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JANUARY DEADLINES

National Space Club Goddard Scholarship

Contact: 2000 L St. NW #710 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 973-8661 Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a US citizen). Send a self-addressed stamped envelope in September. Award: $10,000 Deadline: January 8

 

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship

Contact: Shirley Kennedy Keller AASA P.O. Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219 www.aasa.org/discover.htm e-mail: communityaffairs@discoverfinancialaid.com Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an accredited public or private high school in the US Award: State $2,500, National $25,000 (9 awards given out for each) Deadline: January 12

 

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest

Contact: BPO Elks of the USA 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 (773) 755-4732 Fax: (773) 753-4733 Local LA Chapter Lodge 99 607 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA (213) 387-1136 www.elks.org/lodges e-mail: enf@elks.org Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens with a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants do not need to be members or children of members. Award: $1,000 - $15,000 per year Deadline: Application must be submitted by mid January to a local chapter, chapter locations available on website.

 

Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program

Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P. O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 www.gmsp.org e-mail: Trevor@gatesfoundation.org Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences. Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid package. Deadline: January 11

 

RonaldReagan CollegeLeaders Program

Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC.20001 Suite 620 (202)-250-3887 www.thephillipsfoundation.org e-mail: jhollingsworth@phillips.com. Eligibility: Must be sophomore or junior enrolled as fulltime student in 4-year university or college in good academic standing and must provide a written narrative (must be U.S. citizen). Award: $1,000, $2500, $5000, or $7500 Deadline: January 15

 

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

Contact: www.merf.us.mensa.org Email: Info at mensafoundation.org Voice mail: 800/66-MENSA Phone: 817/607-5577 Fax: 817/649-5232 Eligibility: Open to all students (must write a 550-word essay). Request an application at local chapter, chapter information is available online. Awards: varies Deadline: January 15

 

Microsoft Minority Scholarship

Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 e-mail: resume@microsoft.com www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores or juniors pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time undergraduate pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university. 3.0 GPA and goal statement also needed Award: Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year Deadline: January 15

 

Minority Advertising Intern Program, The

Contact: Rhonda Jackman 666 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2500 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Award: $250/week Deadline: January 28.

 

Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities

Contact: 33 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507 6748 Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic or Native-American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work experience, and participation in community activities. Award: $2,500-$4,000 Deadline: January 30

 

Dean Children Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142, Burlington, CA 94010 Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Education. Must also reside from one of the following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. For application and more information, please contact by mail. Award: $5,000; Deadline: January 31

 

American Institute of Architects Foundation

Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington, DC. 20006; (202) 626-7511 www.archfoundation.org; e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Undergraduate students in their final two years and graduate students pursuing their master’s degree in engineering. Award: $2,500; Deadline: January 31

 

Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students, The

Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (212)-558-5300 www.nul.org/scholarships.html; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students who are in the top 25% of their class and will be entering their junior year. Applicants must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing operations, finance and business administration. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000;Deadline: January 15

 

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship

Contact: 529 14^th Street NW, Washington DC, 20045-2001suite 1000, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org; Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-journalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply. Award: $1,000-$2,000; Deadline: January 28

 

Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities

Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-0425Eligibility: This scholarship is open African-Americans, Hispanic American, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, information systems (including accounting, business, computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. U.S. citizenship is required although persons under asylum and refugees are also eligible to apply. Award: $2,500; Renewable; Deadline: January

 

Kodak Scholarship

Contact: Michael Alvarado, Eastman Kodak Company, TELACU, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Ste 300.  (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Full time undergraduate Hispanic students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in chemistry or engineering and who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens whose permanent residence is in the city of Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Montebello, Monterey Park, or City of Commerce. Award: $10,000, Deadline: January

 

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color

Contact: National Student Nurses' Association, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (212)581-2368; Fax: 718-210-0710 e-mail: nsna@nsna.org or ornsna.org; www.nsna.org Eligibility: Scholarships available to African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution. No funds can be used for graduate nursing programs. Award: $1,000-$2,000 (13-15 awarded each year) Deadline: January

 

American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship Program

Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C. 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax: (202) 626-7420, www.archfoundation.org, e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org; Eligibility: High school senior, technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of Architecture, or college freshmen entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student’s interest and potential to be an architect. Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Nominations in December, Applications in mid-January

 

Summer Fellowships in Math, Science and Engineering

Contact: http://www.cur.org Opportunities for promising science, mathematics, and engineering majors intent on attending graduate school. Eligibility: contact the website for more details. Award: 3,000 stipend Deadline:January

 

FEBRUARY

Phi Delta Kappa International

Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N. Union St. P.O. Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800) 766-1156 Email: Scholarships@Pdkintl.org Eligibility: Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Students will be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA Award: $1,500 Deadline: February 1

 

Ethnic Minority Bachelor’s Scholarships

Contact: Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; (412) 921-7373; Fax: (412) 921-6565 e-mail: member@ons.org or www.ons.org; Eligibility: The candidate must be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing. The applicant must also be enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be of an ethnic minority group. Past recipients of a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation are not eligible for an award.Award: $2,000; Deadline: February

 

Society of Exploration Geophysics

Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 Tonia Gist (918) 497-5500 Fax www.seg.org; Eligibility: Entering freshmen and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining above average grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or geology. Award: $500-$3,000 Deadline: February 1

 

National Peace Essay Contest

Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011 http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html; Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochial school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1

 

American Society for Microbiology: Undergraduate Fellowship

Contact: Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 942-9283, Fax: 202-942-9329, http://www.asm.org/edusrc/edu23b.htm, e-mail: ellowships_careerinformation@asmusa.org Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate that has taken introduction courses in biology or chemistry. The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the program in the summer. Further preferred criteria include lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a doctorate degree. Award: $4,500 for expenses; Deadline: February 1

 

Trustee Scholarship

Contact: Tammy Jones, Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045.  (310) 338-2753; www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: Open to entering freshmen. Award: Full Four Years Paid Tuition Deadline: February (Contact for details)

 

Presidential Scholarship Loyola Marymount University

Contact: 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: All incoming freshmen are eligible. Award: $68,000 ($17,000 per year for 4 years), Deadline: February 1

 

Loyola Marymount Academic Scholarship

Contact: LMU; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu/financialaid/; Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal score and a math score above 650. Award: $20,000 ($5,ooo/4 years), Deadline: February 1

 

Jesuit/Marymount High School Scholarship

Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-2753, Fax: (310) 338-2793, www.lmu.edu/financialaid; Eligibility: Outstanding students who graduate from a Marymount Secondary school. Award: $12,500.per year; Deadline: February 1

 

Jesuit Community Scholarship

Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.lmu.edu/financialaid, (310) 338-2753, Fax: (310) 338-2793 Eligibility: This scholarship gives preference to students from Catholic high schools. Students must have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability and have a strong academic record. A separate application is required. Please contact for more information Award: $20,000 ($5,000 for four years); Deadline: February 1

 

Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship

Contact: Ping Wai, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org; Eligibility: High school freshman, sophomore, or junior in an ASCE student chapter and also a national member in good standing at the time of the award. Award: $1,500; Deadline: February 1

 

Society of Women Engineers Program

Contact: National Office, 230 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611-3265, (312) 596-5223, Fax: (312)457-2180 www.swe.org, e-mail: hq@swe.org; Eligibility: The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore, junior, senior & graduate applicants. Open to women majoring in engineering; incoming freshmen admitted to a SWE approved school. For additional information and an application please send a self-addressed stamped envelope. Award: $5,000; renewable; Deadline: February 1

 

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

Contact: Amy Hertel, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, Fax: (202) 395-6995 www.truman.gov/; Eligibility: Undergraduate prospective junior in the fields of public service and government. Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to students planning to attend graduate school and a career in government. Award: up to $3,000 senior year; renewable for 4 years. $30,000 total for graduate studies.; Deadline: February 1

 

National Science Teachers Association

Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, (703) 243-7100, www.nsta.org Eligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more Duracell batteries. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1

 

CaliforniaCongress of Parents and Teachers, Teacher Education Scholarships

Contact: Los AngelesOffice, 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100, http://www.capta.org Applications may be picked up at any PTA office or through the website. Eligibility: Applicants must be PTA members. This scholarship is based on volunteer service done at school. There is no minimum GPA required. Two letters of reference are required. Award: $750; Deadline: February 1

 

Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship

Contact: 1110 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201,www.yesican.sped.org; Eligibility: Disabled and member of ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating enrollment for the first time in full-time post-secondary education or training. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1

 

Future Leaders of America

Contact: Mary Mitchell, Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County community Foundation 2801 Business Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine CA 92612 (949) 553-4202 Eligibility: Awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated community leadership by volunteering at least 30 hours at a community based non-profit organization. Award: $1000; Deadline: February 1

 

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Contact: TuskegeeAirmen Scholarship Fund 1501 Lee Highway--Suite 130 Arlington, VA 22209-1109 (703) 522-8590 www.tuskegeeairmen.org; e-mail: hqtai1@tuskegeeairmen.org Eligibility: Graduating high school senior accepted by participating colleges and universities. Must be in financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.Award: $1,500 Deadline: February 1

 

Summer Academic Research Internship (SARI)

Contact: Coordinator, Affirmative Action University of California, Santa Barbara Graduate Division; Santa BarbaraCA 93106-2070(805) 893-8000 www.ucsb.edu Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Stipend and housing; Deadline: February 1

 

American Nuclear Society

Contact: Tony Bishop John and Muriel Landis Scholarship American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee 555 N. Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-6611 www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Award: Contact for details Deadline: February 1

 

Wal-Mart Foundation

Contact: Karen Thompson, Assistant Director Bentonville, AR 72716-8071 (800) 530-9925 www.Walmartfoundation.org; Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area. Award: Contact for details Deadline: February 1

 

American Nuclear Society (ANS) Undergraduate Scholarships

Contact: Joann Hollensteiner; American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee; 555 N. Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60525; (708) 352-6611; www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Completed a minimum of two academic years in a four-year nuclear engineering program, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Award: $1,000-$4,000; Deadline: February 1

 

Mervyn's Local Hero Scholarship

Contact: Scholars Management Srvc. CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO BOX 297, St. Peters, MN 56082  Eligibility: High School senior, demonstrates academic excellence and extracurricular activities. Must be a resident of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, LO, MI, MN, NV, NM, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA. Award: $1,000-$10,000; Deadline: February 1 – July 31

 

Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship

Contact: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NWWashington, DC 20036www.rosenthalfellowship.org/ e-mail : ken.colburn@cornell.edu Eligibility: College senior or graduate student in Political Science, Government Service, or Foreign Affairs. Must be recommended by dean and a U.S. citizen. Write for complete details. Description: Fellowship provides an opportunity for a student to spend a summer working in the office of a member of Congress or Executive branch on foreign affairs and government service issues. Selected fellows will also receive preferential treatment for a European community 3-5 week travel study. Award: $1,800 stipend; Deadline: February 9

 

Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley

Contact: Marie Mayne 312 McLaughlin Hall Berkeley CA 94720-5900 (510) 642-1734 www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb; Eligibility: Open to underrepresented students focusing in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Award: $3,500 stipend and $600 traveling allowance Deadline: February 13

 

American Physical Society, The

Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200; Fax: (301) 209-0865; www.aps.org/; Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. Award: $2,000; Deadline: February 14

 

D.A. Weber Scholarship Fund

Contact: CaliforniaTeacher’s Association, P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011 (650) 697-1400, Fax: (650) 568-7383, www.cta.org; Eligibility: Scholarships are available to members for credential, degree or graduate programs, in order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved credential or degree program. Award: $2,000; Deadline: August 15

