Awards for Native Artists:
SWAIA FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
American Indian Artists Will Receive $5000 in ‘07

Santa Fe, NM – The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts ( SWAIA ) is pleased to announce that the applications for the 2007 Native American Artist Fellowship Program are now available. American Indian artists, age 18 and over, are encouraged to apply. Completed applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the SWAIA offices no later than 5:00 PM, February 2, 2007 in order to be eligible.

The SWAIA Fellowship program supports the careers of Native American artists by providing a $5000 award to assist with supplies and career development, as well as a complimentary exhibit space at the world famous Santa Fe Indian Market. In addition to the form itself, applicants must provide a résumé, current slides, and documentation of enrollment with a federally recognized, United States tribe (further instructions can be found on the application). There is no fee to apply. Fellowships are awarded to artists from a broad range of artistic backgrounds and past recipients read like a who’s who in Native American art.

Programs Coordinator Caren Gala encourages all Native artists to apply. She notes, “The Fellowship Program is unique in that it’s one of only a handful in the country created to support American Indian artists. Thanks to our generous sponsors, each recipient will receive $5000 in 2007 to grow their talent and career. This marks a substantial increase from what used to be given.”

Applications may be requested via mail by calling 505.983.5220 or downloaded from SWAIA’s website at www.swaia.org/fellowapp.php . Questions about applying to the SWAIA Fellowship Program may be directed to Programs Coordinator Caren Gala at 505.983.5220 x 224.
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SWAIA’s mission is to be an advocate for Native American arts and cultures (particularly those in the Southwest), and create economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by: producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market as the finest Indian art event in the world, cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms, and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists year-round.

Contact: Caren Gala, Programs CoordinatorSouthwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) 505.983.5220 x 224 (ph) : 505.983.7647 (fax) www.swaia.org

American Meterological Society/Industry Minority Scholarships
The AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Funding for the scholarships is provided by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign.
Eligibility
Minority Students must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2007.
Students must plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
StipendThe two year scholarship is for $3,000 per year (freshman and sophomore years). Second year funding depends on the successful completion of the first academic year. AMS may terminate a scholarship when a student has not maintained satisfactory proficiency, no longer is a full time student, or no longer enrolled in a program preparing for a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrological sciences, as determined by AMS
Application Procedures Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam. All original materials must be mailed to the closest AMS Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application. Photocopies of the application, transcripts, and essay should be mailed to AMS, Attn: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108.
Applicant must be entering his or her freshman year in the fall of 2007 to be eligible to apply. Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship
The American Meteorological Society is pleased to announce the AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship program, open to all high school students and designed to encourage study in the atmospheric and related sciences. Serving as a unique example of various sectors of our field joining together to support young, talented minds, the scholarships are being sponsored by partners in industry and the government, as well as through named scholarships either established by an AMS member or in memory of someone. The sponsors of these scholarships have all recognized the importance in encouraging young people to enter into the atmospheric and related sciences and thus have made generous contributions in support of the 2007/2008 AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
Eligibility requirements:¡ü Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
¡ü Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2007 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
¡ü Students eligible to apply for both the AMS Minority Scholarship Program and the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program may apply to both programs, but may only accept one AMS scholarship.
Evaluation and SelectionThe evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance in high school, including academic records, recommendation, scores from a national college exam, and a written essay. Selections will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendThe scholarship stipend is $5000, awarding $2500 each year (for the freshman and sophomore years). The second-year funding dependent on successful completion of the first year. AMS may terminate a scholarship when a student in no longer in good academic standing, when a student is no longer a full-time student, or when a student is no longer enrolled in a program preparing for a degree in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, as determined by AMS.
Application Procedures Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarships are available to full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2007.
Applicants must be majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science, and/or must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career.
Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited U.S. institution, and must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 3.25 on a scale of 4.0 at the time of application.
Evaluation and Selection The evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records and recommendation. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendNumber and amount of scholarships vary.
Application ProceduresPlease complete all 6 sections of the application. Letters of references and official transcripts may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than the deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.Application and Instructions
AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
AMS/INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS are sponsored by industry leaders and government agencies and are designed to attract promising young scientists to prepare for careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic fields.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be entering their first year of graduate school in the fall of 2007 and provide evidence of acceptance as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution at the time of the award.
Applicants must pursue a related full-time course of study in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences over a full academic year.
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0-point scale.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. No age restrictions exist.
The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Evaluation and SelectionThe evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records, recommendations, and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendA $22,000 stipend will be presented to each fellowship recipient for a nine-month period in the 2007/2008 academic year.
Application ProceduresPlease complete all 6 sections of the application. Written references, official transcripts, and GRE score reports, may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked with deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.Application and Instructions
AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is pleased to invite applications for 2007/2008 AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of science, to be awarded to a student wishing to complete a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. The award carries a $15000 stipend and will support one year of dissertation research. Fellowships cannot be deferred and must be used for the year awarded, but can be used to support research at a location away from the student¡Çs institution provided the plan is approved by the student¡Çs thesis advisor.
The goal of the graduate fellowship is to generate a dissertation topic in the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, and to foster close working relations between historians and scientists. An effort will be made to place the student into a mentoring relationship with an AMS member at an appropriate institution. The fellowship is sponsored by member donations to the AMS 21st Century campaign.
Eligibility CriteriaCandidates wishing to apply must be a graduate student in good standing who proposes to complete a dissertation as described above. To apply, candidates must submit the following:
a cover letter with vita
official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
a typewritten, detailed description of the dissertation topic and proposed research plan (10 page maximum)
three letters of recommendation (including one from your dissertation advisor)
Application ProceduresAny questions regarding the fellowship opportunity may be directed to Donna Sampson, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
Applications and Application Instructions
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007
AMS/Industry Minority Scholarship Application (PDF)AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Application and Instructions (PDF) AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships Application (PDF)AMS Undergraduate Scholarships Application (PDF) AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science (PDF)
Application packages and supporting materials should be sent to:
AMSAttn: Fellowship/Scholarship Program45 Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02108-3693
Questions?Any questions regarding the fellowship program may be directed to Donna Sampson, Development and Student Program Manager, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, dfernand@ametsoc.org
Applicants will be informed by email of application materials received. It is the applicant¡Çs responsibility to ensure that all materials are received at AMS Headquarters by the closing date; applicants are encouraged to check with AMS in early March if they have not received written notification regarding the status of their application package.AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status and must be pursuing a degree at a U.S. institution.

