This Month Community in Action Scholarship, Fellowship and Internship Opportunities Leadership In Focus: Personal Determination Alumni Spotlight: Cecilia Lozano Education Issues in the News Contact Information

Welcome to the February 2005 edition of the HSF Scholar Chapter E-Newsletter. In each newsletter you receive a new edition of highlights from Scholar Chapter events, information on scholarship and fellowship opportunities, articles by HSF Scholars, and recent news headlines. HSF Scholar Chapters are campus organizations that engage students in academic, leadership, and professional opportunities. They are open to all students.

Community in Action

HSF Alumni Mentor Program - "No One Succeeds Alone"
HSF has recently completed another year of mentor matching, successfully pairing 90 undergraduate and graduate students with HSF Alumni and working professionals in the Latino community. All participants have been notified and will be receiving their "Mentoring Handbook" within the coming weeks. For more information, contact Alyssa Gendron at agendron@hsf.net or toll-free at 1-877-HSF- INFO, ext. 2391.

Two Scholar Chapters Volunteer In Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
The University of Washington and University of Chicago Scholar Chapters took advantage of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 17, 2005 to volunteer for two unique events. At the University of Washington, the MLK Day of Service is an annual event in which volunteers go out into the community to work on specific community projects. In conjunction with the United Way and other campus organizations, the Scholar Chapter went to Deadhorse Canyon urban park to work on a park restoration project. Despite the rain, the participants made the most of this important event.

Also on the MLK Holiday, the University of Chicago Scholar Chapter served as volunteers for the Office of Minority Student Affairs during the keynote speech for the University's week-long "Living the Legacy" commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. About 1,200 people from the University of Chicago and the community attended to hear Kwesi Mfume, former Congressman and president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Mfume's address was a powerful experience for all in attendance and served as strong reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice in all communities.

The University of Chicago Scholar Chapter Turns Visit From Former President of Mexico Into Social Event
On December 3, 2004, over five hundred students, University of Chicago faculty, and the local media attended a lecuture by by Carlos Salinas de Gortari, former President of Mexico. The University of Chicago Scholar Chapter members worked with MEChA to volunteer as ushers during the lecture. The topic was primarily about NAFTA and Mexico, ten years later. After his lecture, Carlos Salinas de Gortari addressed questions from the audience regarding the indigenous populations and the underprivileged in Mexico and their relationship with NAFTA. After the event, MEChA and the HSF Scholar Chapter gathered to discuss the lecture and have dinner together. They wrapped up the night by playing Loteria in what was a very successful collaboration and rewarding evening.

Scholar Chapters Make Time To Socialize
Thoughout the school year, the Scholar Chapters can usually be found doing outreach to the local community or hosting meetings designed to promote academic and career development. However, right before finals, many of the Scholar Chapters all across the nation took time out to relax and socialize. Some examples of these events included an ice cream social at the University of Florida, movie nights at Stanford University and UT Austin, and an annual posada at CSU Bakersfield. The Harvard University and Yale University Scholar Chapters hosted a unique event by taking advantage of the annual Harvard-Yale football game. This year, the two Chapters decided to get together for a social before the game. Despite being rivals on the field, both Chapters enjoyed the opportunity to meet Chapter members from another campus. Overall, social events have continually been a way for the Scholar Chapters to forge a strong sense of community on campus among members and always provide a much needed break from their studies.

