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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
ARKANSAS HISPANIC STUDENTS
Academic Year 2012-2013
Arkansas College and Career Planning System
Sonja Wright-McMurry, Associate Director
Maria Elena de Avila, Career Coach Program Manager
Osvaldo Cossio, Intern
Aileen Bustamante, Intern
Arkansas Department of Career Education
Three Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72203
Office: (501) 683-4432 Fax: (501) 682-8306
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ARKANSAS HISPANIC STUDENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
High School Students
9th-12th Grade……………………………………………………………………………………..1 General…………………………………………………………………………………….............2 Science/Mathematics/Medical Majors…………………….…………………………17
Business/Management/Finance/Law Majors……………………..………………23
Art/Writing/Communication Majors……………………………………..……………26
Army…………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
College Students
General…………………………………………………………………………………………..……3 Science/Mathematics/Medical Majors…………………………………………….…34 Business/Management/Finance/Law Majors………………………………….....39
Art/Writing/Communication Majors………………………………………………..…42
**DARK GRAY ROWS: Represent the Scholarships that don’t require applicants Immigration status— thus U.S. Citizenship or Residency is not require to apply
High School Student
Deadline
Name of Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Award Amount Application Webpage Contact
9th-12th Grade Jan. Princeton Prize in
Race Relations High School Applicants (9th-12th); students who are dedicated to help improve race relation in the schools or community
Application: 3 Part Process
Varies http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/application/
Address: P.O. Box 291, Princeton, NJ 08542-0291; Ph: (800)742-1036; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.princeton.edu
Feb. Kohl's Kids Who Care
High School Applicants; open to children ages 6 through 18; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be nominated by someone that is at least 21 years old and is an employee of Kohl's Department Store
Nomination form available online in February
$1,000-$5,000
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp
Address: One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Ph:(800) 537-4180; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://scholarshipamerica.org
Feb. National Peace Essay Contest
High School Applicants (9th-12th); must be permanent resident or US Citizen
Essay; must have a coordinator to help with essay review
$1,000-$10,000
http://www.usip.org/files/academy/NPEC/guidebook/00127892.PDF
Address: United States Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, 1200 17th Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036-3011; Ph: (202)429-6063; Web: http://www.usip.org/npec
Apr. Holocaust Remembrance Project Scholarship
High School Applicants (9th-12th); must be permanent resident or US Citizen
Essay; see website $100-$10,000
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2012/index.asp
Address: Holocaust Remembrance Project c/o Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc, 201 N. Franklin Street, 11th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602; Ph: 1-866-HK-CARES; Web: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
Apr. The Fountainhead Essay Contest
High School Applicants (11th -12th); citizenship NOT REQUIRED
Essay; see website $50-$10,000
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue
Address: The Ayn Rand Institute, P.O. Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044; Ph: (949)222-6550; Email: [email protected]; Web : http://aynrandnovels.org/
May B. Davis Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate Applicants; there is no age restriction; citizenship NOT REQUIRED;include name and school; this is not an academic scholarship but include school attending now and future academic plans
Essay (less than 1000 words); see website for topic
$1,000 http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Email Essay to: [email protected]
Jun. Univision: exito Escolar Scholarship
High School Applicants (11th-12th), Undergraduate Applicants(1st-2nd year); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Application available online in March; essay; transcripts; letter of recommendation
$500-$2,000
http://omega.sfsu.edu/FinaidScholars/scholarshipdesc.php?s_id=3909
Address: 50 Freemont 41st Floor, San Francisico, CA 94105; Ph: (415)538-8076; Web: http://www.univision.com/
Sept. National Merit Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; take the PSAT/NMSQT in the 11th grade.
High Scoring candidates will be selected
$2,500 http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php
Address: 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, Illinois 60201-4897; Ph: (847)866-5100; Web: nationalmerit.org
Nov. Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship
High School Applicants; be enrolled in an accredited academic program
Essay (2 pages); See Website for topic; Must follow @coxmemorial on twitter to receive updates and future scholarship announcements
$700 http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/
Twitter: @coxmemorial
General Jan. Discover Card
Tribute Award Scholarship Program
High School Applicants (11); minimum GPA: 2.75; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must demonstrate leadership and community service
See website $2,500 http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol_discover.shtml
Address: P.O. Box 30943 Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0943; Ph: (866)756-7932; Web: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/corporate-responsibility/
Jan. Columbia State University Goizueta Foundation Scholarship
High School Applicant to Columbus State University (CSU); must be accepted to CSU; minimum GPA: 2.75; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; establish financial need by CSU Financial aid office; be Hispanic; incoming freshmen
Essay; letter of recommendation; FAFSA
In State tuition and fees
http://www.gsu.edu/scholarships/goizueta.html
Address: Recruitment Office Columbus State University, 425 University Avenue, Columbus GA 31907; Ph: (706)507-8852; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://students.columbusstate.edu/
Jan. Hispanic Employees Association (HEA) General Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; Graduate applicants; must be enrolled in college or planning to attend college in the fall; citizenship NOT REQUIRED
Official High School transcript; proof of college enrollment; letter of recommendation; essay
$500-$1,500
http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
Address: Attention: Steven Machado Scholarship Committee, Mail Code N5D, P.O. Box 770000, San Francisco, CA 94177; Ph: (415)973-3639; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.pge.com
Jan. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
High School Applicants; Graduate applicants; minimum GPA:3.3; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; must be Hispanic; enroll for the first time at a US accredited college; demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service or extracurricular activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility
Application 3 Forms: (1) nomination, (2) recommendation, (3) nominee
Varies https://nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP_App/
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500,San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.gmsp.org/
Jan. Best Buy Scholarship
High School Applicants (12); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; attend a full time accredited college; volunteer in the community, excel in academics, and participate in extracurricular activities
Application will be available online in January
$1,500-$10,000
http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm#
Address: One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Ph: (800)537-4180; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/
Jan. Dell Scholars Program
High School Applicant; Graduate Applicants; minimum GPA : 2.4; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; demonstrate financial need; mandatory participation in a Michael and Susan Dell Foundation-approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years
See website $20,000 http://www.dellscholars.org/HowToApply.aspx
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.msdf.org/
Jan. Home Depot Scholarship
Award
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; demonstrate
financial need; attend HACU-member institution listed on the website:
http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=
1,5; be a full-time or part-time undergraduate student attending two or
four-year institution
Financial needs certification;
certification of college enrollment; official High School
transcripts
$2,000 http://www.nshp.org/scholarship/scholarships/home_depot_scholarship_award_hispanic_association_of_colleges_and_universities
_hacu
Address: High Point Tower 8415 Datapoint Dr. Ste #400, San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph:
(210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hacu.net
Feb. Clara Abbott Scholarship Foundation
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; open to dependent children (24 yrs of age or younger); dependent
children of retirees also eligible
See website Varies http://clara.abbott.com/Scholarships/U_S__Puerto_Rico/Applicati
on_Process.aspx
Address: 1505 S. White Oak Drive Waukegan, IL 60085; Ph:(847)937-1090 or
(800)972-3859; Web: http://clara.abbott.com/
Feb. Que Llueva Café Scholarship
High School Applicants (12); Undergraduate; Graduate; citizenship
NOT REQUIRED; must be of Latino descent; undocumented student; enroll
in an accredited college; demonstrate financial need
Response (1000 words); statement of
financial need; official High School transcript; proof of
acceptance into accredited university
$500-$1000
http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe
Address: Chicano Organizing & Research in Education P.O. Box 160144 Sacramento, CA
95816; Email:[email protected]; Web: ca-core.org
Feb. Sodexho Scholarship
Program
High School Applicant; Graduate applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; must study full-time; demonstrate financial need; committed to alleviating hunger
and poverty in the US
Official transcript; proof of family
income; proof of citizenship status;
essay; letter of recommendation; resume; Email;hcf-
$5,000 http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/schola
rships.asp
Address: Attn: Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West,
Washington, DC 20005; Ph:(800)644-4423; Email:[email protected]; Web:
http://www.sodexofoundation.org/
Feb. The Walt Disney Company
Foundation Scholarship
High School Applicants; Graduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; majoring in business administration or fine arts; participated in either Junior
Achievement Company Program or Economics -see website:
http://www.ja.org/near/near_local_info.asp?AreaID=102503
Official high school transcript; copy of SAT or ACT scores;
three letters of recommendation
Full-tuition (4 year
renewable)
http://www.scholarships4students.com/walt_disney_company_fou
ndation_scholarship.htm
Address: One Education Way, Colorado springs, CO 80906; Ph:(888)4-JA-ALUM;
Email:[email protected]; Web: www.ja.org
Feb. Ellen Masin Persina
Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism
High School Applicants (12); minimum GPA: 2.75; citizenship NOT REQUIRED;
minority student; have applied to or been accepted by a college for upcoming year
Work samples; essay; letters of
recommendation; High School
transcript; FAFSA; college acceptance
letter
$20,000 http://www.npc.press.org/activities/aboutscholarship.cfm
Address: General Manager's Office, 529 14th Street N.W, Washington, DC 20045; Ph: (202)662-7500; Email: [email protected]
Feb. Kohl's Kids Who Care
High School Applicants; open to children ages 6 through 18; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be nominated by
someone that is at least 21 years old and is an employee of Kohl's Department
Store
Nomination form available online in
February
$1,000-$5,000
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/schol
arship/program-information.asp
Address: One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Ph:(800) 537-
4180; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://scholarshipamerica.org
Feb. USA Funds Access to Education
Scholarship
High School Applicants; minimum GPA:2.5; must be permanent resident or
US Citizen; plan to enroll or be enrolled in a full-or-half undergraduate or full-time
graduate or professional-degree coursework at an accredited college; if
study abroad, must attend a postsecondary institution; annual gross
family income of $35,000 or less
If selected, student will be asked to
supply additional documentation such as transcripts, proof
of income level, proof of citizenship, etc.
$1,500 http://www.usafunds.org/media/newsreleases/pages/pr12152010.
aspx
Address: On Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 29, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Ph: (800)537-4180;
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.usafunds.org/pages/default.as
px
Feb. Council for International Cooperation (CIC)/ Anna Chennault
Scholarship
High School Applicants (12);must have been accepted to a US college; applicants
must be committed to AAJA's mission; AAJA membership is not a requirement
for application but if selected, the student must sign up for membership
See website $3,900 http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/national-asian-american-
journalists-association-newhouse-scholarship
Address: Asian American Journalists Association, 5 Third Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94103; Ph: (415)346-2051;
Email:[email protected]; Web: http://www.aaja.org/
Feb. The Carl Buchan Scholarship
High School applicants (12th); Undergraduate Applicants (1 semester); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; available to
US full-and part-time regular Lowe's employees, their spouses/domestic
partners and their dependents; minimum GPA: 3.25; demonstrate commitment to
their community through leadership activities, community service and/or
work experience
See website $5,000 Access Key: LCBS; Application:
https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2flcbs
Contact ISTS at http://www.applyists.com/contact-
us/contact-us-customer-care/; Access Key: LOWES
Feb. The Lowe's Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); minimum GPA:3.25; demonstrate a history of
commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service
and/or work experience
See Website $2,500 Access Key: LOWES; Application:
https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2flowes
Contact ISTS at http://www.applyists.com/contact-
us/contact-us-customer-care/; Access Key: LOWES
Feb. College Assistance
Migrant Program Alumni
Association (CAMP)
scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be
permanent resident or US Citizen; have migrant or farm working background
related to the production, cultivation or harvesting of crops, diary products,
poultry or livestock; seeking four-year academic degree at University of
Arkansas at Cossatot Community College; have GED or high school diploma
Verification of participation or
eligibility to participate in a Title
1 - Migrant Education Program as
documented by a Certification of
Eligibility (COE) Show freshman credit level as determined by
college
Varies http://www.migrantstudents.org/scholarships.html
Address: 403 5th Avenue Lewiston, ID 83501 ; Ph:(208)792-2101; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.migrantstudents.org/home.ht
ml
Feb. HSF/Wal-Mart Stores College
Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be
permanent resident or US Citizen; have plans to enroll Full-Time in a degree
seeking program at US accredited institution; apply for federal financial aid
by completing FAFSA
Biographical narrative; official
transcript; resume; SAT or ACT scores;
letters of recommendation;
recent photo
$2,500 http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=798
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph:1-877-473-4636;
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.walmartstores.com/Communit
yGiving/8736.aspx
Feb. Kentucky Fried Chicken
Foundation
High School Applicants (12); Graduate applicants; minimum GPA: 2.75; must be
permanent resident or US Citizen; planning to enroll at an accredited
college; be pursuing a bachelor's degree; have financial need
Online application $20,000 http://www.kfcscholars.org/apply/
Address: P.O. Box 725489; Atlanta, GA 31139; Ph: (866) KFC-7240; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.kfc.com
Feb. Hispanic College Fund Scholars
Program
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen;
minimum GPA: 3.00; studying at an accredited university in the US for
upcoming academic year; demonstrate financial need
Official transcript; proof of family
income, citizenship status; essay; letter of
recommendation; resume; financial aid
verification
$500-$5,000
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionid.1,p
ageid.223/default.asp
Address: Attn: Scholarship Processing 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West Washington, DC 20005; Ph: (800) 644-4423; Email: hcf-
[email protected]; Web: www.hispanicfund.org
Feb. CollegeNET Scholarship
Search Engine
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship
NOT REQUIRED
Become a member; online Application
Varies http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
Address: CollegeNET Scholarship Review Committee, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1600,
Portland, OR 97205; Email: http://corp.collegenet.com/
Feb. Women Democratic Club
Scholar
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; eligibility determination is based on GPA, need
service to the community and the realistic goals of each applicant.
