The scholarships, now in their 13th year, are awarded annually and have supported community college, undergraduate, and graduate women in San Diego County pursuing their degrees, conducting research projects, or assisting with additional educational expenses, with an emphasis on STEM fields where women are underrepresented. The fields of study of the scholarship winners in the past have included: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Experimental Psychology. Each recipient receives a $1000 scholarship award.

Eligibility: Female students actively engaged in a degree program in the 2011-2012 academic year may apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must be affiliated with an institute of higher learning in San Diego County. The award can be used for educational expenses including tuition, books, housing, or research.

Scholarship application deadline: February 17, 2012.

http://sdawis.org/programs/scholarshipprogram

The goals of our scholarship program are: to ensure and increase college retention of students with a 3.0 grade point average or higher; guarantee college graduation with an undergraduate technical degree in four-five years; and, to contribute to Hispanic communities by producing role models for future generations, all the while securing the country’s place as the finest technological leader in the world.

In 2011 for the second consecutive year, Great Minds in STEM awarded educational grants to over 100 STEM students. Since our inception, the HENAAC Scholars Program has experienced tremendous growth awarding over $1.5 million dollars in educational grants to over 850 STEM students. These awards are made possible through the continued generous support of our outstanding scholarship partners including the Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Shaw Industries Group, Cummins, NAVSEA, Verizon, Rockwell Collins and The Dow Chemical Company. Great Minds in STEM also awards monetary grants through our HENAAC Conference Travel Grants Program, the HENAAC College Bowl and our Technical Papers and Poster Competition. For more information on these programs, please visit our website at: www.greatmindsinstem.org.

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be full time college STEM students active in the Hispanic community with an overall grade point average of at least a 3.0. Scholarships are presented at the annual HENAAC Conference during our Student Leadership Dinner. In addition to their scholarship, recipients will receive financial support to travel and attend the Conference where they will meet their scholarship sponsor and be able to participate in a number of rewarding networking activities. This year’s Conference will take place on October 11-13, 2012 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Additional HENAAC Conference information can be found on our website.

I would like to ask that you encourage any qualifying students to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity. For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of the scholarship application which can also be duplicated or downloaded from our website. The postmark deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 30, 2012. If additional information is needed, I can be reached at (323) 262-0997, extension 300 or kbbarrera@greatmindsinstem.org.

2012 HENAAC Scholars Application

HELM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Helm Family Scholarship is open to students who:
• Are entering their junior or senior year at San Diego State University.
• Have declared a major in mathematics or a scientific field such as, but not limited to, biology, computer science, chemistry, engineering, physics, etc.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Have demonstrated financial need.
• Special consideration will be given to students who are employed or have participated in extra‐curricular activities or community service.

REUBEN H. FLEET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship is open to students who:
• Are currently enrolled at a university in San Diego County pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or math.
• Have completed 54 semester units or 72 quarter units.
• Have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

TOM CHAPMAN CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
The Tom Chapman Civil Engineering Scholarship is open to students who:
• Are currently attending San Diego State University.
• Will declare or have already declared a major in civil engineering.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (high school GPAs are unweighted).
• Are actively involved in serving the community as demonstrated by extra‐curricular activities, community and church service, and/or work experience.
• Are United States citizens.
• Have demonstrated financial need.
• Special consideration will be given to students focusing on construction materials and/or geo‐technical coursework.

If you know students who may be interested in any of these opportunities, please direct them to the San Diego Foundation’s website at:

www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships

Please note that interested students must apply for a user account no later than Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 5 pm and must submit all application materials no later than Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5 pm. If they have any questions, they can contact the San Diego Foundation by phone at 619-235-2300 or by email at scholarships@sdfoundation.org

The prestigious Buick Achievers Scholarship has expanded eligibility to include current college undergraduates as well as high school seniors.

This scholarship, funded by the GM Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but who may not have the financial means to attend college.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award:

Up to $25,000 per year
for 100 students

– AND –

$2,000 one-time awards
for 1,000 students

We encourage students to apply who…
 Are high school seniors or current college undergraduates enrolling for full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the 2012-13 academic year.
 Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology, or select Design and Business-related programs.
 Have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.

