opportu(37,
'Great Fall Internship Opportunity in the Dominican Republic',
'',
'If you want a unique experience, work with a Dominican company in the Caribbean, while you put your academic skills into practice, check this internship in the Dominican Republic through InterDom.',
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opportu(36,
'Internship as an editor at www.Latinosincollege.com',
'',
'If you are a great writer, are interested in communications or journalism and have lots of things to share with others, contact us to find out about our Internship as an Editor of this site. It\'s a great chance to build your resume while you become an opinion leader in the Latino student community!',
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);
opportu(35,
'HSO-NY 2010 Carmen Rivera Scholarship Program',
'January 2010',
'The Hispanic Support Organization of New York (HSO-NY) is a primarily Hispanic employee resource group within Verizon. We are dedicated to every aspect of our members personal and professional excellence. We work to foster unity and improve relationships between our membership and all employees. We identify, promote, and support activities that allow us to reach out and contribute to the communities served by Verizon.',
'
HSO-NY recognizes the importance of higher education as well as the ever-increasing financial responsibility. This year, we will award at least three (3) qualified and deserving Hispanic students who are residents of New York State and either high school seniors or college freshmen, with a one-time scholarship in the amount of at least twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500).
For more information, scholarship criteria, and application, please visit the HSO-NY website at http://www.hispanicsupportorganization.com
Applications must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2010. Mail completed applications to:
HSO-NEW YORK
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO BOX 3438, Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008
Sincerely,
Martin A. López
President, HSO-NY Chapter
212-321-8184
martin.a.lopez@verizon.comMichael Reynolds
Vice President, HSO-NY Chapter
516-249-5101
michael.a.reynolds@verizon.com
'
);
opportu(34,
'Participate in a research study about Latino male violence',
'',
'One of our Facebook fans, Michele Bratina is working on a research that we find fascinating. We encourage you to make your experiences count by participating in this survey. Its for males 18-25. Read below her invitation.',
'"I am currently pursuing a PhD in Criminology at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. My primary research interest includes the Latino experience in the U.S. and how Americanization may influence various attitudes and behaviors. For my dissertation research, I am seeking a number of Latino males between the ages of 18 and 25 to take an online survey that I have developed over the past two years. It is my hope that the information gathered in this survey will help me to understand more about Latino culture, the assimilation experience, and approval of violence. I should clarify that my study does not focus on direct participation in violence, but rather, the approval of its use in various circumstances. The following link will take you directly to the survey, where you will be given the option to take it in English or Spanish: http://iup.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_8J8H0aRFy0OvUji&SVID=Prod . Thank you so much for your participation in this important study!"'
);
opportu(33,
'Interested in politics? Enter Foreign Affairs magazine first student writing contest!',
'',
'"Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce our inaugural student writing contest. We want to give tomorrow\'s leaders the opportunity to demonstrate innovative thinking on the issues that shape their world. So, in the true spirit of the magazine we have decided to open this contest to undergraduate and all equivalent first degree students across the globe.',
'Qualifying essays must answer the following question in English, “What is likely to be the most interesting development in international politics over the next decade?” A panel from the Foreign Affairs editorial staff will select one student’s essay to be published on the Foreign Affairs Web site. In addition, the winner will also receive a prize of $500. Five honorable mentions will receive a free year-long subscription to Foreign Affairs magazine.
We are accepting submissions through June 1st 2010.
To read more about the contest requirements and find out how to enter, visit us at www.ForeignAffairs.com/StudentEssay."'
);
opportu(32,
'Next Generation Venture Fund',
'',
'Bright students from diverse backgrounds have wonderful opportunities to follow a successful academic path. Check the programs offered by the Next Generation Venture Fund to find out how your younger siblings or your children can take advantage of these challenging programs! http://ngvf.org/index.html',
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);
opportu(31,
'ALPFA/HSF scholarship',
'',
'Make sure to check the ALPFA/HSF scholarship! The awards range from $1,250 to $10,000 and the deadline is January 29th, 2010. Review the details at http://www.hsf.net/ALPFA.aspx',
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opportu(31,
'SPRITE STEP OFF KICKS OFF 2010 WITH REGIONAL FINAL ROUNDS',
'Six-City Tour Starts January 16 in Baton Rouge',
'Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, New York and San Francisco also Host Sprite Step Off Regional Finals
ATLANTA, January 15, 2010 – The Sprite Step Off is coming to a college town near you with $1.5 million in scholarships up for grabs. The step competition for college fraternities and sororities kicks off this month with a six-city tour featuring live performances by Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco and other artists. The Regional Final events will take place in Baton Rouge, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Houston and San Francisco, with the winning fraternities and sororities moving on to the Finals in Atlanta next month.',
'“In 2010, Sprite wants to help spark a new wave of fresh thinking and creativity among multicultural young people and what better way than through the Sprite Step Off,” said Augusto Elias, Sprite brand director, Coca-Cola North America. “With an unprecedented number of teams competing, top-notch performances by renowned music artists, the largest prize pool ever, and an overall commitment to education and the community, the Sprite Step Off is a step competition like no other.”
