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Subject: Scholarship Opportunity
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:57:59 -0600
Thread-Topic: Scholarship Opportunity
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From: "John Heiden" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Charles Arokiasamy" <[log in to unmask]>

Sponsor:          Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.

 

SYNOPSIS:  This scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. 

 

Deadline(s):      04/16/2010
Established Date: 10/23/2008
Follow-Up Date:   02/01/2011
Review Date:      01/19/2010

 

Contact:          Anissa Perez, College and Scholarship Specialist                                                   

 

Address:          911 2nd Street, NE
                  Washington, DC 20002     
                  U.S.A.                                
E-mail:           [log in to unmask]
Web Site: http://www.chci.org
Program URL: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Tel:              202-543-1771                 
Fax:              202-546-2143       
Deadline Ind:     Receipt                                               
Deadline Open:    No
                   

 

Award Type(s):    Student Scholarship

 

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
                  U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
                  U.S. Permanent Resident

 

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)

 

Appl Type(s):     Minority Individual
                  Graduate Student
                  Undergraduate Student

 

Target Group(s):  Minority-Hispanics

 

Funding Limit:    $0   SEEBELOW
Duration:         0
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     Non-Profit Organizations

 

Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS                                       

 

CFDA#:                     

 

OBJECTIVES:  The mission of the program is to provide critical financial assistance to increase graduate rates among Latino students in post secondary education.

 

ELIGIBILITY
 Applicants must demonstrate: tull-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested; financial need; consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities; strong writing skills; and U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.

 

FUNDING
 The scholarships provide recipients with a one-time scholarship of: $5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution; or $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution; or $1,000 to attend a community college of AA/AS granting institution. Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. 

 

 

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John F. Heiden

Project Coordinator

 

Center for Hispanic Resources in Rehabilitation (CHRR)

Department of Rehabilitation

The University of Texas - Pan American

1201 W. University Drive

Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

1-877-404-CHRR (2477) toll free

956-318-5353 (office)

956-318-5379 (fax)

 

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