National Security Agency Gifted and Talented Program

This information came from our local high school:

National Security Agency Gifted and Talented Program

I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with information on a new program available for high school seniors. The National Security Agency initiated the Gifted and Talented program last year in 2011 for high school seniors specifically in fields of study in the categories of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). You'll find below, the programs description taken directly from our website: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/high_school/stem.shtml

Students interested in the Gifted and Talented program should apply online at www.nsa.gov/careers, select Job Search/Apply Online and key word search for Gifted and Talented program.
I am eager to partner with you, as your assistants will significantly increase the number of applicants we receive and further develop this program. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Nicki Carpenter, National Security Agency, Office of Student Programs 1-866-NSA-HIRE sncapre@nsa.com

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$20,000 is alot of Dough! Culinary Scholarships . . . .

These are a variety of scholarships advertised on the Food Network.  Some are state specific but only an essay is required!  The Great Food Truck Contest is awarding $20,000!

http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard/friends.pdf

http://www.foodnetwork.com/great-food-truck-scholarship-contest-enter/package/index.html?vty=/scholarship

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Summer Internships . . .

Students benefit from all different types of work experiences - either paid or unpaid - and it's never to early to start planning and brainstorming about next summer.

This is a good article by Derrick Dortch about internships . . . read it and be motivated to think now about how you will spend your summer!

A few thoughts . . .

--ask your teachers, parents and other adults for ideas
--think about what kind of job you'd like to try and contact employers directly
--every major government agency has student internship opportunities but you have to apply early
--non profit organizations are another place to look
--tell people that you are on the look for a summer internship! Market yourself!

Do you have any other ideas of places to look?

Happy Fall and Happy Searching!

Maria

P.S.  Sorry about the scanning quality.  Can't seem to find the link to the Post article.  But Mr. Dortch is a prolific writer about federal employment and career counseling.  Spend some time reading his material . . .it's worth the time!

A few other good searches here, and  here!

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Couple earns $100,000 in scholarship money . . .

I read an inspiring book this summer about a couple that graduated from Harvard with no debt and earned $100,000 in scholarship money! They have a great story and have written other books on college admission, essay writing, and more! 

There's also a link for parents with very helpful information.




Sign up at SuperCollege.com and get started today!

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Over 20 Scholarship Descriptions . . could one be for you?

This loooong list of scholarships came from Homeschooling Hub.

This site contains lots of valuable information for homeschoolers and traditional students alike.  While some of the dates have passed, these types of scholarships are usually offered from year to year.  Read up on previous winners and eligibility requirements.

In the days ahead, I will be scouring the web for other sources of scholarship information.  Remember to keep reading and take note of the deadlines!



College JumpStart Scholarship For students in grades 10 - 12, as well as college students. Based on a 250 word essay. First prize - $1,500, second - $750, third - $250. They run it twice/year with deadlines of Oct 17 and April 15. Application is online at: 

Samsung Scholarship Competition
This is for a $1,000 scholarship. High school students may apply by writing
an essay of 300 words or less on this topic: *Is technology critical to a
live presentation? Or is technology just a crutch? *Submission deadline is
April 30. For more info and to apply go here:
 
Nordstrom Scholarship ProgramThis is for high school juniors. Applicants must have community/volunteer service and financial need. The scholarship is for $10,000 paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of the student’s choice. The application is due in mid May. Students from these states are
eligible to apply: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Selection is based on academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, community/volunteer activities, financial and employment history. 


Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Gives 100 scholarships to high school seniors for $25,000 renewable for 4 years. Based on academics, need, community service, work experience, and science, math, or engineering major (some business majors as well). Application deadline at the end of March. Online application here: www.buickachievers.com/questions_and_answers/
Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship - $1,000
The U.S. Dept of Treasury and the U.S. Dept of Education have put together a 40 question online test of financial savvy for high school students. It’s called the National Capability Financial Challenge. The test is available to take online from early March until early April. Teachers must sign up their students and get a code for them at www.challenge.treas.gov To learn about finance before taking the test here is what they offer: “Educators can download the Dept. of the Treasury's Educator Toolkit and teachers and parents are also encouraged to visit schwabmoneywise.com for details about the scholarship awards and additional tips, tools and resources for teaching the ABCs of personal finance.” Twenty five scholarships will be awarded.
Here are a couple of web sites that have info: www.schwabmoneywise.com www.businesswire.com/news
NDIA Michigan Chapter Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship ProgramThey award scholarships of up to $2,500 for competitive students currently or planning to pursue STEM related disciplines. Available to high school seniors and college students who are Michigan residents attending a Michigan college/university. Applications are due in mid May.
For full info and an application: http://www.ndia-mich.org/pdfs/scholarship_application.pdf

