>
> Gates Millennium Scholars Program Invites Nominations
> for Minority Student Scholarship Recipients
>
> Deadline: February 1, 2001
>
> The Gates Millennium Scholars Program was established in
> 1999 to increase the number of African Americans, American
> Indians/Alaska natives, Asian Pacific Americans, and
> Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing under-
> graduate and graduate degree programs, particularly in the
> fields of mathematics, science, engineering, education, or
> library science. Individuals with academic promise, unmet
> financial need, and demonstrated leadership abilities are
> eligible for renewable awards. To qualify, students must
> be entering a college or university as full-time, degree-
> seeking freshmen in the fall of 2001; students already in
> college or working on second degrees are not eligible. All
> applicants must also meet the eligibility criteria
> established for the federal Pell Grant Program.
>
> Individuals selected as GMS Scholars will receive funds
> in an amount to be determined by financial need and the
> cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the
> 2001-2002 academic year.
>
> Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, and other
> professional educators are invited to nominate students
> for the award. Nomination information and materials are
> available at the program's Web site and may be submitted
> online or via regular mail.
>
> Contact:
> The Gates Millennium Scholars
> Tel: (877) 690-GMSP (4677)
> Email: info@gmsp.org
>
> RFP Link: http://www.gmsp.org/
>
> For additional RFPs in Education, visit:
> http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/education.html
>
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>
> Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Offers William Randolph
> Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
>
> Deadline: March 16, 2001
>
> The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund
> (http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/), a grantmaking program
> of the Aspen Institute (http://www.aspeninstitute.org/),
> offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship in
> conjunction with a summer internship program open to
> members of minority groups based on need and academic
> excellence. Both graduate and undergraduate students are
> eligible for the award. Through the program, the fund seeks
> to introduce a diverse group of students to issues related
> to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations.
> Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities
> to receive academic credit for the program.
>
> The student selected will learn about nonprofit organi-
> zations by reading and analyzing background articles and
> assisting in preparations for the fund's annual conference;
> s/he will also undertake general research and program
> support for the fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.
> The intern must be able to be in residence at the Aspen
> Institute in Washington, D.C. for 10-12 weeks during the
> summer of 2001. A scholarship of between $2,800 and $4,200
> will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational
> level, financial need, and time commitment.
>
> For additional information or to request application
> materials, visit the program's Web site or contact the
> Nonprofit Sector Research Fund.
>
> Contact:
> David Williams
> Senior Program Coordinator
> Nonprofit Sector Research Fund
> The Aspen Institute
> One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 700
> Washington, DC 20036
> Tel: (202) 736-5838
> Fax: (202) 293-0525
> Email: david.williams@aspeninstitute.org
>
> RFP Link:
>
>http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=16318
>
> For additional RFPs in Nonprofit Sector, visit:
> http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/npr-mgt.html
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