If you qualify for this you should totally apply!
Holly

Western New York Prosperity Scholarship


ATTENTION: We have extended the deadline for the 2010-11 Application. Applications are now due on April 1st, 2010

Attention Students:

 Are you interested in and committed to the Western New York community?

 Are you a sophomore or junior level undergraduate student in:

o School of Engineering and Applied Sciences;

o School of Management’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program;

o School of Medicine’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences or

o School of Medicine’s Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

 Are you a graduate or professional student in:

 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

 School of Management’s MBA program

 School of Medicine’s MS program in Biotechnology

 Are you considering or preparing for a career that furthers the economic revitalization of the Western New York region?

The WNY Prosperity Scholarship is accepting applicants for the Academic Year of 2010-11. This 12-month scholarship program assists undergraduate students at the junior level and above as well as graduate/professional students in actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth in the Western New York region. Applicants must have financial need as demonstrated by needs analysis through submission of a 2010-11 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. US citizenship or permanent residence is required for this financial need calculation


Benefits of WNY Prosperity Scholars are:

• Financial Assistance;

• The chance to help industries, businesses, or organizations committed to job growth and sustainability of the WNY economy through a credit bearing paid Summer internship (internships must be procured by each individual student);

• An opportunity to network with others and develop a greater understanding of the WNY Economy, its needs and its potential for growth

Those interested are encouraged to visit our website at http://wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu/ to learn more and to print out an application. Applications are due in 562 Capen Hall by April 1st, 2010.

Fellowship Program for Science and Engineering Students - ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship

DEADLINE: February 15th

Send resume to LOFT@hispanicheritage.org<mailto:FreddieMac@hispanicheritage.org> . MUST note ExxonMobil LOFT Fellows in subject line.

ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest companies and America's leading oil & gas corporation, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create one of the most distinguished fellowships in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF's LOFT program, ExxonMobil looks to nurture motivated undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top quality company by participating
in their world class mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with one of ExxonMobil engineers/scientists to learn how their knowledge is applied in a corporate setting.



Fellowship components:



1. Five 1-hour meetings with mentor (virtual or in person)
2. Participation in the Harvard-certified ExxonMobil mentee program
(on-line), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to the culture and
vast career opportunities in the company
3. Educational grant
4. The possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions
(internship/full time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship
5. This opportunity is open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors,
seniors and graduate students with declared primary majors in:

* Environmental Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Computer Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Chemical Engineering
* Petroleum Engineering
* Materials Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Material Sciences
* Civil Engineering
* Mathematics
* Chemistry
* Geology
* Physics

Requirements:

* Be a current sophomore, junior or senior in a 4 year
college/university
* Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
* Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher U.S. residency or citizenship

Opportunities available through the LOFT program are for Hispanic students only. Others interested should contact the company's website directly.



This message was sent from Latinos on Fast Track to mercado@buffalo.edu. It was sent from: Hispanic Heritage Foundation, 1775 Whiele Ave Suite 400,Reston , VA 20190.

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

Are you a Masters or Ph.D student? Did you see the Facebook Fellowship?
Facebook Fellowship
(Open to international candidates)
For Masters and Ph.D students

http://www.facebook.com/careers/fellowship.php

Eligibility Criteria
· Full-time Ph.D. students in topical areas represented by these fellowships who are currently involved in on-going research.
· Students must be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Architecture, or a related area.
· Students must be enrolled during the academic year that the Fellowship is awarded.
· Students must be nominated by a faculty member.
Best,
Holly

Considering a career in Finance or I-banking?
Are you interested in pursuing a career in finance or investment banking?

Learn more about this fantastic opportunity!

SEO has scheduled information sessions on campus (10/20 and 10/21)

SEO offers challenging summer internships to talented undergraduate students of color (Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) in top Investment Banks on Wall Street, global Fortune 500 companies and leading Corporate Law Firms. Some of our partners include Goldman Sachs, IBM, Teach for America, Morgan Stanley and Johnson & Johnson to name a few. 80% of SEO interns receive full-time job offers at the end of the summer from SEO partner firms. We offer internships in the following industries:

Accounting
Asset Management
Corporate Law
Global Corporate Leadership [ Fortune 500 Companies]
Information Technology
Investment Banking / Sales & Trading / Research
Philanthropy


Julio Nicolas Bueno
Campus Recruiter Career Program
jbueno@seo-usa.org 646.435.9558
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity www.seo-usa.org/
55 Exchange Place, New York, NY 1005

Scholarship for Engineers! ($5000.00 scholarship). Learn more at: http://www.kellyengineering.us/web/us/ker/en/pages/scholarships.html

$500 “Tell Your Story” Tuition Contests
There are two contests available. Enter one or both.

Contest #1: Vacation Story Contest
Use SceneStudio Online to create a multimedia presentation that “tells us your story,”
describing a vacation, day trip or a family event. This contest is not about how grand
your vacation was, but rather, how well you tell your story.
Eligibility
This contest is open to any person attending a graduate or undergraduate college
or university for the fall semester of 2009 in the United States.

