Houston Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

Conferences
	University of Georgia 6th Annual Graduate School Visitation Days [pdf] Qualify to come to the University of Georgia to visit the graduate or professional program of your choice. The University of Georgia Graduate School will sponsor a visitation program for prospective graduate students
Graduate Schools
	The Master’s Fellowship Program (MFP) at Sandia National Laboratories/CA PDF 1 \| PDF 2 Sandia National Laboratories is a national security laboratory involved in a variety of research and development programs to help secure a peaceful and free world through technology. We develop technologies to sustain, modernize, and protect our nuclear arsenal, prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction, defend against terrorism, protect our national infrastructures, ensure stable energy and water supplies, and provide new capabilities to our armed forces.
	University of California Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowships are Available for 2007-2008 UC Riverside seeks to broaden the pool of undergraduate students who enter doctoral programs by encouraging ethnically underrepresented students to pursue graduate degrees and careers in science, engineering and mathematics (SEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Bridge to the Doctorate awards are open to alumni of Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) programs who accept admission to a graduate program at UC Riverside for the Fall 2007 term. PROGRAM PROVISIONS - Fellowship funding for first 2 years of graduate study (ca. $30,000 / year), followed by TA/RA funding for up to 5 years total. - Full graduate school tuition and fee support - Academic year/summer research experiences - Professional conference & research travel opportunities - Monthly professional development seminars - Networking opportunities with graduate students across SEM disciplines ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - Past/Present participant in an undergraduate LSAMP, AMP, or CAMP Program - Must meet UC Riverside’s graduate admissions requirements - Acceptance into a UCR Science, Engineering, or Mathematics Graduate Program The University of California, Riverside Homepage: http://www.ucr.edu/ Graduate Division: http://www.ucr.edu/grad.html Sciences and Math Department Links: http://www.cnas.ucr.edu/ Engineering Department Links: http://www.engr.ucr.edu/
	Graduate School IGERT Opportunities Click on link above to get more information on the IGERT programs that are recruiting graduate students for next year. As you know, IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tution support for students through the National Science Foundation. Our website www.igert.org has links to over 100 programs throughout the nation that offer this support.
	Bridge to the Doctorate Prospective graduate students whose ultimate goal is to earn a doctorate and become a professor in higher education are invited to apply for the Bridge To Doctorate fellowship at Colorado State University. This program is aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of students successfully completing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduate degree programs.
Internships
	Bardoli Global Bardoli Global has officially begun the process of selecting its next group of emerging global leaders. This group will be comprised of 100 students of all academic majors from high schools, colleges and universities throughout the Greater Houston area. You have been recommended to us as an informed, well-respected leader in your area at the university who can help us identify ideal candidates for our program. We are rapidly approaching our application deadline of January 31, 2007 and urgently need your assistance in nominating top quality candidates to our program.
	Columbia Crew Memorial Texas Space Grant Consortium and the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have esablished this scholarship program in memory of the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts. These seven men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice to expand the exploration of space and our knowledge of the world that we live in.
	Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowship Texas Space Grant Consortium Fellowships have been established to encourage graduate study in the fields of space science and engineering. Applications from women and underrepresented students are encouraged. Interdisciplinary and integrated work experience are emphasized.
	INROADS There are three keys to success for INROADS students: Selection, Education and Training, and Performance. For over three decades, INROADS has helped businesses gain greater access to diverse talent through continuous leadership development of outstanding students of color and placement of those students in internships at many of North America's top corporations, firms and organizations.
	Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Today, HACU—a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization—represents more than 280 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. [more]
	Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. The program is designed to improve access to education leading to research careers for those who have had fewer opportunities than others. [more]
	Jackson State University Bridge to the Doctrate Program (pdf) Application (pdf)
Summer Research
	S.U.R.E. Program in Nanotechnology University of Massachusetts Amherst June 2-August 11, 2008
	SUPERB-Information Technology 2008 Computing technologies are part of our nation’s critical infrastructure. They form a part of everything from financial systems and the energy grid to telecommunication and transportation systems. Enhancing cybersecurity and computer trustworthiness is therefore of increasing importance as a scientific, economic, and social problem.