Scholarships for Marketing, Advertising or PR

Los Angeles, CA--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--December 7, 2006--THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION (TLF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2007/2008 academic year for minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in advertising, marketing or public relations. Applications may be obtained through THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION’s website, http://www.lagrantf oundation. org, or by calling Programs Manager Ericka Avila at 323.469.8680, ext. 223 or erickaavila@ lagrant.com. Applications must be submitted to THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION by Wednesday, February 28, 2007 for consideration. “Since its inception in 1998, THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION has awarded $420,000 to 85 exceptional minority college students,” said Mr. Kim L. Hunter, founder/chairman of THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION. “We want to continue building on the tradition of providing support to students striving for academic excellence in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.” THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION scholarship requirements are as follows: student must be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American descent; must be seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university; must be enrolled in one of the three programs mentioned above; and must make a commitment to maintain contact with THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION for assistance with professional development. Donors who have contributed $5,000 or more are: Abbot Laboratories, Aetna, American Multicultural Media, American Airlines, Arthur W. Page Society, Bank of America, Castells & Asociados, Council of Public Relations Firms, Deloitte, DDB, Edison International, Fleishman-Hillard, Golin Harris, Genentech, GMAC, Heyman, Hill & Knowlton, Honeywell, Hyundai, IW Group, Ketchum, MS&L, Macy*s, Nissan, Nordstrom, Porter Novelli, Ruder Finn, Toyota, Verizon, Waggener Edstrom, Washington Mutual, Weber Shandwick, Wells Fargo and Wyeth. THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career development workshops, professional development, mentors and internships to African Americans, American Indians/Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Island Americans and Hispanics/Latinos. For more information, please call Programs Manager, Ericka Avila at 323.469.8680, ext. 223 or visit http://www.lagrantf oundation. org.

Title: ASHE/Lumina Foundation Fellowship Program Website: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=163000062 With support from the Lumina Foundation for Education, the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) announces the ASHE/Lumina Foundation Fellowship Program. The key objective of this initiative is to promote innovative scholarship by creating an intergenerational community of scholars who will examine social, institutional, and policy barriers to opportunity and student success. The grant will fund eight to ten dissertation fellowships a year for a three-year period. Fellowships in the amount of $14,000 each will support dissertation research on the broad topics of financial aid, student retention and success, and adult learners and learning. The fellowships will support up to one year of activity that will be conducted through the students’ home universities and can be used to support costs of supplying data, dissemination of project results, travel, tuition, and salary for the fellows. Visit the ASCHE Web site for complete program information and application requirements.

