This Month Community in Action Scholarship, Fellowship and Internship Opportunities Making an Impact: The Power of Tutoring Alumni Spotlight: 2005 Alumni Hall of Fame Education and Issues in the News Contact Information

Welcome to the first edition of the HSF Scholar Chapter E-Newsletter for the 2005-2006 academic year. Each month you will receive a new edition of highlights from Scholar Chapter events, information on scholarship and fellowship opportunities, articles by HSF Scholars and Scholar Chapter Coordinators, and recent news headlines. HSF Scholar Chapters are campus organizations that engage students in academic support, career and graduate school preparation, outreach, and mentorship opportunities. They are open to all students.

Community in Action

The University of Texas Scholar Chapter Educates Members About Life as a Migrant High School Student
The UT Scholar Chapter featured "Escuela" by Hannah Weyer at their Introductory Meeting. The documentary followed the life of a young migrant girl in high school. Focus was placed on the educational attainment levels of members in her family and the obstacles that migrant students face while trying to complete high school. Following the documentary, attendees engaged in a group discussion. They shared the feelings that the film evoked and lessons learned. Scholar Chapter Executive Board Officers emphasized that the Scholar Chapter existed in order to combat struggles emphasized by "Escuela" on the UT campus and the wider community.

The University of Miami Scholar Chapter Hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters at Their Introductory Meeting
The UM Scholar Chapter educated prospective members about HSF and mentorship during their first meeting. Scholar Chapter Coordinator, Cynthia Cintron- Walker presented a general overview of HSF and the Chapter mission. She also highlighted the many benefits available to chapter members such as scholarship and outreach opportunities. Adam Effertz from the Miami Big Brothers Big Sisters Program spoke to attendees about the benefits of becoming a volunteer mentor. The HSF Corporate Office, UM Scholar Chapter, and Miami Big Brothers Big Sisters Program will host a collaborative reception on November 10, in an effort to recruit HSF Alumni and Scholar Chapter members to become mentors.

The University of Southern California Scholar Chapter Educates Huntington Park High School Students About College Preparation
During the 2005-2006 academic year, the USC Scholar Chapter will collaborate with CPE (Chicanos for Progressive Education) to promote higher education in the local Los Angeles community on a bi-weekly basis. Their goals are to provide high school students with information surrounding college, scholarships, and financial aid. The first outreach activity was hosted at Huntington Park High School. Scholar Chapter and CPE members visited 5th and 6th period Economics classes. Both classes were very attentive and responsive to the information. Scholar Chapter Coordinator, Blanca Silva stated, "I believe that the most successful element during this high school visit were the students. It was not hard at all to get the students to talk and interact with the speakers. I think the most effective device during our visit was [sharing] our experiences about the college process and life." High school students were eager to know about college life and how it varied from high school. Many were surprised to learn about different resources available to help them fund higher education. Following the presentations, participants were provided with binders containing information about college and scholarships. In total 52 students were served by the outreach event.