 

Ford/EEOC Endowed Scholarship Program

CaliforniaSate Polytechnic University, Pomona Contact: Crystal Steele, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768, (909) 869-3703 www.csupomona.edu; Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full time at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In addition, preference will be given to Ford employee’ or spouses, and children of Ford employees. The scholarship is merit based and can be rewarded up to three times. Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15

 

Booker T. Washington Scholarships

Contact: National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 4626 (317) 802-4321;Fax: (317) 802-5321www.ffa.org e-mail: aboutffa@ffa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college education. Applicant must be a minority FFA member interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture. The following ethnic groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or American Indians. They may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the District of Columbia. Award: One $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships are awarded Deadline: February 15

 

Universityof California, Irvine

Contact: Garcia Bockman Office of Graduate Studies University of California, Irvine 120 Administration Building Irvine, CA 92697-3180; (949) 824-4611; Fax: (949) 824-9096; www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Undergraduate minority students. Gain research experience by working with faculty in area of interest. Award: $1,500/tuition + expenses; Deadline: February 15

 

 

The Editing Program

Maynard Institute for Journalism Education 1211 Preservation Park Way Oakland CA 94612 (510) 891-9202 www.maynardije.org e-mail: mije@maynardije.org; Open to journalists focusing in print media Deadline: February 20                                            

 

Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union

Contact: 1219 28th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 393-4373, Fax: (202) 333-0468 www.hereunion.org/, e-mail: feedback@hereunion.org; Eligibility: Children of union members and wards of union members. Award: $3,500; Deadline: February 28

 

Student Aid Commission

Contact:, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 294-0105, Fax (916) 526-7937, www.csac.ca.gov; Eligibility: CA residents for a minimum of 12 months; language competency in a second language certified by the Dean of the School of Education at college of student's choice; U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: $3,800; Deadline: February

 

Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program

Contact: Center for California Studies, 916-278-6906, www.csus.edu/cals/programs/jesse_unruh.html Eligibility: Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree by September 2003. The 11-month fellowship program provides college graduates the opportunity to become full-time Assembly staff members. Award: 12 graduate credits from Cal State Sacramento, monthly stipend of $1,882 plus health, dental and vision benefits. Deadline: February 28

 

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, (800) 486-4332, Fax 703-968-4625 e-mail: scholars@datatel.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students planning to attend or are currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year You must write an essay that summarizes your educational goals and objectives, and indicate the difference a Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship would make in your life and to those around you. Award: $700-$7,000; Deadline: February

 

Ethan and Allan Murphy Memorial Scholarship

Contact: American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowhip/Scholarship Coordinator, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 227-2426, ext.235, Fax: (617) 742-8718, e-mail: amsinfo@ametsoc.org, www.ametsoc.org; Eligibility: Candidates must be entering their final undergraduate year and majoring in meteorology or some aspect of the atmospheric, or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. institution, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Award: $2,000; Deadline: February

 

State Farm Companies Foundation/Insurance

Contact: Nancy Lynn, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 (309) 766-2039 for Fellowship, (309) 766-2311 for Internship; www.statefarm.com, e-mail: info@statefarm.com Eligibility: Internship. Minority students in a business related field. The program is designed to give students a realistic view of advertising by putting them in actual working situations. Fellowship. Junior or senior undergraduate in business related fields; Computer Science, Pre-Law, or Mathematics. Must be nominated by dean or department head. U.S. citizen. Write for details. Award: $2,000-$3,000; Deadline: February

 

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association 203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 www.gfoa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Award: $5000 stipend Deadline: February

 

Universityof California, Los Angeles

Contact: Harriet Moss Summer Research for Minority Undergraduates, Graduate Affirmative Affairs Office 1248 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544 (310) 825-2469 Eligibility: Eight-week summer program open to upper-division undergraduates. Opportunity to work closely with faculty in all fields, regular seminars. Must have a 2.8 GPA. Award: $1,600 + tuition Deadline: February

 

CaliforniaMasonic Foundation

Contact: 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108-2284, (415) 292-9196, www.californiamasons.org  Eligibility: High school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate. Must be a CA resident, U.S. citizen, and demonstrate financial need. Award: $500 & up; renewable, 100 awards; Deadline: February 15

 

Summer Associates Program

Contact: The Greenlining Institute, Hydee Diaz, 785 Market St. Third Floor, San Francisco CA 94103, (415) 284-7200 Website: www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Open to Minorities Graduates interested in public affairs.Award: $1,600/month for living expenses and $150/month for transportation expenses; Deadline: February

 

MARCH

American Bar Foundation

Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 988-6500, Fax: (312) 988-6579, www.abf-sociolegal.org/, e-mail: info@abfn.org Eligibility: Fellowship. Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage. Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities; Award: $ 3,500/10 weeks; Deadline: March 1

 

A.H.P.E. Corporate Scholarship

Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O. Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634.  (714) 278-2288, Fax: (714) 449-4195 Eligibility: Initial applicants possess distinct career goals and potential and have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a commitment to community service. Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A. area. Award: $500-$700, Deadline: March 15

 

Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships

Contact: American Geological Institute, Attn: Director, AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships, 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, Fax: (703) 379-7653, www.agiweb.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be geoscience majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans). Related geoscience fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education. Award: Up to $10,000 per year; Deadline: March 1

 

Civitan International Foundation

Contact: PO Box 2102 Birmingham, AL 35201 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307 www.civitan.org; e-mail: civitan@civitan.org; Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year. Applicants must be pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services, and the teaching of social studies. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 1

 

Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Science and Engineering (SURPRISE)

Universityof California, Davis Contact: Annie J. King University of California, Davis College of Agricultural and Davis CA 95616 (530) 752-8533 www.ucdavis.edu; Eligibility: Open to disadvantaged students focusing in agricultural, environmental, biological, resource or physical sciences. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 1

 

Proctor and Gamble Company

Contact: BarbaraHoffman Summer Research Program Miami ValleyLaboratories PO Box 398707.  Cincinnati, OH 45239-8707(513) 983-1100 www.pg.com; Eligibility: Internship. Minority students. Program provides opportunity for industrial research and product development. Award: Salary and travel expenses Deadline: March 1

 

Karla Scherer Foundation, The

Contact: Karla Scherer, The Karla Scherer Foundation, 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2330, Chicago, IL 60611 www.comnet.org/kschererf/; Eligibility: Women who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of business with emphasis in economics or finance. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1

 

CaliforniaNewspaper Carrier Foundation

Contact: 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825, Eligibility: Applicant must be (or a child of) a Newspaper carrier/delivery person that resides in California. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors only with high academic achievement. Award: $500; Deadline: March 1

 

United StatesArmy Emergency Relief Scholarship

Contact: 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332, (703)-428-0000, Fax: (703)-325-7183, www.aerhq.org/ArmyEmergencyRelief.htm, e-mail: aer@aerhq.org; Eligibility: Unmarried dependent children of members of the army. Must be a U.S. citizen and not yet 22 years of age on June 1st of the school year that begins the following September. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 1

 

George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation

Contact: Brooker Scholarship, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611-8775, (312) 329-6008, Fax: (312) 410-7908 Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript. Award: $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,500 for graduate students; Deadline: March 31

 

CaliforniaFarm Bureau Scholarship

Contact: 2300 River Plaza Dr., Sacremento, CA 95833, (916) 516-5520 www.cfbf.com; Eligibility: This scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home Economics. Applicants must be a resident of California. Award: $1,800-$5,000; Deadline: March 1

 

American Postal Workers Union/ AFL-CIO

Contact: Juliette Cobb, 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 842-8500, www.apwu.org Eligibility: High school seniors who are dependent children of American Postal Workers Union members. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: March 1

 

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship

Contact: National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045 (202) 662-7500, www.press.org, Eligibility: This scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school. Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 1

 

Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

Contact: Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F., c/o Leal Portis, Chairperson, 301 Redbud Way Nevada City, Ca 95959 (530) 272-6018, www.grandmothersforpeace.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior or college freshman with a background in community involvement. The student must also include his/her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, and two letters of recommendation. Award: $250-$500; Deadline: March 1

 

CaliforniaState University, Northridge Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, scholarships@csun.edu www.csun.edu/finaid/scholarships.html; Eligibility: Personal essay Letter of recommendation and a transcript Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 2

 

Alana Leadership Merit Award

Contact: DominicanCommunity College of San Rafael, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 457-4440 Fax: (415) 485-3205, www.dominican.edu; Eligibility: Entering Latino/a freshman who has demonstrated an excellent academic record, outstanding leadership ability, and participated in school and community activities. Award: $7,335; Deadline: March 2

 

Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of California, San Diego; Contact: Adell Bynum Office of Graduate Studies La Jolla CA 92093-0003 (858) 534-3550 e-mail: abynum@ucsd.edu www.ucsd.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduates focusing in Marine Science. Award: $2,500 Stipend Deadline: March 3

 

Summer Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

Universityof California, Irvine Contact: University of California, UCI-REU Department of Chemistry 515 PSI Irvine CA 92679-2025 (949) 824-7077 www.uci.edu; Eligibility: This offer is for enrolled students who request permission from faculty. Award: Determined by faculty member Deadline: Early March

 

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)

 

Ford Motor Company Fellows Program Internship

Contact: LourdesFerrer, Deputy Director of Constituency Services, NALEO Educational Fund, 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323) 720-1932 ext. 127, e-mail: lferrer @naleo.org, www.naleo.org Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino, a minimum of 21 years of age, in their senior year and plan to graduate in May or June, have completed their baccalaureate degree or are attending graduate school. Applicants must reside in the following states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico, the Northeast or the Southwest. Award: Intensive six-week program in Washington D.C. in policymaking. For further details, contact NALEO. Deadline: March 7

 

National Society of Accountants

Contact: Susan Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-6400 Fax: (703) 549 2984 www.nsacct.org; e-mail: jhemphill@nsacct.org Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in accounting. Open to students in 2 or 4-year schools. 4-year school students may apply for their 3rd and 4th year only.

Award: $500 - $1000; Deadline: March 10

 

American Geological Institute, Minority Geoscience Scholarship

Contact: Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, www.agiweb.org Eligibility: must be Black, Hispanic or Native American. Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good academic record, under-represented in Geoscience and exhibit financial need. Must be U.S. citizen. Award: Up to $1,000; Deadline: March 10

 

American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers

Contact: Olivia Carreon 875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 335-4100 www.appraisalinstitute.org; Eligibility: Sophomore students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics. Contact for additional requirements and for an application. Award: $3,000 – graduate; $2000 – undergraduate Deadline: March 15

 

Earthwatch Expeditions Inc.,

Contact: Dee Robinson Clock Tower place Ste.100 Maynard, MA 01754 (978) 461-0081 www.earthwatch.org/ed/scdurfee.html Eligibility: High school students interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, environmental studies, biology, or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition. Award: Contact for details Deadline: March 15

 

CaliforniaCongress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.

Contact: Larita Wade, 930 Georgia St. , Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100 ext.100, e-mail: grants@capta.org Eligibility: Students entering or attending a 4-year college in CA and majoring in an agricultural related field. Maximum award amount: $5000; Deadline: March 15 and November 30

 

Academy of TelevisionArts and Sciences Student Internship Program

Contact: 5220 Lankershim Blvd., NorthHollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800 www.emmys.tv/foundation/internships.php, e-mail: maiden@emmys.org Eligibility: Undergraduate college students. The program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight week summer period in LA. Award: $4,00 stipend + $300 spending allowance; Deadline: March 15

 

The Earl Warren Legal Training, Inc.