Title: 2007-2008 Pre-Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in American Indian Studies, Michigan State University Deadline: February 1, 2007 Contact: American Indian Studies Program 414 Baker Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517.432.2193 Email: aisp@msu.edu Website: http://www.aisp.msu.edu The fellowship award provides office space, access to Michigan State University’s outstanding library and computing facilities and to the faculty involved in the American Indian Studies Program, benefits for the year, and a substantial stipend. Applications must be finished with all doctoral work but the dissertation, actively working in American Indian Studies, and committed to a career in Native Studies. It is expected that the Fellow will complete the dissertation during the award year. Applicants may be pursuing the Ph.D. degree in any discipline or area offered at Michigan State University. The successful applicant will be required to teach one course and will affiliate with a department or program in one of the university’s colleges, as well as participate in activities of the American Indian Studies Program. Award period: MSU Fiscal Year, July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Please use contact information above for more information.

Title: School of American Research Fellowship Programs Deadlines: April 1, 2006, Advanced Seminar Program Contact: Director of Scholar Programs, School of American Research Post Office Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 Phone: 505-954-7201 Email: scholar@sarsf.org Website: http://www.sarweb.org Advanced Seminar Program – Proposals are sought for the Advanced Seminar Program. Each seminar consists of ten scholars, who meet at the School’s Santa Fe campus for five days of intense discussion on a topic that provides new insights into human evolution, behavior, society, or culture. Seminar to be conducted within eighteen to twenty-four months. Funding is also available for two- and three-day seminars.

Title: 2007 Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2007 - UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Michigan & University of Maryland JSIs Phone: 202-496-0130 ext 206 Email: ppia@ppiaprogram.org Website: http://www.ppiaprogram.org/app/ The PPIA Fellowship Program is designed to prepare diverse students interested in serving the public good for graduate studies in public policy and/or international affairs and groom them for professional roles in public service. The Fellowship consists of successfully completing one of PPIA’s Junior Summer Institutes (JSI), opportunities for paid internships, a minimum of $5000 scholarship, and a network of 3000 Fellows/Alumni. The JSI curriculum is designed to improve students’ analytical and communication skills through three areas of study – economics, statistics, and policy analysis/writing. The Fellowship Program takes place during the summer, exact dates varies depending on the Junior Summer Institutes. Awards: Attend a summer program fully funded (includes room & board, books, & travel) plus stipend, and receive a minimum of $5000 scholarship when enrolled in a graduate program focused on public service.

Title: Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF), John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Deadline: February 2, 2007 (two-year degree programs); April 6, 2007 (Mid-Career MPA) Website: https://apply.embark.com/Grad/Harvard/JFK/FinAid/ and http://www.ksg.harvard.edu The John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) at Harvard University is currently seeking candidates for the 2007-2008 Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF), established to support promising leaders who have demonstrated commitment to matters of concern to Native American tribes, including (but not limited to) tribal self-governance and policy. It will provide one full tuition fellowship and a stipend to enroll in one of the John F. Kennedy School of Government’s Master degree programs, and will require the recipient to be employed in some form of public service directly benefiting Native Americans for a minimum of three years immediately following completion of the Kennedy School degree. A preference will be given in the award of the fellowship to Native American candidates. One of the nine professional graduate schools on the campus of Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) is Harvard University’s public policy and public management graduate school offering graduate degree programs and executive education opportunities. KSG serves as a forum for the training of future local, national, nonprofit, and world leaders, sharing ideas and best practices. It welcomes leaders past, present, and future to its halls as students, faculty, researchers, fellows, and guests creating a unique community of world leadership and public sector impact. Applicants must apply to be admitted to one of the Master degree programs in order to receive the fellowship. NAPSF applicants must submit a resume, proof of tribal enrollment if applicable, and an assay containing particular qualifications and purpose.

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Scholarships for Native American Students Contact: Mary Frost or Dean Chavers 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 262-2351 Email: Nscholarsh@aol.com Website: www.catchingthedream.org Catching the Dream offers 220 scholarships this year to Native college students in the U. S. Students must have outstanding academic records, test scores, and leadership abilities. They must submit an essay, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT test scores. They must also seek and apply for all other sources of funds, including private scholarships. Applicants should at a minimum find all other scholarships on www.fastweb.com.

