April 28, 2006

[Closed] Ford Motor Company Tribal Scholarship [Application deadline: June 30th]

Ford Motor Company will award up to $5,000 annually, based on financial need.
The scholarship is for students studying math; science; engineering; business; teacher training; or environmental science.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:


  • Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;

  • Have achieved sophomore status and declared a major in math; science; engineering; business; teacher training; or environmental science;

    (Note that current Ford PAS high school seniors/alumni are also eligible.)

  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community;

  • Be American Indian, Alaska Native or Hawaii Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;

  • Have submitted a 2006-2007 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


One scholarship is earmarked for a Ford PAS student/alumni.
Click here to download the American Indian College Fund "Designated Scholarship Program" document which includes the application for the Ford Motor Company Tribal Scholarship.

Posted by fordpas at 02:56 PM

[Closed] Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program [Application deadline: June 30th]

The American Indian College Fund and Ford Motor Company are pleased to announce the Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program. This program awards scholarships to deserving American Indian students. Each need-based scholarship, up to $10,000 per year, can be renewed annually for up to three years, as long as the student continues to meet the program’s requirements. Eligible students are those who have achieved sophomore status and have declared a major in accounting; computer, electrical or mechanical engineering; finance; information systems; marketing or operations management.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, each student must:

  • Have at least a 3.0 grade point average;
  • Have achieved sophomore status and have declared a major in accounting; computer, electrical or mechanical engineering; finance; information systems; marketing or operations management.
    (Note that current Ford PAS high school seniors/alumni are also eligible.)
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community;
  • Be American Indian, Alaska Native or Hawaii Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy;
  • Have submitted a 2006-2007 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and
  • Attend one of the accredited colleges or universities listed in the application
One scholarship is earmarked for a Ford PAS student/alumni.

Click here to download the "Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program" application.

Posted by fordpas at 02:50 PM

April 25, 2006

Regional BizFest: Youth Entrepreneurship

"BizFest" is an innovative and intensive entrepreneurial training program in which Latino youth learn how to turn hobbies into profitable ventures through the basics of entrepreneurship and leadership. Sponsored in part by Ford Motor Company Fund, "BizFest" is a signature program of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation.

Additional Incentives
The top 2006 "BizFest" winners are invited to attend the USHCC 27th Annual National Convention and Business Expo, September 20-23, 2006, in Philadelphia, PA, and compete against other regional “BizFest” winners at the National "BizFest" Competition. The USHCC Foundation covers all costs associated with travel and lodging.
Program Dates & Times
April 19-22, 2006 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm all days
Location
University of Texas,San Antonio Downtown Campus, San Antonio, TX
Application
To apply please go to the following link and submit your application online: http://ushccfoundation.org/bizfest/application.asp or send to Shana Mosher, 2175 K Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20037.
Call 1-800-874-2286 for more information.
For more information download the information sheet or program flyer.

Posted by fordpas at 10:14 AM

April 05, 2006

[Closed] SME Ford PAS/Henry Ford Academy Scholarship [Deadline Extended]

The SME Ford PAS/Henry Ford Academy Scholarship is still accepting applications. If you are now, or have been, a student of Ford PAS, are applying to college this year, and want to pursue a degree in technology or engineering, now is the time to apply for a $10,000 scholarship! Scholarship recipients can attend any accredited college or university in the United States.

The new deadline for applications for the SME Ford PAS/Henry Ford Academy Scholarship is May 15, 2006.

For details, click on the following link:
http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/scholarships/ford_pas.htm&&&SEF&

View other SME scholarship opportunities here: http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/scholarships/schl_briefly.html&&&SEF&

Posted by fordpas at 10:40 AM

April 04, 2006

Educator Scholarship Program

Organization: Horace Mann Companies
Eligibility: K-12 educators planning to enter two-year or four-year colleges; see web site for additional requirements
Value: Awards range from $500 to $5,000
Deadline: May 16, 2006

The Horace Mann Companies is offering $30,000 in scholarships for public and private school educators to take college courses. Scholarship money will be paid directly to each recipient's college or university for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Scholarship applicants will be judged on a written essay, school and community activities, and letters of recommendation. One recipient will receive $5,000 in scholarship funds payable over four years, and 15 other recipients will receive $1,000 each in scholarship funds payable over two years. Twenty additional recipients each will receive one-time $500 awards. Financial need is not a consideration, but applicants who have all educational expenses paid through other scholarships and/or grants are ineligible. The program is not open to residents of Hawaii, New Jersey, or New York.

For more information go to: http://www.horacemann.com/educator-resources/educator-scholarship-program.htm

Posted by fordpas at 08:53 AM

Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Starts Award

Organization: National Council for the Social Studies
Eligibility: Full-time K-12 social studies educators
Value: Up to $1,500
Deadline: May 1, 2006

This award aims to help a social studies educator make his or her dream of innovative social studies become reality. The grants will be given to help classroom teachers in developing and implementing imaginative, innovative, and illustrative social studies teaching strategies, and also to help educators support student implementation of innovative social studies, citizenship projects, field experiences, and community connections.

Contact: http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/grants/mcauliffe

Posted by fordpas at 08:45 AM

April 03, 2006

Assisting At-Risk Youth

Organization: The Home Depot Foundation
Eligibility: Schools and districts
Value: Up to $25,000
The Home Depot Foundation gives cash and materials to help provide young people with safe places to play and learn, leadership programs that teach skills through community engagement, and job readiness training. The Home Depot Foundation focuses its support on programs that serve at-risk youth ages 12 to 18. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000. The foundation gives first priority to organizations that have been invited to apply for a grant. However, the foundation also will consider unsolicited requests that match its eligibility requirements. The foundation will consider only one proposal from the same organization in a 12-month period. Applications are reviewed four times per year and are to be submitted online.

For more information go to: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org.

Posted by fordpas at 09:05 AM

April 01, 2006

BP A+ for Energy Program

Deadline: April 7, 2006

BP's A+ for Energy program gives grants for implementing creative and innovative educational programs to teach students about energy use, alternative and sustainable energy types and sources, and energy conservation.
Maximum Award: $10,000.
Eligibility: all California teachers K-12.

http://www.aplusforenergy.org/

Posted by fordpas at 02:08 PM

ING Unsung Heroes

Organization: ING Group
Eligibility: K-12 teachers
Value: 100 awards of $2,000 each, plus additional prizes.
Deadline: May 1, 2006

ING started the Unsung Heroes awards program in 1995 as a reflection of its commitment to the educational community. The awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering in new methods and techniques that improve student learning. Educators submit applications describing projects they have initiated or would like to create. Their applications are judged on their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to make a positive influence on the children they teach.

Contact: http://www.ing.com/us/about/connect/education/unsungapplication.pdf

Posted by fordpas at 01:21 PM