Civil War Buffs - a scholarship challenge for youThis is an online Civil War test competition for ages 13 - 19.  It doesn't matter what your college major will be; no requirement that it be history.  Register at http://www.history.com/interactives/national-civil-war-student-challenge and take the test, consisting of 50 difficult multiple choice questions, in early April.  The top prize is a $15,000 college scholarship. There are also $7,500, $5,000, and $1,000 scholarships.  The test will be timed, with bonuses for completing it quickly.  The 30 top test scorers move on to the next level to compete for scholarships. The finals level is a 90 minute test with a combination of matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, graphic completions, and short essay questions. There are some study materials on the web site.

AFSA Scholarship programSeniors, give this scholarship a shot - not need based, or any GPA or test score requirements.
Read an essay about fire sprinklers and answer 10 questions about it. For every one you get right your name gets tossed into the hat for a scholarship drawing. Ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline to enter is in early April. Sponsored by the American Fire Sprinklers Association. Go here to try it: www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship This one is for low income high school juniors - family income less than $60,000. It opens for entries in February. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship

Michigan Competitive Scholarship
For Michigan residents attending Michigan colleges. Awards $600/yr, renewable until student has received his/her bachelors degree. Apply after graduating from high school. Can be used at both community colleges and universities.
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-38193_39939-6189--,00.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship

If you are ambitious, determined, and respect your community you could win one of these scholarships.   Scholarship amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000!
Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information on application deadline or to apply.


National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Foundation Scholarship

NFAA is offering several scholarships for students who are interested in dance, film & video, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, voice, or writing. There is a $25 application fee if you register early, in the summer, and it goes up to $35 for fall registration.  Go to http://www.youngarts.org/parents for more information.

Voice of Democracy

Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on the current years patriotic theme. Students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $30,000.  The application deadline is Nov 1st.  Go here  for more information and application deadline.


VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship
If you are between the ages of 16-18 and you're a son, daughter, granddaughter or grandson of a military veteran or those currently in uniform, then you are eligible for one of the three national scholarships ranging up to $10,000!   Application, deadlines and further details are available at www.vfw.org


Horatio Alger Scholarship Application

The $20,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship is given to students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance, strength of character, financial need, and a good academic record. To apply you must have critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family) and a GPA of at least 2.0. They want to see community activities and a commitment to use your college degree in service to others, as well as demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.  They award 104 of these scholarships each year.  National Scholars also receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC in the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference.  For more information and for an application, go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Centralis Scholarships

Central Michigan University hosts an annual Centralis Scholarship Competition. If you plant to attend CMU and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, you are encouraged to compete. If you would like more information, call 1-888-5366.


SAE Engineering Scholarships

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Engineering? If so, then this scholarship is for you!   To get an application, go to http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/.


Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
For students in grades 5 - 12 who are involved in community service.  The award is for $1,000 at the state level, and $5,000 at the national level.  Apply online in the fall -- the deadline is November 1st.  Go here for more info and to apply: www.prudential.com/spirit 


Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship
DAR Scholarship Committee is awarding scholarships to students who are interested in Nursing, Medical Sciences, Political Science, History, Government and Economics.   Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must plan to attend a college in the U.S.   To find out if you would be eligible for one of these many scholarship opportunities, go to www.dar.org and click on the Scholarships button.


The Sam Walton Community ScholarshipA $3,000 college scholarship available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Deadline January.  http://www.act.org/walmart/community/


Bethel College Scholarships
Freshman Academic Scholarships

All students who submit a completed application for admission by March 10 are assured consideration for a freshman academic scholarship, regardless of need. Awards are based upon strong academic and personal records of accomplishment.

•• Annual award amounts range from $2,500 up to full tuition

Dr. Billy Kirk Leadership Award

The goal of this award is to assist minority students in their pursuit of a private, Christian liberal arts education at Bethel.

