Gates Millennium Scholars
http://www.gmsp.org
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with
significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.

Clay Aiken ABLE to SERVE Awards
Access the US and International applications at:
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
Deadline - typically mid-February
The Youth Service America and The Bubel Aiken Foundation are proud to announce the Clay Aiken ABLE to SERVE Awards, offering twenty-five grants up to $1,000 each to encourage young people with disabilities, between the ages of 5 and 22, to plan and execute service projects in the United States for National Youth Service Day.

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
http://www.woodrow.org/
Through its Humanities at Work program, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
seeks to increase awareness of the value of humanities training and education to society at large and, in so doing, to expand career opportunities for Ph.Ds both inside and outside the academy.As part of this goal, the program offers Practicum Grants to support internships for graduate students who wish to explore the impact of their scholarship beyond the university. The Humanities at Work initiative will award up to ten Practicum Grants of up to $2,000 to support humanities Ph.D. students who have created public scholarship internships, engaging their scholarship in a context outside of college teaching and research. For further information on the program and/or to download a grant application form, see the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Web site. RFP Link: http://www.woodrow.org/phd/About/about.html

Enterprise Foundation Invites Applications for Rose Architectural Fellowships
http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/
Deadline: Typically late March
The Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship was established by the Enterprise Foundation, a national nonprofit housing and community development organization, to promote architectural and community design in low- income communities and to encourage architects to become leaders in public service and community development. Fellows are expected to make a three-year commitment to work as part of a partner organization's staff.
http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/RoseFellowship/

USA Funds Accepting Applications for College Scholarships
http://www.usafunds.org/
Deadline: March
Education-loan guarantor USA Funds is accepting applications for two scholarship programs to assist college students with demonstrated financial need. Both programs offer $1,500 scholarships to qualified full- time undergraduate and graduate students and $750 scholar-
ships to qualified half-time undergraduates. For complete eligibility information and to download an application form, visit the USA Funds Web site.

Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships
http://www.salliemaefund.org/
Deadline: Various
In 2004, the Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by student loan com-
pany Sallie Mae, will award more than $2.5 million in scholarships to help enroll students in college through its community-based initiative, Project Access. The fund seeks to help increase access to higher education for a diverse generation of Americans through its support of the following scholarship programs for ethnic minority and underserved students.
For a complete listing of 2004 scholarship guidelines, criteria, and application procedures, visit the Sallie Mae Fund Web site. RFP Link: http://www.salliemaefund.org/bridging/index.html


AT&T CARES Youth Service Action Fund Offers Grant for National Youth Service Day
http://www.ysa.org/
Deadline: typically in February
Youth Service America and AT&T have partnered to present the AT&T CARES Youth Service Action Fund, which will provide support to young people as they improve their communities through service on National Youth Service Day, April 16-18, 2004. Fifty grants of $500 each are available to young people (ages 5-25) and organizations to implement service projects for National Youth Service Day in April. Grant applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: be an organization (public, private, or nonprofit), or be a youth between the ages of 5-25 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Guidelines and application forms as well as information on National Youth Service Day are available at the Youth Service America Web site. RFP Link: http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm

Students In Service Grant
The Students in Service program—an AmeriCorps-affiliated Education Award Only program—supports and encourages higher education students in their engagement in service-learning and community service activities. Upon completion of the term of service, a student in the program earns an education award.Through Students in Service, students are introduced to and participate in local, regional, and national service-learning opportunities. Opportunities include activities in the areas of tutoring/mentoring, literacy, public safety, environmental initiatives, and human services. For more information on the Washington State program, see:
http://www.wacampuscompact.org/programs_communitycp.html


Young People Invited to Submit Ideas for Helping Adults Quit Smoking
http://www.champss.org/
Deadline: typically February
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/) and the Consumer Healthcare division of GlaxoSmithKline have announced the "C.H.A.M.P.S.S. Help Parents Quit Smoking" Contest, which will reward young people for their ideas on ways to help a parent or adult loved one quit smoking. The contest, which is part of a national campaign called C.H.A.M.P.S.S., or Children Helping And Motivating Parents to Stop Smoking, invites youth ages 13-18 to log on to the program's Web site and explain what they did or plan to do to help their parent, or another adult smoker in their lives, to quit smoking. Three contest finalists will receive $1,500 cash scholar- ships, and from those finalists one grand-prize winner will be selected to receive a $5,000 cash scholarship and a trip for two to Washington, D.C., where he or she will be recognized at the Annual Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Advocates of the Year Award Ceremonies.