The Sprite Step Off is the largest college fraternity and sorority stepping competition ever, totaling $1.5 million in scholarships. The tournament-style program also features musical performances by popular artists such as Hip Hop stars Ludacris, B.o.B. and Lupe Fiasco and R&B sensations Mario and The-Dream. Community service is also an important part of the college Greek life, and Sprite is embracing it through the Sprite Step Off Service Challenge – a community service platform that calls upon all Americans to collectively donate 1.5 million hours of community service.
The tournament, which began in September 2009 with a series of Qualifying Rounds followed by Regional Semifinals in October, will continue with additional Regional Final rounds featuring more than 60 teams over the span of six events, including:
* Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA – January 16
* The Grady Cole Center, Charlotte, NC – January 23
* Regal Theatre, Chicago, IL – January 23
* Texas Southern, Houston, TX – January 30 * Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY – January 30
* San Francisco Design Arts Center, San Francisco, CA – February 6
Each Regional Final event will be hosted by a local personality and feature eight to fourteen fraternities and sororities, local celebrities and guest performances from musical artists. The McDonald\'s Flavor Battle will also take the stage with a premiere DJ competition, featuring three local DJs each representing a favorite McDonald\'s burger. Audience members will then “voice their choice” for their favorite DJ\'s "flavor" via text message.
In addition, the Sprite Step Off Service Challenge continues with each competing step team collecting books for donation to a local Ronald McDonald House. The teams will also participate in a two-hour service activity at a local Boys & Girls Club in each city. As part of the service activity, Sprite will present each Boys & Girls Club visited with a $4,500 check and more than 100 books. The Clubs include:
* Baton Rouge, LA – Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge at Park Forest Middle School
* Charlotte, NC – The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Greater Charlotte at the Salvation Army Belmont Boys Club
* Chicago, IL – Boys & Girls Club of Chicago at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Club
* Houston – Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston at NFL Youth Education Town
* New York, NY – Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club at the Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse
* San Francisco – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, Moldaw-Zaffaroni Clubhouse in East Palo Alto
The Sprite Step Off will culminate with the National Finals held on February 20, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. The event will feature the top 12 teams – six fraternities and six sororities – as they compete to see who is the best step team in the Sprite Step Off and vie for a share of the $1.5 million scholarship prize pool. “After all is said and done, we believe the Sprite Step Off will be the model for a premier college Greek stepping competition,” said Elias.
'
);
opportu(30,
'AMBI Skincare Announces New Scholarship for Minority Women Established to Help Make a Difference in Science and Medicine',
'www.ambiflawlessskin.com/scholarship',
'AMBI Skincare opens call for applications seeking 2008 honorees for inaugural scholarship',
'Skillman, New Jersey. January 22, 2008. AMBI Skincare announced today the creation of the AMBI Scholarship in Science & Medicine. Now accepting online applications for 2008-2009 academic school year, the AMBI Scholarship in Science & Medicine is a national program designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine ambition to pursue a career in science and medicine. '
);
opportu(29,
'Got a Good Idea? Pepsi Is Paying for Them',
'By Sebastian Rupley Dec. 17, 2009, 2:25pm',
'In mid-January applicants that Pepsi deems to "make us think, inspire us and ignite participation" will vie for millions of dollars in prize money through the Pepsi Refresh Project. Here\'s what kinds of ideas will have a chance at winning.',
'According to an advisory that Pepsi sent us:
"The action starts on Jan. 13, when applicants will have 10 days to submit their ideas via refresheverything.com. The concept is powerful: Pepsi is seeking ideas that make us think, inspire us and ignite participation; ideas that make good things better or improve situations; ideas that refresh. The process is simple. Individuals pitch a plan. The public votes. The top projects win. And this process repeats itself every month for 10 months."
The Pepsi Refresh Project will award $5,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $250,000 to individuals and organizations that turn good ideas into projects that make a difference. The grant categories will be:
* Health
* Arts & Culture
* Food & Shelter
* The Planet
* Neighborhoods
* Education
Toolkits with tips on how to develop a grant application go live Dec. 23 at the refresheverything.com site. The first wave of applications for the program will be accepted Jan. 13-23. The first voting period opens Feb. 1.
The Pepsi Refresh Project takes the place of other large-scale marketing and advertising programs that the company is shelving. For example, it will not advertise during the Super Bowl, marking the first time it hasn\'t in may years.
http://www.refresheverything.com/refresh/everything/everything'
);
opportu(28,
'Help Inspiring Students Achieve the Sucess They Deserve',
'Let\'s get ready',
'Brenda enrolled in NYU\'s Let\'s Get Ready program because limited financial resources and the rigorous college application process almost stopped her from achieving her dreams for college.',
'
Let\'s Get Ready helped her increase her SAT scores by over 100 points, complete her college applications, and visit college campuses for the first time.
