Showing posts with label minorities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label minorities. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
FIND OUT MORE about HB851
House Bill 851 was recently passed.
This law will grant in-state tuition to all students regardless of immigration status.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - apply by Sept. 15th, Juniors!
To participate in the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards you must be:
· A current high school rising senior, graduating in the Spring of 2015
· Planning to enroll in college in 2015-2016
· A citizen or permanent resident of the US
· Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent)
· Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale)
· Willing to travel at own cost to the awards ceremony in your selected region.
Regional ceremony attendance is absolutely mandatory for students who are selected.
Recipients are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom and community, and for their focus on various categories. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 in educational grants to be used for their college education or to fund a community service effort. In each of the 10 regions, three students will be honored in various categories including those listed below. The regions include: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Jose and Washington, DC. Students from across the USA can apply in the region nearest to their area of residence in an effort to ensure all Latino students have an opportunity for the Youth Awards. If selected, the students only have to attend the awards event to receive their award.
The 2014 Youth Awards categories are:
· Business & Entrepreneurship – Presented by BBVA Compass
· Education - Presented by Southwest Airlines
· Engineering & Mathematics - Presented by ExxonMobil
· Healthcare Science - Presented by CVS Caremark Workforce Initiatives
· Innovation & Technology – Presented by The Entertainment Software Association
Students are also encouraged to join our Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) Network. LOFT is a leadership and workforce development program which connects emerging Latinos to each other, to experts, to resources, to platforms, and career paths in STEM fields, business and finance, education and other fields. Join the LOFT Network http://loftnetwork.org
Please feel free to contact us at info@hispanicheritage.org or 202-861-9797 with any questions.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
REMINDER - Deadline: April 7th
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Inform Your Students Today About the ExxonMobil Bernard
Harris Math and Science Scholarships
Named
for the first African American to walk in space, ExxonMobil
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are available to 2014
graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council
of the Great City Schools.
Four
scholarships for two males and two females --- $5,000 each --- will be
awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the
former NASA astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard Harris.
Deadline for submissions is April 7, 2014.
***This
year students may apply to the scholarship online.
For
students to apply, they should click here or
access the Council's website at www.cgcs.org
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
AABE FL Scholarships - high school AND collegiate!
The AABE-FL scholarship rewards high school students throughout the state of Florida who excel in math and science with financial assistance for post-secondary education. In addition, AABE-FL supports scholarship recipients ("AABE scholars") who meet established academic standards throughout their pursuit of a bachelor's degree with recurring scholarships.
Scholarship Application Deadlines:
- AABE Scholars (Collegiate): The 2014 Collegiate Scholarship Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2014.
- High School Students: The 2014 High School Scholarship Application must be postmarked by March 3, 2014.
Eligibility and Application
Selection
Scholarship recipients are determined by the AABE Florida Chapter Scholarship Committee.
Address to send scholarship application material
Send to the FL/AABE office listed below:
Atanya Lewis
Attn: Scholarship Committee
700 Universe Blvd - JNE/JB
Juno Beach, FL 33408
OR
via email to Atanya Lewis by the same due dates above: atanya.lewis@fpl.com
Monday, January 6, 2014
FAME
Set your sights on a star-studded future by being a participant in FAME (Format for Affecting My Enrollment).
As Florida State College at Jacksonville's longest running pre-college program, FAME strives to prepare students for a success entry into postsecondary life. FAME is designed to give students in grades 10 through 12 activities. These activities range from college preparation checks with guidance counselors for 10th graders to college entrance exam testing for seniors.
The FAME program also provides students and parents an opportunity to meet successful Jacksonville citizens who serve as inspiring examples. Like the College Reach-Out Program (CROP) students, FAME students receive help in setting career goals and discovering their academic potential. If eligible, high school juniors who complete the series of sessions can participate in an expense-free two-week college orientation program at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
Who qualifies?
• Students in grades 10th – 12th
• Students who want to succeed in college programs
• Students who meet program academic and economic criteria
What program activities are offered?
• Math, reading, life skills and technology classes
• Career Day
• Parent Workshops
• College/University field trips
• Student talent show
• Math, reading, life skills and technology classes
• Career Day
• Parent Workshops
• College/University field trips
• Student talent show
Where is the program held?
The program meets mainly at Florida State College at Jacksonville's Kent Campus, with some events held at other FSCJ campuses and centers.
The program meets mainly at Florida State College at Jacksonville's Kent Campus, with some events held at other FSCJ campuses and centers.
