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2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship

2015 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship

 The Payne Program is designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development as USAID Foreign Service Officers.  The Payne Fellowship Program provides benefits valued at up to $90,000 over two years toward a two-year master's degree, arranges internships in Washington D.C. and at USAID missions overseas, and provides professional development and support activities.  Fellows who successfully complete the program become USAID Foreign Service Officers. The application deadline is January 20, 2015.

2014 ILACHE Scholarship Winners

We thank the students who applied for the ILACHE scholarship and want to congratulate this  winners of the 2014 ILACHE Scholarship, Melissa Morales and Gabriela Guaderrama.  We wish all of the applicants much success as they pursue their college degrees.  Melissa and Gabriela will be recognized at the ILACHE Conference at Northeastern Illinois University on Friday, April 24, 2015. Please follow us on social media for information about other scholarships and special opportunities. 

  

Melissa Morales

Melissa Morales is a third year student at the University of Illinois Chicago pursuing a major in Biological Sciences and Pre-Med.  She graduated from Lane Tech H.S. in Chicago.  She is committed to raising awareness about health issues in the Latino community.  Her commitment to education and community is evidences by her volunteer work at Fiesta del Sol where she contributed in a team effort to raise awareness about Diabetes. Additionally, she is an active member of the Health Oriented Latino Association at UIC and volunteers at the Illinois Advocate Masonic Medical Center and at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children Hospital. 

Gabriela Guaderrama

Gabriela Guaderrama attended J. Sterling Morton East High School – Cicero, IL and intends to enroll at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  While she is currently undecided about the program of study that she will pursue, Gabriela is strongly considering a degree in Natural Resource Sciences. Her interest in the natural sciences was ignited by volunteer work in efforts of conservation of wild life and natural resources at the Brookfield Zoo.  At the Brookfield Zoo, Gabriela was charged with engaging young children and families in activities and discussions about conserving endangered species, valuing the natural world, and boycotting products containing palm oil.  Additionally, she volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House.

 

 SCHOLARSHIP JUDGES* & VOLUNTEERS

-       Maria Luna-Duarte, Northeastern Illinois a University *
-       Tanya Cabrera, Illinois Institute of Technology *
-       Angela Crawford, The Resurrection Project
-       Jason Venegas, Chicago Police Department
-       Maria Bucio, The Resurrection Project *

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) Scholarship

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF)

is now accepting applications for 2014 undergraduate scholarship 

 

Hurry! Deadline is October 24, 2014.

 

More Information

Save the Date: ILACHE Conference, Friday, April 24, 2015

 

Save the Date 

ILACHE Conference

Friday, April 24, 2015  

 

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 N. St. Louis

Chicago, IL 60625

 

www.ilache.com

HSF Scholarships Application Period September 1 to December 15, 2014

Description

HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to:

• Graduating High School Seniors
• Community College Students
• Community College Transfer Students
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students

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Awards

Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired) or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2014-2015 academic year
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2014. DACA applicants must submit household income information.
• Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
• Upload a photograph (headshot) of yourself for your profile. *Please upload a maximum photo size of 3MB in JPG or PNG format

- See more at: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships#sthash.V0xM22Rq.dpuf

Description

HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to:

• Graduating High School Seniors
• Community College Students
• Community College Transfer Students
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students

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Awards

Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.

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Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired) or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2014-2015 academic year
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2014. DACA applicants must submit household income information.
• Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
• Upload a photograph (headshot) of yourself for your profile. *Please upload a maximum photo size of 3MB in JPG or PNG format

- See more at: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships#sthash.V0xM22Rq.dpuf

Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline

Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline

 

Saturday, August 9, 2014 8:45-3:15PM

 

Hello Chicago Recent Graduate and Incoming Freshman!

Below and attached is information for the upcoming CHICAGO TRANSITION MEETUP 2014!  

This event is totally FREE, FUN, and BENEFICIAL for incoming freshman across the city.  

We are Equipping Chicago freshman with relationships and resources for thriving in that first year!

 

DON'T TAKE YOUR COLLEGE JOURNEY ALONE!

Please RSVP/register by Monday, August 4 at 12 noon!  Thanks and see you soon!

http://ctmisu2014.wix.com/ctmisu2014

You should be receiving a raffle ticket for a giveaway in the mail very soon!

Be one of the first 20 students to RSVP/register AND like us on FACEBOOK OR follow us onTWITTER to enter a drawing for a FREE gift card!

Yours truly,

WE MOVED…Please note our new office address!

Teneisha Huley
TEACH Program Coordinator
Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline™ Programs & Partnerships
Illinois State University, College of Education
2934 W. Lake St., 3rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60612

Cell: (309) 530-4196

Office: 773-522-1780
Fax: 773-522-1787
Website: http://teacherpipeline.illinoisstate.edu/