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Fondo Futuro Scholarships
Future Sun Devils - Arizona State University Scholarships
Future Wildcats - University of Arizona Scholarships
Future Lumberjacks - Northern Arizona University Scholarships
Kids' Chance of Arizona Scholarships
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships
Migrant Children Scholarships
Paying for College: Resource for High School Students, Native American Version

The National Relief Charities American Indian Education Foundation is offering undergraduate and graduate college scholarships to Native American students attending a two-year or four-year college or vocational school (excluding online-only colleges). Applications available at www.aiefprograms.org (scholarship link) Deadline is April 4, 2012. Information – 605.312.9968 or 1.866.866.8642.

The Hispanic College Fund is now accepting applications for our scholarship program, The College and Career Institute.  High school seniors and current college students with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.  Please share this information with your friends and family.  The deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.  Apply here

To apply

1. Create a profile.
2. Click on the verification message in your email.
3. Login with your email and password to start your application.
4. Read the essay prompt and answer the questions carefully.
5. Upload your resume.
6. Have your recommender submit a letter of recommendation online.
7. Complete the supporting documents.
8. Double-check your essay, letter of recommendation, and supporting documents.
9. Submit your application!

Good luck and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Marco A. Hidalgo I Director of the Hispanic Youth Institute, AZ & NM I Hispanic College Fund

Direct: 202.425.7453

mhidalgo@hispanicfund.org I www.HispanicFund.org I www.HispanicYouth.org

!!!Attention Students Scholarship Deadlines Are Approaching!!!

Arizona College Scholarship Foundation
 We know that money alone will not create college-bound students. That's why ACSF not only provides much needed financial assistance for low income, college-bound students, but also provides support services to scholars through their college years.

ACSF is committed to providing the state's largest pool of private scholarship dollars for high potential/ low income students. Partnerships with individuals, corporations, government, philanthropists and foundations will continue to create a significant fund to support Arizona's students in need.

  ACSF is pleased to start the exciting process of the selection for the 2012-2013 academic year. To see if you are eligible to apply for an ACSF 4-year scholarship visit us on the web

Grand Canyon University is hosting our Phoenix Scholarship Presentation and Distribution conference
Dates:
Thursday, February 2nd (Student names for this session due on Jan. 26th)
Thursday, February 9th (Student names for this session due on Feb. 2nd)
Place:            Grand Canyon University
Building:       North Gym
Address:        3300 W. Camelback Road
                      Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone:           (602) 589-2850

Time:  6pm (Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time if using your own means of transportation)
We do provide transportation. The van leaves PVCC @ 5:00 pm (sharp) Return by 8:00 pm.
All students must be present to receive a scholarship application packet.  (Application is not available online)

The Arizona Community Foundation

As Arizona's largest private provider of scholarship funding, The Arizona Community Foundation is very pleased to announce a new online scholarship portal that allows students throughout Arizona to apply for more than 60 scholarship awards with a single online application. High school seniors, current college students and/or graduate-level students attending schools anywhere in the United States can apply. Scholarships are available for two-year and four-year colleges and universities as well as technical schools. Students should apply early to qualify for the most awards. Some application periods begin closing in February, while others remain open until as late as May. Go to www.azfoundation.org
to access more than $1 million in scholarships for all fields of study. Some awards are given based on merit or financial need, while others are awarded to students in a particular geographic region or with specific demographic characteristics.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund: MALDEF   http://www.maldef.org/

Their scholarships are primarily for law students.  However, they have a downloadable scholarship guide on their website than may also be useful:

http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/

Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader?

If you are a student with a passion for improving your community, we would like to help you turn that passion into action. We are looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors in the US. An eight-week paid internship at a charitable organization A week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills (all expenses paid as part of the Student Leaders Program) Applications for our Neighborhood Excellence Student Leaders program are accepted beginning November 1 through January 25, 2012. (8 p.m. EST). To be considered as a Student Leader, you must: Currently be a junior or senior in high school Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July) Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local charitable organization Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Be a student in good standing at his/her school

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We Can't Wait: The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth.
Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. The President proposed $1.5 billion for high-impact summer jobs and year-round employment for low-income youth ages 16-24 in the American Jobs Act as part of the Pathways Back to Work fund. When Congress failed to act, the Federal government and private sector came together to commit to creating nearly 180,000 employment opportunities for low-income youth in the summer of 2012, with a goal of reaching 250,000 employment opportunities by the start of summer, at least 100,000 of which will be placements in paid jobs and internships

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Helios Scholars Program

The Helios Scholars Program at TGen is a paid, eight-week summer internship in biomedical research open to Arizona high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical school students. Interns work full-time on a research project under the mentorship of a TGen scientist to unravel the genetic components of diabetes, neurological disease, and cancer. Internships are available in all areas of translational bioscience: laboratory and clinical research, computational biology and bioinformatics, mathematics and statistics, and research administration.

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The Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program
The Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program is an intense academic program that provides motivated students an outstanding opportunity to begin university mathematics and science studies before graduating high school. The program is designed to provide a successful university experience for students who are underrepresented in the mathematics and science fields and to enhance their prospects for future academic success.
http://mshp.asu.edu/

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Internship Program
Summer 2012
The MSI Internship Program is a 10 week paid summer program that enhances diversity and facilitates the development of a world class, safe, and technologically superior workforce for the 21st century. These internships will increase educational opportunities for under-served populations by merging academic study with practical work experience for students majoring in relevant fields and related disciplines.  This program will provide professional experience for ethnically diverse students that will enable them to make informed career choices and create a pool of potential, future employees who have had a positive, meaningful work experience with the Federal government through exposure to research and development, technology, and administration. Eligibility Requirements: A United States citizen at least 18 years of age; ACE Alumni majoring in a STEM related field Enrolled as a degree-seeking student maintaining a minimum of a half-time academic course load (as defined by the educational institution in which you are enrolled), Maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and be in good academic standing. Selected students will be required to present a 3-page written report about their internship experience to ACE staff and students
     
To apply:
 Application period begins December 1, 2011 and ends on January 27, 2012 Two ACE Alumni students resumes will be forwarded for consideration to NNSA. Submit your resume, most recent University transcript, two letters of recommendation from your university’s faculty and one page essay  to Rosanne Yniguez, Director of Early Outreach, Maricopa ACE Programs, at rosanne.yniguez@domail.maricopa.edu.  Please include a cover letter or  a one page essay that addresses each of the following questions:
1.       What made you become interested in studying a STEM field? What specific area of STEM are you interested in?
2.       What are your educational goals? How will the NNSA internship help you achieve these goals?
3.       How do your educational and career goals enable you to give back to your community and to future students?
4.       NNSA’s core values are excellence, integrity, respect, and teamwork. How have you demonstrated each of these qualities as a student? 

Rosanne Yniguez, M.Ed.
Maricopa Community Colleges
Director of Early Outreach
Maricopa ACE Programs
2411 West 14th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281 
OFFICE (480) 731-8409
FAX    (480) 731-8610