October 3, 2019

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Department of Energy Minority Education, Workforce and Training Program grant. Deadline is Oct. 18, 2019.

2020 IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education. Nomination Deadline: Oct. 19, 2019.

Department of Energy Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Program grant opportunity. Deadline is Oct. 29, 2019.

Capacity Building Program for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Department of Agriculture grant opportunity. Deadline is Oct. 31, 2019.

HACU IES Abroad Scholarship open to students who are currently attending a HSI that is a HACU member. Spring calendar year deadline is Nov. 1, 2019.

Department of Agriculture
Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program. Deadline is Nov. 8, 2019.

Call for applicants: Research Institute in Digital Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Deadline is Nov. 15, 2019.

U.S. Department of State
summer 2020 Critical Language Scholarship Program, a fully-funded study abroad program. Deadline is Nov. 17, 2019.

National Science Foundation
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and Human Resources grant. Deadline is Dec. 4, 2019.

USDA Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas. Deadline is Jan. 23, 2020.

Department of Agriculture
Hispanic-Serving Institutions - Education Grants Program. Deadline is Jan. 30, 2019.

Department of Defense Research and Education Program for HBCUs and MSIs grant opportunity. Deadline is April 30, 2024. 

Conferences  

America Reads Spanish 
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HACU and ASA partner on Ascending Leaders Forums
HACU has partnered with American Student Assistance (ASA) to launch the Ascending Leaders Forums, which will take place at five Hispanic-Serving Institutions during the 2019-2020 academic year. The initiative serves to increase staff diversity in senior leadership positions at colleges and universities. More>>

HACU to host its premier conference on Hispanic higher education, Oct. 5-7, Chicago, Illinois
The conference is expected to draw approximately 2,000 attendees and will feature 54 workshops. Among the conference attendees will be 600 undergraduate students taking part in the HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute (Student Track). Pre-and Post-Conference events will also be held. More>>

HACU and Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships for 2019-20
Students at HACU-member institutions can apply for one of the five Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship ($1,000) to be awarded. Deadline is Nov. 22, 2019. More>>
 
Five students receive scholarships to HACU’s Annual Conference, as part of the Emerging Leaders Summit
HACU hosted an Emerging Leaders Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities on Sept. 17, 2019, at Concordia University Texas. The one-day event brought together over 100 local students from 18 colleges and universities. More>>

HACU National Internship Program interns begin fall session
HACU welcomed its 2019 fall interns with an orientation on Sept. 5-6, 2019, for college students serving internships in the Washington, D.C., metro area and other locations throughout the country. More>>

Webinars to provide an overview of HACU paid internships
HACU will offer a webinar on Nov. 7 and Dec. 3 to provide an overview of the federal and corporate internships offered by the HACU National Internship Program and what you need to know about the application process. More>>

HACU, MillerCoors announce 2019-20 recipients of Scholarships
Twenty eight students from HACU-member institutions are recipients of the  Miller Lite – Brewed to be Bright and Coors Light – Climb On Scholarships. More>>

HACU, KIA Motors America, Inc. announce scholarship recipients
Ten students from HACU-member institutions will receive scholarships for 2019-20 school year. More>>

HACU, Oracle Corporation announce scholarship recipients
Two students from HACU-member institutions will receive scholarships for 2019-20 school year. More>>

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HACU Advocacy Center News  

Senate inaction derails critical HSI-STEM funding for 4.5 million students
HACU has issued a statement on Senator Lamar Alexander’s, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, objection to passage of the FUTURE Act. More>>  

HACU issues a free college proposal to 2020 presidential candidates
HACU provided all 2020 Presidential candidates with a copy of its Hispanic-Serving Institution Free College Proposal, a detailed plan to target HSIs as a national priority for a free college initiative. More>>  

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Request for Title V program success stories
HACU is accepting grant-related articles from its members about how an HSI federal grant made a difference for students on your campus. Seeking stories about programs developed with any of the following HSI grants: U.S. Department of Education’s Title III-Part F or Title V; National Science Foundation; or USDA funding. Up to 500-word count, university logo and 2-3 photos can be submitted. The articles will be considered for an upcoming issue of The Voice of Hispanic Higher Education. Click here for samples of previous stories. 

Submit for the Winter issue by Oct. 4. For the Spring Issue by Feb. 3. Send to news@hacu.net. Reserve your ad for the winter issue of the magazine by Oct. 4. Information on Ad deadlines here.

Show your support for Hispanic higher education on national #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3  
Please consider supporting HACU on Giving Tuesday, a national movement around the holidays dedicated to giving in support of non-profit organizations across the country. Help us expand the opportunities we offer for students. More>>  

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