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INROADS There are three keys to success for INROADS students: Selection, Education and Training, and Performance. For over three decades, INROADS has helped businesses gain greater access to diverse talent through continuous leadership development of outstanding students of color and placement of those students in internships at many of North America's top corporations, firms and organizations. |
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Today, HACU—a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization—represents more than 280 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. [more] |
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Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. The program is designed to improve access to education leading to research careers for those who have had fewer opportunities than others. [more] |
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University of Houston Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Houston (SURF-UH) seeks to provide funding for rising UH sophomores, juniors and seniors to participate in a focused ten-week research experience under the direction of UH faculty. (For instance, this means that current freshmen that will be sophomores in fall 2006 are eligible to apply for the fellowship.) The program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to participate in a full-time research program. No course credit will be offered for participation in this program. |
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Students as Professionals Helping Educators Research the Earth SPHERE has been designed to give undergraduate science majors a rich educational and research experi-ence in NASA Earth System Science - with a special emphasis on studying climactic factors that affect the earth’s environment. |
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Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative - pdf Up to $42,500 in benefits will be available for 11 students who are selected for the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative/Generation IV University Fellowship Program. Funding provides a $1,600 monthly stipend for up to 18 months, support for tuition, fees, books and supplies, and support for AFCI/Gen IV related travel. |
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Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for two positions for Faculty Coordinators of the Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. The NAPIRE Program provides research opportunities for 15 competitive students from the colleges and universities that are part of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. more information - pdf |
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UH Computer Science REU The University of Houston Department of Computer Science will conduct a 10-week Summer research program for undergraduate students in 2006. The program is designed to infuse qualified undergraduates with enthusiasm toward both graduate level education and a career in research. Participants will make important contributions to the Department's ongoing research efforts. Students selected for participation in this program will receive a stipend of $3,000. Students will receive room and board in an on-campus university dormitory as well as a travel allowance to offset transportation costs. Link to a flyer http://www.cbl.uh.edu/~reu/resources/REU2006_flyer.pdf |
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UH-REU in Materials Chemistry The Center for Materials Chemistry offers undergraduates the opportunity to perform cutting edge research in materials chemistry during a nine-week in-residence program at the University of Houston. Hands-on laboratory research is emphasized. With the help of their research advisor and mentor, students learn how to plan and perform experiments, use modern instrumentation, analyze data, give informal and formal scientific presentations, write scientific reports, and work independently and as members of a team. The student research projects are designed to allow for significant results to be obtained within the nine-week program. Students participating in the CMC-UH REU program receive a $4000 stipend, rent-free housing, and three hours of University of Houston course credit for Independent Studies in Materials Chemistry, for which the REU program pays all tuition and fees. |
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UH-REU Mathematical Biology Applications are solicited by undergraduate students interested in research experience in mathematical biology. Priority will be given to students with a strong interest and background in mathematics and in biology. Students in their Junior or Senior years are welcome to apply. A stipend of $6,000/year will be offered to the best qualified candidates. |
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UH-AGEP The Summer 2006 program will run June 5-August 11, 2006. Applications are due on April 7, 2006. All research must be conducted under the supervision of a UH faculty advisor. We wish to sponsor 25 undergraduates and 25 graduates this year. The anticipated stipend will be $4000 for undergraduates and $4500 + benefits for graduate students. Undergraduates will be expected to work full-time although some accommodation can be made for those taking a class. Current graduate students will be paid as a half-time GA and must register and pay for a full summer load of classes. |
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Rice-AGEP Application Deadline: March 1, 2006. Students must submit a completed application form, a resume including their current academic classification (i.e., freshman, sophomore), academic major; grade point average; previous related work and research experience, if any; unofficial college transcript(s); and at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the largest Hispanic scholarship-granting organization in the nation. HSF recognizes and rewards outstanding Hispanic students in higher education throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. [more] |
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Today, HACU—a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization—represents more than 280 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. [more] |
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Scholarships for African Americans Listing of several available scholarship opportunities for African-American Students. |
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Hispanic Scholarships DaimlerChrysler believes that everyone should have access to educational opportunities and that all parents, regardless of ethnic background, want the best for their children. This link is to the DaimlerChrysler 2001-2002 Guide to Hispanic Financial Aid Opportunities, which lists hundreds of scholarships, grants and other financial aid sources targeting Latino students. |