Contest #2: Video Resume Contest
Use SceneStudio Online to create a multimedia resume that “tells your story,” to a
prospective employer. This contest is not about how qualified you are, but rather, how
well you present your capabilities & accomplishments.
Eligibility
This contest is open to any person attending, or 1-year removed from graduation,
of a graduate or undergraduate college or university for the fall semester of 2009
in the United States.

Judging Criteria
Presentations will be judged on the following criteria:
• Total unique website traffic to your presentation on the SceneStudio Share page
between July 25 and August 7, 2009. (1/3 of score).
• Production quality of the presentation (1/3 of score)
• Creativity of the presentation (1/3 of score)

Important Dates
• Submission Deadline is midnight (EST) on July 24, 2009. If your presentation is
modified after this date it is not eligible to be judged.
• The winning entry will be posted to the SceneStudio Online fan page on facebook
at 9am EST on August 21, 2009 and the winner will be contacted at the email
address used to submit their entry.

Making Your Presentation
SceneStudio Online provides personal and business templates used to develop
presentations and we encourage you to use any template that provides the means to
produce a professional and creative presentation.

Contest Announcement
How to Submit Your Presentation
When your presentation is ready to be submitted follow these steps:
1) From the Presentation Manager page click VIEW
2) From the Share page click SEND TO A FRIEND
3) Send us your presentation to: contest@SceneStudioOnline.com. There is a field to
enter your email address, which is the one we’ll use to contact you, so please make sure it
is a valid email address.

Contest Announcement
“Tell Your Story” Contest Official Rules
1. To enter RidgeLogic Development’s "Tell Your Story" contest visit www.SceneStudioOnline.com to create a
user account. Then develop a multimedia presentation that meets the judging criteria and submission
guidelines found in the official contest announcement document. Contest submissions become the sole
property of RidgeLogic Development ("Sponsor") and will not be acknowledged or returned. Any form of entry
other than those described herein is void. Sponsor and their agents are not responsible for incorrect, lost, late,
or misdirected entries. Sponsor and their agents are not responsible for computer system or phone line errors,
software/hardware malfunctions, or other errors, failures, or delays in transmission that are human, mechanical
or technical in nature, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to entrant's or any other
person's computer related to or resulting from downloading or entering any part of this contest. Online entries
will be deemed to have been submitted by the Authorized Account Holder of the e-mail address submitted at
time of entry. "Authorized Account Holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail
address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (such as a business or
educational institution) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the
submitted e-mail address. In the event of a dispute over the ownership of an e-mail address, the Authorized
Account Holder of the designated e-mail address will be considered the potential winner of any prize. This
contest shall be governed by New York law. By entering, participating or accepting any prize in this contest, you
agree that New York courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute or litigation arising from or relating
to this contest and that venue shall be only in Buffalo, New York.
2. Contest is open to legal residents of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico), age 17 or older who are in
college, or will be enrolled in college within six months of presentation submission. Employees of Sponsor,
their affiliates, subsidiaries, dealers, distributors, retailers, advertising and production agencies, and their
immediate families and residents of their households are not eligible. Anyone who attempts to defraud or in
any way tamper with the contests will be deemed ineligible, and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void outside the United States of America, and where
prohibited or restricted by law.
3. Prizes and prize value: One (1) Grand Prize: $500 College Tuition Scholarship of $500 USD. Prize will be
issued in check form and made payable to the college or university and sent directly to the college or university
in which the winner is enrolled OR winner can accept $500 USD in cash in place of the college tuition
scholarship prize. In order to be eligible to receive the Grand Prize, the potential winner or potential winner's
designee must provide proof of actual enrollment in a degree accredited college or university and permit and
authorize such college or university to provide Sponsor with verification and confirmation of enrollment. Winner
must show proof within three months of award announcement or the $500 USD cash or prize will be forfeited in
its entirety. Total value of prize: $500 USD maximum. Prizes awarded to parents or guardians, if the winner is
a minor, may only be used towards their child's educational costs at such college or university. By accepting
any prize, the winner agrees (and will certify in the Liability/Publicity Release referred to below) that he or she is
solely responsible for any affect accepting such a prize may have on scholarship eligibility or other
consequences of accepting such a prize. Prize is transferable to another person that is a resident of the U.S.
or Canada (excluding Puerto Rico and Quebec), that the winner designates in writing and meets the proof
requirement previously stated above.
4. One potential winner will be selected from all eligible entries received, in a judged competition by Sponsor and
whose decisions are final. The Sponsor will attempt to contact the potential winner by mail, phone or email and
the potential winner must respond within 14 days following notification attempt or an alternate potential winner
will be selected. The potential winner will be required to complete an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity
Release, which must be returned within 14 days or an alternate potential winner will be selected. Any prize
notification letter or affidavit or other documents described in these Official Rules that are returned as
undeliverable or any failure to comply with these Official Rules, will result in a forfeiture of eligibility to win any
prize. If the potential Grand Prize winner is a minor, a parent or legal guardian will be required to execute the
Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release on behalf of said minor for the Grand Prize to be awarded.
Taxes are the winner's responsibility. Prize acceptance and execution of the Liability/Publicity Release
constitutes permission (except where prohibited) to use winner's name and likeness for publicity purposes
without additional compensation. Sponsor, its directors, officers, employees and their agents are not liable in
any way for any winner's acceptance or use of a prize. For the name of the Grand Prize winner, visit the
SceneStudio Online facebook fan page on or after the date of announcement.
5. By entering, participating or accepting any prize, you agree that Sponsor has the sole right to decide all matters
and disputes arising from this contest and that no promotional agents or affiliates will be held liable for any
element of the contests administration. The contests administration and prize is the sole responsibility of the
Sponsor. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and that all decisions of Sponsor
on all matters relating to this contest are final. Winners release Sponsor, their directors, officers, employees,
and agents from any and all claims, liability, loss or damage, including any third party claims, arising from or
relating to, in whole or in part, this contests, including entry and participation in this contests and acceptance,
possession, use or misuse of a prize. You further agree that in the event of any third party claims, damages,
losses or injuries, arising from or relating to this contests arising from their entry, participation or acceptance of
any prize, you indemnify Sponsor, its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all such claims,
including reasonable attorneys' fees related thereto.