Brenda is now thriving at Penn. She is busy with schoolwork, participating in choir and rugby, and working towards her childhood goal of becoming a pediatric nurse!
Let\'s Get Ready is the last chance for underserved students to get into college. We are closing the gap between the "haves" and the "have nots" – breaking through barriers to higher education in America.
With appreciation and best wishes,
Lauri Novick
Executive Director
P.S. Read more about how, with your generosity, Let\'s Get Ready is helping underserved young people like Brenda throughout the Northeast step up to college through the collective mentoring power of college student Coaches.
P.P.S. And some breaking news – big SAT score increases in our Cornell program!
During the holidays, MAKE A DONATION to Let\'s Get Ready to help more than 2,000 low-income students like Brenda overcome obstacles they once thought were insurmountable – and achieve their dreams for college and a brighter future.'
);
opportu(27,
'Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program',
'Announcement of Summer Student Fellowships - May 23-July 29, 2010',
'The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) is a paid summer fellowship designed to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts into graduate school and faculty positions in U.S. colleges and universities.',
'More broadly, the program seeks to increase the presence of minorities and others who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racial disparities in graduate school and eventually in academic ranks. The program serves the related goals of providing role models for all youth and structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations. MURAP aims to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction.
Each summer, the program brings a cohort of 18-22 undergraduates (rising juniors and seniors) from colleges and universities in the U.S. to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research experience. Students are expected to develop a 20-page research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor with whom they are paired according to areas of study and research interests. In addition to meeting at least three times a week with faculty mentors, students will attend weekly 3-hour seminars where they will present their research and discuss it with faculty and other students in the program, receive required biweekly instruction in preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), attend biweekly writing and presentation skills workshops, and participate in a variety of informative workshops, social events and conferences designed to expose them to the graduate experience. Participants will submit their final research paper based on their project and must receive approval through the signature of their faculty mentor. For a student to complete the program successfully and receive the entire stipend, participation in all of these activities and completion of the research paper are required. A sample calendar of required activities and deadlines is available on our website.
For their participation in the program, student fellows will receive a generous stipend of $3500 (in the case of students holding Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships, they receive the difference between their summer stipend and MURAP\'s), an allowance for meals of $1450 and travel allowance up to $500 to cover the cost of transportation to and from Chapel Hill. Additionally, students will be provided on-campus housing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.'
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opportu(26,
'Applying to MURAP - Application deadline: February 5, 2010',
'http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap',
'Program applicants should be mindful that MURAP offers an intensive research experience which requires a substantial commitment of time, intellectual resources and effort. Therefore, students may not be employed or take classes while enrolled in the program.', 'Student fellows are selected based on a variety of factors that may include their academic promise, clarity and quality of their statement of research interests, availability of an appropriate mentor match, their demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities in academic settings in the fields designated above, serious intent to pursue graduate (as opposed to professional) studies, and willingness and ability to participate in all aspects of the MURAP program.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate study, and must have at least one semester of undergraduate work remaining when they enter MURAP.
In completing the statement included in the application, students must demonstrate clearly their fit with and suitability for the program given MURAP\'s mission and selection criteria. For more information about the program and to learn how to apply please visit the MURAP website http://www.unc. edu/depts/ murap/index.html.
Rising seniors applying to MURAP should consider applying simultaneously to the Associate Program of the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), as it would be of great help during the graduate school application process. For more information consult http://www.andover. edu/irt.'
);
opportu(-25,
'Great Opportunity for Recent College Grads Interested in Biomedical Research',
'http://www.training.nih.gov/student/pre-irta/irtamanualpostbacAcademy.asp',
'The NIH Academy is a postbaccalaureate program that provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The mission of the Academy is to enhance research dedicated to the elimination of domestic health disparities through the development of a diverse cadre of biomedical researchers.',
'
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university. You must also be a recent college graduate (meaning that the Academy start date, at the end of August, is less than a year after your graduation from college with your first Bachelor\'s degree).
The stipend for the NIH Academy fellows is $30,136, which is slightly higher than the average first year Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellowship stipend. This higher stipend is provided to help subsidize the rent, because this is a residential program.'
