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Race-based. Search Engines. American Geosciences Institute - Serving the Geosciences Since 1948. Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program Funding Opportunity (WAMS) Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program Funding Opportunity (WAMS) Program Details: Program Synopsis The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is a competitive grants program supporting research and extension projects that will increase, to the maximum extent practicable, participation by rural women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

The goal of the WAMS program is to develop and implement robust collaborations to increase the representation, participation, and entrepreneurial skills and abilities of rural women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM careers, thereby contributing to economic prosperity in rural areas across the nation. Legislative authority for the WAMS program is contained in Section 7204 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub.

Other. Scholarships from Target Corporation. Corporate Responsibility Programs Heavy on Education Nearly 45 years ago, Target opened its first retail outlet in Minnesota. Originally an offshoot of the Dayton’s department store chain, Target soon began to make inroads into communities across the country. When the Dayton Hudson Corporation officially assumed the Target brand name, the country was ready to welcome a new major player in the retail outlet shopping market. Since then, Target and Super Target stores have rapidly spread across the country, acquiring legions of dedicated customers. Like many large corporations, Target understands that their success is based on the vitality of the communities in which they operate. The Target corporation supports many regional, and national charities, and understand that giving back to the community is part of their corporate responsibility.

Chief among Target’s charitable activities is its dedication to education. The Target All-Around Scholarship The Target Fashion Scholarship. OSFA Home. Pathways Recent Graduate Program. The NASA Pathways Recent Graduates Program (RGP) is for individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for Veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to 6 years after degree or certificate completion. Successful applicants will be placed in a dynamic, 1-year career development program. Extension of an additional year may be granted. Agencies may non-competitively convert participants who successfully complete the program to term or permanent competitive service jobs. The NASA Pathways RGP provides the opportunity to those individuals who lack experience to participate in jobs in the Federal civil service at the beginning of their careers, and they are engaged at the onset of their work lives, before their career path is fully established.

Meet the qualification standards of the position. NDSEG - National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. Evaluation and Selection An evaluation panel in each discipline reviews all complete and eligible applications. Each application is evaluated by a panel whose expertise is in the science or engineering discipline of the applicant's proposed doctoral degree program. The evaluation of applicants is based on review of their entire online application, including academic records, personal statements, recommendations, and GRE scores.

The top applications that are ranked by the evaluation panel are then forwarded on to the Department of Defense. The DoD then selects applicants to receive NDSEG Fellowships based on an assessment of the applicants’ academic ability in fields of interest to the DoD. Official award notification is sent via email by mid April 2014. Anthony Giordano, NDSEG Fellow “The NDSEG fellowship is far more than simply another high honor that is listed on a resume. GeoCorps Diversity Internships. The Geological Society of America and its federal partners—the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management—are proud to announce the development of an exciting new facet of the GeoCorps America program—the GeoCorps Diversity Internships! GeoCorps Diversity Internships are paid, short-term geoscience positions in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world—America’s National Parks, National Forests, and BLM lands.

The principal goal of the GeoCorps Diversity Internships is to stimulate interest in careers in geoscience research and education among groups underrepresented in geoscience professions. U.S. population. Federal partners work toward their common goals of increasing diversity intheir respective fields. People who meet the eligibility requirements. Opportunity and selection decisions will be based solely on job-related factors. The goals of the GeoCorps Diversity Internships are: Broaden participation in the field of geoscience. Mineralogical Society of America - Grant for Research in Crystallography. Revised 01/13/2014 DescriptionRecipients of the MSA Grant from the Edward H.

Kraus Crystallographic Research Fund The Mineralogical Society of America's Grant for Research in Crystallography is funded by the Edward H. Kraus Crystallographic Research Fund with contributions from MSA members and friends. The grant awards up to $5,000 for research in the field of mineralogical crystallography. In particular, this grant targets projects within the areas of mineralogy, crystal chemistry, petrology, mineral physics, biomineralization, and geochemistry for which research bearing on crystal structure is an explicit and integral element. Students, including graduate and undergraduate students, are encouraged to apply, in addition to young researchers.