2010 Soros Fellowship"The Fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. The recipients are chosen on a nationally competitive basis. Thirty Fellowships will be awarded each year. Who is eligible to become a Fellow? A New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien, i.e., holds a Green Card; or, (2) has been naturalized as a US citizen, or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. The Program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the United States, but is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the United States as their principal residence and focus of national identity. The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study."
http://pdsoros.org/faq/#question2

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

WNY Prosperity Scholarship

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN
EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 1!

The University at Buffalo is pleased to announce a new scholarship program that can award eligible students with unmet financial need a one year scholarship award up to $25,000!

Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements for Undergraduate Students:
● Must be at least junior-level at the commencement of the scholarship period;
● Must be a registered full-time undergraduate student;
● Must be in an approved major in any of the programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences or in the School of Management, or in the approved major of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences;
● Must have financial need as demonstrated by needs analysis through submission of a 2009-10 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form;
● Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above;
● Must participate in a credit-bearing summer internship and complete 300 hours of internship work in the eight-county Western New York region1; and
● Must submit a WNY Prosperity Scholarship Application by May 1, 2009.
1An eight county definition of the Western New York region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara, and Wyoming.

INTERESTED?! Review details online at: http://wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu/
Submit your scholarship application and FAFSA no later than May 1.

Note: this scholarship is intended for civic-minded students committed to the Western New York1 community. Scholarship applicants will be asked to describe how their educational, civic, and professional plans will contribute directly to the economic growth and prosperity of the region and to express intent to work at some point in Western New York, thereby actively contributing to the region’s future.

Questions? Please see the FAQ online and then contact Kerry Collins-Gross as necessary.

Kerry Collins-Gross, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education UB Engineering 410 Bonner Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 (716) 645-2774 collinsk@buffalo.edu www.eng.buffalo.edu/

Best, Holly M. Justice, Engineering Career Counselor

MICROSOFT
College Scholarship Program for the 2009-2010 School Year

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx

Program Overview Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.
Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2009–2010 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2009.


At Microsoft, we want to encourage students from groups currently under-represented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. While all candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, under-represented minority students or students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the following groups under-represented in the software field: African American, Hispanic or Native American. Microsoft will review all applications and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership and financial need. We will target announcing scholarship recipients by March 20, 2009.
What are the provisions of the award? Scholarships are awarded, full or partial amounts, to recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year. Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions. Funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient's bursar bill. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to apply for, and complete if offered, a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found. What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
What is required to apply? A completed application includes five items: your résumé, transcript, essay questions, letter of referral, and confirmation of your online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. All items must be mailed to the address below and postmarked by February 1, 2009 to receive full consideration. An application is considered ineligible if all parts are not received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all pieces are received by Microsoft by the deadline.
Résumé - Enclose a copy of your résumé that includes your e-mail address, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected graduation date.
Transcript - Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript.
Essay Questions - Use one page to answer all four of the following essay questions (not one page per question).
· Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
· Describe the toughest technical problem you've worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was team-based, and the final outcome.
· Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.
· Describe how you are currently funding your college education.

Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional) - Please note your gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you would like that information to be considered with your application.

Letter of referral - Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic advisor who knows your work.

Confirmation of Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program - Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/college for a summer internship and print out a confirmation page showing you have done so. This printed confirmation must be included in your mailed application materials.

Please send your completed application postmarked by February 1 2009 to: Microsoft Scholarship Program Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-8303

Good Luck!
Holly M. Justice - Engineering Career Counselor