Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation -- Lowe's Toolbox for Education
Application Deadlines: October 15, 2006, and February 15, 2007. Only the first 1,500 applications will be reviewed each cycle.
Description: Lowe's will donate $5,000,000 to schools and school parent-teacher groups at more than 1,000 different schools in 2006 and 2007. These grants will help schools and parent groups increase parent involvement, build stronger community spirit, and create new school traditions.
Funding Amount: Up to $5,000 per school is available.
Who May Apply: Any nonprofit K-12 school (including charter, parochial, private, etc.) or parent group (associated with a nonprofit K-12 school) that has a group tax ID number and official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS is eligible. Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply through their schools.
For more information, go to:http://www.toolboxforeducation.com

American Association of University Women -- Community Action Grants
Application Deadline: January 15, 2007
Description: One- and two-year grants are offered. One-year grants provide seed money for new projects. Two-year grants provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Topic areas are unrestricted for both types of grants, but applications should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls.
Funding Amount: One-year grants: $2,000-$7,000 over one yearTwo-year grants: $5,000-$10,000 over two years
Who May Apply: See http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/cag_elig.cfm for criteria.
For more information, go to:http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowships for Minorities (Graduate Fellowship)
Amount: Amounts vary.
Purpose:The purpose of the consortium is to assist talented minorities with leadership potential to become members of the managerial ranks of American businesses. We identify future minority managers, challenge them with a high-quality graduate management education, and offer them an opportunity to compete for entry-level management positions in corporate America.
Eligibility:Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic American or Native American U.S. citizens to be eligible for consideration. Applicants may apply for admission and fellowship support at the following schools of business: UC-Berkeley, Indiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Rochester, Southern California, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, and, if accepted, may then proceed to compete for a Consortium Fellowship.
Deadline: None.
Contact:Consortium for Graduate Study in Management200 South Hanley Road, Suite 1102St. Louis, MO 63105(314) 935-5011(314) 935-5014 (FAX)1-888-658-6814http://www.cgsm.wustl.edu:8010

Consortium fellowship covers full-tuition
I’ve included an updated description of the program below. If any of the OPC members are interested in applying to business school, you can send them my way (jay.calhoun@tuck.dartmouth.edu). These schools also have diversity preview weekends coming up in the Oct-Nov timeframe (Dartmouth’s weekend is Nov 9-11 and there are funds available to cover travel costs for qualified people). If there is someone interested in applying to b-school, but feels this year is too soon, there is another great program (http://www.ml4t.org) that helps prepare interested people for the application process.

Also, the Consortium fellowship covers full-tuition to the member schools (~$81,000 for two years at Tuck).

I’m going to try to make it to Detroit in November for the AISES conference and I would be happy to talk with folks while I’m there.

-Jay


The Consortium’s Mission
The mission of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, an alliance of leading American business schools and some of our country’s top corporations, is to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the serious under representation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both our member schools’ enrollments and the ranks of management. We will achieve this mission by recruiting for graduate business education qualified U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents from these underrepresented groups, as well as other persons who can demonstrate a commitment to The Consortium’s mission and can best assist The Consortium in pursuing this mission.

Applicant Eligibility
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans as well as U.S. citizens and permanent residents of other races and ethnicities who can demonstrate a commitment to The Consortium’s mission and can best assist in pursuing this mission are invited to apply. *Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. The degree may be in any academic discipline from an accredited institution recognized by Consortium member schools.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

The Process
You may apply for admission at up to six of The Consortium business schools using this application.* The Consortium staff forwards completed applications to the schools ranked in the application. Admission decisions are made by the school(s) of your choice. If you are admitted to a Consortium member school, you will be considered for membership in The Consortium. This application contains all information and materials necessary for eligible applicants to apply for admission, Consortium membership and the Fellowship.
*Exceptions: If your choice(s) of schools include the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , you must also apply directly to the school using UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School application by January 5.

Member Schools
· Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
· Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business
· Emory University, Goizueta Business School
· Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
· University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business
· New York University, Stern School of Business
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School
· University of Rochester, Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
· University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
· University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
· University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
· Washington University in St. Louis, John M. Olin School of Business
· University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Business

SELECTION CRITERIA
Admission
Admission decisions are made by the admissions committees at each school and are separate from Consortium membership and fellowship decisions. Admission decisions are communicated to applicants by the schools. We encourage you to research each school for a description of admission criteria. You may access this information from our website at www.cgsm.org/universities/index.asp.

Membership
Membership will be offered to those applicants who are admitted to one of the member schools and who can demonstrate a commitment to The Consortium’s mission and can assist in the mission. Membership decisions are made by the admissions committees at each school or the Board of Trustees based on information provided by the applicant. All membership decisions are final.