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	Scholarship, Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
NYC Teaching Fellows Program The NYC Teaching Fellows program is a highly selective, innovative path to enter the classroom and make a difference in New York City's high-need schools. Join a select group of talented mid-career professionals and recent graduates who will teach high- need subject areas such as math, science, Spanish, special education, bilingual education, or ESL in our city's classrooms. Neither previous coursework in education nor prior teaching experience is required. (Final Deadline: February 11, 2005) Amount: Teacher's salary and benefits; a subsidized Master's degree in education; intensive pre-service training; region and school-based support. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree completed by June 2005; minimum 3.0 GPA (consideration given for demonstrated achievement); U.S. citizen or permanent resident with valid green card; fluency in English; cannot have completed eighteen or more credits of a teacher education program or minor in education in New York State by June 2005; cannot be certified to teach in New York (or a state with a reciprocity agreement with New York). Vanderbilt Minority Summer Research Program The program provides undergraduates who are members of federally recognized groups underrepresented in the sciences with a summer research internship in the laboratory of an outstanding scientist at Vanderbilt University. The Program primarily funds students in the summer between their junior and senior years of college. The laboratory research project is complemented by seminars, journal club meetings, and social events with participating faculty and students. Research internships are carried out for a two to three month (eight- to thirteen-week) period in the summer. (Deadline: February 15, 2005) Amount: Stipend of $4000 for the 10- week program. Housing is provided on campus in double occupancy rooms. Single rooms are available for an extra fee. Travel funds are available on a case by case basis. Eligibility: Minority scholars who are members of federally-recognized groups underrepresented in the sciences (Native American, African-American, Hispanic/Latino/Chicano-American and American of Pacific Island origin) and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. We are particularly interested in applicants who are in their junior year of undergraduate studies and who are interested in a research career. Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy at the Institute for Women's Policy Research The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow works as a general research assistant on a variety of research projects and reports. Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program. (Deadline: February 18, 2005) Amount: Stipend of $1,633 per month, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend. Eligibility: Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, statistics, or women's studies. Graduate work is not required. Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Paid Teaching Internships with Breakthrough Collaborative Breakthrough offers hundreds of paid internships nationwide and in Hong Kong for college students to teach high-achieving, middle school students from low- income, underserved urban schools. Breakthrough is a collaborative of programs that increases educational opportunity for motivated middle school students and encourages talented college students to pursue careers in education. Full-time, paid internship positions are offered every summer for undergraduate students to teach middle schoolers over the summer. This is not a TA position-you will be responsible for teaching, lesson planning and developing your own curriculum under the guidance of experienced mentor teachers and directors. Eight week commitment during the summer, dates vary depending on site. Visit the online site roster for complete details or contact Rhea Wong at rwong@breakthroughcollaborative.org or call 415-442-0600 ext 105. (Deadline: February 21, 2005) Amount: $750 per summer, additional funding available based on financial need. If you are accepted as a homestay teacher, room and board is free for the summer. Eligibility: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior college student currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with less than 5 years full time professional experience. Positions are only available to US citizens or foreign students who have a visa to work in the US. Institute for Women's Policy Research 2005-2006 Internships IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social science research. Summer internships run for a period of 10 weeks, beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting and ending dates are flexible. (Deadline: March 1, 2005) Amount: Stipend of $100 per week and a transportation subsidy. Eligibility: Internships available in three areas: Research, Communitcations and Outreach, and Development. Please check the website for specific qualifications. All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Public Policy Fellowship Program Fellowship program offering up to 22 Latinos from across the fifty states and Puerto Rico the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice (such as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing, or local government). (Deadline: March 1, 2005) Amount: Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC, health insurance and gross monthly stipend of $2,061 to help cover housing and local expenses; Fellows with a graduate degree receive a $2,500 monthly stipend. Eligibility: Applicants should have graduated from a college or university (with a BA/BS degree) within one year of application deadline, or be currently enrolled as graduate students; High academic achievement (preference will be given to applicants with 3.0 GPA or higher); Consistent active participation in public service-oriented activities; Superior analytical and communication skills (oral and written); U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a national program that prepares young adults for an advanced degree and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. PPIA has an outreach focus with students from groups who are underrepresented in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations and other institutional settings. (Deadline: March 1, 2005) Amount: Full tuition for PPIA Junior Summer Institute, plus $1,000 stipend; minimum of $5,000 toward graduate school tuition. PPIA Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum; eligibility for paid internships and other professional development opportunities. Eligibility: Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident; Must have completed junior year of college by the start of Junior Summer Institute and have at least one full semester or two quarters of coursework remaining before graduation; Must be in keeping with PPIA's mission and demonstrate a commitment to public service. If applying to the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Berkeley, you must demonstrate your involvement in working to improve historically underserved or underrepresented communities, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. Economic need is given extra consideration. All academic majors are welcome to apply. 