Contact: 99 Hudson St. Suite 1600 New York, NY 10013-2897 (212) 965-2202 www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/; Eligibility: 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, excellence in academic record, complete application, three letters of recommendation, an essay and demonstration of their unconditional acceptance into a full-time law Award: $3,000; renewable Deadline: March 15

 

CaliforniaTeachers Association (CTA) and Martin Luther King, JR Memorial Scholarship

Contact: CTA Human Rights Dept., P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011, 650/552-5370, e-mail: Webmaster@cta.org; Eligibility: For MLK ethnic minority members of CTA, dependent children and ethnic minority of student CTA, pursue degrees or credentials for teaching-related careers in public education. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 15

 

Leonard Perryman Scholarship

Contact: Mickey Slayden, United Methodist Communications P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 , (615) 742-5400, www.umcom.org; Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community college students that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible. Award is only for students studying journalism or mass communications. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 15

 

Air Force Aid Society Grant

Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-9475 Fax: (703) 607-3064, www.afas.org; e-mail: dvosburg@afas Eligibility: Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving as Title 32 and retired reservists with 20 qualifying years are eligible. Award: $ 1,500; renewable up to 5 years; Deadline: March 12

 

Los AngelesJunior Chamber of Commerce Award

Contact: Nancy Takata, LAJCC, 350 South Bixel St., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 989-2159 Fax: (213) 580-1490, e-mail: ntakata@lajcc.org, www.lajcc.org; Eligibility: The L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce is awarding students that have made either contributions to their community and/or school through volunteer efforts and/or positions of leadership. Participation in a competitive activity in a sport or art is also required. Please see the website above for the application procedures. Award: $2,000; 10-20 scholarships available. Check website for details; Deadline: March 17

 

World Studio Foundation Scholarships

Contact: Worldstudio Foundation, 200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014, (212) 366-1317 Fax: (212) 807-0024, e-mail: scholarships@worldstudio.org, www.worldstudio.org; Eligibility: This program is open to disadvantaged or 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, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Selection based on a slide p0rtfolio of work, a written statement of purpose, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 18

 

SHELL Legislative Internship Program

Contact: 1122 W. Washington Blvd. 3^rd Floor LA, CA 90015, (213)7477606 Fax: (213) 747-7664, www.naleo.org; Eligibility: Undergraduate college student of a 2- or 4-year institution and resident of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY or TX of Latino origin. Need not attend college in these states. Participants are offered a summer internship to work for a state or federal elected official. Must demonstrate leadership potential and possess a sense of commitment to the Latino/a community. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of Latino/a origin. Award: $1,500; Deadline: March 23

 

DeVry Inc. Scholarship Program

Contact: 1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, (866)338-7934, www.devry.com, e-mail: ccollins@devry.com; Eligibility: High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of science degree program at one of the DEVRY institutes. Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it. Award: Full- and half-time tuition; Deadline: March 23

 

Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund, Scholarship For high school students interested in law

Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4606 e-mail: ptagre@law.harvard.edu, www.law.harvard.edu/studorgs/alianza; Eligibility: Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from a high school in the United States. Must be planning to attend a 4-yr U.S. college, full-time next year.Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 25

 

National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee

Contact: Lizette Jenness; send a SASE. 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, DC 20045; 1-888-346-NAHJ; www.nahj.org or e-mail: mreyes@nahj.org Eligibility: For high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students majoring in journalism. Must be pursuing a major in communications. Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: March 30

 

William B. Ruggles Right To Work Scholarship

Contact: Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B. Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road Springfield, VA 22160 (703) 321-9606 Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students majoring in journalism. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the "Right To Work" principle. Write to the address listed for complete details. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31

 

James L. Warner Memorial Scholarship Fund

Contact: WhittierUnion High School District, 9401 South Painter Ave., www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us, e-mail: Robert.Chavez@wuhsd.k12.ca.us Eligibility: Graduates of schools within the Whittier Union District. Must enroll at one of the following schools: Pomona College, Stanford University, University of California (any branch), University of Southern California or Whittier College. Award: $1,260; Deadline: March 31

 

Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships

Contact: Felix Castro, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles CA 90045, (310) 670-7664, (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238 Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an exceptional high school career. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a SAT score of at least 1100. For an application send a self-addressed stamped business size envelope to: Youth Opportunities Foundation. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend college. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 31

 

NashvilleAssociation of Black Journalists Minority Scholarship

Contact: David Hefner, The Tennessean, 1100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 259-8000, www.tennessean.com; Eligibility: Open to minority students enrolled in college, majoring in the areas of Reporting, Writing, Media Sales, Graphic Arts, and Public Relations. Applicants must submit a cover letter, list of honors, extracurricular activities, awards and recommendations from a professor or employer. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 31

 

Lagrant Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Lagrant Foundation, 555 Flower Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680 www.lagrantfoundation.org; Eligibility: 10 scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships are available for high school seniors and under graduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31

 

Fund for American Studies

Contact: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (800)-741-6964, Fax: (202) 986-0390, www.tfas.org/, e-mail: info@tfas.org; Eligibility: Undergraduate, 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 days. Write for details. Award: varies; Deadline: March 31

 

Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The

Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277 ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 31

 

Radio/TV News Director Association Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Eligibility: This open to undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of school. Part of the application process includes sending a videotape and a letter. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above for more information. Award: Varies Deadline: March

 

Health Professionals Scholarship Program

Contact: VA Regional Office PO Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888; 800-827-1000 www.va.gov/ Eligibility: Nursing, nurse anesthesia, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant training & respiratory therapy. Must be in their third or fourth year of study. Award: Tuition fees, book allowance & stipend paid. Deadline: Applications available in March

 

Summer Programs in Biomedical Research

Contact: LevonParleer Building 31; Room 8A - 19 Bethseda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5332 www.ninds.nih.gov/eeo/summer.htm; Eligibility: Undergraduate students who wish to do a summer internship and acquire valuable hands on research training and experience in biomedical research or academic medicine. U.S. citizen or resident. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Award: Contact for details Deadline: March

 

American Society of Civil Engineers

Contact: Ping Wei, Scholarship Office, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017-2398, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org Eligibility: Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship requires undergraduate freshmen or juniors pursuing a degree in engineering. Amount: $2,000; Deadline: March

 

The Beca Foundation General Scholarship Fund

Contact: Ana Garcia, Office Manager, 830 E Grand Ave # B, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 741-8246 Eligibility: Hispanic descent living or going to school in San Diego at time of application, must be a San Diego county student; General Program: High school senior entering 2 – 4 year university. Medical Program: student pursuing a degree in a medical related field. Award: $500-$1,000; Deadline: Must be mailed in March

 

Falu Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Falu Foundation, c/o Universal Business and Media School, 220 East 106^th Street, New York, NY 10029 (212) 360-1210, Fax: (212) 360-1231, e-mail: cyberinfo@ubms.edu, http://www.fundsnetservices.com/2000/finaid06.asp; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing a career in technology. High school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students may apply. Candidates must be dependents of parents/guardians who died or were permanently disabled during the September 11th tragedies Award: $1,000; Deadline: March

 

BrownFoundation CollegeScholarships

Contact: Brown Foundation for Education Equity, Excellence and Research, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604 Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate in their junior year attending an institution of higher learning with an accredited program in education with at least a 3.0 GPA. The student must be accepted into a teacher education program and enrolled at least half-time. Please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more information. Award: $500 per year (for junior and senior years); Deadline: March

 

Southern California Edison Award

Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 721-1655, e-mail: telacu@.com www.telacu.com; Eligibility: Open to Latino/a high school seniors focusing in teacher education. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March/April

 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Contact: Rhonda Boozer (Must submit a written request for an application.), Attn: Director, Youth and College Division Wilkins (Roy) Scholarship, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410) 580-5760, Fax: (410) 764-7357 www.naacp.org/programs/youth-college/ ; Eligibility: Pursuing a college education and be under age 25 with a 2.5 minimum GPA. A letter of recommendation from a NAACP official is required. Award: $1,000 - $5,000; Deadline: March

 

Rudy Acuna Scholarship Fund, California State University, Northridge

Contact: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge CA 91330-8252, (818) 677-4784, www.csun.edu, Eligibility: Contact for details. Award: 6 Scholarships Ranging from $500-$1,200; Deadline: March/April

 

APRIL

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Minority Fellowships

Contact: (212) 596-6270, http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm; Eligibility: 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 or teaching assistant during this program. Award: Up to $8000; Deadline: April 1

 

Jazz Club of Sarasola

Contact: 1705 Village Green Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34209, Attn: Scholarship Chairperson Eligibility: Must express interest in Art-Jazz Dance. Mail self-addressed envelope to address provided. Award: $10,000; Deadline: April 1

 

AAJA General Scholarship and Internship Awards

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, AAJA Program coordinator, 1182 Market St., Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org; Eligibility: Graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism. Award: $1000 - $2500, Deadline: April 1

 

Service Leadership Award

Contact: Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002 (323) 564-7911, Fax # (323) 569-8527 http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/locations/California/watts/watts-award.html Eligibility: High school seniors and college students who have a minimum 2.8 GPA have demonstrated a commitment to community service have completed a minimum of 100 hours of voluntary community service in a demographically under served group in Los Angeles County personal statement describing your background, motivation and contribution to community service, as well as your future aspirations will be required. Award: $500-$2,000; Deadline: Mid April

 

San DiegoState University

Contact: Department of Journalism, 5300 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, Tim (619) 594-2709 www.sdsu.edu; Eligibility: Minority students interested in of journalism, advertising, news-editorial, public relations, and radio-TV news. Award: $1,000; Deadline: April 1

 

CornellUniversity Summer CollegeProgram, Jerome H. Holland Scholarships

Contact: Janna Bugliosi Asst. Director Cornell University Summer College, Box 20 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, (607) 255-6203 www.summercollege.cornell.edu; Eligibility: Minority high school juniors or seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability in addition to financial need. Award: Partial scholarships to Cornell University Summer College Program; Deadline: April 1

 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Scholarship

Contact: Deidra Schuler, 1707 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 ext. 544 Fax: (202) 986-2513, www.deltasigmatheta.org; Eligibility: Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Award: Up to $2,000; Deadline: April 1

 

NAHP- Presidential Classroom Scholars

Contact: NAHP, 119 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314, (800) 441-6533 Eligibility: Available for high school juniors and seniors. Must have a 3.8 or above GPA. Interest in Civic Education Award: $600; Deadline: April 1

 

Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship Award

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, Contact: AAJA Program Coordinator, 1182 Market St, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org; Eligibility: Historically underrepresented Asian Pacific Americans Focus: Print, Broadcast, or Photo Journalism. Award: $1,500; Deadline: April 7

 

Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association

Contact: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-2702, (800) 765-2122, www.nraef.org, e-mail: info@foodtrain.org Eligibility: minimum 2.75 gpa, at least 750 hours of experience and Undergraduate students in the food service area. Award: $2,000; Deadline: April 8

 

Reserve Officers of the United States

Contact: Henry J. Reilly, Chairman Mickey Hagan, Memorial Scholarship Fund, One Constitution Ave., NE Washington, DC 20002, (202) 479- 2200 Eligibility: Children and grandchildren of R.O.A. members. Must attend or be accepted to a college or university. Award: $500; Deadline: April 10

 

AMVETS National Headquarters

Contact: Beryl Love, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, (877) 726-8387, Fax: (301) 459-7924, www.amvets.org, e-mail: amvets@amvets.org Eligibility: High school graduates who are grandchildren, sons or daughters of American living or deceased veterans and are U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years Deadline: April 15 application deadline. Request application between Jan 1- Feb 15; call in December.