Fellowship
Only those applicants who are admitted and who have been invited for membership will be considered for fellowships. If you are invited for membership, your school rankings determine the order in which you will be considered for a fellowship. Your choice of schools and the ranking you provide should reflect the order in which you feel your educational and career needs will best be served.

Timeline

EARLY DEADLINE
REGULAR DEADLINE
Application Deadlines
Dec. 1
Jan. 5
Complete Interview
Sept. 2 – Nov. 22
Sept. 2 – Dec 16
GMAT Taken by
Nov. 22
Jan. 1
Application Submitted No Later Than
Dec. 1
Jan. 5
Admission Decision Mailed
February
April
Fellowship Recipient Notification
April
April
Fellowship Recipient Response Deadline
April 15
April 15
Applications must be submitted no later than midnight (PT) January 5.

Website: http://www.cgsm.org

Amount: The amount is unlisted.
Eligibility:Applicant must be an U.S. citizen early in his/her career seeking the opportunity for direct participation in the work of the federal government. Fellows are drawn from all sectors (federal employees are ineligible, except for career military personnel of the armed services) and are assigned as assistants to the Vice President, a Cabinet member, or the President’s staff. The President’s Commission also provides an educational program for the fellows.
Selection Criteria:Criteria include achievement, intellectual ability, evidence of leadership, and community involvement.
Deadline: November 15.
ContactPresident’s Commission onWhite House Fellowships712 Jackson Place, NWWashington, DC 20503(202) 395-4522

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need. Department of Education announces funds to provide fellowships in areas of national need to assist graduate students with excellent academic records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their courses of study. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The deadline for applications is November 20, 2006. Approximately $9,725,000 is available to fund 45 awards. A match is required. For further information, contact Gary Thomas at (202) 502-7767 or OPE_GAANN_PROGRAM@ed.gov; or go to: <http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=10925&mode=VIEW>

The Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program is apost-doctoral fellowship program in population health. It seeks toimprove the nation's health by directing greater attention and resourcesto the full spectrum of factors that affect health. To increase thearray of population-wide interventions, more scholars will need toexplore the effects of contextual factors on behavior and biology. A newmultidisciplinary field of population health is emerging, and there is agrowing demand among government agencies, universities and public healthorganizations for interdisciplinary collaboration. This program bridgesdisciplinary perspectives and methods to develop the next generation ofleaders who will expand the current knowledge base and extend theirfindings into practice. Please forward the attached PDF version of the Call for Applications toindividuals whom you feel would make excellent candidates for the RobertWood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program. You may also considerhaving it posted on any websites with which you are affiliated. The link below may also be forwarded as an alternative: http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp-health&SocietyScholars0607.pdf<http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp-health&SocietyScholars0607.pdf> Remember, the deadline for submission of applications this year isOctober 13th, 2006. Gerard P. Lebeda, Program CoordinatorThe Robert Wood JohnsonHealth & Society Scholars Program Route 1 & College Road EastPost Office Box 2316Princeton, NJ 08543-2316Phone: (609) 627-5729Toll-Free: (800) 734-7635Fax: (609) 419-8318Email: http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=glebeda@rwjf.org&YY=9333&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b glebeda@rwjf.org> Website: www.healthandsocietyscholars.org <http://www.healthandsocietyscholars.org/>

The Puffin Foundation seeks to open the doors of artistic __expression to artists who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy. The Foundation is interested in supporting creative and innovative initiatives that will advance progressive social change. Grants are intended to encourage emerging artists in the fields of art, music, theater, dance, photography, and literature. The Foundation does not have the means to fund large film/documentary proposals, grants for travel, continuing education, or for the writing or publication of books. Proposals for 2007 grants will be accepted from September 1 until December 15, 2006. Visit the website
http://www.puffinfoundation. org/

Liberty Hill Foundation: Environmental Justice FundDeadline: November 1, 2006The Liberty Hill Foundation supports grassroots community organizing in Los Angeles County. The Environmental Justice Fund seeks to improve public health in communities of color and low-income communities by reducing emissions and exposure to environmental hazards and toxic chemicals and improving the quality of life. One-year grants ranging from $7,500 to $35,000 each and two-year grants from $50,000 to $70,000 each are awarded to organizations addressing environmental justice and public health threats at the local or regional levels. For complete program information and application procedures, visit: http://www.libertyh ill.org/grant/ ejf.html.

Grants for Human Nutrition Programs
Posted by: "Alyssa Macy" nativeshare@yahoo.com nativeshare
Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:36 am (PST)
http://www.allenfou ndation.org/The Allen Foundation supports projects that benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research. The Foundation gives preference to proposals that train children and young adults to improve their health and development or that educate mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children in order to foster good nutritional habits at an early age. Grants are also provided to encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits. Low priority is given to proposals that focus on immediate or emergency hunger and malnutrition problems. The next application deadline is December 31, 2006. Visit the website listed above for application guidelines.

