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PAID INTERNSHIPS
INROADS has graduated over 24,000 talented youth from Interns to full-time managerial jobs with over 1,000 major companies. For more information contact Carolyn Vermont at (203) 358-0048 X223 or cvermont@inroads.org. Also see flyer for details.
RESC Minority Teacher Recruiting Alliance
Seminar for LEA hiring personnel and school administrators...
Opportunities for LEA HR personnel and school administrators to acquire additional insights and develop strategies that will encourage the hiring and retention of teachers and administrators of color. The workshop is free to LEA HR personnel, school administrators and hiring committee members! To register or for additional details please contact: Laurene Pesce at EDUCATION CONNECTION (860) 567-0863, Ext. 111 or via email at pesce@educationconnection.org.
AAAC SCHOLARSHIPS / RESOURCES & INFORMATION
A college scholarship is a monetary award based on criteria given by the awarding party. It can be given on the basis of academic merit, athletic ability, financial need or other criteria specific to the group giving the award. Educational grants and scholarships are the best kind of financial aid, for one simple reason: it's free money. The African-American Affairs Commission has compiled information to assist you with scholarship resources. Click of the websites or type in the web site address in your browser for detailed information on the scholarships listed in this publication.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS / RESOURCES & INFORMATION
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be sure to click on the links to verify the specific scholarship deadlines.
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Connecticut Colleges and Universities
offering courses in African-American studies
Courses in African-American Studies
Harvard University Announcement No tuition & no student loans
Harvard University announced students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. Students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
Women's Scholarship Program
This program is open to women age 40 and over. Scholarships may be used for any course of study at an accredited public or private school, including a community college, four-year university or technical school. The money, which is payable to the institution, may be used to pay for tuition, fees and books. Graduate students are discouraged from applying. Priority will be given to women in three categories: Those who are raising the children of another family member; those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and who are lacking a retirement benefit and/or health insurance; and those who have been out of the work force for more than 5 years. For detailed information visit AARP.
Success Lasts a Lifetime with Job Corps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining Job Corps, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627 where an operator will provide you with general information about Job Corps, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
Phone: (860) 240-8555 Fax: (860) 240-8444