 

National AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists

Contact: NationalScholarship Committee AMBUCS Resource Center, PO Box 5127 High Point, NC 27262(336)869-2166, Fax: (336) 887-8451, www.ambucs.com, e-mail: ambucs@ambucs.com Eligibility: Physical, Occupational, Speech Language Pathology, and hearing audiology Award: Contact for details from $500-$1,500 per year; Deadline: April 15

 

Academy Fellowships

Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenling Institute, 785 Market St., Third floor, San Francisco, CA 20003, (415) 284-7200 www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Students must have completed their undergraduate studies and be enrolled in or preparing for graduate studies in Public Policy or a related field. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 15

 

Coca Cola USA

Contact: Mark Davis or the Scholarship Office PO Box Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301, (214) 902-2830 www.thecocacolacompany.com ; Eligibility: Senior high school students who attend or will attend one of the 116 historically black colleges and universities that are members of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in higher education Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 15

 

JuniorStateStatesman Foundation (Summer School), The

Contact: 400 South El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, (800) 334-5353, Fax: (650) 347-7200 www.jsa.org, e-mail: Jsa@jsa.org Eligibility: High school student who will not be graduating before summer school. Decision is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and interest in politics or government. Students meet and question headline figures from government and politics such as the President, his cabinet, House and Senate leaders, Justices of the Supreme Court, journalists, and members of the diplomatic corps. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 27

 

Holocaust Remembrance Scholarship

Contact: Tom Holcombe, P.O. Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, (866)452-2737 e-mail: tholcomb@hklaw.com, www.holocaust.hklaw.com; Eligibility: This is an essay contest open to high school students aged 19 and under. The applicant must respond to a prompt found at the website and submit an entry form, which can also be obtained at the website. For more guidelines please visit the website. Award: Up to $5,000 in scholarships and for the first prize winners, a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.; Deadline: Mid to late April.

 

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology

Universityof California, Irvine, Contact: UCI Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 102 Administration Building Irvine, CA 92697-2825, (949) 824-8262, Fax: (949) 824-9096, www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Open to juniors interested in pursing a Ph.D. in pharmacology. Award: $2,000; Deadline: Early April; (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

 

AHBAI

Contact: Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O Box 19510 Chicago, Il 60619, Tel: (312) 644-6610 Fax: (312) 321-5194, www.proudlady.org/scholar/, e-mail: AHBAI@SBA.COM; Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in chemistry, business or engineering, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on financial need Award: $250-$500; Deadline: April 15

 

Duracell/National Urban League Scholarship, The

Contact: Denise Wooten, National Urban League Scholarship Programs, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, (888) 839-0467, www.nul.org/scholarships.html or www.thekaul.org/youth.htm; Eligibility: Open to minority students focusing in engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and business Award: $10,000; Deadline: April 15 (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

 

Fountainhead Essay Contest

Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558 www.aynrand.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school. Please see their website for the essay question. Award: $50 - $10,000; Deadline: April 25

 

United StatesMarine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Contact: James Forestal Campus, Michael Wolley, PO. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ. 08543-3008, (800) 292-7777, Fax: (609) 452-2259, www.marine-scholars.org/, e-mail: mcsf@marine-scholars.org; Eligibility: Children of U.S. Marines or dependent children of former Marines. Must be used for undergraduate or vocational study. Award: $500-2,500; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: April 15

 

Business and Professional Women's Foundation

Contact: Scholarships and Loans, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-1200 ext. 169 www.bpwusa.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be a woman, 25 years of age or older and enrolled in an accredited program. Must be a U.S. citizen. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for application. Award: $2,000; Deadline: April 15

 

M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship

Universityof California, Riverside, Contact: Maria Rincon, Enedelia Ornelas, or Paulina Moreno, M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship, Chicano Student Programs, 229 Costo Hall, Riverside, CA 92521, (909) 787-3821, Eligibility: Student must be either a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA, a transfer student with a 2.8 GPA, or a student currently enrolled at UCR with a 3.0 GPA or above. Award: $300 (3 awards available); Deadline: April 19

 

Bryce Harlow Scholarship

Contact:1701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006 202/654-7812 Fax: 202/638-5178 www.bryceharlow.org; Eligibility: Students must be accepted for admission to a graduate degree program at a participating university. Applicants must plan to enroll in part-time graduate studies for credit at the participating university for at least two semesters of the 2007-2008 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate an interest and strong ability for a career in public affairs, government relations or lobbying. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Award: $6,000 Deadline: April 20th

 

Association for Women in Architecture Scholarship

Contact: 386 Beech Avenue, www.awala.org or Wendy (310) 893-7231 Eligibility: This scholarship is for females that have completed at least one full year of college course work. Applicants must be majoring, or planning to major, in an architecture related field, which includes Interior Design/Architecture, Environmental Design, or Urban and/or Planning/Design. Award: $250-$1,000; Deadline: April 24

 

Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Students

Contact: Dick Wise, UCLA, P.O. Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419, (310) 206-2182 or (310) 825-4321 ext. 53621, www.ucla.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students focusing in science and biomedical science. Award: $300 a week; Deadline: Late April

 

Tylenol Scholarships

Contact: Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 88, St. Peter, MN 56082 http://scholarship.tylenol.com/ , Tylenol® Scholarship Eligibility: Student must be an undergraduate or graduate with at least one more year of education remaining. The applicant must demonstrate leadership in their community and school, and intend on majoring in a health-related field. Awards: Ten $10,000 awards and 150 $1,000 Awards; Deadline: April 30

 

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Sunkist Growers, INC. Scholarship and Awards Program PO Box 7888 Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888 Eligibility: Student entering any undergraduate grade level. Must have a background in AZ or CA agriculture (you or someone in your immediate family must have derived the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on test scores, essay and references. Award: $2,000 Deadline: April 30; Renewable

 

American Planning Association (3 Scholarships)

Contact: American Planning Association, 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 872-0611 Fax: 202-872-0643, www.planning.org - first week in January Eligibility: Minority college sophomore, junior or senior planning to major in (Urban) Planning or of a major closely related (e.g. environmental science or public administration). Also based on need. Award: $ 2,500; Deadline: April 30

 

California's Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Carolee Williams, (916) 924-5370, Fax # (916) 924-5370 601 University Ave. ST. 135 Sacramento, CA 95825 www.cawg.org; Eligibility: Parent/Guardian must be employed by winegrape growers. Based on financial need and academic achievement. Recommended that you already be in the process of establishing residency. Must submit essay. Award: Two $4,000 four-year scholarships ($1,000 annually). Four $1,000 two-year scholarships ($500 annually). Deadline: April

 

Presidential Classroom Scholars Program

Contact: 119 Oronoco Street, (800) 441-6533, www.presidentialclassroom.org; Eligibility: This program is only available to high school juniors and seniors with a minimum of 3.8 GPA and an interest in civic education. Award: $100-$500 stipend, and travel expenses for a one week program in public policy and education. Deadline: April

 

MAY

American Dental Hygienists Association, Institute for Oral Health Minority Scholarship

Contact: (514) 486-2700 www.oda.org e-mail: dentist@oda.org Eligibility: Full-time under-represented minorities (Native American, Hispanic, African American, and Asian males) in dental undergraduate hygiene program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Showing financial need and accredited program. Call to request more information. Award: $1,500-$2,000 Deadline: May 1

 

Graduate Equity Fellowship Award

Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including, Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State University system. Award: $2500 (14 awards given) Deadline: May 1

 

Southern California Gas Company

Contact: Caroline Williams, 555 W. 5th Street, ML15BO, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 244- 2555 e-mail: gascocommunity@socalgas.com Eligibility: Graduating LA residents planning to enroll in a full-time college program. Students must be nominated by schoolteachers, counselors or administrators. Award: $ 500-$1,000; Deadline: May 1

 

PepperdineUniversity

Contact: Aster Oconor, Division of Communication, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263, (310) 506-4000 Eligibility: Minority students planning a career in journalism, based on financial need. Award: $500; Deadline: May 1

 

Sears Craftsman Scholarship

Contact: Tiffany Bonham, Sears Craftsman's Scholarship, NHRA Youth & Educational Service, 2035 Financial Way Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 250-2208, www.nhra.com; Eligibility: Available for high school seniors of any age, race, ethnic origin, or personal belief. Student must have a 2.0 GPA or above and plan on attending a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college or trade/technical school. Award: varies; Deadline: May 1

 

UCLA Latino Alumni Association Scholarship

Contact:. James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095--1397 CA 90095, (310) 825-2420, eligio@uclalumni.net; Eligibility: Applicants must be first year, transfer, or continuing UCLA students with high academic achievement and community service. Interview and a personal essay will be required. Award: $1,000; Deadline: May 3

 

CaliforniaAssociation of Realtors Scholarship

Contact: Mary Martinez, 525 S. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020, (213)739-8200, Fax: 213-480-7724.  www.car.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is for graduates and undergraduates attending either a two-year or four-year college or university, pursuing a degree in a real estate related field. Applicant must be a resident of California. Award: $1,000 for a two-year college and $2,000 for four-year college or university; Deadline: May 7

 

Another Large Production Creative Excellence Scholarship

Contact: PROMAX Foundation, 9000 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90069, (310) 789-1521 Fax: (310) 788-7616, www.promax.tv/main.asp, Eligibility: College sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be seeking a degree in marketing and promotions, must submit transcript and brief personal statement. Award: $5,000; Deadline: May 15

 

Summer Enrichment Program (not offered every year - please check website for details)

Contact: Yasmin Williams, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis CA 95616, (530) 752-1383, www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu, e-mail: ymwilliams@ucdavis.edu Eligibility: Open to students who have completed one year of college in sciences. Focus: Interest in Veterinary Medicine Award: Contact for details; Deadline: May 30 (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

 

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships

Contact: Lynne Hall, Coordinator, 21400 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48121, (313) 240-4000, http://www.automotivehalloffame.org; Eligibility: Academic excellence and two letters of recommendation. Award: Varies; Deadline: May 30

 

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation

Contact: Educational Communications, Inc., 721 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045, (512) 440-2300 Fax: (847) 295-3972, www.honoring.com, e-mail: feedback@honoring.com Eligibility: Competitive high school students. Must be U.S. citizen & have taken the SAT or ACT. Award: varies, up to $6000; Deadline: May 15^th is last date to request an application

 

CLA Scholarship for Minority Students

Contact: Chair of Scholarship Committee California Library Association, 717 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814-3477, (916) 447-8541, Fax: (916) 447-8394, www.cla-net.org/html/yelland.html, e-mail: info@cla.net.org Eligibility: Minority graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science at an accredited CA library school. Award: $2500; Deadline: May 31

 

Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholarship

Contact: Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 442, Atlanta, GA 30301-1615, (800)306-2653 http://www.coca-colascholars.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to students that are nominated by a two-year institution (eligible students should contact their school to express interest). Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 100 community service hours completed in the past 12 months that are validated by their college nominator, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Children of Coca-Cola employees are not eligible to win a prize. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: May 31

 

