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