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Friday, December 12, 2003
This Seems Like a Very Promising Loan Concept - Check it Out! courtesy Walt of Passion Profit
Do you need money to expand you business but lack the credit, income and collateral? Well, Project Enterprise is here to help. Over the past several years we have made loans to hundreds of business owners as a part of our peer-lending program. We have a 98% approval rate. We can start you with as little as $3,000 and build up to $12,000.
Get started by ...
Attending a full-day training session. Running a business with revenues of at least $5,000 over the last 12 months. Completing the Business Questionnaire (see website or call). Agreeing to participate in monthly team meetings. Call for the Next Seminar Date:
Website: Go to Project Enterprise
Contact: Rae Ann Spieles 212-678-6734 ext. 3#, email
IMPORTANT: Mention you heard about it from Walt's Passion Profit list.
Do you need money to expand you business but lack the credit, income and collateral? Well, Project Enterprise is here to help. Over the past several years we have made loans to hundreds of business owners as a part of our peer-lending program. We have a 98% approval rate. We can start you with as little as $3,000 and build up to $12,000.
Get started by ...
Attending a full-day training session. Running a business with revenues of at least $5,000 over the last 12 months. Completing the Business Questionnaire (see website or call). Agreeing to participate in monthly team meetings. Call for the Next Seminar Date:
Website: Go to Project Enterprise
Contact: Rae Ann Spieles 212-678-6734 ext. 3#, email
IMPORTANT: Mention you heard about it from Walt's Passion Profit list.
Monday, December 08, 2003
Hewlett-Packard Company Microenterprise Development Program Grant - providing economic opportunity in underserved communities
2004 GRANT OPPORTUNITY FACT SHEET
HP has a vision of "e-inclusion"--- a vision of the future in which all people have access to the social and economic opportunities of the 21st century, and can use technology as a means to learn, work and thrive. Our goal is to help close the gap between technology-empowered and technology-excluded communities worldwide and demonstrate our commitment to global citizenship.
HP is requesting proposals for participation in the Microenterprise Development Program, a grant initiative targeting nonprofit microenterprise development agencies that serve clients in low-income communities in the United States. The goal of the program is to accelerate the ability of nonprofit microenterprise development agencies to advance economic growth in diverse, low-income communities by 1) making the agencies more efficient and effective through the integration of technology into their core operations and 2) assisting them in providing their clients with access to technology and associated training to optimize its use. HP seeks to build long-term capacity in these organizations and the communities they serve. HP also seeks to assist the microenterprise industry in the U.S. through supporting best practices in the use of technology for microenterprise development.
Through the Microenterprise Development Program, HP will support nonprofit agencies that have a primary focus on providing microenterprise development programs and services in underserved communities. Each grant award will have a total list price value of $150,000 to $250,000 in equipment, cash, services and support. In addition, recipients will receive a travel grant to participate in a symposium to share learnings, address common challenges and provide information that will serve to educate and inform the microenterprise development industry.
In determining awardees, priority consideration will be given to agencies that clearly demonstrate the following: thoughtful and innovative technology vision and plan for the agency and its client services breadth and diversity of partnerships and support from the community capacity to execute and support the project.
To learn more about the HP Microenterprise Development Program and view a complete copy of the Request for Proposals, please visit. Proposals must be submitted online between December 15, 2003 and January 23, 2004, no later than January 23, 2004 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
Regards,
Camilla Nelson
****************************************
H. Camilla Nelson
Program Manager
Philanthropy and Education
Hewlett Packard Company
3000 Hanover Street MS 1029
Palo Alto, California 94304
Phone: 650-857-2820
Fax: 650-857-4598
e-mail: camilla.nelson@hp.com
2004 GRANT OPPORTUNITY FACT SHEET
HP has a vision of "e-inclusion"--- a vision of the future in which all people have access to the social and economic opportunities of the 21st century, and can use technology as a means to learn, work and thrive. Our goal is to help close the gap between technology-empowered and technology-excluded communities worldwide and demonstrate our commitment to global citizenship.
HP is requesting proposals for participation in the Microenterprise Development Program, a grant initiative targeting nonprofit microenterprise development agencies that serve clients in low-income communities in the United States. The goal of the program is to accelerate the ability of nonprofit microenterprise development agencies to advance economic growth in diverse, low-income communities by 1) making the agencies more efficient and effective through the integration of technology into their core operations and 2) assisting them in providing their clients with access to technology and associated training to optimize its use. HP seeks to build long-term capacity in these organizations and the communities they serve. HP also seeks to assist the microenterprise industry in the U.S. through supporting best practices in the use of technology for microenterprise development.
