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December Deadlines

University of Michigan Programs in Biomedical Sciences

Graduate students entering the Program in Biomedical Science (PIBS) at the University of Michigan are offered flexibility in the choice of any of the participating Ph.D. programs, while retaining the small, focused environment of each of the individual training programs. Entering students can immediately begin training in any of thirteen participating programs, or take a course of study compatible with several programs. In the meantime, students engage in research rotations in two to four laboratories of their choice out of over 300 graduate research mentors available in the thirteen programs. PIBS has been set up so that students are not required to make final decisions until the end of their first year on which research laboratory or training program they will enter.

Deadline: December 31, 2004

For more information:
http://www.med.umich.edu/pibs/

January Deadlines

Nutrition at Wisconsin Ph.D. Training Program

The increasingly interdisciplinary nature of nutrition research led to the formation of an Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences (IGPNS) on the Madison campus in 1989. This program includes the faculty members of the Nutritional Sciences Department. It also cuts across departmental and College lines so that investigators in other departments who have an interest in nutrition research actively participate in the program and serve as advisors for graduate students seeking a degree in nutrition. The training objectives of the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutrition are to provide students with an understanding of basic nutritional principles as they apply to both humans and animals, to provide them with current knowledge in a specific area of emphasis, to make them aware of the multidisciplinary nature of nutrition research, and to direct them toward a successful career through their thesis and publications. In recognition of the wide range of research approaches and objectives falling under the general term "nutrition," a single set of prerequisites and graduate requirements are not appropriate. Students in this interdepartmental program will choose to focus their training in one of three emphasis groups: Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Animal Nutrition.

Deadline: January 1

For more information:
http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Advanced Opportunity Program Fellowships

Graduate School Fellowships: Approximately 14 fellowships are awarded annually to exceptional newly admitted or currently enrolled UWM graduate students. Awards are for full-time study only. Fellows receive a stipend of $9,000 for the 2005-2006 academic (fall/spring) year plus full coverage of resident tuition (approximately $7,400) and a remission of nonresident tuition (for students who are not residents of the State of Wisconsin).

Deadline: January 21, 2005

For more information:
http://www.gradschool.uwm.edu/fellowships

University of Wisconsin-Madison Advanced Opportunity Fellowship

The AOF is designed to encourage graduate study by African Americans, Native Americans or Alaskan natives (includes Hawaiian), Mexican Americans, Chicano/as, Puerto Ricans, South East Asians (Cambodians, Hmong, Laotians, and Vietnamese) and educationally disadvantaged students. Eligibility is not a guarantee of being funded, but rather only leads to candidacy. The award includes university tuition and fees remission, comprehensive health care benefits, and a stipend. AOF eligible recipients must be admissible to or enrolled in the department as either a Master's or Doctoral student with an emphasis on school leadership, higher and post-secondary education, or educational policy.

Deadline: January 21, 2005

For more information:
http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/fellowships/aof.html

February Deadlines

Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) Fellowships

The new DFI (formerly known as ICEOP and IMGIP fellowships) application is now available to students from underrepresented groups (African American/Black, Hispanic American, Asian American, American Indian, or Alaskan Native). The intent of the fellowship is to increase the number of underrepresented faculty and staff at Illinois institutions of higher education and higher education governing boards.

The fellowships are for students in any field (both masters and doctoral) who will be studying full time in a degree program a participating Illinois institution. All applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and must be Illinois residents (defined as someone who has received a high school diploma or post-secondary degree from an educational institution in Illinois or someone with three or more years of residency in Illinois).

Applications can be picked up in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (Administration 203). A downloadable application is also available.

All applicants must also:

  1. Demonstrate financial need and file an online FAFSA by February 15 th, 2006.
  2. Submit standardized test scores if the department or school to which a student is applying requires such scores.
  3. Submit three letters of recommendation - it is preferable that the letters of recommendation be written by the applicant's professors and specifically address their qualifications for the DFI fellowship. Applicants who duplicate their admission recommendation letters will not be scored as highly as those written specifically for DFI.
  4. Submit required essays (Statement of Educational and Career Goals and Statement of Underrepresented Status), which will account for a large portion of applicant’s score.

The stipend for the DFI fellowship will be in the $12,500 -16,000 range.

All applications must be submitted to the institutional representative, Mary Vander Kinter, Associate Director, of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, by February 22, 2006. Any questions can be directed to Mary Vander Kinter at 773-834-2833, or by going to her office in ADM 203.

