Chapter Contact Information:
Committee Chair: Barbara Roach
Email: scholarships@capitalcitybulldogs.com

GREATER COLUMBIA CHAPTER
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (GCCSCSUNAA) SCHOLARSHIP
for 2008-2009 Academic Year

Click GCCSCSU Alumni Chapter Scholarships (doc) to receive the scholarship application.

Application for admission to South Carolina State University must be made through the Office of Admissions at South Carolina State University prior to consideration for this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria for the GCCSCSUNAA Scholarship

1. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior during the year of initial application.
3. Applicant must meet the criteria for admission to South Carolina State University.
4. All applicants are considered on a merit basis.
5. GCCSCSUNAA scholarship recipient must be a full time student at South Carolina State University. A full time student is defined as a student carrying a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.
6. Recipient must provide proof of enrollment at South Carolina State University prior to any funds being released.
7. All applications must be postmarked no later than May 18, 2008.
8. Mail completed applications to:
   
   Greater Columbia Chapter of SCSUNAA
   Post Office Box 7831
   Columbia, SC 29202
   

Award Summary Statement

The GCCSCSUNAA Scholarship Committee will base the award (s) on academic achievement, leadership ability, community service, recommendations, and financial needs. The recipient must be a student that resides within the Greater Columbia Chapter geographic region. Presently that region constitutes the counties of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, and Kershaw, South Carolina. Applicants outside of these counties are ineligible for the Scholarship.

Award Amount

The GCCSCSUNAA will award a one-time scholarship in the amount of $750. The scholarship is non-renewable.

Click GCCSCSU Alumni Chapter Scholarships (doc) to receive the scholarship application.

Miss Danielle R. Cooper is GCCSCSU Scholarship Recipient for 2006-2007!

Miss Danielle R. Cooper is a 2006 Richland Northeast High School (RNHS) graduate, ranking 96 of 342 graduating seniors.

While in high school, Miss Cooper participated in extra curricular activities such as basketball and volleyball. She was also a member of the RNHS orchestra as a cello player and a member of the RNHS athletic trainer team.

Some of her hobbies are reading and singing with the Young Adult Choir at her church.

This past spring she received an award from the Columbia Urban League as one of South Carolina's young, gifted, and talented. She was also accepted, from many candidates, into the 2006 Health Care Summer Fellowship Program at Palmetto Health. For three weeks of the summer, she worked with doctors, nurses, and immediate staff members at Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist, in many capacities.

Miss Cooper is currently a freshman at South Carolina State University, majoring in Nursing.

Mr. Michael Priester, the 2005-2006 scholarship recipient, is the son of Mr. Walter and Mrs. Danni Priester. He is a recent graduate of Columbia High School and received the Principal's Award of Excellence.

Priester is presented award at June meeting by Scholarship Committee Chair Barbara Roach as his parents look on proudly.

While attending Columbia High school, Priester was a member of the Columbia High Marching Band and Orchestra and he participated in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track and Field, and Varsity Tennis. He remains actively involved in community efforts such as, the Junior Usher Board, the Teens-N-Praise Choir, and the Homeless Outreach Program.

Priester is looking forward to playing drums with the SCSU Marching 101 in the fall and plans to major in Computer Science.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• What is financial aid?
• What are scholarships?
• What is a financial aid office/officer?
• What is one role of your high school career/guidance counselor?
• Student Diversity Partnership Program Internships (pdf) NEW!
• Bank of America Internship Program NEW!
• Many scholarships/internships here!!! NEW!
• MORE OPPORTUNITIES! NEW! WOW!
• http://FEDJOBS.COM NEW! WOW!
• For financial aid links, see list at right!
• Additional scholarship links

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FINANCIAL AID - assistance in the form of grants (financial awards that are not repaid), loans (financial awards which must be repaid), work, tuition waivers, scholarships, and any other type provided for payment of tuition, books, and other expenses related to attending college. Financial aid may be received from many sources: Federal, State, and local governments; families, churches, and decents of members of special societies; clubs, fraternities, sororitites, and unions; and private individuals and businesses.

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SCHOLARSHIPS - financial gifts or aids awarded by an individual, group, or organization specifically designed for students who exhibit strong academic potentials, special needs, special talents, or the student is in a special category of students. A student and his/her parents must apply for scholarships. Hence, scholarships are awarded for many different reasons as a part of a competitive process. For instance, a family may award a scholarship as a memorial to a child; or a student may receive a scholarship because of his interests in in public school teaching or her interests in science. Moreover, because all students can apply for multiple schlarships, scholarships are the most common form of financial aid. For these reasons, it is very important to read the guidelines and adhere to all due dates for a particular scholarship.

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FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AND OFFICER - the college or university administrator and office that assists students with financial aid questions and awards. Since financial aid cover such a broad area with many options and typically have early application dates, it is recommended that students contact the Financial Aid Office of the college or university in which they are interested in attening

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HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - the high school administrator responsible for assisting a student with career guidance involving decisions for work-life following high school, taking standardized tests, financial aid, etc. This person should be contacted as quickly as possible for assistance. The 9th grade is not too early!

