The Greenlining Institute

The Greenlining Institute is a California based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income and minority communities. It runs the Greenlining Academy Fellowship Program and the Academy Summer Associate Program. The Academy Fellowship Program is an annual leadership training program for multi-ethnic individuals focused on low-income advocacy and community economic development. Generally, fellows conduct research, write report and position papers, help organize community events, and interface regularly with multi-ethnic community, corporate and government leaders. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies and be enrolled in, or preparing for, graduate studies in public policy, urban planning, minority advocacy or economic development.

• Deadline: For the Fellows program, applications must be postmarked no later than February 22, 2009. For the Summer Associates program, applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2009.
• Website: http://greenlining.org/index.php
• Contact: 1918 University Avenue 2nd Floor
  Berkeley, CA 94704
  Tel: (510)926-4001
  Fax: (510)926-4010
  info@greenlining.org

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships attempt to increase diversity in college and university-level teaching while maximizing the educational benefits of diversity. Each year, the Ford Foundation offers approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships($20,000 per year for up to three years), 35 dissertation fellowships($21,000 for one year), and 20 postdoctoral fellowships($40,000 for one year).

Fellowships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence, commitment to diversity, and the desire to teach at the college or university level.

• Eligibility: Candidates must be a US citizen or national who are committed to a career in teaching at the college or university level. They must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D or Sc.D at a US institution and must not have previously earned a doctoral degree.
• Deadline: November 14, 2008 (Predoctoral) or November 28, 2008 (Dissertation or Postdoctoral).
• Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/index.html
• Contact: National Research Council of the National Academies
  Fellowships Office
  500 Fifth Street NW Suite K576
  Washington, DC 20001
  Tel: (202) 334-2872
  Fax: (202) 334-3419
  infofell@nas.edu

First in My Family Scholarship Program

Offered by Sallie Mae and the Hispanic College Fund, the First in My Family Scholarship Program awards between $500 and $5,000 to Hispanic students who are the first in their family to attend college. Preference is shown toward applicants who display financial need.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic background, demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and be the first in their family to attend college. Additionally, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents who will attend an undergraduate institution in the US or Puerto Rico in the upcoming academic year.
• Deadline: April 15, 2009
• Website: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/ first_family.html

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) is an endowment fund which provides scholarships to African American undergraduate students enrolled in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Fund was established by a group of concerned black technical professionals who realized that it is essential to provide financial assistance to talented black students who choose to pursue scientific or technical careers. Additionally, these students are supported at historically black institutions of higher learning, where it has been demonstrated that they will experience the highest rates of retention and graduation. The Development Fund provides scholarships of up to $2,000 per year, for a period of up to 4 years. Scholarship Applications are only available through the Financial Aid Offices of pre-qualified schools.

• Deadline: June 30
• Website: http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/dfb_sch.html

Coro Community Problem-Solving Fellowship

The Coro Community Problem-Solving Fellowship is a ten-week summer program designed to encourage African American college sophomores, juniors and seniors to experience Pittsburgh, specifically the progressive, innovative Pittsburgh that values diversity. The purpose of the program is to expose bright talented minority college students to the professional, economic and social resources that exist in the region through multi-sector field assignments, seminars and networking events.

• Deadline: April 2009
• Website: http://www.coro. org/site/c.muI0LcMOJpE/ b.2108469/k.76B1/ Community_Problem_Solving_Fellowship. htm
• Contact: Selena Schmidt
  Director of Leadership Development
  33 Terminal Way Suite 429A
  Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  Tel: (412) 258-2674.
  sscmidt@coro.org

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Fellowship

The Summer Internship Program selects 30 promising Latino undergraduates for an eight-week internship in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, DC interns work in Congressional offices. The Fellowship program offers up to 20 promising Latinos nationwide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice. The nine month fellowship gives participants the opportunity to work in such areas as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing or corporate affairs.” This program provides round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C., medical coverage, and a monthly stipend of $1,550. Summer interns are provided with university housing.

• Eligibility: Internships are available to undergraduates, fellowships are available to graduate students. Must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months for fellowship application. Applicants must demonstrate active community involvement through public service; have excellent communication and analytical skills; an interest in pursuing a career in public policy; and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a four point scale.
• Deadline: February 13, 2009
• Website: http://www.chci.org/

Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO) –Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program

CTWO is a racial justice organization that works towards the building of a social justice movement led by people of color. This resource center promotes the advancement of racial justice; sending out messages worldwide. It works to establish model multi-racial community organizations, build an active network of organizations and activists of color, and train the new participants, including members of the Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program. Members of MAAP participate in an internship working on the movement towards economic social justice. Placed with any one of CTWO’s partnering organizations, members work full-time on an organizing campaign with a community organization or labor union.

• Deadline: Annually April
• Website: http://www.ctwo.org/index.php?s=27
• Contact: AAP Application
  1218 East 21st Street
  Oakland, CA 94606
  Fax:(510) 533-0923
  training@ctwo.org

Catching the Dream Native American Scholarships

Catching the Dream, formerly known as the Native American Scholarship Fund, offers three scholarship programs to those of Native American descent. The MESBEC program supports those who study math, engineering, science(including medicine), business, education, and computers. The Native American Leadership Education program is awarded to those seeking a career in education. The Tribal Business Management program attempts to sponsor tribal economic development by awarding scholarships to students studying business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related fields. For all three programs, students must display clear goals which benefit the Native American community. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 per academic year, and 55% of applicants receive scholarships.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 1/4 Native American heritage and an enrolled member of a US tribe. Applicants must also be attending or planning to attend a US college or university at any level of college study. Students must have work experience, a record of leadership, commitment to their Native American community, and are expected to apply for all other sources of funding.
• Deadline: April 15th for the fall semester, September 15th for the spring semester, or March 15th for summer school.
• Website: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
• Contact: Catching the Dream
  Attn: Scholarship Affairs Office
  8200 Mountain Road NE., Suite 203,
  Albuquerque, NM 87110
  (505)262-2351 ext. 116
  NScholarsh@aol.com

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has begun accepting applications for participation in the 2007 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. Operated in partnership with Howard University, the Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., for placement in congressional offices to learn about health policy.

• Deadline: December 12, 2008.
• Website: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10005005/bjscholars

American Psychological Minority Fellowship Program

Goal is to increase the knowledge of issues related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health treatment delivered to ethnic minority populations. Fellowships provide for an annual stipend for up to three years plus travel expenses.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, an ethnic minority, must demonstrate a commitment to careers in psychology related to ethnic minority mental health. Must be enrolled in a full-time, APA approved doctoral program by the time the fellowship is awarded.
• Deadline: January 15
• Website: http://www.apa.org/ mfp/

Accenture Scholarship Program for Minorities

The Accenture Scholarship Program for Minorities supports ethnic minorities who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in engineering, computer science, information systems, decision or management sciences, or related fields. The program is intended to expose minorities to global business opportunities. Scholarships provide $2,500 to outstanding students and recipients are invited to reapply.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, Native American, or Asian American. Additionally, they must be US citizens(or permanent resident, asylum, or refugee) who are currently enrolled in at least their third year of undergraduate studies in engineering, computer science, information systems, decision or management sciences, or related fields(see eligibility criteria).
• Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2010.
• Website: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/accenture/index. html
• Contact: Accenture Scholarship Program for Minorities
  Scholarship Management Services
  One Scholarship Way
  P.O. Box 297
  Saint Peter, MN 56082
  (507) 931-0472