Autobiographical essay; two Letters of
recommendation ; High School or College official
Transcripts should be attached along with student aid
report (SAR)
$500 http://www.womensdemo.com/pdf/WDC_Scholarship_Applicatio
n.pdf
Address: P.O. Box 20602, Riverside, CA 92516; Ph: (951)236-8660, Scholarship
Chair Donna Wolfe; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.womensdemo.com/
Feb. La Unidad Latina Foundation
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate
Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 2.80-3.60; enrolled in an
eligible bachelors program at an accredited four-year college; completed
at least one full-time semester for graduate applicants
Official transcripts; letter of
recommendation
$250-$1,000
http://www.lulfoundation.org/Apply/tabid/60/Default.aspx
Address: 359 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.launidadlatina.org/
Mar. Univision Arkansas Athletic
Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); class 7A school; minimum GPA: 2.5; plan to attend
an accredited college; priority will be given to those of Latino descent
High School transcript; one letter of recommendation from an unrelated
source that addresses the scholarships
criteria; one page statement; summary
of sports performance and
achievement
$500- $3,000
http://www.espanoltvarkansas.com/scholarship/Univision_Arkansas_Athletic_Scholarship_Applicati
on_1-16-12.pdf
Address: Fayetteville Area Community Foundation; Ph: (479)444-6880; Email:
Mar. Univision Arkansas Media
Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); class 7A school; minimum GPA: 2.5; plan to attend
an accredited college; priority will be given to those of Latino descent
High School transcript; one letter of recommendation from an unrelated
source that addresses the scholarships
criteria
$500- $3,000
http://www.duo-media.com/scholarship/Univision_Arkansas_Scholarship_Applicati
on_1-16-12.pdf
Address: Fayetteville Area Community Foundation; Ph: (479)444-6880; Email:
Mar. Most Valuable Student
Scholarships
High School Applicants (12th); College Undergraduate; Graduate Applicants;
must be permanent resident or US Citizen; demonstrate leadership; financial
need
See website $4000-$60,000
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Address: Scholarship Office 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-2256;
Ph: (773) 755-4732; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.elks.org/enf/
Mar. Camino al Exito High School Applicants (12th); Graduate Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be of
Hispanic heritage; apply for federal financial aid; enroll full-time in degree-
seeking program at a College
Application available in March; download
$2,500-$5,000
http://www1.mville.edu/graduatescholarships/gsfrc/ScholarshipIn
formation/HSFCamino.htm
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636;
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Mar. Orphan Foundation of
America Scholarship
High School Applicant; Citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of 18 birthday or high school graduation; have
been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care after 16th birthday; have lost both parents to death
before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted (In this instance,
copies of death certificate must be provided); be accepted into or enrolled in
a accredited post-secondary program (university);
Application available online
Up to $10,000
https://www.orphan.org/sch/ Address: 21351 Gentry Drive; Suite 130; Sterling VA 20166; Ph: (571)203-0270;
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.orphan.org
Mar. The Jackie Robinson
Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be a member of an underserved population;
demonstrate financial need; plan to attend an accredited four-year college;
should demonstrate leadership potential
Letter of recommendation; official transcript; either have SAT or
ACT scores and submit to college
codes (SAT; 4248; ACT: 6570)
$7,200 http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/programs.php
Address: 3 West 35th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204; Ph: (212)290-
8600; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.jackierobinson.org
Mar. Cruzando Fronteras/
Ayudando a la Comunidad
High School Applicants (12); must be an undocumented student; minimum GPA:
2.5; planning to pursue higher education with the goal of returning to the
community
Creative personal statement; proof of
acceptance to college, community service;
complete community service form; two
letters of recommendation :
(1) High School Staff (2) Community Service Advisor
$500 http://www.csus.edu/org/mecha/
Address: CSU, Sacramento Student Activities Box #17, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA
95819; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.csus.edu/org/mecha/
Mar. Barbara Wiedner and
Dorothy Vandercook
Peace
High School Applicants (12); Undergraduate Applicants (freshmen);
apply from any country
Brief autobiography of their activities relating to clear
disarmament, conflict resolution, or
community service; described his or her plan for contributing to a healthy planet;
include two letters of recommendation;
$250-$500
http://www.peacescholarships.org/
Address: Wiedner & Vandercok M.S. F. c/o Leal Portis, President 301 Redbud Way;
Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: (530)265-3887; Fax: (530)274-3284; Web:
www.grandmothersforpeace.org
Mar. Tzu Chi Scholars-
Buddhist Tzu Foundation
High School Applicants (12th); Citizenship NOT REQUIRED;
demonstrates financial need; minimum GPA: 3.00; will enroll in an accredited US college full-time for the entire academic
year
Official high school transcript; copy of
one of the three follow documents(s)
(1) Family's complete set of Income Tax (2) Family's complete set of Income 2010 1040
US Income Tax (3) Any official
documentation which serves as prof of financial hardship;
Two letters of recommendation;
typed autobiography
$1,000 http://www.us.tzuchi.org/us/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1427%3Atzu-chi-
scholars-2012&catid=98%3Apress-release-
&Itemid=387&lang=en
Address: 1100 S. Valley Center Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773; Ph: (909)447-7799; Web: http://www.us.tzuchi.org/us/en/index.php
Mar. A. Patrick Charnon
Scholarship
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be admitted or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at
a four-year US college
Recommendation(s); essay; High School
transcript
$1,500 http://www.scholarships4students.com/a__patrick_charnon_schol
arship.htm
Address: A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship, the Center for Education
Solutions, P.O. Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208; Ph: (925)934-7304; Email:
Mar. CalMA/BC of California
Foundation Hispanic Nursing
Scholarship Fund
High school applicants; College undergraduate applicants; must be
permanent resident or US Citizen; plan to attend California's accredited nursing
schools; be Hispanic background; minimum GPA: 2.5; be bilingual in
English and Spanish with mid-level fluency
Essay; official high school transcripts; community service
Varies http://www.calmala.org/scholarships.html
Address: 2550 Corporate Place Suite C 202 Monterey Park, CA 91754 ; Ph: 323-266-
2455; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.calma.org
Mar. DaimlerChrysler Scholarship
Award
High school applicant; College Undergraduate applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; demonstrate
financial need; attend HAC-member institution on the website:
http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=1,5; be a full-time undergraduate student
attending two- or four-year institution; all majors welcome
Online application; financial needs
certification;certification of
enrollment;official high school transcripts
$1,000 http://scholarships.college-scholarships.com/l/3466/Daimler
Chrysler-Corporation-Fund-Scholarship
Address: High Point Tower, 8415 Data point Dr.Ste #400, San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph:
(210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/
Mar. Adeline Rosenburg
Memorial Prize
High School Applicants; college undergraduate applicants; be 25 or under; citizenship NOT REQUIRED;
instrumental competitions (must have interest in music); audition is required
Application form; autobiography; entry
in a contest; references; self-addressed stamped envelope; proof of
age
$4,000-$6,000
http://www.mazonda.com/en/art-design/adeline-rosenberg-
memorial-prize.html
Address: Carol Kauffman, Office Manager, Fort Collin Symphony Association, 214
South College Avenue P.O. Box 1963, Fort Collins, Co; Ph: (970)482-4858; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.fcsymphony.org/
Apr. BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center
Gloria and Joseph Mattera
National Scholarship
High School Applicants; citizenship: NOT REQUIRED; must have history of
movement for agricultural employment; show financial need and scholastic
potential; be enrolled or accepted at an accredit college
Letter of recommendation;
personal essay; proof of acceptance to school; copy of
applicant's current Migrant Education
Program Certificate Eligibility (COE)
$150-$500
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mattera.htm
Address: 27 Lackawanna Ave.Mt. Morris, New York 14510; Ph: (800)245-5681;
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.migrant.net
Apr. Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Institute
High School Applicants; Undergraduate; Graduate; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; consistent active participation
in public service; demonstrate financial need; good writing skills; full-time enrollment in an accredited college
Resume; essay; Student Aid Report; proof of government
assistance if applicable; letters of
recommendation; self-addressed
postcard
$1000-$5000
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Address: Scholarship Awards, 911 2nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; Ph:(800)
EXCEL DC; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.chci.org/
Apr. Hispanic Women's
Organization of Arkansas (HWOA)
Schoarship
High School Applicant; College Undergraduate Applicants; students
attending or accepted to attend a four year or two year college; students must
be able to attend the Cinco de Maya festival on May 5th, 2012 at the Jones
Center
Background information; essay; academic record;
financial need; seriousness of
purpose; resume; picture; letter of
reference
$500 http://www.hwoa.org/en/programs
Address: HWOA, P.O. Box 6132, Springdale, AR 72766; Ph: (479)751-9494; Email:
Apr. The Sallie Mae First in My
Family Scholarship
Program
High School Applicants; Undergraduate applicants; Graduate Applicants;
minimum GPA:3.00; must be permanent resident or US citizen; first in family to
attend college; current or rising undergraduate student who attended four years of high school; studying full
time; demonstrate financial need
Essay; resume; letter of recommendation; official transcripts; proof of citizenship
status; proof of household income
$500-$5,000
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/first_famil
y.html
Address: Attn Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West,
Washington, DC 20005; Ph:(800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/index.html
Apr. Latina Scholarship
Program
High School applicant(12); Graduate applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED;
female student of Latino heritage; demonstrated commitment to
community service and empowerment of the Latino community; plan to attend an
accredited college
Personal statement; letter of
recommendation; official high school
transcript
Varies http://www.lambdathetanu.org/philanthropy/scholarship.html
Address: 1220 Rosecrans #543; San Diego, Calif, 92106; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.lambdathetanu.org
Apr. Davis-Putter Scholarship
Fund
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; active participation in
struggle for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity or other
progressive issues; demonstrate financial need; both graduate and undergraduate
students and must be enrolled in an accredited school
Submit official financial statement from (e.g. FAFSA or
SAR)
Up to $10,000
http://dpsf.davisputter.org/?page_id=1813
Address: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund, Post Office Box 7307, New York, NY 10116-
7307; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.davisputter.org
Apr. Los Hermanos de Stanford
High School Applicants (12); outstanding Latino students with plans to attend any
college institution; applicants will be judged on their contributions to these
principles: academic excellence, community service and cultural
awareness; financial need will be taken into account
Official Sealed School transcript; one letter
of reference; personal information
page; one short essay; one personal
statement; one completed scholarship
application to ANOTHER
scholarship program
$1,000 http://www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/cgi-
bin/newHermanosSite/layout/template/main_layout.php
Address: Los Hermanos de Stanford, Haas Center for Public Service, 562 Salvatierra
Walkway, Stanford, CA 94305; Email: [email protected]
Apr. Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Fund
High School Applicants (12); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; Chicana/Latina
background; minimum GPA: 2.5; plan to attend college
See website $300-$500
http://ww4.fsusd.k12.ca.us/schools/rhs/students/academics/coun
seling/assets/sigma.pdf
Address: Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Fund, 2104 Sacramento St,
Berkeley, CA 94702; Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]; Web: Sigmapialpha.org
Apr. California Wine Grape Growers
Foundation Scholarships
High School Applicants (12th); must be permanent resident or US citizen; plan to
attend four-year university; open to children of vineyard workers
High School transcript; copy of
ACT or SAT; letter of recommendation;
essay
$500-$1000
for four years
http://cwggf.org/apply_294.html Address: 601 University Avenue, Suite 135, Sacramento, CA 95825; Ph: (800)241-1800; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.cawg.org
Apr. National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship
Association (NMJGSA)
High School Applicants (12th); applicants must be minority high school student;
interested in attending college
Essay (500 words); based on academic
record, personal recommendations,
participation in golf, school, and
community activities
$1,000 http://www.sajgf.com/national_minority_junior.htm
Address: National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association, Attn 7226 North 16th Street, Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85020;
Ph: (602)9438399; Fax: (602) 943855
Apr. AMVETS National
Headquarters
High school Applicants (12th); students must be grandchildren, sons, or
daughters of American living or deceased veterans and are U.S. citizens.