YouthRising: Grant Program to Support High Risk Youth in Volunteer
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:35 am (PST)
YouthRising: Grant Program to Support High Risk Youth in Volunteer ServiceDeadline: October 12, 2006The YouthRising grant program is a program of Youth Service America and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Grants will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 for U.S. organizations to engage high risk and/or gang-involved youth, ages 12-25, in volunteer service to their communities. The program seeks projects co-led by youth and adult allies such as parents, counselors, coaches, teachers, and youth leaders. For more information, visit: http://www.YSA. org/awards.

Charles Schwab Bank: Community Development Capacity Building Grant
Posted by: "Alyssa Macy" nativeshare@yahoo.com nativeshare
Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:29 am (PST)
Charles Schwab Bank: Community Development Capacity Building GrantDeadline: October 2, 2006Charles Schwab Bank, with headquarters in Reno, Nev., is accepting applications for its grant initiative designed to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and public agencies in the Nevada counties of Washoe and Storey to undertake affordable housing and community development projects. Grant recipients will receive between $5,000 and $20,000 each. For more information, visit: http://www.schwabba nk.com/Community ReinvestmentOver view.do#HowWeMee tOutCommitment.

FBI/ WINS American Indian Honors Internship in Summer 2007: Apply NOW! American University Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS)program: Apply now for the exciting WINS/ FBI Honors Intern program insummer 2007, before the October 1, 2006 deadline! Complete a WINS application and a subsequent FBI application available here:http://www.american .edu/wins/ apply.html.

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Posted by: "Support the World" infostw@yahoo.com infostw
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Dear friendsWe have overseas volunteer placements tenable in Tanzania, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. You can volunteer in Orphanages, or Teaching in nursery, primary and Secondary, or you can join challenging experiences in medical, nursing, dentistry, Or join social works, etc.Support the world is the only organization which offers the quality and the cheapest overseas volunteer placements which meets the need of students and non-students. We have very challenging pre-university programs, to help you decide for your future. If you are college leaver or high school you can have unforgettable moments of your life for participating in our programs. In additional we have programs for: Students, GAP YEAR, Non students, Families, teens and seniors. To apply email infostw@yahoo. com or info@supporttheworl d.org For more information visit www.supporttheworld .org Support the World teamwww.supporttheworld .orginfo@supporttheworl d.org infostw@yahoo. com

Herbalife Family Foundation
Application Deadline: Proposals are accepted at any time.
Description: The Herbalife Family Foundation provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations around the world that are dedicated to improving the lives of children. The foundation welcomes the opportunity to consider making contributions to organizations and programs that:
improve nutrition
support children and families
provide early intervention
correct problem behavior and enhance self-esteem
prevent substance abuse
prevent physical and emotional abuse
create better home environments
promote physical and emotional health.
Who May Apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the United States, or the equivalent in other countries
For more information, go to:http://www.herbalifefamily.org/our_guidelines.html

Ludwick Family Foundation
Application Deadline: Initial requests are only accepted during these times: July 1 to September 1, and January 1 to March 1.
Description: Ludwick Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to assisting a broad array of groups that are working to make a positive difference in the world. Ludwick Family Foundation varies from many other foundations in that it tends to provide grants for tangible types of items that assist a program or project, rather than funding the program itself.
Funding Amount: The foundation is only able to make grant awards to approximately 20-25 organizations each year. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. Grants are made for a single year.
Who May Apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, known as nonprofit public charities, and not be a private foundation under 509(a) of the code.
For more information, go to:http://www.ludwick.org/guide.html

Avon Foundation -- Helping Children of Domestic Violence
Application Deadline: Letters of inquiry are not required. However, if your organization is uncertain of its eligibility, letters of inquiry may be sent to ascertain whether the Avon Foundation will have an interest in the program. Letters of inquiry must be submitted prior to March 10. If you are confident that your organization meets the purpose of the program, please submit only the proposal. The deadline date for proposals is April 1 annually.
Description: The Avon Foundation is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations and agencies that provide programs that assist children who have been exposed to domestic violence. Programs sought include:
coordinated response models between domestic-violence agencies and child-abuse agencies
counseling and mentoring programs for child witnesses and victims of domestic violence.
All program models must have the capacity to be replicated in other communities and cities. It is advantageous if nonprofit organizations and agencies already have in place plans and contacts to replicate their program models in other communities and cities.
Who May Apply: The Avon Foundation makes grants only to organizations having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Funding Amount: Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $50,000 depending on the size, scope, and impact of the program proposed.
For more information, go to:http://www.avoncompany.com/women/speakout/dv_helping_children.pdf (requires Adobe® Reader®)

