December 11, 1998
Hispanic high school students graduating in 1999 are encouraged to apply for a RMHC/HACER (Ronald McDonald House Charities/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) scholarship. Applications are now available at participating high schools and McDonald's restaurants nationwide, or by calling the RMHC/HACER hotline at (800) 736-5219. An estimated $1 million will be awarded to assist students entering college this coming fall.
The application period for the 1998-1999 academic year runs through February. Application packets must be postmarked by the national deadline date of February 1, 1999.
The RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program was founded in 1985 by McDonald's franchisee Richard Castro of El Paso, TX. Castro saw the need to address escalating high school drop-out and low college enrollment rates of Hispanic students. Through the continued commitment of program partners—RMHC, McDonald's franchisees, and McDonald's Corporation— the program launched successfully in other communities across the country.
El programa de becas RMHC/HACER (Ronald McDonald House Charities/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) motiva a estudiantes hispanos que cursan su último año de secundaria y buscan ayuda financiera para asistir a la universidad para que apliquen para una beca HACER. Los formularios están disponibles en las escuelas secundarias y los restaurantes McDonald's participantes o comunicándose al (800) 736-5219. Se estima que se otorgará cerca de un millón de dólares en ayuda financiera a los estu-diantes que iniciarán sus estudios universitarios en el otoño de 1999.
El período de aplicación 1998-1999 estará vigente hasta febrero de 1999. Los paquetes con el formulario y otros documentos necesarios deben ser enviados antes de la fecha límite del 1º de febrero de 1999.
El programa HACER fué fundado en 1985 por Richard Castro, dueño y operador de McDonald's en El Paso, Texas. Castro reconoció la necesidad de buscar una solución al alarmante número de estudiantes hispanos que abandonan sus estudios secundarios y el bajo número que asiste en la universidad. A través del continuo apoyo de los socios del programa —RMHC, dueños/operadores de restaurantes McDonald's y la corporación McDonald's— éste ha sido adoptado por un gran número de comunidades en la nación.
The American Heart Association is fighting for your life! One of their strongest weapons is the Student Research Program designed for young minds who are hopeful for a future in biomedical research. Anthony DeMaria, M.D., President of the San Diego Division American Heart Association, announced that applications for the 1999 summer Student Research Program are now available at the local Heart Office, located at 3640 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, 92103.
"The Western States Affiliate is proud of this unique project," Dr. DeMaria stated," which offers undergraduates the opportunity to work side-by-side with well-known medical scientists during the summer months. This program has been in existence in California since 1957, and is now being offered to undergraduates in Nevada and Utah as well. In the summer of 1998, sixty-five young people were actively involved."
Each student selected for participation receives a stipend of $2,500 to cover living expenses during the summer research experience. Students must be Juniors or Seniors in the Fall of 1999 and be enrolled full-time in a California, Nevada or Utah college or university or be a resident of one of those states.
"I would particularly like to encourage students of the basic sciences to apply because of their importance to medical research," Dr. DeMaria said. "Heart disease is still the number one killer. Encouraging promising science students to consider careers in cardiovascular research is vital to achieving the ultimate goal of eradicating this disease."
Awards for these scholarships are based on an assessment of the student's application, academic record, and faculty recommendation forms.
The deadline for requesting application packets is December 15, 1998. For more information, call (619) 291-7454.
Applications for the Early Admissions Honors (EAH) program at the University of California, San Diego are now open to current high school juniors who will complete 12th grade during the academic year 1999-2000. The deadline for applying for UCSD's 1999 fall quarter is Jan. 29, 1999.
The EAH program offers exceptionally talented high school scholars the opportunity to enroll in UCSD while completing their senior year of high school. Those students who decide to continue their studies at UCSD following high school graduation will automatically be enrolled without filing another application.
Early Admission Honors students may take up to two UCSD courses per quarter at a cost of less than one-third the usual fees. Estimated expenses for the program are: applications fee of $40; registration fee of approximately $400 per quarter; books and supplies, approximately $50 to $80 per course, and approximately $91 for a parking permit.
Qualifications for the program include a grade point average of 4.00 in all high school courses applicable to the UC admission requirements (known as the "a-f pattern"). The SAT I or PSAT exam must also have been completed by the December 1998 test date. The required minimum test scores on either PSA or SAT I are 620 for the verbal test and 560 for math. Courses taken through the EAH program will become a permanent part of the student's academic record and grades are given according to University of California standards.
Purpose of the EAH program is treefold, according to coordinator Patricia C. Reiswig. "First of all, we're providing advanced courses for students who want to follow a particular subject beyond the level offered in high school. For instance, some students find they have achieved the highest level of math at their high school, and they're ready to go on to the levels that UCSD can offer."
Reiswig says the program also allows students to take subjects not offered at their high school. "Many EAH students like to take UCSD courses that interest them, such as a theatre class that focuses on films of Dustin Hoffman or an anthropology course on the study of primates in nature," she says.
And thirdly, adds Reiswig, EAH provides a gradual transition from high school to the college environment. "Students find they get first-hand experience of what college is like," she says. "By the time they enroll full-time, the adjustment is easier by far."
Reiswig says that other benefits of EAH include the numerous advantages of regular UCSD students. "EAH students gain an insider's advantage with all UCSD academic services available to them. They're given an e-mail account with access to the internet, as well as access to campus computer labs, free of charge. Plus they can explore the wealth of resources at the UCSD libraries."
Further information about the EAH program can be obtained by calling (619) 534-4831.
The Center for California Studies invites graduating seniors, graduate students and other college graduates to apply for its Capital Fellowship Programs-one-year fellowships in the California Assembly, Governor's Office, State Judicial Council and State Senate. The deadline to submit completed applications is February 17, 1999, except for the Judicial Administration Fellowships, which need to be submitted by January 22. In addition to an incredible work experience, Capital Fellows receive a monthly stipend, health benefits and credits toward a Master's Degree.
"The Capital Fellowship Programs offer first-hand experience in developing and implementing public policy," said Timothy A. Hodson, executive director of the Center for California Studies, which administers the programs.
Opportunities available through the Capital Fellowship Programs include placement in; the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program, the Executive Fellowship Program, the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program and the Senate Associates Program.
Since 1957, Capital Fellows have directly participated in the legislative and judicial process at the most senior level. Past fellows have gone on to achieve significant personal and professional success in both the public and private sector. Former Fellows include Congressmembers Xavier Becerra, Howard Berman, and Mike Thompson and former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Rose Bird.
"Young people have the opportunity to make a huge impact in the future of our state," said Hodson. "We encourage all eligible candidates to apply to these programs. The rewards are truly invaluable."
For more information call 916-278-6906 or visit the Capital Fellowship Programs' web site at www.csus.edu/calst.
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