See website $1,000 http://www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/
Address: Beryl Love, 4647 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD 20706; Ph: (877)7268387;
Web: http://www.amvets.org/
Apr. Reserve Officers Association
(R.O.A.)
High School Applicants; applicants must be children or grandchildren of R.O.A
members; be attending or accepted into a college
See website $500 http://www.roa.org/site/PageServer
Address: Henry J. Reilly, Chairman Mickey Hagan, Memorial Scholarship Fund, One
Constitution Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002; Ph: (202)479 2200
May Reach for the Gold Benevolent
Scholarship
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.6; must be permanent resident or US
Citizen; be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college program;
be involved in community service; demonstrate their commitment to their
community; must not have applied to Reach for the Gold Academic Book
Scholarship--applying to both scholarships voids both applications
Official transcript; 2 letters of
recommendation; resume; essay
$750 http://www.omegaphibeta.org/site/lang/en-
us/spotlight/scholarshipsbecas/
Address: P.O. Box 8305, New York, New York, 10116-8305 ; Ph: (703)963-6686;
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.omegaphibeta.org
May Reach for the Gold Academic Achievement Scholarship
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.6; must be permanent resident or US
Citizen; be a female student of color accepted to a full-time college; applicant must have a minimum SAT score 1350 or ACT score 23; must not ha ve applied for
the Gold Benevolent Scholarship--applying to both scholarships voids both
applications
Official transcript; copy of SAT and/or ACT test scores; 1
letter of recommendation;
resume; essay
$750 http://www.omegaphibeta.org/site/lang/en-
us/spotlight/scholarshipsbecas/
Adress: P.O. Box 8305, New York, 10116-8305 ; Ph: (703)963-6686; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.omegaphibeta.org
May Unmet Need Scholarship
High School Applicants(12th); minimum GPA: 2.5; must be permanent resident or
US Citizen; open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less;
demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined; minimum
GED average test score of 42 if applicable; planning to enroll or a
student already enrolled in full-time undergraduate
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent
residents who are accepted or enrolled
as full-time undergraduate
students at approved, accredited
institutions.
$1,000-$3,800
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_ne
ed.html
Address: 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190; Ph: (507)931-1682; Web:
www.thesalliemaefund.org
May Samsung Scholarship
High School Applicants; must have a teacher to sponsor the student
Permission to use photo and essay in
publicity ; essay (300 words)
$1,000 http://www.sdlegion.org/Department%20PDF%20Files/Samsung%20Application%202012%20Fillabl
e.pdf
Address: 17011 Beach Blvd, Suite 550, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; Ph: (310)632-
1234; Web: http://samsungscholarship.com/
May Dream Scholarship
Fund
High School Applicants (12th); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum
GPA: 2.00; be student who immigrated to the USA as a child; student must have
resided in the state in which he or she is applying for post-secondary education
Accepted for admission prior to
August to be eligible
Varies http://www.dreamscholarshipfund.com/applicants/application-
requirements.html
Web: http://www.dreamscholarshipfund.com/ap
plicants.html
May The Salvadoran American
Leadership & Educational
Fund-General Scholarship
High School Applicants (12); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be of Latino
background; demonstrate financial need; minimum GPA: 3.0; history of community
service and involvement; High School applicants must already be admitted to a
four year college
Essay (500 words) $500-$2,500
http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Address: SALEF's Educational Program Coordinator 1625 W Olympic Blvd, Suite
706, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Ph: (213)480-1052; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.salef.org/programs
May Ginger & Fred Deines Mexico Scholarships
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship
NOT REQUIRED; open to student of Mexican nationality and enrolled in
school in Mexico or US; be enrolled in an educational program in an accredited
institution or higher learning; selection based on scholastic ability, potential, professional interest, character, and
financial need
Official transcript; letters of
recommendation; current photo; essay
$1,500 http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com/scholarships.ht
ml
Address: Attn Bill Blair Zimmer Worldwide Logistics, 15710 JFK Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77032; Ph: (877)858-8627; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.transportationclubsinternation
al.com/welcome.html
May B. Davis Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate
Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; no age restriction; include name and the
school; this is not an academic scholarship but include future academic
plan
Essay (less than 1000 words); See website
for topic
$1,000 http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Email Essay to: [email protected]
Jun. Hispanic Scholarship
Fund/Western Governors University
Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; Graduate applicants; must be permanent resident
or US Citizen; be of Hispanic heritage; enroll full-time at Western Governors
University; apply for federal financial aid by completing FAFSA
Biographical narrative; resume; SAT or ACT scores;
letters of recommendation;
recent photo
$1,200 per term
http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=318
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636;
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Jun. New Horizons Scholarship
Program
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 2.5; must be permanent resident or US
Citizen; be entering as a first-year undergraduate for upcoming academic
year; be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each parent half-
Hispanic); be verified by a physician as having hepatitis C or be dependent of
someone with hepatitis C
Transcript ; personal statement; copy of
permanent resident card or passport
stamped-551; Student Aid Report
(SAR) ; current federal income tax
return(s)
up to $2,500
per year for four
years
http://data.422x.com/appsynthesis/applicationdata/forms/Centre/A204371/submit/theapp.asp?SID=2140129&CID=QQ573lkD9s6b3hl79611ohx31WeQ4w4j&EXT=1
&USE=0&THISAPPID=2224277
Address: 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204, New York, NY 10038; Ph: (212)573-8888; Web: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/
Jun. Univision: exito Escolar
Scholarship
High School Applicants (11th-12th), Undergraduate Applicants(1st-2nd year);
citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Application available online in March;
essay; transcripts; letter of
recommendation
$500-$2,000
http://omega.sfsu.edu/FinaidScholars/scholarshipdesc.php?s_id=3
909
Address: 50 Freemont 41st Floor, San Francisico, CA 94105; Ph: (415)538-8076;
Web: http://www.univision.com/
Jun. Storage Mart Scholarship
High School Applicants; scholarship open to students, including but not limited to:
graduating college senior, adults returning to school, single parents going
to school, military students, undergraduate students, etc; students
may be enrolled as half-time or full-time students; Scholar Smarts money can be used for tuition, books, computers and laptops, software, lab fees, room and board, rent, child care or even your
mortgage
Essay (500 words); Email must include: legal name, address,
phone number, school name
$1,000 http://www.storage-mart.com/scholarship
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.storage-mart.com/
Jun. Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education
Recognition Award
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00;
nomination made by a representative of the school or an accredited respiratory training program; open to nominees of
minority origins
Letters of recommedation ; write a paper on respiratory care;
enrollment verification; transcripts
Up to $1,000
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/scholarship.asp?id=29&gpa=3.50&gotdeadline=na&gotwhostuden
tis=College&gotcareer=other
Address: 9425 North MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063-4706; Ph: (972)243-2272; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/un
dergraduate/young.cfm
Jun. College Peas Scholarship
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; intend to enroll full-time at a
four-year college; minimum GPA: 2.0; submit a short essay describing a special
skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers
Essay (no more than 100 words); see
website
$400 http://www.collegepeas.com/money/
Address: College Peas, LLC, Lake Forest, IL; Ph: (773)426-6353, Mike; Web: http://www.collegepeas.com/
Jul. Human Education
Network: A Voice for
Animals High School Essay
Contest
High School Applicants (under 19 yrs old); home schooled; open to all students
regardless of nationality or country of residence
See website $250-$1,000
http://www.hennet.org/contest.php
Email: [email protected]
Jul. Migrant Farmworker
Baccalaureate Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship
NOT REQUIRED; must show recent history of movement for agricultural
employment and scholastic achievement; have financial need; have successfully
completed at least one year at an accredited post-secondary institution
Letters of recommendation; official transcript;
personal essay; financial need
documentation; copy of applicant's
Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Up to $12,000
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mfb.htm
Address: 27 Lackawanna Ave, Mt. Morris, New York 14510; Ph: (800)245-5681;
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.migrant.net
Aug. AXA Achievement Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; open to studenta who plan to enroll in a full-
time undergraduate course; demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidence by an
outstanding achievement in school, community, or workplace activity
Application will be available online in
August
$10,000-
$25,000
http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ Address: One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082; Ph: (800)537-
4180; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-
scholarship.html
Aug. Thurgood Marshall College
Fund
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be a full-time student pursuing a
degree in any discipline at one of the foundation's 47 member schools (Fayetteville State University);
demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and community service with a combined verbal/math score of 1650 or more on the SAT or 25 or higher on the
ACT; be recommended by the high school academically exceptional or outstanding
in the creative and performing arts; demonstrate financial need
Must be requested from a scholarship coordinator; access
list of coordinators at http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/pdf/coordinators.scholarship.pdf; financial
aid information; transcript; resume;
recommendation letters; essay;
personal photo
Up to $4,000
per academi
c year
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-
scholarships-program
Address: 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204, New York, NY 10038; Ph: (212)573-8888; Web:
www.thurgodmarshalfund.org
Sept. Chick Evans Caddie
Scholarships
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must have a strong caddie record; have completed junior year of
high school; taken the ACT; demonstrate financial need; be outstanding in
character, integrity and leadership; be nominated by chick evans caddie club--101 Alotian Drive Roland, AR 72135-
9558, Carl Jackson
Contact the Evans Scholarship Program
directly
Varies (up to full-
tuition)
http://www.wgaesf.org/site/c.dwJTKiO0JgI8G/b.7512567/k.47CB/Evans_Scholarship_Application.ht
m
Address: 1 Briar Road, Golf, IL, 60029; Ph: (847)724-4600; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.wgaesf.org/site/c.dwJTKiO0JgI8G/b.6021361/k.8BED/WGAESF_Home.htm
Sept. MALDEF's Dream Act
Student Activist Scholarship
High School Applicants; applicants are evaluated for their academic
achievements, for their background and financial need, and, most importantly, for
their demonstrated commitment to advancing the DREAM Act and the civil
rights of DREAM Act students
Application in PDF FORMAT send to
acampos@maldeforg; Current Resume
$5,000 http://thenativecircle.org/2011/09/dream-act-scholarship-
deadline-sept-15/
Address: 634 S. Spring St, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://thenativecircle.org/2011/09/dream-
act-scholarship-deadline-sept-15/
Oct. Ford Motor Company Fund
Scholarship Program
High School Applicant (12th); Graduate applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be of
Hispanic Heritage; have plans to enroll in full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year college; apply for Financial
Aid;
Application available online in October
$2,500 http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=482
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636;
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Oct. Horatio Alger National
Scholarship Program
High School Applicants (12th); Graduate applicants; minimum GPA: 2.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; have a
strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited
institution; show financial need ($50,000 or less); be involved in co-curricular and
community activities; demonstrate academic achievement
See website $20,000 https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/newapplicants.cfm
Address: 99 Canal Center Piazza, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Ph: (703)684-9444; Web:
www.horatioalger.com
Oct. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident
or US Citizen; planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-
secondary institution; cannot be children or grandchildren of employees, officers,
or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies or The Coca-Cola Company
See Website $4,000-$20,000
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=3
88
Address: P.O. Box 1615; Atlanta, GA 30301-1615; Ph: (800)306-2653; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.coca-colascholars.org
Oct. La Unidad Latina Foundation
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate
Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 2.80-3.60; must be
enrolled in an eligible bachelors program at an accredited four-year college; have
completed at least one full-time semester for graduate applicants
Official transcripts; letters of
recommendation
$250-$1,000
http://www.lulfoundation.org/Apply/tabid/60/Default.aspx
Address: 359 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215;
Email:[email protected]; Web: http://www.lulfoundation.org/Home/tabid
/36/Default.aspx
Nov. Sphnix Competition
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be
Latino; enter instrumental category of violin, viola, cello or double bass Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass; applicants to Junior Division may not have reached
their 18th birthday by February of application year; applicants to Senior
Division must be at least 18 years old but no have reached their 27th birthday by
February 1 of application year
Birth Certificate; biography, repertoire
list and photo; $35 application fee;
Audition tape or CD (requirements
online)
$2,000-$10,000
https://sphinx.myreviewroom.com/
Address: Screening Committee, 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2550, Detroit MI
48243; Ph: (313)877-9100; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.sphinxmusic.org/application-process.html#eligibility
Nov. Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; scholarship requires
applicants to voice their opinion in a three-to five-minute essay based on an
annual theme in the scope of patriotism; may not be a foreign exchange student;
be younger than 20 years of age
Audio essay (3-5 minutes) ; typed
essay
Up to $30,000
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/
Address: 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111; Ph: (816)756-3390; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.vfw.org/
Nov. Alvin Cox Memorial
Scholarship
High School Applicants; everyone may apply for scholarships ; be enrolled in an
accredited academic program
Essay (2 pages); See Website for topic;
Must follow @coxmemorial on twitter to receive
updates and future scholarship
announcements
$700 http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/
Twitter: @coxmemorial
Nov. The National AIDS Memorial Grove (in San
Francisco Golden Gate
Park)
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED
Essay (500-750 words) or creative
expression addressing the
impact of HIV/AIDS and/or the National
AID Memorial Grove; must be available for
presentation
$1,000 http://www.aidsmemorial.org/news-and-
resources/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-2011-world-
aids-day-scholarship-award
Address: John Cunningham, Executive Director, The National AIDS Memorial, P.O. Box 2270, San Francisco, CA 94126-2270;
Ph: (415)765-0497; Web: http://www.aidsmemorial.org/
Dec. Dr. Juan Andrade
Scholarship for Young Hispanic
Leaders
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a
four-year institution in the US; demonstrate a verifiable need for
financial support; have at least one parent with Hispanic ancestry; recipients must be able to attend the USHLI national
conference
Cover page; background essay; leadership essay;
transcript and acceptance letter;
letters of reference; photo
500-$1000
http://www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php
Address: 431 S. Dearborn, Suite 1203, Chicago, IL 60605; Ph: (312)427-8683;
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.ushli.org
Dec.
