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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Employment Opportunities!!

Are you looking for a job this summer??

The East Bay Regional Park District is hosting a Youth Job Fair for upcoming summer (and beyond) job opportunities for youth ages 15-24. This is perfect if you have an interest in spending time outdoors, working with children, aquatics, and public safety. Youth should come prepared to get to know Park District employees and to learn about the wide variety of job opportunities for youth and students. Lunch and giveaways will be provided. Registration required (see information below).


Saturday, January 31, 9am to 1pm

Temescal Beach House, Oakland, CA

Transportation will be provided from MacArthur BART. Pickup time is 8:30am sharp!

Register online or by calling 888-327-2757 option #2. Course #9052.



Friday, January 16, 2015

iClem 8-week paid Internship

The Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology is an 8-week PAID summer internship program for high-potential, low income high school sophomores and juniors. Developed in partnership with UC Berkeley and the Joint BioEnergy Institute, the program seeks to broaden students' understanding of biotechnology and the careers available in this field. In addition to basic science and research, the program also exposes students to career exploration and preparation for the college application process, including field trips to local biotech companies, career talks with scientists and engineers, writing a college personal statement, meeting college admission and financial aid experts, and visiting college campuses. Students are paid a stipend of $1500, plus a scholarship of $500 upon successful completion of the program.
While the application process is rigorous, we place primary importance on the student's application, the teachers' recommendation, and the student's strong desire to learn biotech research skills and work hard during the summer. The student's GPA is considered, but it is not a major factor in our selection process.
The application for summer 2015 is now open! Apply here now. Deadline for the application and transcript is Sunday, March 1st, (midnight) and deadline for the two recommendation letters is Friday, March 6th (midnight).About ICLEM  iCLEM Flyer


Hispanic Scholarship Fund General College Scholarships

Have you created an account with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund yet? If you qualify, HSF has a great variety of scholarships. Check it out!

Awards

Award amounts generally range from $5000 to $5,000.

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 a DACA recipient 
  • 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 2015-2016 academic year
  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2015
  • Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
  • Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable) 
Available Jan 15, 2015
 Deadline Mar 30, 2015 
Priority I Application + Recommendation Deadline: Jan 31 
Priority II Application + Recommendation Deadline: Feb 28 

Apply: HERE!!!

Thursday, January 15, 2015



Unity Basketball at the Oracle Arena on Monday, January 19th, 6PM.





Bringing The Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MONDAY JANUARY 19, 2015
7PM | NOURSE AUDITORIUM
275 Hayes Street, San Fransisco
Between Van Ness and Franklin 
Tickets $5 for Youth | $10 Youth

A showcase of young people from throughout the Bay Area who have written, in their own voices, original works that grapple with the thoughts and work of the man, who are working to demand—in their own voices, in their lifetimes—huge leaps into possibility, an ongoing commitment to love like a consuming fire. 



http://youthspeaks.org/performances/mlk-2/

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Experience Berkeley High School Program

Stiles Hall is now accepting applications for one of their free programs called Experience Berkeley. This is for current Black, Chican@/ Latin@, & Native American high school juniors anywhere in California. This is an amazing program aimed at increasing the representation of students of color in high education, please share it widely. 


The application for the Experience Berkeley High School program is now available:

HERE! CLICK HERE!!!

Background:
EBHS is a free program that provides Black, Latino & Native American rising seniors (class of 2015) with a 3.5 or higher GPA with mentors, tools, and resources to complete a competitive UC college application and the opportunity to get a close, personal look at UCBerkeley.

Students are introduced to college life, given admissions feedback on personal statements, financial aid information, and mentoring throughout the application process during the summer and school year.


The application must be completed in one sitting and includes an essay of 1000 words answeringeither of the following:

1. How you have taken advantage of the resources & opportunities available to you 
2. Example(s) of your leadership experiences in home, school, or community OR
3. How you overcame disadvantages in particular those relating to economic, education, cultural, or physical obstacles. Please ensure you express what the disadvantage was and how you have overcome it.

