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Scholarship open to Latino alumni
Outstanding Arizona State University students from the SanTan Sun area and others who are committed to the Latino community are encouraged to apply for the 2013-14 Freeport-McMoran Una Promesa Community Scholarship offered by Los Diablos, the official Latino Alumni Chapter of the ASU Alumni Association. The deadline is March 1. Los Diablos provides scholarships of varying amounts up to the cost of full tuition to students who qualify. The scholarships may not be combined with other ASU institutional merit scholarships. “The Freeport-McMoran Una Promesa Community Los Diablos Scholarship is more than just tuition assistance,” says Lisette Flores, president of the Los Diablos Board of Directors. “It’s a comprehensive program that includes mentoring and networking components aimed at helping build Arizona’s future leaders.”
Through the Puentes (Bridges) program, each qualifying scholar is matched with a Los Diablos board member for a mentor for the upcoming school year. As mentors, board members actively encourage academic success and expose scholars to potential career paths, becoming the scholars’ advocates and liaisons to the university and community at large. The Latino Alumni Chapter also encourages its scholars to attend, participate and volunteer in various Los Diablos activities throughout the school year. Students interested in applying can find more information and download applications at scholarships.asu.edu/ scholarship/1639?destination=nod e%2F1639. To learn more about the scholarship, basic requirements or application, contact Martín J. Quezada at 602-653-0437 or Martin.Quezada.JD@gmail.com.
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Top crossing guards SRP classroom sought for award grants available Nominations are accepted now through March 12 for AAA Arizona’s sixth annual Crossing Guard of the Year Award. Students, parents, school administrators, faculty, staff and community members in Maricopa and Pima counties are invited to submit nominations. Self-nominations are also accepted. AAA’s traffic safety staff evaluates nominations to select finalists for the award based on dedication, friendliness, professionalism and safety. Honors are given to the one crossing guard from Maricopa County and one from Pima County who best exemplify the procedures and responsibilities outlined in “AAA’s Handbook for Adult Crossing Guards.” Winners are announced on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, April 26, and receive a recognition plaque and a $100 Target gift card, courtesy of AAA Arizona. Nomination forms are available at all Maricopa and Pima county school district offices or can be downloaded online at az.aaa.com. Completed forms can be faxed to 602-266-1736, emailed to publicrelations@arizona.aaa.com or mailed to AAA Arizona, Attn: Public Affairs, 2375 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
to educators
SanTan Sun area teachers have until March 31 to apply for 2013-14 SRP Classroom Connections grants to enhance classroom learning in the areas of math, science, technology and social studies. The SRP Classroom Connections program offers up to $180,000 in funding and two types of grants. Learning Grants by SRP provide funding up to $5,000 per school for projects and programs that incorporate innovative teaching strategies in math and science and meet performance standards as dictated by the Arizona Academic Standards. Social Studies Grants by SRP supports the enrichment and enhancement of classroom instruction in the disciplines of history, geography, civics, government and economics and meet performance standards as dictated by the Arizona Academic Standards. Up to $2,000 is available per educator. Public, private and nonprofit schools serving grades K through 12 are eligible to compete. Visit srpnet.com/grants for more information.
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