American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) sponsors some very good internships and some even include accessible housing.  If you have students who are in their junior or senior year, we need to continue to emphasize internships so that their résumés look as good as everyone else by the time to graduate.

Here is the link for this year's internships.  Please note the deadline.

Summer Congressional & IT Internships from AAPD, deadline is January 8th, 2010 by 5 pm.

http://www.aapd.com/AAPDInternship/index.html#

• 3.       Additional Scholarship information from the PACER Center:

REFERENCE POINTS  Financial Aid Resources

FAFSA4caster

FAFSA4caster is on online tool that helps students and parents determine their current eligibility for federal financial aid. The FAFSA4caster is available on line at http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/F4CApp/index/index.jsf  

MyFSA

 MyFSA is an online account that provides students with accesss to college and scholarship searches, career and self-assessment tools, and other valuable resources regarding college and financial aid. Students can learn about MyFSA's various functions and set up MyFSA accounts at http://www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/myfsa

FEDERAL STUDENT AID - GRANT PROGRAM

From Disability.gov, this fact sheet provides an overview of the major federal student aid grant programs. The federal government provides grant funds for students attending colleges, including career colleges and universities. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid. To access the fact sheet in English go to  http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/Grant_Programs_Fact_Sheet_04_2009.pdf  A Spanish version is available at  http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/spanish/Grant_Programs_Fact_Sheet_04_2009%28es%29.pdf

FUNDING EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

The U.S. Department of Education's Guide to Federal Student Aid (2009-2010) provides information for students and families on applying for federal student aid to pay for post-secondary education. This guide explains the application process, the various federal loans, grants and work-study programs available, and how to apply for them. Available in English at http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/FundingEduBeyondHighSchool_0910.pdf 

DISABOOM SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY

 Disaboom recently launched a scholarship directory for students with disabilities. The directory includes over 125 scholarships. The list can be found at http://www.disaboom.com/Resources/DisabilityScholarships/Default.aspx

SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR LATINO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The World Institute on Disability (WID) has a five-year grant to establish the National Technical Assistance Center for Latinos with Disabilities living in the United States, through Proyecto Vision.  Proyecto Vision's website has a list of scholarship opportunties for college students who are Latino and who are living with disability,  http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html  Their website also includes information on Internship Opportunities at http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/internships.html

COLLEGE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES From DOIT,  this guide to funding a college education includes a list of disability-related scholarships and awards. http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html

GOOGLE LIME SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Google is partnering with Lime to provide scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background, leadership and passion for computer science - $10,000 USD for those studying in the US and $5,000 CAD for those studying in Canada (based on average tuition costs). For more information go to http://www.limeconnect.com/google.html

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC 15, 2009

AMERIGLIDE ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP

 The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a program offered to full time college students who use wheelchairs. Their goal is to help provide financial assistance for books or other school related supplies to deserving mobility challenged students. This $500 scholarship is available twice a year for the Fall and Spring Semesters.  For more information go to http://www.ameriglide.com/scholarship/

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: DEC 31, 2009

LOREEN ARBUS FOCUS ON DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIP The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship is open to Student Producers currently enrolled in a U.S. college, university or community college. This $10,000 award  was created to recognize student filmmakers who:  shed light on people with disabilities; help emerging artists within this community gain recognition; and increase visibility for artists with disabilities. For  more information go to http://www.emmysfoundation.org  and click on College TV Awards SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2010

NATIONAL FEDERAL OF THE BLIND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM  Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program.  The scholarships are available to blind students who will be enrolled in college or a graduate program beginning in the fall of 2010, including incoming freshmen. Scholarships range in value from $3,000 to $12,000. For more Information go to  http://www.nfb.org/scholarships SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2010

SPIN LIFE INNOVATION IN MOTION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The SpinLife Innovation in Motion Scholarship program is designed to aid college students in their academic endeavors. The annual program will provide up to two $500 scholarships and is open to students who are manual or power wheelchair users enrolled at an accredited 4-year institution.  For more informatin go to http://www.spinlife.com/scholarship/

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION HAS PASSED-GO TO WEBSITE FOR INFO ON 2010

ARTHUR E. AND HELEN COPELAND SCHOLARSHIPS

The Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarships are awarded annually to one male and one female member of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) who is legally blind and enrolling/enrolled at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have participated in USABA sports programs.  Scholarship amount awarded is $500. For more information, see the USABA website   

http://www.usaba.org/Pages/sportsinformation/fundingscholarships.html

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION HAS PASSED - GO TO WEBSITE FOR INFO ON 2010

ELA SCHOLARSHIP

The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation provides financial assistance for women with physical disabilities who are in graduate school. The goal is to allow them to pursue their degree, and develop their leadership role within the disability community.  For more information go to  http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.html

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION HAS PASSED - GO TO WEBSITE FOR INFO ON 2010