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Scholarships, Fellowships & Contests
Career Services receives information regarding various scholarships and contests from which you, the student, would benefit. This is a new section as of October 2005, so check back as the list will grow!
Scholarships / Fellowships
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Alexander Foundation Scholarship Program: Provides financial assistance for educational needs to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual students, as well as the children from GLBT families. 303-331-7733
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American Chemical Society Scholars Program: For African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Americans who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields.
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American Indian Services Scholarship
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American Society of Women Accountants Capital Fellows Programs: The Capital Fellowship Programs (Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administrative and Senate Fellowship Programs) are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government.
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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX): This is a State Department sponsored work-study scholarship program in Germany. The program includes stipends, international flights, German language training, a semester at a German college, professional internship, and host family stay. All fields welcome, and go German language knowledge required. Call 212-497-3522.
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Douglas County Conservation District: This $500 scholarship is available to any college Freshman or Sophomore student majoring in the fields of Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Watershed Management, Earth Resources Science, and other fields related to the utilization and conservation of soil and water resources. Contact Douglas County Conservation District, PO Box 688, Franktown, CO 80116, 303-688-3042.
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Language Scholarships: The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas study for Summer 2006 in critical need languages such as Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu.
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Edith Kennedy Wilson Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to students entering a junior or senior year and currently enrolled in any accredited school of business in a four-year Colorado institution. Contact Miss Shirley Mott, Scholarship Committee, 13901 E. Marina Drive #608, Aurora, CO 80014-5506.
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Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund: For needy children and spouses of those killed or permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 in the United States and during the continuing rescue activities.
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM): National scholarship competition -- full tuitions scholarships for 5 students who demonstrate an exceptional talent and interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Graphic Design. All 5 winners receive a one-year scholarship to FIDM that includes tuition, fees, books, and most supplies. Contact the FIDM Office of Community & Educational Affairs at 800-262-3436 or 818-990-2241. Deadline to submit entry is April 20, 2006.
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Gates Millennium Scholar Program: For academically talented, low-income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students.
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Institute for Humane Studies - 2 scholarship programs:
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Math for America, Newton Fellowship Program: MFA created this program to improve teacher quality by increasing the number of well trained and properly motivated people entering careers as high school mathematics teachers. Newton Fellows receive master's level teacher training, on-going financial incentives ($90,000 in stipends over 5 years in addition to the salaries as teachers), and supportive services to help graduating college seniors as well as mid-career professionals launch successful, satisfying math teaching careers.
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): Founders' Scholarship Foundation Award
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National Garden Clubs, Inc.: Agriculture, Horticulture, etc. Contact Linda Nelson, 543 Lakefair Place North, Keizer, OR 97303-3590, 503-393-4439.
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Past Presidents' Scholarship Award: Offered through the Otero County 4-H Foundation to qualified outstanding youth. Contact Valerie Campbell, Foundation Board Member, 719-384-2397, La Junta, Colorado.
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Pikes Peak Association of Legal Support Staff Scholarship Fund: $500 scholarship to a full-time student who demonstrates a financial need and enrolls in a legal program, such as secretary, court reporter, legal assistant, paralegal, or pre-law concentration. Contact Pauli Engwersen at 719-475-6487.
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The CIRI Foundation: Our mission is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education and to maintain pride in culture and heritage among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet Region and their descendants. The CIRI Foundation also strives to enhance the heritage of Alaska Natives through programs that foster appreciation and understanding of Alaska Native cultures.
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The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice: Through this fellowship, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly from the Black/African American, Latino, and American Indian communities. The ideal candidate will express an interest in social justice work and in working with communities or color.
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The Villers Fellowship for Healthcare Justice: Villers Fellows work in Families USA's health policy department and assist the organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities.
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United Negro College Fund: minority student scholarship opportunities (African American, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans
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United State Bowling Congress: Greater Denver Association provides scholarships to young bowlers under the age of 23 and is a sanctioned bowler in the association. 303-934-3100
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United States Golf Association Fellowship Program: Two-year post-graduate professional commitment aimed at developing recent college graduates' professional skills such as leadership and organizational efficiency, educating them in the role of philanthropy and the non-profit sector, and offering them experience in the golf world.
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Contests
Other Opportunities
AmeriCorps: A national service program initiated by President Clinton, often referred to as the "Domestic Peace Corps," that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards in exchange for community service.
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