Wallin Partners Scholarship Program at the U

Each year the University of Minnesota distributes approximately $500,000 for study abroad scholarships. The scholarship deadline for Winter Break 2009, Spring Semester 2009, and Calendar Year 2009 is Wednesday, October 22, 2008 . The application can be used to apply for the Study Abroad Scholarship, Diversity in Study Abroad Scholarship, and the Access Abroad Scholarship.
 
Selection of scholarship recipients is not based on financial need or merit, but rather the essays that each student writes. Currently one-third of all students who apply receive a scholarship. If you will be studying abroad for Winter Break 2009, Spring Semester 2009, or Calendar Year 2009, please visit the Learning Abroad Center’s scholarship webpage at http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/uofmScholarships.html.

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The Minnesota Chapter of Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) is pleased to offer three
scholarships to encourage the pursuit of careers in transportation-related fields.
• $2000 Donna W. Allan Undergraduate Scholarship
• $500 Katherine F. Turnbull Undergraduate Leadership Award
• $2000 WTS Minnesota Graduate Scholarship

The scholarships are competitive and are based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Financial need is not a primary consideration. Scholarship funds can be applied to Spring Semester 2009 expenses—students in their final year of school are welcome to apply.

WTS Scholarships are open to women who:
• Are currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation related field (such as engineering,
planning, finance, or logistics) in Minnesota and can provide proof of this enrollment. Students at
schools in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa are also eligible if they have had Minnesota residency
in the last 5 years
• Have a GPA 3.0 or higher
• Plan to pursue a career in transportation

Electronic applications are available by contacting Kristin Thompson at 612.349.7782 or via email at
kristin.thompson@metc.state.mn.us .

The application form, an accompanying transcript, personal statement, and letter(s) of recommendation must be sent to the address indicated on the application form, and be postmarked by Monday,
November 10, 2008.

Three local winners will advance to the WTS International competition for the following scholarships:
• $3000 Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
• $3000 Louise Moritz Molitoris Leadership Fund for Undergraduates
• $6000 Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship

A local graduate applicant who demonstrates leadership and commitment to public service may also be advanced to the WTS International competition for the $3000 Elaine Dezenski Legacy Scholarship.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, the scholarships awarded, or if your major/program fits the requirements of a transportation related field, please contact Kristin Thompson (see contact information above) prior to filling out your application.

DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008

WTS is an international organization of transportation professionals with more than 4,000 members in 44 chapters across 3 countries. The women and men who belong to WTS are committed to advancing women in the transportation industry and provide support to students seeking future careers in transportation. The organization provides a neutral forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experiences, encourages the professional development of its members, and promotes industry recognition of women in the field of transportation.

http://wtsinternational.org/chapters.aspx?id=7028

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The 2009-2010 A. I. Johnson Scholarship Applications are now available

A. I. Johnson was the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and later a Regent of the University of Minnesota. This scholarship was created for undergraduate students who show evidence of a strong interest in public affairs with an intent to pursue a career or activities serving the public. All degree-seeking undergraduates at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus are eligible to apply. Students do not have to be pursuing a major in a specific discipline. Recipients of this scholarship must complete a public service internship and work a minimum of 400 hours during the 2009-2010 school year. Internships must be completed during the fall and/or spring semesters. Complete details about the scholarship and the application materials are available on the Department of Political Science's web site at www.polisci.umn.edu/ugrad/scholarships.html . If you have questions about this scholarship, contact Rose Miskowiec, Undergraduate Adviser for the Department of Political Science, at r-misk@umn.edu or 612-624-8517.

