Scholarship Opportunities

This is for high school girls in grades 10th - 12th.

Wow, what a find! It's FREE and they provide breakfast and lunch for the participants. Applications are due May 30, 2008 acceptance will be announced by June 13, 2008. Eligible applicants for the metro area camp would be in grades 10-12. There is a URL at the end of this page that allows you to view scenes from previous camps and videos created by participants promoting the camps. This will be a great opportunity for our young ladies. I hope some of you can take advantage of this!

Microsoft is once again requesting our assistance in getting

young women to apply for their DigiGirlz Summer Camps.

Camps will be held this year in the following eight locations:

Charlotte, NC

Chicago, ILL

Fargo, ND

Irvine, CA

Las Colinas, TX

Redmond, WA (corporate)

Stony Brook, NY

Washington, DC

We are now accepting applications to Microsoft's DigiGirlz High Tech Camps. We are requesting your assistance in promoting this learning opportunity for high school girls. The camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This exciting three to five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and technology workshops.

What Participants Can Expect

• Hands-on learning sessions to educate
• Keynote Speaker series to inspire
• Career/technology tours to heighten awareness
• Resume and interview workshops to prepare
• Employee panels to answer questions

Testimonials

Here is what some DigiGirlz had to say about their experiences at the camp:

• "[The event was] very empowering and I know that I can accomplish anything!"
• "It definitely had a positive impact on me. It got me inspired to get involved and really gave me confidence to live out my dreams. It gave me great ideas and I am so excited to continue on!"
• "Even in the short time I was at Microsoft I learned so much about technology, but more about how people can achieve professions that they love and enjoy. Everyone's enthusiasm about their professions inspired me to find what I love and pursue it -- not only in technology, but in life."
• "I am now much, much more interested in technology-related careers. They are so much fun."

Application Details

To apply, girls need to complete the online application form which is available at: https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx

In addition to providing contact information, the girls will be asked to answer two essay questions. After being selected into the program, they will receive a packet of information with additional forms for completion. They will also be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. The documents must be completed and returned in order to be fully registered for the camp. Girls must currently be in 9th-12th grade to be eligible. This camp is free of charge to participants. Visit https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx for more information.

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Free Tuition To Harvard University

Harvard University has announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition.

In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free ... no tuition and no student loans!

In addition, Harvard announces reduced fees for students from families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000.
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at:

Harvard University Gazette: Harvard expands financial aid for low- and middle- or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581. 

2008 Pennsylvania Political Leaders Fellowship- 9 Months of Comprehensive Leadership Development- To build a pipeline of talented, visionary progressive leadership, CPL recruits, trains, mentors and connects emerging political leaders in our target states who are dedicated to reshaping politics in their region. CPLbs Pennsylvania Political Leaders Fellowship, a 9-month, part-time program for promising future elected officials, organizational leaders and advocates, helps to fill the gap in the progressive leadership pipeline by expanding the opportunities and accessibility of political leadership within the state. CPL Fellows are highly motivated leaders from a variety of backgrounds who plan to run for office, lead a political organization, become a campaign manager or political consultant, or create a new organization or campaign. By linking emerging leaders across the state with each other, with donors, with elected officials and more. To apply go to: http://www.stun1.com/stun/redirect.php?u=MjQ2NXwxODc0N3xzaGFubmEuYW5kZXJzb25AbG1jby5jb218MTI2MDYzfDM3NDQ4MjUyfDI2MzYzMA==&id=421295.  CPLbs Fellowship helps to recruit diverse new political talent; develop effective and inspiring communicators; and build a stronger community of emerging progressive leaders:  http://www.progressiveleaders.org/)

Intelligence Community Diversity Initiative:  

Our nation's leaders recognize the need to tap the talent and expertise of all our diverse citizens who possess multiple skills, different perspectives, and rich and varied life experiences. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is therefore reaching out to minority communities to diversify its workforce.

Through a special arrangement with UNCFSP, persons who submit a resume to the UNCFSP registration and resume system, apply for employment, and indicate that they learned about the CIA job opportunities through UNCFSP will receive an expedited application review! This means that your resume will receive:

♦       Personal review by a CIA hiring official
♦       Quicker processing - your resume will be reviewed before others applying       through regular channels
♦       Careful consideration - the CIA's commitment to this diversity initiative will  ensure that your resume will be thoroughly considered

This is a unique opportunity.  The CIA receives over 140,000 applications a year.  This is an opportunity to bypass the typical application process for the CIA.  To review the variety of careers available with the CIA, please check this link: http://exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://www.cia.gov/careers/index.html

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please respond to this email with the phrase "Please Submit my Resume for this Opportunity" in the subject line.  If we do not hear from you, we will contact you to confirm your interest.  We will continue to inform you of other opportunities as they become available.  Questions or Comments?  Please contact us at registration@uncfsp.org

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