Emergency Educational Grant
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; open to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks members; demonstrate financial need; be unmarried, under the age of 23 as of Dec. 31 in the year of application, and attending a US college or university as a full-time undergraduate student See website
Up to $4,000
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/eefgrants.cfm
Address: Scholarship Office, 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-2256; Ph: (773) 755-4732; Email:[email protected]; Web: www.elks.org
Dec. AAU Youth Excel Program
Scholarship Amateur Athletic
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 2.5; participated in at least 1 sanctioned
high school sport; have been active in the community
Essay describing their life experience
(focusing on the goals they have
achieved and the obstacles they have
overcome)
$2,000 http://www.free-4u.com/aau_youth_excel_award
_program.htm
Address: Attn National Headquarters Hotel Plaza Boulevard, P.O. Box 22409, Lake
Buena Vista, FL 32830; Ph: (407)934-7200 or (800)AAU-USA; Web: www.aausports.org
Dec. Ronald McDonald House
Charities; Hispanic American
Commitment to Education Resources
High School Applicants (12); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; reside
in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area (a list is available
http://rmhc.org/who-we-are/chapter-search/SearchForm?countries=USA&states=AR&programs=isChapter&action_Find=Find); Must attend a two-or-four year
college full time
Transcript; resume; essay
$1,000 http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
Ph: (630)623-7048; Web: www.rmhc.org
All Year
Path to Scholarships
Fund-Harvest of Hope
Foundation
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate; Graduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; child of
migrant farmworkers; Income; community service; life and career goal
Application; copy of parents' latest 1040 income tax form W-2s; FAFSA Student
Aid Report; letter of recommendation;
transcript
Varies http://www.harvestofhope.net/docs/applications/Path-to-
Scholarships-GrantApp-Jan09.pdf
Address: Path to Scholarships Fund, Phil Kellerman, President c/o The Harvest of Hope Foundation, 5809 NW 67th Court,
Gainesville, Florida 32653; Ph: (888)922-4673; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.harvestofhope.net
One award
per month
Brandon Goodman
Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be US
Citizen or international students; minimum GPA: 2.0; membership not
required to be eligible
Essay submit online $300 http://www.bgscholarship.com/scholarship.html
Email: [email protected]
Varies Toyota High School
Scholarship Program
High School Applicant; Graduate Applicants; minimum GPA:3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be of Hispanic heritage; be entering full-time
freshman
Letter of recommendation; official transcript;
copy of Student Aid Report; essay
$5,000 http://www.hsf.net/innercontent
.aspx?id=476
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636;
Email: [email protected]
Science/Mathematics/Medical Majors
Feb. American Physical Society Scholarship for
Minority Undergraduate
High School Applicants (12); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; major
or plan to major in physics
Essay questions; letter of reference; transcripts; SAT or
ACT scores
$2000-$3000
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/inde
x.cfm
Adress: 1 Physics Ellipse College Park, Maryland 20740; Ph:(301)209-3232; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.aps.org
Feb. AHETEMS/ CDM Scholars
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00;
must be a member of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student majoring
in an engineering, science, or construction discipline or pursuing a master's degree in the Fall; program components include a paid summer
internship, mentorship, and scholarship for the ensuing academic year or first-
year master's program
Official transcripts; letter of
recommendation; resume; personal
statement
$6,000 http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholar-internships/shpe-cdm-
scholars/
Address: The University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering, Box 19019
Nedderman Hall, Room 634, Arlington, TX 76019-0019; Ph: (817)272-1116; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.ahetems.org
Feb. Google Scholarship
Program
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be
permanent resident or US Ctizen; minimum GPA: 3.5; studying full time in the US; demonstrate financial need; be
pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering
Official transcript; proof of family
income; proof of citizenship status;
essay; letter of
recommendation; resume
$10,000 https://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp
Address: Attn: Scholarship Processing,1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West,
Washington, DC 20005; Ph: (800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.hispanicfund.org
Feb. Microsoft Scholarship
Program
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship
NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00; be minority to apply for the
Underrepresented Minority Scholarship; enrolled full-time at a college; pursuing degree in computer science, computer
engineering, math, physics, etc.
Resume; transcript; essay questions
answered; indicate status as minority
group member; letter of referral
Up to full
tuition
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-
scholarships.aspx#urscholarship-2
Address: Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-8303;
Ph: (800)642-7676; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.microsoft.com
Feb. American Meteorological
Society Scholarship
High School Applicants (12); must be permanent resident or US citizen; pursue
a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic sciences
Official High School transcript; letter of recommendation;
copy of SAT scores or similar entrance test;
mail original materials to AMS
Local Chapter listed at bottom
$3000-$6000
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html
#8
Address: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108; Ph: (617)227-
2426; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.ametsoc.org
Mar. American Chemical Society
Scholars Program
High School Applicants (12); minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident
or US citizen; be pursuing undergraduate college degrees in (chemistry, biochemistry, etc.) ; be able to
demonstrate financial need
ACT or SAT score; Student Aid Report; official transcript;
letter of recommendation
$3,000 http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=1651&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=7a85
8c44-df1c-41c9-a36f-ec97c575fa3d
Address: 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; Ph:(800)227-5558;
Email:[email protected]; Web: www.acs.org
Mar. Lockheed Martin Scholarship
Program
High School Applicant; Graduate applicants; minimum GPA:3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; study full-time; demonstrate financial need; be pursuing a degree in business, science, or
engineering
Official transcript; proof of family
income; proof of citizenship status;
essay; letter of recommendation;
resume
$500-$5,000
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/who-we-
are/community/employee/international-scholarship.html
Address: Attn Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West,
Washington, DC 20005; Ph: (800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.hispanicfund.org
Mar. Migrant Health Scholarship
Award
High School Applicants; Graduate applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED;
applicants with a farmworker background encouraged to apply; be interested in pursuing a career in the
migrant health field and or an employee at a community/migrant health center
Resume; signature of health center CEO and supervisor if
applicable; personal statement; letters of
reference
$1,000 http://omega.sfsu.edu/FinaidScholars/scholarshipdesc.php?s_id=3
883
Address: 1770 FM 967, Buda, Texas 78610; Ph: (512)312-5456; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.ncfh.org/
Mar. NOPHNRCSE Scholarship
Program
High School Applicants (12); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be
accepted at an accredited college; intend to earn a bachelor of science degree in
natural resources field or a natural resources conservation-related field
Letters of recommendation; official transcript;
proof of US Citizenship; personal
statement; college letter of acceptance
for graduating seniors
$1,000 http://207.58.155.137/~noph/index.php/scholarships/160-
2011scholarshipapp
Address: Scholarship and Endowment Fund Committee, Omar Vega, 3941 Mammoth
Trail;, Madison, WI 53719; Ph: (608)662-4422; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.nrcs.usda.gov
Mar. The Maureen L. & Howard N.
Blitman, P.E.Scholarship
to Promote Diversity in Engineering
High School Applicants (12th); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be from an underrepresented minority
group in the field of engineering; have been accepted into a ABET-accredited
engineering program at a four-year college
Transcript; SAT or ACT scores; resume;
Letters of recommendation
$5,000 http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html
Address: 1420 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314; Ph: (703)684-2800; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.nspe.org
Mar. United Health Foundation
Diverse Scholar Initiative
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; attend college in fall semester after graduation;
be enrolled full-time in an accredited two-or-four year college; potential fields
of study related to health care
Varies $5,000 http://www.unitedhealthfoundation.org/dsi.html
Address: 9900 Bren Road East, Minnetonka, MN 5543; Email:
[email protected]; Web: http://www.unitedhealthfoundation.org/
Mar. AGI Minority Participation
Program
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen;
verifiable ethnic-minority status as Black, Hispanic, or Native American; be full-
time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited institution with a primary major in geoscience, including
sub disciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, physical
oceanography, etc.
Official transcripts; letters of
recommendation; SAT, ACT, and/or
GRE scores
Varies http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/application.html
Address: 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302; Ph: (703)379-2480; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.agiweb.org
Mar. Falu Foundation Scholarship
High School Applicants (12); applicants must be Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing a career in
technology; currently enrolled college students may apply
See website $1,000 http://falufoundationny.org/scolarform.htm
Address: Falu Foundation, c/o Universal Business and Media School, 220 East 106
the Street, New York, NY 10029; Ph: (212)3601210; Web:
http://falufoundationny.org/index.htm
Apr. Hispanic Engineer National
Achievement Awards
Conference Scholar Program
High School Applicants; College undergraduate applicants; Graduate
applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; strong commitment and involvement in
Hispanic Community; open to students of engineering, applied science, computer
science, math, and material science; enrolled in a full-time academic program
Essay; transcript; letters of
recommendation; resume
$500-$5,000
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/henaac/scholars/
Address: Scholarship Selection Committee, 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angles, CA
90063; Ph: (323)262-0997; Email: [email protected]; Web:www.henaac.org
Apr. A.W. Bodine Sunkist Growers
Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; open to any Cuban American student born in
Cuba, or a direct Cuban descendent; show financial need; have a minimum SAT
score of 1000; undergraduate and graduate scholarship are available in the
fields of engineering, business, international relations, economics,
communications, and journalism. Awards are based on the recipient's academic
performance, leadership qualities, potential to contribute to the
advancement of a free society, and likelihood of succeeding in the student's
chosen career
Transcript; college board test scores;
essay; letters of reference
$2,000 http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.asp
Address: Sunkist Growers, P.O. Box 7888, Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888; Ph: (818)379-
7339; Web: www.sunkist.com
Apr. Advancing Hispanic
Excellence in Technology,
Engineering , Math and Science
High School Applicants(12); Hispanic descent; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00 major in science,
technology, engineering, mathematics or related field; be pursuing your first
bachelors
Scholarship Certification Form; personal statement;
transcript; recommendation
letter from a teacher or faculty; resume
$1,000-$3,000
http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/
Address: The University of Texas at Arlington College Engineering, Box 19019, Arlington, TX 76019-0019; Ph: (817)272-
1116; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.ahetems.org
Apr. General Motors Engineering Excellence
Award
High School Applicant; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.2; demonstrate
financial need; open to full-time students with majors in an engineering program
Financial needs Certification;
Certification of Enrollment to
college; official transcripts
$2,000 http://omega.sfsu.edu/FinaidScholars/scholarshipdesc.php?s_id=3
145
Address: High Point Tower 8415 Data point Dr,Ste #400 San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph:
(210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp
Apr. The Mas Family Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship
NOT REQUIRED; open to any Cuban American student born in Cuba or descendent; show financial need;
minimum SAT score of a 1000; fields: engineering, business, international
relations, economics, communication and journalism
See website for application
Varies http://www.masscholarships.org/ Address: P.O. Box 14-1898 Miami, Florida 33114; Ph: (305)529-0075; Web:
http://www.masscholarships.org/
May NAMEPA Beginning Freshman
Award
High School applicants; minimum GPA: 2.7; Citizenship NOT REQUIRED; have
been approved for admission and designated as an engineering major; have
ACT of 25 and SAT 1000; student must attend a NAMEPA member institution
listed at http://namepacounts.org/index/index.p
hp?option=com_php&Itemid=43
ACT or SAT scores; official transcript;
essay; resume; recommendation
$1,000 http://www.namepa.org/assets/Docs/2009namepa_scholarship_a
pplication_form.pdf
Address: National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair, 341 N. Maitland Ave, Ste.
130, Maitland, FL 32751; Ph: (407)647-8839; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://www.namepa.org/student-scholarships
May Latinos for Dental Career
Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must plan to attend California dental school program; be dental student or Latino descent; be
attending full-time
Essays; letters of recommendation
Up to $1,000
http://www.cdafoundation.org/Receive/ScholarshipsAwards/LatinosforDentalCareersScholarship.as
px
Address: 1201 K Street, Suite 1511, Sacramento, CA 95814; Ph: (800) 232-7645;
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.cdafoundation.org/Home.aspx
May Pacificare Foundation
High School Applicants (12th); minimum GPA: 3.00; speak both Spanish and
English fluently ; pursue a career in the health care industry
See website Up to $25,000
http://www.hud.gov/utilities/intercept.cfm?http://www.pacificare.com/vgn/images/portal/cit_60701/600341439GRANT%20APPLICA
TION.pdf
Address: Carol Toulson, PacifiCare Foundation, P.O. Box 6006, Mailstop: CY20-
359, Cypress, CA 90630; Ph: (714)226-3462; Web: www.pacificare.com
Jun. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority
Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); minimum GPA: 3.00; citizenship NOT REQUIRED;
minority in chemical engineer; pursuing science/engineering degree
Official transcript; parental letter
verifying financial need; essay; letter of
recommendation
$1,000 http://www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwar
dsIncomingFreshmen.aspx
Address: 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5991; Ph: (212) 591-7107; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aiche.org
Jul. LULAC-GM Scholarship
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.2; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be a minority student pursuing full-time
studies; entering freshman must have scored at least 23 on the ACT test or at
least 970 on the SAT test; major in courses leading to a professional career
in engineering
Official transcripts; letters of reference; personal statement
$2,000 http://midwestlatino.com/pdf/GMscholarship.pdf
Address: National Headquarters, 2000 L. Street NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC
20036; Ph: (202)835-9646; Email: [email protected]; Web:
http://lulac.org/
Aug. NASA MUST Scholar Program
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen;
minimum GPA: 3.00; be enrolled full time at a university; be pursuing a degree in
physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
Online application; official transcript;
letter of recommendation;
two essays; resume proof of citizenship
Up to $10,000
http://www.must-scholars.org/ Address: Hispanic College Fund, Attn NASA MUST Scholarship Program, 1301 K Street
NW, Suite 450 -A West Washington DC 20005; Ph: (800)644-4223;
Email:[email protected]; Web: http://www.nasa.gov/
Sept. The Technical Minority
Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be full-time
undergraduate or graduate student in a technical field (chemistry, information management computing and software
systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics,
physics, material science or engineering
Resume $1,000-$10,000
http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx
Address: 150 State Street, 4th Floor Rochester, NY 14614; Email:
[email protected]; Web: www.xerox.com
Nov. Intel Science Talent Search
High School Applicants(12th); completing high school courses required
for college applications and must not have entered any previous STS; only one
entry per student
Entrants must select one category for
science competition--see website
http://www.societyforscience.org/docum
ent.doc?id=403; transcripts; teacher recommendation;
project recommendation; secondary school
report; standardized test scores
1st place:
$100,000 four year; 2nd
place: $75,000;
3rd place:
$50,000; etc.
http://www.societyforscience.org/Page.aspx?pid=262
Address: Society for Science & the Public, 1719 N Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036-2888; Ph: (202)785-2255; Fax: (202)785-
1243
Varies National Action Council for
Minorities in Engineering, Inc.
(NACME) Corporate Scholars Program
High School Student; Graduate applicant; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; program designed to assist
underrepresented minority engineering students
Contact school for details; a list of NACME partner
schools is located online at
http://www.nacme.org/university/others.
html
Varies http://www.nacme.org/NACME_B.aspx?pageid=78
Address: 440 Hamilton Ave, Suite 302, White Plains NY 10601-1813; Ph: (914)
539-4010; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nacme.org
Business/Management/Finance/Law Majors Feb. Association of
Latino Professionals in
Finance and Accounting Scholarship
Program
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US
Citizen; study full time; demonstrate financial need; pursuing an
undergraduate or master's degree in business, finance, or accounting
Official transcript; proof of family
income; proof of citizenship status;
essay; letter of recommendation;
resume
$1,250-$1,500
http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageI
d=2724
Address: Attn Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West,
Washington, DC 20005; Ph:(800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.hispanicfund.org
Feb. General Motors Scholarship
Program
High School Applicant; minimum GPA:3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be of Hispanic heritage;
enrolled in full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year college; major in
engineering or business or human resources
Essay; recommendation; official transcript;
copy of Student Aid Report
$2,500 http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=314
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: (877)HSF-INFO (1-877-473-4636); Email: [email protected];
Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Feb. Minorities in Government
Finance Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; student in public administration,
(governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration, with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management; the award is not need-based and funded
by Microsoft
Official transcripts; letters of
recommendation; statement on goal to
work with the government
$5,000 http://www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view
&id=96&Itemid=107
Address: 203 N. LaSalle St, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210; Ph: (312)977-
9700; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.gfoa.org
Feb.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program: GAP, Inc. Scholarship Award
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; demonstrate financial need; attend HACU-member institution listed on the website: http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=1,5; majors in merchandise management, retail management, fashion design, or related field
Online application; financial needs; Certification of Enrollment to college; official transcripts $1,000
http://www.education-leadership.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79%3Ahispanic-association-for-college-and-universities-scholarship-program-gap-inc-scholarship-award&catid=37%3Alist-of-scholarships&Itemid=59
Address: High Point Tower, 8415 Data point Dr, Ste #400 San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph: (210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hacu.net
Feb. Joe Francomano Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be qualified to enroll at an accredited four-year college; have completed JA Company Program or JA Economics--see website http://www.ja.org/near/near_local_info.asp?AreaID=102503; minimum GPA: 3.0; exemplify academic achievement, leadership skills, and college and career potential
Essay(one page); submit proof of family income; must re-qualify each year
$5,000 per year for 4 year
http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol_joe.shtml
Address: Joe Francomano Scholarship, JA Worldwide, One Education Way, Colorado Springs, CO,80906; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.ja.org/
Mar. Marriott Scholar Program
High School Applicant; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; study full-time in US at a four-year college; be an incoming freshman; be pursuing a degree in hospitality or hotel management, culinary or food and beverage field
Official transcript; proof of family income; proof of citizenship status; essay; letter of recommendation; resume
Full-tuition up to $9,000
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.156/default.asp
Address: Attn Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West, Washington, DC 20005; Ph:(800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hispanicfund.org
Mar.
Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program
High School Applicant; Graduate applicants; minimum GPA:3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; study full-time; demonstrate financial need; be pursuing a degree in business, science, or engineering
Official transcript; proof of family income; proof of citizenship status; essay; letter of recommendation; resume
$500-$5,000
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/who-we-are/community/employee/international-scholarship.html
Address: Attn Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West, Washington, DC 20005; Ph: (800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hispanicfund.org
Mar.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/ Verizon Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be of Hispanic heritage; have plans to enroll Full-Time in a degree seeking program at a US accredited institution; apply for financial aid by completing FAFSA; be pursuing first undergraduate; majoring in either one of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.
Biographical narrative; official transcript; resume; SAT or ACT scores; letters of recommendation ; recent photo $5,000
http://www.apcf.org/index.php/what-we-do/scholarship-fund
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: (877) HSF-INFO (1-877-473-4636); Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Mar.
The Earl Warren Legal Training, Inc.
High School Applicants; Must be U.S. citizens who are entering first year of full time study at an accredited law school, demonstrate interest in civil rights and community service, and excellence in academic record.
Letters of recommendation (3);essay ;demonstration of their acceptance into a full time law school $3,000
http://www.naacpldf.org/earl-warren-scholarships
Contact: 99 Hudson St, Suite 1600 New York, NY 100132897; Ph: (212)9652202; Web: http://www.naacpldf.org/
Apr.
A.W. Bodine Sunkist Growers Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; open to any Cuban American student born in Cuba, or a direct Cuban descendent; show financial need; have a minimum SAT score of 1000; undergraduate and graduate scholarship are available in the fields of engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, and journalism. Awards are based on the recipient's academic performance, leadership qualities, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and likelihood of succeeding in the student's chosen career
Transcript; college board test scores; essay; letters of reference $2,000
http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.asp
Address: Sunkist Growers, P.O. Box 7888, Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888; Ph: (818)379-7339; Web: www.sunkist.com
Apr. Judith McManus Price Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; enrolled or officially accepted in an undergraduate program accredited by PAB (Planning Accreditation Board)--see website http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org/index.php?id=30; intend to work as practicing planners in the public sector; be able to document financial need
Personal statement; letters of recommendation; official transcripts; verification of school cost; optional resume; acceptance letter; notarized statement of financial independence
$2,000-$4,000
http://www.planning.org/scholarships/apa/pdf/McManusPriceApplication.pdf
Address: Attn Kriss Blank, Leadership Affairs Associate American Planning, Association, 122 S. Michigan Ave, Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL; Ph: (312)431-9100; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.planning.org
Apr. The Mas Family Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; open to any Cuban American student born in Cuba or descendent; show financial need; minimum SAT score of a 1000; fields: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communication and journalism
See website for application Varies http://www.masscholarships.org/
Address: P.O. Box 14-1898 Miami, Florida 33114; Ph: (305)529-0075; Web: http://www.masscholarships.org/
Apr. AHBAI
High School Applicants (12th); major in chemistry, business, or engineering; applicants must be enrolled in a four ear college as freshmen; minimum GPA: 3.00 See website
$250-$500
http://www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html
Address: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; Ph: (312)6446610
Sept.
The Technical Minority Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; major in chemistry, software systems, material science, physics, etc. Resume
$1,000-$10,000
http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx
Address: 150 State Street, 4th Floor Rochester, NY 14614; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.xerox.com
Aug.
Selected Professions Fellowships
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; open to ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in business administration , law or medicine
Online application; official transcripts; letters of recommendation; legal sample for law applicants
$5,000-$18,000
http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm
Address: AAUW Dept. 60, 301 ACT Drive, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; Ph: (319)337-1716; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aauw.org
Art/Writing/Communication Majors
Feb.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Ford Motor Company Scholarship
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 2.00; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be pursuing a career in print, broadcast, online, or visual journalism
Resume; letter of recommendation; unofficial transcript; autobiographical essay; three work samples; W-2 form to assess financial need
Up to $2,500 http://nahj.org/scholarships/
Ph: (202) 662-7145; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nahj.org
Feb.
