I thought we had a thread like this somewhere, but after searching, I couldn't locate it. Please merge if necessary. I am only posting the info I have on Post-Graduate fellowships and scholarships, but if you would like the info I have for high school and undergrad students, please PM me with an email address and I will forward it.
FELLOWSHIPS / SCHOLARSHIPS
AT&T Labs Fellowship
An AT&T Labs Fellowship is the opportunity of a lifetime. Fellowships are available to outstanding minority and women students who are U. S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and who are pursuing PhD studies in computer & communications-related fields.
www.research.att.com/academic/alfp.html
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management-is an alliance of fourteen schools of business in partnership with corporate America, working to facilitate the entry of minorities into managerial positions in business. The Consortium recruits
college-trained African American, Hispanic American, and Native American United States citizens and invites them to compete for merit-based fellowships for graduate study leading to a Master's Degree in Business. To find out more or to apply visit the web
site.
www.cgsm.org/home.html
Cooperative Research Fellowships (CRFP) are designed to identify and develop scientific and engineering research ability, among members of under-represented minority groups, increasing their representation in scientific and technological fields.
www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP
Ethel Payne Fellowships
This fellowship is awarded to journalists interested in obtaining international reporting experiences through assignments in Africa.
www.nabj.org/html/fellowships.html
Ford Foundation - offers a variety of grants in
multiple disciplines.
http://www.fordfound.org/
Ford Foundation Predoctoral, Dissertation, Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities - To increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination, the Ford Foundation offers predoctoral fellowships to members of six
minority groups whose underrepresentation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing.
www.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/
Howard Hughs Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological
Sciences
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will award at least 80 five-year fellowships for full-time study toward a Ph.D. or an Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences.
http://www.nationalacademies.org/fel...edoctoral.html
Newhouse Newspaper Graduate Fellowship Program
The Newhouse Newspaper Graduate Fellowship Program,
founded in 1993, offers minority students an opportunity to begin a career in communications -- as long as they ARE NOT journalism majors.
The idea is to not only increase the number of minorities, but also to attract people from different disciplines and backgrounds. The Fellowship attracts extraordinarily high quality applicants. Six finalists are selected to come to Syracuse University for interviews. The top two are awarded:
๗ free tuition
๗ $1,100 a month stipend
๗ health insurance
๗ up to $3,000 in other benefits
๗ internships
Applications deadline is typically Feb. 10th. To get additional information, please contact: Dean Nancy Sharp
(315) 443-1124 ph
(315) 443-3946 fax
nwsharp@syr.edu
As many qualified candidates apply, there are not nearly enough spots. Please consider this wonderful opportunity and share it with another. Remember: no journalism majors (however we have accepted many with broadcast education, PR, etc. backgrounds) and there is no age limit -- so this could be your chance for a long awaited career change. This is a once in a
lifetime opportunity that has the potential to change your life.
Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships
The Rockefeller Foundation offers a series of valuable fellowships in a variety of disciplines. Please peruse the web site to find out more.The Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowships. Visit the site to find out more.
www.rockfound.org
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Fellowships and Scholarships
The NBMBAAA award a Ph.D. fellowship, MBA Scholarship and Undergraduate Scholarship annually. To find out more visit the web site.
www.nbmbaa.org/programs/scholarship.html
PhD Project - recruits and supports African American,
Hispanic American, and Native American professionals to enroll in business Ph.D. programs. The PhD Project site includes invaluable information about funding opportunities for minority doctoral students, success stories from participants, a conference calendar, and organizational information.
http://www.phdproject.com/
U.S. Department of Housing &Urban Development Urban
Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has therefore decided to establish an Urban Scholars
Fellowship Program to expand urban research and ensure a continued pipeline of new researchers who will be vitally important to both research and public policy.
