Students urged to Apply for New Cal Grant Scholarships and Assembly Fellowships before Deadline
California Desk
January 30, 2009
SAN DIEGO - Assembly Member Saldaņa is encouraging students to apply for a Cal Grant before the March 2nd, 2009 deadline and for the Jesse Unruh Assembly Fellowships before the February 25th 2009 deadline.
Cal Grants
Eligible students receive from the State of California Cal Grant awards, which provide full financing for tuition and fees at the California State University or the University of California. Awards are also given to community college students and students entering private California colleges. Cal Grants do not have to be repaid.
For more information on the Cal Grant Program call the California Student Aid Commission at 1-888-224-7268 or visit their website at www.csac.ca.gov. You may also call Assembly Member Saldaņa´s District Office at 619-645-3090.
Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship. The deadline for filing applications for this program is February 25, 2009.
Assembly Fellows spend 11 months gaining firsthand knowledge of the California Legislature by working in Sacramento as staff to a legislative committee or an Assembly Member developing and researching legislative proposals, responding to constituent requests, analyzing bills, and writing speeches and press releases. Assembly Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,972, as well as medical, dental and vision benefits.
Cal Grants
Eligible students receive from the State of California Cal Grant awards, which provide full financing for tuition and fees at the California State University or the University of California. Awards are also given to community college students and students entering private California colleges. Cal Grants do not have to be repaid.
For more information on the Cal Grant Program call the California Student Aid Commission at 1-888-224-7268 or visit their website at www.csac.ca.gov. You may also call Assembly Member Saldaņa´s District Office at 619-645-3090.
Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship. The deadline for filing applications for this program is February 25, 2009.
Assembly Fellows spend 11 months gaining firsthand knowledge of the California Legislature by working in Sacramento as staff to a legislative committee or an Assembly Member developing and researching legislative proposals, responding to constituent requests, analyzing bills, and writing speeches and press releases. Assembly Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,972, as well as medical, dental and vision benefits.
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