Please note: In order for applications to be forwarded to the DFI selection committee, students will need proof of admission to the University of Chicago. Official letters of acceptance can be brought separately to Mary Vander Kinter up until February 28, 2006.

Application Deadline: February 22, 2006

March Deadlines

CSRPC Dissertation Fellowship 2005-2006

The goal of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture fellowship is to enable an outstanding doctoral student interested in the study of race and ethnicity to devote his or her full energies to the completion of the dissertation. The fellowship carries a stipend of $18,000 for the academic year, a $1000 travel and research budget, and will cover Advanced Residence tuition, fees, and Basic university student health insurance, if needed. University of Chicago doctoral students who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but the dissertation, including formal admission to candidacy, and expect to complete all field work by September 26, 2005 are eligible to apply.

Deadline: March 4, 2005

For more information, e-mail csrpc@uchicago.edu.

April Deadlines

University of North Texas Health Science Center Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences

Programs include:

Fall quarter deadline April 1

For more information:
http://www.hsc.unt.edu/

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Funded research areas include:

Fall quarter deadline April 1

For more information:
http://neuropharm.hsc.unt.edu/

Rolling/Multiple Deadlines

California State University, L.A. Environmental Science Fellowships

Unparalleled opportunities for undergraduate and Master's research in Marine biology and ecolo. , Ecosystem carbon flux, Molecular genetics in evolution and conservation, Biogeochemical processes, Watershed hydrogeology and ecology

Financial Support:

Program Qualifications:

For more information:
http://cea-crest.calstatela.edu/

Northwestern University School of Education Administration and Policy

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) Program seeks to prepare professionals who are dedicated to and skilled at helping individuals of all ages improve themselves through education in the contexts of school, family, community and work. Enhancing the quality of education in these environments requires a core of hard-won knowledge as well as creativity, courage and dedication.

For more information:
http://www.sesp.northwester.edu/msed

NIH Training Grant Program in Molecular and Applied Nutrition

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has postdoctoral (Ph.D. ) training positions available in the areas of molecular and applied nutrition. Research in several key areas of nutrition include: regulation of gene expression and signal transduction; development and aging; nutritional basis of disease; nutritional epidemiology; and nutritional toxicology. Predoctoral training in nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology or related fields is appropriate for these traineeships. Candidates with no previous formal training in nutrition are welcome to apply.

For more information:
http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/NIH

Penn State: The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences Integrative Biosciences Graduate Degree Program

Program Options:

For more information:
http://www.huck.psu.edu/GradEd/

Southern Regional Education Board: Doctoral Scholars Program

The Southern Regional Education Board's State Doctoral Scholars Program was developed with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts and The Ford Foundation. It is part of a nationwide initiative, the Compact for Faculty Diversity, to produce more minority Ph.D.s and to encourage them to seek faculty positions.

Now in its eleventh year of operation, the SREB Doctoral Scholars Program has supported more than 525 scholars, who attended 83 institutions in 29 states. SREB states share resources, work to expand their minority applicant pool, support qualified candidates with financial assistance for up to five years of graduate study, and assist graduates and higher education institutions in identifying employment opportunities. The program has maintained a retention rate of almost 90 percent, and more than 70 percent of its graduates have begun academic careers.

For more information:
http://www.sreb.org

University of Wisconsin-Madison Geology and Geophysics BP Research Assistantship

British Petroleum (BP) and the Department of Geology and Geophysics are pleased to announce a Research Assistantship. The RA is intended for an incoming student who comes from a cultural or ethnic group that is under-represented in earth science, and intends to pursue graduate studies in any field of geology, geophysics, or geological engineering.

The Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a highly ranked department with numerous disciplines that overlap the field of earth sciences, geological engineering, biology, geography, and ocean and material sciences. The RA is jointly funded by BP and the department. In addition to a stipend for the academic year (9 months), the RA carries a summer stipend, which is not normally covered, for example, in Teaching Assistantship appointments. At the current rates (2004-05), this 12 month stipend is $17,772. In addition, BP and the department will cover tuition costs.

The Department of Geology and Geophysics has had a long relationship with BP, and we welcome their interest in increasing diversity in the earth sciences. BP is a regular recruiter at UW Madison, and has supported summer field work by many graduate students over the years, and they have helped support the expansion of Weeks Hall.