•• Annual award amounts range from $2,000 to full tuition.

•• Awards are based on the student's academic record, essays, extracurricular involvement and financial need.

Church Matching Scholarship

A dollar for dollar match of a scholarship provided to you by your church. Award value is $1,000 per year for on-campus students, and $250 per year for off-campus students.

Missionary Church Pastor Grant

Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of full-time Missionary Church pastors or missionaries. Annual award is equal to 1/3 tuition and is renewable.

Christian Workers Grant

Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of pastors or missionaries from other denominations. Award amount is up to $2,000 per year, based upon financial need.

Pannabecker Scholarship

Awarded to freshmen and transfer students declaring a major in the fields of Christian Ministry, Youth Ministry, Biblical Literature, or International Studies-Missions. Award value varies and is renewable.

Family Grant

Awarded when two or more family members are attending Bethel on a full-time basis. Annual award value is $1,000 per student per year.

Fine Arts and Theatre Arts Audition Awards

•• Based on outstanding performance or achievement in music or theatre.

•• Award amounts vary based on talent assessed by the faculty.

•• Auditions should be scheduled by March 10 to be assured consideration.

Athletics

•• Awards based on talent, as assessed by individual coaches, are available for each sport.

•• Co-ed cheer leading also has talent-based awards available.

•• Student athletes are considered for all Bethel College scholarships and need-based awards (see above).

Contact the office of admission for more information about these awards and other options for financial assistance.

To get more information about the admission process, campus visits, etc., visit  www.bethelcollege.edu/admission/undergrad.php or call 800.422.4101.

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes ScholarshipThe application for this $20,000 scholarship is due in early January. Three short answer essays are required, as well as two recommendations. They are looking for good athletes, with high grades, and especially with demonstrated community involvement through volunteering. An athlete from any sport, whether a high school team, or a community based team, is eligible.
“The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors high school athletes for demonstrating academic excellence as well as flexing their hearts on their sports team and in their communities. So, we're celebrating YOU - not just because you scored the winning touchdown or goal - but because you've used sports to become a strong leader and volunteer in your community.”
www.dosomething.org/footlocker

Merit based full ride scholarships for high achieving students
(from author of the Hub)

My daughter wanted to find a full ride academic scholarship for college. We found it difficult to ferret out the best merit based scholarships and we were surprised to find that many required applications as early as October of the senior year in high school. Not knowing this, we had already missed many of the deadlines by the time we found the scholarships during her senior year. This section of the web site contains the info we discovered, which is posted so others won't have to spend all the time researching that we did. I'm starting with three and I'll keep writing them up and adding them until they are all online, so check back weekly for new additions. If you know of a scholarship that should be listed here, please send the name of the scholarship and the web site address to our web master at ???. We will do a write up and add it to the list. All of these scholarships are extremely competitive and are solely merit based. Only super star students need apply. FYI - my daughter got a full tuition scholarship, and several smaller scholarships to cover room, board, and books.

Indiana University
The Wells Scholars Program - “Accredited high schools in Indiana and selected high schools from other states are invited to nominate up to two students from the senior class for the Wells Scholarship.

Schools are encouraged to nominate students who have shown exceptional qualities of character and leadership, have been significantly involved in extracurricular activities, have demonstrated a concern for their community, and have excelled in terms of class rank, grade point average, and performance on standardized tests. In the past, successful nominees have typically ranked in the top 5% of their class, have compiled a GPA of 3.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have scored 1350 or higher on the combined SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics tests or 31 (composite) or higher on the ACT, and have shown a pattern of serious commitment to one or more activities outside of class.”

As your student’s counselor a homeschooler may request a nomination packet.

“Late August: Nomination packets are mailed to all eligible high schools.

Early October: Received by deadline for submitting nominations. See nomination packet for exact date.

Mid-November: Approximately 50 finalists are selected for interviews; all nominees are notified of their status.

First weekend in December: Required interviews of finalists at IU Bloomington.

Late December: Notification of status mailed to each finalist. Eighteen to 22 Wells Scholars will be selected from the finalist group.”

http://www.indiana.edu/~wsp/index.html

Duke University/UNC-Chapel Hill
Robertson Scholars Program - “The resources of two renowned universities. The benefit of three unique summer experiences. The advantage of individual mentoring and coaching. A community of hundreds of fellow scholars. The promise of thousands of opportunities for personal leadership development. The Robertson Scholars Program is more than a scholarship; it is your passage to endless possibilities.”