Minnesota State Senate Internship Informational Session
Plan to attend an on-campus informational meeting about Minnesota State Senate internships on Thursday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 5 Blegen Hall. Scott Magnuson, Director of the Senate Information Office and Senate Internship Coordinator, will talk about the internship program and answer questions about the application, the selection process and about working in the Minnesota State Senate. Students will work at the State Capitol Building in St. Paul during the upcoming 2009 Legislative Session (January to May). Students in all majors and colleges are invited to apply for this program. Professor Paul Soper, Internship Director for the Department of Political Science, will be at the session to answer questions about earning credit for the legislative internship through Faculty Supervised Individual Internships, POL 3080. Applications will be available at the session and may also be downloaded from the web at www.polisci.umn.edu/ugrad/postings.html . The deadline to apply is November 7, 2008. For more information, contact Professor Paul Soper, at psoper@umn.edu or 612-626-1002 or Rose Miskowiec, Undergraduate Adviser for the Department of Political Science at r-misk@umn.edu or 612-624-8517.

Spring 2009 Congressional Internship Program
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE WITH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES MICHELE BACHMANN, KEITH ELLISON, BETTY McCOLLUM and SENATORS NORM COLEMAN and AMY KLOBUCHAR

Currently enrolled University of Minnesota undergraduates are eligible to apply for this internship program offered through the Department of Political Science. Interns work closely with the congressional staff in either the Minnesota or Washington, D.C. office. This internship is available to students in all majors. Applicants must be degree-seeking students on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus. These are full-time and part-time unpaid internships. Students must register for a minimum of 4 credits in the Department of Political Science but may register for up to 13 credits for full-time internships. Applications will be reviewed and students will be invited to an on-campus interview with representatives from these House and Senate offices. Application materials are available on the web at www.polisci.umn.edu/ugrad/postings.html . The deadline to apply is October 31, 2008.

For more information, contact Professor Paul Soper, at psoper@umn.edu or 612-626-1002 or Rose Miskowiec, Undergraduate Adviser for the Department of Political Science at r-misk@umn.edu or 612-624-8517.

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HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
For outstanding undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in
government, education, the non-profit sector, or elsewhere in public
service, and want to make a difference. Applicants must be JUNIORS,
U.S. citizens or nationals, with strong academic records, and should be
engaged in community service and/or political activism. The Truman
Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school.
Campus application deadline: November 7.

Truman Info Sessions:
1) Tuesday October 7
Noon-1:00
1450 Social Sciences
2) Tuesday October 7
3:35-4:30
125 Nolte Center
Freshman students, Sophomores, and Juniors are encouraged to attend
For further information, visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships
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MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIPS
For outstanding undergraduates currently in their SOPHOMORE or JUNIOR
year who are EITHER 1) preparing for careers related to the environment
(candidates may be of any ethnicity); or 2) Native American or Alaska
Native students preparing for careers related to native health care or
tribal policy. Must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents
with strong academic records and a demonstrated commitment to
environmental or tribal issues. The Udall Scholarship provides up to
$5000 per year toward undergraduate education. Campus application
deadline: November 14.

Udall Info Session:
Wednesday October 8
3:35-4:30
101 Walter Library
Freshman students, Sophomores, and Juniors are encouraged to attend
For further information, visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships
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BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS
For outstanding undergraduates who intend to pursue graduate study and
research-based careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, or
engineering. Applicants must be SOPHOMORES or JUNIORS, U.S. citizens,
nationals, or permanent residents, with strong academic records;
undergraduate research experience is a plus. The Goldwater Scholarship
provides up to $7,500 per year toward undergraduate education. Campus
application deadline: November 11.

Goldwater Info Session:
Thursday October 9
3:35-4:30
101 Walter Library
Freshman students, Sophomores, and Juniors are encouraged to attend
For further information, visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships

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Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. If you are interested in learning more about the TEACH Grant Program, you should contact the financial aid office at the college where you will be enrolled starting with the 2008–2009 school year.

Effective Dates
The first TEACH Grants will be awarded to eligible students for the 2008–2009 school year.

Conditions
In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students (see below for more information on high-need fields and schools serving low-income students). As a recipient of a TEACH Grant, you must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant. IMPORTANT: If you fail to complete this service obligation, all amounts of TEACH Grants that you received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. You must then repay this loan to the U.S. Department of Education. You will be charged interest from the date the grant(s) was disbursed.

