Knowledge is power, if you know anyone that may
benefit, pass it on...
1. "O" The Oprah Magazine is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion
and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized,
detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior
internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is
available for college students in need of credit hours and recent
graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days a week. Send resumes with a cover letter to:
Cindy M. Del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700
Broadway, 38th floor NY.
2. Verizon is looking for students who are 2006-2007 graduates of
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of
someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering,
Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General B
business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume
to:
melissa.w.langham@verizon.com
to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
3. The Women's Technology Program at MIT is a 4-week;summer residence
program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering and
computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high school
junior who demonstrates math and science ability and an interest in
finding out about EECS, please encourage her to visit our website for
more information and for an application form (sorry, applications were
due Feb 3, 2007, but explore possible exceptions)http://www.mit.edu
Our classes are taught in a supportive
environment by a staff of women MIT PhD candidat! es and undergraduates
The full -time academic pro am includes hands-on experiments and team-!
based projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and
mathematics. No prior experience in computer programming, physics, or
electrical engineering isexpected, but applicants typically have strong
academic records, especially in math and science.
4. HARVARD'S TUITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Harvard is offering free tuition for
students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or
have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this
information. If you know any one/family earning l less than $40K with a
brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. The
prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate
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 $40, 000 a year visit
Harvard's financial aid website at:http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm
or call the school's
financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
1) General Mills Corporate Scholars Award
General Mills and UNCF have partnered to offer the General Mills
Corporate Scholars Award which provides a scholarship for the 2007-2008
academic year. Students will be selected based on academic performance,
career aspirations, demonstrated leadership, and achievement. Learn More
at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/03-15-07d.html
2) The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The program offers competitive scholarships to students from
disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical,
behavioral, and social science health-related research. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/02-28-07b.html
3) Lagrant Foundation Scholarships For Marketing and PR Students
They provide 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who
are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the
fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/02-28-07.html
4) Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship
Available to any African-American high school senior. The applicant must
become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, post secondary
institution beginning in Fall 2007 Semester. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/03-14-07.html
5) AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority
students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their
ultimate entry into the profession. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/06-01-07c.html
NEW INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS:
1) Verizon Wireless Internships
A 12-week internship with VZW is a great way to gain practical
experience that will give you a real edge. Here, interns have the
opportunity to work on real-world projects that are of importance to the
company. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/verizonwireless.html
2) Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship Program
The Fellowship provides a salaried position for up to one year and
offers hands-on experience writing spec scripts, pitching story ideas,
attending storyboard pitches and table reads, in both live action and
animation television. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/nick.html
3) Internships At XM Radio
XM offers internship opportunities in the following departments: Finance
& Accounting, Legal & Regulatory, Sales & Marketing, Public Relations,
Information Technology, Human Resources, Engineering, Broadcasting &
Production, and E-Business & Web Design. Learn More at
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/xmradio.html
Have you ever wanted to work at NBC, CBS, ABC, Turner, Clear Channel,
etc? If so, the Emma L. Bowen Foundation is looking for you! We are
currently seeking high school juniors, high school seniors, and college
freshman for PAID summer internships in television, radio, or cable
stations in various US cities (see attachment for list of cities).
Eligible students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, an interest in media,
and plan or currently attend a 4-year college. Selected candidates
will work every summer throughout their college years, as well as earn
an hourly salary and matching scholarship dollars to help pay for
college expenses.
Please visit our website:
www.emmabowenfoundation.com
to learn more about our program and to obtain an application. The
application deadline is February 16, 2007.
The Foundation's mission is to create career opportunities in the media
industry for minority youth through a program that focuses on scholastic
achievement, direct work experience and professional development. Since
1989, we have successfully placed hundreds of high school and college
students in various media companies throughout the United States.