UPS Foundation
Application Deadline: Requests for grants may be submitted at any time. However, those requests received during the last quarter of the year may not be considered until the following year.
Description: The UPS Foundation focuses its support on national programs in the areas of:
Human Welfare -- programs for families and children in crisis, economically or culturally disadvantaged people, physically or mentally challenged people, and community development. Foundation dollars are used to help people struggling with the systemic effects of illiteracy, hunger, poverty, and homelessness.
Educational Programs -- academic research, programs that raise the level of educational instruction, family learning opportunities, and school-involvement projects.
Major Initiatives -- adult literacy and the distribution of prepared and perishable food.
Who May Apply: Organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code.
For more information, go to:http://www.community.ups.com/philanthropy/grant.html

Syracuse University American Indian Scholarship Program

Dear Colleagues:

I want to share this article of good news about Syracuse University's scholarship programs. (I am so proud of our Chancellor for taking on this bold initiative on behalf of Indigenous peoples.) I really hope this inspires other institutions to offer something similar--so please share with your leadership. I suspect private institutions have more flexibility regarding such offerings.

Thanks!
Odie

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Odie Brant PorterAssistant ProvostOffice of Academic AffairsSyracuse University207 Bowne HallSyracuse, NY 13244-1200Phone: 315-443-2543Fax: 315-443-3787

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: NCAI Youth Commission, Ambassador Leadership Program Deadline: September 30, 2006 Contact: Jennifer Rackliff Legislative Associate The National Congress of American Indians 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-466-7767 Fax: 202-466-7797 Email: jrackliff@ncai.org Website: www.ncai.org At the 2006 Mid-Year Conference in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, NCAI leadership announced the creation of the National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission Ambassador Leadership Program (ALP). The ALP is a scholarship program open to males and females aged 17-25. The ambassadors, one male and one female, will serve a two year term leading the NCAI Youth Commission in its meetings and functions and will represent the NCAI youth when their presence is requested. Ambassadors will be chosen at the 2006 Annual Convention in Sacramento, California on October 3, 2006. Applicants are required to be at the Annual Convention for the entire week, Sunday, October 1, through Friday, October 6. Applicants must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, have support from their tribal council, and must be a full time student at the high school, college or graduate level. Each Ambassador will receive a $2,500 scholarship to be paid directly to their academic institution. The alternates will serve as Under-Ambassadors to the NCAI Youth Commission and carry out duties in the absence of the Ambassador. Under-Ambassadors will not receive any scholarship funding. Application: http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=19519920&sid=1253214&m=199043&u=NCA

Internship Opportunity Announcement Title: The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Internship Database Contact: The Environmental Careers Organization Boston Program Office 30 Winter Street 6th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-426-4783 Fax: 617-426-8159 Website: http://www.eco.org Founded in 1972, The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit organization that develops professionals for the environmental field through paid environmental internships that provide highly professional, on-the-job learning experiences for bachelors, masters, and doctoral students and recent graduates. Website: http://www.eco.org/site/c.dnJLKPNnFkG/b.938243/k.63DD/Read_About_Our_Programs.htm

Title: East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI)Date: 09/06/06Replaced: NSF 05-617 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06602/nsf06602.txt East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) Program SolicitationNSF 06-602 Replaces Document(s):NSF 05-617 [NSF Logo] National Science Foundation Office of International Science and Engineering [NIH logo] National Institutes of Health John E. Fogarty International Center Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): December 12, 2006 Second Tuesday in December, Annually Thereafter REVISION NOTES * Do not complete the "Application Form" section of the proposal until after October 23, 2006 . Do not submit your proposal prior to October 23, 2006. * New Zealand is added as an East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) location. * The Award amount has been amended to reflect the increase in the stipend amount to $4,000. * Proposal preparation instructions have been clarified. * Potential host institutions for China Summer Institute participants must be located in Beijing , Shanghai , Kunming or Xian. See conditions in China handbook and "How to Apply" instructions at www.nsf.gov/eapsi. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS General Information Program Title: East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) Synopsis of Program: The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering: 1) first-hand research experience in Australia , China , Japan , Korea , New Zealand or Taiwan ; 2) an introduction to the science and science policy infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) orientation to the society, culture and language. The primary goals of EAPSI are to introduce students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research laboratory, and to initiate personal relationships that will better enable them to collaborate with foreign counterparts in the future. The institutes last approximately eight weeks from June to August. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) co-sponsor the Summer Institute in Japan . Cognizant Program Officer(s): * EAPSI Program Manager, Office of International Science and Engineering, National Science Foundation, telephone: 703-292-8704, fax: 703-292-9175, email: eapinfo@nsf.gov Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): * 47.041 --- Engineering * 47.049 --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences * 47.050 --- Geosciences * 47.070 --- Computer and Information Science and Engineering * 47.074 --- Biological Sciences * 47.075 --- Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences * 47.076 --- Education and Human Resources * 47.078 --- Office of Polar Programs * 47.079 --- Office of International Science and Engineering * 47.080 --- Office of Cyberinfrastructure Award Information Anticipated Type of Award: Fellowship Grant Estimated Number of Awards: 180 annually, depending on the quality ofapplications and availability of funds.