We need your help spreading the word to deserving students. Please pass this information on to members of your organization and have them announce the program to potential applicants. More details about the scholarship program, eligibility rules, and selection criteria can be found at www.buickachievers.com . A pdf is available for download and printing at www.buickachievers.com/flier. Also, attached is a press release you may use to announce the program.

Don’t wait! The program closes February 29, 2012.

Scholarships: Up to twenty $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to California college and university students studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.

Application Submission Period: December 5, 2011 – February 6, 2012.

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors (U.S. Citizens only) attending California Space Grant affiliates.

Application Announcement and Instructions: Click here.

Online Application: Read the announcement first and then click here to apply.

Final Report Guidelines (if you are selected, what you will need to turn in after you complete your project): Click here.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Tehseen Lazzouni at tlazzouni@ucsd.edu.

We have a few opportunities for SDSU MEP/MSP students to gain paid research experience (spring and summer 12) and to share that experience with pre-college students (outreach).

1. Spring 12 Research and Outreach – at SDSU
a. Undergraduate Students gain research experience in faculty labs at SDSU
b. Earn $1500 Stipend
c. Undergraduate Students outreach to middle and high school students exposing them to the projects they are working on
d. Participate on vertical mentoring teams being mentored by graduate students and faculty and providing mentoring to pre-college students
research&outreach – at SDSU ERC

2. Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) – at University of Washington
a. SDSU Undergraduate Students conduct research over 10 weeks
b. Earn $5000 stipend
c. Live on campus at University of Washington in the summer
d. One MEP/MSP student from SDSU will be selected for this program (must apply using the REU application attached)
reuapplication UW – for SDSU students
e. Non-MEP/MSP students and/or all other students may apply for this program via the UW ERC website http://www.csne-erc.org/content/research-experience-undergraduates-reu

If you are interested in either of these opportunities please complete the appropriate application by the specified deadline. A student may apply for both opportunities.

For more questions, please contact Theresa Garcia, see Staff page for contact info.

Each year we award $1000 scholarships to women pursuing degrees in the STEM fields in San Diego County. AWIS San Diego scholarship recipients are not only achieving academic success, they are also involved in community outreach programs related to their fields of study, and AWIS San Diego is proud to support them in their pursuit of a scientific career.

Please note that this year we are moving to an online application process. The scholarship application may be downloaded by visiting “www.awissd.org” and following the “Programs” link, followed by the “Scholarship Program” link, or by visiting http://awissd.org/programs/scholarshipprogram.

We have also included a powerpoint slide that can be added to lectures.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will inaugurate a new Fulbright award in academic year 2012-13. The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will provide opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad.

The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will allow fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships will be offered in the following countries:
* Bangladesh
* Dominican Republic
* Guatemala
* Haiti
* Ivory Coast
* Jamaica
* Mongolia
* Nepal
* Nigeria
* Thailand
* Tunisia

Embassies, Fulbright Commissions (where applicable), and host country governments will coordinate appropriate professional placements for candidates in public policy areas including, but not limited to, public health, education, agriculture, justice, energy, environment, public finance, economic development, information technology, and communications.

The goal of these assignments is to build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. The U.S. Embassy, with the Fulbright Commission (where applicable), will provide administrative support and oversight during the Fellow’s program.
Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in a capacity similar to a “special assistant” for a senior level official. Successful applicants must have a strong service orientation, flexibility and resourcefulness, outstanding organizational skills, a wide range of competencies including strong writing, communication and IT skills, and an ability to work behind the scenes in a supportive role. Fellows may be responsible for activities such as policy and budget development and analysis; program monitoring and evaluation; drafting speeches, talking points, and correspondence; record keeping and note taking; and general project management. Fellows will have the opportunity to use their subject area expertise, language fluency, and other skills, such as IT proficiency, during the program to support the achievement of host institution goals. Responsibilities will be finalized after the placement is made. Participants will also be expected to carry out an academic component, such as an independent research project or related coursework. Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will spend approximately 32 hours per week in their professional assignment and 8 hours per week pursuing a related academic project.

MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, or first-generation college
students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech’s programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA

of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech’s research areas.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program.
An additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online Applications are due January 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu

AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Caltech’s Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens

or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.

Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu