Opportunity of the Week

Entry Point Science Internships

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:13:49 GMT

Entry Point offers paid 10-week summer internships in major companies throughout the United States including NASA, IBM and Merck. Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the sciences, math, engineering, or business. Deadline: Rolling, but prior to March 15, 2010 is recommended.

Scholarship for students with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:24:29 GMT

The Family RA Scholarship Program will award $10,000 scholarships to 31 students with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Deadline: March 19, 2010

Freelance Writing Positions at Proyecto Visión

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:03:10 GMT

Proyecto Visión is looking for reporters with first person experience with disability in ethnically diverse communities. Reporters are needed to write articles about disabled youth from Latino and other underserved populations in the U.S. Writers will be paid on a per-story basis. Deadline: February 1, 2010

Scholarships for students with vision loss

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:24:11 GMT

Lighthouse International is awarding $5,000 scholarships for college and graduate students with vision loss. Deadline: January 31, 2010

Schizophrenia Reintegration Scholarship

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:59:54 GMT

The Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is for students with schizophrenia and related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. It offers financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree. Deadline: January 25, 2010

Scholarship for Student Filmmakers

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:18:30 GMT

The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship for Student Filmmakers is a $10,000 scholarship for a student writer, producer or director who is disabled. Deadline: January 13, 2010

AAPD Internships

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:02:49 GMT

The American Association of People with Disabilities administers two paid summer internship programs. Deadline: January 8, 2010

Anne Ford Scholarship for students with learning disabilities

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:20:28 GMT

This $10,000 scholarship is for a high school senior with a learning disability who is committed to getting a college degree. Deadline: December 31, 2009.

Emerging Leaders Internship Program

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:14:13 GMT

This program provides internships for college students with disabilities in different parts of the country at a wide range of companies. Deadline: December 31, 2009

Entry-level jobs at the EPA in New York

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:34:44 GMT

The EPA regional office in New York is looking for college graduates with degrees in the sciences or engineering for entry-level jobs. Deadline: December 11, 2009

Endowed Fellowship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:51:25 GMT

The Hearst fellowship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Fellow serves as an intern at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC and will be introduced to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline: December 15, 2009

Grants for science students with disabilities

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:41:54 GMT

The Foundation for Science and Disability awards small grants for science students with disabilities. Deadline: December 1, 2009

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:19:30 GMT

This is a great scholarship worth up to $10,000 for disabled students in the fields of computer science and computer engineering. Deadline: December 15, 2009

Washington Center for Internships

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:53:32 GMT

Many internship programs have their spring application deadlines over the next several weeks. One of those programs is The Washington Center for Internships, which places students with disabilities in internships with paid stipends in our nation's capital. Deadline: November 13, 2009

Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:59:07 GMT

This Program is for immigrants or the children of immigrants. You must be a senior in college or at present enrolled in a graduate program. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000. Deadline: November 1, 2009

Internships for students of color

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:24:10 GMT

The SEO Career Program is a great way for Latino, black, Asian and Native American college students to get summer internships. Application deadline: November 1, 2009

Proyecto Visión will participate in the Ticket to Work Program’s First National Teleconference in Spanish!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:06:14 GMT

Proyecto Visión will be participating in the first national Ticket to Work Teleconference for Spanish-speaking individuals with disabilities. Learn more about it on our Events page. Date: October 15, 2009

Jobs conference in New Jersey

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:42:01 GMT

The DiscoverAbility conference is for job-seekers with disabilities and employers in New Jersey. Registration deadline: October 9, 2009

Scholarship for students with disabilities

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:03:03 GMT

DisabledPerson has an essay competition that will award a $750 scholarship to a student with any type of disability. Deadline: October 14, 2009

Gilman International Scholarship Program

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:42:20 GMT

The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships worth up to $5,000 for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad. Deadline: October 6, 2009

Bank of America, PepsiCo, Target, Goldman Sachs and Google are recruiting students with disabilities

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:12:07 GMT

There will be a series of events at universities around the United States at which major employers will talk with students with disabilities about career options. This is a great chance to make connections that can lead to employment! Dates: Various dates in September, October, and November, beginning with an event in Austin, Texas on September 16th

Award for new leaders in the disability community

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:07:27 GMT

The AAPD will award $10,000 to three individuals who are showing leadership in the disability community. Application deadline: October 1, 2009

Youth Summit in Northern California

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:06:14 GMT

There is an upcoming summit for youth with disabilities in Northern California. Check it out! Registration deadline: September 1, 2009

Scholarship for students who are legally blind

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:30:04 GMT

Lighthouse, Inc. offers the Eide scholarship for blind students. The scholarship is available to full-time students entering or attending college. The scholarships providers up to $1,000. Deadline: September 2, 2009