For more information:
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/misc/diversity.html

Graduate Internships

November Deadlines

United Negro College Fund Corporate Scholars

UNCF Corporate Scholars Programs help college students gain invaluable professional experience through paid internships at America's leading Fortune 500 corporations and national organizations. Students also receive up to a $10,000 scholarship. Many of the internships are renewable. The ultimate goal of the program is to ensure that successful corporations have a ready pool of well-trained, ethnically diverse young professionals who can create the products and efficiencies companies need to compete in the dynamic, globally integrated marketplace of today. Eligibility requirements are different for each program. Hundreds of students have participated in the program, resulting in money for college and abundant job offers. Go to the website for specific deadlines. Deadlines run from Nov. 29 to April 23 depending on company

For more information:
http://www.uncf.org

January Deadlines

Marquette Universities, Department of Biological Sciences Summer Research Program

The Department of Biological Sciences with the support of a grant from the National Science Foundation, is pleased to announce its 2005 Summer Research Program. This 10 week program (June 6-August 12) is open to undergraduates from all universities and colleges. The program pairs each student with a faculty mentor who will supervise the student projects. Students are involved daily in their selected research. At the end of the summer students prepare a written research report and present the results of their research at a department-wide symposium. In addition, students attend a weekly program of research and career oriented presentations. The program provides informal social and recreational events. You should have completed your sophomore or junior year in the spring of 2005 and should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Deadline: January 31, 2005

For more information: http://biology.marquette.edu/biosummer/index.htm

February Deadlines

White House Fellows

Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government.

White House Fellows typically spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants to senior White House Staff, the Vice President, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors, and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education and be working in their chosen professions.

Deadline: February 1, 2005

For more information:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows

Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program

The Division of Medical Sciences administers the research training programs for PhD students in the biomedical sciences at Harvard Medical School. The Program is offered for college students from under-represented groups who are seriously considering research careers in the bio-medical sciences. SHURP will be entering its fifteenth year in 2005 , and presently has almost 300 alumni from colleges across the country, over 90% of whom are continuing or planning to continue training and careers in the sciences.

Deadline: February 1

For more information:
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html

Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP)

A program specifically for Native Americans, designed by Native Americans FDSRP is a summer program designed for Native American undergraduate students to perform research at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. The program is designed and run by Native American physicians and medical students within the Harvard Medical community. FDSRP will be 12 years old in 2005, and has had over 95 participants during this time. We welcome applicants who are interested in becoming familiar with the medical and research community at Harvard Medical School, and who are committed to improving the health status of Native Americans.

Deadline: February 18, 2005

For more information:
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/fdsrpintro.html

AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholarship Internship Program

We believe the future is in the hands of those with the ability and desire to change the world. People like you. You can work on the front lines of a real union organizing campaign, where you will talk to workers about gaining a voice on the job, fair wages and benefits for themselves and their families - by joining a union. You will get the opportunity to do the day-to-day work of outreach to workers, campaign research, and material development The best part is that you'll have a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Plus, you will receive scholarship funding as well as have real world experience. The 8-10 internship provides an internship stipend up to $4,000, on-site housing at your internship location, and an opportunity to attend a week-long orientation and training at Harvard University. Possible internship sites are Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico and Washington state.

Deadline: February 28, 2005

For more information:
http://www.uncf.org

March Deadlines

Women's Networking Community Internship

The Women's Networking Community (WNC) is pleased to announce paid internship opportunities for graduate and undergraduate candidates. We are pleased to offer a $1,000 stipend. Highly motivated students are strongly encouraged to apply. As an intern with the WNC, you will assist in designing and executing the POWER: Opening Doors for Women event on Thursday, May 26, 2005. POWER is an evening of networking opportunities comprised of a large opening reception followed by fourteen topic-specific dinner parties hosted by notable Chicago women. Each dinner will feature an informal panel of four prominent women business leaders. Dinner themes include Women in Government, Women in Law, Women in the Arts and Entertainment, Women in Finance and Banking and Women in Corporate Leadership. In addition to other responsibilities, interns will not only work closely with dinner hosts but also attend one of the dinners and be able to interact with the guests and speakers.

As a WNC intern, you will have direct networking access to organizations and events that feature the highest caliber women leaders in Chicago and throughout the nation. Past interns working on POWER have attended numerous brainstorming sessions, where they were involved in developing the ideas and goals for POWER with senior women. The WNC is committed to enabling young college women to transcend the traditional boundaries for women in the workplace and society by providing the opportunity to build invaluable relationships with prominent women as well as other WNC interns.

Deadline: March 18, 2005

For more information:
www.womensnetworkingcommunity.org.