Through the Microenterprise Development Program, HP will support nonprofit agencies that have a primary focus on providing microenterprise development programs and services in underserved communities. Each grant award will have a total list price value of $150,000 to $250,000 in equipment, cash, services and support. In addition, recipients will receive a travel grant to participate in a symposium to share learnings, address common challenges and provide information that will serve to educate and inform the microenterprise development industry.
In determining awardees, priority consideration will be given to agencies that clearly demonstrate the following: thoughtful and innovative technology vision and plan for the agency and its client services breadth and diversity of partnerships and support from the community capacity to execute and support the project.
To learn more about the HP Microenterprise Development Program and view a complete copy of the Request for Proposals, please visit
Regards,
Camilla Nelson
****************************************
H. Camilla Nelson
Program Manager
Philanthropy and Education
Hewlett Packard Company
3000 Hanover Street MS 1029
Palo Alto, California 94304
Phone: 650-857-2820
Fax: 650-857-4598
e-mail: camilla.nelson@hp.com
Subject: GRANTS: fellowship--center on race and social problems
Postdoctoral Fellowship Announcement
Center on Race and Social Problems, University of Pittsburgh
The Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) at the University of Pittsburgh is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow to work on the research project: "Improving High School and Post High School Outcomes for African American Youth in Allegheny County," in addition to pursuing and conducting independent research related to race and education.
CRSP is a multi-disciplinary academic center designed to address race-related social problems through research, intervention and education. The mission of CRSP is to conduct applied social science research on race, ethnicity and color and their influence on the quality of life for Americans in the 21st century.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in all aspects of the research project, working directly with Dr. Larry Davis, Dean of the School of Social Work and Director of CRSP, and with Dr. Ralph Bangs, Associate Director of CRSP. The fellow will also work on the development and implementation of new research initiatives for the Center, and will pursue their individual race related research interests.
This is a full time, 18 month assignment, beginning January 1, 2004. Salary compensation is $36,000 per year, plus benefits ($54,000 for the entire assignment).
Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. (by Dec. 31, 2003) in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Public Affairs, or other related field, and have 1-2 years of research experience or skills in data collection and analysis, and writing. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send a letter stating research interests and a resume by e-mail to Michael Newman at: email , no later than November 30, 2003. Questions regarding this position or requests for a copy of the research proposal should be directed to Megan Soltesz at (412) 624-1558.
Project Summary: Improving High School and Post High School Outcomes for African American Youth in Allegheny County
The scope of this research is to focus on what happens to African American Youth in Allegheny County during high school and after they graduate. The research builds on prior work that inspects positive factors that contribute to African American students' intention to stay in school. It will also focus on programs that improve secondary and post-secondary education for African Americans.
Specific duties will include:
* Summarize administrative data on African American
student progress and outcomes in high school
* Summarize secondary data on education and employment
outcomes for high school dropouts and graduates
* Summarize literature on African American outcomes
after high school
* Review local data and identify systemic problems
that inhibit transitions from high school to
post-secondary education
* Identify best practices for improving African
American high school and post-secondary outcomes
* Gather information on local programs and compare to
best practices
* Write project reports and scholarly publications
* Write proposals for follow-up funding
Postdoctoral Fellowship Announcement
Center on Race and Social Problems, University of Pittsburgh
The Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) at the University of Pittsburgh is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow to work on the research project: "Improving High School and Post High School Outcomes for African American Youth in Allegheny County," in addition to pursuing and conducting independent research related to race and education.
CRSP is a multi-disciplinary academic center designed to address race-related social problems through research, intervention and education. The mission of CRSP is to conduct applied social science research on race, ethnicity and color and their influence on the quality of life for Americans in the 21st century.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in all aspects of the research project, working directly with Dr. Larry Davis, Dean of the School of Social Work and Director of CRSP, and with Dr. Ralph Bangs, Associate Director of CRSP. The fellow will also work on the development and implementation of new research initiatives for the Center, and will pursue their individual race related research interests.
This is a full time, 18 month assignment, beginning January 1, 2004. Salary compensation is $36,000 per year, plus benefits ($54,000 for the entire assignment).
Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. (by Dec. 31, 2003) in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Public Affairs, or other related field, and have 1-2 years of research experience or skills in data collection and analysis, and writing. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send a letter stating research interests and a resume by e-mail to Michael Newman at: email , no later than November 30, 2003. Questions regarding this position or requests for a copy of the research proposal should be directed to Megan Soltesz at (412) 624-1558.