	2008 PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR UNDERGRAD AND GRAD STUDENTS
	Baylor College of Medicine Application & information document Click here (doc)
	Summer Research Opportunities and Graduate School Opportunities The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University Of North Texas Health Science Center offers underrepresented minority students special opportunities to pursue summer undergraduate research and graduate studies. For information about the University Of North Texas Health Science Center visit our website at http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/gsbs. Also click on Summer Programs to get a brief description of other Graduate / Undergraduate research programs available. Summer Programs (word doc)
	Undergraduate REU and other Summer Research Opportunities: http://www.igert.org/summer.asp
	Students as Professionals Helping Educators Research the Earth SPHERE has been designed to give undergraduate science majors a rich educational and research experi-ence in NASA Earth System Science - with a special emphasis on studying climactic factors that affect the earth’s environment.
	Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative - pdf Up to $42,500 in benefits will be available for 11 students who are selected for the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative/Generation IV University Fellowship Program. Funding provides a $1,600 monthly stipend for up to 18 months, support for tuition, fees, books and supplies, and support for AFCI/Gen IV related travel.
	Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for two positions for Faculty Coordinators of the Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NAPIRE) Program at the Las Cruces Biological Station in Costa Rica. The NAPIRE Program provides research opportunities for 15 competitive students from the colleges and universities that are part of the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. more information - pdf
	Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM), a national research institute supported by The National Science Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2007 Summer Program, Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS). Please help us promote this opportunity to eligible undergraduate students. RIPS is a nine-week, intensive residential research experience for math, engineering, computer science and physical/life science undergraduate students that assigns teams of four students to a project designed by an industrial sponsor. Last year's project sponsors were: Arete Associates, Inc., Hewlett Packard, Inc.,The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore and Los Alamos National Laboratories, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, TimeLogic, Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios, Symantec Corp.. The RIPS web site at http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/rips2007/ will provide you with full details, including financial support information and the online application.
	UH-REU Mathematical Biology Applications are solicited by undergraduate students interested in research experience in mathematical biology. Priority will be given to students with a strong interest and background in mathematics and in biology. Students in their Junior or Senior years are welcome to apply. A stipend of $6,000/year will be offered to the best qualified candidates.
	Summer Pre-Graduate Research Experience (SPGRE) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The goals of the program are to increase the number of historically underrepresented students (African American, American Indian, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican populations) who enroll in Ph.D. programs and to provide participants with meaningful research experiences. The program has been in place for 19 years and approximately 70% of the participants have gone on to complete graduate school. We encourage undergraduate students from all disciplines to apply. For more information or to apply go to: http://www.uncres.org The on line application process opens December 18, 2006. Application deadline: February 9, 2007
	Rice-AGEP Application Deadline: March 1, 2006. Students must submit a completed application form, a resume including their current academic classification (i.e., freshman, sophomore), academic major; grade point average; previous related work and research experience, if any; unofficial college transcript(s); and at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
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Scholarships
	The Motivating Undergraduates in Science & Technology (MUST) Scholarship Program (link) application is now available online. Approximately 100 undergraduate students in engineering, science and technology fields will be awarded scholarships covering half of tuition up to $10,000. MUST scholarship recipients will also receive a $5,000 stipend for a summer internship at a NASA facility. The program is administered by a collaboration between the Hispanic College Fund (HCF), Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) and the United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP). The final deadline is August 19, 2006 – the MUST application is entirely on-line. You will be required to submit an essay, a letter of recommendation, and resume on-line plus you will have to mail a transcript and proof of citizenship to HCF offices, so finish your application early! Please view the url below to apply. http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org FYI: Program Eligibility Requirements: Must be U.S. citizen Must be studying at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2006-2007 academic year Be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior or transfer student attending or enrolling in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
	Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Today, HACU—a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization—represents more than 280 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. [more]
	Scholarships for African Americans Listing of several available scholarship opportunities for African-American Students.
	Hispanic Scholarships DaimlerChrysler believes that everyone should have access to educational opportunities and that all parents, regardless of ethnic background, want the best for their children. This link is to the DaimlerChrysler 2001-2002 Guide to Hispanic Financial Aid Opportunities, which lists hundreds of scholarships, grants and other financial aid sources targeting Latino students.
	Urban Scholarship Program 1140 Empire Central, Suite 550 Dallas, Texas 75247 1-214-630-2511