Road Trip Nation

Do you know what you want to do with your life? Do you know what you want to do this summer? Roadtrip Nation is searching for student teams to travel across the country starting June 30th; passing the torch to meet individuals who have defined their own roads in life. Get your team together. Each team must have 3 members. Everyone must be 18years of age, a current full time student and available from June 30th through the first week in August. Fill out the attached application. Completion of the application requires viewing at least one of the eight episodes from Destination Unknown Series which is available in the CAPS office. Make your introductory video. Make a 6-minute video that explains why you and your team are the best fit to hit the road. 1 minute for each application individually, 2 minutes to show all 3 and 1 minute to share why your team should be selected.

Deadline: April 1, 2005

For more information please visit www.roadtripnation.com. See the application here. If you have assembled a team and plan to apply please contact Latonya Boone at Latonya@uchicago.edu to view an episode from the Destination Unknown Series.

Graduate Programs

January Deadlines

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C. , where they work in congressional offices and learn about health policy. The application deadline is January 7, 2005. The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program to honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was a Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health policy. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2004. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential and interest in health policy. Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.

Deadline: January 7, 2005

For more information:
http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html

The MLK Scholars Program

The MLK Scholars Program is a unique summer internship experience at the U.S. Department of Education, established in commemoration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his contributions to civil and human rights in America. Scholars will be assigned to the Office of the Secretary and the immediate offices of the assistant secretaries at the Department's headquarters in Washington, DC. Scholars will assist with a variety of projects related to critical education programs and initiatives, analysis, policy development, and legal or other work ~designed to provide developmental experiences and exposure to government and public policy in a Cabinet-level Department. It is a paid internship from June 13-August 5, 2005. This is open to fulltime continuing undergraduate juniors/seniors, and graduate students with a 3.3 G.P.A.

Deadline: January 21, 2005

For more information:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/mlk/2003-award.html

March Deadlines

Arizona State University and Los Alamos National Laboratory Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute

The objectives of the program are to encourage undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees in math and sciences and facilitate the access graduate studies for Chicano, Latino, Native American, and other minority students in the sciences through a training program that includes a series of small group research projects. The Summer Program is based on mathematical training and mentorship. The role models are nationally recognized Chicano, Latino, and Native American professors as well as successful young faculty, providing the students with a unique mentoring experience. The program's location in Los Alamos, NM, exposes students to top government researches and provides them with a sense of the global importance of mathematical biology with weekly lectures by visiting scientists from around the world.

The program is designed for undergraduates - U.S. citizens or permanent residents, who will complete their sophomore or junior year during the school year prior to entrance into the program. Students majoring in mathematics, biology, or related fields and who have had a year of calculus are eligible to apply.

Students will receive round-trip travel, room and board (students are housed in apartments or house), and a $3,000 stipend.

The deadline for the application is March 1, 2001 with notification of acceptance by March 15th.

For more information:
http://math.asu.edu/MTBI

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Inc. Public Policy Fellowship Program

The Public Policy Fellowship Program offers up to 20 currently enrolled graduate student from across the country, including Puerto Rico, the opportunity to game hands-on experience at the federal level in the public policy area if their choice. Fellows receive roundtrip transportation to Washington, D.C. , health insurance coverage, and a monthly stipend of $2,061 (fellows with a graduate degree receive $2,500).

Deadline: March 1, 2005

For more information, visit http://www.chciyouth.org or contact Isabel Huerta at 1-800-EXCEL-DC with questions.

Environmental Medicine Internship Program

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Division of Environmental & Occupational Medicine offers a training program for minority students. Selected students will be paired with a faculty mentor and will complete a research project in environmental health sciences or public health. The program includes participation in journal club, seminars, field trips, and visits to an occupational health clinic. A stipend of approximately $1700 per month, funds for materials, and/or academic credit are provided for qualified students. Applicants must be 1) U.S. Citizens or permanent residents, 2) 18 years of age or older, 3) currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in the sciences, medicine, public health, or science writing, 4) of a minority or underrepresented background, and 5)willing to commit a minimum of 10 full-time weeks to the program.

Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2005

For more information, contact Dr. Luz Claudio at luz.claudio@mssm.edu

May Deadlines

Business Today International Conference XXXI: Business without Borders: The Global Economy

Application due May 15

New York City: November 19-22, 2005
Marriott Marquis Times Square

A free trip to New York City and the chance to interact face-to-face with dozens of top Fortune-500 executives and powerful leaders from the political world.

Learn from the experience of those who have made it to the top. Hear our Keynote Speakers and Executive Seminar Leaders share their knowledge of business in the growing global marketplace. Apply today to attend the 2005 Business Today International Conference.