);
opportu(25,
'I-StudentAdvisor',
'www.i-studentadvisor.com',
'Is a wonderful site for you to explore opportunities to study overseas. With country- specific interactive digital magazines and guides, you can learn everything you need to know before you make your decision to study abroad. Use it to explore colleges in the US as well. If you are still having second thoughts about studying abroad, you can read the blogs of students who have taken advantage of this unique chance to explore the world. In addition, this website features wonderful interviews with people in various careers to give you insight into fields you might want to consider.',
'');
opportu(24,
'Latin Music Intern – Rogers ans Cowan',
'MJRamirez@RogersandCowan.com',
'Job Description: ROGERS & COWAN is one of the country\'s biggest entertainment public relations firms specializing in many areas of public relations including personalities/talent, music entertainment, film, convergence (video games), fashion/lifestyle, fine arts & high culture, film fashion, integrated marketing, product placement and more.',
'
**STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE SCHOOL CREDIT for this Internship. To see if you qualify for credit, visit or call your academic department directly
ROGERS & COWAN is currently seeking highly motivated students of all levels for SPRING internship positions in the New York City office for the SPRING semester and, if interested, continuing into the SUMMER semester. This is a great opportunity to get a start in the competitive and exciting field of public relations working for a high-profile, fast-paced firm with high-profile clients.
We are looking for self-motivated and highly-responsible students who can take initiative and help the department to run smoothly.
***STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE SCHOOL CREDIT-DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT RECEIVE SCHOOL CREDIT***
Interns that we accept into one of the most fun and busy departments at Rogers & Cowan are treated as real working members of our teams, trusted with projects and duties imperative to our client responsibilities. While developing extensive relationships with the professionals in the company and those we work with as well as the media, interns will have fun while earning hands on experience writing various collateral pieces including pitch letters, press releases and tipsheets, media outreach and pitching, compiling of press kits, new business brainstorming and pitches, event set up and red carpet media placement, talent escorting on red carpets, press room set up, organizing a press conference, and so much more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Assist in the writing of press materials including pitch letters, press releases and tipsheets *Media outreach and pitching *Compiling of press kits *Contribute to new business brainstorming and pitches *Event organization and set up *Red Carpet media organization *Talent escorting on red carpets *Press Room set up *Organizing press conferences *Monitor media for client coverage *AND SO MUCH MORE!
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
* BILINGUAL IN SPANISH *Experience helpful *Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and take initiative *Highly responsible *Self-motivated *Detail-oriented *Clear Communicator-- both written and verbally *Proficient in basic computer programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint *Able to quickly learn and take on new responsibilities *Able to quickly learn new computer programs *MUST EARN SCHOOL CREDIT
PLEASE EMAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO MARIA RAMIREZ AT MJRamirez@RogersandCowan.com'
);
opportu(23,
'Charles Scholarship',
'http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x12.xml?debug=2',
'A great scholarship for Chicago Public High school students being offered by Davidson College that few people know about!',
'The Charles Scholarship, founded by the Niamogue Foundation of Chicago, recognizes Chicago Public School students with established financial need whose leadership ability and academic and personal achievements show them to be capable of making significant contributions to the life of the college.
Finalists are required to paricipate in individual selection interviews to be held in Chicago in March 2010.',
'');
opportu(22,
'Volunteering with The NOLA Tree',
'http://www.thenolatree.org',
'For those of you looking to do some interesting volunteer work to develop your leadership skills, check out They take group of young students to New Orleans to help with construction projects several times a year.',
'
"Be The Change."
Young people make up the soul of The NOLA Tree. They are the common thread that runs through all of our initiatives. Without question, the success of The NOLA Tree lies with our young volunteers.
But what makes The NOLA Tree different from already established volunteer organizations? Are we not just another volunteer placement group? Why would participants choose to get involved?
We have identified six general areas that help set The NOLA Tree apart from other service organizations and programs. Our commitment to these areas and their underlying core values are at the heart of our mission.
1. Group Travel.
At The NOLA Tree, we strive to create a community within a community. Because we require our volunteers to travel as a group, live communally, and work alongside one another, most experiences with The NOLA Tree are shared learning ones. This helps to foster a greater sense of cohesion and unity among our participants. We find this approach also enhances the safety of our young people; volunteers are more apt to look out for one another when such bonds are formed.
2. Age of Participants.
In the four years since Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of thousands of volunteers have descended upon New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of the United States to aid in the recovery effort. These volunteers have provided an invaluable service.
However, in recent months, many relief and recovery organizations in the region have begun to impose minimum age requirements on volunteers. Some groups have even started charging administrative fees for volunteers, particularly younger ones. Too often, volunteers have been arriving without a clear understanding of what it means to be a volunteer. As a result, their presence hasn’t provided much-needed assistance, but instead created hindrances and impediments. In addition, more and more volunteers base camps, community centers, hostels and other housing facilities no longer permit underage volunteers to stay at their facilities (unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
Because of the relationships we have established and nurtured with lowernine.org, Operation Nehemiah and other organizations in the New Orleans area, young volunteers with The NOLA Tree remain welcome. Even though we allow our participants to be as young as fifteen (15) years of age, the organizations we work with know our volunteers are held to an extremely high standard. Our participants must attend a volunteer orientation and participate in training workshops. We expect the volunteers with The NOLA Tree to be the role models for other volunteers. And they are.'
