Institute for Broadening Participation Opportunities

• Are you a student (pre-college, undergraduate or graduate?) interested in science, technology, mathematics and other related-disciplines?


• Would you like a paid internship, summer research experience, scholarship or fellowship?

• Are you ready to search for opportunities?

If so, there is good news:
The Institute for Broadening Participation website has information on internship, research and funding opportunities from multiple organizations including NSF, NIH, and NASA. By completing the IBP student information form, students will receive up-to-date information about these opportunities.

Students should register today!

STAR Scholarship, Deadline: March 1, 2011

Star Scholarship

Each year, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) awards 15 scholarships valued at USD 5,000/year and 15 fellowships valued at USD 10,000/year (one scholarship and fellowship for each SPE region), renewable yearly, for up to four years or until graduation, whichever comes first. Regions may customize the criteria, applications, number and value of the scholarships and fellowships. Thus, the dollar amount of the funding varies among the 15 SPE regions.

Scholarship and Fellowship Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by 1 March annually. SPE will notify recipients by 15 May.

SPE General Scholarship and Fellowship Criteria
The program aims to support students through a maximum of four years of university study or until graduation, provided that they make satisfactory academic progress. Students automatically rotate off the program after graduation or four years, whichever comes first. The SPE Scholarships/Fellowships are awarded to the most deserving candidate from the applications received as determined by the Regional Scholarship Committee.

Application Submission Procedures
Applications must be submitted by email or mail to the attention of SPE Regional Scholarship Program to the appropriate SPE Office. All applications must be typed. No handwritten applications will be accepted. In the subject line of the email, you must indicate to which Region you are applying. Apply to the region where your permanent address is located.

Application is open to those who are already full-time university students and are currently or will soon study Oil & Gas industry-related courses OR those who have applied to or are registered for university and intend to study Oil & Gas industry-related courses on a full-time basis.

For more information, or to apply, please visit the website.

NAMEPA Scholarships, Expiring May 26th, 2011

NAMEPA offers both national and regional scholarships for African American, Latino, and American Indian students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering.

This year, we are offering scholarships under two categories:
* Beginning Freshmen Engineering Student Award
* Transfer Engineering Student Awards

Candidates are required to submit a complete application package. All application materials can be downloaded here.

Applications should be mailed to:
National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair
NAMEPA, Inc.
341 N. Maitland Avenue, Suite 130
Maitland, FL 32751-4761

The amount of the scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,000 forwarded to the office of the Minority Engineering Program Administrator for the recipient. NAMEPA would like to thank the ALCOA Foundation for their generous contribution.

Arup Campus Visit: Thursday, September 30th, 2010 - 7pm

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists who offer a broad range of professional services. Arup representatives will be on campus at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign on September 30th for an information session and October 1st for interviews.  The information session will be held the Union, Rm. 209. 


Arup is encouraging engineering majors to attend their event and apply for an interview. To learn more about Arup please visit http://www.goarup.com/.  To reserve your spot at the information session, please email infosession_reply@arup.com with your name and university in the text.

NAVISTAR looking for interns and new graduates

NAVISTAR is looking for Interns and New Graduates for engineering positions for their Chicago, IL location.

Join Navistar to learn about our company and the openings we have for 2011 Graduates and Internship candidates.

They are looking for students in the following engineering majors:

Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical and Aerodynamics

When: Wednesday, September 15th

Where: 106B3 Engineering Hall

Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Everyone in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a $50 iTunes card!!! There will be 5 drawings.

Meet 'n Greet with Texas Instruments

Get connected with TI at a Meet 'n Greet on Sept. 14

Are you interested in creating technologies that can change the world? If so, you don't want to miss this opportunity to meet with TI employees and learn what it's like to work for one of the world's most advanced semiconductor companies. Stop by to chat with TI employees and learn about potential co-op and full-time opportunities. We’ll be available to answer any questions you have about becoming an engineer and working at TI. We look forward to meeting you! When: Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: Illini Union Room 209 Why: Because we want to get to know you and want you to get to know us! Who: Current TI employees (and UIUC alums) and YOU! RSVP: Please reply to uofilrsvp@list.ti.com

CHCI 9-month fellowship in public policy

Opportunity for Latinos to learn how to shape public policy.

If selected you will receive:

- Work Experience in Washington, DC
- Great Pay: $2,700 monthly stipend to help cover housing and local expenses -Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC -Health insurance -Optional short-term housing
- Leadership Training, Networking and More

For more information or to express interest contact Saúl Peña at spena@chci.org or 202-548-5878.

http://www.chci.org/fellowships/page/chci-graduate-stem-fellowship

Microsoft College Scholarships

Microsoft College Scholarships - February 1, 2011

Microsoft offers technical scholarships (full or partial tuition) to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we’ll need to see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0. For more detailed information regarding eligibility, please read our FAQ.

Udall Scholarships (Environment / Native American)

Udall Scholarships for Students Who Have Demonstrated Commitment to Careers Related to the Environment - March 2, 2011

The Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.

Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

• To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
• To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or
• To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.

Goldwater College Scholarships

Goldwater College Scholarships in Mathematics, the Natural Sciences, or Engineering - February 1, 2011

Awards will be made on the basis of merit to college juniors and college seniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

Hollings Undergrad Scholarships

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships - January 29, 2011

College sophomores majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.
• Full-time status as a college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories.
• Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.
• Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

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NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program

The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program

The Aeronautics Scholarship Program (ASP) offers our nation's research leaders of tomorrow exceptional funding:

Undergraduate Students

• $15,000 awarded for each school year, to be used for educational related expenses
• $10,000 Summer internship at a NASA Research Center
• 2 years of support

Graduate Students

• $35,000 stipend
• $11,000 awarded each year, to be used for educational related expenses
• $10,000 Summer internship at a NASA Research Center
• 2 years of support, with an option for 3

The NASA ASP online application is now open. Click here to apply.

Application Instructions

• Undergraduate Application Instructions
• Graduate Application Instructions
• Supported Fields

Scholarship: SMART

SMART is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergarduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be employed upon degree completion at a Department of Defense (DoD) research facility. Scholarships awarded include a cash award of $25,000 to $41,000 a year, full tuition, required fees, health insurance allowance, and book allowance. SMART will allow individuals to acquire an education in exchange for a period of employment with the DoD. The program is intended for citizens of the United States and students must be at least 18 years of age as of August 1, 2011 to be eligible for an award.

This year's application will close at 5:00 PM EST on December 1, 2010.

If you have any questions, please visit www.asee.org/smart or contact the ASEE SMART Scholarship Team at smart@asee.org or by phone at (202) 331-3544.

Vanderbilt Graduate Preview Weekend

The VU-EDGE Program is collaborating with GEM (The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc.) to host a graduate recruitment event at Vanderbilt University from Thursday, October 28, 2010 through Saturday, October 30, 2010. The VU- EDGE Program will fund travel and lodging for the fifty (50) students who will be invited to attend this event. Participation in this event is by invitation only.

Juniors and seniors who are majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field, are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, are from an under-represented minority group (African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and Native Americans), and are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in a discipline offered at Vanderbilt may apply to participate in this event. Students must have earned a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their major. Also, students must NOT have been a participant in an extra-mural research experience at Vanderbilt.

Selected participants will be transported to and from the Nashville International Airport by shuttle on their arrival and departure dates. Transportation will also be provided to and from Vanderbilt University to the host hotel. Participants will share a double room, and all meals will be provided during the event. Travel and lodging arrangements will be handled by the VU-EDGE office.

For more information, please visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/edge/visit.php.