Recent keynote speakers have included Steve Forbes, Gordon Bethune of Continental Airlines, Jim Keyes of 7-Eleven, Russell Simmons, Pete Peterson, Ralph Nader, and others. Our 60 seminar leaders are C-Suite executives at Fortune-500 companies who are eager to discuss business, politics, and success with you in a small group setting.

Network with the current leaders of the business world and with other future leaders such as yourself. This is your chance to gain a unique insight into the world of a CEO. You'll get to talk to people whose own employees seldom get to meet them.

Check out our website for more information. Applications are now available at www.businesstoday.org.

Meet the people who make business happen. Log on and apply now.

This year's conference will take place November 19-22 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. The conference, our 31st annual, is entitled "Business without Borders: the Global Economy. " Business Today covers all costs for admitted students, including hotel, food, and most of the travel expense depending on location. Ours is the only completely student-run business conference in America, and it is the most selective of its kind. We would love to see some students from the University of Chicago participate this year. Visit our website, www.businesstoday.org, for more information, and feel free to contact Michael Short at michael@businesstoday.org with any further questions about the conference or Business Today.

Remember, Career Advising & Planning Services (CAPS) is available to help students revise and refine applications for this conference!!

Rolling/Multiple Deadlines

Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)

PREP is an opportunity for underrepresented minorities who hold a recent bachelor's degree in science to work as lab technician for one or two years at the University of Chicago before pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD. In addition to employment, PREP scholars participate in a structured and extensive program of academic and enrichment activities designed to help them prepare for successful application for an advanced degree in research.

For more information:
Nancy B. Schwartz

Funding

March Deadlines

CSRPC Graduate Research and Travel Grants 2005-2006

The goal of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture grant is to support the research efforts of outstanding graduate students interested in the study of race and ethnicity. The grant may only be used for expenses associated with a clearly defined research project. Activities that will be considered for funding include, but are not limited to, travel-related expenses (transportation and lodging) associated with field research or conference presentation, primary archival research, transcription costs, duplication services, or the acquisition of data sets for quantitative analysis. Preference will be given to dissertation-related research, however, other projects will also be considered. Grants of up to $2500 will be awarded to successful candidates. These grants may be used to supplement other small grants. Open to University of Chicago graduate or professional students that are in good standing.

Deadline: March 4, 2005.

For more information, e-mail csrpc@uchicago.edu.

April Deadlines

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Inc. - Scholarship Awards

Awards are given to Latino students who have a demonstrated history of leadership in their community. There is no GPA requirement and full-time undergraduate and graduate students of all majors are eligible to apply. Students attending four-year university or graduate/professional programs will receive $2,500.

Deadline: April 15, 2005

For more information, visit http://www.hsf.org or contact Isabel Huerta at 1-800-EXCEL-DC with questions.

Undergraduate Fellowships

April 2005 Deadlines

Road Trip Nation

Do you know what you want to do with your life? Do you know what you want to do this summer? Roadtrip Nation is searching for student teams to travel across the country starting June 30th; passing the torch to meet individuals who have defined their own roads in life. Get your team together. Each team must have 3 members. Everyone must be 18years of age, a current full time student and available from June 30th through the first week in August. Fill out the attached application. Completion of the application requires viewing at least one of the eight episodes from Destination Unknown Series which is available in the CAPS office. Make your introductory video. Make a 6-minute video that explains why you and your team are the best fit to hit the road. 1 minute for each application individually, 2 minutes to show all 3 and 1 minute to share why your team should be selected.

Deadline: April 1, 2005

For more information please visit www.roadtripnation.com. See the application here. If you have assembled a team and plan to apply please contact Latonya Boone at Latonya@uchicago.edu to view an episode from the Destination Unknown Series.

March 2006 Deadlines

The Carol H. Pitchersky Development Fellowship

The Carol H. Pitchersky Development Fellowship, under the auspices of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund, is a two-year fellowship to be awarded to an aspiring development professional of color, to work in the kind of organization that reflects Carol's lifelong commitment to social justice. Those who worked with Carol Pitchersky during her life will serve as mentors for the selected fellows. The Leadership Conference will sponsor the first fellowship and applications are now being taken through March 15. The following link will take you to the LCCREF site where you can learn more about Carol H. Pitchersky and the fellowship program, including the application.

