EduLinks

This page provides friendly links on what's happening in the educational arena at North Carolina and nationwide. If you come across something interesting related to educational issues affecting Hispanic youth, please don't hesitate in contacting us at: mailto:mailbox@TheNCSHP.org

EduLinks - A courtesy of North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals

  • North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
  • Triangle Day School is an independent, nonprofit school with small classes and an academically rigorous program. Students explore language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science in a challenging yet nurturing school setting. Spanish instruction is offered to all students K-8 and Middle School students may take Latin. Electives and Clubs, such as Jazz Band, Theatre Arts, Yearbook, and Sign Language are available to students in grades 6-8. Intramural and interscholastic sports are offered as after-school activities. Course work is also provided for all students in computer, art, and physical education. For more information, please visit their website at www.triangledayschool.org
  • White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans: "As the fastest growing population, Hispanics play a vital role in America's future. The White House Initiatives strives to improve educational opportunities and achieve excellence in the education of Hispanics"....The White House.
  • U.S. Department of Education (ED) Home Page
  • Durham County Library:Serving the Durham Community since 1898
  • North Carolina Business Committee for Education Check the NC Wise Owl Link, a free resource for students and parents, and can be accessed from home, church, community centers, libraries, etc. The kids get their FREE password from the school's media coordinator.
  • Office of Environmental Education: This website demonstrates North Carolina's comprehensive environmental education resources, including curriculum and professionals development information for educators and links that help one learn about his or her ecological address - the environment in one's own backyard.
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF): The prestigious HSF has provided financial aid to outstanding Hispanic American students pursuing college degrees for almost a quarter of a century. HSF provides scholarships based on merit, with consideration of financial need, to Hispanic Americans of all races and ethnicities. Qualified applicants are of background that is at least half Hispanic (one parent fully Hispanic or both parents half Hispanic), are a United States citizen or permanent resident, and have already earned at least 15 undergraduate credits at a two-year or four year accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: Mission: To promote the development and success of member colleges and universities, improve access to and quality of post-secondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students, and meet the needs of business, industry, and government through the development and sharing of resources, information, and expertise.
  • National Hispanic University: Mission: To enable Hispanics, other minorities, women, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate through a multicultural educational experience and to achieve a career in business, education, or technology.
  • National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP): NAHP announces the 3rd Edition of the "2000 Hispanic Scholarship Directory." The publication (IUSBN 1-889379-18-2) details over 1000 Scholarships that are available to Hispanic students. It also contains helpful information for entering or continuing Hispanic & minority college students. Additionally, you may wish to inform your students that they may want to log on to the following website to do a search (FREE OF CHARGE) that is tailored to their specific situation and needs.

Paying for College Alternatives: Scholarships, Student Loans & Financial Aid

Searching for scholarships? Check out these websites...great places to start!

  • NCSHP - Scholarships Information
  • US News
  • FastWeb.com
  • North Carolina Vision Fund: A state financing program administered by the College Foundation for the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority. (800) 600-3453.
  • Nellie Mae: Availability of student loans such as Federal Stafford, PLUS and Consolidation loans as well as nonfederal loan programs.
  • U.S. Department of Education: The Department administers several major student aid programs, including Pell Grants and Stafford Loans, which provide over $42 billion a year to help millions of students pay for the costs of college. Whether you're ready to apply for financial aid or just interested in more information about the federal student aid programs, the starting point is...U.S. Department of Education