Cara Cowan Watts
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council
District 7 - Will Rogers
P.O. Box 2922
Claremore, OK 74018
F: 918 266-3518
C: 918 752-4342
Email: cara@caracowan.com
Url: http://www.caracowan.com
American Indian Science and Engineering Society: http://www.aises.org
Important Cherokee Nation Links - Utilize these websites for job opportunities, understanding services and more!
Cherokee Nation: http://www.cherokee.orgCherokee Heritage Center: http://www.cherokeeheritage.orgCherokee Nation Housing: http://www.hacn.org
Cherokee Nation Enterprises: http://www.cherokeecasino.comCherokee Nation Industries: http://www.cnicnd.com/Talking Leaves Job Corp: http://www.tljcc.com
Sequoyah High School: http://www.sequoyah.k12.ok.us/

Full Four-Year Scholarships for Low Income StudentsOffered through QuestBridgeThe QuestBridge College Match offers an opportunityfor outstanding low-income students to gain admission and full four-yearscholarships to some of the nation's top-ranked colleges. High school seniors who have achieved excellentacademic results in the face of economic challenges are encouraged to apply tothe College Match. The application is available on the QuestBridgewebsite (www.questbridge. org) and will be due on October 1,2006. The College Match application is free of charge.College Match scholarships cover the following for allfour years of college:• Full cost of tuition ($22,000 - $34,000 per year,depending on the college)• Full cost of room and board ($7,000 - $11,000 peryear, depending on the college).QuestBridge’s College Match partners include:• Amherst College (MA)• Bowdoin College (ME)• Claremont McKenna College (CA)• Columbia University (NY)• Oberlin College (OH)• Pomona College (CA)• Princeton University (NJ)• Rice University (TX)• Scripps College (CA)• Stanford University (CA) • Swarthmore College (PA)• Trinity College (CT)• Wellesley College (MA)• Wheaton College (IL)• Williams College (MA) The College Match program pairs selected students withQuestBridge partner schools through an early decision process. Low-incomestudents who are not awarded College Match scholarships can also use theirQuestBridge applications to apply to our partner colleges for freethrough the regular admissions process. Last year, 46 students secured full four-yearscholarships worth over $6 million through the QuestBridge College Match. Over250 more students gained acceptance and generous financial aid packagesfrom our partner schools through the regular admissions process on thebasis of their QuestBridge applications. In the coming months, wehope to double the number of students who receive full scholarshipsthrough this year’s College Match, and we aim to increase the number ofQuestBridge applicants accepted through the regular admissions process toover 500.QuestBridge is a venture of the Quest ScholarsProgram, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has provided mentorship andleadership training to outstanding low-income students for 12 years. For moreinformation, please visit our website at www.questbridge. org.

American Association of University Women EducationalFoundation: Community Action GrantsDeadline: January 15, 2007The American Association of University WomenEducational Foundation supports aspiring scholarsaround the globe, teachers and activists in localcommunities, women at critical stages of theircareers, and those pursuing professions where womenare underrepresented. In 2007-08, the Foundation’sCommunity Action Grants program will award one-yearand two-year grants for projects that have directpublic impact, are nonpartisan, and take place withinthe United States or its territories. For moreinformation, visit: www.aauw.org/ fga/fellowships_ grants/community _action.cfm

Fund for Southern Communities: Accepting GrantApplications for Social Change WorkDeadline: September 1, 2006The Fund for Southern Communities seeks to fostersocial change initiated by community-based groups inGeorgia, and North and South Carolina by providinggrants and technical assistance to progressiveorganizations that are: working against discriminationbased on race, sex, age, religion, economic status,sexual orientation, ethnic background, or physical andmental disabilities; standing for workers’ rights;promoting self- determination in low-income anddisenfranchised areas; protecting the environment;promoting and creating non-traditional arts and media,and; promoting peace. Complete program informationavailable at: http://www.fundfors outh.org/ apply_grant. htm

Patagonia: Support for Environmental WorkDeadline: August 31, 2006Patagonia provides support for environmental workthrough grants to nonprofit, grassroots, activistorganizations with provocative direct-action agendasand multi-pronged campaigns designed to preserve andprotect local habitats. For more information, visit:http://www.patagoni a.com/web/ us/patagonia. go?assetid=2942.

