MESA Scholarship and

Website Guide

This guide was complied for Hartnell College MESA students and contains website addresses and information on free scholarship and

internship search engines and also includes National and Local Internship and Scholarship programs.

Scholarships

http://mesa.ucop.edu/staff/2011‑2012_Scholarship_Application.pdf

MESA Scholarships for 2011-2012. $12,000. Deadline March 18.

http://www.hartnell.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/

Hartnell College & National Science Foundation STEM scholarship program. Awards of $1250/semester up to $5000 over two years.

Current deadline for Hartnell students December 17^th, 2010 (January 28 for high school students enrolling Fall 2011).

Q: Where can I go to find out about scholarships for undocumented students?

A: Go to the MALDEF website (www.maldef.org) to find a list of scholarships that do not require you to be a US citizen,

legal permanent resident, and do not ask for a social security number.

http://www.fastweb.com

Website allows student to create a profile, scholarships are found according to profile, thus insuring that student only receives

information that he/she is eligible for. Site also gives an automatic college match search when filling out profile.

http://www.scholarships.com/

Website allows student to create a profile, scholarships are then found according to profile. If interested in applying for scholarship

and need more information, the site will customize a printable letter of request. Results of Scholarship search are available to move into a

new database entitle “My Scholarships.”

http://www.internationalscholarships.com/

Scholarships are searchable by field of study, location and host institution. Website offers a description, general award amounts

and contact information. This site specializes in searching scholarships for students interested in studying aboard.

http://www.scholarship-page.com/

This site lists scholarships by fields of study, engineering scholarships mostly available. Scholarship links have short descriptions,

awards and contact information.

http://scholarships.geoportals.com/

One must create a profile to search for scholarships. Website gives description, requirements and contact information of each individual

scholarship available. Website also provides general information and advice on financial aid and scholarship programs.

http://www.absolutelyscholarships.com

Site requires one to fill out profile before searching through scholarship results. Scholarship information includes a short description

and contact information.

http://www.collegenet.com/mach25

Scholarships are searchable by keyword and profile without registering to site. Website breaks down scholarship information into

a scholarship summary and scholarship details. Information given includes requirements, amount of award, award statistics and contact information.

http://www.supercollege.com

Scholarships are searchable only by profile. Each scholarship contains a short description, award amount and contact information.

Site also provides college searches.

http://hispanicfund.org

This site gives links to 5 scholarships available to Hispanic students, description; amount of award and contact information is given.

Students may also apply online or download a printable application.

http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm

Website list 4 scholarships sponsored by State Farm Insurance Agency including a short description of eligibility and contact information.

http://www.uncf.org/

Scholarships available for minority students searchable by name, field of study and location, information included on website is a

short description, requirements, eligibility and contact information.

http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/

Microsoft offers scholarships for computer science, computer engineering or a computer related field; these scholarships are available

for women and underrepresented minorities. The website outlines the application process, contact information and eligibility.

http://www.collegeboard.com

The College Board scholarships are searchable via a short profile and include eligibility requirements, application requirements and

contact information. This search engine also includes nationwide internships.

http://www.fedmoney.org/

Website lists scholarships, fellowships, traineeships and loans made available by the US Government. Scholarships are listed in

alphabetical order and are not searchable by field of study. The website includes eligibility, selection criteria and contact information.

http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

This website lists scholarships programs websites that are available for science majors and give short description of scholarship.

http://www.eduprep.com

Scholarships searchable by state, major and keyword and include information on deadline, award amount, requirements and

contact information.

http://www.manufacturingiscool.com/

Website for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduates majoring in engineering.

The site gives general information on requirements and criteria as well as contact information.

http://www.collegelink.com/

Scholarships are listed by major and include information on amount of awards, general requirements and contact information.

To view information on scholarship, one must sign up for free membership.

http://www.srnexpress.com

Scholarships searchable by profile information and include information on eligibility, award amount, application process and

contact information. To access site, one must sign up for free membership.

http://www.freschinfo.com

Scholarships are searchable by profile and include eligibility, requirements, award amount, deadline and contact information.