	Scholarship, Fellowship and Internship Opportunities
HSF Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate Students The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. (Deadline: October 15, 2005) Amount: $1,000 to $3,000 Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; have earned at least 12 undergraduate units in a U.S. accredited college or university; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale); have applied for Federal Financial Aid. Yes We Can Interships Yes We Can is a training and job placement program, organized by Senator Barack Obama's Hopefund PAC, with a goal of expanding opportunities for African Americans and Latinos in political campaigns around the country. This program is designed to recruit and train young people who have the desire to work on campaigns but have limited political experience. Senator Obama's priority is to identify and create a class of talented campaign staffers who gradually build experience in all areas of a campaign, and who will continue to work in politics over an extended period of time. Eligibility: If you know of a student who may be interested in political campaigns and will be completed with his or her academic obligations by January of 2006, then they may be eligible to participate in this program. Applications will be available October 28, 2005. The Woodrow Wilson of Public and International Affairs 2005 Junior Summer Institute The program's mission is to increase leadership opportunities for future global policy leaders in both the public and nonprofit sectors. The goal of the program is to prepare students for graduate study and careers in public policy and international affairs. The Junior Summer Institute is a seven-week program structured to introduce or strengthen skills in economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, public speaking, and organization/time management. At the end of the seven week program, students will be able to present a comprehensive final report on a current policy issue that will encompass the skills acquired in their courswork, field research, policy analysis, and writing and computer workshops.(Deadline: November 1, 2005) Amount: Each student enrolled in the Junior Summer Institute is fully funded and receives financial support for the total cost of the following: all courses and textbooks; an on-campus meal plan and a meal allowance for breakfast and weekend meals; access to the University's libraries, athletic facilities, and health services; a single mom in a dormitory reserved solely for JSI students; domestic travel expenses required to arrive for the start of the program and to leave upon successful completion of the program; a $1,500 stipend, which may be used (or saved) at the students discretion. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as college juniors who have one or two semesters remaining in college after completing the summer institute; this includes international students pursuing an undergraduate degree at a U.S. four-year college or university; demonstrate an interest in and commitment to cross-cultural and social issues and public service; demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to a career in public or international affairs; contribute to the diversity of perspectives in public policy or international affairs. Fifth Annual Harvard Public Policy and Leadership Conference-February 23-26, 2006 Sponsored by the Kennedy School of Government, the conference will encourage students who possess a commitment to public service (especially those interested in addressing policy issues affecting historically under-served communities) to prepare for graduate study in public policy and international Fellowship Programs. The conference aims to attract students from groups under-represented in public policy and international affairs in an effort to increase the diversity of students receiving these professional degrees. The goal is also to provide information on various fellowship opportunities. (Deadline: November 4, 2005) Amount: Participants will receive paid travel, accommodations and meals. Eligibility:Program participation is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in their first or second year of undergraduate studies. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an interest in public service. HSF/JP Morgan Chase Scholarship Program The Hispanic Scholarship Fund and JP Morgan Chase have partnered to provide scholarship opportunities to Hispanic students nationwide who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in business administration, finance, or economics. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to full-time degree seeking students. (Deadline: November 15, 2005; Position #MKT00000788) Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: Must 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 an undergraduate student enrolled full- time, pursuing a degree om Business Administration, Finance or Economics at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands; be a Sophomore or Junior in a U.S. accredited college or university during the current academic year; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Breakthrough Collaborative Summer Internships Breakthrough Collaborative is a national non-profit that increases educational opportunity for high-potential, low-income middle school students and inspires outstanding college and high school students to pursue careers in education. Consistently featured as a Top Ten Internship by the Princeton Review, Breakthrough's innovative Students Teaching Students model partners middle-school students with college and high school students who serve as teachers, role models and mentors, providing real-life examples that it's 'cool to be smart'. Drawn from the public school system, 89% of Breakthrough's students are students of color and 65% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch programs. English is a second language for 27% of the students, and most will be the first in their family to attend college. Students commit to a minimum of two years of intensive six-week summer sessions and after-school programs in which they take classes in core academic subjects, and participate in elective courses ranging from astronomy to African-American literature. A tuition- free program, Breakthrough's classes are rigorous and small (a maximum 7:1 student to teacher ratio) and full participation is expected of every student. Breakthrough was founded in San Francisco in 1978 as Summerbridge and serves more than 2,000 middle school students and employs 700 college and high school students in 25 locations across the U.S. (Deadline: March 6, 2006) HSF/McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grant In partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation, this program will provide financial resources to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a creative arts related field- media. film, performing arts, communications, writing, and others- to assist them in beginning and completing an art project. (Deadline: May 15, 2006) Amount: Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000. Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited colleg or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands the upcoming academic year; be majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications or writing; have earned at least 12 undergraduate units or credits in a U.S. accredited college or university; have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). INROADS INROADS is an organization that seeks to increase business career opportunities and knowledge for the best and brightest young people of color, while giving corporations the opportunity to develop diverse managerial talent. In response to the growing demand from business for talented, qualified people of color, INROADS was established to identify interested, capable high school students of color entering college or university to pursue business, engineering, and technical careers. 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. Scholarships for Hispanics also maintains an online database here. Don't forget to stay up-to-date on all upcoming HSF Scholarships by visiting the HSF website...here.

	Making an Impact: The Power of Tutoring
I walked into Public School 160 for the first time on a Friday afternoon. It was 2:00 pm, and I was waiting to meet the young boy who I was going to tutor during the academic year. Sitting in the guidance office, I heard a sudden rush of children filling the hallways with laughter, talking, and yelling. Immediately afterwards, I heard teachers reprimand students for their rowdy behavior. As I listened to the commotion, the door slammed open and a tiny little boy ran in throwing his book-bag onto the table. As he sat down, he stared at me. Probably wondering who I was. Entering a school and meeting young children as a tutor for the first time can be both intimidating and challenging. Being a tutor entails gaining a student's trust. You cannot teach a young child, unless they have trust in you. As I explained my background to the boy, I realized that he was looking at me with awe and apprehension. I told the boy who I was, why I was working with him, and what I expected of him. In return, I allowed him to ask me questions. By showing him that I was open to his questions and ideas, a personal connection was created. He was able to see that I was there to work with him and help him improve. As the weeks passed, I was presented with many challenges. The first was gaining my student's attention and commitment to the work that needed to be accomplished. Each time we worked together, he would get distracted. I had to learn that the key to successfully gaining his attention was persistence, persistence, persistence. When he stood up, I would immediately tell him to sit next to me and continue his work. In addition to persistence, I discovered that a tutor must also find a way to make learning fun and exciting. At first, teaching my student how to do his math homework was a big challenge. Eventually, I learned and applied creative learning skills to our weekly meetings. I developed a game where he would receive a sticker for every four answers that he completed correctly. My student liked stickers, so the game worked for us. But every child has a different liking and dislike. Therefore, a tutor should be mindful of his or her student's likes and dislikes when creating a new learning style. Being a tutor is one of the most rewarding experiences someone can have during college. Not only are you a student's teacher, but also a mentor and friend. When my time tutoring the young boy was over, he had drastically improved in his classroom performance and also learned to trust me as a friend. This was the greatest gain that I received. Paola Gonzalez is a senior Sociology and Education major at Columbia University (CU). She currently serves as the HSF Scholar Chapter Coordinator at CU.

