Internet Treasure Chest
By Jim Neusom
Below are just a few samples of the jewels of
knowledge that can be discovered in this treasure chest of information...called
the Internet.
I'm always promoting educational and scholarship opportunities. Recently I was
visiting automotive websites. Blacks in
I was pleasantly impressed with the top 3 auto makers (Ford, GM, and
Due to the text limitations and constrictions of this Digital Drum, I can not
post all the great socially conscious information I found in detail, but I
highlighted a few programs that caught my eye. I strongly recommend that if
you're involved in the community, or work with youth, you should visit Ford,
GM, and
The easiest and most direct way to learn about scholarships is go to the
source. Remember, all I do is beat on this Digital Drum, passing information
from one group to another. One of my best sources is www.blackstudents.com,
another Black owned website is www.blackexcel.org.
Lastly if your looking for an online community focused on educational
opportunities, check out the BDPA (www.bdpa.org)
communities on most social networking sites (such as Yahoo groups, FaceBook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Online search engines specializing in financial assistance for college such as www.finaid.org or www.scholarships.com are also great
resources for prospective scholarships. To submit a free application for
federal student aid (FAFSA), visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov
or call 1-800-4-FED-AID.
Scholarship Opportunities with the Big 3 Automakers
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/
Toyota supported programs:
Toyota Community Scholars (TCS)
Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF)
Youth For Understanding (YFU)
National FFA
---Toyota Community Scholars---
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/tcs.html
In 2007, Toyota awarded 100 high school seniors
with $1.12 million in college scholarships for
their commitment to education and community service at an awards banquet in
Louisville, Kentucky.
Toyota Community Scholars are recognized for their academic excellence,
leadership and commitment to community service. Every year,
GENERAL MOTORS
http://www.gm.com/corporate/careers/student_center.jsp?p=scholarships
General Motors contributes funding to various
organizations that provide scholarship support. Please visit the organization’s
website, or other specified contact information, for details on specific
scholarship programs.
General Motors supported programs:
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
(CGSM)
FFA Scholarship program in conjunction with Chevy
Truck
General Motors Community Relations Scholarship Program
General Motors Mark of
Excellence -Project M.I.G.H.T.
General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship
Program (GMMDA)
General Motors Minority Engineering
and Science Scholarship (MES)
GM African Ancestry Network Scholarship Program
GM Automotive Service Educational Scholarship Program
GM/Greater Baltimore Urban League Educational Scholarship Program
GM/National Council of La Raza
Educational Scholarship Program
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
(HACU)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
LULAC National Education Service Centers (LNESC)
Michigan Colleges Foundation (MCF)
Minority Engineering and Science Scholarships
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
(NACME)
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering
(GEM)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers(SHPE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Sullivan Fellowship Program
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Endowed Scholarships (EEOC)
---Inroads, Inc.---
To develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and
prepare them for corporate and community leadership. Functions include
extensive development through mandatory INROADS workshops and consecutive
summer employment in a career-related work environment.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
http://www.ford.com/our-values/education/education-america/scholarship-support/college-scholarships-482p
We continue to support a number of college scholarship programs designed to reward students
who shine. In 2007, we'll fund college scholarships for more than 200 young
people across the country through our major scholarship partner organizations
and programs.
Ford Motor Company supported programs:
American Indian College Fund
Hispanic College Fund
National FFA Foundation Scholarships
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship Program
United Negro College Fund
---Ford Blue Oval Scholars Program---
The Ford Blue Oval Scholars program is a national web-based initiative that
will provide scholarship winners a place to network, share information, learn
about internships and jobs, plan and implement community
service initiatives and access information about careers at Ford.
Eventually, the program will grow to include current and past winners of
scholarships from all across Ford Motor Company, including
college scholarships awarded by our national network of dealers.
MERCEDES BENZ
http://www.mbusa.com/cda/aboutus/jsp/index.jsp?page=social_responsibility§ion=Philanthropy&subnav=philanthropyToolbar
Mercedes-BenzUSAbelieves that a premier company must
lead by example. With our reputation for innovation and leadership - qualities that are mirrored among our
owners, dealers and employees alike - comes an opportunity to give back to the
community - to educate and empower. To that end, MBUSA puts particular emphasis
on initiatives designed to support future generations, particularly those who
are underserved.
---Drive Your Future Scholarship Program---
Over the past four years,
For more info see: http://www.mbusa.com/cda/aboutus/jsp/index.jsp?page=driveYourFuture§ion=Philanthropy&subnav=philanthropyToolbar&submenu=3