Distance learning about disability and diversity

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:39 GMT

There are a couple of excellent distance learning opportunities related to how multicultural issues impact disability issues. They can be taken online. Registration Deadline: September 2, 2009

Nominate a businessperson with a disability for $5,000 award

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:08:01 GMT

If you know an entrepeneur with a disability who needs financial support to get a business going, you can nominate her or him for a %5,000 award! Deadline: September 4, 2009

Scholarships for Blind Athletes

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:47:41 GMT

The Copeland Scholarships are scholarships for blind athletes currently enrolled at 2 year or 4 year institutions of higher education. Deadline: August 15, 2009

Youth Photo Competition

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:31:20 GMT

Enter the Adobe Youth Voices International Photo Competition for youth ages 12 to 19. Deadline: July 31, 2009.

Grants for programs that include children with developmental disabilities

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Programs that work on integrating children with developmental disabilities into mainstream education or recreation activities should consider applying for grants at the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Application Deadline: July 31, 2009

Scholarships for wheelchair users

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:42:59 GMT

SpinLife and AmeriGlider are both offering $500 scholarships to students who use wheelchairs. Apply for both! Deadline: July 31, 2009

Short Video Competition

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:52:45 GMT

The What Can YOU Do? Video Contest is an opportunity for young filmmakers to promote positive change. Any type of video can be submitted—serious, surprising, or funny. The point is to make people think and challenge their opinions about people with disabilities and employment. The winner will be awarded $1500. Deadline: July 15, 2009

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:49:06 GMT

This fellowship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern and is introduced to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Fall internships will be part-time. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded. Deadline: July 15, 2009

$15,000 scholarship for blind students

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:41:51 GMT

The Jewish Guild for the Blind has a scholarship program for college bound high school students who are legally blind. Applications will be accepted from students at the end of their junior year, with recipients selected and scholarships awarded the following academic year. Deadline: Application must be received by July 1, 2009

Awards for young artists with disabilities

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:14:20 GMT

VSA arts is awarding $60,000 to young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. This is a great way to get funding to continue working on your art! Deadline: June 19, 2009

Internships for Latino students

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:40:40 GMT

The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities places hundreds of Latino students in internships nationwide each year. The deadline for the fall semester is approaching, so apply now!

Paid Internship program in Washington, D.C.

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:17:32 GMT

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) helps students with disabilities develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service. Interns are offered a fully inclusive program, including accessible housing and a $2500 scholarship.

Google scholarship for computer science students

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:55:42 GMT

Google is offering a scholarship worth up to $10,000 to computer science students with disabilities! Deadline: June 1, 2009

HACU Scholarship Program

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:14:57 GMT

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) offers several scholarships ranging in value from $1000-$3500. These scholarships are for undergraduate students at two year or four year institutions in various fields of study. See their website for more information. Deadline: May 22, 2009

Alexander Graham Bell Financial Aid

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:37:42 GMT

AG Bell coordinates one of the largest financial aid programs for families who are dedicated to an oral approach to pediatric hearing loss. Money is available to help families and students subsidize the pursuit of mainstreamed spoken language education for: parent-infant/preschool services, arts and sciences, school age and college and graduate scholarships. College scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $10,000. Deadline: April 20, 2009

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:18:12 GMT

The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration by a group or class of students. The winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his or her play performed. Deadline: April 15, 2009

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:19:57 GMT

Each year the NFB awards 30 scholarships ranging in value from $3,000 up to $12,000 to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in the United States, pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program, and participate in the NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities. Deadline: March 31, 2009

Rheumatoid Arthritis Scholarship

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:43:53 GMT

UCB is proud to announce the national rollout of the Family RA Scholarship Program and will offer 30 one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 each in 2009 each to students living beyond the boundaries of rheumatoid arthritis. This opportunity extends to participants diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and their immediate family members (parent, spouse, child, or sibling) who are seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree, or are enrolled in a trade school educational program. Deadline: March 20, 2009

Summer Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:55:22 GMT

Twelve Americans with disabilities ages 18 - 24 will be exploring Costa Rica and participating in an exciting cross-cultural and cross-disability exchange program! They will become ambassadors of disability pride by sharing cross-cultural disability perspectives with members of the local the community! Delegates will be developing leadership skills, building self-confidence, making friends, and learning Spanish! Delegates will experience Costa Rican culture, food and customs by living with a host family! MIUSA exchange programs are inclusive of people who are Deaf and hard of hearing, or have cognitive, visual, physical, psychiatric, systemic, non-apparent, or other types of disabilities. Deadline: March 20, 2009

The Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Fund for Community Service Stipend

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:22:22 GMT

The Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Community Service Stipend will provide up to 5 young people (ages 18-25) with a stipend of $5,000 each to help cover basic living costs while they work at a nonprofit organization anywhere in California during the 2009 calendar year. Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 pm on March 11, 2009