www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/HUD.html
CAREER ADVANCEMENT RESOURCES
Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) - is a non-profit corporation which educates people in disadvantaged neighborhoods to open and operate independent businesses. WIBO is an organization of successful business owners &senior executives who volunteer valuable time and experience throughout the sixteen-week course. WIBO continuously seeks out caring professionals and business owners who have an interest in sharing their knowledge in a variety of ways that range in time commitment and experience levels. Call the WIBO office 212-684-0854 x 102 or email
lhurwitz@WIBO.org to schedule a free consultation.
www.wibo.org/
Volunteer Consulting Group-Fundamental to the
organization's mission is bringing outstanding leadership into service as board members of health, human service, educational, cultural, advocacy and community development nonprofit organizations. For more information, either call (212) 447 - 1236 or visit the web site.
http://www.vcg.org/
EDUCATION
Official MBA Guide-The Official MBA Guide lets prospective MBA students specify your own criteria to search or rank all AACSB-accredited MBA programs in the United States, as well as view individual MBA programs from alphabetical or state-by-state listings. The site also includes links to other graduate program
resources.
http://mba.us.com/guide/
Accepted.com-Accepted.Com provides extensive information on writing for acceptance to business school, include tips for essay writing, letters of recommendation, and interview feedback, as well as other tips and links helpful to those interested in business education.
www.accepted.com/help/index.htm
City Fellowship ProgrammeCity Fellowship Programme
Please forward this information to any young minority professionals in the industry that would be a good candidate for the City Fellowship Programme. Applications are due August 2. We have the following 8 Goldman Sachs fellowships available this year in London: (1) The Goldman Sachs Payments and Control City Fellowship (2)The Goldman Sachs Credit Risk Management and Advisory City Fellowship (3) The Goldman Sachs Custody and Control Group City Fellowship (4) The Goldman Sachs Finance-Corporate Treasury/Controllers City Fellowship (5) The Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Funding Operations City Fellowship (6) The Goldman Sachs Finance-Cost Initiative City Fellowship (7) The Goldman Sachs Equity Operations City Fellowship (8) The Goldman Sachs Technology City Fellowship Black Enterprise magazine has described the City Fellowships as on of America's 12 "fabulous international fellowship programmes." They were right. This exciting and unique programme offers the opportunity to get a real competitive edge by providing international money management experience in the City of London with prestigious British and American finance houses. This year, the City Fellowships celebrate their tenth anniversary. Recently, we surveyed our alumni to determine whether the Fellowships had given them the competitive edge we had hoped for. We were delighted with the results. Everyone said that the Fellowships had been a turning point in their lives; that it had given them new skill-sets, deepened their knowledge of the global market, and given their careers a tremendous boost. Many of our alumni said they would not have the senior positions they now hold without the experience and the skill sets gained during the Fellowships. The City Fellowships are open to individuals with a first degree (preferably but not necessarily in business or economics) and a minimum of three years practical experience with a financial institution in the United States. Candidates must have demonstrated exceptional personal and intellectual qualities and professional achievement. They must be capable of integrating effectively into a financial services team, building new working relationships, and learning how to bring in new business. They must also be committed to a career in financial services matched by a commitment to put their professional experience to effective use on behalf of their community. Finally, candidates must show promise of providing leadership and possess a commitment to advance international understanding. SKILL SETS AND EXPERIENCES MOST CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN THE 2004 CITY FELLOWSHIPS INCLUDE: Three to four years of financial services or other industry operations related experience (preferred) High motivation level with demonstrated academic achievement Well developed analytical and communication skills Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently Team player Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change Fluency in a second Western European language (preferred) Strong attention to detail and excellent organization/project management skills Willingness to travel as required
APPLICATION TIMELINE AND FURTHER INFORMATION: It is quick and easy to apply. Just go to the education section of
www.britainusa.com and go to Find it Fast. Then click on education and go to scholarships and exchanges. Download the application form, the brochure and the detailed fellowship descriptions. If you have any questions please call me or the British Consulate directly at 212.745.0354. The deadline for this year's application is Monday 2 August.
Post-Graduate Resources: For all the aspiring PhDs, MBAs, etc...
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