);
opportu(21,
'Special Scholarship for Tennis Players!',
'www.norcal.usta.com',
'In August 2005, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Northern California enacted the Diversity Committee Pancho Gonzalez Scholarship in honor of the valuable contributions Pancho Gonzalez made to tennis for his play and his sportsmanship.',
'As the only Latino player of his time, Pancho Gonzalez experience great adversity and obstacles in his life.
It could be argued that this helped his tennis career. A $2000/year scholarship will be awarded to a Latino/Hispanic player entering college, who best demonstrates the values and qualities embodied by Pancho Gonzalez. Diversity Committee College Scholarship recipients will receive a check in the amount of $2000 for up to four consecutive years, provided each of the outlined criteria are met to the satisfaction of the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee.
Compliance to acceptable grade and course load requirements as defined by the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee and Awards Committees is mandatory. Payment will be administered through the university or college financial aid office except in the circumstance where such a process will negatively affect the overall financial aid status of the recipient. In such cases, scholarships will be paid directly to the student once sufficient financial documentation has been presented to the Diversity Committee.
To find out more about this great opportunity, go to: http://www.norcal.usta.com
You may also contact Silvia Dueñas Bielser at: duenas-bielser@norcal.usta.com'
);
opportu(20,
'Services for migrant families',
'http://www.escort.org',
'Is a national resource center dedicated to migrant education since 1986. They offer all sorts of services and resources for migrant families and have a hotline to help you with any questions! 1-800-234-8848.',
'');
opportu(19,
'COFEM Higher Education Summit',
'http://cofem.org/events/event111409',
'Want to hear real-life stories of people who have achieved success with a college education? Parents and students alike are invited to attend this motivational and informational seminar held by the Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norteamerica (COFEM).',
'This event will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at CSU Dominguez Hills’ Student Union from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is free, so go to http://cofem.org/events/event111409 to sign up now before the October 30 deadline!',
'');
opportu(18,
'University of California - Hastings College of Law',
'http://www.uchastings.edu/event/2008/10/diversity-outreach-day.html ',
'Diversity Outreach Day - Hastings Students Help Demystify Law School and Application Process
Start: 10/11/2008 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: 200 McAllister Street',
'
Diversity Outreach Day is a student-run event intended to demystify law school and the application process, as well as explain the possibilities of legal education. The event is geared toward current community college and college students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Participants can attend informational workshops and panels, as well as speak with current Hastings students about essential details of law school.
RSVP at hastingsoutreach@gmail.com. For more information, please visit: http://www.uchastings.edu/event/2008/10/diversity-outreach-day.html '
);
opportu(17,
'Sierra Club Cool Cities Program - Washington, DC Internship',
'email: lala.shamirzaian@sierraclub.org',
'Job Title: Cool Cities Program Intern (Unpaid, Part or Full-Time)
Department: Conservation, Washington DC
Reports To: Cool Cities Policy Analyst',
'
Context:
The Sierra Club\'s Cool Cities Campaign empowers citizens and local leaders to implement smart energy solutions in their cities to build a cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy future. The Cool Cities intern conducts research and analysis on local, state, and federal level, private and non-profit policies and mechanisms for implementing clean energy solutions. Additional projects can be flexible depending on the intern’s skills and interests.
Job Activities:
1. Research related to green buildings, energy efficiency, building codes, renewable energy, and other clean energy solutions.
2. Help produce fact sheets, toolkits and other documents.
3. Assistance with online communications.
4. Provide administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
• Enrolled in college or recent graduate
• Strong demonstrated research, writing, organizational and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge and background in clean energy solutions
• Experience working with local and state governments on energy issues is a plus
Goals:
Learn about clean energy and global warming policy and politics. Gain experience in working/coordinating with environmental coalitions. Work with other committed Sierra Club staff and activists on a variety of projects. Expand environmental awareness and learn more about the organizational structure of Sierra Club. Strengthen organizational and administrative skills in a professional environment.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to lala.shamirzaian@sierraclub.org
Currently accepting applications for Fall 2009 internship.'
);
opportu(16,
'Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Team
Washington, DC Internship',
'email: lala.shamirzaian@sierraclub.org',
'Job Title: Full-Time Intern
Department: Global Warming and Energy Team
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: National Conservation Organizer',
'
Context:
This position will work with the Global Warming and Energy Team to support our campaigns to enact a renewable electricity standard, energy efficiency standards, and a cap on global warming emissions. Specifically, the intern will conduct research, generate fact sheets and other materials, and interact with Congressional staff to gain support for these efforts. The intern will work with the National Conservation Organizer, the Team Leader, and coordinate with other team members to carry out needed tasks.
Job Activities:
Work with National Conservation Organizer to assess Congressional targets, and make contacts with Congressional offices in support of strong energy and global warming bills.
Develop and carry out research projects to illustrate benefits of clean energy and action to curb global warming.
Work with the field team, and others to write and distribute alerts to field staff and volunteers.
