The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at the Heller School, Brandeis University announces its Third Annual Sillerman Prize for Innovations in Philanthropy on College Campuses.  This $5,000 award for the best business plan to increase philanthropy and philanthropic values on college campuses is due on March 2, 2012.  A letter of intent to apply is due on February 3, 2012. Applications for submission and letter of intent are available at: Here.

Applicants can be matched with philanthropy mentors who can discuss ideas on the phone, and do one read through before submission. Faculty and staff at the students’ college are allowed to provide help and suggestions and should represent not more than 10% of the effort as this is a student competition.  If you have any questions contact:  Claudia Jacobs at cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu If faculty or staff are interested in being judges for the competition and reading written applications, or volunteering to be listed as a philanthropy mentor, please also contact cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu

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2012 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty

The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can—and does—play in building a better world.

Recommendations for the 2012 Newman Civic Fellows Awards opens on Monday, January 9, 2012.

All recommendations must be submitted electronically and are due no later than Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

To read more about the Newman Civic Fellows and access the Recommendation form, CLICK HERE or go to www.compact.org/initiatives/campus-compact-awards-programs/the-frank-newman-leadership-award/.

THE THOMAS EHRLICH CIVICALLY ENGAGED FACULTY AWARD

The Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award recognizes one senior faculty member (post-tenure or middle-to-late career at institutions without tenure) each year. Honorees (who must be affiliated with a Campus Compact member institution) are recognized for exemplary engaged scholarship, including leadership in advancing students’ civic learning, conducting community-based research, fostering reciprocal community partnerships, building institutional commitments to service-learning and civic engagement, and other means of enhancing higher education’s contributions to the public good. The award — previously known as the Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning — is named in honor of Thomas Ehrlich, former chair of the Campus Compact board of directors and president emeritus of Indiana University.

The award winner will be granted $2,000 and the opportunity to conduct a session at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Annual Conference 2013. Four finalists will also be featured in a panel presentation at the conference.

The recipient will be announced on May 18, 2012 on www.compact.org, the Campus Compact website. Nominations will be accepted from colleagues, community partners, college presidents, provosts, or through self-nomination.

IMPORTANT SUBMISSION NOTE:
Only electronic nominations and supporting documents will be accepted. No items will be accepted via fax or mail. These documents can be uploaded as a plain Word Document (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or as a PDF (Portable Document Format).

All application materials are due by midnight (EST) Friday, March 30, 2012

To read more about the Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award and access the Nomination form, CLICK HERE.

The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at the Heller School, Brandeis University announces its Third Annual Sillerman Prize for Innovations in Philanthropy on College Campuses.  This $5,000 award for the best business plan to increase philanthropy and philanthropic values on college campuses is due on March 2, 2012.  A letter of intent to apply is due on February 3, 2012. Applications for submission and letter of intent are available at: www.sillermancenter.brandeis.edu

Applicants can be matched with philanthropy mentors who can discuss ideas on the phone, and do one read through before submission. Faculty and staff at the students’ college are allowed to provide help and suggestions and should represent not more than 10% of the effort as this is a student competition.  If you have any questions contact:  Claudia Jacobs at cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu If faculty or staff are interested in being judges for the competition and reading written applications, or volunteering to be listed as a philanthropy mentor, please also contact cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu" href="cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu">cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu

Stop Hunger Now and the North Caroline State University Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service (CSLEPS) will present the award annually to a student from a college or university who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the fight against hunger and has a commitment to a life of service in the area of hunger, poverty reduction or related area.

Award Criteria:

• Must be an enrolled student at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Demonstrated leadership in the fight against hunger
• Commitment to a life of service in the areas of hunger, poverty reduction, or related discipline
• Deadline to post videos is November 17, 2011

How to Apply:

• Submit a 3-5 minute video detailing your vision for a world without hunger as well as your efforts to provide leadership in this area.
• Video should be creative and engaging (i.e. not a live video resume)
• Upload video to Clinton Hunger Leadership Award Facebook page
• Include your email address at the end of your video (Finalists will be contacted via email)

Top 5 video finalists will be judged by a selection committee and asked to submit the following:

• Applicant information form
• Essays indicating an understanding of the cause of hunger and related issues
• Letter of recommendation

Stop Hunger Now will provide a cash award for the recipient to use towards an educational experience that will advance their knowledge and understanding of hunger and related issues.  The President William Jefferson Clinton Hunger Leadership Award will be presented to the winner in March 2012 at the Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit in Honduras.

