CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship

For the 2011-12 academic year, CBCF will award 2 scholarships to full-time undergraduate students with a junior standing enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university. The Environmental Studies Scholarship seeks to provide financial awards to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields. Applicants should have a desire to pursue a career in environmental science and embrace Service Master’s core values 

 

Amount
$10,000 for the 2011-12 academic year. CBCF will disburse $5,000 at the beginning of each semester, contingent on maintaining the minimum academic requirements. All scholarships will be electronically transferred to the institution of attendance to be used to cover all education-related expenses.

Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents who have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. The anticipated degree must be in a subject that will lead to an environmental career. The ideal candidate is a student at an accredited institution who plans to complete a four-year degree and seek work in an underserved community. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate understanding and acceptance of ServiceMaster’s core values. Employees or immediate family members of ServiceMaster’s and its brands, CBC Members, staff of CBC Members, the CBC Foundation staff, the CBC Foundation Board of Directors or the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council are not eligible.

Deadline

April 14, 2011

Application Materials 

1. A completed application form
2. A personal statement essay (500-1,000 words) that addresses all four (4) of the topics listed on the application in one cohesive essay
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommendation should come from a community or public service leaders (i.e. church leaders, community leader, volunteer organization). Email addresses will be requested of each recommender
4. Copy of Federal Student Aid Report
5. One (1) page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service and special skills
6. A recent photograph suitable for publication; i.e. a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph
7. Sealed transcripts from all institutions attended to be sent to:

Environmental Studies Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036

University Scholarship Programme Launched to Support Orphans in Kenya

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) September 20, 2011 -- A leading Dubai property developer has joined forces with the Hanne Howard Fund to launch a university scholarship programme aimed at creating learning opportunities for orphans in Lenana, Kenya.

The Hanne Howard Fund was set-up in 2006 to provide housing and education to more than 60 orphaned children, who lost their parents to HIV and AIDS. But as the children grew older and progressed through school, there was no funding available for university education.

But now, The First Group is funding ‘The First Group University Scholarship’ to allow aspiring students to continue their education.

The First Group Joint Chairman Gary Shepherd recently spent time in Lenana and was instantly struck by the good work that was being done.

“When we met Hanne Howard and Ted Horton, we were instantly inspired to help in any way we could,” said Shepherd. “It was very clear that the Hanne Howard Fund was having a profound impact on the lives of so many children, but they needed that extra help to ensure that the students’ potential could be realised.”

Three students will graduate from high school this year, with 16 students set to graduate in 2012. The most successful students will be awarded The First Group University Scholarship to allow them to continue their education for a further three years.

Danny Lubert, The First Group Joint Chairman, added: “We are delighted to launch The First Group University Scholarship Programme and look forward to seeing the students graduate and go on to enjoy great success in their lives and careers.”

“We believe that educated, nourished, nurtured and healthy children are empowered,” said Hanne Howard. “This generous donation from The First Group chairmen Gary Shepherd and Danny Lubert will help to empower the children and present them with their best chance to break the cycle of poverty.”

“We believe that education gives children the necessary tools to make the best choices for their futures,” she added

FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE

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