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be a child of a migrant worker; have teaching as a career goal; demonstrate scholastic achievement; have financial need
Letters of recommendation; official transcript; personal essay; copy of applicant's current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE) $1,000
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-kazmierczak.htm
Address: 27 Lackawanna Ave, Mt. Morris, New York 14510; Ph: (800)245-5681; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.migrant.net
Feb.
NAHJ Geraldo Rivera Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language TV broadcast journalism
Resume; letters of recommendation; unofficial transcript; autobiographical essay; three work samples; W-2 form to asses financial need
Up to $5,000 http://nahj.org/scholarships/
Ph: (202)662-7145; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nahj.org
Feb.
Newhouse Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00; be pursuing a career as English-language newspaper or print reporter, editor, photographer, etc.
Resume; letters of recommendation; unofficial transcript; autobiographical essay; three work samples; W-2 form to assess financial need
Up to $5,000 per year for two year
http://www.scholarships4students.com/nahj_-_newhouse_scholarship_program.htm
Address: Attn Scholarships Committee, 1000 National Press Building, 529 14th street, NW Washington, DC 20045; Ph: (202)662-7143 or (888)346-NAHJ; Web: www.nahj.org
Mar. Marriott Scholar Program
High School Applicant; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; study full-time in US at a four-year college; be an incoming freshman; be pursuing a degree in hospitality or hotel management, culinary or food and beverage field
Official transcript; proof of family income; proof of citizenship status; essay; letter of recommendation; resume
Full-tuition up to $9,000
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.156/default.asp
Address: Attn Scholarship Processing, 1301 K Street, NW, Suite 450-A West, Washington, DC 20005; Ph:(800)644-4423; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hispanicfund.org
Mar.
NAHJ General Scholarships Ruben Salazar Fund
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be pursuing a career in English or Spanish Language broadcast journalism
Resume; letters of recommendation; unofficial transcript; essay; three work samples; W-2 form to assess financial need
$1,000-$2,000
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/scholarships/search/display.php?sID=394
Ph: (202) 662-7145; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nahj.org
Mar.
The American Institute of Architects / American Architectural Foundation Minority/ Disadvantaged
High School Applicants (12th); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; plan to study architecture in an NAAB-accredited program--see website http://www.naab.org/schools/search.aspx?searchType=A
Nomination from a high school guidance counselor, application that will be sent to eligible students after nominations are reviewed; essay; statement of disadvantage circumstances; letters of recommendation; transcript; drawing
$500-$2,500
http://www.aia.org/education/AIAB081881
Address: 1735 New York Ave. NW, Washington DC, 2006-5292; Ph: (800)242-3837; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.aia.org/index.htm
Mar.
Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship Program
High School Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; demonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career as a Spanish-language broadcast journalist
Resume; letters of recommendation; unofficial transcript; autobiographical essay; essay in Spanish; three work samples; W-2 form to assess financial need $5,000
http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=18625
Ph: (202)662-7145; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nahj.org
Mar.
World Studio Foundation Scholarships
High School Applicants; program is open to minority college students who are currently enrolled at an accredited school and majoring in one of the following areas: advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, etc.; selection based on a slide portfolio of work, a written statement of purpose, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community See website Varies http://www.worldstudio.org
Address: World studio Foundation, 200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014; Ph: (212)3661317
Apr.
A.W. Bodine Sunkist Growers Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; open to any Cuban American student born in Cuba, or a direct Cuban descendent; show financial need; have a minimum SAT score of 1000; undergraduate and graduate scholarship are available in the fields of engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, and journalism. Awards are based on the recipient's academic performance, leadership qualities, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and likelihood of succeeding in the student's chosen career
Transcript; college board test scores; essay; letters of reference $2,000
http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.asp
Address: Sunkist Growers, P.O. Box 7888, Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888; Ph: (818)379-7339; Web: www.sunkist.com
Apr. The Mas Family Scholarship
High School Applicants; College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; open to any Cuban American student born in Cuba or descendent; show financial need; minimum SAT score of a 1000; fields: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communication and journalism
See website for application Varies http://www.masscholarships.org/
Address: P.O. Box 14-1898 Miami, Florida 33114; Ph: (305)529-0075; Web: http://www.masscholarships.org/
Jun.
National Sculpture Society Scholarship
High School Applicants (12th); citizenship NOT REQUIRED
Resume that explains the students' background in sculpture; a CD with 10-18 images of at least six different sculptures by the applicant; list stating title, medium and dimensions of the sculpture shown in the images on the CD $2,000
http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nssN/pdfs/Scholarships.pdf
Address: National Sculpture Society, c/o ANS, 75 Varick Street, Floor 11, New York, NY 10013
Jun.
Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers
High School Applicants (Minimum Age 16); must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual painting, photography, performing dance, media film, literary poetry; applicants needs to be enrolled in school
Letter of recommendation: should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project; a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture
$500/$2,500
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-thorn.htm
Address: Arts Scholarship Committee Geneseo Migrant Center, 3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road Leiceter, NY 14481; Ph: (585)658-7960; Email: [email protected]
Apr.
Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarships
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; study areas: acting, dance, instrumental, musical theatre, vocal
Audiotape, videotape, or CD of performance, (depending on category) are required to be submitted
Up to $4,000
http://www.donnareed.org/html/templates/dr_section.php?dr_section=scholar
Address: Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1305 Broadway, Denison, IA 51142, United States; Ph: (712)263-3334; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.donnareed.org
Apr.
World Studios Foundation Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be Permanent Resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 2.00; demonstrate Financial need; areas of study: Advertising, Fine Arts, Photography, etc.
Proof of acceptance from school of school of choice, if awarded the scholarship Varies
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/
Address: World Studio AIGA Scholarships 164 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010; Ph:(212)807-1990; Web: http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship/
Nov.
Migrant Farm Worker Scholarship- Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers
High School Applicants (Minimum Age 16); must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual painting, photography, performing dance, media film, literary poetry; applicants needs to be enrolled in school
Letter of recommendation: should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project; a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture
$500/$2,500
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-thorn.htm
Address: Arts Scholarship Committee Geneseo Migrant Center, 3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road Leiceter, NY 14481; Ph: (585)658-7960; Email: [email protected]
Army
Jan. Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 2.5; have a high school diploma; score minimum 920 on SAT or 19 on ACT; meet physical standards; agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army Online application
Full tuition
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp
Address: Local offices listed at www.goarmy.com/rotc/contact_an_advisor.jsp; Ph: (800) USA-ARMY; Web: www.goarmy.com
Jan.
Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship
High School Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 2.5; have a high school diploma; score minimum 920 on SAT or 19 on ACT; meet physical standards; agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army Online application
Full tuition
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp
Address: Local offices listed at www.goarmy.com/rotc/contact_an_advisor.jsp; Ph: (800) USA-ARMY; Web: www.goarmy.com
Feb. Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 2.5; must be permanent resident or US citizen; planning to attend a four-year college; have high school diploma or equivalent; score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT; agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army Online application
Full-tuition (full ride)
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp
Address: Local offices listed at www.goarmy.com/rotc/contact_an_advisor.jsp; Ph:(800) USA-ARMY; Web:www.goarmy.com
Jun. Storage Mart Scholarship
All candidates are encouraged to apply; scholarship open to students, including but not limited to: graduating college senior, adults returning to school single parents going to school, military students, undergraduate students and more; students may be enrolled as half-time or full-time students; Scholar Smarts money can be used for tuition, books, computers and laptops, software, lab fees, room and board, rent, child care or even your mortgage
Essay(500 words); Email must include: legal name, address, phone number, school name $1,000
http://www.storage-mart.com/scholarship
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.storage-mart.com/
Dec.
High School Scholarship Program (US Air Force ROTC)
High School Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; should have an SAT composite of 1100 or ACT composite of 24 and have a class ranking in the top 40 percent;
Online application; physical fitness assessment; transcripts; counselor certification; Varies
http://afrotc.com/scholarships/
Address: Local office listed online; Ph: (866)423-7682; Web: afrotc.com
personal statement
College Students
General
Jan. Mark Miller Award
College Undergraduate Applicants; be an active NABA student member whose dues have been sent by Dec. 31; graduate students must have entered graduate school immediately after receiving their undergraduate degree; be currently enrolled at a four-year US college
Official transcript; letters of recommendation; personal biography $1,000
http://www.business.txstate.edu/NABA/Forms/scholarshipsApp.pdf
Address: National Scholarship Program 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 ; Ph: (301) 474-NABA; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nabainc.org
Feb.
The EDSA Minority Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be entering final two year of undergraduate study
Essay; word sample; letters of recommendation; cover sheet; personal profile; photo; entry form; financial info $5,000
http://lafoundation.org/scholarship/leadership-in-landscape/awards-available/edsa-scholarship/
Address: 818 18th Street NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20006; Ph:(202)331-7070; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.lafoundation.org
Mar.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be pursing a college education: minimum GPA: 2.5
A letter of recommendation from a NAACP official is required $1,000
http://www.naacp.org/pages/naacp-scholarships
Address: Rhonda Boozer Attn Director, Youth and College, Division Wilkins (Roy) Scholarship, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215; Ph: (410)5805760
Mar.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate Applicants; have excellent academic background and outstanding research skills, and excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrate financial need; ablt to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, DC
Letter of interest; resume; transcript; letter from university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; letters of reference
$2,500-$5,000
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst
Address: Lauren Stebbins, Senior Program Assistant One Dupont Circle, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036; Ph: (202)736.5800; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aspeninstitute.org
Apr.
NASCAR/ Wendell Scott Award
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; demonstrate financial need; attend HACU-member institution listed on the website: http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=1,5; be full time student; graduate students must be attending school at least part time; applicants can be any major but have recreational or professional interest in the motor sports industry
Online application; financial needs certification; certification of enrollment to college; official transcripts
$1,000-$2,800
http://www.nshp.org/scholarship/scholarships/nascar_wendell_scott_award_hacu
Address: High Point Tower, 8415 Data point Dr Ste #400, San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph: (210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hacu.net
Apr. The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; available to Hispanic women attending a 4 year accredited U.S. college See website Varies
http://www.scholarships4students.com/mana_anna_maria_arias_scholarship.htm
Address: Alma Rojas, 1725 K. Street NW, Suite 501, Washington, D.C. 20006; Ph: (202)8330060
Apr.
Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas (HWOA) Schoarship
High School Applicant; College Undergraduate Applicants; students attending or accepted to attend a four year or two year college; students must be able to attend the Cinco de Maya festival on May 5th, 2012 at the Jones Center
Background information; essay; academic record; financial need; seriousness of purpose; resume; picture; letter of reference $500
http://www.hwoa.org/en/programs
Address: HWOA, P.O. Box 6132, Springdale, AR 72766; Ph: (479)751-9494; Email: [email protected]
Apr.
Saber Es Poder, Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be Latino/a incoming students and current undergraduates of all focuses See website $5,000
http://www.usfca.edu/uploadedFiles/Destinations/Offices_and_Services/One_Stop/Financial_Aid/docs/Saber%20Es%20Poder.pdf
Adress: University of San Francisco, Lisa Moore, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 941171080; Ph: (415)4222556
May Ed Bradley Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants (sophomore-senior); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be officially enrolled in college; may apply for only one scholarship from RTNDA; any major as long at intent is a career in electronic journalism
Letter of reference; work samples, including optional online samples; personal statement; professional statement $10,000
http://www.rtdna.org/pages/media_items/ed-bradley-scholarship1898.php
Address: 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20006; Ph: (202)467-5218; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.rtnda.org
May Ken Kashiwahara Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants (sophomore-senior); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be officially enrolled in college; may apply for only one scholarship from RTNDA; any major as long at intent is a career in electronic journalism
Letter of reference; work samples, including optional online samples; personal statement; professional statement $2,500
http://www.rtdna.org/pages/education/scholarship-info.php
Address: 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20006; Ph: (202)467-5218; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.rtnda.org
May Carole Simpson Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants (sophomore-senior); citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be officially enrolled in college; may apply for only one scholarship from RTNDA; any major as long at intent is a career in electronic journalism
Letter of reference; work samples, including optional online samples; personal statement; professional statement $2,000
http://www.rtdna.org/pages/media_items/carole-simpson-scholarship1899.php
Address: 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20006; Ph: (202)467-5218; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.rtnda.org
May
The Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund-General Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; applicants must be of Latino background; demonstrate financial need; minimum GPA: 3.0; history of community service and involvement; college applicants must be working towards their Bachelor of Arts or Graduate degree Essay (500 words)
$500-$2,500
http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Address: SALEF's Educational Program Coordinator 1625 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Ph: (213)480-1052; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.salef.org/programs
Jun. Storage Mart Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; students may be enrolled as half-time or full-time students; Scholar Smarts money can be used for tuition, books, computers and laptops, software, lab fees, room and board, rent, child care or even your mortgage
Essay (500 words);Email must include: legal name, address, phone number, school name $1,000
http://www.storage-mart.com/scholarship
Email:[email protected]; Web: http://www.storage-mart.com/
Jul.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate Applicants; have excellent academic background and outstanding research skills, and excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrate financial need; ablt to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, DC
Letter of interest; resume; transcript; letter from university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; letters of reference
$2,500-$5,000
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst
Address: Lauren Stebbins, Senior Program Assistant One Dupont Circle, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036; Ph: (202)736-5800; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aspeninstitute.org
Aug.
Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be of Hispanic Heritage; be enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college; have plans to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year US accredited institution in the US; apply for federal financial aid
Application available online in August
$1,000-$2,500
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/comm_college_transfer.html
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Sept. MAES Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be enrolled as a full-time student; undergraduate student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and graduate student must carry a minimum of 9 credit hours a semester; attend the International Symposium and Career Fair during the Medalla de Ora Gala Banquet, the Scholars Luncheon, and the Salute to Industry Luncheon
Institution certification form; letter of recommendation; recent transcript
$1,000-$4,000
http://www.maes-natl.org/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=392&meid=241
Address: 11500 Northwest Fwy. Ste. 200V, Houston, Texas 77092; Ph: (281)557-3677; Email: [email protected]/; Web: http://www.maes-natl.org/
Oct.
The Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; minimum GPA: 2.5; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; have compiled a minimum of 100 hours of community service in the previous 12 months; be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year degree granting institution
Contact college's financial aid office to declare their interest in being nominated by their college; nominees may be first and/ or second year students planning to continue their education at a two-year institution $1,000
http://www.americanscholarship.info/43-the-coca-cola-two-year-colleges-scholarship-program.html
Address: P.O. Box 1615, Atlanta, GA 30301-1615; Ph: (800)306-2653; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.coca-colascholars.org
Nov.
Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; everyone may apply
Essay (2 page); must follow @coxmemorial on twitter to receive updates and future scholarship announcements $700
http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/ Twitter: @coxmemorial
Nov. Truman Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be nominated by undergraduate institution; full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree; work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a funded graduate degree program; have strong academic record with likely acceptance by a first-rate graduate school
Institutional nomination form and letter; letters of recommendation; recent transcript; application; policy proposal
Up to $30,000
http://truman.gov/for-candidates/For-Candidates
Address: 712 Jackson Place, NW Washington, DC 20006; Ph: (202)395-4831; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.truman.gov
Dec.
Morgan Stanley Richard B. Fisher Scholars Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be willing to take a paid internship in Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities and Information Technology businesses the summer before graduation
Contact Morgan Stanley at [email protected]
Full tuition
http://www.morganstanley.com/about/careers/ischolarships_na.html
Address: Community Affairs, 1633 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY10019; Ph: (212)537-1400; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.morganstanley.com
Dec.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate Applicants; have excellent academic background and outstanding research skills, and excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrate financial need; ablt to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, DC
Letter of interest; resume; transcript; letter from university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; letters of reference
$2,500-$5,000
http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst
Address: Lauren Stebbins, Senior Program Assistant One Dupont Circle, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036; Ph: (202)736-5800; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aspeninstitute.org
Science/ Mathematics/ Medical Majors
Jan.
Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color
College Undergraduate Applicants; currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing in associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, etc; must be permanent resident or US Citizen See website Varies
http://www.nsna.org/Portals/0/Skins/NSNA/pdf/pubs_brkthrgh.pdf
Address: National Student Nurses Association, Inc, 45 Main Street, Site 606, Brooklyn, New York 11201; Ph: (718)210-0705; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.nsna.org
Jan.
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Scholarships
College Undergraduate Applicants; be currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing in associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, etc; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; demonstrate financial need; attending classes and taking no less than six credit per semester
Document academic achievement
$1,000-$2,500
http://www.nsna.org/FoundationScholarships/FNSNAScholarships/UndergraduateScholarship.aspx
Address: The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Attention, Undergraduate Scholarship Program, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201; Ph: (718)210-0705
Feb.
American Physical Society Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate
College Undergraduate Applicants(freshmen-sophomores); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; open to Hispanic American; major or plan to major in physics
Essay questions; letter of reference; transcripts; SAT or ACT scores
$2000-$3000
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
Adress: 1 Physics Ellipse College Park, Maryland 20740; Ph: (301)209-3232; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aps.org
Feb.
American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Institute of Oral Health Dental Hygiene Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00; have completed at least one year in an accredited dental hygiene program; be full-time student in year of award; be an active member of Student American Dental Hygienists' Association; able to document financial need
Faculty evaluation; FAFSA form; program director verification
$1,000-$2,000
http://www.adha.org/ioh/index.html
Address: 444 N. Michigan Ave. St. 3400, Chicago, IL 60611-3980; Ph: (800)735-4916; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.adha.org
Feb.
American Meteorological Society Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants (freshmen); must be permanent resident or US citizen; pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic sciences
Official Transcript; letter of recommendation; copy of SAT scores or similar entrance test; mail original materials to AMS Local Chapter
$3000-$6000
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html#8
Address: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108; Ph: (617)227-2426; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.ametsoc.org
Mar.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be permanent resident or US citizen; be pursuing undergraduate college degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, etc; demonstrate financial need
ACT or SAT score; Student Aid Report; official transcript; letter of recommendation $3,000
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=1651&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=7a858c44-df1c-41c9-a36f-ec97c575fa3d
Address: 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; Ph: (800)227-5558; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.acs.org
Mar.
Chevrolet Prize Scholarship in Engineering
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be a Latina enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college; interested in studying engineering See website $1,000 http://www.hermana.org
Address: MANA, National Latina Organization, Attn Scholarships, 1725 K Street, N.W, Suite 501,Washington, DC 20006; Ph: (202)8330060
Mar.
Health Professionals Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be in third or fourth year of study to become a nurse; occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician assistant, or respiratory therapist See website
tuition fees, book and allowance
http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/accessions/pages/healthprofessionsscholarshipprogram_prospective.aspx
Address: VA Regional Office, P.O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 744028888; Ph: (800)827-1000
Apr.
Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering , Math and Science
Hispanic descent; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be accepted into or attending an accredited 2 year or 4 year college; be enrolled full-time (12 hrs. undergraduate, 9 hrs. graduate) during the academic year; minimum GPA: 3.25 for graduate students; major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, etc.; Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree
Scholarship certification form; personal statement; transcript; recommendation letter from a teacher or faculty; resume
$1,000-$3,000
http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/
Address: The University of Texas at Arlington College Engineering, Box 19019, Arlington, TX 76019-0019; Ph: (817)272-1116; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.ahetems.org
Apr. AHETEMS/ Exxon Mobil Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; enrolled Full-time at an accredited university in the US or Puerto Rico; major in civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, or petroleum engineering
Scholarship certification form; personal statement; transcript; recommendation $2,500
http://www.ahetems.org/ahetems-exxonmobil-scholarship/
Address: AHETEMS Inc, c/o Scholarship Program, University of Texas at Arlington, P.O. Box 19019, 416 Yates Street, Room 609, Arlington, TX 76019-0019; Ph: (817)272-1116; Email: [email protected]; Web: ahetems.org
Apr.
The Duracell/National Urban League Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be junior or third year student at the time the scholarship award begin; top 25 percent of their class when application is submitted ; major in engineering, marketing, manufacturing, finance , business, or human resources; extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and volunteer work
Send as self addressed; stamped envelop for application or check web site for application $10,000
http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/
Address: National Urban League c/o Director of Education, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 1005; Ph: (212)558-5373; Web: www.nul.org
Apr. SOARS Scholarships
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; proteges attend summer program then become eligible to receive funding for undergraduate and graduate education; have completed equivalent of two years of college; major in atmospheric science or related field such geoscience, biology, chemistry, etc.
Letters of reference; essays; official transcripts
Up to $4,000
http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/afrotc/enlistedcomm/SOAR.asp
Address: P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307; Ph: (303)497-8622; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.soars.ucar.edu
Apr.
National AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be studying to become a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or hearing audiologist. See website $1,500
http://www.ambucs.com/scholars/
Address: Janice Blankenship AMBUCS Resource Center, 3315 North Main St, High Point, NC 27265; Ph: (336)8692166
Apr.
The Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.0; major in engineering, math, computer science, or material science; History of Academic achievement and community service See website
$500-$5,000
http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/henaac/scholars/docs/2012HENAACScholarsApplication.pdf
Address: Attn Student Scholarship Committee, 3900 Whiteside St, Los Angeles, CA 90063; Ph: (323)262-0997; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.henaac.org
Apr. Tylenol Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must have completed at least one year; must be enrolled in health care related field
College GPA; academic records in public health education, med school, nursing and/or pharmacy; community involvement/volunteer service; essay
$5,000-$10,000
http://www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/FinancialAid/documents/2011-12_TYLN_FAQ%5B1%5D.pdf
Address: Tylenol Scholarship Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box, 88 St. Peter, MN 56082; Web: http://www.tylenol.com
Apr.
Society of Hispanic professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be full time Hispanic students majoring in the sciences, engineering, or related fields. See website
$5,000- $10,000
http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/
Address: Kathy BorundaHaro, SHPE Scholarships, 5400 East Olympic Blvd, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90022; Ph: 8882080
Apr. Chicano/as for Creative Medicine
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be Hispanics planning on becoming health professionals See website
$250- $1,500
http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/chem/ccm/links.php
Address: East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754; Ph: (323)2658759
Apr.
General Motors Engineering Excellence Award
High School Applicant; College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.2; demonstrate financial need; open to full-time students with majors in an engineering program
Financial needs Certification; Certification of Enrollment to college; official transcripts $2,000
http://omega.sfsu.edu/FinaidScholars/scholarshipdesc.php?s_id=3145
Address: High Point Tower 8415 Data point Dr,Ste #400 San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph: (210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp
May
NAMEPA Transfer Engineering Student Award
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 2.7; be admitted as a transfer student from a college; have verification of approval for transfer admission into an engineering program; student must attend a NAMEPA member institution listed at http://namepacounts.org/index/index.php?option=com_php&Itemid=43
Verification letter of admittance; official transcript; essay; resume; recommendation $1,000
http://www.namepa.org/student-scholarships
Address: National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair 341 N. Maitland Ave, Ste. 130, Maitland, FL 32751; Ph: (407)647-8839; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.namepa.org
Jun.
AIChe Minority Scholarship Award for College Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00; be an undergraduate in chemical engineering; be member of a minority group underrepresented in chemical engineering; recipients must join their college's AIChE Student Chapter--see website http://www.aiche.org/apps/students/chapters/chapterdetail.asp?REG=Mid-America+Region
Transcript; essay; financial aid office letter; letter of recommendation $1,500
http://www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspx
Address: 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5991; Ph: (212)591-7107; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.aiche.org
Jun.
Society of Exploration Geophysics (CSEG)
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be pursuing a course of studies directed toward a career in exploration geophysics in industry, teaching or research; applicants must be a CSEG student member
Applications must get received by the CSEG on or before June 15; transcripts; references; document format
$500-$3,000
http://www.cseg.ca/students/scholarships.cfm
Address: Tonia Gist, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, P.O. Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740; Ph: (918)497-5524; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.seg.org
Jul.
Hispanic Dental Association Foundation: Procter & Gamble Oral Care
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00; must be accepted as a full-time entry-level student in a dental program, undergraduate dental hygiene program, dental assisting program, or dental technician program; be current Hispanic Dental Association member; show evidence of community service, leadership, and/or extracurricular activities
Program director verification form; recommendations
$500-$1,000
http://www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351_351.htm
Address: 3085 Stevenson Dr, Ste. 200,Springfield, IL 62703; Ph: (800)852-7921; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hdassoc.org
Jul. LULAC-GE Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants(sophomore); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.25; enrolled full-time in an accredited college; be a business or engineering major
College transcript; letters of reference; personal statement $5,000
http://www.americanscholarship.info/160-ge-foundationlulac-scholarship-program.html
Address: National Headquarters 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036; Ph: (202)835-9646; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
Aug.
Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be Hispanic American; be sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, geology, etc; or be a senior planning to earn a master's degree in geology or geophysics; agree to participate in paid summer internship opportunity with Marathon Oil Corporation; apply for financial aid
Application available online in August
Up to $20,000
http://www.marathonoil.com/Careers/College_Grads_Interns_and_Coops/College_Grads/Scholars_Programs/
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Nov.
MS Engineering Fellowship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 2.8; be a junior, senior, or graduate of an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)--see website http://main.abet.org/aps/AccreditedProgramSearch.aspx/AccreditationSearch.aspx; two paid summer internship
Official transcripts; letters of recommendation; GRE scores
At least $10,000 plus full tuition and fees
http://www.gemfellowship.org/gem-fellowship/apply
Address: 1800 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006; Ph: (202)457-8672; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.gemfellowship.org/
Business/Management/Finance/Law Majors
Feb. Office Depot Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; demonstrate financial need; attend HACU-member institution listed on the website: http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=1,5; attend four-year institution in any of the following majors: business administration, international business, marketing, etc..
Financial needs; certification of enrollment to college; official transcripts $1,000
http://www.collegegenie.com/collegescholarships/scholarship-subjects/information-technology/office-depot-scholarship
Address: High Point Tower 8415 Data point Dr, Ste #400 San Antonio, TX 78229; Ph: (210)692-3805; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.hacu.net
Feb.
Citi Fellow Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants (junior); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be a current sophomore enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited college; pursing a degree in business administration, economics, or finance; attend college in one of the following universities: Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, Stanford University, or Yale University
Application available online in February $10,000
http://www.cityscholars.org/academy_application.htm
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Feb.
The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 2.75; be a full-time student at a four-year accredited institution; major in field that has emphasis on public relations, marketing, or advertising; recipients must attend career development workshop and awards reception and commit to maintaining contact with TLF to receive guidance and academic support for one year
Two essays; statement of activities and honors; letter of reference; resume; official transcript $5,000
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Undergraduate%20Scholarships
Address: 626 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2920; Ph: (323)469-8680; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/
Apr.
Nissan Community Transfer Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be currently at a community college; have plan to transfer and enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year US accredited institution in Dallas, TX, Los Angles, CA, or Nashville, TN; be pursuing a degree in business, engineering, journalism/communication, or public relations; apply for federal financial aid
Application available online in April $2,500 http://www.hsf.net/Nissan.aspx
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Mar. Fund for American Studies
College Undergraduate Applicants; preference is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism; annual 8-week summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue series, site briefings and career day See website Varies
http://www.tfas.org/page.aspx?pid=1516
Address: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20009; Ph: (800)7416964
Apr.
The Duracell/National Urban League Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be junior or third year student sat the time the scholarship award begin; top 25 percent of their class when application is submitted ; major in engineering, marketing, manufacturing, finance , business, or human resources; extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and volunteer work
Send as self addressed; stamped envelop for application or check web site for application $10,000
http://eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship/104
Address: National Urban League c/o Director of Education, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 1005; Ph: (212)558-5373; Web: http://www.thekaul.org/
Apr.
TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be Latino/a undergraduates focusing on law or business administration See website
$500- $3,000
http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/applications.html
Address: 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022; Ph: (323)7211655
Apr.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Minority Fellowships
College Undergraduate Applicants; eligible applicants must be a minority that is currently, or will become, a full time student in an accounting doctoral program; the applicant must have a Master’s degree and three years of full time experience practicing accounting, and aspiring to become an accounting educator; recipient must agree to not work full time as a teacher See website
Up to $12,000
http://www.aicpa.org/career/diversityinitiatives/pages/smas.aspx
Ph: (212)5966270; Web: http://www.aicpa.org/Pages/Default.aspx
May
Hyatt Hotel Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students
College Undergraduate Applicants (sophomore); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be pursuing degree in hotel management; enrolled with at least 12 credit hours for upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating in December from a 4 year college;
Letters of recommendation; recent transcripts $2,000
http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19828
Address: 1201 New York, Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005-3931; Ph: (202)289-3188; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.ahlef.org
May
Surety Industry Scholarship for Minority Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be a declared accounting, business/finance or insurance/risk management major; have satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours; be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four-year institution
Official transcript; financial aid worksheet; letters of recommendation
Up to $2,500
http://www.thesuretyfoundation.org/scholarshipprogram.html
Address: The Surety Foundation, 1101 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036; Ph: (202)778-3638; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.surety.org/
Jul. LULAC-GE Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants(sophomore); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.25; enrolled full-time in an accredited college; be a business or engineering major
College transcript; letters of reference; personal statement $5,000
http://www.americanscholarship.info/160-ge-foundationlulac-scholarship-program.html
Address: National Headquarters 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036; Ph: (202)835-9646; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
Sept. MAGA Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be a college undergraduate sophomore or higher with a business major; financial need considered See website Varies
http://www.eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship/340
Address: Attn Jackie Solis, 405 N. San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90031; Ph: (323)227-1565; Web: www.maga.org
Aug.
Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be Hispanic American; be sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, geology, etc; or be a senior planning to earn a master's degree in geology or geophysics; agree to participate in paid summer internship opportunity with Marathon Oil Corporation; apply for financial aid
Application available online in August
Up to $20,000
http://www.marathonoil.com/Careers/College_Grads_Interns_and_Coops/College_Grads/Scholars_Programs/
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Dec.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Well Fargo Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants(sophomore); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; be enrolled full-time at a four-year college: be pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or IT; must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA
Biographical narrative; official transcript; resume; SAT or ACT scores; letters of recommendation; photo $2,000
http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=468
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Apr.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)- Minority Doctoral Fellowship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; have applied to a doctoral program and am awaiting word on acceptance; attend school on full-time basis in Fall; Plan to pursue CPA
Official academic transcript(s); copy of acceptance letter(s) to the program (s); c opy of official test score reports ; resume; essay; two letters of recommendation; copy of Green Card
$12,000 per academic year
http://www.aicpa.org/career/diversityinitiatives/pages/fmds.aspx
Address: AICPA Minority Doctoral Fellowship Program, American Institute of CPAs-Team 331, 220 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707; Ph: (212)596-6270; Email: [email protected]
Jun. IFMA Foundation Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.2; be enrolled in facility management degree program in an accredited four-year Bachelor; have completed two years of university
Definition of Facility Management; letter of professional intent; resume/CV; letter of recommendation $1,000
http://www.ifmafoundation.org/grants-scholarships/application.htm Web: www.IFMA.org
Jun.
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities
College Undergraduate Applicants(junior-senior); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; major in real estate; have completed two courses in real estate
Letters of recommendation, including from IREM chapter president; essay
$1,000-$5,000
http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=iremfoundation&con=gbrooker.cfm&par=
Address: Attn Brooker Scholarship 430 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4090; Ph: (312)329-6008; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.irem.org
Dec.
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities
College Undergraduate Applicants(junior-senior); must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; major in real estate; have completed two courses in real estate
Letters of recommendation, including from IREM chapter president; essay
$1,000-$5,000
http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=iremfoundation&con=gbrooker.cfm&par=
Address: Attn Brooker Scholarship 430 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4090; Ph: (312)329-6008; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.irem.org
Art/ Writing/ Communication Majors
Feb.
McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grant
College Undergraduate Applicant; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at a college; majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communication, or writing; FAFSA
Application available online in February
$5,000-$20,000
http://www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=466
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500,San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Feb. ISA Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; Graduate Applicants; must have completed 12 semester hours; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; be full-time students; minimum GPA: 2.5; preference given to students who pursue a degree in instrumentation, systems or other closely related field
Include Department Head signature; two Reference letters; transcript; awards and honors/xxtracurricular activities; employment history; essay $1,000
http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Information/Students/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm
Address: ISA Educational Foundation-Scholarship Committee, 67 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709, US; Ph: (919)990-9266; Email: [email protected]
Mar.
HOLA! Arkansas Hispanic Media Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants (junior-senior); enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours; seeking a degree in Mass Communications
Student must include one paragraph describing their Hispanic heritage Varies
http://ualr.edu/scholarships/private/index.php/home/scholarships-by-college/professional-studies/#School%20of%20Mass%20Communication
Address: P.O. Box 25743, Little Rock, Arkansas 72221-5743; Ph: (501)771-5007; Fax: (877)568-1206
Mar. LAMP Scholars
College Undergraduate Applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; receive undergraduate degree no later than spring of the year following application; have an interest in library and information science graduate study
Essay ;letter of Reference; telephone interview; ability to participate in all aspects of the program Varies
http://lisaccess.org/lamp/?page_id=9
For further information about the program, contact Amani Ayad, LAMP Coordinator, at Email: [email protected]
Mar.
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; must be an undergraduate United Methodist student who intends to pursue a career in religion journalism; be studying at an accredited US college
Evidence of enrollment at the junior or senior level; letters of recommendation; official transcript; personal statement; three samples of journalistic work; recent photo $2,500
http://www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.3584835/k.34FF/Leonard_M_Perryman_Communications_Scholarship.htm
Address: Perryman Scholarship Committee Communications Resourcing Team-UMCom, P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320; Ph: (888)278-4862; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.umc.org
Mar.
Brown Foundation College Scholarships
College Undergraduate Applicants(junior); minimum GPA: 3.00; the student must be accepted into a teacher education program; please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more information See website $500
http://brownvboard.org/content/scholarships
Address: Brown Foundation for Education Equity, Excellence and Research, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604; Web: http://brownvboard.org/
Mar.
Radio/TV News Director Association Foundation Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must have completed at least one full year of school
Videotape and a letter, and a self addressed stamped envelope to the association address Varies
http://www.rtdna.org/pages/education/scholarship-info.php
Address: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20009; Ph: (800)7416964
Mar. Fund for American Studies
College Undergraduate Applicants; preference is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism; annual 8-week summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue series, site briefings and career day See website Varies
http://www.tfas.org/page.aspx?pid=1516
Address: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20009; Ph: (800)7416964
Mar.
William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be majoring in journalism Essay (500 words) $2,000
http://nilrr.org/2006/05/16/william-b-ruggles-right-work-scholarship/
Address: Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B. Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road Springfield, VA 22160; Ph: (703)3219606; Web: http://nilrr.org/
Apr.
Nissan Community Transfer Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate applicants; must be permanent resident or US Citizen; minimum GPA: 3.00; be currently at a community college; have plan to transfer and enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year US accredited institution in Dallas, TX, Los Angles, CA, or Nashville, TN; be pursuing a degree in business, engineering, journalism/communication, or public relations; apply for federal financial aid
Application available online in April $2,500 http://www.hsf.net/Nissan.aspx
Address: 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105; Ph: 1-877-473-4636; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.hsf.net/
Apr.
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
College Undergraduate Applicants; applicants must be undergraduates interested in the food service area See website $2,000
http://www.nraef.org/Students/Scholarships
Address: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 606042702; Ph: (800)7652122; Web: http://www.nraef.org/
May
PRSA Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program
College Undergraduate Applicants; Citizenship NOT REQUIRED; minimum GPA: 3.00; must a full-time undergraduate at an accredited four-year college; attain junior status by the time the scholarship will be used and have at least one full term remaining in the time it is awarded; membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America is preferred; major or minor in public relations or communication degree
Official transcript; letters of recommendation; essay; statement of financial status; recipient encouraged to promote program $1,500
http://www.prssa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/diversity/index.html
Address: Public Relations Student Society of America 33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038; Ph: (212)460-1474; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.prssa.org
Jun.
Lilly Scholarships in Religion for Journalists
College Undergraduate Applicants; citizenship NOT REQUIRED; awards can be used for traditional/courses; applicants must show evidence of employment as a full-time journalist in the secular news media; recipients must submit report on funded course
Be a member of Club Exito Escolar (free membership); essay; three clips; confirmation of employment $500
http://www.religionwriters.com/training/lilly-scholarships-in-religion-for-journalists
Address: 7950 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22107; Ph: (614)891-9001; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.unityjournalists.org