Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards

Soroptimist International of the Americas, Midwestern Region is accepting applications for its Opportunity Awards Program through January 15, 2010.

Eligible applicants for the Opportunity Awards must be women who:

• Provide the primary financial support for their families
• Have financial need
• Are enrolled in or have been accepted in a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program
• Reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member nations (USA is one of these)
• Have not previously been a recipient of an Opportunity Award.

Click here to download complete information.

For more information, soroptimistofIlliana@yahoo.com, or call 708-724-0224

TQE Offering Scholarships

The Teacher Quality Enhancement Recruitment (TQE-R) grant at Governors State University is offering scholarships, from $500 to $3,000, to students entering the university’s secondary education programs in biology, chemistry, English, or math.

This is a renewable scholarship until Fall 2010 so students may reapply for the scholarship in subsequent terms. Applications for Winter 2010 must be submitted by December 1, 2009. Scholarship requirements and applications are available online at the TQE webpage.

This program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

MILE Substitute Teacher Academy 2-20-10

Back by very popular demand! The Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education in GSU’s College of Education is pleased to announce its next Substitute Teacher Academy! This great program is open to those with a baccalaureate degree who are looking for a way to make a difference in our schools as a substitute teacher. Find out what it takes to be a successful substitute teacher. Learn the skills, strategies, and methods that will make substitute teaching a rewarding experience for you and for your students.

When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Where: Governors State University, University Park, IL in the Hall of Honors
Cost: Your $50 registration will include all materials and lunch.

REGISTER RIGHT AWAY! Capacity is limited to the first 40 registrants. Based upon past experience, THIS PROGRAM WILL FILL UP!

For more information — or to reserve a place — call 708-534-4024.

CLICK HERE to download the flyer!

Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Scholarship

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has announced its Academic Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Approximately $500,000 are available for Jewish undergraduate and graduate students who are identified as showing promise in their chosen career fields.

Application deadline: February 15, 2010.

Click here to download additional information.

For more information:

Phone – (312) 673-3444
Email – jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org

Apply for Tuition Waivers by Nov 16, 2009

Applications are now available for College of Education Tuition Waivers for the Winter 2010 trimester.

The deadline for filing applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2009.

Pick up an application form Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm in the College of Education Dean’s Office (Room G256). Or click here to download a form.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be admitted to a CE program and be registered for at least 6 credit hours by Nov 16, 2009
• Must have cumulative GPA >= 3.00
• Must complete a Tuition Waiver application form
• Must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff from GSU or your previous institution
• Must submit all application materials by 5pm on Nov 16, 2009

Tuition Waiver award recipients are selected by a panel made up of administrators and/or faculty members within the College of Education.

Tuition Waiver recipients are asked to provide five hours each week for collaboration on a project with a COE faculty mentor.

Undergraduate and graduate tuition waivers are available for a maximum of two trimesters. Graduate Minority Tuition Waivers are available for a maximum of four trimesters. As Tuition Waivers are not automatically renewed, an additional application will be required for each trimester.

Undergraduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 12 enrolled credit hours.

Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.

Minority Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.

Note: All Tuition Waivers cover in-state tuition rates only and do not cover activity fees.

IL Legislative Latino Caucus Fndtn Scholarships

The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation will soon be awarding twenty $2000 scholarships to deserving full-time college students who are residents of Illinois and of Latino ancestry.

The application deadline for this opportunity is November 24, 2009.

More information, including application materials, are available online at the ILLCF website (www.illcf.org).

For Downers Grove Area Women

The American Association of University Women – Downers Grove Area Branch announces “Back-to-the-Books” Scholarships!

$1500 – $3000 scholarships for women who are residents of Downers Grove, Darien, Lisle, Westmont, or Woodridge.

Applications are due by October 15, 2009.

Click here for the flyer with more details.

For more information:

Downers Grove Area Branch
American Association of University Women
PO Box 694
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-986-9334

Volunteer Tutors Needed in Monee

From Tameka Holcomb
Executive Director
Footsteps to Enrichment
Monee, IL

We are looking for people who are willing to take compassion on our youth and assist us in preparing them to meet the educational challenges that they face daily. We currently need people willing to volunteer their time to work one or two hours per day. The tutoring and ISAT prep services will be offered Monday through Thursday. We are aware that people have busy and demanding schedules. We would appreciate any support that you could provide our organization. Together we can make a difference.

Please take a look at our website: www.footstepstoenrichment.com and see what we have been able to achieve during the summer techie camp. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Read the letter: click here

Part-time Phonathon Callers Needed

The GSU Foundation needs your help during its annual Phonathon. Student Phonathon callers help the Foundation raise contributions by calling alumni and reconnecting them with the university. Applicants must be friendly, persuasive, and dependable. The position pays $8 per hour, part time. For information and to apply, call 708.235.2188.

Undergrad Tuition Waiver Aps Due 8-17-09

The application deadline for Fall 2009 College of Education undergraduate tuition waivers has been extended to 5pm on August 17, 2009.

Click here to view/download the flyer and application form document.