
$5,000 scholarship paid over four years, at $1,250 per year. One student from every participating public and private high school in New York State is awarded scholars...
$5,000 scholarship paid over four years, at $1,250 per year. One student from every participating public and private high school in New York State is awarded scholarship. Student must plan to attend New York State-accredited college, university, trade school, or community college; should have at least B average based on seven semesters of high school. Student must complete studies within five years of high school graduation. Deadline in March; check Website for exact date. Students with parents/guardians employed by New York State Lottery or its contractors are not eligible.
Qualifications
Transcript.
Website
www.nylottery.org
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