United Negro College Fund/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
Awards up to $35,000. At least 15 scholarship awards will be granted in 2008. Each award provides up to $35,000, which includes up to $25,000 towards tuition, room and board, and billable fees. This award is not transferable. Each UNCF • Merck Undergraduate Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist and will receive two Summer Research Internships with stipends totaling at least $10,000, if eligible. One internship will take place during the summer following the junior year and the other following graduation. The two 10-12 week summer internships will take place at a Merck research facility in Rahway, NJ, West Point, PA or Boston, MA. The recipient’s department may apply for a Department Grant of up to $10,000. The actual amount of this grant is continent upon funds remaining in the scholarship portion of the award after all tuition, room and board, and billable fees are paid. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for a UNCF • Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Award, you must be: • African American (Black) • Enrolled full-time in any four-year college or university in the United States • A junior who will be a B.S. or B.A. degree candidate in the 2008- 2009 academic year • A life or physical sciences major (Applicants majoring in the physical sciences must have completed two semesters of organic chemistry by the end of the 2007-08 academic year). First professional (Pharm.D., D.V.M., D.D.S., etc.) and engineering degree majors are ineligible • A student with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale • Committed to and eligible for two summer internships at a Merck research facility • A citizen or permanent resident of the United States. A UNCF • Merck selection committee consisting of educators and Merck scientists will evaluate the applicants. Award recipients will be selected based on their GPA, their demonstrated interest in their own scientific education and a career in scientific research, and their ability to perform in a laboratory environment.
You can Apply Online between: September 15 - December 17
United Negro College Fund 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 510 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 Phone:1-800-331-2244 Email: uncfmerck@uncf.org
Knapp Burn Foundation John Bennet Saviano Educational Grant The Knapp Burn Foundation was established to provide emotional, social and economic support to burn victims and their families, The Foundation desires to help students with tuition expenses by making funds available through the Knapp Burn Foundation - John Bennet Saviano Educational Grant for $2000 per semester. The Educational Grant program was originally funded with contributions in memory of John Bennet Savajano. John was a one year old toddler who died of scald burns sustained in a bathtub accident. The Educational Grant program is to assist qualifying students seeking a degree or to obtain other career training. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Must be a burn survivor. 2. Must be 18 years or older. 3. Must have financial need. 4. Must take 4 credit hours and maintain a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. (based on a 4.0 grade scale). The Knapp Burn Foundation P.O. Box 1135 Bloomington, Illinois 61702 Central Illinois (309) 663-1008 Indiana (765) 567-2217
National Association of School Nurses Legislative Advancement Award This Award was originally named in honor of Sally Williams, NASN's first President (1970-71). Past President Williams, of California, worked tirelessly for many years to convince the National Education Association (NEA) to address the unique needs and contributions of school nurses. On July 4, 1968 her efforts resulted in the establishment of the Department of Nursing within the NEA. Her vision was to bring school nurses together with a common voice and goal in speaking out on legislative issues that impacted school health. Intended to provide funding for an NASN member to attend a legislative education program, improve school nursing practice and promote school health through legislation, and to advocate for the children through legislative action. $1,500. Deadline: October 15th National Headquarters 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 420 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 U.S.A. 1-240-821-1130 Toll-Free: 1-866-627-6767 Fax: 1-301-585-1791 nasn@nasn.org
National Association of School Nurses Educational Advancement Awards This award orginated as the Shirley Steel Award in 1994. Shirley Steel, NASN President (1991-92) from the state of Maryland, was a strong advocate for continuing education for school nurses. The original award was funded by a personal donation from Past President Steel and the Maryland Association of School Health Nurses. NASN has continued to budget and annually provide educational scholarships to NASN members who are advancing their education within school nursing. Intended to improve school nursing by assisting registered nurses employed in schools to advance their education. Applications are subject to a 'blind' review by the Committee. 2 Awards of $1,500. Applicant Requirements (NOTE: you will not find these listed on the downloadable application linked below): Current and Active membership status in NASN for at least the past two years Current license as registered nurse in state of employment Current employment as a school nurse Bachelor's degree (this degree does not need to be in nursing). The only exception will be for applicants who are pursuing a BSN/MSN degree. Deadline: October 15th
National Headquarters 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 420 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 U.S.A. 1-240-821-1130 Toll-Free: 1-866-627-6767 Fax: 1-301-585-1791 nasn@nasn.org
National Gardening Association and The Home Depot™ present the 2009 Youth Garden Grants™ Program NGA is delighted to announce that The Home Depot will return as our Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2009. During its long history, the Youth Garden Grants program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters reap rewards and vital life lessons from working in gardens and habitats. Thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot, we can reach many more eager young learners. Program Criteria NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: educational focus or curricular/program integration nutrition or plant-to-food connections environmental awareness/education entrepreneurship social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. Who should apply: Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. Previous Youth Garden Grant winners who wish to reapply may do so, but must wait one year (e.g., if you won in 2008, you can apply again in 2010) and have significantly expanded their garden programs. Application deadline (postmark date): November 1, 2008.
Grant Packages For the 2009 grant cycle, 125 grants are available. Packages are as follows: Five (5) programs will receive gift cards valued at $1000 (a $500 gift card to The Home Depot and a $500 gift card to the Gardening with Kids catalog and store) and educational materials from NGA Seventy (70) programs will receive a $500 gift card to The Home Depot and educational materials from NGA Fifty (50) programs will receive a $250 gift card to The Home Depot and educational materials from NGA Each award package also includes: A “2009 Youth Garden Grant Winner” sign to post in the garden 12 months of NGA Supporter benefits (includes online garden Q&A service, online gardening and botany courses, and a 10% discount at our Gardening with Kids store)
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