Student Eligibility Requirements
To receive a TEACH Grant you must meet the following criteria:
 Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), although you do not have to
demonstrate financial need.
 Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
 Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student in a postsecondary
educational institution that has chosen to participate in the TEACH Grant Program.
 Be enrolled in coursework that is necessary to begin a career in teaching or plan to complete such
coursework. Such coursework may include subject area courses (e.g., math courses for a student
who intends to be a math teacher).
 Meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on
a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25).
 Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (see below for more information on the TEACH Grant
Agreement to Serve).

High-Need Field
High-need fields are the specific areas identified below:
 Bilingual Education and English Language Acquisition
 Foreign Language
 Mathematics
 Reading Specialist
 Science
 Special Education

Other identified teacher shortage areas as of the time you begin teaching in that field. These
are teacher subject shortage areas (not geographic areas) that are listed in the Department of
Education’s Annual Teacher Shortage Area Nationwide Listing. To access the listing, please go to
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.doc.

TEACH Fact Sheet:Download file

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Students, parents, and educators are always looking for educational funding resources. Thanks in part to Volunteer Manatee in Sarasota, below is a nationwide listing of 130 useful websites for students, their parents, and educators can use to search for scholarships, grants, internship opportunities, and college information.
1. Ron Brown Scholarships - http://www.ronbrown.org (for high school students)
2. FastWEB Scholarship Search - http://www.fastweb.com
3. United Negro College Fund Scholarships - http://www.uncf.org
4. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships - http://www.jackierobinson.org (for high school students)
5. Intel Science Talent Search - http://www.sciserv.org/sts (for high school students)
6. Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund-http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
7. FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid (scholarships)-http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
8. United Negro College Fund - http://www.uncf.org
9. Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual) - http://www.gmsp.org (for high school students)
10. McDonald's Scholarships (Annual) - http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com (for high school students)
11. Broke Scholars Scholarships - http://scholarships.brokescholar.com (for high school students)
12. National Merit Scholarships - http://www.nationalmerit.org (for high school students)
13. College Board Scholarship Search - http://appscollegeboard.com/cbsearch%20ss/welcome.jsp
14. Black Excel Scholarship Gateways - http://www.blackexcel.org
15. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
16. LULAC - National Scholastic Achievement Awards - http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/GetScholar?page=10177
17. Scholarship & Financial Aid Help - http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
18. NAACP Scholarships - http://www.naacp.org
19. Paralegal Scholarships - http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13
20. ScienceNet Scholarship Listing - http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
21. Siemens Foundation Competition - http://www.siemens-foundation.org
22. College Board Scholarship Search - http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
23. International Students Scholarships & Aid Help - http://www.iefa.org
24. Study Abroad Scholarships - http://www.iesabroad.org
25. Guaranteed Scholarships - http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com (for high school students)
26. Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
27. Presidential Freedom Scholarships - http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships (for high school students)
28. Sports Scholarships and Internships - http://www.ncaa.org
29. Student Inventors Scholarships - http://www.invent.org/collegiate
30. Black Student Fund - http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/FinAid/financial_aid.htm (for high school students)
31. Scholarships Pathways - http://scholarshipssite.blogspot.com
32.
33. ScienceNet Scholarship Listing - http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
34. Chela Education Financing "Gateway to Success Scholarship - http://www.loans4students.org
35. Princeton Review Scholarships & Aid - http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance
36.
37.
38. 2005 Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest 39. Horace Mann Scholarship Program - http://www.horacemann.com/scholarship
40. Ayn Rand Institute - http://www.aynrand.org/contests
41.
42. Congressional Hispanic Scholarships 43. Nursing Scholarships - http://www.blackexcel.org/nursing-scholarships.html
44. College-Bound High School Seniors - http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar13.html
45. AFROTC High School Scholarships - http://www.afrotc.com
46. Minority Scholarships - http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm
47. Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students - http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
48. The Elks National Foundation Scholarships-http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm (for high school students)
49. Art Deadlines and Scholarships - http://www.xensei.com/users/adl
50. African American Scholarships- http://www.littleafrica.com/scholarship
51. Marine Corps Scholarships - http://www.marine-scholars.org