The application is due on March 31st. If you have any difficulties or questions about the application please email the director, Keith Flowers at: eb@stileshall.org

Marcus Foster Education Fund (MFEF)

Here's another GREAT local scholarship open to all students regardless of status!


Marcus Foster Education Fund (MFEF) administers, making REAL change a diversified community investment fund exclusively devoted to the post-secondary success of OUSD graduates.  Donors give to build community and change the narrative regarding OUSD, the city of Oakland and the potential of its students.  Students with need apply themselves for meaningful support in launching their post-secondary career.  


Scholarships range from $1000-$5000

CRITERIA & TIMELINE

Graduating high school seniors who are pursuing four-year institution, two-year institution, or trade/technical programs, are eligible to apply if they meet all of the following criteria:
  • Currently an OUSD high school senior
  • Attended an OUSD public or charter school at least the last two years
  • Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application by the March 2nd priority deadline
  • Plan to attend four-year institution, two-year institution, or trade/technical program in the fall following your graduation from high school
The application is scored on the following 4 components: 
Community Engagement/Life Experiences, Academic Performance, Essay and
Letter of Recommendation
The DEADLINE is on March 2, 2015. We notify applicants of their award status by mid-May and all recipients are required to attend an orientation and scholarship awards ceremony.

APPLY

Click on the link below to start!
APPLY!

Also take a look at other Marcus Foster Scholarships:

College Bound Brotherhood Scholarship Eligibility

*Student must currently be a senior in a high school within the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. OAKLAND-OUSD students will complete the Making REAL Change Scholarship to be eligible for this scholarship)
*Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application by the March 2nd priority deadline
*Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than $10,000
*Plan to attend four-year institution or two-year institution in the fall following your graduation from high school
*Have a letter of recommendation from an adult who knows you well and can comment on something specific in your background
*When awarded, recipients are required to attend the College Bound Brotherhood events, including the orientation, the graduation ceremony held in late May 2015, the College Bound Brotherhood “Get Ready for College” event held in late June 2015 and persistence events in the winter 2015 and spring 2016

 Port of Oakland-OUSD Scholarship Eligibility

*Currently an OUSD high school senior
*Attended an OUSD public or charter school at least the last two years
*Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application by the March 2nd priority deadline
*Plan to attend four-year institution, two-year institution, or trade/technical program in the fall following your graduation from high school
*Have a letter of recommendation from an adult that can speak on your experiences
*When awarded, recipients are required to attend an orientation and scholarship awards ceremony
*A 2.5 GPA is required for the community college/vocational school award and a 3.0 GPA for all other awards

 Clorox Partners-PUSD Scholarship Eligibility

*Currently a Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) high school senior
*Attended a PUSD public or charter school for at least the last two years
*Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application by the March 2nd priority deadline
*Plan to attend a four-year institution, two-year institution, or trade/technical program in the fall following your graduation from high school
*Have a letter of recommendation from an adult that can speak on your experiences
*When awarded, recipients are required to attend an orientation and a district-led scholarship awards ceremony

Kiwanis of Oakland Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Oakland Foundation has established academic scholarships to be made available to U.S. citizens who are graduates of Oakland’s public & charter high schools.   Scholarships are open to all graduating students.  Families with low income may be given preference.

In 2014 the Foundation will award 10 scholarships, a total of $60,000 as follows:

·      In the amount of $6,000.00 for a four year college or university.
·      In the amount of $3,000.00 for a two year community college.
·      In the amount of $3,000.00 for a two year trade school or other accredited program.

All applications will be considered carefully, and the selection committee will personally interview each approved applicant.  The awards will be based upon acceptable academic performance, financial need, character and leadership potential.

Application includes:
School transcript included           
Proof of US citizenship included  
Income & IRS information included                              
Business Income information included                           
 - A Letter of Recommendation from a teacher,
counselor or friend is recommended but not required. 


All Applications must be sent by regular mail; no certified mail will be accepted.

To Download their Application click-->Scholarship Application 2015

The applications must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 28, 2014 ( Saturday )