Diversity resources

Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Natl Institutes of Health)  
http://www.ugsp.nih.gov
The Undergraduate Scholarship Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical research.
Visits: 21778

Gear Up Program (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html
The Gear Up program is dedicated to increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in college. Learn about the program here, then talk to a counselor at your school to apply.
Visits: 8432

Educational Partnership Program (NOAA)  
http://epp.noaa.gov
Financial help for minority aspiring scientists! NOAA's EPP scholarships support research and training in the oceanic, atmospheric, and other NOAA-related sciences for students attending minority-serving universities.
Visits: 3233

Summer Internship Program (US Dept of Transportation)  
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/stipdg.htm
The goal of the Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) is to bring more women, persons with disabilities, and members of diverse under-represented groups into transportation careers.
Visits: 3158

DisabilityInfo (White House)  
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
DisabilityInfo connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to pursue their personal and professional ambitions. Jobs, education, housing, transport, health, and more info, from across the federal government!
Visits: 2981

Office of Postsecondary Education (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/opeprogramguide.html
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) administers and supports projects that broaden access to higher education, including the TRIO programs. Learn more about how OPE works with your school to help further your college education.
Visits: 2833

Minority Science Internships (Fermi Nat'l Accelerator Laboratory)  
http://sist.fnal.gov
This Fermi National Accelerator Lab summer internship program focuses on giving opportunities in science and technology to the minorities that historically have been under-represented in U.S. science.
Visits: 2782

Office of Migrant Education (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/ome/programs.html
The Office of Migrant Education at the U.S. Department of Education has programs and resources available to help further the education of migrant and seasonal workers and their college- bound children.
Visits: 2531

Federal TRIO Programs (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
The Federal TRIO Programs are six educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support low income, disabled, and first- generation college students, and help them progress from middle school through grad school.
Visits: 2499

Gobierno USA.gov  
http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/index.shtml
Gobierno USA.gov es la nueva puerta entrada a miles de recursos gubernamentales - todo en espanol desarrollado por y para las personas que hablan espanol.
Visits: 2009

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship (Nat'l Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin)  
http://fosterscholars.noaa.gov
Dr. Nancy Foster scholarships provides support and encouragement for independent, graduate-level research in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, particularly for women and members of minority groups.
Visits: 1778

Indian Health Service Scholarships & Loan Repayment Programs  
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/index.asp
The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers three health professions scholarship programs, plus a loan repayment program in exchange for two years of full-time clinical practice at an approved Indian health program. Find out how to qualify!
Visits: 1596

White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans  
http://www.yic.gov
As the fastest growing population in the US, Hispanics play a vital role in America's future. This White House initiative strives to improve educational opportunities and achieve excellence in the education of Hispanic Americans.
Visits: 1536

Americans with Disabilities Act (US Dept of Justice)  
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
The US Dept of Justice provides free ADA information and publications, available through an automated ADA Information Line, 24 hours a day. Find out how to order at this website.
Visits: 1329

Funding Education Beyond High School- en Espanol   
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/spanish_index.html
La Guia para estudiantes es la publicacion mas completa lidiando con ayuda economica para estudiantes del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. (Funding Education Beyond High School - the Guide to Federal Student Aid in Spanish)
Visits: 1243

Code Talk (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development)  
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk
Named for the CodeTalkers who served their country with honor and distinction, CodeTalk is a federal, interagency, Native American Web site that delivers electronic info from government agencies and others to Native American communities.
Visits: 1016

Student Diversity Partnership Program (US Dept of Energy)  
http://minorityimpact.doe.gov/Education_Program/Internship_Program/internship_program.html
The Student Diversity Partnership Program provides summer internships for undergrads in science, engineering, & business. Earn credits and get paid while working with leading scientists, engineers and other top professionals from the DOE.
Visits: 761

Job Accommodations Network (US Dept of Labor)  
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/portals/individuals.htm
Excellent resources and info for workers with disabilities, including job search links, self- employment and small business opportunities, job accommodations, and related subjects. Job seekers should check out the "Employment Tips" link.
Visits: 690

Closing the Health Gap (US Dept of Health & Human Services)  
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=9
Closing the Health Gap is a national campaign designed to help improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations, who are affected by serious diseases and health conditions at far greater rates than other Americans.
Visits: 511

Native American Congressional Internships (Morris K. Udall Foundation)  
http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=300
This 10-week internship in Washington, DC places Native American students with an interest in tribal public policy in Congressional offices, Cabinet departments, and the White House, where they can observe gov't decision-making firsthand.
Visits: 245