52. Tylenol Scholarships - http://scholarship.tylenol.com
53. Undergraduate Scholarships (Health) - http://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp
54.
55. HYPERLINKAmbassadorial Scholarships - http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho
56. Baptist Scholarships - http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm
57. United States National Peace Essay Contest - http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml (for high school students)
58. Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches - http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
59. Accounting Scholarships - http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm
60. Americorps - http://www.cns.gov/
61.
62. 100 Minority Scholarship Gateways - http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
63. American Chemical Society Scholarships - http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm
64. Sallie Mae Grants and Scholarships - http://www.salliemae.com
65. Scholarships List and Search - http://www.adventuresineducation.org/sbase
66. New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence - http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf
67. Hispanic Scholarship Fund - http://www.hsf.net
68. College Net Scholarship Search - http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
69. Scholarships For Hispanics - http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
70. Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students - http://www.beanactuary.org/minority
71. Astronaut Scholarship Foundation - http://www.astronautscholarship.org
72. Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program - http://www.naspa.org/resources/mufp
73. College Connection Scholarships - http://www.collegescholarships.com
74. Super College Scholarships- http://www.supercollege.com
75. Indian Students - http://www.gurgaonscoop.com/story/2005/3/14/195141/137
76.
77. Music Scholarships - http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/financeYourEducation/musicscholarships.html
78. The Roothbert Fund Scholarships - http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
79.
80. Federal Scholarships and Aid - http://www.fedmoney.org
81. International Students Help and Scholarships - http://www.iefa.org
82. NACME Scholarship Program - http://www.nacme.org/scholarships
83. Black Excel Scholarship Gateway - http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
84. Peterson's Aid and Scholarships Help - http://www.petersons.com/finaid
85. Financial Aid Research Center - http://www.theoldschool.org/>
86. Art and Writing Awards - http://www.artandwriting.org/>
87. Wells Fargo Scholarships - http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
88.
89.
90. Asian American Journalist Association - http://www.aaja.org
91. American Assoc. of University Women - http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
92. Scholarships by State - http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/scholarships.cfm
93. State Agencies of Higher Education - http://collegeapps.about.com/od/stateagencies
94. Engineering School Scholarships -http://www.engineeringedu.com/scholars.html
95. Scholarship News - http://www.free-4u.com
96. Orphan Foundation of America -http://www.orphan.org
97.
98. American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Contest - http://www.afsascholarship.org
99. Alger Association Scholarships (Horatio) - https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm
100. Collegiate Inventors Competition - http://www.invent.org/collegiate
101. Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Aid - http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html>
102. Adventures in Education - http://adventuresineducation.org
103.
104. Scholarships on the Net (1500 Links) - http://whatsonthe.net/scholarmks.htm
105.
106. Art School Scholarships - http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/art/scholarship-guide.php
107. Bowling Scholarships - http://www.bowlingmembership.com/PDF/smart_colleges.pdf
108. Red Cross Presidential Intern Program - http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/PIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf
109. Microsoft Scholarships - http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx
110. Scholarship of The Month - http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships.html
111. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf - http://www.agbell.org
112. The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program (architecture) - http://www.archfoundation.org
113. Music For The Blind - http://www.nfmc-music.org
114. War Memorial Fund - http://www.usjaycees.org
115.
116. AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP - http://www.axa-achievement.com (for high school students)
117. PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD - http://www.prudential.com/spirit (for high school students)
118. Scholarships for Minority accounting Students - http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
119. Findaid: Minority Scholarships - http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/minority.phtml
120. Library Scholarships - http://www.ala.org/ala/awards/awards.ctm
121. Scholarship Scams - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship
122. Students of Color Scholarships - http://www.financialaid4you.com/index.php
123. USA Access Education Scholarships -http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.html
124.
125. Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities - http://national-academies.org/fellowships
126. Datatel Scholarships - http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants.cfm
127. Alpha Kappa Alpha Awards - http://www.akaeaf.org
128. National Black Nurses' Assoc. Scholarships - http://www.nbna.org
129. Scholarships Based on Ethnicity

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