Biden Administration Toughens School Nutrition Standards

(Reuters) – The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new rules limiting the sugar and sodium content of meals served to millions of children at U.S. public schools. The standards unveiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are part of President Joe Biden’s broader effort to combat diet-related disease such as childhood obesity. “We all share […]

Participation in the Summer Food Service Program

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) federally funded program that reimburses sponsors for administrative and operational costs to provide meals for children 18 years of age and younger during periods when they are out of school for fifteen (15) or more consecutive school days. Good nutrition is essential […]

Women Techmakers Scholars Program (by Google)

Women Techmakers Scholars Program is open to women who are studying computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student. Candidates include those pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD program at a university in the United States or Canada. They must have […]

Ron Brown Scholar Program for African American Students

The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides scholarship awards to African-American high school seniors who are excelling in their academics, exhibiting exceptional leadership potential, and actively serving in community service activities. Applicants must be US citizens or must have a permanent resident visa card. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need, and must be […]