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Scholarships for Native American Students Contact: Mary Frost or Dean Chavers 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 262-2351 Email: Nscholarsh@aol.com Website: www.catchingthedream.org Catching the Dream offers 220 scholarships this year to Native college students in the U. S. Students must have outstanding academic records, test scores, and leadership abilities. They must submit an essay, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT test scores. They must also seek and apply for all other sources of funds, including private scholarships. Applicants should at a minimum find all other scholarships on www.fastweb.com.

Grant Opportunity Announcement Title: Youth Purpose Research Grants, Stanford Center on Adolescence Deadline: January 17, 2007 Website: http://www.coagrants.stanford.edu The Stanford Center on Adolescence is pleased to announce that it will be awarding up to $10,000 to graduate students and post doctoral researchers conducting empirical research on a broad range of topics that shed light on purpose in life among young people. Researchers from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for the awards. Applicants must be affiliated with an accredited college or university and should be U.S citizens or permanent residents. Postdoctoral applicants must have received their Ph.D. within the past five years. More information and application materials can be found on the website.

Title: Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Deadline: January 31, 2007 Program dates: May 27 – August 5, 2007 Contact: Native American Congressional Internship Program 130 South Scott Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 Email: millage@udall.gov Website: http://www.udall.gov The Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship is a unique summer opportunity for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are interested in learning more about the federal legislative process while gaining an insider’s view of the government’s trust relationship with tribes. Intern placements are arranged with select federal agencies or with a Congressional office or committee. The Foundation seeks potential candidates who can demonstrate strong academic and leadership potential and a firm commitment to a career working with a tribal community. Selected interns are provided housing, a stipend, and transportation to and from D.C. Please see the website for application materials and more information

Internship Opportunity Announcement Title: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Intramural Summer Internship Program Deadline: March 1, 2007
Contact: Ms. Winnie Martinez Program Analyst Office of Minority Health Research Coordination National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH II Democracy Plaza 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Room 648 Bethesda, MD 20892 Phone: 301-435-2988 Fax: 301-594-9358 Email: MartinezW@extra.niddk.nih.gov The Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH is now accepting applications for the NIDDK/OMHRC Intramural Summer Internship Program. This ten week program is for undergraduate students from under-represented minority populations interested in biomedical research relevant to NIDDK research areas. Students will have an opportunity to work side-by-side with a scientific investigator in one of NIDDK's laboratories located in Bethesda, Maryland or Phoenix, Arizona. NIDDK will provide housing and up to $500 travel expense in addition to the $2,500 stipend. At the end of the summer students will be required to participate in the NIH Poster Presentation Day on the NIH Campus. Students interning in Phoenix will travel to Maryland for the poster presentations

Title: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Internship Program Deadline: Summer Internship- February 6, 2007 Contact: Intern Coordinator National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian Institution, Cultural Resources Center 4220 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746-2863 Phone: 301-238-1541 Email: norwoodj@si.edu Website: www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collaboration&second=internships Four internship sessions lasting 10-weeks are available throughout the year for students interested in gaining museum practice and program development experience. A limited number of stipends are targeted primarily at American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native students. Stipends are awarded, based on need and merit and are not sufficient to cover all expenses. Housing may be provided in the summer. Eligibility Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in a u

Harvard Medical School Four Directions Summer Research Program Announcement Title: Harvard Medical School Four Directions Summer Research Program Deadline: February 26, 2007 (postmark) Program Date(s): June 17-August 10, 2007 Website: http://www.fdsrp.org/ The goal of the Harvard Medical School Four Directions Summer Research Program is to introduce talented young students to the exciting world of medicine, and to provide them with the necessary tools to take the next step in their career. The students each take on their own research project (under the supervision of senior medical school faculty), as well as participate in weekly seminars geared towards informing the students about potential graduate careers in medicine as well as practical issues surrounding the application process. The summer of 2007 will mark the 14th year that we have been running this program. Additional program goals include: § Experience cutting edge research at a leading medical school § Understand the medical school application process § Exposure to Native American health care issues § Integrate Native traditions including talking circles and the largest local Pow-Wow § Networking with Native American students and faculty

BACONE COLLEGE
STUDENTS OF PROMISE
2007

Bacone College is proud to announce a new scholarship opportunity for Native Americans. Students of Promise is a scholarship program for Native American students which was announced at the November meeting of the Bacone College Board of Trustees. The scholarship includes a 35% of tuition, room and board to any Native American student new to Bacone College, i.e., freshman, transfer, etc. Prospective Native American Students interested in the scholarship should contact Kyle Taylor, Director of Native Concerns and Native American Recruitment.
Students considered for the scholarship shall indicate their tribal affiliation on their application for admission and provide proof of enrollment from their tribe, i.e., CDIB card, letter from tribal membership or enrollment office, etc. Scholarship is open to federally recognized and non-recognized tribes.