This site does not require registration to view scholarship information.

http://www.maldef.org/

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund provide a list of scholarships that do not require a social security number,

legal residency or citizenship in order to apply. The website has a downloadable list of scholarships and general information about each scholarship.

http://www.brokescholar.com/

Website allows students to make a profile to personalize results to each individual student. A calendar is also provided to keep track of

deadlines for websites that students have saved and plan on applying for. And also provides a letter that students can send to scholarship addresses

to request for an application and more information about applying.

http://hispanicfund.org/

Website lists the scholarships available through the Hispanic Fund eligible for Hispanic students and provides information

about the application process.

http://www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov/ application is found at http://www.grants.gov

Application window: January 1 - March 17, 2011.
Eligibility requirements are: US Citizenship, 3.0 GPA

Studying a NOAA science: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, ecology, engineering, environmental science,

geology, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.; mathematics, etc.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html

See here for scholarship, internship, and fellowship information for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs.

http://www.epp.noaa.gov/

Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship: The application deadline is January 31, 2011.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program: The application deadline is February 4, 2011.

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THE PEGGY AND JACK BASKIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

A prestigious $20,000 award to attend a University of California campus

Internships

http://www.internshipprograms.com

Internships are searchable by region, by major and by major. Site includes individual internship descriptions as well as contact information.

Nationwide and International internships are available. Website allows one to post resume for recruiters to view.

http://www.twc.edu

Website specializes in internships available in Washington D.C. Programs centered around: Environment, Science and Health.

Application posted on website as is general information on living expenses. Interns conduct academic research and conduct laboratory experiments.

http://www.rsinternships.com

Internships listed by major. Site includes contact information as well as a short description of internship. The option to post

a resume for recruiters to view is available.

http://www.landsend.com/jobs/internships/current_openings.html

Internships listed are for The Lands End Clothing Company. Engineering and Environment Health and Safety internships are available.

Contact info posted on site. All internships are paid, relocation assistance provided and housing placement assistance. Many more benefits available.

http://www.everettinternships.org

Public Service internships are searchable by region and by areas of interest. Internships are mostly available for Environment and

Health professions. Website includes description of internship and contact information and instructions on applying.

http://www.internweb.com

Search by keyword, internship type, employer and state. Individual Internship gives description, list of qualifications, hours,

length of internship and contact information. Site also lists online internships available nationwide.

http://www.academy.nasa.gov/

Website outlines the NASA Academies program and its activities. It allows one to download application and gives contact information

concerning grants and eligibility. Internships are available for students interested in Space.

http://www.si.edu/ofg/resopp.htm

Website for Smithsonian research and study opportunities, internships are listed alphabetically and include description, eligibility and

contact information. Internships are open to a variety of different math and science majors.

http://www.eco.org

Website contains internships for students mostly interested in environmental issues, searchable by state and by keyword.

Internship gives description, list of qualifications, terms and contact information.

http://www.theSCA.org/

Website lists of internships available from the National Parks service. Positions available are listed by age requirement.

Open to students interested in science and/or working with children.

http://www2.coca-cola.com/careers/internships.html

Internships are sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company and are available to engineering and science students.

Site provides information about each internship program and information on the city of employment.

http://talawah.larc.nasa.gov/larss/

NASA Langley Research Center offers internships for students interested in majoring in Aeronautics fields.

The website outlines program information, eligibility, requirements and contact information.

http://www.ucop.edu/ucleads/

Website gives information outlining the UC Leads program and provides downloadable applications.

Students accepted into program are given the opportunity to conduct research and experiments in their chosen area of study.

These students also receive stipends and free room and board.

http://www.usda.gov/da/employ/intern.htm

Website lists internships and programs available through the United States Department of Agriculture.

Internships information given on site includes contact information and a short description of what is expected from the applicant.

http://www.research.att.com/index.cfm?=18

Website outlines The AT&T Research Program that is open solely to female minorities majoring in the sciences and

includes a long description of the program and contact information.

http://www.microsoft.com/college/intern/

Microsoft offers internship available for computer science, computer engineering and other computer related fields.

Huge benefits come with this internship including health care, compensation, investment programs and relocation costs.

