Showing posts with label minorities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label minorities. Show all posts

Thursday, December 8, 2011

ExxonMobil Scholarships

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships


Named for the first African American to walk in space, ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are available to 2012 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools.

Four scholarships for two males and two females --- $5,000 each --- will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students on behalf of the former NASA astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard Harris. Deadline for submissions is April 2, 2012.

 For students to apply click this link:  http://www.cgcs.org/Page/47

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Gates Millenium Scholarship $

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:


  • are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
  • are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
  • have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
  • will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the fall of 2011 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student (with the exception of students pursuing a high school diploma while concurrently enrolled).
  • First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients
  • have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
  • meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
  • have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student app, an eval of the student's academic record, and an eval of the student's community service and leadership activities by the DEADLINE which is JANUARY 10, 2011
**STUDENTS are strongly encouraged by the Gates Foundation to have all parts of their applications completed online at www.gmsp.org**

Thursday, September 2, 2010

UNF Minorities in Medicine Symposium - CANCELED

UNF HAS CANECELED THIS EVENT!

The ninth annual “Minorities in Medicine Student Symposium,” to be held:

Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 8:30a - 1:30p
Place: at Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida in the Kinne Auditorium.

The symposium’s targeted audience is minority high students who have expressed interest in medical and healthcare related careers. Students will be exposed to health careers options, scholarship/grant opportunities, meet medical professionals and attend informational workshops.

During the exhibition hall segment, students will have an opportunity to spend time with your representative(s) exploring your school’s programs, facilities, scholarship opportunities, etc.

This event is hosted by the University of North Florida Premedical Professions Program and Mayo Clinic.

Full flyer HERE