Friday, January 30, 2015

Delta's provide internships working for Congress,Scholarships for Jr & Sr years of college, GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS to Partner with Delta Sigma Theta, Mental Health Initiative

DREF Grant & Scholarship Opportunities

Mentoring Keys Scholarship

The Mentoring Keys Scholarship is a new educational opportunity offered by the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) and is generously funded by the KeyBank Foundation.  The scholarship award is open to African American students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business related disciplines at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The scholarship award of $5,000 will be made over a two-year period, beginning with the junior year of study through the senior year; applicants must apply during their sophomore year.  A major component of the Mentoring Keys Scholarship will include a Mentoring Keys Advisory Panel to assist the scholarship awardee in achieving academic success and personal development.

Criteria for Applicant
·        Recognized by institution as a sophomore in good standing
·        Major in business related field at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
·        Possess a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
·        Have permanent residency in KeyBank service area
·        Have ongoing regular check-in with Mentoring Keys Advisory Panel during junior and senior years

Application deadline: March 3, 2015

Click here for more information and to apply now!



Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Internship Program

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF), under the auspices of its Center for Research on African American Women (The Center), established the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice Institute. Currently the STJ Institute offers an annual summer internship, in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, for young women to work in the U.S. Congress. The intensive nine-week summer internship program offers the opportunity for college students from across the nation to learn about the legislative process, leadership and careers in policy making. Interns work in CBC member offices, attend professional development events, and participate in leadership development projects. The program prepares young people to become informed decision makers and influential leaders who shape our world.

The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Intern will also attend select programs and events sponsored by DREF, in addition to full participation in the CBCF Congressional Internship Program.

Benefits of the Internship Program
·        A $3,000 stipend
·        Room and board at a local university
·        Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit at their college or university for participating in the program. 

Qualifications
·        U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
·        Female student currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program
·        Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process

Application deadline: March 3, 2015

Click here for more information and to apply now!



Community Empowerment Grantmaking Program

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) has collaborated with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (the Sorority) for the 2015-16 Community Empowerment Grantmaking Program.  The 2015-16 grant awards will be made using funds from the Delta Centennial Program Planning & Development Fund established at DREF. Grants will be awarded to chapters of the Sorority and community organizations who partner with local Delta chapters, provided they have similar missions and goals as those of DREF and the Sorority.  This program will fund community service-based programs that address one of the following focus areas:

·        Civic Engagement
·        Educational Development
·        Financial Literacy
·        Health and Wellness
·        International Awareness and Involvement

Grant awards will range from $500 to $1,500 based on the rating score received. Proposals must clearly delineate how the target population will be empowered to improve their current condition. Chapters and organizations may submit only ONE application through the Community Empowerment Grantmaking Program.

Application deadline: March 2, 2015

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Mental Health Grant Program  


The Mental Health Grant Program aims to reinforce the importance of recognizing the signs of mental illness and of seeking help and treatment from healthcare providers.

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) in collaboration with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award grants to conduct Mental Health initiatives, using funds from the Sorority’s Centennial Program Planning & Development Fund established at DREF. The Mental Health Program Grant will be awarded to chapters of the Sorority and community organizations who partner with Delta chapters, provided they have similar missions and goals as those of DREF and the Sorority.

Eligible programs must address issues affecting African American Women and their families related to the following Mental Health subjects as specified in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Mental Health Across the Lifespan Initiative:

·        Bullying
·        Postpartum Depression
·        Successful Aging Later in Life

Application deadline: March 2, 2015

Click here for more information and to apply now!





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