Wallin Education Partners at the U

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The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship, which includes one $5,000 grant for one student each year, is part of the Tisdale Fellowship program, a summer internship available to undergraduate and graduate students. Any student, undergraduate or graduate, who is interested in diversity and ethics issues, and in learning about high-tech public policy issues, can apply for this Fellowship.

Those interested should use the Eben Tisdale Fellowship Application, found at www.tisdalefellowship.org, and follow the instructions for submitting an additional essay on ethics and diversity. The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship grant recipient will participate in the same program as those in the Tisdale.

The Fellowship has two main elements:

(1) Internship: Fellows participate an eight-week internship in the government relations office of a leading high technology company or association. In the recent past, fellows have interned at such companies as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Philips Electronics and Monster Worldwide, as well as associations such as the Business Software Alliance (http://www.bsa.org/) or TechAmerica (http://www.techamerica.org/).

2) Issues Seminar: The issues seminar is a weekly lunch hosted by the different sponsoring companies and associations. Expert speakers lead discussions of current public policy issues in Washington, DC and the methods the high technology industry uses for effective advocacy.

The Summer 2010 Fellowship runs from June 14th - August 6th, 2010.

The final deadline for all applications is February 15, 2010.

Students may find more information and apply at www.tisdalefellowship.org.

Questions? Contact Jonathan Tilley at info@tisdalefellowship.org or (202) 986-0384.

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The University Honors Program (UHP) application for current U of M students (post-freshman admission) in fall 2010 is now available for online submission.

Admission to UHP is competitive and is based on a comprehensive review of the student's application. Informational sessions for interested students will be held the first two weeks of December. All interested students are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Check the UHP website at http://honors.umn.edu/admission/sophomore.html for the days, times, and locations of the informational sessions and to learn more about UHP.

About UHP
UHP provides highly qualified and motivated students with a rigorous and enhanced learning experience that crosses academic boundaries. The enriched educational opportunities for honors students include special honors courses and seminars, and an array of co-curricular opportunities. Early in their academic careers, honors students--with the guidance of faculty members--are encouraged to begin engagement in laboratory or scholarly research, works of creative expression, and internships appropriate to their fields of study.

To graduate with Latin Honors (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude), students must be admitted to the University Honors Program and complete the honors degree requirements. These requirements include a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in the student's last 60 graded UMTC credits and completion of required honors experiences, including a written honors thesis based on the results of involvement in research or other scholarly/creative endeavor under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Applicants to the University Honors Program must have:
1) a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
2) an academic record with strong performance in major and prerequisite coursework
3) at least 4 semesters remaining until graduation as of Fall 2010

The priority application deadline is January 5, 2010. Full consideration will be given to all complete applications received by the priority deadline. Applicants will be notified of the decision on their application by March 1, 2010.

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WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES

Deadline: February 5, 2010

The Western Union Foundation's (http://foundation.westernunion.com/ourProgramsScholarships.html) Family Scholarship Program is a new educational initiative for migrants, immigrants, and their families in the United States. The Family Scholarship Program is intended to help two members of the same family move up the economic development ladder through education. Scholarships may be used for tuition for college/university education language acquisition classes, technical/skill training, and/or financial literacy. All applicants must be 18 or older. The country of origin for at least one of the applicants must be outside the U.S. Scholarships will only be made to nonprofit accredited higher education institutions and nonprofit training/educational providers. Recipients are eligible to receive scholarships in amounts of $1,000 to $5,000 per family. Visit the Western Union Foundation Web site for complete program information.

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Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
Honorarium: $3,000.00

http://www.nasi.org/info-url_nocat3815/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=149398

Nathan J. Stark was instrumental in ensuring the future of several Washington, DC-based not-for-profit health policy organizations by stabilizing their finances and governance structures and mentoring their leaders. He left a legacy of lessons and results for improving health policy through fund-raising, governance, and leadership development.

The Nathan J. Stark Internship for Non-Profit Development will provide two students with the opportunity to learn about non-profit organizations, how they work, how they raise funds, and how they make a difference. Interns will be based at the National Academy of Social Insurance or another non-profit organization, the National Health Policy Forum.

Each summer two students interested in a career in the non-profit sector will be awarded the internship based on national recruitment and a competitive selection process. The interns come to Washington, DC for 12 weeks during the summer semester. The internship includes a $3,000 honorarium and the opportunity to participate in a series of seminars and programs. International Students with valid student visas can be placed with these non-governmental organizations, if placement projects match their skills and interests.

To apply for the Nathan J. Stark Internship, please submit the following by March 1:

* Application form;
* Cover letter that explains your interest in the program (see application form for more details);
* Resume;
* Official transcript;
* Three written letters of recommendation with contact information; and
* 5-10 page writing sample

Send the information to:
Internship Programs
National Academy of Social Insurance
1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 615
Washington, DC 20036-1904

For additional information contact the Internship Coordinator, at (202) 452-8097 or internships@nasi.org.

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