Improving Educational Outcomes for Young Men of Color

Improving Educational Outcomes for Young Men of Color

JPMorgan Chase is committed to helping disadvantaged young people gain access to 
the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to compete in a challenging global economy.

About the Fellowship Initiative

Too many young people face daunting odds as they attempt to navigate the challenges of high school and the prospect of college and the workplace. For young men of color, particularly those from economically distressed communities, poor educational opportunities and few positive professional role models can put high school graduation and the economic promise of a college degree out of reach.

Beginning in 2010, JPMorgan Chase launched The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) in New York City to see if the right combination of intensive academic and leadership training could help young men of color complete their high school educations prepared to excel in high quality, four-year colleges and universities. This pilot demonstrated that with a comprehensive enrichment program, these students were able to rise to the challenge, work hard and expand their own expectations of what they could achieve.

Recognizing the power of TFI to change lives, JPMorgan Chase decided to continue the program in New York, expand it to two new cities – Chicago and Los Angeles – and grow the number of young men served in each city to 40.

Source: JPMorgan Chase & Co. via Imani Farley & Andrea O'Neal 

http://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/Corporate-Responsibility/the-fellowship-initiative.htm

Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Releases Call for Proposals Due 3/18/15

Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Deadline: March 18, 2015 (3 p.m.) This program offers four-year postdoctoral research awards to support physicians and dentists from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants should be committed to developing careers in academic medicine and dentistry and to advancing the understanding and elimination of health disparities by serving as role models for students and faculty of similar background. More details and how to apply > Total Awards Funding up to ten four-year awards in this grant cycle. Scholars will receive an annual stipend of up to $75,000 each, complemented by a $30,000 annual grant toward support of research activities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015 Student Opportunities in Public Health

Whether you are looking for a summer internship or a year-long fellowship, these programs provide valuable exposure to a wide range of public health opportunities. Jump Start Your Future - Apply Today!

CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) supports internship opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students to gain meaningful experiences in public health settings. Whether you are looking for a summer internship or a year-long fellowship, the following programs provide valuable exposure to a wide range of public health opportunities. Learn more and apply today!

Content source: Office of Minority Health & Health Equity (OMHHE)

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Black Male Achievement Fellowship

From: Social Innovation Initiative sii@brown.edu
Date: Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Black Male Achievement Fellowship Application Open Now, Due January 9th, 2012 Echoing Green Open Society The Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green have established a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the U.S. It is the first fellowship program of its kind that targets social entrepreneurs who are starting up new and innovative organizations in the field of black male achievement. The BMA Fellowship will include start-up capital ($70,000) and technical assistance over 18 months to help new leaders launch and build their organizations; access to technical support and pro bono partnerships; and a community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders. For more information, click here. Echoing Green Fellowship Application Open Now, Due January 9th, 2012 Could you use up to $90,000 to launch your idea to change the world?  Echoing Green unleashes next generation talent to solve the world's biggest problems. Through our Fellowship program, we identify promising social entrepreneurs with bold ideas and provide them with up to $90,000 in seed funding, strategic support, and a powerful community of nearly 500 other Fellows and Alumni.  Here are the application questions. For more detailed information, click here.

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