For more information, contact the LCCREF Development Office at (202) 466-1887 or email:
CHPFellowship@civilrights.org
http://www.civilrights.org/about/lccref/fellowship.html

Rolling/Multiple Deadlines

United Negro College Fund Corporate Scholars

UNCF Corporate Scholars Programs help college students gain invaluable professional experience through paid internships at America's leading Fortune 500 corporations and national organizations. Students also receive up to a $10,000 scholarship. Many of the internships are renewable. The ultimate goal of the program is to ensure that successful corporations have a ready pool of well-trained, ethnically diverse young professionals who can create the products and efficiencies companies need to compete in the dynamic, globally integrated marketplace of today. Eligibility requirements are different for each program. Hundreds of students have participated in the program, resulting in money for college and abundant job offers. Go to the website for specific deadlines.

For more information:
http://www.uncf.org

Voting Rights Internship

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, advocacy, and community education. Voting Rights Internship positions for Fall are available for college, graduate, and law students in AALDEF's Voting Rights Program. AALDEF's Voting Rights Program aims to enhance the political participation of Asian Americans and guard against anti-Asian voter discrimination.

Deadline: Rolling

For more information:
http://www.aaldef.org/

Fellowships for Students of Color Entering the Teaching Profession

Undergraduate students of color in the arts and sciences, who are in their junior year of college, expect to graduate in Summer 2006, and plan to enter master's degree programs in an education or education-related course of study are eligible to apply. Only full-time students are eligible to apply.

For more information:
http://www.rbf.org/programs/educationproglist.html

Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program

The Division of Medical Sciences administers the research training programs for PhD students in the biomedical sciences at Harvard Medical School. The Program is offered for college students from under-represented groups who are seriously considering research careers in the bio-medical sciences. SHURP will be entering its fifteenth year in 2005 , and presently has almost 300 alumni from colleges across the country, over 90% of whom are continuing or planning to continue training and careers in the sciences.

For more information:
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html

Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence

Established in 1994, the Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence program was created to increase the level of interest in and awareness of careers in the industry among students at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Florida A&M University, Howard University, Morehouse College and Spelman College. The scholarship has since been expanded to target Black, Hispanic and Native American undergraduate students at multiple schools. Recipients of the scholarship receive a US$5,000 award toward tuition and academic expenses for one year and a paid summer Goldman Sachs internship.

For more information:
http://www.gs.com/careers/about_goldman_sachs/diversity/internships_scholarships/

"O" The Oprah Magazine Internship

“O” is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is available for college students in need of credit hours and recent graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. , 5 days a week. Call the number below for details!

Send resumes with a cover letter to: Cindy M. del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700 Broadway, 38th Floor NY , or call 212-903-5149.

Undergraduate Programs

December Deadlines

MD/PhD Program in Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities (MeSH)

The University of Chicago MD/PhD Program in Medicine, the Social Sciences, and Humanities (MeSH) is an exceptional opportunity for students who seek training in medicine and a PhD within the social sciences, humanities, or related professions. The program is designed to prepare physician-scholars to analyze and develop creative solutions for problems facing the medical profession and society.

Deadline: December 3, 2004

For more information:
crey@bsd.uchicago.edu

Diversity on LaSalle Street

Diversity on LaSalle Street provides diverse Sophomores and Juniors at Big 10+ universities, including DePaul University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, the chance to learn more about business related opportunities at companies located in Chicago. This program will offer students opportunities to learn about various business sectors in Chicago, explore possible career paths and internship opportunities, and develop potential networks. It will also serve as an opportunity for companies to showcase recruiting opportunities to talented and motivated undergraduates. Up to fifteen students from each participating university will be a part of the event. Participating companies include: Ariel Mutual Funds, Boeing, CNA Insurance, Equity Residential, LaSalle Bank, Morningstar, Wrigley, Chubb Insurance, Chicago Trading Company, JP Morgan Chase and McGladrey & Pullen.

YOU HAVE TO APPLY TO PARTICIPATE! Application Deadline: December 17 at 5p.m.

For more information: http://caps.uchicago.edu/highlights/diversity_lasallest.html

January Deadlines

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars

The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C. , where they work in congressional offices and learn about health policy. The application deadline is January 7, 2005. The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program to honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was a Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health policy. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2004. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential and interest in health policy. Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.

Deadline: January 7, 2005

For more information:
http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html

The MLK Scholars Program

The MLK Scholars Program is a unique summer internship experience at the U.S. Department of Education, established in commemoration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , and his contributions to civil and human rights in America. Scholars will be assigned to the Office of the Secretary and the immediate offices of the assistant secretaries at the Department's headquarters in Washington, DC. Scholars will assist with a variety of projects related to critical education programs and initiatives, analysis, policy development, and legal or other work ~designed to provide developmental experiences and exposure to government and public policy in a Cabinet-level Department. It is a paid internship from June 13-August 5, 2005. This is open to fulltime continuing undergraduate juniors/seniors, and graduate students with a 3.3 G.P.A.