2005 NALEO Ford Motor Company Fellows Program Each year, college seniors, recent graduates and graduate students are selected to become NALEO Ford Fellows. In 2005, participants will travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the NALEO 22nd Annual Conference to take part in three days of intensive professional, leadership and cultural development workshops while learning about local government and advocacy groups. NALEO Ford Fellows will then take part in the NALEO Annual Conference, where they will have the opportunity to interact with Latino appointed and elected officials from across the United States. Following the Annual Conference, NALEO Ford Fellows will begin a five-week placement in the office of a Member of Congress or federal agency in Washington, D.C. (Deadline: March 4, 2005) Amount: Air fare to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.; Housing accommodations during San Juan, Puerto and Washington, D.C., stay; $1,500 stipend. Eligibility: Be U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents of Latino origin; Be residents of (but need not attend college in) the following states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas or Puerto Rico (additional participants are selected from a national pool of applicants); Be rising seniors, graduate students or recent graduates; Submit a completed application form, personal statement, resume, two letters of recommendation, two work references, transcripts, 2 x 3 photograph; Must be 21 years of age by June 20, 2005. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students This scholarship seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. Organized by the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a part of the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C. (Deadline: March 15, 2005) Amount: A scholarship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. Eligibility: Available to undergraduate and graduate students with strong academic record, analytical abilities, background in social sciences/humanities, and demonstrated financial need. The intern must be able to intern for 10-12 weeks full- time during the summer at the Washington D.C. office of The Aspen Institute. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. 2005-2006 Environmental Management Scholarship Since 1990 the Department of Energy and, more specifically, the Office of Environmental Management, has invested in the talents of promising Latino students through the Environmental Management Scholarship. The Environmental Management Scholarship is a special program supported by the Department of Energy and offered in partnership with HSF Institute. (Deadline: March 15, 2005) Amount: $3,000 Eligibility: Eligible students must be pursuing academic majors and/or certificate programs pertinent to DOE's goal of environmental restoration and waste management. Eligible academic majors include, but are not limited to: Engineering: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum. Sciences: Applied Math/Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental, Epidemiology, Geology, Health Physics, Hydrology, Radiochemistry, Radio-ecology, and Toxicology Business: Management and System Analyst Institute for Recruitment of Teachers The mission of the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) is to deepen the pool of talented minorities entering the teaching profession in our country. The IRT selects outstanding college students and graduates from diverse backgrounds with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue advanced degrees for teaching careers in K-12 schools and colleges and universities. The institute aims to reduce over time the critical underrepresentation on the faculties of certain minority groups, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. Providing positive role models to youth, the institute serves the related goals of supporting school and campus environments. Since 1990, the program's staff and faculty have provided students with extensive counseling and individual support to attain advanced degrees. Alumni have had remarkable success gaining entry to many of our country's top graduate programs, earning master's and doctoral degrees, and securing jobs as K-12 and college teachers, professors, counselors, and administrators. (Deadline: April 1, 2005) Amount: IRT students receive many benefits as they prepare their graduate school applications. Specifically, the director and IRT staff will: counsel as to which graduate programs within the consortium are appropriate for the candidate's academic background and goals, selecting at least ten provide paper applications duplicate supporting materials provided by the candidate and send the completed application package to his or her selected consortium schools assist with fine-tuning Statements of Purpose advocate for each student's admission to consortium graduate schools endorse each student's candidacy for fellowships and assistantships Eligibility: Applicants must be of African- American, Latino/a or Native American background; Seriously considering a career in education at the elementary, high school or university level; GPA of 3.2 or higher; Committed to beginning graduate school in the fall following graduation; Applicants in psychology and sociology must have a GPA of 3.2 or better, have taken appropriate coursework and have significant field and/or research experience; Agree to take the Graduate Record Examination. Contact Chera Reid, Coordinator of Admissions at (978)749-4116 or irt@andover.edu for more information 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. 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: Personal Determination
Not all students make it to college. It takes not only the motivation and commitment on the part of the individual, but also the support and advocacy of others to make the goal of a college education a reality. In my case, I didn't always see myself as a student headed towards college. Many of my peers in Los Angeles were also not on the path to college. Pursuing higher education would take a great deal of personal motivation for me. At the age of fifteen, I reached a turning point in my life when I became a father. I was faced with two options; fulfilling my responsibilities as a father or continuing as a student. However, I was determined to choose a third option; to do both. I knew that if I wanted to impact the life of my child and the other members of my community, education would be the key. I was also faced with the challenge of financing my education. Despite my level of determination, I was not able to pay for college on my own in a household that was sustained by welfare benefits. Determined to reach my goals, I became the first student in my family and one of the few in my community to attend a university. I was accepted at the University of California at Berkeley and my school work paid off, literally, in the form of scholarships and awards from the University of California and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Currently, I am in my senior year at UC Berkeley majoring in business administration. I have always felt it was important to give back to the community and serve as a leader. I have been an HSF Scholar Chapter Coordinator for two years, Vice President for the Undergraduate Minority Business Association, and Chair of Public Relations and Outreach for the Hermanos Unidos student group. I also co-founded a mentoring organization called Intelligent Aware Motivated (I AM). I have no doubt that I can succeed in the future whatever obstacles may be present. Román Leal is currently a senior at the Univerisity of California, Berkeley, majoring in Business Administration. He has served as the UC Berkeley Scholar Chapter Coordinator for the past two years.