When is the program held?
FAME kicks off each January.
FAME kicks off each January.
For more information, contact FSCJ CARES at 633-8179
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Minority-based scholarship - Where are our Hispanic/Latino scholars!??!
RMHC®/HACER®
Scholarship Program Opportunities
Deadline:
January 21, 2014
As
part of its mission of providing the highest quality educational opportunities
to high-need Latino youth, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) is
partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) to help promote the
RMHC/HACER scholarship program to qualifying high school seniors across the
U.S.
RMHC/HACER is one of the largest scholarships in the country assisting Hispanic high school students pursuing a college education. Since its inception in 1985, more than $24 million has been awarded in scholarships to Hispanic students to support their college education dreams. The program expanded in 2008 to include four RMHC/HACER National Scholarships of $100,000 to be awarded annually to deserving high school graduates. Scholarships are awarded on a national and regional level. Applications for the 2013-2014 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship will be accepted from October 1st through January 21st, 2014. For more details, please visit http://www.rmhc.org/ or http://www.meencanta.com/.
RMHC/HACER is one of the largest scholarships in the country assisting Hispanic high school students pursuing a college education. Since its inception in 1985, more than $24 million has been awarded in scholarships to Hispanic students to support their college education dreams. The program expanded in 2008 to include four RMHC/HACER National Scholarships of $100,000 to be awarded annually to deserving high school graduates. Scholarships are awarded on a national and regional level. Applications for the 2013-2014 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship will be accepted from October 1st through January 21st, 2014. For more details, please visit http://www.rmhc.org/ or http://www.meencanta.com/.
General
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a high school senior
- Be younger than 21 years old
- Have at least one parent of
Hispanic/Latino heritage
- Be eligible to attend a two- or
four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of
study
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Live in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Go to the 2013 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Online Application!
Application postmark date: Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards promotes young leaders who demonstrate leadership in the classroom and community in an effort to encourage their peers to use education as a vehicle for success.
Now, it's your turn to be recognized as a leader in your community, Please follow all instructions when filling out the application. We encourage you to apply for more than one category within your region.
Good Luck!
The Youth Awards Team
The Youth Awards Team
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
$1000 Scholarships sponsored by Jacksonville Asian American Alliance
We
would like to announce the availability of four (4) $1000 scholarships to
qualified graduating seniors of Asian descent. The Jacksonville Asian
American Alliance (JAAA), (501c (3)) a nonprofit organization offers annual
scholarships to Asian American high school seniors. The required
qualifications and application are attached for your review. Please encourage
the students to download an application, requirements and instructions for the
scholarship at www.jaxaaa.org.
The
deadline is April 10, 2013. Please mail the application to:
Scholarship Committee
Jacksonville Asian American Alliance
9802 Baymeadows Road, Suite 12
PMB #186
Jacksonville, FL 32256
We will announce the scholarship
winners on April 17,2013.
The scholarship will be presented at the student’s school year end award
ceremony.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
UNIVISION Delivers Free Online College Fair for Hispanic Families
UNIVISION
DELIVERS FREE ONLINE COLLEGE FAIR WITH MORE THAN 120 PARTICIPATING COLLEGES
CollegeWeekLive
to Power Online College Admission Event as Part of Univision’s Education
Initiative ¡Edúcate, Es El Momento!
On Thursday, October 11;
Register at www.eselmomento.com
As part of Univision Communications’ multi-year initiative
to promote educational attainment in Hispanic America, ¡Edúcate, Es El Momento!
(Educate Yourself, The Moment is Now), the leading media company has partnered
with CollegeWeekLiveä to offer a free online
college fair on Thursday, October 11, 2012. The college admissions event, which
will be available at www.eselmomento.com, is part of Univision’s Education
Week and will address the higher education needs of Hispanic students and their
families.
The interactive program, which runs nationwide from 12:00
noon to 10:00 pm ET, will provide free access to expert college admissions
advice through streaming video presentations and live chat with college
representatives. The online college fair addresses higher education topics of
particular importance to Latino families – both students and their parents, who
may not have experience with the college application process and could be
apprehensive about sending their children away to college.
WHO
Hispanic/Latino
Teens and their families
WHAT Free Online College Fair as part of Univision Education Week
WHEN Thursday, October 11, 2012 12:00 to 10:00 PM Eastern
WHERE Online at www.eselmomento.com
WHY Chat live
with admissions representatives from 120 colleges; Watch videos on topics such
as the college application process and finding scholarships; Get answers to
your questions about college
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
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