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AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program
For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves. scholarshipsforwomen@aarp.org -
American Copy Editors Society Scholarship
Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. -
AORN Foundation Scholarship
For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. click here -
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. click here -
AWG Minority Scholarship For Women
Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. click here -
AXA Achievements Scholarship
Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state. click here -
Best Buy Scholarship
For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. click here -
Burger King Scholars Program
For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.
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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. click here -
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. click here -
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. click here -
Dell Scholars Program
For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. click here -
Discovery Scholarship
Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school. click here -
Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships
Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. click here -
ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. click here
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Fulbright Scholar Program
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research. click here -
Future Engineers Scholarship Program
For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance. click here -
Gates Millenium Scholarship
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. click here -
Google Anita Borg Scholarship
For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. click here -
Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship
For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. click here -
HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship
Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs. click here -
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. click here -
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. click here -
Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship
For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. click here -
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. click here -
Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest
A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. click here -
McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship
Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. click here -
National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. click here -
National SMART Grant
Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more. click here -
PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships
Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. click here -
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. click here -
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship
Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. click here -
Siemen Competition
Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. click here -
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. click here -
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences
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Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program
Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. click here -
William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship
Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field. click here -
Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story Competition
Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. click here -
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technology. click here
Quick Look at What's Happening at DCRAC
Check out The Wave report on DCRAC's tax clinic services.
The Sussex County Post covered the Discover Bank - DCRAC Credit Report Marathon in Greenwood, DE on April 3rd.
April is Fair Housing Month, check out these DCRAC & CLASI events.
Check out Rashmi's March 28th op-ed "Filing taxes doesn't have to be maddening" in the News Journal.
Need your credit report checked? DCRAC teams up with Discover bank in Greenwood, DE. We'll pull your credit report for free on Wednesday, April 3rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Click here for info.
Attend our free tax workshop on April 4th in Milford from12:00 noon - 1:45 pm & Georgetown from 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm.
Job Fair in Newark, March 6th. Click here for info.
In addition to Wilmington, we will hold a Black History Month event in Dover, DE on February 28th. Invite your friends to hear a special presentation of: Jefferson Morley's "Snow Storm in August"
Help us celebrate Black History Month on February 25th at the Carvel State Building, Wilmington, DE for a 5:30 pm reception and 6:00 pm special presentation of: Jefferson Morley's "Snow Storm in August"
Get Free Tax help for your hack taxes on February 28th, 12:00 noon - 1:45 pm in Milford and 5:00pm - 6:45 pm in Georgetown. Click here for more info
Trouble with your taxes, attend DCRAC's Free Tax Counseling Holiday Special in Georgetown, DE. Thursday, Dec 20th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Click here for details.
Check out this job opportunity in Newark, DE. Click here for info.
Click here for information on DCRAC's Open House and Credit Report Marathon: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Georgetown Professional Park, Georgetown, DE (across from WALMART).
Rhonda Graham from the News Journal filed this story about DCRAC's 25 years of service to Delaware.
For individuals and friends of DCRAC, click here for ticket info to the Delaware CRA Council's 25th Anniversary Celebration at Ed "Porky" Oliver Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 5th, 2012. 5:30 pm - 8:30pm
For sponsors, join us Friday, Oct. 5th, 2012 for Delaware CRA Council's 25th Anniversary Celebration at Ed "Porky" Oliver Golf Course. 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Jobs in health care field click here
Check out the Delaware Housing Search.org website where you can list your property for sale, or check listings and availability.
Know Your Rights! Attend this Landlord Tenant Code Event -August 14, 2012 3pm - 7pm
Come one, come all to DCRAC's community BBQ Friday, July 13, 2012. 11:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Check out the DE AG's Mortgage Task Force Events June 25 & June 26
June 7, the News Journal reported on the 20-1 vote for HB 289 in the DE Senate.
On May 17, Doug Denison filed this story on HB 289 as it is voted out of committee.
On May 16, Rev. Brad Hinton had his HB 289 letter to the editor published in the News Journal.
On May 4, the Seaford Star printed this story on HB 289.
On May 4, Monica Scott reported on HB 289 with "Payday lending changes" in the Coastal Point.
On May 2, Doug Denison filed his story "Payday loan limits advance" in the News Journal.
Rashmi Rangan asks folks to call their legislators to support HB 289
On May 1, the YWCA of Delaware's Ginny Marino had her HB 289 letter to the editor published in the News Journal.
On May 1, the News Journal printed this editorial in support of HB 289.
On May 1, the News Journal printed this HB 289 letter to the editor.
Sign up for this Grant Workshop on May 21st
On April 30, Doug Denison filed this front page payday lending story in the News Journal.
Rony Peralta provides background info on DCRAC's tax clinic.
Lakenzia Gordon talks about DCRAC's credit clinic classes and joining Stepping Stones FCU.
Anne Mountain describes how DCRAC's foreclosure counseling saved her house.
Attend US Rep. John Carney's ID Theft and Scam Protection event on April 12th in Georgetown, DE.