Application deadline is Dec of your senior year in high school.

http://www.robertsonscholars.org/index.php?type=static&source=1560



UNC-Chapel Hill
Morehead-Cain Scholarship - “Scholars bring the potential. We set it free. We fund. We connect. We encourage. On occasion we question. Sometimes we guide. Frequently we get out of the way. What we don’t do is dictate. The Morehead-Cain is a Program proven to develop leaders in a framework intentionally nimble. We provide a net, then let Scholars go, giving them the trust and freedom to pursue their own interests, mine their own potential, determine their own sphere of influence, and have their own impact.”

“Decades of experience have developed a singular expertise - pinpointing impact amid a sea of promise. The process is rigorous, the result is this: a small, select community of discernible influence. Morehead-Cain Scholars are driven leaders possessing the rare combination of potential, principle, and purpose, who seek - and receive - more from their undergraduate experience than academic achievement alone.”

“To be eligible for nomination through UNC’s Admissions Referral Program (ARP), out-of-state and international students must apply to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by October 15, of your senior year. Carolina’s admissions office reviews applications received by that date and submits a small number to the Morehead-Cain for consideration for the incoming class.

Those students nominated through the ARP and chosen by the Morehead-Cain selection committee to compete for the scholarship will be notified on Friday, December 16, 2011.

Completed Morehead-Cain applications for ARP nominees are due no later than January 2, 2012.”

You can put a cover letter with your application requesting the admissions office to please consider you for submission to the Morehead-Cain Scholarship.

http://moreheadcain.org/about

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Quick Comparison of Tuition for Maryland Colleges . . .

Here is a quick tuition comparison of a few local colleges just to warm up my brain for the coming semester.  This is a good exercise no matter where you live and I highly recommend that students and parents do this together.  I believe that the best college fit is the one you can afford! 

Read through some of last year's posts to see where you can get started in applying for scholarships, etc.  It's never too early to plan.  

I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the affordability of a local Baltimore university.  My comparison included tuition and mandatory fees only -- not room/board, etc.

Quick Rundown

Tuition and Fees for 2012

Maryland In-State Residents

University of Maryland Baltimore County                         9467

University of Maryland College Park                                 8908

Towson                                                                                 8446

Salisbury                                                                               7700

Frostburg                                                                               7436

University of Maryland Eastern Shore                                  6713

Montgomery College                                                             4452

Howard Community College                                                 4330

University of Baltimore                                                         3832

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Example of private scholarships from local community college . . .

This is a list from our local community college of private scholarships.  Local businesses, organizations and individuals offer funds to help students continue their education.  They are often very specific but this list serves as an example of the types of funds available.

Every dollar counts when it comes to the rising cost of education!

Do some searching and let me know what you find!

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Scholarship Sweepstakes . . .just enter to win!

Here is a list of scholarship sweepstakes that you enter and the winner gets chosen randomly!  

You usually have to sign up to be eligible for these drawings, but the information is very valuable.  If you don't like "junk email", I suggest dedicating an email address just for information gathering purposes so your personal email doesn't get bogged down.

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Essay Contests . . .

The site Scholarship Hunter has a list of essay contests that are worth sharpening your pencils for!

Many contest sites have samples you can explore but the key here is to practice writing them and saving them for the future.

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Back to School and Back to Scholarship Searching!

Here are a few links to get you started . . now is a great time to start planning!  Begin by using a new calendar to note deadlines, etc.

Need some fresh ideas for internships, volunteer service and other opportunities? Get to know your guidance counselor .  bake them cookies . . drop by and say hello . . .let them know you are searching for money!

These were posted on scholarships.com . . . have you signed up yet?