Bill Coggins Community Leadership Award

Contact: Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 East 103^rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002, (323) 564-7911 Fax # (323) 569-8527 www.kp.org/watts/sca Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Los Angeles County residents that are graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in a community college, in a 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school that have accumulated at least a 2.8 GPA. Must provide 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and documentation of at least 100 hours of community service. Award: $500 - $2,000, Deadline: May

 

Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarships

Contact: American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611, (312)440-2547, Fax (312)440-3526 E-mail: institute@adha.net, www.adha.org; Eligibility: This program is open to those underrepresented in the dental hygiene profession: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and males. Applicants must have completed at least one year in a dental hygiene curriculum at the certificate/associate level, and earned at least a 3.0 GPA. Award: Depends on need to a maximum of $1,250; Deadline: May

 

NMJGSA (National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association)

Contact: National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship AssociationAttn: 7120 W. Osborn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013 tel: (602) 258-7831, • Fax. (602) 943-8553 Eligibility: Eligible applicants are minority high school seniors whoa are interested in attending college. Applicants are asked to write a 500-word essay on this question: “One of the principal goals of education and golf is fostering ways for people to respect and get along with individuals who think, dress, look, and act differently. How might you make this goal a reality?” Selection is based on academic record, personal recommendations, participation in golf, school and community activities (including employment, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities), and financial need. Award: $1,000 (minimum); Deadline: May 15

 

JUNE

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Contact: Minority Scholarship Program, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (888) 777-7077 www.aicpa.org; Eligibility: Minority students who are citizens or permanent residents. Full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in accounting. For application write to: AICPA Order Department, P.O. Box 2209, Jersey City, NJ 07303-2209, Product #870110 Award: $ 5,000; Deadline: June 1

 

Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program

Contact: Central Intelligence Agency, Attn: Personnel Representative, P.O. Box 12727, Arlington, VA 22209, (800)368-3886, (800) JOBS-CIA, Fax: (703) 613-7873, Eligibility: This program is open to high school seniors who either are a member of a ethnic group or have a disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, achieved 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, have a high school GPA of at least 2.75, meet the same employment standards as permanent CIA employees, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant must also plan to major in computer science, economics, electrical engineering, foreign area studies, or non-Romance foreign languages. Recipients must be available to work in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for at least 90 calendar days each summer while in college. Award: Interns receive an annual salary and up to $15,000 a year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Summer travel to Washington, D.C. and a housing allowance while there are also provided; Deadline: June 1

 

The Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation

Contact: The Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation, 5253 E. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 725-3960; Eligibility: 1. Fill out application found at www.roybalfoundation.org, 2. Be accepted to an accredited college or university and seeking a undergraduate or graduate degree in Pharmacy, Optometry, Nursing, or Public Health 3. Minimum 2.5 GPA 4. Commitment to service the interest of low income Latinos and/or other low income communities, and 5. Be in financial need. The Roybal Foundation offers various scholarships, please check the website for current information and to access the website. Awards: Vary; Deadline: Postmark June 20^th.

 

Graduate Equity Fellowship Award

Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including, Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State University system. Award: $2500 (14 awards given) Deadline: May 1

 

National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

Contact: Gerry Kennedy, NAPHCC Scholarship Program, PO. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046 (323) 725-3970 Fax: 323-725-0316 www.foundation.phccweb.org/scholarships Eligibility: variety of scholarships check website for more information. Award: varies Deadline: June 1

 

William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship

Contact: The Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to minority first year law students; Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30

 

The Matt Garcia Memorial Scholarship

Contact: MALDEF, Director’s office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org; Eligibility: Open to first year law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30

 

Valerie Kantor Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Must have completed undergraduate work and be enrolled at a law school. Award: $3,000-$7,000 Deadline: June 30

 

Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE)

Contact: P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 Phone: (916) 526-8250 Fax: (916) 526-8002 www.csac.ca.gov Eligibility: This program is for college juniors and seniors majoring in Education. This program will forgive up to $11,000 in loans in return for agreement that the participant teach in a California public school for three years. Students must be nominated by their school to apply for this program. Please contact using the information given above for further details of this program. Award: Up to $11,000 in loans forgiven Deadline: June 30

 

Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Ste. 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 965-3443 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org Eligibility: Applicant must submit an essay and fulfill the requirements of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Please contact by phone or visit their website using the information above. Award: $500-$1,500 Deadline: June

 

Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund

Contact: Laura Castillo, 8415 Datapoint, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78229, (877) 692-1971 Fax: (210) 692-1951 e-mail: jan@adelantefund.org Eligibility: University juniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above. Must be eligible for financial aid, pursuing a business degree (or a related field). Must attend a paid Leadership Institute and participate in a business institute. Must provide two letters of recommendation. Award $2,000-3,000 Deadline: June

 

MAGAF Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031.  Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and pursuing a degree in a business related field. College sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Contact them for further information Award: Varies Deadline: June

 

LenaChang Internship

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Varies

 

JULY

Tailhook Association

Contact: Jim Carol, Scholarships, 9696 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1643 (858) 689-9223 www.tailhook.org/ e-mail: thookassn@aol.com Eligibility: A parent who served on an aircraft carrier. Award: $2,000 (20 winners) Deadline: July 15

 

Namepa National Minority Scholarship Awards

Contact: Scholarship Chair, Namepa National Scholarship Fund, 1133 W Morse Blvd. #201, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 647-8839, www.namepa.org/pages/awards.htm, e-mail: namepa@namepa.org; Eligibility: Awards for minorities who are incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are majoring in engineering. Freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an ACT score of 25 or SAT of 1000. Transfer students must have a minimum GPA of 3.00. Award: $1,000; Deadline: July 21

 

Recycling / Resource Center Scholarship for EOP Students

Contact: California State University, San Francisco, 1600 Hollow Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-7000 Fax Number: (415) 338-0949 www.sfsu.edu e-mail: finaid@sfsu.edu Eligibility: EOP Students currently enrolled at SFSU Focus: Resource Conservation. Award: Paid Tuition and $2,500 for Books Deadline: July 30

 

AUGUST

American Association of Women Dentists

Contact: American Association of Women Dentists, 330 South Wells Street, Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 920-2293 www.womendentists.org email: info@womendentists.org Eligibility: Sophomore or junior enrolled in dental school. Based on financial aid. Award: $ 2,000 Deadline: August 1

 

SEPTEMBER

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

Contact: Xerox Corporation, 907 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609, www.xerox.com; Eligibility: Minority and undergraduate/graduate pursuing technical degrees, must display academic excellence Award: $4,000; Deadline: September 15

 

OCTOBER

National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search

Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970-ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149 www.nfaa.org, e-mail: info@nfaa.org; Eligibility: Senior high school students who are pursuing a career in the area of dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, and film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Up to $3,000; Deadline: October 1

 

WTS Undergraduate Scholarship

Contact: Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108, (202) 496-4340, Fax: (617) 227-6783, www.wtsnational.org, e-mail: wts@engineers.org; Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a transportation-related field (e.g. transportation engineering planning, finance, or logistics). A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted first to a local chapter (see website or contact for more information), where the local chapter will forward selected applications for consideration at the national level. Financial need is not considered. Award: $1,500; Deadline: Applications must be submitted to a local chapter by October 8

 

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Contact: School Guidance Counselor, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, (847) 866-5100 www.nationalmerit.org; Eligibility: Students sign up for scholarship by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Students must be high school students enrolling in college or a university the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $2,500; Deadline: October 10

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Contact: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 Eligibility: Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director, or county 4-H agent by the last week in October. Award: $1,000-$6,000; Deadline: October 31

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.

Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 237-1300, www.coca-colascholars.org, e-mail: scholars@coca-cola.com; Eligibility: High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or through their web page. Applicants whose parents or grandparents are employees of Coca-Cola or of a Coca-Cola bottling plant are inelligible. Award: $4000- $20,000; Deadline: October 31

 

United StatesSenate Youth Program

Contact: Selection Administrator for California or Program Coordinator, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Program Director, Suite 1212, 90 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-4057, (800) 841-7048, fax: (415) 243-0760, www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/, e-mail: USSYP@hearstfdn.org; Eligibility: High school junior or seniors provided he or she has not previously been a delegate to the program, and is currently serving in an elected capacity in student government. Must be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a secondary school located in the state in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides. Award: $5,000; Deadline: October

 

NOVEMBER

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804) 964-1589 www.ronbrown.org, e-mail: mmallory@ronbrown.org; Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need. Award: $40,000 ($10,000/4 years) Deadline: November 1

 

StanleyE. Jackson Scholarship

Contact: The Foundation for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 (888) CEC-SPED Fax: (703) 264-9494 www.cec.sped.org/index.html; Eligibility: Disabled, minority students who are gifted in general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, visual or performing arts, full-time college student, complete application. Award: $1,000 Deadline: November 1

 

Junior Summer Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University Princeton University from June 12 to August 1 Contact: www.wws.princeton.edu/jsi Eligibility: Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a strong interest in public service and a career in domestic public policy or international affairs. Award: Will fund entire cost of tuition, housing, meals and transportation plus $1,000 stipend; Deadline: November 1

 

Women and Minority Engineering Program, The

Contact: University of California, Irvine, 111 Engineering & Computing Trailer, Irvine CA 92967-2750, (949) 824-5011 www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduate minority and female students focusing in engineering.  Award: Contact for details according to program; Deadline: November 1

 

Minority Science Program, Universityof California, Irvine

Contact: Luis Mota-Bravo, 423 Steinhaus Hall, Irvine CA 92697-1024, (949) 824-6463, e-mail: jjrea@uci.edu, www.uci.edu, Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Contact for details; Deadline: November 1

 

AHBAI Cosmetology Scholarship

Contact: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, Tel: (708) 633-6328 Fax: (708) 633-6329, www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar_new.html, e-mail: ahbai1@sbcglobal.net; Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in cosmetology, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on financial need Award: $250-$500; Deadline: November 8

 

National Science Foundation Fellowship

Contact: Oakridge Association University, P.O. Box 3010, Oakridge, TN 37831-3010, (865) 241-4300, Fax: (866) 353-0905, www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm, e-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov; Eligibility: Students interested in obtaining a graduate degree in mathematical, physical, engineering, and social sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $12,300; renewable; Deadline: November 14

 

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 756-3390, www.vfw.org/yourtown/you_VoiceOf.htm, e-mail: info@vfw.org; Eligibility: U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Students must submit a 3-5 minute essay for local competition. Selected candidates compete on state and national levels. Contact your high school counselor or local VFW Post. Award: Contact for details, up to $25,000; Deadline: November 15

 

CSU Fresno Scholarship Fund

Contact: CaliforniaState University, Fresno, 5150 N. Maple, Fresno CA 93740, (559) 278-6572, www.csufresno.edu; Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be full-time students. Award: $100- $2,200; Deadline: November 30

 

Supreme Court Fellows Program

Contact: Administrative Director, Supreme Court Fellows Program, Supreme Court of the United States One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20543, (202) 479-3415, www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov.  Eligibility: At least one postgraduate degree; two or more years in professional experience with a record of high achievement; multi-disciplinary training, including familiarity with the judicial system. Amount: $98,000; Deadline: November

 

Science Talent Search Scholarship

Contact: Kimberly Stafford, William Saunders, Science Service, Inc., 1719 N. Street, NW , Washington, DC. 20036 www.sciserv.org, e-mail: sciedu@sciserv.org, (202) 785-2255 Eligibility: High school seniors. Submit a written report or an independent research report in science, mathematics or engineering. Must request entry form from science service in mid-August. Award: $5,000-$100,000; Deadline: November

 

U.S.Department of Education, Upward Bound Program

Contact: Gabie Watts for CA programs or your high school counselor for programs in your area. 1990 Kay St., N. West 7000, Washinton , D.C., (202) 502-7600, Eligibility: High school students who would be first generation college students and/or from low-income families. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details (Nov/Dec)

 

DECEMBER

National Society of Professional Engineers

Contact: Scholarships are issued by state chapters. Call the NSPE for state chapter contacts.  Educational Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715, (703) 684-2800, Fax: (703) 836-4875 www.nspe.org; Eligibility: High school seniors in top 25% of their class studying engineering. Special scholarships for minorities and women. Award: $1,000-$2,500; Deadline: December 1

 

Presbyterian Church USA

Contact: Francis Cook, Student Opportunities Program, Presbyterian Church, USA, 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396, Tel: (800) 872-3283 ext. 5776, Fax: (502) 569-5018, www.pcusa.org; Eligibility: High school senior of Asian, Black, Hispanic, or of Native American descent and member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a U.S. citizen, and entering college full time as a freshman. Must apply to college for financial aid. Award: $500-$1,000; Deadline: December 1

 

National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science Inc.

