New Opportunities

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

1) Toyota Community Scholars Program

From education and environment, to arts, culture and humanities, Toyota believes education is one of the essential keys to opening doors and creating opportunities. The Toyota Community Scholars program is one of Toyota's national education programs supporting students and teachers. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07.html

2) Bill Cosby Screenwriting Program

This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/09-15-07b.html

3) NFAA's YoungARTS Scholarship Program

We're looking for talented young artists in all disciplines of the performing, literary, and visual arts. NFAA's youngARTS program is dedicated to nurturing and supporting high school senior-aged artists at this critical point in their professional development. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/10-01-07d.html

4) Community Service-Based Grant For Single Parent Women

This grant is awarded to professional single parent women with outstanding student loan debt who contribute to their community through volunteer work. We honor women who volunteer in their community. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07b.html

5) American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program

To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering program or in an accredited land-surveying program. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07c.html

NEW INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS:

1) Corporate Jobs At DIRECTV

Our corporate culture respects people for their unique talents and contributions, and values the differences among employees. Our diverse culture helps create a better product through shared problem-solving, innovation and creative solutions. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/directv.html

2) Jobs At Black Enterprise Magazine

Black Enterprise is looking to hire online editors, online producers, market research assistants, editors, producers, sales analysts and more. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/blackenterprise.html

3) White House Internships

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. 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. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/whitehouse.html