The NASA MUST scholarship application is now available online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/!
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2008
The MUST Program supports the best and the brightest students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines during the early years of their college education while enriching their learning with the MUST Professional Academic Support System (MUST PASS), an academic enrichment, mentoring and career development system. Scholars participate in exciting research opportunities at NASA Centers that will help broaden their career horizons. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply.
The program components are the following:
- One-year partial tuition scholarship of up to one-half of a student's tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship is renewable until a student’s senior year provided that the student continues to meet all of the eligibility criteria, comply with all program requirements, and submit a renewal application every year which will also require an official transcript and a letter of recommendation.
- MUST PASS (Professional and Academic Support System). MUST PASS is academic enrichment, mentoring, and career development system that offers resources and access to scientific mentors, tutors, graduate students, and professionals during the school year. Scholars receive a dedicated point of contact to obtain additional academic support and tutoring services when needed.
- A maximum stipend of $5,000 to participate in a mandatory summer research experience at a NASA Center. Scholars are considered for an internship at one of ten NASA centers. Selection for a NASA summer research experience is based on a student’s career profile and depends on internship availability.
- Students have the opportunity to join a professional association with any of the MUST Consortium organizations which are the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs and The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. They will also be invited to participate in educational enrichment opportunities including competitions, conferences, graduate school preparation, and professional development.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen. U. S. citizens from underrepresented groups (Women, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply.
- Must reside in the U.S. or Territories of the U.S.
- Must be studying and hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for the 2008-2009 academic year
- Be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior during the time of application who plans to attend or enroll in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student for the 2008 - 2009 academic year
- Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted)
- Must be pursuing a degree in a physical science, technology, engineering or mathematics
1301 K Street NW
Suite 450-A West
Washington, D.C. 20005
202.296.5400
www.hispanicfund.org
Developing professionals... one degree at a time.
White House Internship Program
Welcome to the White House Intern website! Thank you for your interest in serving President George W. Bush. The White House Internship provides an opportunity to experience day-to-day life at the White House while working on a variety of tasks and projects.
In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, D.C. area. White House Internships are unpaid positions and participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. Approximately 100 interns are chosen each spring, summer, and fall to participate in this highly competitive program.
We invite you to apply. Please read the Intern Application (pdf) and the White House Office descriptions carefully. Office descriptions can help you determine your areas of interest and assist you in making an informed decision about which offices might fit your qualifications. Interns will be selected based on their application and demonstrated interest in public service.
Applicants must be:
- At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
-
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university, or graduated the previous semester
- A United States citizen
Completed application materials must be submitted to Meghan Espinoza, Intern Coordinator in the office of White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before the following deadlines:
Summer 2008 Internship
May 20 - August 15, 2008
Application Deadline: February 26, 2008
Fall 2008 Internship
August 26 - December 12, 2008
Application Deadline: June 3, 2008
Upon acceptance, candidates must consent to a security investigation prior to their start date and a random drug test. All security measures are confidential and intended to protect the applicant as well as the Executive Office of The President.
Again, thank you for your interest in the White House Internship Program. We look forward to hearing from you.
Meghan Espinoza
Intern Coordinator
White House Personnel
Telephone: (202) 456-5979
|
