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	Scholarship, Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship Program This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino/a students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. (Deadline: April 15, 2005) Amount: Scholarships of $2,500 to attend a four-year or graduate-level academic institution. Eligibility: History of consistent active participation in public service-oriented activities; acceptance into an accredited four-year university, or a graduate/professional program; applicants must be enrolled as full-time students; demonstrated financial need; good writing skills; U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. "Justicia en Diversidad" Scholarship & Mentorship Program The Foundation's goal in establishing this program is to promote diversity within the legal field. In addition to receiving a cash gift of $1500, scholarship finalists will be paired with a Harvard Law student or Harvard Law graduate mentor of Latino heritage who can address questions and concerns that may arise as the student progresses through his or her educational endeavors. Applicants must, therefore, show a strong interest in pursuing a career in law. (Deadline: April 15, 2005) Amount: $1500 Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino heritage, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and attend an accredited two or four-year U.S. college on a full-time basis during the 2004-2005 academic year. HSF/Citigroup Fellows Program HSF/Citigroup Fellows will also be paired with a Citigroup employee who will serve as a professional mentor and offer career guidance. HSF/Citigroup Fellows will be invited to attend a professional development conference in the fall of both their junior and senior years. The conferences are fully funded by the Citigroup Foundation and will take place in different locations throughout the United States. (Deadline: April 15, 2005) Amount: The HSF/Citigroup Fellows Award is a two-year award. Selected students will receive $5,000 for each of their junior and senior years for a total award of $10,000. Awards will be disbursed in two disbursements -fall and spring- of $2,500 during the academic year upon receipt of enrollment verification, and provided the student maintains the standards of academic progress as defined by HSF. Eligibility: Be of Hispanic heritage; Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); Be a current sophomore enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited college or university in the United States - selected students must be enrolled as juniors during the following academic year; Be pursuing a degree in Business, Business Administration, Economics or Finance; Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent); Must reside or attend college in one of the following city locations: New York City metropolitan area; Miami/Fort Lauderdale area; Tampa, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco Bay Area, California OR Must attend one of the following colleges or universities: Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, Stanford University, University of California - Los Angeles, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Texas at Austin, or Yale University. Latino Issues Forum 2005 Public Policy Summer Fellowship Program The Fellowship Program is a three-month full time summer fellowship (June-August 2005). This program seeks three students interested in working with a leading policy and advocacy institute in shaping a better vision for California. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience shaping public policy and will be instructed on policy analysis, advocacy, and various aspects of California policy. Students in public policy, urban planning, public health, transportation, housing, environmental sciences, natural resources business administration or public administration are encouraged to apply. (Deadline: April 15, 2005) Amount: Fellows will receive a $1,900 monthly stipend and a maximum of $100 per month in Commuter Checks for public transportation. Eligibility: Preference will be given to undergraduate juniors/seniors, graduate, or professional students who are: self-directed, have a demonstrated interest in Latino public policy issues, friendly demeanor and display a high level of professionalism to represent Latino Issues Forum in the community. This position requires strong writing, communication and analytical skills, computer word processing skills in programs for Macintosh/IBM compatible computers and the desire to learn more about various public policy issues. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required. Wall Street Exchange Program (WSE) The Wall Street Exchange is a program designed to augment the summer internship work experience of select qualified students who are between their junior year and senior years of college and who are employed in the New York metropolitan area. WSE provides an exciting opportunity for participants to enhance job search skills while learning to think strategically about career choices. Our objective is to provide participants with the tools necessary to execute a successful job search for a full time job upon graduation from college. This objective is accomplished through a series of workshops that address specific skills including professionalism, leadership, resume writing, interview techniques, career development and career choice. The program additionally emphasizes the important role a professional network serves in career development. (Deadline: April 22, 2005) Eligibility: Students must have: an interest in exploring a career in finance or business; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; completed their junior year at college; a summer position in the New York metro area with a financial services company or a financial function position within a non-financial services company. While a summer position in the New York City metro area with a financial services company or a financial position with a non-financial services company is a prerequisite for qualification, applicants who are completing the interview process will be considered. HENAAC 2005 Student Leadership Award and Scholarship HENAAC was established in 1989 as a means of identifying, honoring, and documenting the contributions of outstanding Hispanic American science, engineering, technology and math professionals. HENAAC has a goal of providing over $250,000 in scholarships in 2005. Various sponsors are making this goal a reality by providing multiple scholarships in their specific fields. HENAAC encourages all engineering, applied science, computer science & math students to apply this year. (Deadline: April 22, 2005) Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a full-time academic program in the Fall of 2005 to receive a scholarship. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You only need to submit one application & accompanying materials to be considered for all the scholarships. HENAAC will determine the various scholarships you qualify for based on your submitted application. HSF/Little Village Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Scholarship Program The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) in conjunction with the Little Village Chamber of Commerce in Chicago is providing scholarships for entering and continuing undergraduate and graduate students from the Little Village Community. (Deadline: April 15, 2005) Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: Be of Hispanic heritage; Be a graduating high school senior, or an undergraduate/ graduate student having completed at least 12 undergraduate units or credits; Be enrolled full- time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands for the upcoming academic year (enrollment is verified in the Fall); Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (high school seniors) or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (undergraduate/graduate); Be residing in the following Chicago, Illinois, zip codes: 60608, 60609, 60623, 60629, 60632, 60652. Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. (MMF) Best & the Brightest Scholarship Program The Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. (MMF) is offering 10 scholarships valued at $1,000.00 each. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit, financial need, and leadership potential. Priority consideration wil be given to those students that currently demonstrate leadership activity on campus or in the community. (Deadline: April 30, 2005) Amount: 10 scholarships valued at $1,000.00 each. Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, resident of the State of California, and a member of one of the following ethnic groups; African- American, Asian-Pacific American, Hispanic/Latino, or Indian/Native American. Must be a full-time undergraduate (minimum sophomore standing) or full- time graduate student at a four-year, accredited university in Southern California. Proof of enrollment required. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must major, and be pursuing a career in public administration, public policy, or related fields (external relations, public affairs, urban planning etc..). If chosen, scholar must attend the Annual Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. Opening Doors Scholarship Benefit & Awards Dinner to receive formal recognition. In addition, scholar must participate in the internship & job placement program, professional development workshops, and the Each One Reach One mentoring program. Scholar must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with MMF staff to receive academic and professional development guidance and support. Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week-long event sponsored by the Harvard Business School (HBS) MBA Program that exposes high-potential college students to the dynamic HBS MBA and the exciting variety of opportunities a business degree creates. A twenty-year tradition at HBS, this unique educational experience helps participants develop a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the many dimensions of the business world, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through business leadership (Deadline: May 4, 2005) Amount: HBS covers all educational expenses, including room and board, while the sponsors cover your salary during the week and assume the costs of transportation to and from the program. You will need to arrange the logistics of getting to Boston and back to your internship location. Eligibility: SVMP participants must be employed in a summer internship and be nominated by and have sponsorship from their company or organization to attend. Sponsoring organizations can include public or private companies, government agencies or entities, and non-profit organizations. In addition, applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents, and must have completed their junior year in college by June 2005. Participants will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and management potential. Academic studies in the field of business are not necessary for selection in this program. Participants are expected to participate in the entire program. Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, additional criteria to be considered among others, are whether the applicant is: from a family with little business education or experience; the first family member to attend college; from a school whose graduates do not typically attend a top-tier, urban university (e.g., attends a rural or predominantly minority college, or has attended a community college as part of a four-year degree); and/or a member of a group that is currently underrepresented in business schools and corporate America (e.g. African American, Latino, or Native American). Resident Assistants for The Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute Sponsored by Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Six rising junior or senior undergraduates to serve as Resident Assistants for the LEDA Scholars Program's Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute to be held at Princeton University, June 18-August 14, 2005. The Resident Assistants will play a key role at the Summer Institute, providing student support, participating in group activities, and helping to assure the safety and well being of students. RAs will be expected to live in the dormitory and to be present on campus by June 13. RAs will work 6 evenings, Saturday and Sunday. (Deadline: Open) Amount: Compensation will be $3600 plus room and board. Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for the federal work study program. To apply for any of the LEDA Scholars Summer Institute positions, send cover letter & resume to Lance Fialkoff, LEDA, 39 Hamilton Terrace, NY, NY 10031 or fax to 212-234-1385. Please indicate for which position you wish to be considered. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) List of Scholarships for ALL Students (Regardless of Immigration Status) This list of scholarships covers a variety of interest areas and student populations. They do not require a social security number, legal residency, or citizenship in order to apply. As a general rule, if an application asks for your social security number and you do not have one yet, leave that space blank but still fill out and turn in the application. Contact each scholarship provider for applications and details about updated requirements and deadlines. (Note: You must have Acrobat Reader on your computer to download the list) ASPIRA's Searchable Database Check out the the left side menu on this website to access this search engine for a wealth of information about scholarships, fellowships, internships and financial aid at no cost to the user. Be sure to stay up-to-date on upcoming HSF Scholarships by visiting the HSF website.