Serve as a reference for state chapter staff and volunteers on clean energy and global warming activities.
Attend Congressional hearings, record important content, and report back to the Global Warming and Energy Team.
When necessary, represents Sierra Club at other energy related events and briefings and to the larger community.
Perform other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Goals:
Learn about clean energy and global warming policy and politics.
Gain first-hand experience in conducting a legislative advocacy campaign.
Gain experience in working/coordinating with environmental coalitions.
Work with other committed Sierra Club staff and activists on a variety of projects.
Expand environmental awareness and learn more about organizational structure of Sierra Club
Interact with local leaders, elected officials and other key players in environmental movement.
Strengthen organizational and administrative skills in a professional environment
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume and writing sample to lala.shamirzaian@sierraclub.org
We are currently accepting application for fall internships.'
);
opportu(14,
'Video Contest',
'http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn',
'The Department of education is launching a video contest for students! It\'s called: "I Am What I Learn" video contest. On September 8, students will be asked to create videos describing the steps they will take to improve their education and the role education will play in fulfilling their dreams.',
'All students age 13 and older are asked to create and upload their videos to YouTube by October 8; entries may be in the form of video blogs, public service announcements, music videos, or documentaries. The general public will then vote on their favorites -- to determine the top 20 finalists. These 20 videos will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The panel will select three winners, each of whom will receive a $1,000 prize. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn/.
We hope you send in yours!'
);
opportu(13,
'Free masters program at Wake Forest Receives Poor Response',
'http://mba.wfu.edu/',
'Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE. The contact person for anyone who is interested is:
Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing
Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center',
'
Babcock Graduate School of Management Wake Forest University 1834 Wake
Forest Drive Winston-Salem , NC 27109-8758
email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu
Web Site: http://mba.wfu.edu/
Phone: (336).758.4475; Toll-free: (866) 925-3622; Fax: 336.758.4514
Message from Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.:
Greetings, I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity here at Wake Forest where you can get a FREE education and get PAID while you\'re doing it. Our Dean of the Schools of Business is the former CEO of PepsiCo and very committed to diversity. He\'s gone around to his CEO friends, who have agreed to donate a bunch of money to pay tuition and fees, provide a stipend, and a job, to diverse students. The details are below. The problem is, response to the program has been dismal! As a faculty member, I would be embarrassed for him to have to tell his CEO friends, "thanks so much for your donation, but unfortunately I have to give it back because we couldn\'t find Any students who wanted it." So, I need your help. Please contact me if you, or ANYONE you know is interested in the program. I want to help out as many young scholars as I can. Don\'t worry about whether or not you (or they) have taken the GMAT, etc. All you need to do at this point is JUST APPLY.
About the Program: The Master of Art in Management program is designed specifically for liberal arts majors only. The MA degree program is a 10 month intense study of the basic functional areas of Business. After graduation and working for approximately two years, all MA graduates are eligible to apply to Wake Forest as part of the MA/MBA joint degree program and get the MBA in one year. The new Dean, Steve Reinemund, has created a new scholarship for diverse students pursuing the MA degree called the Corporate Fellowship.
The Corporate Fellowship provides full tuition and a $21,000 stipend to cover living expenses. Additionally, each Corporate Fellow will participate in a practicum. The practicum has two components, educational and professional development. Each student will be assigned a mentor that is a high level executive with their sponsor corporation.
The mentor will oversee an educational project covering 4 of the functional areas of business u sing their own corporation as the subject.
The student will visit the corporation 3 - 4 times during the program to present his/her results of their research project. Additionally, the "professional development" component of the fellowship provides career coaching and leadership development for the students.
The goal for the corporation is to be able to groom and hopefully, hire a top candidate from a diverse background for their organization. Of course, there is no obligation that the students accept any offer of employment.. Still, the student benefits, even if they are not ultimately hired by their sponsor corporation in that they have the MA degree and the type of experience that will make them more marketable.'
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opportu(12,
'HSF Offers Scholarships Based on Your Needs',
'http://www.hsf.net/default.aspx',
'The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation\'s leading Hispanic scholarship organization, providing the Hispanic community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In its 34 year history, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded close to $280M in scholarships to more than 90,000 students in need.',
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Two-thirds of these students were the first in their families to go to college. The HSF website tailors to your needs, listing specific scholarships for students entering or in college, transferring from a community college, or entering their senior year of high school.
The mission of HSF is to strengthen America by increasing the number of Hispanics who earn a college degree. Let the Hispanic Scholarship Fund help you today.
Visit http://www.hsf.net/default.aspx today and find the scholarships you need to help pay for college.'