Contact: Valerie Washington, PO. Box 537, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (202) 457-8672, Fax: (574) 287-1486  www.gemfellowship.org, e-mail: gem.1@indie.edu; Eligibility: The GEM Fellowship Programs provide full tuition fees and stipends per academic year for a masters and PhD program. Paid summer internships with Fortune 500 companies. Must be U.S. citizens. Juniors, seniors and B.S. degree holders can apply. Award: $6,000-$12,000, Deadline: December 1

 

National Association of Secondary School Principals – Principal Leadership Award

Contact: Ms. Macheal Waters, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537, (703) 860-7344, Fax: (703) 476-5432 www.nassp.org, Eligibility: Must be nominated by your school principal. This scholarship is based on volunteer work. Award: $1,000; Deadline: December 6

 

USC Trustee Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors. Award: Full tuition; Deadline: December 10

 

Scions Scholarship

Contact: University of Southern California, Office of Admissions, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Must be related to USC Alumnus. See website for details. Incoming freshman are usually in top 10% of their class and Transfer students typically have a 3.6 GPA Award: $1,000-$2,000; Deadline: December 10

 

USC Associates Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to entering freshman of all focuses. Award: $7,500; Deadline: December 10

 

Town and Gown Scholarship

Contact: Office of Admissions, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007 (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to incoming freshmen and Transfer students Award: $2,500-$5,000; Deadline: December 10

 

Presidential Scholarship, University of Southern California

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Graduating High School Seniors with SAT I/ACT I scores in the top 3% nationally and Transfer Students with 45 units completed with a 3.75 GPA. Award: Half Tuition (approximately); Deadline: December 10

 

National Merit Scholarship (USC), University of Southern California

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 740-2311, ww.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/student-affairs/ntsaf/index.htm Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalist. Must name USC as first choice college with National Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half Tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 10

 

International Freshman, Academic Scholarship

Contact: University of Southern California, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: This competitive scholarship is available international freshmen only. Recients ranking top 10% in his/her class. Award: Half Tuition; Deadline: December 10

 

Deans’ Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Department, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Very competitive. Freshmen selected for this award are usually among the top 5% of their high school graduating class. Transfer students should have at least a 3.6 GPA with 30 transferable units completed prior to the selection process. Award: One – quarter tuition ($6,500); Deadline: December 10

 

Alumnae Scholarship Program, University of Southern California

Contact: Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Open to domestic freshman and transfer students. Must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and 1270 SAT 1/29 ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership and academic performance. Award: $5,000-5,500; Deadline: December 10

 

Russell Caldwell Neighborhood Scholarship

Contact: University of Southern California, Academic Services, University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213)-740-5930, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors focusing on Liberal Arts. Award: $3,000; Deadline: December 10

 

National Achievement Scholarship, University of Southern California,

Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 9007, (213)-740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalists. Must name USC as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half Tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 10

 

Graduate Opportunity, Fellowship Program

Contact: University of California, Los Angeles Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Eligibility: To qualify for this program students must be a graduate student currently attending UCLA. For more information please consult their website. Award: $12,000; Deadline: December 15

 

Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship

Contact: Toni Crowe, The University of California, Los Angeles, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu; Eligibility: The Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship requires applicants to be accepted in a doctorate program. Students must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. For more information please refer to the website. Award: $12,500; Deadline: December 15

 

Chancellor Fellowship Program

Contact: University of California, Los Angeles, Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center 1252 Murphy Hall, PO Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Scholarship is for school fees plus one year out-of state tuition. The field of study is open, but the student must be accepted into a doctorate program. Award: $16,500; Deadline: December 15

 

Universityof RedlandsAchievement Awards

Contact: Universityof Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 793-2121, www.redlands.edu Eligibility: Achievement award is awarded to students of high academic ability and leadership who plan on attending the University of Redlands. Award: up to $11,000; Deadline: December 15

 

ModestoBee Internship

Contact: Donna Moullette, McClatchy Newspapers, P.O. Box 3928, Modesto, CA 95352, (209) 578-2000 ext. 2351 E-Mail: Metro@modbee.com Eligibility: Internship in reporting, editing, photography and graphics available for minority students. Modesto Bee also offers scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Award: Internship $350 a week; scholarship $500; Internship deadline: Dec 31

 

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10017, (212) 490-7777 Fax: (212) 490-6066, www.eliewieselfoundation.org, e-mail: info@eliewieselfoundation.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website above for the annual essay question. Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: December

 

Women's Sports Foundation

Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988, www.womenssportsfoundation.org, wosport@aol.com; Eligibility: Female high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and athletic ability, and who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four-year college. To obtain an application, contact the above address. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: December 31

 

Kaiser Media Internships in Urban Health Reporting

Contact: Penny Duckham Executive, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025, (650) 854-9400, www.kff.org, Keyword : internships, e-mail: pduckham@kff.org Eligibility: Minorities, Graduating Journalism Students, Focus: Health Reporting, Area Served: National Award: $6,000 (minimum); Deadline: December

 

SPRING DEADLINES

Howard Hughes Undergraduate Science Enrichment Program, The

Contact: University of California, San Diego, Kathy Kennedy, La Jolla CA 92093-0328, (858) 534-3544 or (858) 534-2230 www.ucsd.edu Eligibility: Open to junior and senior students pursuing a science degree Award: Varies ($350-$500); Deadline: Spring

 

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Armstrong Foundation

Contact: Karen Harnish, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, PO. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604, (717) 397-0611 http://www.armstrongfoundation.com/pages/scholarship_details.cfm; Eligibility: Only high school students who are sons and daughters of regular full-time and regular part-time U.S. employees, expatriates, or retirees of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Such students also must meet all requirements for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program that are published in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. Must submit PSAT/NMSQT. Award: $2,000; renewable up to 4 years; Deadline: Request applications between August 1 and December 1

 

Congressional Youth Leadership Council

Contact: Dr. Marguerite Regan, Director of Curriculum, Congressional Youth Leadership Council 1110 Vermont, N.W., Suite 320, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 777-4050, www.cylc.org, e-mail: mregan@cylc.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate student and have a strong interest in political science, public policy and education. Duration: 4 months Award: Interns work from 20 to 40 hours per week; scheduling is generally flexible. All interns are paid a stipend of $10.00 per hour. Additionally, academic credit can be arranged with your school; Deadline: March 30 (summer term), August 30 (fall term), and November 30 (winter-spring term)

 

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program

Contact: Ana Esquivel, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 467-0893, Fax: (202) 496-9177, www.HACU.net, e-mail: hnip@hacu.net; Eligibility: Internships are open to undergraduate/graduate Hispanic students wishing to experience the scope of professional careers available in federal government, mostly in D.C. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: $ 370-490/week, travel expenses paid. Deadline: Summer (March 2^nd), Spring (Nov 17^th), Fall (June 15^th)

 

Instituteof CurrentWorld Affairs

Contact: Peter Martin, Executive Director, 4545 42^nd St. NW suite 311, Washington DC, 20016, (202) 364-4068 www.icwa.org, e-mail: icwa@valley.net, Eligibility: Fellowship. Students under 36, know English, with varied academic backgrounds. Write for details Duration: Minimum of 2 years Deadline: August 21

 

National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200 (301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Contact for details; renewable for up to 5 years; Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1

 

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html  Eligibility: Undergraduate American Indian with financial need, 2.75 GPA.; Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: December 1, August 1

 

March and October

Zuni Higher Education and Employment Assistance Program- (Various Scholarships)

Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (505) 827-7383, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org  E-Mail: highered@che.state.nm.us, Fax: (505) 782-2700 Eligibility: Enrolled as a member of Zuni Tribe, full-time student at accredited institution of higher-learning, 2.0 GPA, need-base scholarship. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 1 (Summer) June 1 (Fall semester), October 1 (Spring)

 

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AAU Youth Excel Program Scholarship, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)

Contact: Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Attn: Youth Excel Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 22409, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, http://www.aausports.org/; Eligibility: High School seniors athletes who maintained a 2.5 minimum GPA. Participate in at least one sanctioned high school sport and show involvement in the community. Must submit an essay on goals accomplished and obstacles. Persevering through adversity is the key ingredient in the awarding of these scholarships. Award: $500-$3,500; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Adolescence and Youth Undergraduate Award

Contact: Grants Program Administrator Adolescent and Youth Undergraduate Award, The Henry A. Murray Research Center, 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, mrc@radcliffe.edu; Eligibility: Any undergraduate student proposing a research project using Murray Center data is eligible to apply. Proposals must be approved by a supervising faculty member before the grant is submitted. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Varies

 

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Contact: Professional Careers in the Public Sector for Minority Students, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 2550, New York, NY 10111, (212) 649-1649, Fax: (212) 757-5117, www.sloan.org/main.shtml; Eligibility: Students desiring internships with the federal government. Offers positions as staff members on legislative committees, the U.S. Foreign Service and other international affairs agencies of the U.S. government. Amount: Varies, contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Contact: Aaron Garcia, 1200 Northwest Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 326-6400, www.aaas.org/ Eligibility: Fellowship. MA or Ph.D. in engineering required. Award: Various fellowships; Deadline: Contact for details

 

American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program

Contact: 1015 15th St., NW #802, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 347-7474, Fax: (202) 898-0068 www.acec.org, e-mail: acec@acec.org Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors, seniors and fifth year students enrolled in a college accredited by the Board of Engineering and Technology. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details

 

American Legion California Auxiliary Carol Marks Scholarship

Contact: Awards Officer, 401 Van Ness Ave, War Memorial Building, San Francisco, CA 94102 Eligibility: Applicant must be a college senior residing in California in a vocational/technical program Award: $300; Deadline: Contact for more information

 

American Library Association

Contact: Pat Jackson, ALA Scholarship Juries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611, www.ala.org  (800) 545-2433 Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in library and information science. Academic excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Bank of America: Financial Aid Sweepstakes

Contact: L. Rodríguez, P.O. Box 515210, Los Angeles, CA 90051, www.bankofamerica.com; Eligibility: Apply online, or call to receive an application by calling 1-800-344-8382, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above. Bank Of America employees and their immediate family members are not eligible. Award: $1,000; Deadline: No Deadline

 

Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship

Contact: Institute of International Education, 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740, Houston, TX 77027-9407, (713) 621-6300 Ext. 25, e-mail:gilman@iie.org, http://www.iie.org/gilman Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as an undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid. Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program. Award: $4,000 average; Deadline: Contact the Headquarters

