Thursday, November 21, 2013

David Geffen Medical Scholarships

David Geffen Medical Scholarships offers full tuition scholarships to medical students entering the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The scholarship pays for 100 percent for tuition, room and board, books and supplies, plus a living stipend. This is a merit-based scholarship for outstanding students pursuing careers in the medical field. Students both within the U.S. and international may apply. All students entering the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA are automatically considered for the scholarship. A total of up to 33 scholarships will be awarded. The scholarships will continue through four years of college as long as the student remains in good standing. The scholarship is funded by David Geffen, a record and film producer who, with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, created DreamWorks. He is also a philanthropist after whom the medical school was named. Mr. Geffen created the scholarship to help students pursue their dreams of going to medical school. The scholarship is open to academically strong students pursuing careers in clinical practice, teaching, research and public service. The scholarship not only provides them financial assistance to attend medical school but gives them the freedom to pursue their careers without a large economic burden. The deadline for this scholarship VARIES each year, and the award amount VARIES. For more details, visit geffenscholarship.medschool.ucla.edu/

ADMIN POSITION AT ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SERVICE COMPANY

ADMIN POSITION AT ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SERVICE COMPANY We are currently hiring for an ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION at an entertainment industry service company located in West Hollywood. This is an ideal role for someone who is eager to learn about the entertainment industry (production side) AND hospitality industry pertaining to hotels. Skills Required: Internet savvy, strong typing skills, Excel, Microsoft Word, good written & communication skills, eager to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Duties: We are seeking an Admin who will assist with the general day-to-day duties of email follow up, phone calls, sourcing hotels in various cities domestically for multiple crews/productions, filing, and any other tasks that may come up. Our clients may include scouting crews, casting crews, production crews, film, TV, and actors. You will have the opportunity to learn hands-on sourcing of hotels for our production clients geared towards the production's specific needs/concessions. Our clients receive comprehensive information comparing hotel responses and proposals from which they select the hotel that is the most suitable option based on their needs. This is a junior to Mid-Level Admin/Administrator position - pay is negotiable depending upon experience. TO APPLY: email your COVER LETTER and RESUME (attached as a Word document) to: productioncrewrooms@yahoo.com TO RECEIVE NOTICES LIKE THIS WITH MORE INFO ON E

Monday, November 18, 2013

Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants

Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants Deadline: January 31 Do you know where your next meal is coming from? One in five children in America don't. But this is a problem that can be solved, and kids are a part of the solution. That's why YSA (Youth Service America) and Sodexo Foundation are offering Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants, funding of up to $500 for youth that live in the U.S. to lead projects focused on ending childhood hunger in their communities. Find out how you can help end childhood hunger: www.ysa.org/grants/sodexoyouth

2014 C-SPAN StudentCam Competition

2014 C-SPAN StudentCam Competition Deadline: January 20 StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation, sponsored by C-SPAN. StudentCam's theme for 2014 is: "A Message to the U.S. Congress: What's the most important issue the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?" Maximum award: $5,000, plus $750 to spend on digital video equipment for his/her school. Eligibility: students grades 6-12, individually or in teams. http://cs.pn/wo6O3b

2014 Youth Garden Grants

2014 Youth Garden Grants Deadline: December 6 The National Gardening Association is proud to announce the 2014 Youth Garden Grant award. This award is designed to support school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. Any non-profit, school, or youth program may apply. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and education related to the environment, health and nutrition issues, character development, and entrepreneurship in the United States. Twenty award winners will receive $1,000 in supplies and funding. http://bit.ly/188XJrs

Thursday, November 14, 2013

David Geffen Medical Scholarships

David Geffen Medical Scholarships offers full tuition scholarships to medical students entering the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The scholarship pays for 100 percent for tuition, room and board, books and supplies, plus a living stipend. This is a merit-based scholarship for outstanding students pursuing careers in the medical field. Students both within the U.S. and international may apply. All students entering the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA are automatically considered for the scholarship. A total of up to 33 scholarships will be awarded. The scholarships will continue through four years of college as long as the student remains in good standing. The scholarship is funded by David Geffen, a record and film producer who, with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg, created DreamWorks. He is also a philanthropist after whom the medical school was named. Mr. Geffen created the scholarship to help students pursue their dreams of going to medical school. The scholarship is open to academically strong students pursuing careers in clinical practice, teaching, research and public service. The scholarship not only provides them financial assistance to attend medical school but gives them the freedom to pursue their careers without a large economic burden. The deadline for this scholarship VARIES each year, and the award amount VARIES. For more details, visit geffenscholarship.medschool.ucla.edu/

Monday, November 11, 2013

In House Contract Administrator Needed

Significant independent film distribution/production company seeks an in house contract administrator. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience in the field and will be partially skilled in acquisition, production and distribution matters while also possessing knowledge of internet related activities. This is an LA position- pay is commensurate with experience. Team play required. Send cover letter and resume to entattorneycandidate@gmail.com