CVS/pharmacy: Community Grants ProgramDeadline: October 31, 2006CVS/pharmacy supports nonprofit organizations withprograms in the following areas: 1) programs targetingchildren with disabilities under the age of 18, andwhich focus on health and rehabilitation services,working with schools to ensure a greater level ofinclusion, or creating opportunities or facilitiesgiving greater access to physical movement and play,and 2) healthcare services for the uninsured. Forcomplete program information, visit:http://www.cvs. com/corpInfo/ community/community _grants.html

Ben & Jerry's FoundationThe Ben & Jerry's Foundation provides support tononprofit, grassroots organizations throughout theUnited States that facilitate progressive socialchange by addressing the underlying conditions ofsocietal and environmental problems. Specifically, theFoundation seeks groups that are working to helpthemselves, help their own communities, and helpothers like themselves through self-empowering,community organizing efforts. Grant applicants need todemonstrate that their projects will lead to societal,institutional, and/or environmental change; addressthe root causes of social or environmental problems;and lead to new ways of thinking and acting. Requestsfor the support of direct social services programs arenot accepted. Letters of interest may be submitted atany time and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Visitthe website listed above for more information.

Women Helping Others (WHO) Foundation: Accepting GrantApplicationsDeadline: September 12, 2006The WHO Foundation supports grassroots charitiesserving the overlooked needs of women and children inthe United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projectsand programs addressing health, education, and socialservice needs are the Foundation’s priority. Fundingrequests must be made using the WHO Foundationapplication. To access the application and completeeligibility guidelines, visit: http://www.whofound ation.org

The Seva Foundation -- Native American Funding ProgramThe Seva Foundation is accepting applications for itsNative American Funding Program. The purpose of thisprogram is to support Native American initiatedprograms and organizations in areas including healthand wellness. Eligible applicants include NativeAmerican led organizations. Grants range in size from$500 to $5,000 with an average grant size of $2,500.Deadline: Rolling. For complete program information: Seva Foundation <http://rd.bcentral. com/?ID=4376206& s=99118872

Subject: FREE RIDE Scholarships TO BACONE !!Importance: HighAugust 15, 2006Today I bring greetings to you on behalf of the President of BaconeCollege. Specifically, I have been requested to provide information toyou about our Native Learning Work Community and to let you know that wecurrently have 30 full tuition, room and board scholarships for the mostdeserving students (Full Pell eligible) remaining to be awarded for theFall 06 term which began this week.I invite all of you as native citizens to contact your tribal chief orhigher education office to assure that they are making nominations tothe Program and to specifically assure that any student who was not ableto attend college this semester due to financial constraints benominated for receipt of this scholarship.This program has been in place since 2003 and letters to all tribalchiefs and higher ed office have been sent out annually. Unfortunately,last semester 15 of these scholarships went unclaimed. This is atragedy since we all know that many of our native students do not pursuean education because they just can't afford the cost. With this Baconescholarship along with the help of the tribes and their higher educationgrants to their students, NLWC students will be able to receive acollege degree and not have huge students loans upon graduation. We stress the urgency in timeliness of the nomination since school isjust underway, but it is not too late to bring these kids to campus.Any questions concerning the program may be directed to Shelli Hopkinsin the Office of the President at 918-360-3935. Andy LivesayDirector of Tribal Relationslivesaya@bacone. edu(918) 781-7301 fax (918) 781-7217Bacone College

Paid Internships at Epcot
PAID OVERSEAS INTERNSHIPS WITH THE FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE IN USDA
We are looking for a few outstanding senior and graduate level college
and university students to work in our OVERSEAS offices to promote U.S.
agricultural interests through the International Agricultural Internship
Program (IAIP) for SPRING 2007. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service,
one of the U.S. government foreign service agencies, places about 10
students for each semester (fall, spring and summer) with excellent
analysis, marketing, writing, language and organizational skills and
experience to work on international agricultural trade policy issues,
commodity and market analysis and organizing trade events in our
overseas offices for a 10-16 week PAID INTERNSHIP. U.S. citizen students
who are majoring in a business or science related agricultural field,
i.e. Ag Econ, Econ, Finance, Business or Marketing, International
Studies or Relations, Law or in a Biotechnology Program are eligible.
Online registration for the spring semester closes AUGUST 18, 2006 . The
summer 2007 application deadline is January 9, 2007 and the fall 2007
application deadline is April 17, 2007 .