 

Boy Scouts of America

Contact: 1325 W Walnut Hill LN, Irving, TX 75038-3096, (972) 580-2000, Eligibility: Members present or past, of the Boy Scouts, explorer scouts, or interested in a career in law enforcement. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Cal Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Contact: California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268 Fax: (916) 526-8002, www.csac.ca.gov; Eligibility: Awards available to California residents who wish to pursue Baccalaureates at an accredited California college or university. Must not already have a degree. Please write to addresses, or use the email and website addresses. No phone calls are accepted. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

 

CaliforniaCommunity Foundation

Contact: Jack Shakely, Pres., 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 413-4130, Fax: (213) 622-2979, www.calfund.org; Eligibility: Residents of the LA County area., Packet of info must be received. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Quarterly basis

 

CaliforniaSociety of Professional Engineers

Contact: 1006 12th St., Suite J, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 442-9777, www.cspe.com, Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school student from California who wishes to pursue a degree in Engineering. There may be restrictions on which college you may attend with this award. For further information, please contact using the above contact information. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Carole Simpson Scholarship, The

Contact: Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, RTNDA / RTNDF, 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838, (202) 467-5218, www.rtndf.org/, e-mail: rtnda@rtnda.org; Eligibility Full-time minority undergraduates majoring in electronic journalism, one full year of school remaining and be in good academic standing, completed application, reference letter, three audio/video VHS tapes showcasing reporting or producing skills. Must attend foundation conference. Award: $2,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Charnon, A. Patrick Scholarship

Contact: The Center for Education Solutions, Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208 http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html; Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled in an undergraduate program of study of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Must value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community have demonstrate their commitments to these values by their actions must submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay explaining what you would like to do during your undergraduate program or what you would like to accomplish following the completion of your college studies. Award: $1,500 per academic year; Deadline: Visit website for details. Only the first 500 applications will be accepted.

 

Commonwealth Fund, The/Links to Many Grants and Fellowships

Contact: Andrea Landes, One East 75th St., New York, NY 10021-2692, (212) 606-3800, Fax: (212) 606-3600, www.Cmwf.org, e-mail: cmwf@cmwf.org, Eligibility: Minority students interested in graduate grants in nursing and management. Fellowship program in academic medicine. Award: $15,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

CSU, Long Beach Scholarship Fund

Contact: 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach CA 90840, (562) 985-4111, www.csulb.edu; Eligibility: Entering freshman and transfer students. Award: $100-$3,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

CSU, Los Angeles Scholarship Fund

Contact: 5151 State University Drive, SA 213, Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 343-6260 http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/scholar.htm; Eligibility: Entering freshman and transfer students of all focuses. Award: $100-$3,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

CSU Minority Business Graduate Scholarship

Contact: CaliforniaState University, Sacramento, Walter Perlick, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044 (916) 278-6554 or (916) 278-6082, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is offered to minority CSU business graduates. For more information please refer to their website. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Ongoing

 

CSU Minority Engineering Program Scholarship

Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044.  CSUS Scholarship Office, (916) 278-6179, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: These scholarships are for undergraduate students who are majoring in engineering. This program helps minority students achieve their educational financial needs. Award: $200; Deadline: Ongoing

 

CSU National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Grants

Contact: California State University, Sacramento Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044 (559) 278-6699 or (559) 278-4240, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: These scholarships are for undergraduate students. This program helps minority students achieve their educational financial needs. For more information please refer to the website. Award: $500-$750; Deadline: Ongoing

 

CSU Scholarship for Future Scholars

Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Mr. Allison G. Jones or Dave Hamlett, (562) 985-2937, www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: First time freshmen/first time transfer students that graduated from a California high school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be eligible. All CSU schools offer this scholarship. Award: Average of $1,000; Deadline: Ongoing

 

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, The

Contact: Linda Waller, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300, (609) 452-2820, Fax: (609) 520-5804, djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/, e-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com; Eligibility: Internship. College sophomores the summer before their junior year to work at a local newspaper press. Also, an internship program for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to work as copy editors at daily newspapers. Open to minority and non-minority students. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The

Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277 ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: Multiple deadlines please contact for details

 

Edna Yelland Memorial Scholarship

Contact: CaliforniaLibrary Association, 717 20^th St. Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811, Eligibility: This scholarship is for graduates and college seniors pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science. Applicant must be a minority living in California. Award: $2,000, Deadline: Please contact for details

 

Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship

Contact: MALDEF, Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program, 634 South Spring Street, 11^th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014, (213) 629-2515 www.maldef.org; Eligibility: Immigrant students who do not qualify for government Financial Aid. Must be enrolled by fall 2004 of selected universities, students must live in CA or TX, and be eligible for in-state tuition. Award: $2,000.00 (one time award); Deadline: Contact for details

 

Estrada Scholarship Fund

Contact: Woodrow Wilson HS, 4500 Multnomah Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 223-1133 Eligibility: This scholarship is unique because it aims to assist all students, not just the top academic students, at Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles. Rudy Estrada was an average student in high school and is now a highly successful banker and understands the need to encourage all students to continue their studies. Award: $500 (minimum); Deadline: Varies

 

Future Teacher Fellowship

Contact: California Sate University, Sacramento; Diane Cordero de Noriega, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 278-6639, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: To be eligible for these scholarships minority students must be entering a teaching credential program. Award: $500; Deadline: Ongoing

 

General Electric LULAC Scholarship

Contact: Lorena Maymi, (202) 835-9646, Tel: (202) 833-6130; Eligibility: Plan on studying business and/or engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership involvement. Award: $5,000, Deadline: Contact for details

 

Ginger & Fred Deines Mexico Scholarship Transportation Clubs International

Contact: 1275 Kamus Dr., Suite101, Fox Island, WA 98333, Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to address above. www.transportationclubsinternational.com/scholarships Eligibility: Can be used at institution in Mexico or the U.S. Must attend a four year institution. Must intend to pursue a career in Transportation career in logistics, civil engineering, and transportation. Must have finished at least one year of undergraduate studies. Award: $500-$1,000, Deadline: Contact for details

 

Gladys Turk Foundation

Contact: Gladys Turk Foundation, 9777 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212, Eligibility: Student must be a high school senior wishing to pursue a degree in performing arts. Applicant must show financial need, academic achievement, and community service. Only open to California residents (specifically Southern California). Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for more details

 

GoldenStateMinority, Foundation Scholarship

Contact: GoldenState Minority Foundation, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1115, Los Angeles, CA 90017, smf@earthlink.com Eligibility: Applicants must be a California resident with a minority background attending a school in California. Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies, graduate studies or above in an accredited institution. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Economics with a 3.0 GPA. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Please self-addressed, stamped envelope for more details.

 

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Girls Going Places Award

Contact: 135 W. 50th St., New York, NY 10020, Applications are available through the website: www.glic.com Eligibility: Nominees must be between the ages of 12 through 16. Nominees should demonstrate entrepreneurship and/or financial acumen; have taken the first steps toward financial independence; make a difference in their school, community, or in other people’s lives; and show potential for future success. Girls must be nominated by an adult who must submit a 1,000-word or less essay. Award: 15 awards total; one of $10,000, one of $5,000, one of $3,000 and 12 awards of $1,000 each. Deadline: Contact for details

 

Inroads, Inc.

Contact: Deborah Curtis or high school guidance counselors for more information., 10 South Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 241-7488, Fax: (314) 241-9325, www.inroads.org, e-mail: info@inroads.org Eligibility: Internship. 1) Career interest in business computer science, or engineering. 2) Freshman or sophomore in accredited college or university. 3) H.S. senior applying or admitted to accredited college or university. 4) H.S. 3.0 GPA cumulative, 900 SAT, or 20 ACT. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Instituteof FoodTechnologists (IFT) Scholarship

Contact: Patty Paglinco, Scholarship Department, Institute of Food Technologists, 525 W. Van Buren, Suite 1000. Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 782-8424, Fax: (312) 782-8348, www.ift.org, e-mail: pgpagliuco@ift.org Eligibility: Must be under IFT food science program for undergraduate. For Graduate studies/research needs to be food-related. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

ITT Technical Institute Scholarship

Contact: ITT Educational Services, INC., 3500 De Pauw Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46268, www.ittesi.com  Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors who are members of TSA, FBLA, BPA, or VICA. Students must meet ITT admission requirements. Award: 25%-100% tuition allowance at any of the 35 ITT Technical Institute locations nationwide Deadline: Contact for details

 

Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.

Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St. 11^th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204, (212) 290-8600, Fax: (212) 290-8081, www.jackierobinson.org  Eligibility: Minority senior high school students who have a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 900 SAT score and an ACT score of 23. Award: up to $6,000, renewable for 4 years; Deadline: Contact for details

 

James S. Bosco Minority, Incentive Graduate Scholarship

Contact: California State University, Sacramento Pamela Milchrist, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6044 (916) 278-6441, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is for students who are a part of underrepresented groups majoring in health and physical education. Award: $250; Deadline: Ongoing

 

Kathryn M. Whitten Trust

Contact: Kathryn M. Whitten Trust, c/o Farmer and Merchant Co. of Long Beach, PO Box 891, Long Beach, CA 90802 Eligibility: Students must be a high school senior that demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must reside in Long Beach, CA. Award: $500; Deadline: Contact for more information

 

Kermit B. Nash Scholarship

200 Corporate Point, Suite 495, Culver City, CA 90230-8727, (800) 421-8453, www.sicklecelldisease.org, e-mail: scdaa@sicklecelldisease.org Eligibility: Must have sickle cell disease. Must be a graduating high school senior attending a 4-year accredited college or university, 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details.

 

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program

Contact: P.O Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268 Eligibility: Undergraduate CA resident, natural or adopted child of a parent who became deceased or totally disabled while on duty as a law enforcement officer. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $1,500; Deadline: Contact for details.

 

Leadership for Diversity Scholarship

Contact: CaliforniaSchoolLibrary Association, 1001 26^th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 447-2684, Fax: (916) 447-2695, www.schoolibrary.org; Eligibility: Underrepresented minorities focusing in Library Science (School Library Media Profession). Must be enrolled in a college library media teacher credential program. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details

 

LenaChang Internship

Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Contact for details

 

Leon L. Granoff Foundation

Contact:P.O. Box 2148, Gardena, CA 90247-3201 www.laspositascollege.edu Eligibility: CA undergraduate residents attending CA colleges and universities. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Write for details

 

Leopold Shepp Foundation

Contact: 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 3000, New York, NY 10176, www.sheppfoundation.org Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate full-time students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Varies- Please see website; Deadline: Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address for information.

 

Los AngelesTimes Editorial Internships

Contact: Internship Coordinator, Editorial Internship Director, 202 W. 1^st St., Los Angeles, CA 90053 (800) 283-6397 ext. 74729, www.latimes.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate or current graduate student in the communications field interested in doing an internship in any of the following: business, news and sports reporting, photo journalism and in copy editing and infographics. Summer positions are full time for 11 and 12 weeks in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Spring and fall positions are about 24 hours a week. College credit available. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

LULAC, GMP Corp./League of United Latin American Citizens

Contact: Marisa Vasquez, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 833-6130, www.lulac.org Eligibility: Minority students majoring in business or engineering, demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, GPA of 3.25, entering freshmen a high school GPA of 3.5, at least 23 on ACT or 970 on SAT. Award: $5,000 (college), $2,000 (high school); Deadline: Contact for details

 

Maple Creek Willie Scholarship

Contact: California Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 Eligibility: This award is for graduating high school seniors living in California with a Native American background. Award: $1,250; Deadline: Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a request for more information.

