Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program at a Glance
Foreclosure.com is breaking new ground by offering a scholarship program. The Foreclosure.com 2009 Scholarship Program is open only to those legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently accepted, or enrolled in an accredited, post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university, law school or trade school). Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouses, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited. No purchase of any kind is necessary. This year's article topic is "How to solve the foreclosure crisis."
Essay Topic: "How to solve the foreclosure crisis"
Beginning: September 1, 2009
Deadline: December 31, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
Requirements: Minimum 1,000 words, Maximum 2,500 – it must be original and not plagiarized. It’s acceptable to cite sources and statistics; however, they must be referenced within the article.
Awards: Five winners will be selected
- Top prize will receive $5,000
- Second through fifth place will receive $1,000 each
- The best five plans will be sent to Congress and to President Barack Obama himself.
- The winners will also receive cash prizes in the form of scholarships, as well as see their submissions published on Foreclosure.com.
Perfect for Political Science majors.
For more information, eligibility, how to enter, selection of potential winners, prizes, specific requirements, etc.
Visit our website at: http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html
Questions or comments regarding the essay or the Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program can be sent to scholarship@foreclosure.com. Or call us at 561.988.9669 ext. 397.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund gives over 4,000 scholarships each year to students going to four-year universities, community colleges and graduate school.
NEW DATES FOR 2010 ACADEMIC YEAR: APPLY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
(see website for specific opening and closing dates)
- College bound students of all levels who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents.
- Students must have a MINIMUM 3.0 cumulative GPA (3.3 GPA for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program) and plan to be
- All majors are encouraged to apply.
There are close to 150 HSF scholarship programs available to you, including the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000. Apply online at www.HSF.net or visit the CSUN Scholarship Department for an application.
National Security Agency Presents:
How to apply:
1. Go to www.NSA.gov/Careers
2. Click on “Apply Online” and select “View Job Posting/Apply for Job”
3. Under “Student Programs” select “Stokes” and click on the search button
4. Add “Stokes Program” to your Job Basket and click on “Apply for Jobs in Basket”
5. Follow directions as prompted.
Along with your application, submit the following materials by mail:
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to you academic abilities
- One-page essay
- An official transcript from your high school or college.
- Photocopy of you SAT/ACT or College Board scores(required for High School students only)
- Three pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay
Submit your application to:
Stokes Application
National Security Agency, Attn: Stokes
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6799
The National Academies
NRC Association Programs
The National Research Council administers competitive postdoctoral and
senior research awards on behalf of 33 U.S. government research agencies
with facilities at over 100 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Awardees have the opportunity to:
- Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interest of the sponsoring laboratory.
- Devote full-time effort to research and publication.
- Access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise.
- Collaborate with leading scientist and engineers at federal research laboratories.
Eligibility
Awards are available for scientist and engineers at all stages of their
career. Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving, and earned doctorate
in science or engineering. Most awards are open to foreign nationals
as well as to U.S. citizens.
The Application Process
Applications for awards are reviewed by panels of distinguishing scientist
and engineers representing the disciplines of Chemistry; Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences; Engineering, Applied Science, and Mathematics; Life Science;
and Physics. Applications are reviewed four times each year. Detailed
program information, including application deadlines and instructions
on how to apply, is available at the Associateship Programs website:
www.natinal-academies.org/rap
Receiving an NRC Research Associate Award
Postdoctoral awards are for 12 months with renewal up to 3 years. Senior
research awards may be for shorter periods of time. Summer Faculty awards
are for 8-14 weeks, renewable for up to 3 successive summers.
Stipend and Benefits
Research Associates receive annual stipends ranging from $38,000 to $65,000
for recent graduates and proportionally higher for Senior Associates.
In addition, the NRC provides health insurance, relocation benefits and
an allowance for professional travel. The host laboratory provides research
facilities, equipment and funding for supplies to support the Associate’s
research.
How to Apply
- Find research opportunities that match your interest by exploring our Web Site: www.national-academies.org/rap.
- Contact prospective Research Adviser (s) to discuss your interest. Adviser contact information can be found on the Web site. Note that you may apply for up to three laboratories with one application.
- Follow application instructions carefully. Applications must be submitted electronically. Supporting documents should be sent by mail to:
National Research Council
Fellowship Programs Office
Research Associateship Program
500 Fifth Street NW, Keck 568, Washington, DC 20001
Email: rap@nas.edu
Telephone: (202)334-2760
Fax (202)334-2759
AmeriCorps
All across the country AmeriCorps members are tackling tough problems such as illiteracy, hunger and homelessness. These men and women, age 17 and older, dedicate a year to serve their communities tutoring children, building homes, helping fight wildfires, and restoring national parks. In return, they get lots of benefits that include:
- A $4,725 education award for college, graduate school or vocational school, or to pay off student loans,
- A modest living allowance and health insurance and,
- Invaluable skills for the future-leadership, teamwork and much more.
Here are the simple steps that you need to take toward assuring a positive future for yourself:
- Check it Out
Visit www.americorps.org and click the “How to Join” button. You’ll see a choice of thousands of real opportunities to help others in need. - Register
It’s free, private and no commitment! Just give us your user name and e-mail address. - Make a Choice
Select “customized search” and we’ll help you find projects that interest you in place you want to be. - Apply Now
If you’ve registered and you already know the AmeriCorps program(s) that you’d like to work with, fill out an application. It’s quick and easy.
Troops to Teachers
What is Troops to Teachers?
The troops to Teachers program is designed to assist separating or retiring military personnel in pursuing a rewarding second career in public education (elementary, secondary or vocational) while also facilitating employment in public schools.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support (DANTES), the goal of the program is to help improve American education by providing mature, self-disciplined, and dedicated personnel for our nation’s classrooms.
The program serves as a link between interested military personnel and education related agencies such as: traditional districts and teachers recruitment centers.
Who May Register?
- Possess or are eligible for an honorable discharge and
- Separated from active duty with six or more years of service or
- Currently serving in the Guard or Reserve with six or more years of total service
Education Requirements:
- Must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution or
- A minimum of one year of college, with six years of work experience in a technical field for vocational school teacher (only five years for California)
Financial Assistance:
The following financial assistance may be available to eligible individuals
- Stipends of up to $5,000 to reimburse costs associated with becoming certified to teach. Recipients of these stipends must agree to teach for three years in a school located in a “high-need district”
- Bonuses of $10,000 to those who agree to teach for three years in a school that serves a high percentage of students from low income families
Active Duty individuals in the following categories may apply for financial aid:
- Retired from active duty
- Active duty member with approved date of retirement and has one year or less remaining before retirement
- Separated on or after January 8, 2002 for physical disability. Must apply within four years after separation
Reserve and Guard members in the following categories may apply for financial aid:
- Retired from the Selected Reserve
- Currently serving in the drilling reserves with ten or more years of creditable service towards retirement and commit to serving an additional three years or until eligible for retirement.
- Drilling reservists separated due to a physical disability on or after January 8, 2002. Must apply within four years after separation
- Transitioning from active duty on or after January 8, 2002, and have served six years on active duty immediately before separation, an omit to three years with a drilling reserve unit
For more Information Contact:
Robert Barton
rbarton@caltroops.org
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