Key Club International Scholarship Program 
Application Deadlines: Varies 
Are you a member of your high school Key Club? Did you know that being involved with the Key Club makes you eligible for several Key Club International scholarship programs? Key Club Annual Scholarship Programs: - Key Club International Youth Opportunities Fund scholarship - Himmel scholarship - David Hancock Memorial Scholarship - Robert Thal Scholarship - Stephen Sapaugh Memorial [...] More

AFSA High School Essay Contest 
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually 
The American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest is open to all high school students whose parents are not in the United States Foreign Service. The winner will receive $2,500 and a trip to Washington, D.C. with your parents. The winner’s school will also receive $500. For this years essay topic, please visit our website. Guidelines: - Submit four copies of an [...] More

Dell Scholars Program 
Application Deadlines: January 15, Annually 
The Dell Scholars Program enables more under-served students with financial need to achieve their greatest potential through higher education. The Dell Scholars Program is offered to those high school students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar is substantial - $20,000. The value of these 250 scholarships equals $5 million. MSDF believes that funding a [...] More

Scholarships.com Resolve to Evolve Essay Scholarship 
Application Deadlines: September 30, Annually 
The Resolve to Evolve Scholarship is about more than just making resolutions — it’s about creating change and furthering our evolution as individuals and a society. We must resolve to proactively and progressively confront challenges, however daunting. The R2E Essay Scholarship is an opportunity to move beyond finger-pointing and offer constructive criticism and workable solutions for problems [...] More

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Montgomery County Graduates rake in the dough!

Check this out!

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There's money in the kitchen . . .do you know where to look?

ProStart is an amazing national 2 year high school culinary program sponsored by the National Restaurant Association. My daughter's team from Glenelg won first place for Maryland and went on to the National Competition this past weekend in Baltimore. It had the excitement and intensity of the Super Bowl and Top Chef combined! The event will also air on HGTV soon!

. . . but what does this have to do with scholarships you say? Well . . . this event is sponsored by many outstanding organizations and schools who come to recruit students . . . and . . . offer . . . .money . . . and FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to the 1st place winning team! Amanda won $500 at the State level for first place and there are many others.

Consider the career programs and technical academies in your local high school and see what they offer! Athletic teams are not the only ones who offer scholarships for superior performance.

This year Kansas won . . .see a short news clip here about their program!

Who knows . . . maybe culinary school is in Amanda's future! Go Glenelg!

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I found some money for current STEM college students . . .read on or pass to a friend!

This professional organization, and many like it, has an education foundation which sponsors many worthwhile activities and scholarships.  The Armed Forces Communication & Electronics Association has several scholarships still available to currently enrolled college students.  Read more about it here and here.  The following is taken from their website for your information.



The AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter (CMD) is a growing and dynamic, non-profit professional organization for Information Technology professionals. As a Chapter of AFCEA International, AFCEA-CMD serves the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security.

Our Chapter strives to be the premier local intelligence association, providing the structure and interactive forum for networking and idea sharing to strengthen the public/private partnership supporting the Intelligence Community. We pride ourselves on helping to foster the Intelligence Community’s future leaders through considerable college scholarship programs.

The Chapter's primary mission is serving our community through raising funds to support merit-based scholarships. Central Maryland has over 1,450 members and serves Baltimore City and five counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard.



http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/HBCUScholarship.asp

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Summer STEM Programs . . . curious?

Are you the slight bit interested in math, science, engineering or math? (STEM) Not sure . . .but want to explore? Then check out these opportunities. . .


http://www.glenelghigh.org/Page/240

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Congrats to local student . . . $10,000!

I was very excited to hear about a local student applying and winning a $10,000 scholarship! I encouraged her to share the story with us . . .the beautiful smile on her face was amazing!

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How to Get a Job in the Federal Government . . .help for students

The recruitment of students is high on the list for the government. The process for applying requires patience and perseverance but may yield a rewarding career in the end.

This is a long article but very good information provided if you are trying to navigate the hiring process for the federal government.

http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=699&sid=2481545

OPM outlines students' fast track to government jobs

Thursday - 8/4/2011, 5:06pm  ET

By Emily Kopp
Reporter
Federal News Radio

The Office of Personnel Management's proposed regulations for the new Pathways Programs would let agencies bypass the competitive hiring process when recruiting students and recent graduates. Agencies would be able to tap into a pool of young, talented candidates in exchange for complying with certain criteria and monitoring designed to limit the program's scope.
OPM will issue the 82-page proposed rule in tomorrow's Federal Register.
"What the research has shown is that inexperienced workers have a difficult time getting federal jobs through the regular competitive hiring process," said OPM senior policy counsel Rob Shriver in an interview with Federal News Radio. "These programs would be a helpful way for [agencies] to bring entry-level talent into their organizations, try them out either as interns or recent grads and see if there's a good fit."
Shriver called Pathways "simple and streamlined." As outlined in the regulations, there would be three ways for students and new graduates to start federal careers:

• A paid internship program for current students that would replace the existing intern program
• A new two-year program with training and mentorship for people who had graduated within two years from a college, university or vocational school.
• An expanded Presidential Management Fellows Program for advanced degrees students and recent graduates that would fit into the academic calendar.