For more information on FAS internship programs, please go to:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html , or contact the
internships coordinator at internships@fas.usda.gov

Margie Bauer

IAIP and CIP Coordinator

Please reply to internships@fas.usda.gov

For more information about FAS internship programs, please click on
http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html

Margie Bauer

IAIP Coordinator

PAID OVERSEAS INTERNSHIPS WITH THE FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE IN USDA

We are looking for a few outstanding senior and graduate level college
and university students to work in our OVERSEAS offices to promote U.S.
agricultural interests through the International Agricultural Internship
Program (IAIP) for SPRING 2007. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service,
one of the U.S. government foreign service agencies, places about 10
students for each semester (fall, spring and summer) with excellent
analysis, marketing, writing, language and organizational skills and
experience to work on international agricultural trade policy issues,
commodity and market analysis and organizing trade events in our
overseas offices for a 10-16 week PAID INTERNSHIP. U.S. citizen students
who are majoring in a business or science related agricultural field,
i.e. Ag Econ, Econ, Finance, Business or Marketing, International
Studies or Relations, Law or in a Biotechnology Program are eligible.
Online registration for the spring semester closes AUGUST 18, 2006 . The
summer 2007 application deadline is January 9, 2007 and the fall 2007
application deadline is April 17, 2007 .

For more information on FAS internship programs, please go to:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html , or contact the
internships coordinator at internships@fas.usda.gov

Margie Bauer

IAIP and CIP Coordinator

Please reply to internships@fas.usda.gov

For more information about FAS internship programs, please click on
http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html

Margie Bauer

IAIP Coordinator

Support for Bank Communities
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:59 am (PST)
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/about/community_relations/charit_giving.cfm U.S. Bancorp Foundation The U.S. Bancorp Foundation seeks to build strong partnerships and lasting value in communities with a U.S. Bank office by providing support to local nonprofit organizations. Grants are given to organizations that improve the educational and economic opportunities of low- and moderate-income individuals and families and enhance the cultural and artistic life of communities. (For a list of eligible communities go to www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/about/community_relations/charit_giving_contacts.cfm.) Specific areas of interest include affordable housing, economic development, arts and culture, education, and human services. The application deadlines vary by location. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Unitarian Universalist Association: Fund for a Just Society
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:58 am (PST)
http://www.uua.org/uufp/funds/fjs.html Unitarian Universalist Association: Fund for a Just Society The Fund for a Just Society, a program of the Unitarian Universalist Association, makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that are addressing issues of social and economic justice. Grants are provided to projects creating systemic social change through collective action. Priority is given to groups of people organizing to create change in the economic, social, and political structures that affect their lives. Projects are welcome that are less likely to receive conventional funding because of the innovative or challenging nature of the work or the economic and social status of the constituency. Applications deadlines are March 15 and September 15, annually. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Contemporary Visual Arts Programs Funded
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:51 am (PST)
http://www.warholfoundation.org/ Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts The objective of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is to foster innovative artistic __expression and the creative process by supporting cultural organizations in the U.S. that, in turn, support artists and their work. Grants are made on a project basis to curatorial programs at museums, artists' organizations, and other cultural institutions to originate innovative and scholarly presentations of contemporary visual arts. Projects may include exhibitions, catalogues, and other organizational activities directly related to these areas. The Foundation also supports efforts to strengthen areas that directly affect the context in which artists work -- such as freedom of artistic __expression and equitable access to resources. Annual application deadlines are March 1 and September 1. Visit the website listed above for more information.

MacArthur Foundation Announces New Award for Nonprofits
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:38 am (PST)
http://www.macfound.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=lkLXJ8MQKrH&b=1047403&ct=2676555 MacArthur Foundation Nonprofit Awards The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is creating a new annual award program for a select group of small nonprofit organizations around the world that have shown unusual effectiveness and creativity. This year’s nine winners of awards up to $500,000 will be announced in October at a ceremony in Chicago, IL. In conjunction with this ceremony, the Foundation will organize a series of seminars on the work of these organizations that will be open to other nonprofit institutions, providing an important opportunity for mutual learning. The Foundation will not seek or accept nominations for this new award. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Grants for At-Risk Youth Projects
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:27 am (PST)
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable Youth Service America: YouthRising Youth Service America and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are co-sponsoring the YouthRising grant program. This program will offer grants of $2,000 for projects that engage high-risk and/or gang-involved youth (ages 12-25) in service to their communities. The goal of this initiative is to design and implement creative service projects that engage such youth in service and develop their capacity for leadership and civic engagement. Funded projects should be co-led by youth and adult allies such as parents, coaches, teachers, etc. A significant portion of the project must take place on National & Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, 2007. Community-based groups/organizations, local government agencies, schools, and faith-based groups are eligible to apply. The application deadline is October 12, 2006. Visit the website listed above for more information.

HIV/AIDS Awareness Programs Funded
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:13 am (PST)
http://www.johnmlloyd.org/jml_home.html John M. Lloyd Foundation The John M. Lloyd Foundation supports novel, entrepreneurial projects that have a high likelihood of affecting social change with regard to HIV/AIDS. The Foundation’s funding objectives include: increasing funding to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic; improving domestic and international HIV/AIDS policies; facilitating change in attitudes to reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS and change behavior; and developing the leadership of organizations that fight HIV/AIDS. The Foundation makes contributions to locally-focused projects in California, U.S.-based projects with a national or global scope, and international projects. The deadlines for concept letters are August 15 and December 15, annually. Visit the website listed above for application information.