2013 Student Essay Contest

ASSIGNMENT: Our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, has inspired us—through words and deeds—to follow Jesus in serving the poor. Write an essay explaining what it means to serve the poor and how you see it happening—or not happening—in our world. Give examples from your own life or the lives of people you know or have heard about. Examples must be true. RULES: Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II) qualify. Entries must be written in English. Only one entry per student. Please specify the division to which the entry is being submitted. Children of Maryknoll employees, Associates and Affiliates are not eligible. LENGTH: 500–750 words. Pages should be typed and double-spaced or neatly handwritten in ink and stapled. Note: Spelling and grammar count. DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. All entries become the property of Maryknoll and cannot be returned. Winning entries will be published in the May/June 2014 MARYKNOLL magazine and online at www.maryknollsociety.org/winners. INSTRUCTIONS: On the first page, clearly label: • Student’s name and grade. • School name, address and phone number (including area code). • Teacher’s or catechist’s name and email. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 1-888-627-9566, ext. 2368. Ask for Student Essay Contest. MAIL TO: 2013 Student Essay Contest Division _______ P.O. Box 302 Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302 STUDENTS IN DIVISION II ONLY: You may submit essays online by clicking here. PRIZES: 1st place prize: $1,000 per division 2nd place prize: $300 per division 3rd place prize: $150 per division

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Gaumont International Needs Interns

Gaumont International Television, the studio behind HANNIBAL and HEMLOCK GROVE seeks interns for its creative affairs department. Duties include script coverage, research and administrative tasks. We are seeking detail-oriented students with a desire to work in television development. Interns must receive academic credit. Please send resumesto gaumontintltv.internships@gmail.com with "Creative Affairs" in the subject line. DISCLAIMER:::: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you......

Internship With Slater PR

SLATE PR seeks part-time winter/spring interns with an interest in gaining experience in personal publicity and events. Clients include high-profile actors, actresses, directors, networks, and lifestyle brands. Responsibilities include: maintaining media lists and databases, servicing clips, administrative support, answering phones, research, preparing outgoing packages, and attending client events. Interns must be able to receive school credit. Email resumes to jacob@slate-pr.com. Please include your availability. DISCLAIMER:::: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you......

Senior Manager Position

Provocation Entertainment, a top indie film/TV management company, is hiring a senior manager, with background in film and/or TV. A couple years under your belt at agency or management company preferred. If you’re looking to make a bold move up and out, this is it. We offer award-winning US and international writer/director clients, in-house legal and PR services. Please email resume to hr@provocationent.com

Friday, November 1, 2013

Good Deeds Scholarship Application 2013

Good Deeds Scholarship Application 2013 ScholarshipExperts.com is now offering the Good Deeds Scholarship in 2013. One scholarship recipient will be chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Apply Now Applicants must: • Be a current high school student (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior) • Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia • Plan to enroll no later than the fall of 2019 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “Have you ever volunteered, done community service, or helped others in a way that changed the world for the better? If not what would you do in the future to make a difference? Explain how your good deed positively contributed (or will contribute) to society? ” Scholarship winner will be notified on or around February 28, 2014. • Award Amount: $1,000 • • Application Deadline:December 31, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST

Top Ten List Scholarship Application 2013

Top Ten List Scholarship Application 2013 ScholarshipExperts.com is again offering the Top Ten List Scholarship in 2013. One scholarship recipient will be chosen to receive a $1,500 scholarship. Applicants must: • Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application • Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia • Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2019) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.” Scholarship winner will be notified on or around February 28, 2014. • Award Amount: $1,500 • Application Deadline:December 31, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program gives high school students who are active it sports and in their communities, as well as outstanding students, an opportunity to win a $20,000 college scholarship. Students must be planning to attend a four-year college. Eligibility requirements include a grade point average of 3.0 or above, U.S. citizenship, and active in either high school, intramural or community sports. Winning students may choose any accredited four-year college or university to attend. Applicants will be required to answer two essay questions on what they have learned from their involvement in sports and how sports has given them leadership skills. In addition, one recommendation from a teacher, coach or other mentor is required. The scholarship is sponsored by the Foot Locker Foundation, a non-profit organization of Foot Locker, Inc., that provides educational opportunities for students all over the world. Foot Locker, Inc. is a world-wide producer of athletic shoes and clothing with 3,335 stores in 23 countries. The deadline for this scholarship is usually in DECEMBER of each year, and the award amount is usually $20,000. For more details, visit www.dosomething.org/footlocker

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2014 competition.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2014 competition. • Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. • Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. • College students are not eligible to apply. • Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. • Male and female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Most Valuable Student scholarship deadline is December 6, 2013. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge closest to the student's permanent U.S. address. Applications must advance through local, district and state competitions to reach national judging. The weekend of April 25 to 27, 2014, the 20 top finalists will participate in a Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners, and notify them in writing, by late April 2014. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.) All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. Click here to see a list of the 2013 Most Valuable Student scholarship winners. Requests for additional information should be addressed to the scholarship chairman of the local Lodge or of the Elks association of the state in which the applicant is a resident. 2014 Most Valuable Student Award Offers 500 Four-Year Awards for the 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-2017, 2017-18 Academic Years Four-Year Total Award No. of Awards Total First Place $50,000 2 $100,000 Second Place $40,000 2 $80,000 Third Place $30,000 2 $60,000 Fourth Place $20,000 14 $280,000 Runners Up $4,000 480 $1,920,000 Total: $2,440,000 ________________________________________ Elks National Foundation 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-2256 Phone: (773) 755-4728 Fax: (773) 755-4729 Email: enf@elks.org

Education Matters Scholarship Application 2013

Education Matters Scholarship Application 2013 ScholarshipExperts.com is again offering the Education Matters $5K Scholarship in 2013. One scholarship recipient will be chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must: • Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application • Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia • Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2019) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money? ” Scholarship winner will be notified on or around January 31, 2014. • Award Amount: $5,000 • Application Deadline:November 30, 2013 at 11:59 pm EST