Hispanic Student Scholarships: Applications Open

 

 

Student Scholarship applications are now open! Please visit www.pmahcc.org/applynow for full details and to apply now.   Recipients of the scholarships will be awarded one grant of up to $2,500, payable directly to the school the recipient is currently enrolled in or has been accepted to. Qualified candidates, including past recipient awardees, may re-apply every year, provided applicants meet the requirements described above. Awards are not renewable.   QUALIFICATIONS Currently attend, enrolled in or accepted into in an accredited post-high school educational institution** including 2 or 4 year college or university or vocational, technical or trade school in the United States or its territories Currently reside or have established plans to reside in one of the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Westmoreland or Washington County Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry (at least one of applicant's grandparents must be Hispanic) Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 Enroll as a full-time student Community involvement is required   Click here to APPLY   Rob Vega Memorial Scholarship A scholarship for law students sponsored by : Attorney Edgar Snyder and Associates Robert Vega dreamt, aspired and achieved. But he also was careful to see that those around him did the same. "He was always helping – not only for his brothers, but for everybody else," his mother, Maria Elena Vega, said. "I remember him telling me, 'I want Anthony [his younger brother] to be better than me.' He wanted to go to law school and everything, but he was always first caring about them." Rob – the eldest son of a Puerto Rican-born father and Costa Rican mother whose struggle to achieve the American Dream he sought to preserve and emulate by practicing immigration law – died in July 2013 following a rafting accident in a state park near the University of Pittsburgh, where he planned to pursue his law degree. He was 22. In a subsequent newspaper obituary, friends memorialized him as the type of achiever who would've grown up to be elected president. To read more about Rob Vega and apply Click Here To learn more about our sponsor Click Here

 

SALSA Weekly 1/24

 

¡Hola amigos!

 

We hope everyone had a great first week of classes and you're getting into the regular swing of things as the rest of the semester kicks off! 

 

Here are a couple of SALSA updates for y'all:

 

1. We have our FIRST event of the spring semester this Wednesday (1/26) from 6-7pm!!! It's gonna be a virtual game night where you can come by, play some games, chill out, and have fun :D

zoom link: https://cmu.zoom.us/j/97566618814?pwd=dkhmTFhxS1U0QUFxUGFpNnpkYmVKZz09 

 

 

2.  Our spring calendar is up! We have so many great things planned (Churro fundraiser, Asada, LatinX formal, speed friending, cafecitos, etc) and you do not want to miss out bc you didn't know :( 

 

3. Add yourself to our Google Calendar to keep up with SALSA events using THIS link

 

4. ROLLCALL FOR GRADUATING SENIORS!!! We're looking for graduating seniors to be speakers for Cena a Las Seis this semester!! Cena a Las Seis provides an opportunity to hear from a senior Hispanic voice in an open, informal setting. It's centered around the idea that if a senior student shares his/her story among peers bonding over similar experiences and meals, a sense of community will root itself at the heart of that dinner. The graduating senior will speak at the event about anything they wish to give their two cents on or would like to share with others. The speech is also accompanied by any form of visual/audio that helps bring the speaker's story to life like a powerpoint, instrument, or pictures.

 

If you are interested and think this is perfect for you or know a senior who would like to host a Cena, sign up using THIS form!!! SALSA will provide food of the speaker's choosing. This is a passion project of mine and the speakers who have gone in the past have really enjoyed it so please don't hesitate to fill out the form or ask me any questions! 

 

~ Opportunities ~

• Deloitte Leadership, Allyship & Mentorship Program (DLAMP)

• This program aims to connect diverse and talented students from CMU to our consulting leaders through a cohort-driven mentorship program with a focus on building meaningful connections, developing leadership skills, and cultivating professional confidence in CMU students. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible for this program. 
• Application link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5706651
• Applications are due Friday, January 28^th 2022 at 11:59PM EST.
• Reach out to Kristen Atchenson (former SALSA Treasurer) to learn more! 

• Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunity

• Work as a research assistant (RA) for a project that explores empowering Black, Latinx, and Indigenous middle school girls in learning computer science topics. This project focuses on positioning learners as techno-social activists, and creators of technology.
•  RAs would be involved in running after school programs with our learners. We encourage women and non-binary undergraduates from Black, Latinx, and Indigenous backgrounds to apply for this position. Applicants can send their resume to me at angelast@andrew.cmu.edu. 

We hope to see all of you this Wednesday! 

 

Amelia Lopez

President 

 

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Spanish And Latin Student Association
Carnegie Mellon University

Email: salsa.cmu@gmail.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/salsacmu/

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Yale Conservation Scholars - Application Deadline January 31st!

We are happy to announce that we are accepting applications for the Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative! Please pass this announcement on to any students who might be interested. 

 

The priority application date is Monday, January 10th. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this date until January 31st at 11:59 pm EST.  

 

We are holding an informational webinar on January 13th at 2:00 pm EST/ 11:00 am PST. You can RSVP here.

 

Led by Dr. Dorceta Taylor, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS- ELI) was formerly known as the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at University of Michigan/Yale School of the Environment. YCS-ELI is a summer opportunity for undergraduates traditionally underrepresented in the conservation field and who are interested in careers in the sector. 

 

Any questions can be directed to YCS-ELI@yale.edu. 

 

Thank you! 

 

Kayla Morin and Donna Williams

Program Managers

Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative 

 

 

Yale Conservation Scholars- Early Leadership Initiative 
ycs-eli@yale.edu
Yale School of the Environment
environment.yale.edu