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opportu(11,
'HNIP Opportunities for Fall 2009',
'www.hnip.net',
'The deadline to participate in the fall 2009 Hispanic Association of College and Universities National Internship Program is June 19th 2009. Through this program one can secure a government or corporate internship in their desired field.',
'Eligible students are sophomores, junior and seniors enrolled in a degree program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Interns can expect a weekly salary of at least four hundred and fifty dollars based on a forty-hour week as well as academic credit. For federal interns round trip airfare is included. For more information or to apply online visit www.hnip.net'
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opportu(10,
'Dialogue Direct Inc. is now Hiring in NY, Seattle, LA, Boston, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Philadelphia!',
'www.dialoguedirect.com',
'This is an awesome part time/full time job for college students. Dialogue Direct is a street fundraising company that works with Non Profit organizations to find sponsors for children living in suppressed areas of the world. Unlike other commission-based companies Dialogue Direct offers an hourly wage as well as bonuses.',
'Employees can expect to earn between 600 and 1000 dollars a week. If you are interested in social services or direct marketing this is definitely a great place to develop your skills. For more information or to apply online visit www.dialoguedirect.com'
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opportu(9,
'Amazing Internship opportunities',
'www.Quarterlife.com',
'Lauren Berger, more commonly referred to as the intern queen, is in charge of the internship program on this awesome site that lists great internships across the country in almost every field imaginable.',
'The site also has a classifieds section where you can upload your work and network with employers and fellow students. The intern queen also has her own blog where she shares her tips and tricks of the trade for obtaining the internship of your dreams. You can also forward her your resume for a more personalized internship search! To find out more visit www.quarterlife.com!'
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opportu(8,
'Adelante Scholarships Now Accepting Applications for 2009-2010',
'www.adelantefund.org',
'Adelante National Scholarship $3,000
Who Qualifies: Juniors and Seniors as of 2009 studying Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Public Relations or Sales with a 3.0 or higher GPA and U.S. citizenship/legal residency.',
'What Does it Entail: Students must maintain full time enrollment throughout the duration of the scholarship at a participating university and also attend Adelante’s Annual Leadership Institute October 1st-4th, 2009
Adelante MillerCoors Texas Scholarship $3,000
Who Qualifies: U.S. citizens or legal residents with a 3.0 GPA or higher that attend college in Dallas, Houston or El Paso, Texas.
What does it entail: Students must maintain full time enrollment throughout the duration of the scholarship
Adelante MillerCoors Chicago Scholarship $1,000-1,500
Who Qualifies: U.S. citizens or legal residents with a 3.0 GPA or higher that attend college in the Chicago metro area
What does it entail: Students must maintain full time enrollment throughout the duration of the scholarship
Adelante Hope Scholarship $2,500
Who Qualifies: Incoming freshman or college students that attend an accredited college in San Antonio, Texas with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
What does it entail: Students must pursue degree in any concentration offered by the San Antonio College and complete a community service assignment
Adelante Hispano Scholarship
Who Qualifies: U.S. Citizen or legal resident with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Incoming freshman or college student at accredited four-year university.
What does it Entail- Students must maintain full time enrollment throughout the duration of the scholarship at a participating university and also attend Adelante’s Annual Leadership Institute October 1st-4th, 2009'
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opportu(7,
'Take Advantage of Danny Ruderman\'s One Of a Kind College Acceptance Coaching!',
'http://www.admitu.net',
'Danny Ruderman is the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System and the founder of this unique, amazing program.
He specializes in comprehensive services and resource provisions that are essential for both parents and students looking on ways to get into the college of their choice and stand out amongst thousands of applicants.',
'In addition to the extremely informative book Danny also offers a free online newsletter and resources section loaded with valuable information on financial aid and scholarships. Personalized step by step coaching through web casts is also available. For a complete break down of the admission process and tons of proven techniques for getting accepted to the college of your choice, www.admitu.net is the place to go. Don\'t miss out on this exciting opportunity.
The Ultimate College Acceptance System can be ordered online at both Amazon and Barnes and Noble!'
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opportu(6,
'CHPRD Hispanic Interns in Community Service Program in collaboration with Latino Leaders Fellowship Institute for 2009 Program',
'http://www.ushaa.com/News/View.aspx?id=116',
'Are you a Latino resident of New Jersey? Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher? If so, The Center for Hispanic Policy Research and Development is offering a great summer internship program especially for you.',
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The program offers students the chance to earn $3,000 in income while competing for scholarships for the spring and fall semester.
Students must demonstrate a need for financial aid. The internship has job opportunities in the government, corporate and non-profit settings and students are also required to participate in leadership training conducted by Rutger’s University.
For a complete description of this program access the link. '
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opportu(5,
'Semester at Sea',
'www.semesteratsea.org',
'If you haven’t heard about it yet, it’s time to explore this wonderful program that offers the opportunity to study a semester on a ship. The fall and spring semesters circumnavigate the globe in 108 days and the summer semester travels through a region in 65-70 days. ',
'The main focus of the program is Global Studies, which makes sense, as the curriculum is correlated to the countries visited during the trip, giving you a chance to experience different cultures. Through a partnership with the University of Virginia the floating campus offers a large number of courses 30 + in the summer and 70 + in fall and spring.
