[Scholarship_alert] Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. Scholarship

[Engineering Scholarships Alert]

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Program Number:   00279 
Title:            Scholarship Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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:           aperez at chci.org 
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                                          

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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. (jap)   

KEYWORDS:         Hispanics 
                 EDUCATION 
                 Higher Education 
                 Minority Education