Project Summary: Improving High School and Post High School Outcomes for African American Youth in Allegheny County
The scope of this research is to focus on what happens to African American Youth in Allegheny County during high school and after they graduate. The research builds on prior work that inspects positive factors that contribute to African American students' intention to stay in school. It will also focus on programs that improve secondary and post-secondary education for African Americans.
Specific duties will include:
* Summarize administrative data on African American
student progress and outcomes in high school
* Summarize secondary data on education and employment
outcomes for high school dropouts and graduates
* Summarize literature on African American outcomes
after high school
* Review local data and identify systemic problems
that inhibit transitions from high school to
post-secondary education
* Identify best practices for improving African
American high school and post-secondary outcomes
* Gather information on local programs and compare to
best practices
* Write project reports and scholarly publications
* Write proposals for follow-up funding
Grants for Mature Women by Talbots
Subject: GRANTS: talbots women's scholarship
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund (For Older Women
Students).
These scholarships are sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation. Actress Jasmine Guy was a judge last year. Five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to women seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life.
Since 1997, the fund has awarded 330 scholarships to 330 women ranging in ages from the late twenties to their early sixties. To be eligible, applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED (at least ten years ago) and be presently seeking a 2 or 4 year degree.
Deadline: January 15, 2004 or until one thousand eligible applications have been received. Applications and more details are available at by Talbots at http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
Subject: GRANTS: talbots women's scholarship
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund (For Older Women
Students).
These scholarships are sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation. Actress Jasmine Guy was a judge last year. Five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to women seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life.
Since 1997, the fund has awarded 330 scholarships to 330 women ranging in ages from the late twenties to their early sixties. To be eligible, applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED (at least ten years ago) and be presently seeking a 2 or 4 year degree.
Deadline: January 15, 2004 or until one thousand eligible applications have been received. Applications and more details are available at by Talbots at http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
National Science Foundation Scholarships courtesty Wayne
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, NSF 04-527
National Science Foundation
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
Division of Undergraduate Education
Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (optional):
March 05, 2004
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's
local time): April 02, 2004
The Robert Noyce Scholarship program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The program provides funds to institutions of higher education to support scholarships, stipends, and programs for students who commit to teaching in high need K-12 schools.
peace...
Wayne
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, NSF 04-527
National Science Foundation
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
Division of Undergraduate Education
Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (optional):
March 05, 2004
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's
local time): April 02, 2004
The Robert Noyce Scholarship program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The program provides funds to institutions of higher education to support scholarships, stipends, and programs for students who commit to teaching in high need K-12 schools.
peace...
Wayne
Subject: Microsoft Scholarships - courtesty Batuta Academy
Microsoft recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and is committed to hiring the best and brightest from all backgrounds. We know that having a wide range of perspectives will enable us to continue to provide great software
and services in the 21st century. We have a scholarship program that is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in Computer Science and other related technical fields.
Microsoft is excited to be offering over a half million dollars in scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year. Scholarships will range in value from $10K to half tuition to full tuition. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2004. Microsoft will contact finalists by the end of February 2004. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 15, 2004. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to complete a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. (Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.)
Undergraduate students from across North America will be selected in recognition of their passion for software and the ability to make a difference in the software industry. We request that you forward the information about the scholarships to students at your school that fit the criteria and might be interested in applying. For your convenience, you can send students to http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships for application information. Please contact me directly with any additional questions you may have.
peace...
Batuta Academy
1S450 Summit Ave., Suite 210
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (800) 775-5818 or (630)827-2500
Fax: (630) 827-2600
Contact Email: / webmaster@batuta.org
Microsoft recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and is committed to hiring the best and brightest from all backgrounds. We know that having a wide range of perspectives will enable us to continue to provide great software
and services in the 21st century. We have a scholarship program that is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in Computer Science and other related technical fields.
Microsoft is excited to be offering over a half million dollars in scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year. Scholarships will range in value from $10K to half tuition to full tuition. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2004. Microsoft will contact finalists by the end of February 2004. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 15, 2004. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to complete a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. (Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.)
Undergraduate students from across North America will be selected in recognition of their passion for software and the ability to make a difference in the software industry. We request that you forward the information about the scholarships to students at your school that fit the criteria and might be interested in applying. For your convenience, you can send students to http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships for application information. Please contact me directly with any additional questions you may have.
peace...
Batuta Academy
1S450 Summit Ave., Suite 210
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (800) 775-5818 or (630)827-2500
Fax: (630) 827-2600
Contact Email: / webmaster@batuta.org