You need to apply a year ahead of the semester you’d like to study on the ship. The different accommodations allow you to work with your budget and there is also financial aid available. In addition, they have just announced three annual scholarships (read below).
Students from all majors can apply and your average GPA should be 2.75. Visit their website to get all the details!'
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opportu(4,
'USNH Partners with ISE to offer Three Annual Scholarships',
'Dec. 3, 2008',
'A new cooperative effort between the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) and the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) will enable three students attending a USNH college or university to traverse the globe with the Semester at Sea program on a full scholarship.',
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ISE will support annual scholarships for one student from the University of New Hampshire, one student from Plymouth State University, and one student from Keene State College, for a total of three scholarships per year. Eligible students will be New Hampshire residents that pay in-state tuition, are enrolled full time, are juniors or seniors, and who qualify for a USNH Affordable College Effort (ACE) Award based on income and enrollment criteria.
"We are delighted to be a part of this effort with the University System of New Hampshire to make the Semester at Sea academic experience a reality for all qualifying participants," said Les McCabe, president of ISE/SAS.
The first three scholarships will be awarded for the fall 2009 semester. Interested students must be ACE-eligible, have completed at least one full year of academic work, meet certain educational criteria, and have an interest in global issues. Beyond the financial requirements, ACE-eligible students must be New Hampshire residents attending a USNH institution full time.
In addition, students who receive the scholarship will also receive a $2,000 award from the New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center to help cover the costs of travel to and from the ship and at the various ports of call, passport and visa costs, and expenses related to books and learning materials. These additional funds will enable the participants to take better advantage of this international learning experience.
The ACE Awards were established in late 2005 to assist New Hampshire residents attending a residential USNH institution as a full-time freshman within one year of graduating from high school and for which the expected family contribution (EFC) is under $1,000. Combined with other grants and college work study funds, the direct cost to attend-which includes standard tuition, fees, room, and board-will be fully met. The program was expanded to eligible students in their sophomore year in 2007 and eligible juniors in 2008. About 200 students currently receive the awards, and this number is expected to increase once the third year of eligibility is added for students attending this fall.
"This is an invaluable and life-changing opportunity for students who typically could not take advantage of a semester abroad, let alone the Semester at Sea program," said USNH Chancellor Stephen Reno. "I\'m very excited that ISE is offering these scholarships and look forward to hearing first-hand about the learning experiences our students will have during this educational journey."
ISE awards $2.6 million in financial aid annually. Last year\'s ACE Awards averaged about $5,500 for the year, or $2,750 a semester. The ISE scholarships range from $8,000-10,000 per student, depending on which USNH institution they are attending.'
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opportu(3,
'Entry Level Careers Examiner',
'By Heather Huhman',
'Check out this column!
It’s loaded with great advice to help you prepare for your entry level job
http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/entry-level-careers
http://www.examiner.com/x-828-Entry-Level-Careers-Examiner',
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opportu(2,
'Blue Sky Studios - Production Assistant Intern (#72)',
'Email: intern_resumes@blueskystudios.com',
'Department : Production
Description : Fall Interns have been filled. Now accepting resumes for Spring \'09.
We are looking for students interested in joining our team as production interns. If you are a student interested in film production and have a background in film studies or producing, Blue Sky Studios is the place for you!',
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Responsibilities :
Internship responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Production database updates
Spreadsheet generation
Set-up of visual components for various meetings
Scanning various forms of artwork
Taking notes during meetings and director rounds
Qualifications :
Full-time and part-time internships are available for students enrolled at an accredited college or university as a sophomore or above, during the time of the internship. During the academic year, Blue Sky interns are allowed to work no more than thirty (30) hours per week for the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters and forty (40) hours per week for Summer. This limitation complies with Blue Sky’s internship guidelines to allow students adequate time to devote to their studies.
Applicants must have Mac/PC skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Interns must also provide their own housing and transportation during the internship and provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Students must also provide Blue Sky Studios with proof of internship credit for the semester.
How to Apply :
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation from faculty members at your institution to intern_resumes@blueskystudios.com. Your resume should include your computer software knowledge. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us why you wish to intern at Blue Sky and why we should award you the internship. We only have a limited number of internships available each semester, so apply today!
***PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to contact every applicant with results. Once we have found our interns we will post that we have on this page of our site.****'
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opportu(1,
'Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services',
'http://www.training.nih.gov/student',
'Find lots of information about high school and college internships, scholarships and programs in medical fields. Here are a couple of their Internship opportunities for you to check out. ',
'The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP) at the NIH provides an opportunity to spend the summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Students sixteen years of age or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are currently enrolled at least half-time in high school, an accredited U.S. college or university or an accredited U.S. medical/dental school are eligible to apply. Students who have been accepted into a college or university may also apply.'
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