Native Students receiving this scholarship will be residential students at Bacone College campus located in Muskogee, OK.


Kyle Taylor
Director Native Concerns
Native Recruitment
918-781-7270 office
918-360-1085 cell
taylork@bacone.edu

Andy Livesay
OSBDC
N.S.U.

Undergraduate Internship Description

The NSF Science and Technology Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP)
www.stccmop.org

CMOP studies coastal margins (watersheds, estuaries, the ocean continental shelf), using an interdisciplinary approach and developing technology to enable a transformative understanding of river-to-ocean ecosystems.

Located outside of Portland, Oregon, CMOP is hosted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) at the OGI School of Science & Engineering. CMOP is funded through an NSF grant and is a collaborative effort between several academic and industry partners, including Oregon State University and University of Washington. CMOP is one of 17 active Science and Technology Centers in the United States and is the only one focused on coastal margins.

CMOP is currently offering highly competitive paid undergraduate summer internships in Environmental Information Technology (EIT). These internships will provide hands-on experience combining academic research and skills from computer science, microbiology, and oceanography.

Students in these internship positions will engage in leading edge research on observation, understanding and prediction of coastal margins. Students will find connections with their undergraduate work and increase their ability to compete for seats in graduate schools. CMOP undergraduate interns will be highly competitive in the EIT Masters and Ph.D. programs here at CMOP.

CMOP seeks to create a truly diverse research team and strongly encourages underrepresented minorities to apply.

Qualifications:To apply,• You must be an undergraduate majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or ocean law/regulations.
• You must be a US citizen or permanent resident to participate.
How to apply:Complete the online student application form, at http://www.ogi.edu/admissions/apply/ which will be available until February 1, 2007. The application requires:
• A personal statement of interest• A resume• Current undergraduate transcripts• One letter of recommendation
When will you know:You will receive notification of the outcome of your application on or before March 1. Successful candidates will have two weeks to confirm their acceptance.
If you have any questions, please contact:

Vanessa Dillman
Director of Education
Center for Coastal Margin Observation & Prediction
20000 NW Walker Road Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 748-1609
dillmanv@stccmop.org
www.stccmop.org

General Mills and Hamburger Helper -- myHometownHelper.com
Application Deadline: May 31, 2007
Description: General Mills Sales, Inc., and Hamburger Helper are searching for people in towns across the country who are raising funds to help the community. When evaluating requests, the myHometownHelper.com review committee will favor organizations that meet the following criteria:
demonstrate a need in a community
illustrate a helpful, creative, or innovative concept that meets this need
clearly identify change(s) that can be made as a result of receiving the award.
Funding Amount: Hamburger Helper will fund initiatives to help hometowns across America with monetary grants of up to $15,000 per month from September 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007.
Who May Apply: Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: social welfare organizations, homeowners' and tenants' associations, veterans' organizations, organizations supported by the government, social and recreational activities organizations, police and firefighters' relief organizations, health-care organizations, local associations of employees, and public schools.
For more information, go to:http://www.myhometownhelper.com/

Avon Foundation -- Helping Children of Domestic Violence
Application Deadline: Letters of inquiry are not required. However, if your organization is uncertain as to 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.
Funding Amount: Grant amounts range from $10,000-$50,000 depending on the size, scope, and impact of the program proposed.
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.
For more information, go to:http://www.avoncompany.com/women/speakout/dv_helping_children.pdf

MetLife Foundation
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Description: Grants usually fall within the following broad areas of concern: health, civic affairs, education, culture, and public broadcasting.
Who May Apply: MetLife Foundation makes contributions only to organizations that have been granted exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For more information, go to:http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,1674,P296,00.html
Help improve public health with the resources at:http://www.channing-bete.com/public-health/public-health.html?src=em

Bristol-Myers Squib Foundation - Health Education GrantsThe Bristol-Myers Squib Foundation is accepting applications for its Health Education Grants program. The purpose of this program is tosupport sustainable programs in health education. Emphasis is placed on novel programs that may be replicated in other communities.For more information, visit www.bms.com