Video submissions will be accepted through November 17, 2011.

We prefer videos to be narrated in your native language, however it is requested that English subtitles are included.

Sponsoring Organizations:
NC State University/CSLEPS
Stop Hunger Now

CHANGE Leaders:

• Connect with Oxfam staff and have access to expert skills based training, resources, materials, and year-round support;
• Develop confidence and the skills to effect positive, lasting social change, and;
• Are part of an active and growing, global network of peers and alumni working on social justice issues.

Applications are due April 1, 2011.  Selected students participate in a week-long training in Boston, July 23-29, 2011. All expenses are covered by Oxfam.

Watch the CHANGE video and apply at: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change. If you have any questions please call 1-800-77-OXFAM ext. 9415 or email CHANGE {at} oxfamamerica(.)org.

There are 12 annual awards with one $400 scholarship awarded each month to a new recipient. The application deadline is last day of every month.

For more information, please visit: http://www.bgscholarship.com/scholarship.html

The Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit selects up to fifty students from around the world to receive advanced leadership training from distinguished mentors and to engage with other top student leaders. The Academy covers the cost of room, board, registration, and provides $200 in travel assistance. The online application is currently open for the student leadership summit this July 23-26, 2011. Application dealine is May 1, 2011.

• completed at least one year of college;
• demonstrated leadership in community service;
• been attending a two- or four- year school.

Helping Students Finish School

Again in 2011, the Pearson Foundation is identifying 70 students to receive the Pearson Prize in support of their school works and their commitment to the local community. The Pearson Prize offers two fellowships:

• Pearson Prize National Fellows (20) receive $10,000, paid over two years.
• Pearson Prize Community Fellows(50) receive $500, awarded in a single year.

The Pearson Prize Higher Education offers more than a financial reward. After a student receives the Pearson Prize, he or she enters into an ongoing support network of current and past Pearson Prize Fellows. All Pearson Prize Fellows gain access to unique student resources and opportunities from Pearson, a leader in education.

Supporting Communities by Investing in Students

Most college award programs and scholarships focus on graduating high school students and award their academic merits. However, often the most dynamic students don’t discover their direction until after their freshman year in college. So, it is often the case that a complete student – one dedicated to service and to the college community – may be least likely to get additional support.

By addressing the needs of these emerging leaders at this point in a college career, the Pearson Prize for Higher Education fills a gap in the student investment scheme of other non-profits, state organization, and philanthropic organizations.

Download the Submission Instructions

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Additionally, you can recommend people for the award by filling out a simple nomination form at www.dosomething.org/awards. Quantity of applications is not a concern. Rather, we want to identify the “best-in-class” activists, leaders, and social entrepreneurs age 25 and under. Applicants must be citizens or residents of the U.S. or Canada and must apply by March 1st, 2011, although applying earlier is strongly encouraged.

This is an exciting new college student scholarship opportunity!  It’s called the Students in Service Awards™, and is a national search for inspirational college students who are positively impacting social and environmental challenges facing our communities.  This is open to ALL college students. See specific eligibility requirements on our website.

Washington Campus Compact has partnered with Inspireum, a technology company that runs national inspirational awards programs, to celebrate the service work of these outstanding college students.  Together, we seek to engage the broader community in supporting students, colleges and universities, and community organizations that cultivate student civic leadership through service.

The Students in Service Awards™ include scholarships and grants to three benefactors:

• College/University Students:  One winner will receive a $5,000 academic service scholarship. Two runners-up will each receive $2,500 scholarships.

• College/University Service-Learning Centers:  $2,500 grants will go to the college or university service-learning center of each of the three finalists for the purpose of supporting their civic engagement programs for students.

• Nonprofit Partners:  $2,500 grants will go to each of the three nonprofit partners sponsoring the winning service projects to support their vital community work.

Students who apply for this award will have their projects posted on the Students in Service Awards website.  Students, educators, family members, and other community members will be invited to vote for their favorite student/service project.   Fan votes and the Washington Campus Compact staff will select the top 50 inspirational Semifinalists. A national Selection Committee of civic leaders, along with a fan vote, chooses the final Students In Service AwardTM winner and scholarship recipients.

