The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Hispanic educational and youth leadership development organization, launched a national campaign to recruit Hispanic students. For its nationally recognized leadership development programs and scholarships. Whether Students are college bound, undergraduate and graduate, students are encou
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Nine health professional students from California will win $5,000 and $2,000 scholarships from the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). NHHF is a non-profit Organization affiliated with the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.
This year's Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarships were awarded to outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to the Hispanic community, the nation's largest minority…
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Added by NSHP Editor on January 21, 2008 at 1:09pm —
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The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) invites Hispanic undergraduate students from across the country to apply for the 2008 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program. Applications can be downloaded from the CHLI website at http://www.chli.org. Eight undergraduate students will be selected to become part of this intensive six-week internship program in Washington, DC. The interns will be placed in congressional offices, federal agencies or public policy organizations.
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The Make It Your Own Awards ™ , a new initiative from the Case Foundation, that launched today, June 26, 2007, is about giving grants, tools, and recognition to people who are coming together to discuss what matters, form solutions, and take action.
Twenty semi-finalists will each receive $10,000 grants to start bringing their ideas to life. Four final grant recipients will then be chosen by the public using an on…
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Added by NSHP Editor on June 26, 2007 at 4:02am —
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U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today announced the award of 33 new grants totaling more than $20.5 million that will directly benefit Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education.
"Under No Child Left Behind, Hispanic students' scores have risen to all-time highs. Having seen the positive impact at the grade school level, we must continue to promote that kind of success in our institutes of higher education," said Secretary Spellings. "By giving colleges and universities th…
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Added by NSHP Editor on August 8, 2006 at 4:35am —
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced five grants totaling more than $4.9 million to improve English language skills in the workplace. The grants will train approximately 4,400 individuals in California, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas.
"To succeed in the workplace, workers must know how to communicate in English," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "These $4.9 million in English skills training grants will help thousands of workers rea…
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Added by NSHP Editor on February 15, 2006 at 10:27pm —
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The Hispanic College Fund (HCF) launched its 13th annual search to provide 2 million dollars in scholarships to more than 700 outstanding Hispanic college students across America. HCF is looking for the next generation of engineers, business executives, scientists, and health professionals with the drive to become leaders of America's professional workforce.
Scholarships are awarded to students demonstrating academic merit and financial need. Students can apply online at http://www.hispanicfund…
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Added by NSHP Editor on January 25, 2006 at 6:24pm —
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CLEVELAND – Upon receiving a $100,000 donation from the Key Foundation, Cuyahoga Community College today announced its intent to further increase the number of Hispanic students attending the College. Latest U.S. Census figures indicate that the Hispanic population of Cuyahoga County is 3.8 percent. For the College’s recently completed fall semester, 881 students, 3.5 percent of the 25,358 fall semester students enrolled, identified themselves as being Hispanic.
"We are pleased that our current…
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Added by NSHP Editor on January 24, 2006 at 8:59pm —
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GALVESTON, TX — Building upon its role as a leader in minority student recruitment and retention, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has received a $3.2 million grant that will continue to support academic, clinical and mentoring programs for Hispanic high school, college and medical school students and faculty.
The grant from the Health Research Service Administration will sponsor various UTMB programs through the Hispanic Center of Excellence to encourage and prepare Hispanic…
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Added by NSHP Editor on December 18, 2005 at 8:20am —
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NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2005 -- John Paul Sanchez has a ticket to his dream of becoming a doctor; so does Philip Josephs, who is seeking a career in dentistry and public health; and Yessica Diaz, a doctoral student in public health. They are among 10 Hispanic students who each won $1,500 scholarships in medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health and public policy at an awards ceremony Dec. 1 in New York City presented by the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). The event will b…
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Added by NSHP Editor on December 1, 2005 at 1:05am —
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AP - Medical students at the University of Puerto Rico will serve internships at an Orlando hospital as part of an agreement to attract personnel who speak Spanish and understand the culture of a growing Hispanic population in central Florida. "We need people who understand our population," said Dr. Kris Gray, director of Florida Hospital's family medicine residency program.
