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Here is a list of funding opportunities for students with disabilities. Sincerely, David Mitchell, President, Society for Disability Studies. Subject: FW: [mchb-ssi-news] HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR S TUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (Washington, DC -- February 18, 2000) The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities announces three scholarship competitions open to postsecondary students with disabilities for the 2000-2001 academic year. Two competitions are open to candidates with disabilities seeking financial assistance for undergraduate study at a four-year college or university. NIKE, Inc. will sponsor one $2,500 scholarship for an individual majoring in sports or recreation management, sports marketing, sports medicine or sports/recreation retail. Nordstrom, Inc. will sponsor five $2,000 scholarships for individuals majoring in business. The application deadline for both competitions is May 11, 2000. The third competition is open to female candidates with disabilities seeking financial assistance for graduate study. The ELA Foundation will sponsor one or two $2,000 scholarships for individuals who seek to change the face of disability on the planet in their life work. The application deadline is May 25, 2000. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be United States citizens. Awards are contingent upon acceptance to, or continuation in, accredited colleges and universities in the United States. More information and application materials may be downloaded from the Internet at two sites: Visit the President's Committee's Web site at <www.pcepd.gov> > <http://www.pcepd.gov> > and click the "Scholarships" link on the home page. Or, visit FastWeb at <www.fastweb.com <http://www.fastweb.com> >, establish a student profile and follow the prompts. The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities is a small federal agency based in Washington, DC. The Committee's mission is to communicate, coordinate and promote public and private efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities. The Committee provides information, training and technical assistance to America's business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities. It also operates the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a toll-free information service on workplace accommodations and the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional information about the President's Committee is available on the Internet at <www.pcepd.gov> > <http://www.pcepd.gov> >. Jennifer Kaplan Media Relations Specialist President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (202) 376-6200, Ext. 53 (Voice Phone) (202) 376-6205 (TTY Phone) (202) 376-6859 (Fax) "SPORTS FOR ALL" USCPAA 25 West Independence Way Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 874-7465 Office (401) 874-7468 Fax http://www.uscpaa.org <http://www.uscpaa.org> *** You are currently subscribed to mchb-ssi-news as: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> To unsubscribe send a blank email to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> *** To explore the Maternal and Child Health E-mail Network please go to the E-net site at http://mchenet.ichp.edu <http://mchenet.ichp.edu> *** This mailing list is funded through a grant from the US/DHHS Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Center for Policy & Partnerships # U93MC00133) and is coordinated by the Center for Policy and Program Affairs at the Institute for Child Health Policy (www.ichp.edu) <http://www.ichp.edu)> . David T. Mitchell, Associate Professor English Department Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan 49855 906-227-2704 (office) 906-249-1403 (home) [log in to unmask]