Successful interns and fellows could continue on to competitive service positions without having to go through the regular hiring process. President Barack Obama signed an executive order in December abolishing the popular Federal Career Internship Program .
The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) had sued the government to end the program. It had accused agencies of using it to limit the pool of candidates for jobs and bypass competitive eligibility rules.
Shriver would not comment on the ongoing litigation, but said, "The president's exec order makes clear that [the Pathways programs are] to be used as a supplement to the regular competitive hiring rules and not a substitute for that."
Agencies would have to meet the following criteria under the proposed regulations:

• Transparency: Agencies would post Pathways opportunities on USAJobs.gov.
• Limited scope: OPM plans to monitor agencies' use of the Pathways program to ensure that they continue to use the normal competitive process for most hires. If necessary, OPM would cap the number of people hired under Pathways who could be converted to positions in competitive service.
• Preference for veterans: Eligible veterans still would be at the top of the list of candidates for jobs.
• Oversight: Agencies would have to sign a memorandum of understanding with OPM before using Pathways and would have to report annually to OPM on their usage of the programs.
• Career development: Agencies would have to provide training and career development opportunities aimed at inspiring Pathways participants to continue their careers in government.

In a written statement, NTEU voiced skepticism that the oversight measures would be enough to limit the program. It said it would submit comments during the 60-day public-comment period after reviewing the proposal.
"The new programs have an unfortunate similarity with the FCIP--namely that they would be an exception to competitive service. As such, they must be very narrowly drawn," said NTEU president Colleen Kelley. "Whether these proposed OPM regulations meet that key requirement has yet to be determined."
But at a time when the number of federal employees could decline sharply through retirements and budget cuts, the Pathways programs could let agencies match quickly young, motivated candidates to open positions.
"With the aging federal workforce, it's important for the student population to see and experience the value of public service," said former OPM Director Linda Springer, who currently is executive director of Ernst & Young's government and public sector practice. "If these three programs have addressed the concerns of the unions, then they have the potential to be very effective."
Shriver said OPM expected to issue final regulations early next year. It would issue guidance to agencies on moving their current interns to Pathways so that those interns do not miss out on opportunities during the transition, he said.
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Look what a simple search can find . . .

I am compiling lists of summer internships in the DC area, and look what I found . . .although some of the dates may have passed, it is valuable information for the future!

Scholarships

High School Scholarships

Army, Navy & Air Force Junior Science & Humanities Symposia (JSHS)

High school students are afforded the opportunity to present the results of their own original research. Scholarships totaling more than $340,000 are awarded by the
Tri-services during the competitions...

Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance (IA) Scholarship Program

Recipients of the DoD IA Scholarship Program are required to serve a period of obligated service in DoD as a civilian employee or a member of one of the armed forces...

International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Each year nearly 1,200 high school students display their research projects at the ISEF. One winner in each of the 14 scientific disciplines receives an $8,000 undergraduate scholarship...

Meyerhoff Scholars Program

Recruits outstanding minority scholars who have demonstrated an aptitude and interest in math, engineering, and the sciences. Meyerhoff scholars receive full scholarships to the University of Maryland...

Scholarships for Military Children

A scholarship funded through contributions is awarded annually. A minimum of one $1,500 scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received...

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program recruits high school seniors interested in developing skills critical to the mission of the National Security Agency (NSA)...

College Scholarships

Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance (IA) Scholarship Program

Recipients of the DoD IA Scholarship Program are required to serve a period of obligated service in DoD as a civilian employee or a member of one of the armed forces...

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program recruits college sophomores interested in developing skills critical to the mission of the National Security Agency (NSA)...

Graduate Fellowships

Office of Naval Research (ONR) Historically Black Engineering Colleges(HBEC) Future Faculty Fellowship Program

To develop and attract qualified engineering faculty to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with engineering programs. Each year, three recipients who have agreed to join the engineering faculty of an HBCU after receiving their degrees...