You may download the program overview. Also, we have developed an interim website, www.serviceawards.org, to provide you with additional details on eligibility and the nomination process.  The comprehensive website will be open for nominations December 15, 2010 through January 28, 2011.

Please share this opportunity throughout your networks and with college students you know who are making a difference. This is our pilot year and we hope that through this scholarship program, we can collectively bring greater visibility to the valuable service college students are doing to strengthen our communities. Finalists will be announced at the Continuums of Service conference in San Diego on April 28th, 2011.

The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll was created in 2006 to annually recognize the combined exemplary community service efforts of higher education institutions’ students, faculties, and staffs.  Institutions that make the Honor Roll are rewarded with enriched learning, stronger alumni and community ties, public awareness of community contributions, and the ability to attract first-rate faculty and students.

For more detailed information about the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, to register, and to apply, please visit www.NationalService.gov/HonorRoll

Specific information on award applications are available at: http://studentvalues.fsu.edu/awards.html, and all applications can be submitted electronically to Mackenzie Streit, mstreit {at} admin.fsu(.)edu

Green Mountain Coffee and Ashoka’s Changemakers have launched “Revelation to Action: Your Place. Your Idea. Your Change,” a new competition designed to identify and help fund innovative ideas that strengthen and improve communities in Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Innovative solutions for motivating local citizens to build a better community may be submitted or nominated until April 21, 2010. The competition will consider all entries that reflect the theme of the competition, that demonstrate groundbreaking solutions that inspire others to help make their community a better place to live, and that indicate growth beyond the stage of idea, concept, or research. At a minimum, entries should be at the demonstration stage and indicate success. Entries must be submitted in English.

The competition is open to all types of individuals and organizations operating in the eligible states. Individuals or organizations not from the region must have local operations or partners on the ground in these states.

The three Changemakers competition winners — the finalist individuals or organizations that receive the most votes during the public voting phase — will each receive a cash prize of $5,000. The seven state winners — the best entry from each of the eligible states — will also receive cash prizes of $5,000. Nominators are also eligible for prizes. Visit the Changemakers website for complete program.

The University of Pittsburgh has launched an initiative called the Hesselbein Global Academy for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement http://www.hesselbein.pitt.edu. It aims to inspire, develop, and reward accomplished student leaders to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

A core program of the academy is the Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit to be held July 10-13, 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA. Fifty students are selected to receive advanced leadership training from mentors who are distinguished professionals in the corporate, nonprofit, military, and social sectors.

If selected, the academy covers the cost of room, board, registration, and provides $200 in travel assistance. The online application is currently open at http://www.hesselbein.pitt.edu/student-leadership/overview.php. The application deadline is April 18, 2010. Please contact Angela Miller McGraw at angelamm {at} pitt(.)edu or 412-624-5203 if you have any questions.

http://www.leadertoleader.org/dialogues

Now in its second year, True Hero, Inc. sponsors an internet-based competition that will grant 15 awards totaling $25,000 to schools for the student community service projects receiving the most votes at www.truehero.org during the current school year.

Now in its second year, True Hero, Inc. sponsors an internet-based competition that will grant 15 awards totaling $25,000 to schools for the student community service projects receiving the most votes at www.truehero.org during the current school year.

Now in its second year, True Hero, Inc. sponsors an internet-based competition that will grant 15 awards totaling $25,000 to schools for the student community service projects receiving the most votes at www.truehero.org during the current school year.

2010 IARSLCE Annual Conference
International Perspectives: Crossing Boundaries through Research
Indianapolis, IN

Co-hosted by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Indiana Campus Compact

The International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement would like to announce a Call for Nominations for three awards, to be presented at the 2010 IARSLCE Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Please see our Conferences and Awards Page for complete nomination information.

• The Research Award recognizes any researcher who has a distinguished record of research and scholarly contributions on service-learning and community engagement.
• The Early Career Research Award recognizes outstanding early career contributions to scholarship on service-learning and community engagement.
• The Dissertation Award recognizes a dissertation that advances research on service-learning and/or community engagement through rigorous and innovative inquiry. .

Complete applications for the Research and Early Career Research Awards must be received by April 30th, 2010. Complete applications for the Dissertation Award are due by June 30, 2010. The award recipient will be notified in early June. The award recipient receives an invitation to make a presentation at the annual IARSLCE conference, a plaque (to be presented at the conference), and a monetary award in the form of complimentary IARSLCE conference registration and accommodation.