 

McDonald’s Scholarship Program

Contact: Ronald McDonald House Charity, (630)623-7048, McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship Program, www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html

 

Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship

Contact: Robert Lynch, P.O. Box 549, Geneseo, NY 14454, (800) 245-5681, www.migrant.net; Eligibility: Applicant must show a recent history of movement for agricultural employment, as well as demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need. Award: $100 - $2,000; Deadline: Varies (Please see website)

 

Minority Scholars

Contact: American Chemicals Society Minority Scholars, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.  (800) 227-5558, www.chemistry.org, e-mail: rwainwright@acs.org Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander who is a freshmen to senior student in a four or two year university. Applicants must be pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related chemical science fields such as material science, toxicology and environmental science. Award: $1,500; Deadline: November- Check website for updates

 

Muniz Family Scholarship

Contact: Ramon Muniz, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8204, (818) 677-2351, Fax: (818) 677-7728 E-mail: ramon.muniz@csun.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is restricted to students from five participating San Fernando Valley high schools that plan to attend Cal State Northridge. Preference given to AB 540 students.  Award: $1,000 (10 applicants to be awarded); Deadline: Varies

 

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME, Inc.)

Contact: School counselors or administrators make nominations and disperse applications, NACME, Inc. 440 Hamilton Ave, Suite 302, White Plains NY 10601-1813, (800) 888-9929, www.nacme.org; Eligibility: American Indian, Black, or Hispanic students who will be entering college as a freshman, transfer students or full-time undergraduates in the field of engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain 2.5 GPA. Award: $500-3,000; Deadline: Year round acceptance

 

National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program, The

Contact: Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship, 2 Center Drive, MSC 0230, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230, (800) 528-7689, http://www.ugsp.nih.gov, e-mail; Eligibility: 10-week summer laboratory experience. After each year of the scholarship, students will serve for 10 weeks as paid summer research employees in an NIH research laboratory. This employment occurs after the receipt of the scholarship award. Each scholar will be assigned to an NIH researcher and an NIH post-doctoral fellow, who will serve as mentors. Students will also attend formal seminars and participate in a variety of programs. After graduation, scholarship recipients are required to serve as full-time employees in an NIH research laboratory, and must serve 1 year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Changes from year to year. Please refer to website for updated information.

 

PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program

Contact: (202) 467-8180, www.pflag.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to a graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender student. Award: Varies; Deadline: Varies

 

Public Relations Society of America

Contact: See Web page, 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, (212) 460-1474, www.prss.org; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate full-time juniors pursuing a degree in public relations or communications with a 3.0 GPA. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Robert B. Bailey III Minority Student Scholarship

Contact: 205 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017-5706, Eligibility: Available to Council Study Center (CSC) applicants only. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, and self-identified as belonging to an underrepresented group. Award: $500; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Contact: The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, c/o Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, e-mail: generalinfo@scholastic.com.  www.scholastic.com/artandwriting/awards/index.html Eligibility: Open to students in grades 7-12 enrolled in a public school in the United States. Awards are available in 10 writing categories and 16 art categories. Award: More than 1 million in prize money and scholarships.  Deadline: Contact for details

 

Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Contact: Penguin Putnam Inc. Academic Marketing Department, Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay contest 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014Eligibility: Each English teacher may only submit 1 junior and 1 senior essay Entrants must be a full time 11th, or 12th grade students between the ages of 16-18. Essay should be at least 2 but not more than 3 double spaced pages. All sole work of the entrant. All entries will become the property of Signet Classic (Penguin Putman Inc.) and will not be returned. Award: $1,000 (5 scholarships awarded annually); Deadline: Contact for details

 

Summer Journalism Internship for Minorities

Contact: School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, (803) 777-4104, Fax: (803) 777-4103, www.jour.sc.edu/; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students completing their junior year and are interested in a career in journalism or mass communications. Starts June 11. Award: Tuition + $200 per week stipend; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Target All-Around Scholarships

Contact: www.target.com; Eligibility: Recipients of this award are chosen by an independent organization, not by Target employees. They base their decision on the student’s volunteer record, an essay on volunteer service, and an appraisal form filled out by a volunteer supervisor. The minimum GPA is 2.0 and preference is given to students living an area where a Target store is located. Must be under the age of 24. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

Contact: TMSF Selection Committees, 100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, (917) 663-2221. Fax: (917) 663-2988, http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org, e-mail: TMSF1@aol.com; Eligibility: U.S. citizens in college at one of the 38 historically black public colleges and universities as a full-time student; in pursuit of a bachelor's degree; minimum high school 3.0 GPA; combined minimum SAT score of 1100; and will maintain a 3.0 GPA or better during four years of college. To qualify, the applicant must be admitted to one of the participating colleges and universities, and then apply through an on-campus TMSF. Students must be recommended as academically exceptional, and must demonstrate financial need. Award: $2200/semester; Deadline: Contact for details

 

UCLA Alumni Association, Dr. Ralph Bunch Scholarship

Contact: James E. West Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397, (310) 825-0947, www.uclalumni.net, alumni@uclalumni.net; Eligibility: Any minority Californian resident that is an undergraduate or high school senior that will be attending UCLA. Must be a U.S. citizen or have official refugee status. Award: $4000-$12,000; Deadline: February 15 (varies)

 

United Negro College Fund, Inc.

Contact: Sylvia Bailey, Educational Services Department, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031 (800) 331-2244, www.uncf.org; Eligibility: Complete an FAF FFS form, and request that the report be sent to the financial aid office at the UNCF. Scholarships are awarded to students attending member institutions that receive a minimum 2.5 GPA and are nominated by the financial director. Unmet financial need will be verified by the Financial Aid Director. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

United StatesAir Force ROTC 4-Year Scholarship Program

Contact: 1020 W University Dr, Montgomery, AL 36106-1235, (866) 423-7682, http://www.afrotc.com/; Eligibility: Students at least 17 years old, interested in the fields of aeronautics, aerospace, astronautical science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or physics. Award can be used at any campus that offers Air Force ROTC. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details

 

William McMannis and J. Haskell McMannis Educational Fund

Contact: Mary Anne Steinhauer, Executive Director, c/o Marine Bank Trust Department, P.O. Box 8480, Erie, PA 16553, (814) 871-9597, Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizens. Award: $200-$5,000; Deadline: Varies

 

Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community

Contact: Hitachi Foundation, 1509 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037-1073, (202) 457-0588, www.hitachifoundation.org; Eligibility: Open to all students. Students must be nominated for this award, and must demonstrate self-motivation, leadership, creativity, dedication, and a commitment to pursuing community service. Extracurriculars, GPA and/or SAT scores are not considered in the selection process. Log-on to website for complete details. Award: $5,000 over 2 years; Deadline: Contact for more details

 

Work Study Program

Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenlining Institute, 785 Market St., Third Floor, San Francisco CA 90003, (415) 284-7200, www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Open to minorities in Social Welfare, Public Policy, and Urban Planning Focus: Public Interest Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)

 

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

John C. Santistevan Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Santistevan Art, P.O. Box 9302, Glendale, California 91226, (800) 666-4763, www.santistevanart.org/johncs.htm, e-mail: santistevan@santistevanart.org; Eligibility: Minority high school students accepted in a four-year college, majoring in visual arts. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details

 

WashingtonCrossing Foundation

Contact: Scholarship Office 1280 General DeFermoy Road PO. Box 17 Washington Crossing, PA 18977 (215) 949-8841 Fax: (215) 493-6577 www.gwcf.org; Eligibility: High school students planning a career in government service who reside in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. Award: $2,500-$10,000 Deadline: January 15

[All of the above Courtesy of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA34) 46]

 

SOPHE 21^st Century Fund Student Scholarship

http://www.sophe.org/content/docs/Student_Scholarship_Application_09.pdf

 

APIASF Scholarship Program

APIASF awards scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, to more than 200 first-year college students

http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

 

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm

 

John L. Carey Scholarship Program

http://ceae.aicpa.org/NR/rdonlyres/2B533663-D727-4EAC-BE20-BFD05A931DB2/0/201011_John_L_Carey_Scholarship.pdf

 

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship

http://ceae.aicpa.org/NR/rdonlyres/2CE002CF-F804-4427-B226-09743917B372/0/201011_AICPA_Accountemps_Scholarship.pdf

 

Asian American Journalist Association

Journalism Scholarship

http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_scholarships/

 

Asian Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship

http://www.apalaweb.org/awards/scholarship.htm

 

Asian Pacific Fund

http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/

 

Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)

2010 Scholarship

http://www.apapa.org/pdf/2010/scholarship/apapa_schol_app_2010.pdf

 

Asian Pacific Islander Organization

2010 APIO Scholarship

http://www.apio.org/scholarship.htm

 

CaliforniaAdolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program

CANFIT Scholarship

http://canfit.org/scholarships/

 

UH Manoa East West Center

http://www.eastwestcenter.org/?id=27

 

Fulbright Scholarships for Pacific Island Students

http://suva.usembassy.gov/fulbright_and_humphrey_scholarships.html

 

George Choy Memorial / Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Scholarshp

http://www.gapa.org/Scholarship/

 

Habele Outer Island Education Fund

http://www.habele.org/index.htm

 

Hawai'i Community Foundation

http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=23.htm

 

Hmong National Development, Inc.

http://hndinc.org/content/view/26/43.htmJ

 

Japanese American Citizens League

http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm

 

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships

 

OCAPICA/United Way AAPI Scholarship Fund

http://www.ocapica.org/

 

Organization of Chinese Americans

http://www.ocanational.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=.htm

 

Pan-Pacific Surgical Association

http://www.panpacificsurgical.org/scholarships

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities

http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

 

South Asian Journalists Association

http://www.saja.org/programs/scholarships/

 

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp

 

National Dental Association Foundation/Colgate-Palmolive Company

Contact: N. Roosevelt Breven 1623 West 23^rd St. Little Rock, AR 72206 (202) 588-1697, www.ndaonline.org, e-mail: admin@ndaonline.org; Eligibility: Dental assistant, dental hygiene, dentistry and other post doctoral studies, including public health, administration, research, law, etc. for minorities, 2^nd year member of Student Nation Dental Association & first time, full-time dental student, nomination letter by dean of dental institution, financial transcript and two letters of recommendation, based on academic performance in undergraduate school and service to community, other restrictions may apply. Award: Varies, see website for details; Deadline: Contact for details.

 

National FFA Scholarships Collegiate Program

Contact: P.O. Box68960, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268-096, (317) 802-6060, www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships Eligibility: Must be an FFA member Award: Scholarships are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. Different awards may be used at colleges, universities and postsecondary agricultural programs. See official website for more details.

 

AT&T Engineering Scholarship Program

Contact: AT&T Bell Laboratories, University Relations, 600 Mountain Ave., Room 3D 304, Murray Hill, NJ 07974. www.lucent.com/ contact (908) 949-2940 Eligibility: College seniors pursuing a PhD degree in science discipline may apply for the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program. Award: Provides living stipend of $13,200 and covers tuition; Deadline: Contact for details

 

Cooperative Research Fellowship

Contact: AT&T Bell Labs, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 www.lucent.com, Eligibility: Women and minority college seniors applying to graduate school pursuing disciplines found on scholarship website. Award: Full tuition + $18,250 in stipends and allotments; Deadline: Contact for details