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG)

Annual awards of approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering...

National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC)

Through membership in the National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC), the National Security Administration (NSA) sponsors up to six years of Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) studies for highly qualified women and minorities...

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April Scholarship Bulletin from Glenelg High School

These are examples of local scholarships open to a very specific group of students. (To my friends in Glenelg community . . . get busy!) Be on the lookout for these types of opportunities in your community. Scour your school or county's website; check out the bulletin boards at your library; ask a librarian for help; read through your local newspapers! Many non profit organizations offer scholarships . . time to get searching!


APRIL 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS:
Glenelg High School Student Services

Damien's Recovery Scholarship is a not for profit organization dedicated to raising community awareness of the disease of addiction, especially in young people. This $1,000 scholarship requires an essay. Details and the application are available in Student Services. Deadline is May 4, 2012.

J.T. Smart Friendship Award J.T. Smart was a member of the Class of 2001 who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. This award is given in his memory. Students must be nominated by another student to be considered for this award. A one page essay or less on why a friend of yours should be nominated for this award is needed for a nomination. Submit your essay to Ms. Hirsch in Student Services no later than April 24, 2012. If you have questions see Ms. Miles or Ms.Hirsch.

Columbia-Howard County PFLAG Scholarship for Outstanding LGBT Youth and Their Allies.Two Scholarships for $2,000 each. Deadline: May 1, 2012. Purpose: Recognize outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally students; encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education for self-identified LGBT and allies; and foster a positive image of the LGBT society. Applicants can also go to the pflagmd.org website and search "scholarship" for information and application.

"B. Davis Scholarship"The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are offering a scholarship for 2012. Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you're there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships. Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 The deadline for applications is May 28, 2012 For questions, please feel free to contact us at mailto:awards%40studentawardsearch.com Jason Rumeacher, Director

The Mt. Airy Lions Club is again offering scholarships to seniors of South Carroll, Linganore and Glenelg High School. These scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, will be awarded to four students from each school. They are given to students attending two year colleges or trade schools. To apply, the students must write a letter to the Mount Airy Lions Club, c/o Denny Ahalt, Scholarship Chairman, P.O. Box 53, Mount Airy, MD 21771. In the letter it should be stated why the scholarship is needed, what your course of study will be and how the knowledge learned will be applied when you graduate. All letters of application must be received by May 1, 2012.

Heather Horan Memorial Scholarship Award $1,000 ScholarshipHeather Horan, a 1994 Glenelg Graduate, was an individual with lots of passion and zest for life. She was very active at GHS and her true interests were in Cheerleading and Softball. This scholarship has been established to remember her and her love of life and GHS. It will be awarded to a female student who also has the same characteristics. Financial Need will also be used as a consideration. More details and applications are available in Student Services. Applications must be submitted to Ms. Hirsch in student services no later than April 24, 2012.

The Howard County Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 2000, is pleased to announce they are offering a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior from each of the Howard County public high schools. This scholarship is geared to help the "average" student who displays exceptional qualities and effort rather than being an award for the highest grades or sports aptitude. Any student who has attained a 2.5 grade average in their senior year and a minimum SAT score of 1350 will be welcome to participate by submitting an application. More details and application forms are available in Student Services. Entries shall be postmarked no later than April 27, 2012.

Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Foundation of Columbia, MD
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors of the Howard County, MD public school system who have excelled academically and are planning to pursue post-secondary education. At least one memorial scholarship, general scholarship and need based scholarship will be awarded. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2012. More details and applications are available in Student Services and from Mr. Carey.

The Board of Directors of the Angie M. Houtz Memorial Fund announces the commencement of an annual scholarship. Angie Houtz, a talented and dedicated Navy analyst, worked at the Pentagon and was a victim of the September 11 terrorist attack. This memorial fund was established to honor Angie's devotion to and enthusiasm for education and community service. This scholarship is issued to students enrolled in or attending two or four-year public colleges in Maryland. While the scholarship will only be issued to students attending Maryland public institutions of higher learning, the applicant does not have to be a Maryland resident. It is based on academic achievements and community service. One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded. Download an application at http://www.theangiefund.com/ The scholarship deadline is April 30, 2012.

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