Internships may even lead to a job after graduation. Website outlines the application process, benefits and profiles past interns.

http://www.geosociety.org

Internships available are for Geology Majors during the summer in most National Parks. Positions are listed alphabetically

and include general information about internship, eligibility, requirements and contact information.

http://www.marinetech.org/

Internships are offered through The Marine Advanced Technology Education Center in the Monterey Bay for undergraduate

students interested in majoring in the marine sciences. The website lists positions available and includes a description, requirements,

eligibility and contact information.

http://www.fedmoney.org/

Website lists scholarships, fellowships, traineeships and loans made available by the US Government. Scholarships are listed

in alphabetical order and are not searchable by field of study. The website includes eligibility, selection criteria and contact information.

http://www.hnip.net/

This website is especially designed to help Hispanic students apply and stay informed about internship available through

corporations and government. Website includes general information about eligibility, requirements and benefits.

http://www.envtox.ucdavis.edu/

This website outlines the 2003 NIEHS Undergraduate Summer Training in Environmental Toxicology program at UC Davis

for students studying Environmental Health Sciences. Students accepted by the program are awarded stipend, living allowances,

tuition and fees.

http://internsource.org/

Internships are searchable by city or region in California and by major. Website includes information on job duties, salary,

number of hours and educational requirements.

http://www.vs.afrl.af.mil/PhillipsScholars/

The Phillips Scholars Program is a paid summer internship that offers upper-level high school and undergraduate students the

experience of a lifetime! Phillips Scholars gain hands-on experience while working with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology. They will receive invaluable personal and professional experience

while contributing to the future vision of space exploration and energy systems.

http://wwwppd.nrl.navy.mil/whatsnew/DE-Scholars/index.html

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking undergraduate or graduate students for summer positions at its facility in Washington, DC.

The Directed Energy (DE) Visiting Scholars program will offer students the opportunity to participate in theoretical or experimental projects at NRL.

Directed energy research areas at NRL include high power laser physics, laser propagation in the atmosphere, laser-matter interactions,

microwave processing of optical materials, free electron laser, underwater laser applications, and nonlinear optics.

http://www.deps.org/DEPSpages/DEjobsummer.html

These Directed Energy (DE) internships are concerned with the research, development and testing of high energy laser and high power

microwave components, systems and effects at Federal laboratories and universities at sites around the country. Most of these positions

are made possible by funding from the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office. These paid summer internship positions are available

for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities. Positions are open to U.S. citizens only.

The disciplines include but are not limited to these:

· science - physics, chemistry

· engineering - electrical, optical, chemical, mechanical, and materials

mathematics and computer science

http://csee.lbl.gov/Programs/CCI/index.html

This program, run by the Department of Energy, places students from community colleges in paid internships with scientists or engineers

on projects related to the Lab's research programs. They also attend career planning and numerous training/informational sessions. Support includes:

$425/week Stipend
$1250 Housing supplement
Travel supplement when applicable

http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/LSAMP.cfm

Cornell University LSAMP-R is an all expense paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate participants with the opportunity

to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

Students gain a deeper understanding in an engineering-related field, have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a

ten-week duration under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor. CU LSAMP-R was developed to aid in

the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Interns receive a research stipend of $3,400 plus housing and travel.

http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm#skip

Rochester Institute of Technology. This is portal to a further listing of internships and scholarships, some of which are available

to students with incomplete documentation or social security numbers.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html

Scholarship, internship, and fellowship information for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs.

http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/index.html

NASA Project DEVELOP Spring, Summer, Fall internships in remote sensing. Various locations are available,

for example: NASA_Ames DEVELOP seeks students interested or experienced in: GIS/Remote Sensing · Computer Science · Earth Science

· Ecology · Marine-Biology · Environmental Studies · Geology · Atmospheric Science · Geography · Applied Mathematics

· Modeling or Statistics · Natural Resource

http://www.amgenscholars.eu/web/guest/home

A great list of several Biotechnology internships in various locations.

http://csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/cc/inset

Internships in nanosystems science, engineering and technology at UC Santa Barbara.

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BIG list of internships from the State MESA Office

http://www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREU

The computer forensics track includes exposure to malware analysis, hard drive analysis (using EnCase), open source intelligence

(using Maltego and other tools), as well as exposure to our Spam and Phishing research projects. Students in our track regularly

interact with law enforcement in the scope of their research. The deadline for applications is February 18th. Please forward to any

interested undergraduates you may know.

http://surf-it.soe.ucsc.edu

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology Applications for SURF-IT 2011 are due February 15.

The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology (SURF-IT) offers

opportunities for both UCSC students and non-UCSC students. SURF-IT provides an intensive and personalized summer program for women,

minority, or disadvantaged undergraduates. SURF-IT includes a research experience supervised by a UCSC Baskin School of Engineering

faculty member.

http://www.premedsurgery.org

This is a mentorship and educational program where you will be interacting with physicians in the department of surgery.

