Diversity,
as used by Clarkson College, refers to the various ways in which we consciously
and unconsciously differ from one another. We believe that the unconscious
differences including values, beliefs, tolerance, levels of patience,
perceptions, stereotypes, world perspectives and life experiences
impact/influence our acceptance of the obvious differences of age, gender,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs.
Diversity Council
Mission
The
Diversity Council will lead Clarkson College in developing sensitive community
support and awareness of diverse individual value systems. This will be
accomplished by creating a learning environment that enhances the human
potential of all community members as they carry out the values of the
organization.
Minority Scholarship Opportunities
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Gateway to Success Minority Nursing
Scholarship: Clarkson
College, together with The Nebraska Medical Center, are committed to increasing
the opportunities for minority students to succeed in the growing, dynamic
field of nursing. The Gateway to Success Minority Nursing Scholarship has been
generously funded by Clarkson Regional Health Services and The Nebraska Medical
Center to support five worthy minority students each year. The application
deadline is April 1, 2008. >>More
information about this scholarship
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Ford Mi Fuerza Program - from
$500-$5000: The
Ford Motor Company Fund's, Mi Fierza Program, supports Hispanic undergraduate
students studying any discipline nationwide. Applicant must be Hispanic or of
Hispanic descent, must be a U.S. citizen, must be studying at an accredited
college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2008-2009 academic
year, must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student
for the 2008-2009 academic year, must have earned and maintain a cumulative
grade point average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must demonstrate
financial need. Preference is given to previous Ford PAS and Henry Ford Academy
students. To apply for this scholarship, go to http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.122/default.asp;
you can only apply online. Application deadline is April 15, 2008. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.
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Sallie Mae Fund: American Dream
Scholarship Program - from $500-$5000: Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund,
the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African-Americans with
financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a
minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant
eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited,
undergraduate institutions. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. This program is now open. The
application deadline is April 15, 2008.
Additional information and application for this scholarship can be found at www.thesalliemaefund.org.
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Sallie Mae Fund - First in My
Family Scholarship Program: The First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in
partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to
Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college
and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S.
citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full time undergraduate students at
approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum grade point
average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. This program is now open. The
application deadline is April 15, 2008.
Additional information and application for this scholarship can be found at www.thesalliemaefund.org.
Additional Information
For a
list of upcoming events sponsored by the Diversity Council visit the Calendar
of Events. For more information or to join
the Diversity Council contact Aubray Orduna at 402.552.6118 or e-mail orduna@clarksoncollege.edu.
