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