Deadline: January 21, 2005

For more information:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/mlk/2003-award.html

March Deadlines

Arizona State University and Los Alamos National Laboratory Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute

The objectives of the program are to encourage undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees in math and sciences and facilitate the access graduate studies for Chicano, Latino, Native American, and other minority students in the sciences through a training program that includes a series of small group research projects. The Summer Program is based on mathematical training and mentorship. The role models are nationally recognized Chicano, Latino, and Native American professors as well as successful young faculty, providing the students with a unique mentoring experience. The program's location in Los Alamos, NM, exposes students to top government researches and provides them with a sense of the global importance of mathematical biology with weekly lectures by visiting scientists from around the world.

The program is designed for undergraduates - U.S. citizens or permanent residents, who will complete their sophomore or junior year during the school year prior to entrance into the program. Students majoring in mathematics, biology, or related fields and who have had a year of calculus are eligible to apply.

Students will receive round-trip travel, room and board (students are housed in apartments or house), and a $3,000 stipend. The deadline for the application is March 1, 2001 with notification of acceptance by March 15th.

For more information:
http://math.asu.edu/MTBI

Summer Research Program in Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

For nine, weeks, participants work full time with UW-Madison faculty and researchers in state of the art research facilities. In addition to their individual research experience, students participate in workshops on research topics of interest, ethics, career choices, and preparation for the GRE. Applicants must be within their sophomore and senior years with a G.P.A. of at least a 3.0.

Deadline: March 1, 2005

For more information:
http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/

Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Science Research Institute (SUMSRI)

The Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Science Research Institute (SUMSRI) is a program conducted under the guidance of Miami University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics. We seek talented undergraduate students in the mathematical sciences who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees. Because of the shortage of minorities and women mathematical scientists, we are especially interested in, but not limited to, African Americans and other underrepresented minorities and women.

SUMSRI will run from June 6 to July 22, 2005, on Miami University's campus in Oxford, Ohio. During these seven weeks, students will participate in problem seminars in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. The program will also include a technical writing seminar, a GRE preparation workshop, two short courses on algebra and real analysis, and colloquium talks given by well know mathematical scientists. There will also be panel discussions to present information on graduate school and career opportunities in the mathematical sciences. SUMSRI will pay for the students travel, room, board, and supplies. Each student will also be given a $2,700 stipend. Funds may also be available for travel and support to some selected national meetings.

Deadline: March 1, 2005

For more information, visit http://www.units.muohio.edu/sumsri/ or contact Vasant Waikar at waikarvb@muohio.edu

Environmental Medicine Internship Program

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Division of Environmental & Occupational Medicine offers a training program for minority students. Selected students will be paired with a faculty mentor and will complete a research project in environmental health sciences or public health. The program includes participation in journal club, seminars, field trips, and visits to an occupational health clinic. A stipend of approximately $1700 per month, funds for materials, and/or academic credit are provided for qualified students. Applicants must be 1) U.S. Citizens or permanent residents, 2) 18 years of age or older, 3) currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in the sciences, medicine, public health, or science writing, 4) of a minority or underrepresented background, and 5)willing to commit a minimum of 10 full-time weeks to the program.

Deadline: March 15, 2005

For more information, contact Dr. Luz Claudio at luz.claudio@mssm.edu.

May Deadlines

Chicago Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP)

Becoming a teacher in an urban public school is one of the most challenging and rewarding professions available to you. Chicago UTEP, the Universitys Urban Teacher Education Program, offers you that possibility. It is one of the most effective and intellectually engaging ways to prepare for that work.

UTEP is open only to University of Chicago undergraduates. Applications are accepted during your third year at the College. The program itself begins fourth year with your three quarter sequence designed to familiarize you with the history of urban education, issues of child development and educational philosophy, and the impact of personal experience and racial and cultural identity on teacher practice. The academic work is carefully integrated with a variety of clinical and field experiences, a balance that characterizes the entire program. With an additional 15 months of classroom internship and work, you can earn a MAT degree and an Illinois teaching certificate for grades K-9.

Deadline: May 1, 2005

For more information, visit http://usi.uchicago.edu/utep/ or contact Kavita Kapadia at kkapadia@uchicago.edu.

Business Today International Conference XXXI Business without Borders: The Global Economy

Application due May 15

New York City: November 19-22, 2005
Marriott Marquis Times Square

A free trip to New York City and the chance to interact face-to-face with dozens of top Fortune-500 executives and powerful leaders from the political world.