An agreement signed Friday by officials of the School of Medical Sciences of the University of Puerto Rico and the hospit…
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Added by NSHP Editor on June 26, 2005 at 3:35pm —
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HENAAC Student Leadership Award and Scholarship Program (Hispanic American science, engineering, technology and math professionals) Deadline: Fri. April 22, 2005
HENAAC will be awarding over $250,000 in scholarships for the 2005-2006 academic year at our Annual conference in Anaheim, CA on October 6-8, 2005. The Student Leadership Award is the highest collegiate honor awarded by HENAAC and carries with it a scholarship of $5,000. To qualify, applicants must be student leaders majoring in engine…
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Added by NSHP Editor on March 21, 2005 at 12:24am —
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The Nehemiah Corp. of America, whose flagship program helps new-home buyers afford their down payments, said Monday that Western Sierra Bank will provide a $100,000 grant to help support Nehemiah's homeownership education services.
The grant will fund the expansion of its Internet-based homeownership and financial education program, and the development of Spanish language versions of its homeownership education and downpayment gift assistance Websites and information materials.
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Added by NSHP Editor on March 21, 2005 at 12:18am —
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Students of Hispanic heritage living in the Big Bend who plan to attend college could receive a scholarship offered by the Ronald McDonald House Charities. HACER, which stands for Hispanic-American Commitment to Educational Resources, is aimed at assisting students in their quest for higher education. Winners of the scholarships will receive $1,000, which will be sent directly to the accredited institution in which the student is enrolled.
The deadline to apply for the money is Feb. 15…
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Added by NSHP Editor on February 7, 2005 at 1:09am —
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June 28 - The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas reported that it is building an IIAT internship program to encourage minority college students in Texas to learn about careers in the insurance industry. The program will be part of a joint effort with Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, and other insurance organizations, including American Institute for CPCU, the Insurance Institute of America, and the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association, and others.
Minorities are repo…
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Added by NSHP Editor on July 1, 2004 at 12:29am —
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El Cinco de Mayo Inc. scholarship applications are available on-line at El Cinco de Mayo Inc's web page: www.elcincodemayoinc.netfirms.com
Deadline for scholarship applications is June 4, 2004. You may download the application directly from the Internet (you will need to download Acrobat Reader).
For questions regarding El Cinco de Mayo Inc., Scholarship applications call Olga Romero at 550-1339 or Carmen Abeyta at 262-3447.
El Cinco de Mayo Inc. is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit local organization, es…
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Added by NSHP Editor on May 22, 2004 at 10:30pm —
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The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) is pleased to announce two new Faculty Fellowships established in honor of colleagues David Stevenson and William Diaz through a generous grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. The fellowships will be awarded to faculty members of color teaching and conducting research in the field of philanthropic and nonprofit sector studies. Please note that the deadline for applications is May 24, 2004.
In 2002, the field of nonprofit management and philanthro…
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Added by NSHP Editor on April 30, 2004 at 12:15pm —
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Appleton, WI - A $10,000 grant from the United Way’s Community Investment Fund will help expand the Hispanic Outreach Program and improve services such as a parenting program and immigration support program.
The program, a four-year-old service offered by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay, gets more than 300 calls a month from Hispanic families who need assistance in areas such as education, interpretation, housing and food.
Since the organization moved to St. Therese Parish i…
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Added by NSHP Editor on April 12, 2004 at 5:06pm —
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Washington DC--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 30, 2004--Scholarships are still available for qualified students thanks to a generous donation of $10,000 from PepsiCo to NAHP Foundation’s 2004 fiscal year.
The Foundation’ scholarship programs support students who are pursuing careers in graphic design, journalism and/or publishing industry management. To apply, students must be of Hispanic heritage, incoming freshmen and submit the application form by May 30.
Two students from the University of Texa…
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Added by NSHP Editor on April 11, 2004 at 5:59am —
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The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) was founded to promote the positive advancement of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent. Established in 2003, CHLI works to promote new, progressive approaches to challenges faced by the 40 million Hispanic Americans living in the United States today.
2004 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership Program
Up to seven college students will be selected to participate in the 2004 Ford Motor Company CHLI Leadership program. Participants will…
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Added by NSHP Editor on April 6, 2004 at 2:59pm —
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