You will be working with them in every step of the way throughout their work: from seeing patients in the intensive care unit, to pre-operative,

to bedside, trauma bay, operating room, clinics, and rounds. You will experience what surgeons and physicians do every.

You will be part of their team and treated as such. This program is under the supervision and guidelines set forth by the

Chairman of Surgery at UC Davis Health System. Deadline March 27, 2011.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/intern/

Internships in Monterey County agencies and government, hospitals, engineering,

http://www.mbari.org/education_new/internship/genintern.htm

See here for internships at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

ACCESS UC Santa Cruz, Chemistry and Biology Internships. Deadline March 1, 2012

Membership: You must join at http://www.chem.ucsc.edu/projects/access/memindex.html

Apply at: http://www.chem.ucsc.edu/projects/access/sri.html

http://www.marinetech.org/careers/internships.php

Twelve internships will be funded by the MATE Center for marine technical internships aboard sea‑going research vessels that are part

of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) and

the United States Coast Guard <http://www.unols.org/info/vessels.htm> and

the Institute For Exploration (www.ife.org <http://www.ife.org/> )

http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=69

http://scrippseducation.ucsd.edu/Undergraduate_Programs/Resources/Internships/

The goal of STARS, a federally funded program, is to increase the numbers of underrepresented students in doctoral science programs.

STARS offers an exciting research internship for undergraduate students, recent graduates and masters students in the sciences

(physical, life, behavioral, marine and ocean), engineering, and math. The academy provides an opportunity to participate in an ongoing

UC San Diego research project and experience the rigors of doctoral programs.

http://www.wie.umd.edu/undergrad/reucomps.html

The Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland working

with CyberWatch to encourage 2 year community college students to apply for Summer Cybersecurity Research Experience.

Cybersecurity Research Experience for Undergraduates in Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park

http://eap.usra.edu

NASA opportunities of interest to international students and permanent residents - Not included on the NASA OSSI site.

http://www.mctinc.com/smart/

NASA opportunities of interest to international students and permanent residents - Not included on the NASA OSSI site.

http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP_EN.asp?SnID=1423000221

US Dept of Agriculture. Internships in a wide variety of scientific and engineering areas. Similar to NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative.

Submit an application here and it will be seen by many potential internship providers.

http://www.kent.edu/chemistry/reu/index.cfm

Kent State University REU/internships in organic chemistry and chemical engineering. Deadline Mar. 1.

http://www.uwosh.edu/computer_science/reu-site

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh (REU)

http://www.truststc.org/reu/

TRUST at UC Berkeley, Cornell University, Stanford University, Vanderbilt

University (REU) *Cyber Security and Trustworthy Systems*

Application due: March 1

http://marcmbrs.ucsc.edu/about.html

REU opportunities through UCSC

http://towson.edu/biology/2011%20REU%20Notice.htm

Research Experience in Molecular Ecology
The Biology Department announces the 2011 Research Experience in Molecular
Ecology Program. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation
(REU) and Towson University. This program is designed for students with an
interest in ecology and the application of molecular tools to that field.
The Program is particularly geared towards students with no prior research
experience and students from groups underrepresented in the sciences.

http://cahsi.cs.utep.edu/OPPORTUNITIES/tabid/125/Default.aspx

A listing of internship opportunities in the biological sciences

http://minorityinternships.energy.gov

U.S. Department of Energy REU Deadline March 31, 2011

http://cahsi.cs.utep.edu/OPPORTUNITIES/tabid/125/Default.aspx/

Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions, CAHSI goals are:

To increase the number of Hispanic students who enter the professoriate in computing areas, or enter the computing workforce with advanced degrees.

To support the retention and advancement of Hispanic students and faculty in computing areas

To develop and sustain competitive academic and research programs at HSIs.

http://www.smdep.org

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

http://biomaterials.syr.edu/summer_research/2012reumainpage/

Syracuse Biomaterials Institute

Summer internship. $5000 plus housing, Syracuse New York Deadline April 1.

We are an interdisciplinary institute focused on research in biomaterials, smart medical devices, and biological/tissue-engineered constructs.

Biomaterials are natural and synthetic substances designed to treat, augment, or replace tissues and organs of the human body as treatments to disease or injury.