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ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

• Blacksonville.org
• Littleafrica.com
• Blackexcel.org
• Free4u.org

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Bank of America Internship Program

The primary objective of the Bank of America Intern Program is to attract and hire talented students who will convert into full-time associates upon graduation. A key component of this objective is our commitment to recruit and retain diverse talent. Intern Program Requirements

1. Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
2. Full-time undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college/university
3. Non-graduating status (i.e. must be graduating after August 2005)
4. Eligible to work 40 hours per week for the program length of 10-12 weeks
5. Business or technical-related majors
6. Must possess the right to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Bank of America to sponsor individuals for work visas.
   *It is not company-standard to offer housing or relocation assistance for interns.

Bank of America Internship Application Process

We begin posting internship opportunities in January. First round telephone interviews typically begin in January. We encourage students to go online (http://www.bankofamerica.com/careers/index.cfm?template=r_internships) during that time and post their resume by applying to those positions that they are interested in. By doing this, they will get their resume into our candidate tracking system for consideration. If their background matches the needs of the position, they will be contacted via email for an interview. Please note that we may receive new positions into February so check the site on a weekly basis.

In the "Job Search" box click on "Advanced Search". Then under "Key Word" type in "Intern", under "Category" click on "Administration". Input location preference. Our positions are all titled "Intern". After clicking on a job posting, read through the job description and if interested in applying for the position, click "Apply On-line". To apply, submit resume on-line for each position.

We offer internship opportunities in all major lines of business.

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MORE OOPORTUNITIES!
Many Web addresses below are very long and span multiple lines. You will need to enter the entire address into your browser's address slot.

1. Internship Application Information Click here for application!

   To apply for an internship at SRS, the student must complete the attached SCUREF application, which contains the instructions. All forms must be sent back to the address on the application. Qualifications are a 2.5+ GPA, U.S. citizenship and attendance at a 4-year accredited college. The internship program has all levels of education status -- undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate (including postdocs) and faculty. Appointments can vary in length.

   The WSRC Program Coordinator is Bernice Bryant, 5-8408, bernice. bryant@srs.gov.

2. BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES: http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
3. Student Inventors Scholarships:
   http://www.invent.org/collegiate
4. Student Video Scholarships:
   http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
5. Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships:
   http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
6. Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships:
   http://holocaust.hklaw.com
7. Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships:
   http://www.aynrand.org/contests
8. Brand Essay Competition:
   http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org
   /IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
9. Gates Millennium Scholarships (major):
   http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
10. Xerox Scholarships for Students:
    http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox
    /about_xerox_detail.jsp
11. Sports Scholarships and Internships:
    http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
12. National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ): http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
13. Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary):
    http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
14. Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund:
    http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
15. FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships:
    http://www.finaid.org/
16. Presidential Freedom Scholarships:
    http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
17. Microsoft Scholarship Program:
    http://www.microsoft.com/college
    /scholarships/minority.asp
18. WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search:
    http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/
    scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
19. Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits:
    http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
20. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students:
    http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
21. Multiple List of Minority Scholarships:
    http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance
    /Scholarship/black.html
22. Guaranteed Scholarships:
    http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
23. BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects):
    http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices
    /educationrelations/scholarships
24. Easley National Scholarship Program:
    http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
25. Maryland Artists Scholarships:
    http://www.maef.org/
26. Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida):
    http://www.jackituckfield.org/
27. Historically Black College & University Scholarships:
    http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
28. Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students:
    http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
29. International Students Scholarships & Aid Help:
    http://www.iefa.org/
30. College Board Scholarship Search:
    http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org
    /fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
31. Burger King Scholarship Program:
    http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
32. Siemens Westinghouse Competition:
    http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
33. GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds:
    http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
34. CollegeNet's Scholarship Database:
    http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
35. Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid:
    http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
36. Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel:
    http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
37. Scholarship & Financial Aid Help:
    http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
38. Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group):
    http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
39. FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info):
    http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
40. Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students:
    http://www.back2college.com/
41. Scholarships and Fellowships:
    http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
42. Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies:
    http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13
43. HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world):
    http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships/index.html
44. Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities:
    http://scholarships-college.uchicago.edu/
45. INROADS internships:
    http://www.inroads.org/
46. ACT-SO bEURoe "Olympics of the Mind" B Scholarships:
    http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
47. Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships:
    http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
48. ScienceNet Scholarship Listing:
    http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad
    /scholarships.html
49. Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide:
    http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN
    /list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
50. RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD:
    http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
51. The Roothbert Scholarship Fund:
    http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
52. "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, or call 212-903-5149.
53. Verizon is looking for students who are 2004 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, GeneralBusiness, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.comilto:melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.
54. 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 (applications are due Feb 3, 2005) > http://www.mit.eduttp://www.mit.edu/ Our classes are taught in a supportive environment by a staff of women MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates. The full-time academic program 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 is expected, but applicants typically have strong academic records, especially in math and science.
55. 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 less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. Harvard's Tuition Announcement Highlights Failure of Prestigious Universities to Enroll Low-Income Students March 1, 2004. Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution." If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. 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 web site at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm javascript:ol('http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm'); or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

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