Learn from the experience of those who have made it to the top. Hear our Keynote Speakers and Executive Seminar Leaders share their knowledge of business in the growing global marketplace. Apply today to attend the 2005 Business Today International Conference.

Recent keynote speakers have included Steve Forbes, Gordon Bethune of Continental Airlines, Jim Keyes of 7-Eleven, Russell Simmons, Pete Peterson, Ralph Nader, and others. Our 60 seminar leaders are C-Suite executives at Fortune-500 companies who are eager to discuss business, politics, and success with you in a small group setting.

Network with the current leaders of the business world and with other future leaders such as yourself. This is your chance to gain a unique insight into the world of a CEO. You'll get to talk to people whose own employees seldom get to meet them.

Check out our website for more information. Applications are now available at www.businesstoday.org.

Meet the people who make business happen. Log on and apply now.

This year's conference will take place November 19-22 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. The conference, our 31st annual, is entitled "Business without Borders: the Global Economy. " Business Today covers all costs for admitted students, including hotel, food, and most of the travel expense depending on location. Ours is the only completely student-run business conference in America, and it is the most selective of its kind. We would love to see some students from the University of Chicago participate this year. Visit our website, www.businesstoday.org, for more information, and feel free to contact Michael Short at michael@businesstoday.org with any further questions about the conference or Business Today.

Remember, Career Advising & Planning Services (CAPS) is available to help students revise and refine applications for this conference!!

Rolling/Multiple Deadlines

Northwestern Master of Science in Education (MSEd) Program

The Master of Science in Education (MSEd) Program seeks to prepare professionals who are dedicated to and skilled at helping individuals of all ages improve themselves through education in the contexts of school, family, community and work. Enhancing the quality of education in these environments requires a core of hard-won knowledge as well as creativity, courage and dedication. Students in the MSEd program: 1) Engage in shared, disciplined inquiry into issues of educational research and engage in discussion of seminal works in the fields of cognitive science, educational philosophy, psychology and other academic disciplines; 2) Participate in rigorous field experiences that foster an understanding of the relations between theory and practice as they are connected to academic study; 3) Develop a personal philosophy of education; and 4) Complete a master's project that advances knowledge in an area of personal concern.

Furthermore, students in the MSEd program pursue one of four concentrations: 1) Elementary Teaching, 2) Secondary Teaching, 3) Advanced Teaching, or 4) Higher Education Administration and Policy. Additionally, students in either the Elementary or Secondary Teaching concentrations can pursue an endorsement in Middle School Teaching. Deadline: Quarterly

For more information:
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu:16080/msed/

Masters of Arts in African-New World Studies

The M.A. in African-New World Studies provides interdisciplinary, graduate level training with three areas of emphasis: education, national and transnational policy analysis and cultural studies. This M.A. develops scholars with specific skills, research methodologies, principles, and knowledge which will lead to professional positions in a range of fields as it simultaneously prepares them for further study at the Ph.D. level. The M.A. in African-New World Studies is international in orientation, and its geographic reach is Africa, the Caribbean, North and South America, Europe and Asia, therefore, conceptually, it embraces the African Diaspora. It provides one of the few truly international, multi-disciplinary M.A. models among Africana Studies programs, departments and centers nationally. As such the M.A. is organized to develop research interests and models, advance knowledge, and develop interactive and comparative relationships with similar programs which pursue the life, cultural and social formations, economics, education, language, expressive and performing arts, governmental and other institutional systems, of peoples of African descent wherever they exist.

For more information:
http://www.fiu.edu/~africana/masters.htm

Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)

PREP is an opportunity for underrepresented minorities who hold a recent bachelor's degree in science to work as lab technician for one or two years at the University of Chicago before pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD. In addition to employment, PREP scholars participate in a structured and extensive program of academic and enrichment activities designed to help them prepare for successful application for an advanced degree in research.

For more information:
Nancy B. Schwartz

CSFB Undergraduate Explorer Program

The CSFB Explorer Program is a pioneering three-day educational outreach program that encourages undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and all majors to learn more about the world of business. Students participate in seminars with CSFB employees, as well as leaders from various industries. During their stay in New York students learn about current trends in the business world and how businesses are organized. They also experience the myriad cultural opportunities available in New York.

The CSFB Explorer Program provides students the opportunity to broaden your horizons, make valuable contacts, and have fun at the same time!

If you are interested, please contact Candace Kohl at candace.kohl@csfb.com or 212.325.3655.