Women’s Sports Foundation: Funding for women's sports
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/funding/featured.html?record=34Women’s Sports Foundation: GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team AwardsThe GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards program, administered by the Women’s Sports Foundation, recognizes teams throughout the U.S. that demonstrate leadership in their communities by inspiring girls to get involved in sports and physical activity. A total of $50,000 in grants will be awarded in recognition of the outstanding efforts of 20 teams around the country. School, amateur, community, and/or nonprofit affiliated teams whose members are female, enrolled in 9th-12th grade, and residents of the United States, its territories, or protectorates are eligible to apply. The application deadline is February 16, 2007. Visit the website listed above for application guidelines and forms.
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Community Based Mini-Grants In FY 2006, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) received some monies to fund community based mini-grants focusing on the four pillars of the HealthierUS initiative: physical fitness, preventive screening, nutrition, and healthy choices.ODPHP has contracted with John Snow to administer these minigrants in collaboration with the HHS Regional Health Administrators. Across the US, up to 270 grants will be awarded; grants will cover the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007; and each grant will range from $2,000 to $5,000 fro the grant period. The intention of the minigrant is that it provides seed money for a local level project – it is possible that additional resources may be leveraged by the minigrant recipients. In general, small, community-based organizations, including faith-based groups, after school programs, coalitions and others with budgets of less than $750,000 per year can apply for these funds. If you are aware of any local/community based groups that may have an interest in applying for these minigrant funds, please provide their contact information to Lenee Simon in ODPHP (her e-mail address and phone number may be found in the Department Outlook Directory) by January 1, 2007.If you have any questions, please contact Lenee Simon (240-453-8252) or Carter Blakey (240-452-8254) in ODPHP.

Tiger Woods Foundation
http://www.tigerwoo dsfoundation. org/The mission of the Tiger Woods Foundation is to empower young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education, and welfare of America's children. The Foundation focuses on providing educational opportunities, including mentoring and tutoring programs, to underserved youth, ages 5-17. The Foundation primarily funds organizations and programs that are based in urban American cities. Applications are reviewed quarterly. The next application deadline is February 1, 2007. Visit the website listed above for application guidelines.
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Seva Foundation: Native American Community Grants The Seva Foundation's Native American Community Grants support local grassroots partnerships developed by indigenous peoples throughout the United States. The program provides small grants to organizations that have devised their own solutions in the areas of spiritual and cultural renewal; health and wellness; environmental restoration; sustainable agriculture and community economic development; education; and treaty rights protection. Native American-led organizations in urban and rural Indian communities throughout the U.S. are eligible to apply. The next application deadline is January 26, 2007. Visit the website listed above for funding guidelines and application forms.

Princeton: Free Journalism Program
I am writing to inform you of a 10-day all-expenses- paid summerjournalism program held in August at Princeton University for studentsfrom underresourced financial backgrounds.All application materials are available at www.princeton. edu/~sjp.All expenses, including travel costs to and from Princeton , will bepaid for. This will be the sixth year of the program, and if this summeris anything like the last five, it will be a great experience. Our lastfive classes of journalists were taught by writers from The WashingtonPost, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Miami Herald, and The New Republic;toured The New York Times andABC News, meeting with editors andproducers; attended and covered Yankees, Mets, Jets and Liberty games;and reported, wrote, edited, designed, and produced a 12-page edition ofThe Princeton Summer Journal on the program's final day.The program is also designed to give students a taste of what life islike at one of the best colleges in the country - students live oncampus and eat in one of the university's cafeterias. Students meet withthe Princeton University 's president and the school's dean ofadmissions - people who are able to offer guidance on the difficultdecisions about college that high school students face. The program isstaffed by young alumni of Princeton, current Princeton students, andstudents who attended the program in past summers.To apply for the program, you must meet the following qualifications:1) You must be entering your junior or senior year of high school infall 2007.2) Youmust have at least a 3.0 grade point average (out of 4.0).3) You must have demonstrated an interest in journalism.4) The combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian( s) pluschild support payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000.This program is intended for students from underresourced financialbackgrounds. If the combined income of your custodialparent(s)/guardian( s)plus child support payments, if any, exceeds $45,000 and you still wishto apply, you can attach a note explaining why you believe your familyqualifies as financially underresourced.The application must be postmarked by February 15th. More informationand the application materials are available on our website atwww.princeton. edu/~sjp.If you are a teacher, please distribute these materials to your studentsand to other teachers at your school. If you are a school boardadministrator and can have an announcement posted in anewsletter to allhigh schools, please do so. If you are another type of schooladministrator, please distribute these materials to anyone who might beinterested.Please feel free to contact me at rinderle@princeton. edu if you haveany questions. Please include a phone number and an email address whereyou can be reached.