The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) has recently
established the Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program,
a new partnership to improve Hispanic student access to higher education and
degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Ciencia National Scholarships - College STEM Majors
A $2,000 one-time scholarship for students from all 50 states, the District
of Columbia, U.S. territories and Puerto Rico who meet the following
eligibility criteria:

* A student of Hispanic heritage.
* In good academic standing and enrolled full-time in an accredited
college/university.
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0
scale (or the equivalent).

Are a declared major in a STEM discipline and pursuing a Bachelor's degree
in a STEM field including Bachelor's degrees offered in partnerships between
community colleges and four-year institutions

Application Process: students can apply online at http://www.alliance
<http://www.alliancescholars.org/> scholars.org/ and the Application
deadline is January 16, 2009.

Please help us promote this wonderful scholarship opportunity among Hispanic
students in your school, as well as among your colleagues throughout the
United States. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.

Thanks.

Marcela Gaitán

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Marcela Gaitán V., M.P.H., M.A.
Senior Policy Advisor
Center for Science and Policy
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health
1501 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1401
Tel: (202)797-4336
Fax: (202)797-4353
E-mail: mgaitan@hispanichea <mailto: This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript > lth.org
Website: www.hispanichealth. <http://www.hispanichealth.org