	Alumni Spotlight: 2005 Alumni Hall of Fame
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund has announced the names of the 2005 inductees into its Alumni Hall of Fame. This year's five extraordinary inductees were honored at a gala event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 5, 2005. The 2005 inductees, representing achievements in the academic, public policy and social advocacy fields, include: The Optimista (the optimist), for success achieved through persistence in the face of adversity. The eldest of seven children and a native of Puerto Rico, Luis A. Colon, Ph.D was the first member of his family to graduate from college. He is a tenured professor of chemistry at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York The Altruista (the humanitarian), for personifying the spirit of gratitude and the value of giving back. Growing up among migrant farm workers, Martin Curiel defied odds when he received a MBA from Harvard University. He currently is a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting and founder of the non-profit, Rising Farmworker Dream Fund. The Triunfador (the victor), for realizing the ultimate professional achievement and for "raising the bar". The Honorable Federico F. Pena earned a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of Texas. He has served in the Colorado House of Representatives, been elected the Mayor of Denver, and held two cabinet positions during the Clinton administration as Secretary of Energy and Secretary of the Department of Energy. The Inspirador (the motivator), for personifying the hard work and sacrifice made by Latino families in pursuit of a college education. A native of Havana, Cuba, Elsa A. Murano was the first Hispanic American to serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety at the USDA. She currently serves as vice chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M. The Brillante (the rising star), for personifying limitless potential. Raised in a signle-family household in Puerto Rico, Myra Blanco, Ph.D earned a doctorate degree in Human Factors Engineering. Today she is a research scientist at Virginia Tech Institute. Celebrating its fourth year, the HSF Alumni Hall of Fame was created to showcase the incredible stories of Hispanics who, through their accomplishments, contributions and lifetime challenges, demonstrate the power of higher education to change both individual lives and our society for the better. Each honoree's story illustrates the possibilities offered by higher education and personifies the mission and values of HSF.

	Education and Issues in the News
As Test Scores Jump, Raleigh Credits Integration by Income (The New York Times, 9/25/05) "RALEIGH, N.C.- Over the last decade, black and Hispanic students here in Wake County have made such dramatic strides in standardized reading and math tests that it has caught the attention of education experts around the country." CALIFORNIA Mexican Immigrants' Kids Falter in School (SF Gate, 9/9/05) "The children of Mexican immigrants lag significantly in educational achievement behind the sons and daughters of other California immigrants, a critical statewide concern given the large and growing Mexican American population according to a report released Thursday." Hayworth Targets Migrants with Immigration Bill (The Arizona Republic, 9/29/05) "WASHINGTON- Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., plans to introduce today a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would create a new national Social Security card, crack down on employers who hired undocumented workers and bring a moratorium on immigration visas for Mexican citizens."

	Contact Information
Student Coordinators California State University, Bakersfield lgarcia15@runner.csub.edu California State University, Fresno EricaQ@comcast.net California State University, Fullerton mujerfuerte06@yahoo.com Columbia University pag2014@columbia.edu Harvard University yanez@fas.harvard.edu New York University daniel.nieves@nyu.edu Stanford University sherlyc@stanford.edu Texas A&M University andrewcarrillo@neo.tamu.edu University of Arizona melo@u.arizona.edu University of California, Berkeley nmcuriel@uclink.berkeley.edu University of California, Los Angeles vmlopez@ucla.edu University of California, San Diego University of Chicago ssantizo@uchicago.edu University of Florida cma02@ufl.edu University of Miami cecwalker@hotmail.com University of New Mexico rjrvelazquez@juno.com University of Southern California bsilva@usc.edu University of Texas, Austin alma-nidia@mail.utexas.edu University of Washington oscarr@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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