	Leadership In Focus: National Community for Latino Leadership, Inc. (NCLL)
Reflecting an American Vista: The Character and Impact of Latino Leadership The United States is becoming more ethnically and culturally diverse-it is also becoming more Latino. The growing presence of Latinos in the United States has profound implications for the future of leadership in our nation. By the year 2025, there will be over 60 million Latinos living in the United States. By 2050, 100 million Latinos will be living in the United States-one out of every four Americans. Over the next half century, 68 percent of the nation's population increase will be fueled by Latino population growth. The Latino community will be one of the principal crucibles out of which leadership develops, emerges, and is held accountable. As workers, managers, voters, and leader/followers, Latinos will determine both the quality and quantity of effective and meaningful leadership across every sector of American life. As Latinos play an increasingly significant role in determining our leaders, there is a corresponding imperative to understand how leadership is experienced, understood, and developed within the Latino community. This first in a series of NCLL reports on Latino perspectives on leadership examines the qualities Latinos want leaders to possess. The study, based on NCLL's random phone survey of 3,032 Latinos, revealed that Latinos are clear about what these qualities are: leaders should be honest, trustworthy, ethical, and demonstrate integrity in their private and public conduct. In other words, Latinos are looking for sound character in their leaders. Latinos also want leaders to be competent, compassionate, and to practice community servanthood, by putting community interests before their own. NCLL's preliminary findings suggest a distinct Latino cultural perspective on leadership that creates new possibilities for understanding the emergence and practice of leadership. The communal, collectivist, people-centered orientation of Latino leadership values, coupled with preferred leadership styles that are empathetic and compassionate, point to a new way of thinking about leadership which runs parallel with new paradigms of leadership that are currently being discussed in leadership circles. These "new paradigm" leadership qualities coincide with the qualities that Latinos expect from their leaders. To find out more about the National Community for Latino Leadership, Inc. (NCLL) and to read a full report from this study, click here

	Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Chirinos
Alexandra Chirinos, Harvard Law School student and George Mitchell Fellow (HSF Scholar 2000, 2001), represents this year's Brillante, for realizing extraordinary achievements early in her career, and generating even greater expectations for contributions to come. Chirinos moved from her home in Monterey, Mexico, to Corpus Christi, Texas with her mother when she was 12 years old, where she taught herself English in only six weeks. Chirinos graduated from the University of Texas at Austin having served as the first HSF Scholar Chapter Coordinator, chaired the UT Bilingual Mentoring Program, and spent this past summer studying in Ireland as a George Mitchell Fellow. Also a Truman Fellow, she is now continuing her education at Harvard Law School. HSF Alumni Hall of Fame »

	Education Issues in the News
'The system is broken': Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau discusses Proposition 209 and its consequences at UC Berkeley (UC Berkeley News, 3/29/05) "Chancellor Birgeneau has said that, upon his appointment as Berkeley's ninth chancellor last September, he expected to find some surprises waiting, both positive and negative. One "surprising and, indeed, shocking negative discovery," he says, has been the absence of "good relationships across cultural lines within the student body." This situation is most evident among the Latino, African American, and Native American students on campus, he says, and is "caused in large part, I believe, by the dramatic drop in their numbers." Nearly Half of Blacks, Latinos Drop Out, School Study Shows (Los Angeles Times, 3/24/05) "Nearly half of the Latino and African American students who should have graduated from California high schools in 2002 failed to complete their education, according to a Harvard University report released Wednesday." College Slackers Costing the State (WOAI San Antonio, 3/21/05) "Students lollygagging at Texas public universities are costing taxpayers money and taking up space in the state's already crowded flagship universities, lawmakers and university administrators say." See No Bias (Washington Post, 1/23/05) Many Americans believe they are not prejudiced. Now a new test provides powerful evidence that a majority of us really are. "At 4 o'clock on a recent Wednesday afternoon, a 34-year-old white woman sat down in her Washington office to take a psychological test. Her office decor attested to her passion for civil rights -- as a senior activist at a national gay rights organization, and as a lesbian herself, fighting bias and discrimination is what gets her out of bed every morning. A rainbow flag rested in a mug on her desk."

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Student Coordinators California State University, Bakersfield amejia3@runner.csub.edu California State University, Fresno ccano@csufresno.edu California State University, Fullerton titanbaby84@yahoo.com Columbia University pag2014@columbia.edu Harvard University rflores@fas.harvard.edu or cvelazq@fas.harvard.edu New York University rt502@nyu.edu Stanford University ph7@stanford.edu Texas A&M University nescaname@tamu.edu University of Arizona alv1@email.arizona.edu University of California, Berkeley rleal@berkeley.edu University of California, Los Angeles vmlopez@ucla.edu University of California, San Diego hsfucsd@yahoo.com University of Chicago nallely@uchicago.edu University of Florida cma02@ufl.edu University of Miami Riddle555@aol.com University of New Mexico rjrvelazquez@juno.com University of Southern California cesargon@usc.edu University of Texas, Austin Cindy.Lone@bba01.mccombs.utexas.edu University of Washington carbajal@u.washington.edu Yale University jorge.solis@yale.edu The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Its mission is to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees to 18 percent by 2010. The HSF Scholar Chapter Network is committed to helping students achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to all the communities they touch. HSF Scholar Chapters promote academic success and professional preparation among Latinos by engaging students in academic, leadership, and professional opportunities. Scholar Chapters are open to all students on campus and are geared toward the needs of Latino/a students. Learn More About Community & Scholar Relations at HSF »

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