The Do Something BRICK Awards
http://www.dosomething.org/brick-awards.htm
The Do Something BRICK Awards program honors and funds the efforts of dynamic leaders age 18 and under who have devised and implemented innovative solutions to problems in their local communities in the areas of community building, health, and the environment. Each BRICK winner receives an engraved brick, a $5,000 higher education scholarship, a $5,000 grant for continued community work, pro bono services, and other support and recognition.

Congressional Research Awards from the Dirksen Congressional Center
http://www.dirksencenter.org/grantcongresearchaward.htm
The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress.  The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress and its leaders.  Since 1978, the Congressional Research Awards (formerly the Congressional Research Grants) program has paid out $585,000 to support 315 projects. Applications are accepted at any time, but the deadline is February 1 for the annual selections, which are announced in March.

The Civic Education Project atNorthwestern University - Summer Job Opportunities
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/
The Civic Education Project, a program of Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, combines traditional education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people. Through innovative service-learning programs, the Civic Education Project offers young people opportunities to learn and serve in communities across the country, developing the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on society. In the summers, CEP offers service-learning courses for gifted middle and high schoolers, through Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD) in Evanston and Chicago, IL; as well as through a partnership with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth (CTY) in Baltimore, MD. More information on employment opportunities can be found at http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/employmentopportunities.html

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Summer Internship Program
http://www.apaics.org
Every year, APAICS selects ten to twelve students for a first-hand learning experience in American politics. Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations in Washington DC. Through a series of seminars, they learn about national Asian Pacific Islander American advocacy organizations and network with peers from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
The APAICS internship program encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Islander American, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and develops their leadership skills. Interns receive a stipend of $2500 for the period from June 7 to July 30. The interns come from all regions of the country and represent many segments of the Asian Pacific Islander American community. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service. Applications can be downloaded from the APAICS website at www.apaics.org.

Institute for Community Leadership Internships
http://www.icleadership.org
The Institute for Community Leadership offers interns the opportunity to integrate into the Civil Rights movement. Positions provide selected individuals with the tools to become part of community building efforts, and to change yourself by assisting others in changing the world.


Global Youth Village Summer Jobs
http://www.globalyouthvillage.org
Looking to develop your international appeal, or want an exciting professional development opportunity? Then join the international staff team at the Global Youth Village. Every
summer since 1979, a dynamic learning environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people and staff to turn cross-cultural theory and skills into practical action. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, prejudice, and the effects of social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, political, and language barriers.

Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change
Oxfam America is dedicated to finding long-term solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. We do this by supporting local organizations that understand the specific needs of their communities. Eradicating poverty and hunger though involves a coherent effort on many fronts, from grassroots work in poor communities to bringing informed influence to bear on global policies. The Oxfam CHANGE Initiative, now entering its 5th year, engages college students and their campuses in this exciting and important work. The CHANGE Initiative aims to develop capable and confident young leaders, who are informed and active voices for positive social change, and who inspire greater global awareness in others. Oxfam America is looking for a diverse group of undergraduate students, rising sophomores and juniors, committed to global social justice issues. The students must have an interest in issues such as Fair Trade Coffee, global hunger and international trade, and be willing to work on their campuses and in their communities to create campaigns and educational opportunities.

International Youth Foundation YouthActionNet Award
http://www.youthactionnet.org/minigrants.php
The International Youth Foundation is accepts applications for its YouthActionNet Award, which provides $500 to individuals ages 18-24 who lead projects that promote social change and connect youths with local communities. Projects should have the potential for growth or duplication.

National Youth Service Day Grants from Youth Service America and Youth Venture
http://www.youthventure.org/ysa
In conjunction with National Youth Service Day, Youth Service America and Youth Venture offer grants to enable young people to engage in community service and make a difference in their world. YSA Youth Venturers are young people who identify a need in their school or community and dream of making a difference. With the help of a team, they develop an idea and launch their own civic-minded organizations. YSA Youth Venture teams have tutored children, helped clean up the environment, and started clubs and small businesses that serve the needs of their community. Youth Service America and Youth Venture want to give you the tools to make dreams a reality. Start-up grants of up to $1,000 each are available to young people (ages 12-20) who want to create new, civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses (“Ventures”). These Ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting asset to the community.

Other Youth Service America grants can be found at http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm



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