The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), Inc. invites full-time graduate students to participate in the 2008 AAHHE National Conference: "Building Pathways-Construyendo Caminos: Fulfilling Expectations." The conference will be held March 6-8, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, Florida.

For the last 13 years, fellowships have been awarded to currently enrolled Hispanic, Latina/o, and/or Chicana/o graduate students. The success of the fellowship program can be attributed to the experience it delivers - mentorship and peer networking with others in higher education! The fellowship experience is also a time to interact with other Hispanic, Latina/o, and/or Chicana/o administrators, faculty, and graduate students to discuss issues, policies, programs, and research impacting Hispanic, Latina/o, and/or Chicana/o students in higher education. As part of the program, AAHHE Graduate Student Fellows arrive two days prior to the national conference and stay one day later to participate and present in organized workshops designed to promote persistence and advancement in higher education (Tuesday, March 4 - Sunday, March 9, 2008).

At the 2008 conference, the AAHHE Graduate Student Fellows Program will sponsor up to 25 graduate students of Hispanic, Latina/o, and/or Chicana/o origin. Applications are due no later than Friday, October 19, 2007 by 5pm (EST). This fellowship program is open to all fields. Students who have received a conference fellowship in the past can apply for a second time. Those who have already received two fellowships can participate in events but are not eligible to apply for a conference fellowship. Conference activities, responsibilities, and application materials are listed below.

The AAHHE Graduate Student Fellowship includes:

• Conference registration fees
• Special events
• Hotel accommodations
• Travel (funds available for students unable to secure additional support from their departments)

Fellowship recipients are expected to participate in the following:

• Attend the entire conference (including special events sponsored by AAHHE)
• Provide staffing support for AAHHE activities (interact with other AAHHE members)
• Develop a Policy Brief (Memo) under the guidance of an AAHHE member
• Mentor undergraduate students participating in the conference
• Discuss your research with AAHHE members (e.g., thesis/dissertation topic, forthcoming manuscript, fellowship application, proposal)

Application Procedures:
To apply for an AAHHE Graduate Student Fellowship submit the following materials online no later than Friday, October 19, 2007 by 5pm (EST):

• Letter of interest
• Resume/vita
• Letter of support (from an advisor, supervisor, or faculty member)

It is your (the applicant's) responsibility to ensure that all materials are submitted no later than Friday, October 19, 2007 by 5pm (EST). AAHHE will notify you by November 2, 2007 regarding the status of your application.

If you would like more information, please contact Linda Prieto, 2008 Graduate Student Fellows Program Chair, via e-mail at leenda_prieto@yahoo.com.