“The Degree of The Americas Program provides a remarkable opportunity for Mexican Americans and all bilingual students to turn their language skills and aspirations into a significant employment advantage.” --Hon. Henry Cisneros, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
A groundbreaking new “NAFTA Lawyer Program” elimi- nates borders, and offers a unique opportunity for bilingual students to practice law in U.S. and Mexico. One component of the pro- gram also features Mexican law courses taught in Detroit in the Spanish language.
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (UDM) and the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM of Monterrey), Mexico’s leading private law school, have partnered to offer the NAFTA Lawyer Program, a multiple degree program that allows students bilingual in Spanish and English to
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Central Intelligence Agency CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Scholarship (renewable) for full-time freshman, sophomore or junior study at accredited 4-year institution in United States.
Eligibility : Applicant must be at least 18. Applicant must be U.S. citizen.
Basis for selection : Major/career interest in engineering; computer/information sciences; foreign languages; internation- al relations; human resources or finance/banking. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, high academic achievement, depth of character, patriotism and seriousness of purpose.
Application requirements : Recommendations, tran- script. SAT/ACT scores, resume, FAFSA or SAR.
Additional information : Applicant must have wide range of majors in addition to those listed. High school applicants must be 18 by April 1 of senior year. Minimum 3.0 GPA; 1000 SAT, or 21 ACT required. Household income must not exceed $70,000 for family of four or $80,000 for family of five or more. Scholars work at CIA offices in Washington, D.C. metro area during summer breaks and receive annual salary in addition to up to $18,000 per school year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Must commit to employment with Agency after college gradu- ation for period 1.5 times length of scholarship. Number of awards varies. Apply online. Deadline in October; check site for exact date.
Amount of award : $18,000 Phone : 800-368-3886 Website :
www.cia.gov
Colorado Commission on Higher Education Colorado Student Grant
Scholarship for undergraduate study at postsecondary institution. Designated institutions: Eligible Colorado institutions.
Eligibility : Applicant must be residing in Colorado.
Basis for selection : Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Application requirements : FAFSA
Additional information : Contact college financial aid office or visit Website for additional information. International students must be working toward becom- ing permanent resident of U.S.
Amount of award : $850 - $5,000 Total amount awarded : $68,237,460
Website :
http://highered.colorado.gov
earn law degrees in the United States and Mexico. Students com- pleting this legal education program are awarded the U.S. Juris Doctor from UDM School of Law and the Mexican Bachelor of Arts in Law, the Licenciado en Derecho (L.E.D.), from Monterrey, providing the educational qualifications necessary to practice in both the U.S. and Mexico.
As part of this program, UDM will offer 14 courses in Mexican law taught in Spanish by professors from ITESM.
In
fact, any UDM student may take these courses as electives. “UDM is very excited to align itself with ITESM in establishing what truly
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