	Alumni Spotlight: Cecilia Lozano
Cecilia Lozano, English teacher at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, (HSF Scholar 1990, 1991), is this year's selection for Altruista, awarded for personifying the spirit of gratitude, the value of giving back and the philosophy: "Of those to whom much is given, much is expected." One of four children raised by a single mother, Lozano was on her way to pursuing a college education when life intervened and brought her a family with three children. After balancing the demands of her family, part-time job and school work, she completed her college education from the University of Oklahoma and went on to obtain her master's degree in instructional leadership with an emphasis in bilingual education. She attributes her accomplishments to the sacrifices her own mother made and she works daily to cultivate a desire for learning in her students. HSF Alumni Hall of Fame »

	Education Issues in the News
Boost Latino Graduation Rate (Washington Square News - NYU's Daily Student Newspaper, 1/26/05) "At NYU, graduation rates between races are not equal, according to a recently released study. To the university's credit, the graduation gap between blacks and whites is smaller here than at any other school in the country. But Latino graduation rates still lag behind." New Web Tool Compares Graduation Rates (Bowling Green News, 1/26/05) "Despite San Jose State University's overall graduation rate of 39.4 percent, just half that rate of male Latinos who entered the university in 1997 had received a degree from there six years later. Could San Jose State take a lesson from California State University- Sacramento, which in the same period graduated 31.6 percent of its Latino males, compared with San Jose State's 19.7 percent?" At Stanford, Tutoring Helps Make a Janitor Less Invisible (The New York Times, 1/26/04) "Doroteo Garcia worked his usual morning shift as a janitor in the art museum, set along the palm-lined promenade leading into the Stanford University campus. Hours before the doors opened and the tourists arrived, he moved nimbly in heavy work boots, well practiced in making himself unobtrusive and being ignored." Mfume Commemorates MLK Jr. at Packed Keynote Address (Chicago Maroon, 1/18/05) "Eminent black scholar, politician, and activist Kwesi Mfume delivered the keynote speech in the University's "Living the Legacy" commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students, faculty, and community members packed Rockefeller Chapel at noon on Monday for the event, which also featured two musical ensembles and various speakers reading selections on justice."

	Contact Information
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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