Harvard University Edmond J. Safra Faculty Fellowships in Ethics
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Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:13 am (PST)
Title: Harvard University Edmond J. Safra FacultyFellowships in Ethics Deadline: November 1, 2006 Phone: 617-495-1336 Fax: 617-496-6104 Email: ethics@harvard. edu Website: www.ethics.harvard. edu The Edmond J. Safra Foundation for Ethics encouragesteaching and research about ethical issues in theprofessions and public life. Its resident FacultyFellowships support outstanding teachers and scholarswho wish to develop their ability to address questionsof moral choice in areas such as business, education,government, law, medicine, and pubic policy. Fellowsparticipate in the weekly seminar of the Center, whichdiscusses problems of teaching and research in ethics.Fellows receive a stipend based on their academicyear salary. Their home institution is expected toprovide at least half the salary, plus all benefits.

Title: Advantage Scholarship and Fellowship Update Contact: Tracey de Morsella The Multicultural Advantage Phone: 888-750-6132 Email: tdemorsella@ multiculturaladv antage.com The multicultural Advantage Scholarship and FellowshipUpdate is a monthly listing of scholarships,fellowships, grant awards and other opportunities forthose seeking continuing education and otheropportunities for career advancement. The site listsdiversity career fairs, scholarships, fellowships,jobs, internships, grants, mentor programs, leadershipinstitutes and sponsorship offerings. Website:www.multiculturalad vantage.com/ opportunity/ scholarships/ scholarships. asp

HUMAN SERVICES AND HEALTH GRANTSThe Bush Foundation knows that the presence of a fullyengaged and contributing population is a major factor in theregion's quality oflife. The foundation's goal in human services and health isto promote the positive development of individuals and families inthe foundation's region by strengthening the agencies that serve them.To achieve this goal, the foundation is interested in proposals thatpromoteopportunities for individuals and communities to become fullycontributing members ofsociety by supporting organizational projects thatremove barriers to effective education, economic security, and goodhealth. Examples of projects might include 1) domestic violence/sexualassault, health/chemical dependency/mental health and youth andfamily. 2)Improve the abilities of immigrant and refugee organizations,groups and individuals to obtain basic needs and rights, promoterefugee and immigrant civic engagement, and enhance theircontribution to economicand cultural life. 3) Support comprehensive capitalcampaigns for buildingpurchases, major building renovations, and newconstruction to improvephysical facilities. 4) Respond flexibly to changingtrends.DEADLINE: ContinuousMORE INFO: Email info@bushfoundation .org or visit http://www.bushfoun dation.org/ grants/human_ services. asp.

Multicultural Advantage Internship OpportunityCenter Contact: Tracey de Morsella, The MulticulturalAdvantage Phone: 888-750-6132 Email: tdemorsella@ multiculturaladv antage.com An updated listing of current internships forundergraduates, graduate students and professionalstudents seeking to advance their careeropportunities. Website:http://www.multicul turaladvantage. com/opportunity/ internships/ internships. asp

The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Internship
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Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:26 am (PST)
Title: The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)Internship Database Contact: The Environmental Careers Organization Boston Program Office 30 Winter Street 6th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-426-4783 Fax: 617-426-8159 Website: http://www.eco. org Founded in 1972, The Environmental CareersOrganization (ECO) is a national, non-profitorganization that develops professionals for theenvironmental field through paid environmentalinternships that provide highly professional,on-the-job learning experiences for bachelors,masters, and doctoral students and recent graduates. Website:http://www.eco. org/site/ c.dnJLKPNnFkG/ b.938243/ k.63DD/Read_ About_Our_ Programs. htm

FCD Young Scholars Fellowship Announcement
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Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:26 am (PST)
CALL FOR PROPOSALSThe Foundation for Child Development: Changing Facesof America’s Children - Young Scholars Program's goalsare to:Stimulate both basic and policy-relevant researchabout the early education, health and well-being ofimmigrant children from birth to age 10, particularlythose who are living in low-income families.Support young investigators — from the behavioral andsocial sciences or in an allied professional field —to attain tenure or who have received tenure in thelast four years from a college or university in theUnited States.Eligible researchers will have earned their doctoraldegrees within the last 15 years, and be full-time,faculty members of a college or university in theUnited States. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or itsequivalent in one of the behavioral and socialsciences or in an allied professional field (e.g.,public policy, public health, education, social work,nursing, medicine). Three to four fellowships of up to$150,000 for use over one to three years (maximum)will be awarded competitively. Please note tenureequivalent positions are not eligible for thefellowship.The deadline is November 1, 2006. Additionalinformation is available athttp://www.fcd- us.org/ourwork/ y-how.html. Questionscan be addressed to nac@fcd-us.org.