Attend US Rep. John Carney's ID Theft & Scam Protection event on April 12th in Newark, DE.
On April 5, Doug Denison filed this story about HB 289 "Payday loan restrictions advance" in the News Journal.
On April 4, letter to the News Journal published a letter to the editor in support of HB 289.
On March 22, Delaware Community Foundation grants DCRAC funds for computers.
On Saturday, March 17, the News Journal went to press with this excellent article on the big day for Stepping Stones.
WHYY's Newsworks posted this story for Stepping Stones.
Here is WDEL's coverage of the grand opening of Stepping Stones.
The News Journal had a good editorial on what Stepping Stones means to the community on March 14, 2012.
Thank you everyone! And a big thank you to US Rep. John Carney, US Sen. Chris Coons & US Sen. Tom Carper for your support at the Grand Opening of Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union.
GRAND OPENING: Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union. March 16th, 12:00 noon.
Our annual report ending June 30, 2011
For EITC Tax help in Delaware, check out this info.
IRS Workshop for Small Business at DCRAC
March 30th - March 31, DE AG Mortgage Task Force Events
DCRAC's Rashmi Rangan Grateful for IRS Grant
Internal Revenue Service Awards DCRAC $70,000 grant for LITC
DCRAC's comments on Fed approval of Capital One-ING Direct merger
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden Signs on to Settlement Deal
The News Journal's Delaware Inc. quotes from DCRAC's letter to AG Beau Biden on mortgage settlement deal.
Public Housing notice in Newark, Delaware.
The News Journal prints DCRAC's "Delaware Voice" essay on Capital One merger with Ing Direct.
DCRAC releases letter of support for Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
DCRAC statement on DE Bank Commissioner's Cap One - ING decision: "We place the City of Wilmington and the Delaware Economic Development Office on notice to keep their calculators ready. Six months after the merger is consummated, we will ask them for a public accounting with regards to all the jobs that have been created and services provided to our communities here in Delaware by Capitol One."
Rashmi is quoted in News Journal on Mortgage Deal
John Taylor from Content Delaware interviews Rashmi Rangan
Check out these January Fair Housing Training Events
Rashmi Rangan quoted in News Journal editorial about Cordray Appointment
Rashmi Rangan: Richard Cordray Appointment Victory for Consumers
Join Rashmi Rangan for Ignite Wilmington, Nov. 30th at 7:00 pm at World Cafe Live at the Queen. Go to www.ignitewilmington.com.
Hoy en Delaware features a letter from Rashmi Rangan, Jim Angus and Rony Peralta on the Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference at Del Tech.
Rashmi wrote a letter to the DE Sec of Labor and pointed to the agreement reached in VA.
Good news last week in Norfolk, Virginia on the issue of worker wages. Check out the agreement between the VA Sec. of Labor and the Mexican Consulate in DC.
DCRAC's November 2 letter to the bank commissioner regarding the Capital One-ING Direct merger.
This is the cooperative agreement proposed by DCRAC for the Capital One-ING Direct merger.
Here is Rashmi Rangan's testimony from the October 27 Capital One - ING Direct bank commissioner hearing.
Eve Tahmincioglu from Delaware First Media looks at Stepping Stones FCU and the role credit unions have played in low income areas.
Here is a story about our CRA Leadership Award in the Community Pub
The Seaford Star has an interview with CRA Leadership Award winner Amy Walls
WHYY's Newsworks posted a story on U.S. Rep John Carney's visit to DCRAC as he learned about our mission and Stepping Stones FCU.
The Cape Gazette printed a nice profile of Amy Walls, DCRAC's 2011 CRA Leadership Award winner
WHYY's Newsworks has a good story on "Celebrate CRA 2011" and "Stepping Stones FCU"
The News Journal's Rhonda B. Graham highlights Stepping Stones FCU as a sign of hope in Wilmington.
The News Journal's Eric Ruth reports on the creation of Stepping Stones FCU
NCUA Grants Charter for Stepping Stones Federal Credit Union
Rashmi Rangan's detailed comments on Capital One-ING Direct merger to Federal Reserve
Rashmi Rangan's testimony at Capital One-ING Direct Public Meeting
DCRAC interview with Housing Clinic Director, Carlos Herrera
DCRAC welcomes our partners to the 15th annual Celebrate CRA
Rashmi Rangan's op-ed on Dodd-Frank and Consumer Protection Bureau
DCRAC seeks Credit Clinic Director
DCRAC comments on Capital One/ING
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New Journal's Eric Ruth Quotes Rashmi Rangan on Capital One-ING Direct Merger
News Journal story on family's struggle in foreclosure crisis
News Journal story on Fed approval of M&T - Wilmington Trust merger quotes DCRAC
WHYY features DCRAC in: "Fighting Foreclosures" http://video.whyy.org/video/1780751388/
WHYY interviews Rashmi Rangan on Fed forclosure report
News Journal report on M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust merger hearing
Rashmi Rangan's Public Testimony M&T/WT merger hearing
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