The eligibility requirements for the grant are that the applicant: The grant is for research-related expenses only. The next award will be made in January, 2015. Dr. Recipients of the MSA Grant from the Edward H. 2014 - Benjamin N. 2002 - Jeffrey R. Jobs at the USGS. Travis Gibson Hydrological Technician “Working as a student for the USGS is an excellent way for anybody interested in working in a science field to “get their foot in the door“” Be our future...join the USGS * Video above: DOI and USGS link policies apply.

Be a Part of the USGS Volunteer Jobs Get your toes wet at the USGS by becoming a volunteer. (Volunteer.gov) Student Jobs Current student job openings at the USGS. Full-Time Jobs Make USGS your big career move! Mendenhall Postdoctoral Jobs Looking for a postdoctoral fellowship? Need some tips on how to interview—what to do and what not to do? Employee & Career Development Pay & Benefits Pay, Leave, Calculators, Insurance, Retirement, Worklife Benefits, and more. Employee Development Training, Mentoring, Consulting, DOI Learn, Science & Technical, and more. Organizational Development Improving the overall organization through strategic planning and teambuilding. Building a Diverse Workforce and Inclusive Work Environment. GSA Education and Outreach Programs. Asian Pacific Fund | Scholarships.

We coordinate 12 scholarship programs that provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students. Each program is tailored to reflect the donor’s personal interests, whether targeted to specific ethnicities, career paths (eg. engineering, business, journalism), or backgrounds (eg. children of farm or restaurant workers). Through these programs we partner with donors to give back in ways that are meaningful to them, and help students embark on their dreams. The Best Sources for Asian American Scholarships. College Funding is not that Elusive Asian Americans account for a growing segment of the U.S. population: Currently, the Asian American cohort in the United States is around 5% of the total population. And individuals of Asian descent go to college in higher numbers than any other ethnic group - more than 40% report participation in higher education at some level. For Asian American college students, financial aid resources run the gamut from general government assistance, to specialized grants and scholarships that target candidates of Asian descent.

State and federal programs provide the greatest amounts of aid overall, so for most students, government-backed assistance is a primary resource Applying for federal student assistance starts with a standardized request called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form helps campus financial aid administrators compile accurate information about each student’s college funding requirements. Of Asian heritage U.S. The U.S. American Geosciences Institute - Serving the Geosciences Since 1948. Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program Funding Opportunity (WAMS) Scholarship - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Support CHCI's Scholarship Program and provide critical assistance to Latino college students. Click here for sponsorship options or donate online. Application Deadline for the 2014 Scholarship Awards: April 16, 2014 (11:59 PM EST) Click here to apply.

CHCI Scholarship Program MissionThe mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education. CHCI Scholarship Program Description CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one time scholarship of: Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Resources. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute | Ford Blue Oval Scholars. CHCI Scholarship Program Mission The mission of the CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education. CHCI Scholarship Program Description CHCI's scholarship opportunities are offered to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one-time scholarship of: $1,000 to pursue an associate degree $2,500 to pursue an undergraduate degree $5,000 to pursue graduate-level study Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment.

Students continue to receive annual disbursements as long as they maintain good academic standing. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute | Ford Blue Oval Scholars. The Minority Student Scholarship from The College Scholarships Foundation. Scholarship Amount We're giving away $500 this year to a minority college student this year. The Purpose Minorities are generally at a disadvantage when it comes to gaining access to quality education and jobs. In these modern times, most college campuses are proportionately reflecting the actual ethnic makeup of the country's population. However, the circumstances before a minority student's college life can make higher education financially challenging.

We provide assistance to help the brightest students with their expenses to ensure a smooth transition into this country's multicultural job force. Eligibility Requirements: Candidates for our minority student scholarship must meet the following criteria U.S. citizen; 3.0 GPA; Currently attending full-time in post-secondary education (undergraduate or graduate); and For this scholarship, we define 'minority' as someone of one of the following ethnicities: Black Hispanic Native American Pacific Islander How Do I Apply? Deadline Ideal Candidates. Additional Scholarship Resources - Ron Brown Scholar Program.